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Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company manufacturing and marketing oral care, personal care, home care, and pet nutrition products. The company's portfolio includes leading brands such as Colgate toothpaste, Palmolive soaps, Speed Stick deodorants, Ajax cleaners, and Hill's Science Diet pet food. Colgate-Palmolive operates in more than 200 countries, serving billions of consumers globally with essential household and personal care products. The company generates approximately half of its revenues from emerging markets including Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Founded in 1806 and headquartered in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive has built one of the most recognized and trusted brands in consumer products. The company benefits from strong brand equity, global distribution, innovation capabilities, and consistent cash flow generation. Colgate-Palmolive maintains the #1 global market share position in toothpaste and manual toothbrushes. The company faces competitive pressures from Procter & Gamble, private label brands, and regional competitors, along with foreign exchange headwinds and emerging market volatility. Colgate-Palmolive continues to invest in brand building, product innovation, digital marketing, and operational efficiency.