8-K 1 dec188k.txt FORM 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ---------------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 18, 2003 COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE -------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-644-2 13-1815595 ------- ---------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 300 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022 ----------------------------- ----- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 310-2000 -------------- ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed with this document: Exhibit Number Description -------------- ----------- 99 Press release, dated December 18, 2003, issued by Colgate-Palmolive Company ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. On December 18, 2003, Colgate-Palmolive Company issued a press release announcing its agreement to acquire GABA Holding AG and commenting on its anticipated fourth quarter 2003 results. This press release is attached as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated herein by reference. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY Date: December 18, 2003 By: /s/ Stephen C. Patrick ---------------------------- Name: Stephen C. Patrick Title: Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description -------------- ----------- 99 Press release, dated December 18, 2003, issued by Colgate-Palmolive Company