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Vision
Nestlé's vision is "to be a leading, competitive, nutrition, health and wellness company delivering
improved shareholder value by being a preferred corporate citizen, preferred employer, and
preferred supplier selling preferred products."
1.2.1 Internationalization
Nestlé began internationalizing majorly during the First World War. At this period, expansion was
at its peak, between 1914 and 1918, as demands for the products went higher, there was the need
for supply of raw materials, and because of the limit on cross border trade, the company needed to
meet the customer’s demand and started its operations in the United States. It acquired facilities in
US and Australia, and by the end of the war, it has over 40 factories. After the war, request for the
products declined and the company in order to compete fairly in the market focused on research
and development and started launching other products aside milk and chocolates. Nestlé Company
has expanded through merger, acquisition, opening of branches in countries in the world and it has
become internationalized to becoming a Multinational Company, factories, operations and
products are seen in 191 countries in the globe which all shared the same goal, belief and objective
of Nutrition, health and Wellness.
Below is the percentage of Nestlé S.A operations among the various countries
In comparison with its competitors, such as Kellogg’s and Hershey, Nestlé S.A and PepsiCo.
According to CIS (https://csimarket.com/stocks/competitionSEG2.php?code=MDLZ), the market
share of Mondelez according to its various portfolios are summarized below in table 1
Table 1: the market share of some of Mondeléz’s product
Cheese and Grocery 7.61
Biscuits 37.95
Beverages 4.11
1.3.3 Internationalization
The 160 countries of business operations are scattered around Latin America, Asia Middle East
Africa, (AMEA) Europe and North America. The company manages its business on regional basis
by establishing regional management teams which are responsible for the operations in the region,
product categories and financial results in these regions.
The net revenue from these regions for the past four financial period is summarized below:
2017 2016 2015 2014
Net revenue (in millions)
Latin America $3,566 $3,392 $4,988 $5,153
AMEA 5,739 5,816 6,002 6,367
Europe 9,794 9,755 11,672 15,788
North America 6,797 6,960 6,974 6,936
$25,896 $25,923 $29,636 $34,244
Operating Expenses
Research and Development $0 $0 $0 $0
Short-Term Investments $0 $0 $0 $0
Common Stocks $0 $0 $0 $0
Capital Surplus $31,915,000 $31,847,000 $31,760,000 $31,651,000
Retained Earnings $22,749,000 $21,149,000 $20,700,000 $14,529,000
Treasury Stock ($18,555,000) ($16,713,000) ($14,462,000) ($11,112,000)
Other Equity ($9,998,000) ($11,122,000) ($9,986,000) ($7,318,000)
Gross Margin 39% 39% 39% 37%
Operating Margin 14% 10% 30% 9%
Pre-Tax Margin 12% 6% 27% 7%
Profit Margin 11% 6% 25% 6%
Pre-Tax ROE 12% 6% 28% 9%
After Tax ROE 11% 7% 26% 8%
2.2 Nestlé Financial Statement Summary for 2014 - 2017 (in $ '000,000)
2.2.4. Nestlé Data per Share for 2014 - 2017 (in $ '000,000)
2017 2016 2015 2014
Data per share
Weighted average number of shares
3 092 3 091 3 129 3 188
outstanding (in millions of units)
Basic earnings per share 2.32 2.76 2.90 4.54
Underlying earnings per share * 3.55 3.40 3.31 3.44
(b)
Dividend 2.35 2.30 2.25 2.20
Pay-out ratio based on basic earnings per (b)
101.3% 83.3% 77.6% 48.5%
share
Stock prices (high) 86.40 80.05 77.00 73.30
Stock prices (low) 71.45 67.00 64.55 63.85
Yield (a) 2.7/3.3 (b)
2.9/3.4 2.9/3.5 3.0/3.4
In the course of the business transactions, both Mondeléz and Nestlé are exposed to financial risk,
liquidity risks and operational task. From the statements of account, the risks Nestlé is exposed to
include: credit risk, market risk (including foreign currency risk and interest rate risk, commodity
price risk and equity price risk). Managing these risks is explained to be the duty of the Board of
Directors, who make decisions on the control measures s well s the process for risks management.
It is the specific duty of the chief executive officer to manage and monitors all the financial,
liquidity and operational risks. Moreover, there is a body that was established to ensure
implementation of the strategies decided upon by the board, designed for risk management. This
body is known as the Asset and Liability Management Committee (ALMC). The guidelines is
prepared known as treasury management guidelines, which this committee follows in defining,
classifying, approval, execution and monitoring of risks.
