Colgate-Palmolive Company Mergers and Acquisitions


Colgate-Palmolive Company

300 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10022-7499
United States
Tel:1/212/310-2000
URL: http://www.colgate.com
Primary Symbol & Exchange:
CL - Common Stock - New York Stock Exchange
Industry:
Personal Care Products
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Colgate-Palmolive Company Deal Timeline


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Colgate-Palmolive Company M&A History


Reckitt Benckiser PLC is rumored to be planning to acquire Colgate-Palmolive Co Reckitt Benckiser PLC is rumored to be planning to acquire  Colgate-Palmolive CoNov 19, 2009

US - Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC was rumored to be merge with Colgate-Palmolive, a New York-based manufacturer of toilet preparations. Concurrently, Reckitt Benckiser was rumored to be merge with SSL International PLC.

Doetsch Grether AG acquires Colgate-Palmolive Co-Gard from Colgate-Palmolive Co Doetsch Grether AG acquires Colgate-Palmolive Co-Gard from Colgate-Palmolive CoJun 06, 2008

US - Doetsch Grether AG acquired the Gard brand of Colgate-Palmolive Co, a manufacturer of soaps and detergents.

Clorox Co acquires Colgate-Palmolive Co-Bleach from Colgate-Palmolive Co Clorox Co acquires Colgate-Palmolive Co-Bleach from Colgate-Palmolive CoMar 16, 2007

US - Clorox Co acquired the Latin American & Canadian bleach business of Colgate-Palmolive Co, a manufacturer of soaps, shampoo, toothpastes, fabric softeners, mouthwash, healthcare products and pet foods, for $### mil. The transaction had been subject to regulatory approval and

VVF Ltd acquires Colgate-Palmolive Co-Soap Mnfg from Colgate-Palmolive Co VVF Ltd acquires Colgate-Palmolive Co-Soap Mnfg from Colgate-Palmolive CoFeb 14, 2007

US - VVF Ltd acquired a soap manufacturing plant, located in Kansas City, from Colgate-Palmolive Co, a manufacturer of soap, detergents, shampoo and other personal care products, for $## mil.

Colgate-Palmolive Co acquires Tom's of Maine Colgate-Palmolive Co acquires Tom's of MaineMay 01, 2006

US - Colgate-Palmolive Co acquired an ##% interest in Tom's of Maine, a manufacturer of natural toothpaste, deodorants, floss and soaps, for $### mil.

Procter & Gamble Co acquires Colgate-Palmolive Co-Southeast from Colgate-Palmolive Co Procter & Gamble Co acquires Colgate-Palmolive Co-Southeast from Colgate-Palmolive CoDec 31, 2005

MALAYSIA - Procter & Gamble Co acquired the Southeast Asian laundry detergent brands of Colgate-Palmolive Co, a soaps and detergents manufacturer. The brands included Fab, Trojan, Dynamo and Paic, and are also being marketed in Thailand, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Colgate-Palmolive Co acquires a minority stake in Introgen Therapeutics Inc Colgate-Palmolive Co acquires a minority stake in Introgen Therapeutics IncNov 04, 2005

US - Colgate-Palmolive Co acquired #.##% stake, or #.### mil common shares, in Introgen Therapeutics Inc, a biopharmaceutical company, for $#.### per share, or a total value of $## mil, in a privately negotiated transaction.

Phoenix Brands LLC acquires Colgate-Palmolive Co-N Amer from Colgate-Palmolive Co Phoenix Brands LLC acquires Colgate-Palmolive Co-N Amer from Colgate-Palmolive CoAug 24, 2005

US - Phoenix Brands LLC acquired the North American heavy-duty detergent brands of Colgate-Palmolive Co, a manufacturer of soap and detergent. The transaction was subject to regulatory approval.

Colgate-Palmolive Co seeking buyer for Colgate-Palmolive Co-Prodn Colgate-Palmolive Co seeking buyer for Colgate-Palmolive Co-ProdnDec 13, 2004

PORTUGAL - In Decemeber ####, Colgate-Palmolive, announced that it was seeking a buyer for its production unit, a manufacturer of toilet preparation, soaps and detergents.

Colgate-Palmolive Pty Ltd acquires Campbell-Laundry & Detergent from Campbell Brothers Ltd Colgate-Palmolive Pty Ltd acquires Campbell-Laundry & Detergent from Campbell Brothers LtdOct 01, 2004

AUSTRALIA - Colgate-Palmolive Co Pty Ltd, a unit of Colgate-Palmolive Co, acquired the five laundry and detergent brands of Campbell Brothers Ltd, a detergent and chemical manufacturer. The transaction included the Hurrican, Love N Care, Fluffy, Moresoft and Castle

Procter & Gamble Co acquires Colgate-Palmolive Co-Detergent from Colgate-Palmolive Co Procter & Gamble Co acquires Colgate-Palmolive Co-Detergent from Colgate-Palmolive CoJun 30, 2004

ECUADOR - Procter & Gamble Co acquired the detergent business in Ecuador and Peru, from Colgate-Palmolive Co, for ## Ecuadorian Sucre ($## mil US).

