高露洁 Colgate-Palmolive Co.（CL） 2008年年度报告「NYSE」.pdf

1、Building On Global StrengthColgate-Palmolive Company 2008 Annual ReportCPAR08_AcmeCoversForWWW_PDF-Final.indd 13/13/09 11:27:17 AMAbout Colgate-Palmolive CompanyColgate-Palmolive is a$15.3 billion global company serving people in more than 200 countries and territories with consumer products that ma

2、ke lives healthier and more enjoyable.The Company focuses on strong global brands in its core businesses Oral Care,Personal Care,Home Care and Pet Nutrition.Colgate is delivering strong global growth by following a tightly defined strategy to increase market leadership positions for key products,suc

3、h as toothpaste,toothbrushes,bar and liquid soaps,deodor-ants/antiperspirants,dishwashing detergents,household cleaners,fabric conditioners and specialty pet food.Cover:Photo taken in San Miguel de Allende,Mexico.Contents 2 Financial Highlights 4 Dear Colgate Shareholder 8 Succeeding With Consumers

4、10 Succeeding With The Profession 12 Succeeding With Our Customers 14 Innovating Everywhere 16 Effectiveness And Efficiency In Everything 18 Strengthening Leadership Worldwide 20 Colgates Corporate Governance Commitment 21 Your Board Of Directors 22 Your Management Team 23 Non-GAAP Reconciliation Of

5、 Financial Measures 24 Global Financial Review/Form 10-K IBC Shareholder Information Succeeding With Consumers,The Profession And Our Customers Innovating Everywhere Effectiveness And Efficiency In Everything Strengthening Leadership WorldwideBuilding On Global StrengthCPAR08_AcmeCoversForWWW_PDF-Fi

6、nal.indd 33/13/09 11:27:32 AM Poland2008 Annual Report/1(Dollars in Millions Except Per Share Amounts)2008*2007 Change Unit Volume,Excluding Divested Businesses +4.0%Worldwide Sales$15,329.9$13,789.7 +11.0%Gross Profi t Margin 56.3%56.2%+10 basis pointsOperating Profi t$3,020.7$2,653.1 +14%Operating