Mondelez Group is also exposed to market risk which include commodity price risk, interest rate
market risk and currency exchange risk. The Group manages the risk through the establishment of
risk management program that focus on the unpredictable financial markets in order to reduce the
negative effect that the volatility of the financial market has on the business operations.
3.1 Credit Risk
According to the definition given in the financial Statement (Nestlé Consolidated Financial;
statement, 2017), credit risk is the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations
resulting in financial loss to the group. credit risk arises on financial assets (liquid, non-current and
derivatives) and on trade and other receivables.
Most of the financial figures given are for Nestlé, as the company was cleared in the disclosure of
its risk in the figures, while Mondelez disclosed, but, not as detailed as Nestlé ’s. Nestlé Group
manages Credit risk through the application of risk management policies. The aim is to spread the
risks into different portfolios without concentrating them on one sector. Trade receivables are
items in the financial statement that is subject to credit risk, due to the large geographical base of
the company, the risk on trade receivables is able to be managed by reduction in the material
concentration of the credit risk on receivables. From the financial statements, the credit rating of
the financial assets (liquid assets, non-current financial assets and derivative assets is summarized
below:
(In Millions) 2017 2016 2015 2014
10552 10845 7719 11895
2047 2366 2053 1432
987 1128 445 273
1261 1226 1344 1174
Total 14827 15565 11561 14774
2014 as 100.359 105.35% 78.25% 100.00%
benchmark
%change 5.35% -21.75% -
0.359% 0.00%
Moreover, regarding Mondeléz management of capital risk, the group evaluates the variable and
fixed rate debt in addition to the current and the expected interest rate in the market where the
capital is raised. The specific capital risk the company is exposed to include the treasury rate,
corporate credit spreads, London interbank offered rate, commercial paper rates and Euro
interbank offered rate. The risks is managed using the forward interest rate contract, retirement of
long term debt and issuance of new agreement debts.
3.6 Managing the Risk Exposures
The use of derivatives: Nestlé s uses derivatives in managing the exposures to foreign exchange,
interest rate and commodity price risk. These derivatives are currency forwards, futures, options
and swaps. Also, Mondeléz uses derivatives, especially, forward interest rate contract as the
principal instrument for combatting and reducing the anticipated risk as a result of fluctuations in
the currency exchange rate, the commodity prices and interest rate exposures
Hedge Accounting: this is the use of some financial assets, financial liabilities and derivatives as
hedge instrument against changes in fair value of recognized assets and liabilities. Fair value
hedges are used to mitigate interest rate risks and foreign currency risks. Cash flow hedges are
used by matching a particular risk with a recognized assets or liability. This is used to hedge
specific transactions like anticipated export sales, purchase of commodities, expected payment and
receipts.
Undesignated derivatives: This are derivatives acquired without using it for hedging. These
derivatives are acquired for possible risk management although it is not tied to nay hedging. Nestlé
uses this also in managing the group’s risk
Nestlé invested in various portfolio. These include powdered and liquid beverage, water milk
product and ice cream, nutrition and health science, prepared dishes and cooking aids,
confectionery, and pet care. The amount invested for the four year period is shown in the table
below:
2017 2016 2015 2014
Long term investment 29426 28740 32284 33327
(millions)
5.0 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
5.1. Nestlé S.A
For Nestlé Group, being a multinational company with autonomous branches in countries in the
world, the consolidated financial statement is prepared according to the guidelines set by the
International Financial Reporting Standards as prepared by the International Accounting Standard
Board (IASB) and the Swiss laws and regulations.
The share capital of Nestlé Group comprise of registered shares only. Registered shares refer to
shares that confers voting right ton the holder and the shareholders have right to dividends.
Moreover, there is no share certificates the share capital of the group was reduced two times during
the four year period under review for this study (2014 – 2017). This was as a result of the share
buy-back program of 8 million CHF embarked on by the group in 2014. The resulted in the
cancellations of shares.
The board of Director consist of 14 members including the chairman. The chairman is the only
member that was engaged previously in the management of the company, otherwise, the other
members on the board have no prior management engagement with Nestlé, and they also have no
serious business engagement with the Group that may limit their independency. Due to the
business operations of the Nestlé Group, board of director s highly structured and the members
have different diversities, in the age, nationality, educational qualification, professional
qualification skills classification and sector expertise. With the exception of the chairman, all the
other members are non-executive members. The chairman of the board is responsible for directing
and controlling the Nestlé group including the Nestlé Science, Nestlé’s Skin and Nestlé s
engagement with L’Oréal. The nomination and succession of Board member is a responsibility of
the Boards Nomination and Sustainability Committee and external consultants when their view is
needed. Moreover, the board members are subject to age limit of 72 years and 12 year term limit,
in order for long term succession planning. The nomination committee consist of a non-executive
board member whose independency is not compromised, the chairman of the board, and two other
non-executive and independent board members. In 2017 Annual general Meeting, there was a
transition to a new chairman and a New CEO of the group. Paul Bulcke is the current Chairman
of the board and Ulf Mark Schneider is the CEO. The table below shows he changes made to the
board for the four financial years in view (2014 – 2017).
