If Reckitt is to finalize the deal with Colgate-Palmolive, the transaction between the two companies may be a merger, as both the companies are roughly of the same size, according to the Telegraph.

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For the first nine months of 2009, net sales were $11.25 billion, compared to $11.67 billion for the same period of 2008. Net income was $1.66 billion, or $3.16 per diluted share, compared to $1.46 billion, or $2.72 per diluted share, for the same period of 2008.

Ian Cook, chairman, president and CEO of Colgate-Palmolive Company, said: "We are delighted that our strong momentum continued this quarter with operating profit, net income and earnings per share all increasing double-digit and organic sales growing a healthy 7%, driven by positive volume and higher pricing. Pleasingly, this momentum was widespread with every operating division achieving operating profit increases, both absolutely and as a percent to sales, as well as positive organic sales growth."

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About Colgate-Palmolive: Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, Elmex, Tom's of Maine, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet. For more information about Colgate's global business, visit the Company's web site at http://www.colgate.com.

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