Vevey, Switzerland
Nestlé states that by November 12, 2007 a total of 14,778 publicly held shares of Sources Minérales Henniez (SMH) were tendered. Combined with the 24,663 shares acquired from the Rouge family, Nestlé now controls 98.6% of the Henniez share capital. An additional acceptance period from November 16 till November 29, 2007, will run to allow for tendering the shares that are still outstanding; the offer price amounts to CHF 5,303.
Contacts:
Media: François-Xavier Perroud Tel.: +41-21-924 2596
Investors: Roddy Child-Villiers Tel.: +41-21-924 3622