Like many companies, Colgate-Palmolive Co. is looking abroad for growth. The company, which saw fourth-quarter earnings decline, knows that many recession-weary customers in the U.S. are cutting back, and it hopes that it can continue to drive revenue in emerging markets.
Here's a breakdown of where Colgate makes its revenue, and how each section fared in the quarter.
—Latin America makes up 28 percent of company revenue. Its revenue climbed 6.5 percent over the quarter, helped by higher prices. Brazil, Mexico and Colombia led the growth.
—Europe/South Pacific makes up 21 percent of company revenue. Its revenue climbed 5 percent, even though Colgate cut prices there. The U.K., Spain and France led the growth.
—Greater Asia/Africa makes up 20 percent of company revenue. Its revenue climbed 5 percent, helped by higher prices. India, Russia, Malaysia and Thailand led the growth, though China's sales fell.
—North America makes up 18 percent of company revenue. Its revenue climbed 3.5 percent, helped by higher prices.
—Hill's, the pet line, makes up 13 percent of the company's revenue, and its revenue climbed 2 percent due to higher prices. Russia and Brazil increased volume, while the U.S. and Japan declined.
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