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 (Perrier) makers and is a top player in the pet food business (Ralston 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 76% of Alcon Inc. (ophthalmic drugs, contact-lens solutions, and equipment for ocular surgery) and some 29% of cosmetics giant L'Oréal.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey 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 |
| 2006 Sales (mil.) | £41,197.4 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 16.6% |
| 2006 Net Income (mil.) | £4,121.1 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 32.9% |
| 2006 Employees | 265,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 6.0% |
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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| EVP Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Products, Liaison with L'Oreal, Human Resources, and Corporate Affairs | Francisco Castañer Connect to this executive |
| EVP, CTO, and Head of Innovation, Technology, and Research and Development | Werner J. Bauer Connect to this executive |
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Top competitors of Nestlé S.A. (Swiss: NESN)
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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
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- Dow Jones Global Titans
- Dow Jones STOXX 50
- #14 in FT Global 500
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