Nestlé reports nine-month sales for 2018
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Vevey, October 18, 2018
Nestlé reports nine-month sales for 2018
- Organic growth of 2.8%, with 2.3% real internal growth (RIG)
and pricing of 0.5%, in line with our expectations.
- Total reported sales increased by 2.0% to CHF 66.4 billion
(9M-2017: CHF 65.1 billion). Net acquisitions had a positive impact
of 0.1% and foreign exchange reduced sales by 0.9%.
- Further progress was made in positioning the portfolio towards
attractive high-growth categories. Nestlé acquired the global
perpetual license of Starbucks consumer packaged goods and
foodservice products. The company also reached an agreement for the
sale of Gerber Life Insurance Co. and has started to explore
strategic options for Nestlé Skin Health.
- Full-year guidance for 2018 confirmed, with organic sales
growth expected to be around 3%; underlying trading operating
profit margin improvement in line with our 2020 target.
Restructuring costs 1 are expected to be around CHF 700 million.
Underlying earnings per share in constant currency and capital
efficiency are expected to increase.
Mark Schneider, Nestlé CEO: "We are encouraged
by the progress on our path of accelerated value creation. The
nine-month sales show solid growth across most geographies and
product categories. We are starting to see improved momentum in
North America and in our infant nutrition category globally. Our
business in China continued to grow at a mid single-digit pace. Our
growth was supported by disciplined execution and faster
innovation. We have reached significant milestones in portfolio
management and are particularly pleased with the early closing of
the Starbucks transaction. We have also made good progress on our
various cost reduction programs. Our growth and efficiency
initiatives put us on track to meet our full-year 2018 guidance and
2020 targets."
|
Total Group |
Zone AMS |
Zone EMENA |
Zone AOA |
Nestlé Waters |
Other Businesses |
Sales 9M-2018 (CHF m) |
66’424 |
21’918 |
13’731 |
15’799 |
6’127 |
8’849 |
Sales 9M-2017 (CHF m) * |
65’124 |
22’569 |
13’241 |
15’331 |
6’093 |
7’890 |
RIG |
2.3% |
0.8% |
2.3% |
3.7% |
-0.2% |
5.7% |
Pricing |
0.5% |
0.6% |
-0.7% |
0.7% |
2.3% |
0.3% |
Organic growth |
2.8% |
1.4% |
1.6% |
4.4% |
2.1% |
6.0% |
Net M&A |
0.1% |
-1.1% |
-0.1% |
0.0% |
-0.8% |
5.4% |
Foreign exchange |
-0.9% |
-3.2% |
2.2% |
-1.3% |
-0.7% |
0.7% |
Reported sales growth |
2.0% |
-2.9% |
3.7% |
3.1% |
0.6% |
12.1% |
* Effective as from January 1, 2018, Nestlé Nutrition is
reported in the Zones as a regionally managed business, with the
Gerber Life Insurance business reported in Other Businesses. 2017
sales comparables have been restated mainly to reflect this change
of management responsibility and the new accounting standards for
revenue measurement following the implementation of IFRS 15.
Group sales
Organic growth was 2.8%, reaching 2.9% in the third quarter
despite high comparables. RIG was 2.3% and continued to be at the
high end of the food and beverage industry. Pricing increased by
0.5% with improvements in the Americas. In the third quarter,
organic growth continued to improve in North America and for infant
nutrition globally. Growth in China remained at a mid single-digit
pace. Zone EMENA saw slower growth, largely due to high
comparables. All categories had positive growth led by coffee,
Purina petcare, infant nutrition and Nestlé Health Science.
Net acquisitions increased sales by 0.1% as the acquisition of
Atrium Innovations, the Starbucks license and other transactions
were offset by divestments, mainly the U.S. confectionery business.
Foreign exchange had a negative impact of 0.9%, largely due to the
devaluation of several emerging market currencies against the Swiss
Franc. Total reported sales increased by 2.0% to CHF 66.4
billion.
Zone Americas (AMS)
- 1.4% organic growth: 0.8% RIG; 0.6% pricing.
- North America saw positive organic growth, with both RIG and
pricing contributing.
- Latin America reported positive organic growth, with a
sequential improvement in both RIG and pricing.
|
Sales 9M-2018 |
Sales 9M-2017 |
RIG |
Pricing |
Organic growth |
Net M&A |
Foreign exchange |
Reported growth |
Zone AMS |
CHF 21.9 bn |
CHF 22.6 bn |
0.8% |
0.6% |
1.4% |
-1.1% |
-3.2% |
-2.9% |
Organic growth was 1.4%, with RIG of 0.8% and pricing of 0.6%.
Net acquisitions reduced sales by 1.1%, largely related to the
divestment of the U.S. confectionery business. Foreign exchange had
a further negative impact on sales of 3.2%. Reported sales in Zone
AMS decreased by 2.9% to CHF 21.9 billion.
North America had positive organic growth in the nine-month
period. Pricing increased in the third quarter, reflecting
inflation in commodity and freight costs. We saw continued solid
growth in Purina petcare, Coffee-mate creamers and coffee,
particularly in e-commerce. Ice cream grew at a mid-single digit
pace in the third quarter, supported by Häagen-Dazs and
Outshine.
