Nestle SA (NESN) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Summary

Nestle SA (Nestle) is one of the world's leading nutrition, health and wellness companies. Being the holding company of the Nestle Group, it operates through its subsidiaries, associated companies and joint ventures across the world. The company has a diversified product portfolio. It principally manufactures and markets branded food and beverage products. It is also active in the pharmaceutical sector. Nestle’s product portfolio includes prepared dishes and cooking aids, pet care, milk products, nutrition, beverages, ice cream, water, confectionery and pharmaceutical products. The company’s products are sold under Nescafe, Kit Kat, Acqua Panna, S. Pellegrino, Perrier, Taster's Choice, Vittel, Nido, Contrex, Nespray, La Lechera, Carnation, Milo, Nescau, Nestea, Nesquik and other brands. Nestle operates principally in Europe, the Americas, Asia, Oceania and Africa with more than 461 factories in over 83 countries across the globe. Nestle is headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland.
In line with the strategy, the company recently opened a factory in Luanda, Angola.

Nestle SA Key Recent Developments

Jun 01, 2011: Nestle Announces Installation Of Solar Power System To Power Ice Cream Factory In Ferentino, Italy

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- Business description – A detailed description of the company’s operations and business divisions.
- Corporate strategy – Analyst’s summarization of the company’s business strategy.
- SWOT Analysis – A detailed analysis of the company’s strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
- Company history – Progression of key events associated with the company.
- Major products and services – A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
- Key competitors – A list of key competitors to the company.
- Key employees – A list of the key executives of the company.
- Executive biographies – A brief summary of the executives’ employment history.
- Key operational heads – A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
- Important locations and subsidiaries – A list and contact details of key locations and subsidiaries of the company.
- Detailed financial ratios for the past five years – The latest financial ratios derived from the annual financial statements published by the company with 5 years history.
- Interim ratios for the last five interim periods – The latest financial ratios derived from the quarterly/semi-annual financial statements published by the company for 5 interims history.

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Table of contents

List of Tables
List of Figures
Section 1 - About the Company
Nestle SA - Key Facts
Nestle SA - Key Employees
Nestle SA - Key Employee Biographies
Nestle SA - Major Products and Services
Nestle SA - History
Nestle SA - Company Statement
Nestle SA - Locations And Subsidiaries
Head Office
Other Locations & Subsidiaries
Joint Venture
Section 2 – Company Analysis
Nestle SA - Business Description
Nestle SA - Corporate Strategy
Nestle SA - SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis - Overview
Nestle SA - Strengths
Strength - Geographical Diversification
Strength - Focused R&D Activities
Strength - Able Brand Strategy
Strength - Product and Brand Portfolio
Nestle SA - Weaknesses
Weakness - Product Recalls
Weakness - Decreasing Liquidity
Nestle SA - Opportunities
Opportunity - Growth through Expansion
Opportunity - Rising Aging Population
Opportunity - Industry Growth Prospects: Dairy Industry
Nestle SA - Threats
Threat - Government Regulations
Threat - Rising Raw Material Costs
Threat - Growing Competitive Market
Nestle SA - Key Competitors
Section 3 – Company Financial Ratios
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios
Performance Chart
Financial Performance
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts
Section 4 – Company’s Lifesciences, Power Financial Deals and Alliances
Nestle SA, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Nestle SA, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Nestle SA, Medical Equipment, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Nestle SA, Medical Equipment, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Nestle SA, Power, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Nestle SA, Power, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Nestle SA, Recent Deals Summary
Section 5 – Company’s Recent Developments
Nestle SA, Recent Developments
Jun 01, 2011: Nestle Announces Installation Of Solar Power System To Power Ice Cream Factory In Ferentino, Italy
Section 6 – Appendix
Methodology
Ratio Definitions
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List of Tables

Nestle SA, Key Facts
Nestle SA, Key Employees
Nestle SA, Key Employee Biographies
Nestle SA, Major Products and Services
Nestle SA, History
Nestle SA, Subsidiaries
Nestle SA, Joint Venture
Nestle SA, Key Competitors
Nestle SA, Ratios based on current share price
Nestle SA, Annual Ratios
Nestle SA, Interim Ratios
Nestle SA, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Nestle SA, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Nestle SA, Medical Equipment, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Nestle SA, Medical Equipment, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Nestle SA, Power, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Nestle SA, Power, Deals By Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Nestle SA, Recent Deals Summary
Currency Codes
Capital Market Ratios
Equity Ratios
Profitability Ratios
Cost Ratios
Liquidity Ratios
Leverage Ratios
Efficiency Ratios

List of Figures

Nestle SA, Performance Chart (2007 - 2011)
Nestle SA, Ratio Charts
Nestle SA, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Nestle SA, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Deals by Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Nestle SA, Medical Equipment, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Nestle SA, Medical Equipment, Deals by Type, 2006 to YTD 2012
Nestle SA, Power, Deals By Year, 2006 to YTD 2012
Nestle SA, Power, Deals by Type, 2006 to YTD 2012

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