Nestle sales, net rise, yet margins disappoint

Article Abstract:

Nestle S.A. of Switzerland posted net profit increases of 21 percent to 8 billion Swiss Francs ($6.1 billion) in 2005 from 6.62 billion Swiss Francs in 2004. Sales rose 7.5 percent to 91.08 billion Swiss Francs from 84.69 billion Swiss Francs in 2004. The food company is considering a possible merger.

Sales, profits & dividends, Company sales and earnings, Company earnings/profit

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Cadbury's Europe drinks unit is sold to private-equity firms

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Cadbury Schweppes PLC of the United Kingdom has agreed to sell it's European beverages unit to the Blackstone Group and Lion Capital for 1.85 billion Euros ($2.18 billion). Funds from the transaction will finance the core candy company of the food business.

United Kingdom, Europe, Acquisitions & mergers, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Cadbury Schweppes PLC

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The perils of packaging: Nestle aims for easier openings

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Nestle S.A. of Switzerland is redesigning the packaging of its products to be more easily used and tamper resistant. The food giant spends approximately $6 billion per year on packaging with sales of greater than $65 billion last year.

Product development, Management dynamics, Packaging Methods, Management, Company business management, Packaging

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