Latin America saw positive organic growth and accelerated to a
mid single-digit pace in the third quarter. Despite the challenging
trading environment, Brazil returned to positive growth in the
third quarter. Mexico saw mid single-digit organic growth, with
contributions from most categories, in particular Nescafé. There
was continued strong momentum for Purina petcare, confectionery and
professional across the region.
Zone Europe, Middle-East and North Africa (EMENA)
- 1.6% organic growth: 2.3% RIG; -0.7% pricing.
- Western Europe saw slightly negative organic growth as positive
RIG was offset by negative pricing.
- Central and Eastern Europe posted mid single-digit organic
growth, based on strong RIG and flat pricing.
- Middle East and North Africa maintained mid single-digit
organic growth, with positive RIG and pricing.
|
Sales 9M-2018 |
Sales 9M-2017 |
RIG |
Pricing |
Organic growth |
Net M&A |
Foreign exchange |
Reported growth |
Zone EMENA |
CHF 13.7 bn |
CHF 13.2 bn |
2.3% |
-0.7% |
1.6% |
-0.1% |
2.2% |
3.7% |
Organic growth was 1.6%, with solid RIG of 2.3%. Pricing
declined by 0.7% as deflationary trends in Western Europe
persisted. Net acquisitions reduced sales by 0.1%. Foreign exchange
increased sales by 2.2%. Reported sales in Zone EMENA rose by 3.7%
to CHF 13.7 billion.
Zone EMENA posted resilient RIG in the context of a low-growth
environment, particularly in Western Europe. Nescafé growth was
positive in a competitive market and in spite of difficult
comparables. The Purina petcare, infant nutrition and professional
businesses were the main contributors to growth across the Zone.
Premium products had strong momentum in these categories,
especially Gourmet cat food and NAN infant formula with Human Milk
Oligosaccharides (HMOs). Confectionery posted positive growth with
a strong performance from KitKat.
Zone Asia, Oceania and sub-Saharan Africa (AOA)
- 4.4% organic growth: 3.7% RIG; 0.7% pricing.
- China reported mid single-digit organic growth, significantly
above the prior year, supported by RIG.
- South East Asia saw mid single-digit organic growth, with
positive RIG and pricing.
- South Asia had mid single-digit organic growth, with strong RIG
and positive pricing.
- Sub-Saharan Africa reported mid single-digit organic growth,
with solid RIG and positive pricing.
- Japan and Oceania posted slightly positive organic growth as
robust RIG was partially offset by negative pricing.
|
Sales 9M-2018 |
Sales 9M-2017 |
RIG |
Pricing |
Organic growth |
Net M&A |
Foreign exchange |
Reported growth |
Zone AOA |
CHF 15.8 bn |
CHF 15.3 bn |
3.7% |
0.7% |
4.4% |
0.0% |
-1.3% |
3.1% |
Organic growth was 4.4%, with RIG of 3.7% and pricing of 0.7%.
There was no impact on sales from acquisitions and divestments.
Foreign exchange reduced sales by 1.3%. Reported sales in Zone AOA
increased by 3.1% to CHF 15.8 billion.
Zone AOA delivered consistent mid single-digit organic growth,
supported by all geographies and categories. China saw mid
single-digit growth, driven by innovations in infant nutrition,
coffee and culinary. South-East Asia saw solid growth, led by
Vietnam and Indonesia with Milo and Bear Brand. The South Asian
region also delivered mid single-digit growth, with strong momentum
in Maggi, Nescafé and KitKat. Growth in sub-Saharan Africa was
based on strong contributions from Maggi and Milo in the Central
and West Africa region. Japan and Oceania had positive growth
despite difficult trading environments, helped by the launches of
Nescafé Gold and KitKat Gold in Australia. Overall for the Zone,
infant nutrition and Purina petcare accelerated in the third
quarter, posting high single-digit growth.
Nestlé Waters
- 2.1% organic growth: -0.2% RIG; 2.3% pricing.
- North America saw positive organic growth, with flat RIG and
increased pricing.
- Europe returned to positive organic growth, supported by strong
RIG in the third quarter.
- Emerging markets posted low single-digit organic growth, driven
entirely by pricing.
|
Sales 9M-2018 |
Sales 9M-2017 |
RIG |
Pricing |
Organic growth |
Net M&A |
Foreign exchange |
Reported growth |
Nestlé Waters |
CHF 6.1 bn |
CHF 6.1 bn |
-0.2% |
2.3% |
2.1% |
-0.8% |
-0.7% |
0.6% |
Organic growth was 2.1%, reaching 4.1% in the third quarter.
Pricing increased by 2.3% and RIG declined by 0.2%. Net
acquisitions and foreign exchange reduced sales by 0.8% and 0.7%,
respectively. Reported sales in Nestlé Waters increased by 0.6% to
CHF 6.1 billion.
