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    Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ)

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    Mondelez International, Inc. is a global leader in the snack food industry, operating in over 150 countries. The company specializes in the production and sale of chocolate, biscuits, and baked snacks, with additional ventures in gum & candy, cheese & grocery, and powdered beverages . Mondelez's product categories are organized into five main segments, with a strategic focus on generating the majority of its revenue from its core snacking categories .

    1. Biscuits & Baked Snacks - Produces a wide range of biscuits and baked snack products, contributing significantly to the company's revenue.
    2. Chocolate - Offers a variety of chocolate products, playing a crucial role in the company's core business strategy.
    3. Gum & Candy - Engages in the production and sale of gum and candy products, complementing its core snack offerings.
    4. Beverages - Involves the production and distribution of powdered beverages, expanding the company's product portfolio.
    5. Cheese & Grocery - Includes cheese and grocery items, providing additional variety to the company's product lineup.
    NamePositionExternal RolesShort Bio

    Dirk Van de Put

    ExecutiveBoard

    Chairman and CEO

    Director at AB InBev SA/NV

    Dirk Van de Put has been CEO since November 2017 and Chairman since April 2018. He has over 30 years of experience in the food and consumer packaged goods industry, with expertise in emerging and developed markets.

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    Brian Stevens

    Executive

    SVP, Corporate Controller & Chief Accounting Officer

    None

    Brian Stevens joined MDLZ in February 2025. He previously held senior finance roles at Baxter International and Groupon.

    Deepak D. Iyer

    Executive

    EVP and President, AMEA

    None

    Deepak Iyer joined MDLZ in 2016 and became EVP and President, AMEA in June 2023. He has over 25 years of leadership experience in sales, marketing, and general management.

    Gustavo C. Valle

    Executive

    EVP and President, North America

    None

    Gustavo Valle joined MDLZ in March 2022. He has transformed the North American business into a sustainable growth engine.

    Laura Stein

    Executive

    EVP, Corporate & Legal Affairs, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary

    None

    Laura Stein oversees legal and corporate affairs at MDLZ. Her exact start date is not specified in the documents.

    Luca Zaramella

    Executive

    EVP and CFO

    None

    Luca Zaramella has been CFO since August 2018. He has extensive experience in corporate finance and strategic financial management, having joined MDLZ in 1996.

    Mariano C. Lozano

    Executive

    EVP and President, Latin America

    None

    Mariano Lozano joined MDLZ in May 2022 and leads the Latin American business. He previously held leadership roles at Danone.

    Martin Renaud

    Executive

    EVP, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer

    None

    Martin Renaud leads marketing and sales transformation at MDLZ, focusing on brand building and sales execution.

    Stephanie Lilak

    Executive

    EVP and Chief People Officer

    None

    Stephanie Lilak joined MDLZ in January 2024. She previously held senior HR roles at Bumble Inc., Dunkin’ Brands, and General Mills.

    Vinzenz P. Gruber

    Executive

    EVP and President, Europe

    None

    Vinzenz Gruber has been with MDLZ since 1989 (with a break) and is retiring effective April 1, 2025. He has led the European business since January 2019.

    Volker Kuhn

    Executive

    EVP and President, Europe (effective April 1, 2025)

    Chairman and Non-Executive Board Member of FROSTA AG

    Volker Kuhn joined MDLZ in January 2025 and will assume the role of EVP and President, Europe, on April 1, 2025. He has extensive experience in consumer products and business transformations.

    Anindita Mukherjee

    Board

    Director

    None

    Anindita Mukherjee joined the MDLZ Board in January 2023. She has held senior leadership roles at Pernod Ricard, S.C. Johnson, and PepsiCo.

    Brian McNamara

    Board

    Director

    CEO of Haleon plc; Director at Haleon plc; Director at Consumer Goods Forum

    Brian McNamara joined the MDLZ Board in February 2024. He is the CEO of Haleon plc and has extensive experience in the consumer products industry.

    Cees 't Hart

    Board

    Director

    Chairman of the Supervisory Board of KLM; Member of the Board of AirFranceKLM; Member of the Supervisory Board of Randstad

    Cees 't Hart joined the MDLZ Board in July 2023. He previously served as CEO of Carlsberg Group and Royal FrieslandCampina.

    Charles E. Bunch

    Board

    Director

    Director at Marathon Petroleum Corporation

    Charles E. Bunch has been a director since September 2016. He previously served as Executive Chairman of PPG Industries and Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.

    Ertharin Cousin

    Board

    Director

    Founder and CEO of Food Systems for the Future Institute; Director at Bayer AG; Director at Borealis Foods

    Ertharin Cousin joined the MDLZ Board in January 2022. She has over 40 years of leadership experience in non-profit, government, and corporate sectors.

    Jane Hamilton Nielsen

    Board

    Director

    COO and CFO of Ralph Lauren Corporation

    Jane Hamilton Nielsen has been a director since May 2021. She is also the COO and CFO of Ralph Lauren Corporation and has extensive experience in finance and operations.

    Jorge S. Mesquita

    Board

    Director

    Director at Humana Inc.

