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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 187 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 2019
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CHF 92.6 billion Sales -
291 000 employees worldwide -
403 factories in 84 countries
A unique global presence
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2019 Sales by geographic area Americas: CHF 42.3 billion
Europe, Middle East and North Africa: CHF 26.5 billion
Asia, Oceania and sub-Saharan Africa: CHF 23.8 billion
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Strong sales contribution from emerging markets We are well positioned in the fast developing emerging markets
2019: 42% (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 23.2 billion |
| Nutrition and Health Science | CHF 15.0 billion |
| PetCare | CHF 13.6 billion |
| Milk products and Ice cream | CHF 13.2 billion |
| Prepared dishes and cooking aids | CHF 12.2 billion |
| Confectionery | CHF 7.9 billion |
| Water | CHF 7.4 billion |
Consistent return on investment
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Shareholder returns 25 consecutive years of dividend increases
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Returning cash to shareholders CHF 109.3 bn returned to shareholders since 2010 (2010-2019)
2019 Key figures
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CHF 92.6 billion Sales -
3.5% Organic sales growth -
CHF 16.3 billion Underlying trading operating profit -
17.6% Underlying trading operating profit margin -
CHF 2.70 Dividend