Colgate-Palmolive Co acquires Gaba International AG Colgate-Palmolive Co acquires Gaba International AGJun 01, 2004

SWITZERLAND - Colgate-Palmolive Co acquired the entire share capital of Gaba International AG, a Munchenstein-based manufacturer of toothpaste, for #.### bil Swiss francs ($###.### mil US).

Procter & Gamble Co acquires Colgate-Palmolive-European Det from Colgate-Palmolive Co (pending) Procter & Gamble Co acquires Colgate-Palmolive-European Det from Colgate-Palmolive Co (pending)Oct 17, 2003

FRANCE - Procter & Gamble Co of the US agreed to acquire the European detergent brands of Colgate-Palmolive Co, a US-based manufacturer of soaps and detergents. Terms were not disclosed. The brands were to include Axiom and Gama in France

Rumor dispelled that Colgate-Palmolive Co was planning to acquire remaining interest in Colgate-Palmolive(India)Ltd Rumor dispelled that Colgate-Palmolive Co was planning to acquire remaining interest in  Colgate-Palmolive(India)LtdApr 03, 2003

INDIA - Colgate-Palmolive Co discontinued rumor that it was planning to acquire the remaining ##% stake, or ##.### mil ordinary shares, which it did not already own, in Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd, a manufacturer and wholesaler of soaps and toothpaste.

Henkel AG & Co KGaA acquires Colgate Palmolive-Viva Mexico from Colgate-Palmolive Co Henkel AG & Co KGaA acquires Colgate Palmolive-Viva Mexico from Colgate-Palmolive CoJan 01, 2001

MEXICO - Henkel KGaA acquired Colgate Palmolive's Mexican heavy duty detergents business. Terms were not disclosed. The sale covers all heavy-duty laundry detergents and laundry bars under the Viva trademark in Mexico, related intellectual property and selected tangible production

L'Oreal SA acquires Colgate-Palmolive Co-Respons from Colgate-Palmolive Co L'Oreal SA acquires Colgate-Palmolive Co-Respons from Colgate-Palmolive CoNov 13, 2000

SWEDEN - L'Oreal SA, a unit of Gesparal, of France, acquired Respons, manufacturer of shampoo, from Colgate-Palmolive Co, of the US. Terms were not disclosed.

Colgate-Palmolive Co acquires Reckitt Benckiser-Soap Busines from Reckitt Benckiser PLC Colgate-Palmolive Co acquires Reckitt Benckiser-Soap Busines from Reckitt Benckiser PLCNov 01, 2000

AUSTRALIA - Colgate-Palmolive Co acquired the soap business of Reckitt Benkiser, a manufacturer of drugs and food products.

Colgate-Palmolive Co acquires Sanxiao Group-Sanxiao Brand from Sanxiao Group Colgate-Palmolive Co acquires Sanxiao Group-Sanxiao Brand from Sanxiao GroupJul 26, 2000

CHINA - Colgate-Palmolive Co acquired the Sanxiao brand of Sanxiao Group, a manufacturer of toothbrushes and toothpastes, for ###.### mil ($## mil US).

Playtex Products Inc acquires Baby Magic,US,CA,PR(Colgate) from Colgate-Palmolive Co Playtex Products Inc acquires Baby Magic,US,CA,PR(Colgate) from Colgate-Palmolive CoJun 30, 1999

Playtex Products Inc acquired Baby Magic in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico from Colgate-Palmolive Co for $## mil in cash.

Colgate-Palmolive Co acquires remaining interest in Son Hai-Colgate Palmolive Ltd (pending) Colgate-Palmolive Co acquires remaining interest in Son Hai-Colgate Palmolive Ltd (pending)Dec 02, 1998

Colgate-Palmolive Co planned to acquire the remaining ##% stake, that it did not already own in Colgate Palmolive Son Hai Ltd from its joint venture partner, Son Hai Co Ltd.

Colgate-Palmolive Company M&A Summary


Colgate-Palmolive Company has made 32 acquisitions while taking stakes in 8 companies. Colgate-Palmolive Company has 29 divestitures during this period.
YearAcquisitionsStakesDivestitures
2009000
2008001
2007002
2006010
2005012
2004201
2003000
2002000
2001001
2000201
1999001
1998002
1997012
1996101
1995110
1994101
1993110
1992102
1991501
1990520
1989201
1988304
1987201
1986102
1985300
1984111
1983001
1982000
1981001
1980000
1979000
1978000
1977000
1976100
Total32829

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