In the United States, price increases were implemented in June
to reflect significant inflation in packaging and distribution
costs. The recently launched sparkling range under our regional
spring water brands continued to see encouraging consumer demand,
particularly for Poland Spring, Ice Mountain and Ozarka. Europe
returned to positive growth, helped by innovations such as Perrier
& Juice and Levissima+. The international premium brands,
S.Pellegrino and Perrier, continued to deliver high single-digit
growth globally.
Other Businesses
- 6.0% organic growth: 5.7% RIG; 0.3% pricing.
- Nespresso reported mid single-digit organic growth, with strong
momentum in the Americas and Asia.
- Nestlé Health Science saw mid single-digit organic growth, with
strong RIG.
- Nestlé Skin Health posted high single-digit organic growth,
with strong RIG and flat pricing.
|
Sales 9M-2018 |
Sales 9M-2017 |
RIG |
Pricing |
Organic growth |
Net M&A |
Foreign exchange |
Reported growth |
Other Businesses |
CHF 8.9 bn |
CHF 7.9 bn |
5.7% |
0.3% |
6.0% |
5.4% |
0.7% |
12.1% |
Organic growth of 6.0% was driven by strong RIG of 5.7% and
pricing of 0.3%. Net acquisitions increased sales by 5.4%, mainly
due to the consolidation of Atrium Innovations in Nestlé Health
Science. Foreign exchange increased sales by 0.7%. Reported sales
in Other Businesses increased by 12.1% to CHF 8.9 billion.
Nespresso maintained a mid single-digit organic growth rate with
strong growth in the Americas and Asia. Europe was resilient in a
competitive environment. Growth was supported by the launch of the
Vertuo system in six new markets in the third quarter. Vertuo, a
versatile coffee system with three capsule sizes, is now available
in fourteen markets. Nestlé Health Science continued to deliver mid
single-digit growth supported by medical nutrition and consumer
care products. The distribution of Atrium Innovation’s brands in
mass retail provided additional growth momentum. Nestlé Skin Health
posted high single-digit growth.
Outlook
Full-year guidance for 2018 confirmed, with organic sales growth
expected to be around 3%; underlying trading operating profit
margin improvement in line with our 2020 target. Restructuring
costs 1 are expected to be around CHF 700 million. Underlying
earnings per share in constant currency and capital efficiency are
expected to increase.
1 Not including impairment of fixed assets, litigation and
onerous contracts
Annex
Three-month sales overview by operating segment
|
Total Group |
Zone AMS |
Zone EMENA |
Zone AOA |
Nestlé Waters |
Other Businesses |
Sales 9M-2018 (CHF m) |
66’424 |
21’918 |
13’731 |
15’799 |
6’127 |
8’849 |
Sales 9M-2017 (CHF m) * |
65’124 |
22’569 |
13’241 |
15’331 |
6’093 |
7’890 |
RIG |
2.3% |
0.8% |
2.3% |
3.7% |
-0.2% |
5.7% |
Pricing |
0.5% |
0.6% |
-0.7% |
0.7% |
2.3% |
0.3% |
Organic growth |
2.8% |
1.4% |
1.6% |
4.4% |
2.1% |
6.0% |
Net M&A |
0.1% |
-1.1% |
-0.1% |
0.0% |
-0.8% |
5.4% |
Foreign exchange |
-0.9% |
-3.2% |
2.2% |
-1.3% |
-0.7% |
0.7% |
Reported sales growth |
2.0% |
-2.9% |
3.7% |
3.1% |
0.6% |
12.1% |
* Effective as from January 1, 2018, Nestlé Nutrition is
reported in the Zones as a regionally managed business, with the
Gerber Life Insurance business reported in Other Businesses. 2017
sales comparables have been restated mainly to reflect this change
of management responsibility and the new accounting standards for
revenue measurement following the implementation of IFRS 15.
Nine-month sales overview by product
|
Total Group |
Powdered & liquid beverages |
Water |
Milk products & ice cream |
Nutrition & Health Science |
Prepared dishes & cooking aids |
Confection-ery |
Petcare |
Sales 9M-2018 (CHF m) |
66’424 |
15’388 |
5’765 |
9’758 |
11’905 |
8’716 |
5’542 |
9’350 |
Sales 9M-2017 (CHF m) * |
65’124 |
14’732 |
5’700 |
9’880 |
11’189 |
8’601 |
5’974 |
9’048 |
RIG |
2.3% |
2.3% |
0.0% |
0.8% |
4.8% |
1.0% |
3.0% |
3.2% |
Pricing |
0.5% |
0.6% |
2.4% |
0.8% |
-0.4% |
0.1% |
-1.0% |
0.8% |
Organic growth |
2.8% |
2.9% |
2.4% |
1.6% |
4.4% |
1.1% |
2.0% |
4.0% |
* Effective as from January 1, 2018, Nestlé Nutrition is
reported in the Zones as a regionally managed business, with the
Gerber Life Insurance business reported in Other Businesses. 2017
sales comparables have been restated mainly to reflect this change
of management responsibility and the new accounting standards for
revenue measurement following the implementation of IFRS 15.
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