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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 186 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 2020
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CHF 84.3 billion Sales -
273 000 employees worldwide -
376 factories in 81 countries
A unique global presence
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2020 Sales by geographic area Americas: CHF 37.7 billion (45%)
Europe, Middle East and North Africa: CHF 24.5 billion (29%)
Asia, Oceania and sub-Saharan Africa: CHF 22.1 billion (26%)
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Strong sales contribution from emerging markets Well positioned in fast developing emerging markets
2020: 41% (as percentage of Group sales)
A world-leading brand portfolio
We’ve been making products that people love for over 150 years. We have some of the world's most recognisable brands, with household names like Nescafé, global icons like Perrier and local favourites like NaturNes and Milo.
Strong positions across categories
Nutritious and delicious products are at the heart of our portfolio. We are leaders in many of the fastest growing food and beverages categories including coffee, petcare, bottled water and infant formula.
| Powdered and Liquid Beverages | CHF 22.2 billion |
| PetCare | CHF 14.0 billion |
| Nutrition and Health Science | CHF 12.2 billion |
| Prepared dishes and cooking aids | CHF 11.5 billion |
| Milk products and Ice cream | CHF 11.0 billion |
| Confectionery | CHF 7.0 billion |
| Water | CHF 6.4 billion |
Consistent return on investment
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Shareholder returns 26 consecutive years of dividend increases
*Proposed. Subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting on April 15, 2021
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Returning cash to shareholders CHF 163.7 billion over the last 15 years (2006-2020)
2020 Key figures
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CHF 84.3 billion Sales -
3.6% Organic sales growth -
CHF 14.9 billion Underlying trading operating profit -
17.7% Underlying trading operating profit margin -
CHF 2.75* Dividend
*proposed