Mondelez International Inc Class A MDLZ

Mondelez's Staunch Focus on Driving Out Inefficiencies Should Sweeten the Pot for Brand Investments

Since taking the helm at Mondelez more than six years ago, CEO Dirk Van de Put has orchestrated a plan to drive balanced sales and profit growth by extending the distribution of its fare, fueling investments behind its local and global brands, empowering its local leaders, and increasing the agility with which it brings innovation to market (aims that are hitting the mark). Against this backdrop, Mondelez targets 3%-5% sales growth long term as it works to sell its wares in more channels and reinvests in new products aligned with consumer trends at home and abroad. Further, it has prudently made acquisitions of niche brands to build out its category and geographic exposure, and we anticipate it will continue to pursue inorganic targets when the opportunity arises.