Q3 2011: Wessanen's next consecutive quarter with progression
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Q3 highlights
* Q3 autonomous revenue growth +8.0% (5.2% volume)
* Grocery continues to perform well
* ABC showing very strong performance in third quarter
CEO Statement
Piet Hein Merckens (CEO) comments: "I am increasingly confident with our
progress and consecutive results being realised. Within the organic markets we
are well positioned with our strong brands. Grocery was showing a good balance
of growing sales and increased profits. It continues to perform well with
ongoing focus on brand activation and innovations such as the French lunchboxes.
Bjorg continued to gain market share and we relaunched Zonnatura just this week.
At HFS we increased focus on our brands and higher value added distribution by
divesting two activities. In general, our branded HFS activities are performing
satisfactorily. At HFS wholesale we continue to work hard at implementing
multiple improvements, of which several have yet to translate into tangible
results. At Frozen Foods, focus is on both sales growth and managing operating
costs. We are tapping on improvement initiatives to grow the top line and bottom
line. ABC realised a very strong quarter driven by the success of gaining
additional distribution for ready-to-drink pouches and production efficiencies.
Going forward, we are cautiously optimistic. We have a strong team in place and
the execution of our strategy is progressing. Some signs of improvement are
already showing in different areas, for example at Grocery, whereas in some
other areas improvements are yet to be seen and remain the focus of our efforts.
We also have to deal with an element of uncertainty due to persistently subdued
European economic environment and pressured consumer confidence. Despite these
macro-economic challenges we are firmly determined to improve our performance
step-by-step and further solidify our positions and brands in the European
organic markets."
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For more information
Carl Hoyer (VP Corporate Communications)
Phone +31 (0)20 3122 140 / +31 (0)6 123 556 58
Emailcarl.hoyer(at)wessanen.com / investor.relations(at)wessanen.com
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