Nestle CEO Focuses on Organic Growth and Cost Savings

The transcript discusses industry trends, growth expectations, and strategic initiatives for cost savings. It highlights the impact of US protectionism policies and the balance of local production. The European market's pricing strategies and deflationary trends are also covered, with a focus on Nespresso's pricing power and Brexit's impact on the UK market.

What was a significant trend in the industry during the second half of the year?

• Increase in volume growth

• Stable volume growth

• Unchanged volume growth

• Reduction in volume growth

What is Nestle's long-term organic growth target by 2020?

• 3-4%

• 2-3%

• 5-6%

• 7-8%

Where does Nestle plan to achieve significant cost savings by 2020?

• Non-customer facing structural costs

• Marketing expenses

• Research and development

• Customer-facing operations

How does Nestle view its role in managing underperforming business units?

• As investors

• As operating managers

• As consultants

• As traders

What is Nestle's strategy to mitigate the impact of US border tax on imported products?

• Shift production to other countries

• Increase local production

• Reduce imports

• Balance top line and local production

What was a significant challenge in the European market towards the end of the year?

• Stable pricing

• Deflationary sentiment

• High demand

• Inflationary pressures

How does Nestle plan to address raw material price increases in the UK post-Brexit?

• Increase imports

• No price changes

• Selective price adjustments

• General price increase