Nestlé S.A. (Swiss: NESN)
CH-1800 Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland (Map) Phone: +41-21-924-25-96
Fax: +41-21-922-63-34
http://www.nestle.com
Overview
With instant coffee, baby formula, and bottled water in the mix, Nestlé crunches more than just chocolate. The world's #1 food company in terms of sales, Nestlé is the world leader in coffee (Nescafé). It is also one of the world's largest bottled water makers (Perrier) and is a top player in the pet food business (Purina). Its most well-known global food brands include Buitoni, Friskies, Maggi, Nescafé, Nestea, and Nestlé. The company also owns Gerber Products and Jenny Craig. In addition to its own products, Nestlé owns about 52% of Alcon Inc. (ophthalmic drugs, contact-lens solutions, and equipment for ocular surgery) and some 30% of cosmetics giant L'Oréal.
Sample Overview & History
Key Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Nestlé S.A. (Swiss: NESN)
| Company Type | Public (Swiss: NESN; Pink Sheets: NSRGY [ADR]) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £71,864.4 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 9.0% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £12,456.7 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 78.5% |
| 2008 Employees | 283,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 2.5% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Nestlé S.A. (Swiss: NESN)
| Chairman | Peter Brabeck-Letmathe (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| CEO | Paul Bulcke Connect to this executive |
| EVP Operations, GLOBE | José Lopez Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of Nestlé S.A. (Swiss: NESN)
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Industry Information from Hoover's UK
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Hoover's Industries
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Food
- Dairy Products(primary)
Subsidiaries/Affiliates Covered By Hoover's UK
Subsidiaries/affiliates of Nestlé S.A. (Swiss: NESN)
- Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Holdings, Inc.
- Gerber Products Company
- Jenny Craig, Inc.
- Nestlé Canada Inc.
- Nestlé Nordic
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how Nestlé S.A. (Swiss: NESN) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- Dow Jones Global Titans
- Dow Jones STOXX 50
- #15 in FT Global 500
- Swiss Market
