Colgate Announces 13% Dividend Increase Effective 2nd Quarter 2007

NEW YORK, March 8, 2007  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Reflecting the Company's positive outlook, the Board of Directors of Colgate-Palmolive Company today increased the ongoing quarterly common stock cash dividend by 13%.  The increase will be effective as of second quarter 2007.  The new quarterly rate of $.36 per share is up from $.32.  The Board declared that the second quarter dividend is to be paid on May 15, 2007 to shareholders of record as of April 24, 2007.  On an annualized basis, the new dividend rate is $1.44 vs. $1.28 per share previously.

Reuben Mark, Colgate Chairman and CEO, said: "This dividend increase demonstrates the Board's confidence in the continued strong and profitable growth of Colgate's global business, our cash generation capabilities, and our firm commitment to building value."

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About Colgate-Palmolive: Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition.  Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, Elmex, Tom's of Maine, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet pet foods.  For more information about Colgate's global business, visit the Company's web site at http://www.colgate.com/.

This press release (other than historical information) may contain forward-looking statements.  Actual events or results may differ materially from those statements.  Investors should consult the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (including the information set forth under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements" in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006) for information about factors that could cause such differences.  Copies of these filings may be obtained upon request from the Company's Investor Relations Department or the Company's web site at http://www.colgate.com/. 

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