Company profile Royal Wessanen is a leading company in the organic food market in Europe. In 2011, Wessanen generated revenue of €594 million with 1,600 employees.
Royal Wessanen Operating mainly in France, the Benelux, the UK, Germany and Italy, we
manage and develop our brands and products in the grocery and health
food channels. Our brands - such as Bjorg, Whole Earth, Zonnatura,
Clipper, Bonneterre, Ekoland, De Rit, Allos and Tartex - are
pioneering brands in the organic food markets.
Next to our leading position in organic food businesses, we also produce
and market frozen snack products (Beckers, Bicky) in the Benelux
(Frozen Foods). Our US operations (ABC) are to be divested in 2012.
Incorporated in 1765 1913: distinguished with title Royal Headquarters in Amsterdam (NL) Since 1959 listed at NYSE Euronext Amsterdam (WES NA) Market cap ± €165 mln (Oct. 2012)
Shares outstanding: 76mln
Leading in organic food in Europe
factsheet Company profile October 2012
Factsheet
October 2012
General enquiries Phone +31 20 3122 122
Twitter @RoyalWessanen / www.wessanen.com
Press, investor and analysts enquiries
Carl Hoyer, VP Corporate Communications
Phone +31 20 3122 140
Strategic objectives 2012-2014
Topline growth
o Grow core brands & core categories
o Build strongholds in new markets
o Country specific growth strategies
o Launch fewer, bigger, better innovations
o Execute acquisitions shortlist
Profitability improvement
o Central sourcing savings
o Pricing strategies towards customers
o Improve operational excellence with SAP
o Filling own factories
Enablers
o Improve talent performance management
o Simplify how we conduct business
o Activate Organic Expertise Centre, integrate quality
In € million Q3ʼ12 9mʼ12
Revenue (continuing operations) 138.5 435.2
Normalised operating result 3.3 7.6
Net result 3.7 8.3
Operating cash flow (continuing operations) (0.2) 5.2
Net debt 56.6 -
Revenue split 9mon 2012
Organic, what is it?!
All organic food is GMO-free (genetically modified organisms) and food colouring is prohibited
No artificial fertilisers are allowed Usage by food manufacturers of additives and
processing aids is restricted Strict rules the way animals must be cared for Organic food has been grown and processed
according to EU regulations It is controlled by a unique certification system
to make sure that it meets these requirements National certifications, such as AB in France, EKO
in the Netherlands and Bio in Germany A mandatory European certification An attractive and growing market with significant, sustainable potential
European market €21bn in size (2011) Per capita consumption rising although still low Increasingly engaging mainstream consumer Consumers appreciating rich taste, health benefits
and sustainable production methods
Grocery
HFS
Frozen Foods
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