Colgate-Palmolive (CL) EVP reports PBRSU vesting and tax share withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Colgate-Palmolive EVP and Controller Malcolm Gregory reported equity award activity in company stock. He acquired 6,268 shares of Common Stock at a price of $0.0000 per share through the vesting of previously granted performance-based restricted stock units under the issuer's incentive compensation plan, which are settled solely in shares.

On the same date, 2,260 shares of Common Stock were disposed of at $97.1000 per share to cover tax liabilities associated with the PBRSU vesting. Following these transactions, he directly held 15,898 shares of Common Stock. In addition, 8,554 shares are held indirectly through the issuer's 401(k) plan trustee.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Malcolm Gregory

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY

300 PARK AVENUE

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10022

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO [ CL ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP and Controller

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/23/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/23/2026		A(1)		6,268	A	$0.0000	18,158	D
Common Stock	02/23/2026		F(2)		2,260	D	$97.1	15,898	D
Common Stock								8,554	I	By Issuer's 401(k) Plan Trustee

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents vesting of a previously-granted performance-based restricted stock unit ("PBRSU") that was earned under the issuer's incentive compensation plan based on the achievement of performance goals for a completed performance period. The earned PBRSUs are settled solely in shares of Common Stock.

2. Withholding of shares for payment of tax liability incident to the vesting of PBRSUs under the issuer's incentive compensation plan.

	/s/ Kristine Hutchinson, Attorney-in-Fact	02/25/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Colgate-Palmolive (CL) executive Malcolm Gregory report?

Malcolm Gregory reported the vesting of 6,268 performance-based restricted stock units into Common Stock and the disposition of 2,260 shares to cover tax liabilities. Both transactions occurred under Colgate-Palmolive's incentive compensation plan on the same transaction date.

How many Colgate-Palmolive (CL) shares did Malcolm Gregory acquire in this Form 4?

He acquired 6,268 shares of Colgate-Palmolive Common Stock through the vesting of previously granted performance-based restricted stock units. These PBRSUs were earned based on achievement of performance goals and are settled solely in shares of Common Stock under the company’s incentive compensation plan.

Why did Malcolm Gregory dispose of Colgate-Palmolive (CL) shares in this filing?

He disposed of 2,260 shares of Colgate-Palmolive Common Stock at $97.1000 per share to pay tax liabilities arising from the vesting of his performance-based restricted stock units. The filing states this was withholding of shares for tax payment purposes.

What is Malcolm Gregory’s direct and indirect Colgate-Palmolive (CL) share ownership after these transactions?

After these transactions, Malcolm Gregory directly owned 15,898 shares of Colgate-Palmolive Common Stock. He also had an indirect holding of 8,554 shares through the issuer’s 401(k) plan trustee, as reported in the Form 4 filing.

How were Malcolm Gregory’s PBRSUs at Colgate-Palmolive (CL) earned and settled?

The PBRSUs vested as they were earned based on achievement of performance goals over a completed performance period under Colgate-Palmolive’s incentive compensation plan. According to the footnote, the earned PBRSUs are settled solely in shares of Common Stock.

What do the Form 4 footnotes reveal about Malcolm Gregory’s Colgate-Palmolive (CL) award?

The footnotes explain that 6,268 shares represent vesting of a previously granted performance-based restricted stock unit award, earned based on performance goals. They also clarify that 2,260 shares were withheld to satisfy tax liabilities related to that vesting.