Basis of Presentation

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

1.	Basis of Presentation

The condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014, and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flow and stockholders’ equity for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and June 30, 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 June 30, 2015 and results of operations and cash flows 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 June 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

The Company incurred research and development expenses in the second quarter of 2015 and 2014 of $18.3 and $14.4, respectively. The Company incurred research and development expenses in the first six months of 2015 and 2014 of $32.1 and $27.5, respectively. These expenses are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.