Groupe Danone (Euronext Paris: BN)
75009 Paris, France (Map) Phone: +33-1-44-35-20-20
Fax: +33-1-42-25-67-16
Primary US Office:
Subscribers Only http://www.danonegroup.com
Overview
You say Danone, I say Dannon; let's call the whole thing one of the largest dairy food and water producers in the world. Groupe Danone is a global leader in cultured dairy products (including yogurt, cheese, and dairy desserts). The company offers dozens of regional yogurt brands, including the US's Dannon, Activia, and organic yogurt Stonyfield Farm. The company's Evian, Volvic, Aqua, and other water brands make it #2 worldwide in bottled water (behind world leader Nestlé). Danone became a player in the baby-food sector with its 2007 purchase of Royal Numico. The company is organized around its core activities: fresh dairy products, water, baby nutrition, and medical nutrition.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Groupe Danone (Euronext Paris: BN)
| Company Type | Public (Euronext Paris: BN; Pink Sheets: GDNNY [ADR]) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £14,815.2 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 14.1% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £1,451.3 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (67.1%) |
| 2007 Employees | 76,044 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (13.7%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Groupe Danone (Euronext Paris: BN)
| Chairman and CEO | Franck Riboud (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| Vice Chairman and COO | Jacques Vincent Connect to this executive |
| CFO | Pierre-André Térisse Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of Groupe Danone (Euronext Paris: BN)
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- Dairy Products(primary)
Subsidiaries/Affiliates Covered By Hoover's UK
Subsidiaries/affiliates of Groupe Danone (Euronext Paris: BN)
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how Groupe Danone (Euronext Paris: BN) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- CAC 40
- Euronext 100
- #169 in FT Global 500
- SBF 120
- SBF 250
