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Colgate Reports Strong Fourth Quarter

Colgate-Palmolive Company reported a rise in worldwide sales and unit volume growth together with higher than expected earnings growth for fourth quarter 2007.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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Colgate-Palmolive Company reported a rise in worldwide sales and unit volume growth together with higher than expected earnings growth for fourth quarter 2007.   Worldwide sales grew 13.5% to $3.6 billion and unit volume grew 5.0%, as reported.  Excluding divestments, worldwide sales and unit volume grew 14.0% and 5.5%, respectively.  Global pricing increased 2.0% and foreign exchange added 6.5%.   According to the company, the very strong top-line growth was supported by a 14% increase ...

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