Colgate-Palmolive EVP and Controller Receives Equity Awards

Executive Summary

On September 18, 2026, a Form 4 was filed for Colgate-Palmolive Co ($CL) detailing an equity award received by Gregory Malcolm, Executive Vice President and Controller. On September 16, 2026, Malcolm was awarded 1,081 restricted stock units (RSUs) and 7,477 stock options under the issuer's incentive compensation plan.

Transaction Details

• Non-Derivative Security: Common Stock (Restricted Stock Units)
  • Shares Acquired: 1,081
  • Transaction Price: $0.00
  • Acquisition Date: 2026-09-16
  • Post-Transaction Direct Ownership: 14,162 shares
  • Vesting Terms: Vests in equal one-third increments on each of the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date.
• Indirect Holdings: 8,650 shares held through the Issuer's 401(k) Plan Trustee.
• Derivative Security: Stock Options (Right to Buy)
  • Options Granted: 7,477
  • Exercise Price: $87.02
  • Expiration Date: 2036-09-16
  • Vesting Terms: Exercisable in one-third increments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.

Analysis & Significance

This filing represents standard annual or periodic executive equity compensation awards rather than an open-market purchase or sale. Because the transaction involves routine grants with no direct capital outlay or discretionary open-market signal, it carries a Low trading significance for investors.