How do I buy and sell shares ?
The Nestlé S.A. shares are traded at SWX Europe 
which is the exchange for Swiss blue chips since June 25, 2001.
The symbol of the Nestlé S.A. is :
- SWX Europe NESN ISIN CH 001 205 604 7
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 SAG SIS Aktienregister A.G. Please use the following link for full details about the service: 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
What are the main tickers for Nestlé shares?
For SWX Europe shares:
- Reuters NESN.VX
- Bloomberg NESN VX
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.
Historic share price data at year end for the last 10 years.
(At current basis
i.e. after share splits)
| Year end |
CHF/share |
| 2007 |
520.00 |
| 2006 |
433.00 |
| 2005 |
393.00 |
| 2004 |
297.50 |
| 2003 |
309.00 |
| 2002 |
293.00 |
| 2001 |
354.00 |
| 2000 |
378.00 |
| 1999 |
291.70 |
| 1998 |
299.00 |
| 1997 |
218.90 |
Why have the shares been split in June 2001?
The split made was a 1:10 and it was made to increase the liquidity of the shares and facilitate purchasing them.
What are the dates of the company's stock splits?
The last stock splits have been:
- 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)
How many shares are outstanding?
As from 31 December 2007, the total number of shares outstanding is 393'072'500, following the cancellation of 7'663'200 shares from the second share buy-back programme.
This number includes Treasury Shares, which were 16'800'742 at 31 December 2007.
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.
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.
What is the ADR/registered share ratio?
4 ADRs represent 1 Swiss share.