Organic Sales Growth
Organic sales for the quarter grew 1%, with volume and mix in line with the prior year and pricing adding one point to organic sales growth.
Encouraging Market Share Trends
Market share held up well within the quarter, and private label shares in both the US and Europe continue to trend downwards.
Innovation and Market Expansion
Notable innovations include Crest 3D White Deep Stain Remover and Oral-B iO10 and iO2 toothbrushes, which have driven market share growth.
Dividend Increase
Procter & Gamble announced a 5% increase in their dividend, marking the 69th consecutive annual dividend increase.
Strong Performance in Latin America
Latin America delivered 6% organic sales growth despite difficult consumer dynamics in Mexico.