8-K current report · filed May 1, 2026

Colgate-Palmolive (CL) 8-K Current Report: May 1, 2026

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Colgate-Palmolive (CL) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on May 1, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), Item 2.05 (Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities). Q1 2026 earnings announcement for quarter ended March 31, 2026.

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Item 2.02 · Results of Operations and Financial Condition

  • Q1 2026 earnings announcement for quarter ended March 31, 2026
  • Detailed financial results and management commentary contained in Exhibit 99
  • Earnings release provides the key basis for assessing operating performance and investor expectations

Item 2.05 · Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities

  • Program charges increased to $350M–$550M from $200M–$300M, signaling a substantially larger restructuring effort
  • Employee-related costs represent 70%–80% of charges, with 80%–90% expected to require cash expenditures
  • Substantially all charges expected by December 31, 2028, creating multi-year earnings and cash-flow pressure
  • Largest estimated regional exposure: EMEA 25%–30%, Corporate 20%–25%, and Latin America 15%–20%
  • Management expects productivity benefits, but savings realization and final costs remain execution risks

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