Colgate Announces Positive Q1 2009 Earnings

Posted: April 30, 2009

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Successful new products contributing to growth in the U.S. in other categories include Colgate 360° Sonic Power battery toothbrush, Softsoap Body Butter Apricot Scrub and Irish Spring Hair and Body and Cool Relief body washes, Softsoap Ensembles liquid hand soap, Palmolive Pure + Clear and Ajax Lime with Bleach Alternative dish liquids and Colgate Wisp, a first of its kind mini-brush with a breath freshening bead that is used without water, designed for on-the-go teeth cleaning and breath freshening.

Looking ahead, new product activity in the U.S. planned for second quarter 2009 includes full distribution and advertising support behind Colgate Wisp mini-brush and Colgate Sensitive Enamel Protect toothpaste.

Latin American sales declined 3.5% and unit volume increased 1.5%. Volume gains were led by Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia and Argentina. Europe/South Pacific sales and unit volume declined 20.0% and 4.0%, respectively. Greater Asia/Africa sales declined 3.0% and unit volume increased 3.5%.

The complete report is available here.