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Facts and figures
Our performance
2019 was another year of strong progress. Key operating and financial metrics improved significantly for a second consecutive year. Our organic growth reached 3.5%. Real internal growth accelerated to 2.9% for the full year, the highest level in the last six years. Profitability improved again to reach our guided range one year ahead of plan. Cash flow was strong, while underlying earnings per share and returns to shareholders reached record levels. Here is a summary of the results achieved during the year.
Group sales (in CHF)
92.6
billion
Organic growth *
3.5
%
Real internal growth *
2.9
%
Underlying trading operating profit* (in CHF)
16.3
billion
Underlying trading operating profit margin *
17.6
%
Underlying trading operating profit margin *
+
60
Basis points
Trading operating profit * (in CHF)
13.7
billion
Trading operating profit margin *
14.8
%
Trading operating profit margin *
-
40
Basis points
Earnings per share (in CHF)
4.3
Earnings per share
+
28
%
Underlying earnings per share *
+
11.1
%
Operating cash flow (in CHF)
15.8
billion
Free cash flow * (in CHF)
11.9
billion
Proposed dividend (in CHF)
2.7
Proposed dividend increase
+
10.2
%
* Financial performance measures not defined by IFRS.
Our Business
For over 150 years, Nestlé has been making products that enhance quality of life and contribute to a healthier future.
What we sell (in CHF billion)
Powdered and
Liquid Beverages
23.2
Nutrition and
Health Science
15.0
PetCare
13.6
Milk products
and Ice cream
13.3
Prepared dishes
and cooking aids
12.2
Confectionery
7.9
Water
7.4
Where we sell (in CHF billion)
AMS
42.3
AOA
23.8
EMENA
26.5
Number of employees
291000
Number of countries we sell in
187
Total group salaries and social
welfare expenses (in CHF)
16billion
Corporate taxes paid in 2019
(in CHF)
2.9billion
AOA: Zone Asia, Oceania and sub‑Saharan Africa | EMENA: Zone Europe, Middle East and North Africa | AMS: Zone Americas
Our commitments
We have made number of public commitments to guide our action. We actively keep track of and publicly disclose our progress in achieving these commitments.
For individuals and families
For our communities
For the planet
Downloads
The Annual Report contains our Annual Review including Creating Shared Value highlights, the Corporate Governance & Compensation Reports and our Financial Statements
