Cadbury Strategy
Cadbury India- Study in strategy
Abstract
Cadbury is India’s biggest player in the field of chocolates, cocoa products and confectionary items. The company has a loyal consumer base and market defining products in many categories. Some of its brands such as “dairy milk” are referred to as the ‘gold standard’ in its field and it dominates the market share with products like Bournvita amongst its sizable brand arsenal.
Introduction
Cadbury was originally incorporated as a wholly owned subsidiary of Cadbury Schweppes Overseas Ltd (CSOL) in 1948. The company’s original name was Cadbury Fry (India) Ltd. In 1978, CSOL diluted its equity stake to 40% to comply with FERA guidelines. In 1982, the name was changed to Hindustan Cocoa Products. CSOL’s shareholding was increased to 51% in Jan ’83 through a preferential rights issue of Rs700mm. The current name was restored in Dec ’89. In 2001, Cadbury Schweppes made an open offer to acquire the 49% public holding in the company. The parent holds over 90% of the equity capital after the first open offer. A second open offer has been made to buyback the balance shareholding, after which the company would operate as a 100% subsidiary of Cadbury Schweppes Plc Ever since the Cadbury is in India in 1947, Cadbury chocolates have ruled the hearts of Indians with their fabulous taste. The company today employs nearly 2000 people across India. Its one of the oldest and strongest players in the Indian confectionary industry with an estimated 68 per cent value share and 62 per cent volume share of the total chocolate market. It has exhibited continuously strong revenue growth of 34 per cent and net profit growth of 24 per cent throughout the 1990’s.
Cadbury Schweppes Cadbury Schweppes is the biggest international beverage and confectionery companies in the world and has a strong regional presence in beverages in the Americas and Australia. With origins stretching back over 200 years, today their products – which include brands such
Abstract
Cadbury is India’s biggest player in the field of chocolates, cocoa products and confectionary items. The company has a loyal consumer base and market defining products in many categories. Some of its brands such as “dairy milk” are referred to as the ‘gold standard’ in its field and it dominates the market share with products like Bournvita amongst its sizable brand arsenal.
Introduction
Cadbury was originally incorporated as a wholly owned subsidiary of Cadbury Schweppes Overseas Ltd (CSOL) in 1948. The company’s original name was Cadbury Fry (India) Ltd. In 1978, CSOL diluted its equity stake to 40% to comply with FERA guidelines. In 1982, the name was changed to Hindustan Cocoa Products. CSOL’s shareholding was increased to 51% in Jan ’83 through a preferential rights issue of Rs700mm. The current name was restored in Dec ’89. In 2001, Cadbury Schweppes made an open offer to acquire the 49% public holding in the company. The parent holds over 90% of the equity capital after the first open offer. A second open offer has been made to buyback the balance shareholding, after which the company would operate as a 100% subsidiary of Cadbury Schweppes Plc Ever since the Cadbury is in India in 1947, Cadbury chocolates have ruled the hearts of Indians with their fabulous taste. The company today employs nearly 2000 people across India. Its one of the oldest and strongest players in the Indian confectionary industry with an estimated 68 per cent value share and 62 per cent volume share of the total chocolate market. It has exhibited continuously strong revenue growth of 34 per cent and net profit growth of 24 per cent throughout the 1990’s.
Cadbury Schweppes Cadbury Schweppes is the biggest international beverage and confectionery companies in the world and has a strong regional presence in beverages in the Americas and Australia. With origins stretching back over 200 years, today their products – which include brands such