Associated British Foods plc (ABF) - Financial and Strategic Analysis
Review
Reference Code: GDAE40368FSA Publication Date: JUL 2010
Weston Centre, 10 Grosvenor Phone Revenue
+44 207 3996500 9,255 (million GBP)
Street
London Fax +44 207 3996580 Net Profit 359 (million GBP)
W1K 4QY Website www.abf.co.uk Employees 96,251
United Kingdom Exchange ABF [London Stock Exchange ] Industry Alternative Energy
Company Overview
Associated British Foods plc (ABF) is mainly engaged in the processing and manufacturing of food products worldwide. The
company’s operations are classified into five segments: Grocery, Sugar, Agriculture, Ingredients, and Retail. ABF is one of the
Europe's largest food companies and has significant business approach in Australia, China, and the US. It is the largest
purchaser of agricultural products, including grain and sugar beet. ABF is the leading supplier of animal feeds in the UK. The
company also has interests in various ethanol plants and electricity co-generation units. The company operates in over 44
countries and is headquartered at London, the UK.
Key Executives SWOT Analysis
Name Title Associated British Foods plc, SWOT Analysis
George G Weston Chief Executive Officer Strengths Weaknesses
John G Bason Director, Finance
Strong Growth Prospects High Dependence on the UK
Peter Smith Director Market
Lord Jay of Ewelme GCMG Director Leading Market Player
Limited Liquidity Position
WG Galen Weston OC Director
Source: Annual Report, Company Website, Primary and Secondary Research
GlobalData
Opportunities Threats
Share Data
Strong Growth Prospects in Sugar Business in China
Associated British Foods plc Biofuels Production
Share Price (GBP) as on 22-Jul-2010 10.60 Financial Crisis and
0.46 Acquisitions and Joint