Colgate-Palmolive Chief People Officer Sally Massey Receives Annual Equity Grants

Executive Summary

On September 18, 2026, Colgate-Palmolive Co ($CL) reported equity grant awards for Chief People Officer Sally Massey via SEC Form 4. The transactions, dated September 16, 2026, represent routine incentive compensation consisting of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and stock options.

Transaction Details

• Restricted Stock Units: Sally Massey received 3,333 RSUs under the issuer's incentive compensation plan at an acquisition price of $0.00 per share. These units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.
• Stock Options: Massey was also granted 23,065 stock options (Right to Buy) with an exercise price of $87.02 per share and an expiration date of September 16, 2036. The options vest in one-third annual increments starting September 16, 2027.

Ownership Structure

Following these transactions:

• Direct Ownership: 15,397 common shares (including unvested RSUs).
• Indirect Ownership: 8,199 shares held via the Issuer's 401(k) Plan Trustee.
• Derivative Holdings: 23,065 options exercisable at $87.02.

Market & Trading Significance

This filing carries Low trading significance. It reflects standard corporate compensation rather than discretionary open-market buying or selling by the insider. While it aligns executive incentives with long-term shareholder value, it provides no directional signal regarding near-term market expectations.