[Form 4] COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO Insider Trading Activity
Insider share withholding for tax on vested RSUs — The Form 4 shows John Hazlin, listed as Chief Growth Officer and officer of Colgate-Palmolive Co (CL), reported share dispositions on 09/12/2025 and 09/13/2025. The filings record withholding of 377 and 449 shares respectively at an implied price of $83.28 per share to satisfy tax liabilities from the vesting of restricted stock units.
After these withholdings Hazlin beneficially owns 17,629 shares directly and 5,382 shares indirectly through the issuer's 401(k) plan trustee. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact and includes the standard explanation that the transactions were share withholdings for tax payment.
- Timely disclosure of insider transactions with clear dates and quantities
- Explanation provided that withholdings were for tax payment on vested restricted stock units
- Remaining ownership disclosed: 17,629 shares direct and 5,382 shares indirect via 401(k) trustee
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Routine share withholding for RSU tax obligations; small reductions in direct holdings, no new sales beyond tax-related dispositions.
The report documents non-derivative dispositions coded F(1), indicating shares were withheld to cover tax liabilities arising from RSU vesting. The quantities withheld—377 and 449 shares at $83.28—are specified, leaving 17,629 directly owned shares and 5,382 indirectly held via the 401(k) trustee. This is a common administrative action and, based on the supplied figures, appears routine rather than a material change in ownership or trading strategy.
TL;DR: Compliance-focused disclosure showing timely reporting of tax-withholding on vested equity; no governance red flags in the filing text.
The Form 4 properly identifies the reporting person, relationship to the issuer (Chief Growth Officer), transaction codes, and provides the explanatory note that withholdings were for tax liability on RSU vesting. The filing includes signature by attorney-in-fact and transaction dates of 09/12/2025 and 09/13/2025. All elements present align with standard Section 16 reporting requirements.