Basis of Presentation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2015

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

1. Basis of Presentation

The condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and the condensed consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, cash flow and stockholders’ equity for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014 have been prepared by Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (the “Company”).  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position at March 31, 2015 and results of operations and cash flow for all periods presented have been made.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted.  These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 (the “Form 10-K”).  The results of operations for the period ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

The Company incurred research and development expenses in the first quarter of 2015 and 2014 of $13.8 and $13.1, respectively.  These expenses are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.