    Jorge S. Mesquita has been a director since May 2012. He has extensive experience in global business operations and marketing.

    Michael A. Todman

    Board

    Director

    Director at Brown-Forman Corporation, Carrier Global Corporation, and Prudential Financial, Inc.

    Michael A. Todman has been a director since May 2020. He has extensive experience in global business operations and corporate governance.

    Patrick T. Siewert

    Board

    Independent Lead Director

    Lead Director at Avery Dennison Corporation

    Patrick T. Siewert has been a director since October 2012 and Lead Director since May 2022. He has extensive experience in the food and beverage industry and corporate governance.

    1. Given that volume declines in North America have moderated but still need to improve, and considering the ongoing softness in the U.S. biscuit business, how confident are you in achieving the expected volume growth in the second half and reaching the upper end of your revenue guidance? ,

    2. With cocoa prices being a material headwind in the second half and your expectation of higher costs related to cocoa, how are you planning to manage margins in your chocolate business, and are you considering further price increases that might impact volume and market share? ,

    3. In North America, consumers are seeking products at lower absolute price points, impacting brands like Chips Ahoy!, and you are introducing new packs in the $3 to $4 range; how will this strategy affect your profitability, and what risks do you see in balancing value offerings with margin protection? ,

    4. Despite strong earnings growth and cash flow running at $4 billion plus, your long-term free cash flow guidance remains at $3 billion; what are the key factors preventing you from raising this guidance, and how should investors think about your capital allocation priorities? ,

    5. With the ERP transition and SAP implementation planned over the next four years, what risks does this pose to your business operations and financial performance, particularly in 2025, and how are you mitigating potential disruptions associated with such a significant system change? ,

    Program DetailsProgram 1
    Approval DateJanuary 1, 2023
    End Date/DurationDecember 31, 2025
    Total additional amount$6.0 billion
    Remaining authorization$3.2 billion as of September 30, 2024
    DetailsThe program allows for discretionary repurchases determined by management.

    Competitors mentioned in the company's latest 10K filing.

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    The company is considered a market competitor or has been selected on the basis of industry, global focus or industry leadership.

    The company is considered a market competitor or has been selected on the basis of industry, global focus or industry leadership.

    The company is considered a market competitor or has been selected on the basis of industry, global focus or industry leadership.

    Danone S.A.

    The company is considered a market competitor or has been selected on the basis of industry, global focus or industry leadership.

    The company is considered a market competitor or has been selected on the basis of industry, global focus or industry leadership.

    The company is considered a market competitor or has been selected on the basis of industry, global focus or industry leadership.

    The company is considered a market competitor or has been selected on the basis of industry, global focus or industry leadership.

    The company is considered a market competitor or has been selected on the basis of industry, global focus or industry leadership.

    Nestlé S.A.

    The company is considered a market competitor or has been selected on the basis of industry, global focus or industry leadership.

    The company is considered a market competitor or has been selected on the basis of industry, global focus or industry leadership.

    The company is considered a market competitor or has been selected on the basis of industry, global focus or industry leadership.

    The company is considered a market competitor or has been selected on the basis of industry, global focus or industry leadership.

    NameStart DateEnd DateReason for Change
    PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP2001 PresentCurrent auditor

    Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.

    CompanyYearDetails

    Evirth (Shanghai) Industrial Co., Ltd

    2024

    Planned Acquisition: Mondelēz is set to acquire a majority stake in Evirth to expand its presence in China’s fast-growing frozen-to-chilled baked snacks market. The deal, announced on September 20, 2024 and expected to close in Q4 2024, includes strategic objectives to leverage advanced R&D, technical expertise, and iconic brands while incurring $2M in acquisition-related costs.

    Ricolino

    2022

    Completed Acquisition: Acquired from Grupo Bimbo for approximately $1.3 billion through a mix of cash and debt, this deal, completed on November 1, 2022, doubled Mondelēz’s business in Mexico and tripled its routes to market, reinforcing its strategic expansion in the confectionery segment.

    Clif Bar & Company

    2022

    Completed Acquisition: Announced on June 20, 2022 and completed on August 1, 2022, it was valued at approximately $2.9 billion (including $2.6 billion cash and a $0.3 billion one-time expense) with additional potential contingent payments through 2025–2026, expanding Mondelēz’s global snack bar, refrigerated snacking, and performance nutrition portfolios.

    Chipita Global S.A.

    2022

    Completed Acquisition: Finalized on January 3, 2022, for a total of approximately €1.7 billion ($1.9 billion) (with €1.3 billion in cash and assuming €0.4 billion of debt), this deal enhanced Mondelēz’s position in Central and Eastern Europe’s baked snacks market through strategic synergies and incremental revenue growth, despite notable integration costs.

    Recent developments and announcements about MDLZ.

    8-K Filings

    • 8-K Filing

      ·
      Feb 19, 2025, 9:34 PM
      Leadership Changes

      Mondelez International names Brian Stevens as SVP, Corporate Controller & CAO effective Feb 10, 2025. His compensation includes a $545,900 base, 65% target incentive and $550K equity grant. Michael Call will serve as CAO until then before transitioning to SVP, NA Finance

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