Pepsico Beats as Consumers Come Back to ‘Big Trusted Brands’: CFO

The video discusses the impact of COVID-19 on consumer habits, highlighting a shift towards trusted brands and home consumption. PepsiCo's strategy focuses on innovation and market share growth, with investments in new products and acquisitions. Operational adjustments include safety measures and inventory management. Financial strategies involve managing debt and leveraging low borrowing costs for acquisitions.

What consumer trend has been observed regarding brand preference during the pandemic?

• A shift towards smaller, niche brands

• A decline in brand loyalty

• A preference for big, trusted brands

• An increase in brand switching

Which product category benefits from the trend of eating at home?

• Beverages

• Quaker products

• Fast food

• Frozen meals

How is the company aiming to increase its market share?

• By acquiring smaller competitors

• Through innovation and new product launches

• By reducing prices

• By cutting advertising costs

What operational change has the company made to adapt to social distancing?

• Increased employee density

• Reduced SKU count

• Increased marketing efforts

• Stopped production temporarily

Why has the company decided to carry higher inventory levels?

• To reduce storage costs

• To ensure customer service amidst unpredictability

• To increase product variety

• To decrease production costs

What financial strategy has the company employed to manage its debt?

• Increased floating debt

• Extended debt maturity

• Reduced fixed debt

• Increased short-term borrowing

Which recent acquisition is mentioned as part of the company's strategy?

• Coca-Cola

• Rockstar Energy

• Red Bull

• Nestle