1、Colgate-Palmolive Company 2006 Annual ReportCreating Smiles For 200 YearsStrengthening Growth WorldwideColgate-Palmolive Company/2006 Annual Report Creating Smiles For 200 Years The gatefold includes highlights from our 200-year history,illustrated with objects and photographs from our corporate arc
2、hives.Today,Colgates sales surpass$12 billion and our products are sold in over 200 countries and territories.Colgate people,focused on Our Global Values Caring,Continuous Improvement and Global Teamworkand Managing With Respect principles,drive our success today as they have for 200 years.300 Park
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5、trengthening Growth WorldwideColgate-Palmolive Company/2006 Annual Report Creating Smiles For 200 Years The gatefold includes highlights from our 200-year history,illustrated with objects and photographs from our corporate archives.Today,Colgates sales surpass$12 billion and our products are sold in
6、 over 200 countries and territories.Colgate people,focused on Our Global Values Caring,Continuous Improvement and Global Teamworkand Managing With Respect principles,drive our success today as they have for 200 years.300 Park Avenue New York,NY 10022-7499 3 Dear Colgate Shareholder 6 Absolute Focus