EX-12 2 exhibit12_93013xq313.htm EXHIBIT 12 EXHIBIT 12 _9/30/13_ Q3'13


EXHIBIT 12

COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY

COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

(Dollars in Millions Except as Indicated)
(Unaudited)
                                            
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2013
Earnings:
 
Income before income taxes
$
2,672

Add:
 
Fixed charges
146

Less:
 
Income from equity investees
(4
)
Capitalized interest
(3
)
Income as adjusted
$
2,811

Fixed Charges:
 
Interest on indebtedness and amortization of debt expense and discount or premium
$
86

Portion of rents representative of interest factor
57

Capitalized interest
3

Total Fixed Charges
$
146

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges
19.3