EX-12 2 exhibit12_33113xq113.htm EXHIBIT 12 EXHIBIT 12 _3/31/13_ Q1'13


EXHIBIT 12

COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY

COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

(Dollars in Millions Except as Indicated)
(Unaudited)
                                            
 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2013
Earnings:
 
Income before income taxes
$
745

 
 
Add:
 
Interest on indebtedness and amortization of debt expense and discount or premium
27

Portion of rents representative of interest factor
19

Less:
 
Gain on equity investments
(2
)
Income as adjusted
$
789

Fixed Charges:
 
Interest on indebtedness and amortization of debt expense and discount or premium
$
27

Portion of rents representative of interest factor
19

Capitalized interest
—

Total Fixed Charges
$
46

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
17.2