Kraft Foods Shareholders OK Mondelez - Analyst Blog
May 29 2012 - 10:45AM
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Kraft Foods, Inc. (KFT), which is in the
process of splitting into two independent companies, a global
snacks company and a North American grocery company, recently
announced that its shareholders have approved the name Mondelez
International, Inc. for the global snacks business. More than 90%
of the shareholders who cast their votes favored the new name.
Mondelez literally means a delicious world.
Following the split, global snacks will consist of the current
Kraft Foods Europe and Developing Markets units as well as the
North American snacks and confectionery businesses. The North
American grocery business would consist of the current US
Beverages, Cheese, Convenient Meals and Grocery segments and the
non-snack categories in Canada and Food Service. The spin-off is
expected to be completed before the end of this year.
The North American grocery business, which includes popular
brands like Oscar Mayer meat and Kraft cheese, will be an
independent public company called Kraft Foods Group, Inc. and will
trade under the ticker symbol KRFT. The snacks company, Mondelez
will market popular brands like Cadbury, Jacobs, LU, Milka,
Nabisco, Oreo, Tang and Trident and will trade under the ticker
symbol MDLZ.
Our Recommendation
We currently have a Neutral recommendation on Kraft Foods. The
stock carries a Zacks #3 Rank (a short-term ‘Hold’ rating).
Overall, we are encouraged by Kraft’s strategy of continued cost
management, price increases, expansion into emerging markets and
continued strong momentum from its designated Power Brands.
Further, the spin-off is expected to allow Kraft to focus on its
distinct strategic priorities and allocate resources optimally.
However, we remain concerned about rising input costs and
vulnerability to currency translations.
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