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Q4 Sales Rise 2.5% At Colgate-Palmolive

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By: TOM BRANNA

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• Colgate-Palmolive Company posted a 2.5% increase in worldwide net sales to $4.3 billion in the fourth quarter 2012. Global unit volume grew 1.5%, pricing increased 2.5% and foreign exchange was negative 1.5%. Net income rose 6% to $671 million. Operating profit increased 2% to $942 million. For the full year 2012, worldwide net sales rose 2% to $17.1 billion. Global unit volume grew 3.0%, pricing increased 3.0% and foreign exchange was negative 4.0%. Excluding divested businesses, global unit...

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