Research and Markets: In September 2007, Associated British Foods Acquired a 20% Stake in W Jordan & Son Limited, UK to Compliment Its Interests and Expertise in Cereal-Based Branded Foods

Business Wire, Jan 8, 2008

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c78898) has announced the addition of 'Premium Company Profile: Associated British Foods plc' to their offering.

Introduction

Associated British Foods (ABF) has been growing through acquisitions of complimentary businesses. It aims to increase its presence in newer markets and segments by adding greater diversity to its product portfolio and expanding its operations. The company has divested businesses and focused on reshaping its businesses in order to achieve operational efficiency and drive sales and profit growth.

Scope

Contains corporate strategy, value chain presence and SWOT Analysis Provides detailed business description, segment analysis, 5-year financial trends, key products and key competitors Includes information on suppliers/ partners, shareholding structure and key employees with biographies

Highlights

The group has manufacturing operations in 46 countries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Americas and Asia Pacific. The company recorded revenues of PS5,996 million during the fiscal year ended September 2006, an increase of 6.7% over 2005. The company derived over half of its turnover from the production and sale of food products in 2006. The company faces competition across all its product lines, including grocery, ingredients and primary foods, from other companies operating regionally, nationally or globally. In order to compliment its interests and expertise in cereal-based branded foods both in the UK and internationally, the company, in September 2007, acquired a 20% stake in W Jordan & Son (Silo) Limited, UK.

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Overview

Catalyst

Company Structure

Company Overview and Key Facts

Business Description

History

Company Locations and Subsidiaries

Company Financials

Revenue by Division

Revenue by Geography

Products and Services List

Major Products and Services

List of Products

List of Brands

Competitors and strategic business relationships

Top Competitors

Suppliers and Partners

Clients

Strategy

Vision

Company Statement

Strategy

Corporate Social Responsibility

SWOT Analysis

Overview

Strengths

Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

Value Chain Analysis

Raw material

Manufacturing

Distribution and sales

Marketing

Services

Key Employees

List of Key Employees

Key Employee Biographies

Financial and Operational Overview

Financial Overview

Key Industry-specific Ratios

Appendix

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Source: Datamonitor