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Investor Frequently Asked Questions
Shares FAQs

How do I buy and sell shares ?

The Nestlé S.A. shares are traded at SIX Swiss Exchange  "Swiss Blue Chip Segment" as of 4 May 2009.

The symbol of the Nestlé S.A. is :

- SIX Swiss Exchange NESN ISIN CH 003 886 335 0

Purchase and sell orders should be given to your bank or stockbroker. The shares are usually deposited with your bank or they may also be taken into custody by SIX SIS Ltd. Please use the following link for full details about the service: SIX SAG customer services

The contact details for the Nestlé share register are:

Nestlé S.A. Share Transfer Office
Zugerstrasse 8
P.O. Box 380
CH-6330 Cham
Switzerland
Tel: +41.41.785 2020
Fax: +41.41.785 2024
E-mail: share.register@nestle.com

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What are the main tickers for Nestlé shares?

For SIX Swiss Exchange shares:

- Reuters NESN.VX
- Bloomberg NESN VX

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How can I find the share price?

It is published on this web site please click here. It is also published in most Swiss and many international newspapers.

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Historic share price data at year end for the last 10 years.

(At current basis i.e. after share splits)

Year end CHF/share
2008 41.60
2007 52.00
2006 43.30
2005 39.30
2004 29.75
2003 30.90
2002 29.30
2001 35.40
2000 37.80
1999 29.17
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Why were the shares split on June 30, 2008?

The goal of the 1:10 split was to increase the liquidity of the shares.

The nominal value of the shares is CHF 0.10 each. Furthermore, the ratio between ordinary shares and American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) is being changed to 1:1, effective from July 3, 2008.

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What are the dates of the company's stock splits?

The last stock splits have been:
- June 30, 2008 split of 1:10 (1 old share = 10 new shares)
- June 11, 2001 split of 1:10 (1 old share = 10 new shares)
- September 1, 1992 split of 1:10 (1 old share = 10 new shares)

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What is the registered share capital?

The registered share capital is CHF 365'000'000 after the cancellation of 180'000'000 shares at CHF 0.10 per share with effective date June 30, 2009.

The number of registered shares amounts to 3'650'000'000 with a nominal value of CHF 0.10 each.

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What is the nominal value of the Nestlé share?

The nominal value is CHF 0.10.

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How can I check my shareholding?

If your shares are deposited with a bank, you will receive a statement at the end of the year or you can check your holding at any time by contacting your adviser at the bank or your stockbroker.

If your shares are deposited with the Share Transfer Office, you will receive a statement each year that also includes the Swiss relevant tax information. You may also contact the Share Transfer Office at any time.

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May I vote by proxy at the General Meeting?

If you do not wish to attend the General Meeting in person, you can only be represented by

- Nestlé S.A.
- the independent representative (pursuant to article 689c of the Swiss Code of Obligations)
- another shareholder registered with voting rights
- but not by a third party (family, friend, etc.) who is not a shareholder registered with voting rights.

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What is the ADR/registered share ratio?

ADR represents 1 Swiss share.

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