Full-Year 2014
4.5% Organic Growth, Trading Operating Profit Margin up 10 basis points, up 30 basis points in constant currencies
- Sales of CHF 91.6 billion
- 4.5% organic growth and 2.3% real internal growth
- Trading operating profit margin up 10 basis points to 15.3%, up 30 basis points in constant currencies
- Underlying earnings per share up 4.4% in constant currencies
- Strong operating cash flow at CHF 14.7 billion
- Proposed dividend increased to CHF 2.20 per share
- 2015 outlook: we aim to achieve organic growth of around 5% with improvements in margins, underlying earnings per share in constant currencies and capital efficiency
Paul Bulcke, Nestlé CEO
“These are strong results, building on the good growth of past years and delivered in a soft trading environment. They demonstrate the intrinsic strengths of Nestlé: the commitment of our people, our global footprint, the strength of our portfolio and the quality of our innovation. While delivering in the short term, we remain focused on our business long term, strengthening the foundations of future growth. We expect 2015 to be similar to 2014 and we aim to achieve organic growth of around 5% with improvements in margins, underlying earnings per share in constant currencies and capital efficiency.”
Persbericht - Jaarcijfers Nestlé-groep jaarcijfers 2014 (Engelse versie)