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Colgate Divestiture Advisory
GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC · 2026-09-16 · Importance 30 · Surprise 42 · In source text
Colgate-Palmolive is reportedly exploring the sale of Softsoap, Irish Spring and Speed Stick. The potential divestiture could be worth more than $1 billion. Goldman Sachs is reportedly advising Colgate-Palmolive on the proposed sale. The transaction would streamline Colgate-Palmolive’s personal-care portfolio, which represented 17% of its 2025 net sales.
Key facts
- Goldman Sachs is reportedly assisting Colgate-Palmolive with a potential divestment of personal care brands including Softsoap, Irish Spring and Speed Stick in a deal that could be worth over $1 billion. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| revenue | positive | contingent | — | Goldman Sachs is reportedly assisting Colgate-Palmolive with a potential divestment of personal care brands including Softsoap, Irish… |