Colgate-Palmolive grants 23K options to HR chief
Colgate-Palmolive’s Chief People Officer received new stock option and restricted stock unit awards, increasing her direct and 401(k) equity holdings.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO (symbol: CL) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Massey Sally reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO (CL) reported that Chief People Officer Sally Massey received equity awards on September 16, 2026. She was granted 23,065 stock options to buy common shares at $87.02 per share, expiring September 16, 2036, and 3,333 restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments. After these awards, she holds 15,397 common shares directly and 8,199 common shares indirectly through the issuer’s 401(k) plan trustee, in addition to the new option grant. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.
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Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 26,398 shares
Grant/Award
3 txns
Insider
Massey Sally
Role
Chief People Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (Right to Buy) F2, F3 | 23,065 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock F1 | 3,333 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 23,065 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 15,397 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 8,199 shares (Indirect, By Issuer's 401(k) Plan Trustee)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. Restricted stock unit award granted under the issuer's incentive compensation plan. The restricted stock unit award vests in equal 1/3 installments on each of the first, second and third anniversary of the date of grant.
- F2. Stock option award granted under the issuer's incentive compensation plan.
- F3. Option becomes exercisable in one-third increments beginning on the first anniversary of the September 16, 2026 grant date.
Key Figures
Stock options granted: 23,065 options
Option exercise price: $87.02 per share
Option expiration: September 16, 2036
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Stock options granted
23,065 options
Grant to Chief People Officer on September 16, 2026
Option exercise price
$87.02 per share
Exercise price of options granted September 16, 2026
Option expiration
September 16, 2036
Expiration date of newly granted stock options
Restricted stock units granted
3,333 units
Restricted stock unit award on September 16, 2026
Direct common shares after grant
15,397 shares
Direct Colgate-Palmolive common stock held after September 16, 2026 transactions
Indirect 401(k) holdings
8,199 shares
Common shares held indirectly through issuer’s 401(k) plan trustee
Key Terms
restricted stock unit, incentive compensation plan, stock option award, 401(k) Plan Trustee
4 terms
restricted stock unit financial
"Restricted stock unit award granted under the issuer's incentive compensation plan."
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
incentive compensation plan financial
"Award granted under the issuer's incentive compensation plan."
An incentive compensation plan is a formal program that rewards employees and executives with bonuses, stock, or other payments tied to specific performance goals—such as revenue, profit, productivity, or long‑term share price. Investors watch these plans because they shape how leaders make decisions and take risks; like paying a coach by wins rather than effort, well‑designed plans can drive sustainable growth while poor designs can encourage short‑term behaviors that harm shareholder value.
stock option award financial
"Stock option award granted under the issuer's incentive compensation plan."
A stock option award is a grant that gives an employee the right to buy a company’s shares at a fixed price for a limited time, often becoming available gradually over a set schedule. Investors care because these awards align workers’ incentives with company performance, can increase employee loyalty, and may create future share dilution and compensation expense that affect earnings per share and shareholder value.
401(k) Plan Trustee financial
"By Issuer's 401(k) Plan Trustee"
FAQ
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What equity awards did Colgate-Palmolive (CL) grant to Sally Massey on September 16, 2026?
On September 16, 2026, Sally Massey received 23,065 stock options with an exercise price of $87.02 per share and 3,333 restricted stock units under Colgate-Palmolive’s incentive compensation plan.
What is the vesting schedule of the 3,333 restricted stock units for CL’s Chief People Officer?
The 3,333 restricted stock units granted to the Chief People Officer vest in three equal one-third installments on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the September 16, 2026 grant date.
When do the new Colgate-Palmolive (CL) stock options granted to Sally Massey become exercisable?
The 23,065 stock options granted on September 16, 2026 become exercisable in one-third increments beginning on the first anniversary of the September 16, 2026 grant date, with additional one-third portions becoming exercisable in subsequent years.
What is the exercise price and expiration date of the stock options granted by CL to Sally Massey?
The stock options granted to Sally Massey have an exercise price of $87.02 per share and an expiration date of September 16, 2036, as part of Colgate-Palmolive’s incentive compensation plan.
What indirect Colgate-Palmolive (CL) holdings does Sally Massey report through the 401(k) plan?
In addition to her direct holdings, Sally Massey reports 8,199 shares of Colgate-Palmolive common stock held indirectly through the issuer’s 401(k) plan trustee, as shown in the holding entry for indirect ownership.
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