1、Colgate People,Colgate SpiritValues Driving Global Success2002 Annual Report16998 Covers,1-18,42-45 3/20/03 4:01 PM Page OFCPeople on Our CoverThis multifunctional team at our Technology Center inPiscataway,New Jersey,is symbolic of the Colgate peopleand Colgate spirit driving our global success.2 H
2、ighlights3Dear Colgate Shareholder6Caring10Global Teamwork14Continuous Improvement19Global Financial Review25Reports of Independent Public Accountants26Report of Management27Consolidated Statements of Income28Consolidated Balance Sheets29Consolidated Statements of Retained Earnings,Comprehensive Inc
3、ome andChanges in Capital Accounts30Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows31Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements41Market and Dividend Information42Eleven-Year Financial Summary42Glossary of Terms44Your Board of Directors44Colgates Corporate GovernanceCommitment45Your Management TeamBC Sharehold
4、er InformationContentsColgate People,Colgate SpiritValues Driving Global Success2002 Annual Report16998 Covers,1-18,42-45 3/20/03 4:01 PM Page IFCColgate people and Colgate spirit drive our global success because Colgates three globalvalues provide a strong framework for our business success every d
5、ay,everywhere.Colgate people around the world incorporate these values into their everyday lives.In our 2002 Annual Report we will share some examples of these values in action:Caring page 6Our business success is built on a foundation of caring for consumers,Colgate people and the community.Global
6、Teamwork page 10Colgate people find solutions together and speed successful ideas across borders.Continuous Improvement page 14Colgate people make improvements every day,everywhere,in every aspect of our business.1Values in ActionColgates Global ValuesEntrance to Colgate-Sanxiao Toothbrush Facility,