2017 2016 2015 2014
Chairman Paul Bulcke Peter Brabeck- Peter Brabeck- Peter Brabeck-
Letmathe Letmathe Letmathe
CEO Ulf Mark Schneider Paul Bulcke Paul Bulcke Paul Bulcke
1st Vice Chairman Andreas Koopman Andreas Koopman Andreas Koopman Andreas Koopman
nd
2 Vice Chairman Henri de Castries - Rolf Hanggi
others 10 members: 10 members: 11 members: 9 members:
Beat w Hess Beat Hess Beat Hess Beat Hess
Renato Fassbing Renato Fassbing Renato Fassbing Daniel Borel
Steven G. Hoch Steven G. Hoch Daniel Borel Steven G. Hoch
Naina Lal Kidwai Naina Lal Kidwai Steven G. Hoch Naina Lal Kidwai
Jean-Pierre Roth Jean-Pierre Roth Naina Lal Kidwai Titia de lange
Ann M. Veneman Ann M. Veneman Jean-Pierre Roth Jean-Pierre Roth
Eva Cheng Henri de Castries Ann M. Veneman Ann M. Veneman
Ruth K. Oniang’o Eva Cheng Henri de Castries Henri de Castries
Patric Aebischer Ruth K. Oniang’o Eva Cheng Eva Cheng
Ursula M. Nurns Patric Aebischer Ruth K. Oniang’o
Patric Aebischer
The tenure for most of Board members is 12 financial year. Those that have complete their 12 year
period were replaced while those that were yet to complete the membership period were retained
The remuneration of the board and other committees is the responsibility of the Compensation
Committee. The compensation committee consist of the vice chairman and at least two of the other
non-executive directors. The committee proposes the remuneration of the chairman, the CEO and
each of the other board members. The members of the compensation committee are independent.
The committee present proposal of the remuneration to the board at the annual general meeting.
The audit committee is responsible for overseeing the internal and external audit, the financial
reporting, and the compliance and risk management.
The audit committee consist of an n independent and non-executive board member as its
chairperson, and a minimum of two other non-executive members excluding the CEO or any
former member of the board. One of the members must have financial expertise, the others must
have knowledge in auditing and accounting practices
5.2 Mondeléz International Inc.
Board of Director
Post Name
Period 2016 2017 2015 2014
Irene B. Irene B. Irene B. Irene B.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rosenfeld Rosenfeld Rosenfeld Rosenfeld
Executive Vice President and Chief Brian T. Brian T. Brian T.
Financial Officer Brian T. Gladden Gladden Gladden Gladden
Executive Vice President and President, Maurizio Maurizio
Asia, Middle East and Africa Brusadelli Brusadelli
Executive Vice President and President, Lawrence Lawrence
EEMEA MacDougall MacDougall
Executive Vice President and President, Asia Maurizio Timothy P.
Pacific Brusadelli Cofer
Timothy P. Mark A.
Timothy P. Cofer Timothy P. Cofer Clouse
Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer Cofer Officer Officer
Roberto de Roberto de Roberto de Mark A.
Executive Vice President and President, Oliveira Oliveira Oliveira Clouse
North America Marques Marques Marques
Executive Vice President, Research, Robin S. Robin S. Robin S. Jean E.
Development and Quality Hargrove Hargrove Hargrove Spence
Executive Vice President and President, Alejandro R. Alejandro R. Gustavo H. Gustavo H.
Latin America Lorenzo Lorenzo Abelenda Abelenda
Karen J. Karen J.
Executive Vice President, Human Resources Karen J. May Karen J. May May May
Executive Vice President, Integrated Supply Daniel P. Daniel P.
Chain Daniel P. Myers Daniel P. Myers Myers Myers
Executive Vice President and General Gerhard W. Gerhard W. Gerhard W. Gerhard W.
