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2007 GREATER ST. LOUIS TOP 50 AWARDS: Nestle Purina PetCare Company

St. Louis Commerce Magazine, Dec 2007 by Dalin, Shera

Nestle Purina Petcare Company

One Checkerboard Square

St. Louis, MO 63164

(314) 982-1000

www.purina.com

W. Patrick McGinnis, President & CEO

Rock Foster, CFO

Description: Nestle Purina PetCare Company in St. Louis is the headquarters for all pet care related business for Nestle in North America, South America, Latin America and the Caribbean. Nestle Purina is committed to improving the lives of cats and dogs around the world by offering a portfolio of more than 40 brands.

Employees:

2004: 1,975

2005: 1,994

2006: 1,975

History: Nestle Purina PetCare Company was formed in 2001, but its roots in St. Louis stretch back more than a century. The Ralston Purina Company was created in St. Louis in 1894 by William H. Danforth. The Company became recognized for its leading pet care brands, including Purina(R) Dog Chow(R), Purina Cat Chow(R) and Purina ONE(R). In 2001, the merger of Nestle's Friskies products and Ralston Purina's pet care products created Nestle Purina PetCare Company, a globally competitive leader in the pet care industry.

Distinction: Nestle Purina is an established leader in pet care. The Company has consistently grown sales and market shares through innovation and a dedication to industry leading processes. Nestle Purina is committed to the St. Louis area with its downtown headquarters providing employment for approximately 2,000 residents in the metropolitan area. In addition, the Company provides support to local organizations through annual contributions of $1 million. St. Louis is headquarters for Nestle Purina's North American and South American operations.

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