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Understanding Nestlé

Established over 150 years ago, Nestlé is the world’s largest, most diversified food and beverages company. We have a unique global footprint and sell our products in 188 countries worldwide. Through enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future, we aim to deliver sustainable, industry-leading financial performance and earn trust.

  

Nestlé around the world 2023

93.0 billion
270,000 employees
340 factories

A unique global presence

  • 2023 Sales by geographic area
    North America: CHF 32.6 billion (35%)
    Europe: CHF 22.3 billion (24%)
    Asia, Oceania, Africa: CHF 19.5 billion (21%)
    Latin America: CHF 13 billion (14%)
    Greater China: CHF 5.6 billion (6%)
    World map
  • Strong sales contribution from emerging markets
    Well positioned in emerging markets
    2023: 41% (as percentage of Group sales)
    Boy and man smiling while cooking

Powdered and Liquid Beverages CHF 24.8 billion sales
PetCare CHF 18.9 billion sales
Nutrition and Health Science CHF 15.3 billion sales
Prepared dishes and cooking aids CHF 11.7 billion sales
Milk products and Ice cream CHF 11.0 billion sales
Confectionery CHF 8.1 billion sales
Water CHF 3.3 billion sales

Consistent return on investment

  • Shareholder returns
    29 consecutive years of dividend increases

    *Proposed dividend
    Graph
  • Returning cash to shareholders
    CHF 180.8 billion over the last 15 years (2009-2023)
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2023 Key figures

  • CHF 93.0 billion
    Sales
  • 7.2%
    Organic growth
  • CHF 16.1 billion
    Underlying trading operating profit
  • 17.3%
    Underlying trading operating profit margin
  • CHF 3.00*
    Dividend

    *Proposed