Danone (Groupe)
Standard & Poors, May 2011
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Research Type: Full Analysis
Abstract
Leading market positions of Danone's core businesses: fresh dairy, baby and medical nutrition, and beverages. Successful differentiation of health and wellness brands. Strong cash flow generation. Moderate financial policy. Relatively high exposure to the mature consumer goods markets of Western Europe, including some slow-growing segments. Volatility of raw material costs. Competitive factors that necessitate constant investment in innovative products and faster-growing markets. The ratings on France-based food manufacturer Danone (Groupe) are supported by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services' view on the quality of the group's earnings, which we characterize as excellent, and by Danone's leading positions in fresh dairy products, baby and medical nutrition, and bottled water in a mix of emerging and mature geographic markets. The ratings are constrained...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Danone (Groupe),General Mills Inc.,Kellogg Co.,Nestle S.A.,Unilever PLC,Danone Finance
Action: Review
Danone (Groupe),General Mills Inc.,Kellogg Co.,Nestle S.A.,Unilever PLC,Danone Finance
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