Counsel Pleuhs Pleuhs Pleuhs Pleuhs
Executive Vice President and President, Hubert Hubert
Europe Hubert Weber Hubert Weber Weber Weber
The Corporate governance of Mondeléz did not really change since 2014. The only changes are
one or two executive vice presidents who were being replaced annually. Overall, the same faces
that have been there since 2014. Also, there some changes in the categorization of countries, we
have are the ones there in AMEA referring to Africa, Middle East and Asia. There also is EEMEA
referring to East Europe, Middle East and Africa. This term was used in 2014 and 2015 while
AMEA was used in 2016 and 2017. Also, there are some sectors like the Strategic initiative which
was held by David Brearton, the executive vice president for strategic initiatives in 2014, but these
was no longer in place as at 2015. Another sector is the strategy sector. Tracey Belcourt was the
executive vice president of strategy in 2014, but, the sector was no longer there in the board as at
2017.
The corporate governance of Mondelez is well organized and effective. The board consist of the
chairman/CEO and independent directors. Independent here means, they were not previous
employees of the company. The aim of the board is for the governance, organizations of procedures
and other activities that the company is to embark on. The rules and regulations guiding the
corporate governance of Mondeléz can be found in the article of incorporation, By-laws, code of
business conduct and ethics for non-employee directors and corporate governance guidelines.
keeping to these regulations is the role of the governance committee who evaluates directors and
present any changes that needs to be activated to the board.is the chairman perform dual role as a
chairman of the board and also as the CEO of the company and he happens to be the only employee
who is on the board is the Chairman/CEO. The code of conduct that is being adopted by Mondeléz
is the code of ethics item 406 of regulation s-k.’ the members of the board are independent
directors. A minimum of nine directors are expected to be on the board aside the chairman/CEO.
The directors are elected annually by the shareholders during the annual general meetings. The
majority vote wins. The directors are expected to strengthen the board and the overall company.
Although there is annual assessment to provide check and balance for any elected director, which
mean, if he fails to carry out his duties to the company, he can be replaced before the tenure ends,
the average tenure for each elected director is five years.
The audit committee of Mondeléz is saddled with the responsibility of overseeing the company’s
accounting and financial reporting processes, the internal and external audits a d the financial
statements. The audit committee is composed of at least three non-employee directors. Each of
these directors must meet the necessary independence criterial spelt by the NASDAQ stock market
and the other relevant laws. Each of the directors must be able to read, understand and interpret
financial statements. At least, one of the committee members must be an audit committee financial
experts as defined by the security and exchange commission (SEC). Moreover, the audit
committee is to assist the board in its oversight of the integrity of the financial statements, the
processes and control over the financial and accounting reporting practices, ensuring the
compliance with the legal practices and regulatory requirements of the company as well as the host
country, where the company is carrying out operations. Another role of the audit committee is to
ensure the guidelines and policies guiding risk management and risk assessment are complied with.
For the past four years, that is the period under review for this study, the company has complied
with the rules and regulation regarding the audit committee.
The numeration committee for Mondeléz is known as the Finance Committee of the Board of
Directors g. For the four financial period under review for this study, the finance committee has
followed the same pattern as described by the charter guiding it. The finance committee compose
of the not less than three non-employee directors (all the directors are non-employee except the
chairman/CEO). The finance committees is to be appointed by the board and the member designate
a chairman among themselves. The committee will make suggestion regarding company’s
financial expenditure, including remuneration after thorough analysis and present their report to
the board for approval.
Presently, the market price of Mondeléz international on the NASDAQ stock market is $42.83.
2017 2016 2015 2014
Dividend per 0.82 0.72 0.64 0.58
share ($)
Market value of 42 44 44 36
share ($)
Net Income $2,922,000 $1,659,000 $7,267,000 $2,184,000
7.0 CONCLUSION
This study relates to the trend of financial and non-financial activities of two multinational
companies that have market share in Malaysia, Nestlé S.A and Mondeléz International Inc. Both
companies have operating and manufacturing centers in Malaysia. This study attempt to
understand the trend of changes in the business risks, the composition of its corporate governance,
the revenue generated, the dividend given to shareholders amongst others between the financial
period of 2014 and 2014. Nestlé is a Switzerland originated company while Mondeléz in an
American company that started as Cadbury from the United Kingdom.
They are differences in their operating styles as well as the way they prepare their Group financial
statement. Mondeléz, being an American company uses the generally accepted Accounting
Principles in line with the American laws, rules and regulations, for fairness and true view of the
financial statements while Nestlé s uses the International Financial Reporting standards in its
preparing of its financial statements. Both uses internal and external auditors and both uses the
dividend policy as shareholders remuneration.
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