Gerber acquisition
- Date announced: April 12, 2007
- Date of closing: September 3, 2007
Highlights
- Acquisition price: USD 5.5 billion
- Sales 2007: USD 1.95 billion
- Business sector: Baby foods
- Number of employees: 4,500
- Geographic spread: Americas
Press releases
April 12, 2007: Nestlé consolidates nutrition leadership position through acquisition of Gerber
September 3, 2007: Nestlé completes acquisition of Gerber
Presentation slides
April 12, 2007: Acquiring an iconic brand with leading positions in the high growth, high margin baby food category (pdf, 871Kb)