GIS AR13 2013 Annual Report
General Mills
Annual Report 2013
Number One General Mills Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55426-1347
GeneralMills.com
Annual Report 2013
Healthy Growth
General
Mills
Our Mission at General Mills Is Nourishing Lives
Our Fiscal 2013 Financial Highlights
52 weeks ended May 26, 2013
In millions, except per share and return on capital data
Net Sales
52 weeks ended May 27, 2012
$ 17,774
We believe that doing well for our shareholders goes hand in hand with doing well for our consumers, our communities and our planet. Our efforts include providing convenient, nutritious food around the world, building strong communities through philanthropy and volunteerism, and developing sustainable business practices that reduce our environmental footprint.
Change
$ 16,658
+ 7%
Segment Operating Profit a 3,198 3,012
+ 6%
Net Earnings Attributable to General Mills 1,855 1,567
+ 18%
Diluted Earnings per Share (EPS) 2.79 2.35
+ 19%
Adjusted Diluted EPS, Excluding Certain Items
Affecting Comparability b 2.69 2.56
+ 5%
For a comprehensive overview of our commitment to stand among the most socially responsible food
companies in the world, see our Global
Responsibility Report available online at GeneralMills.com/Responsibility.
Return on Average Total Capital a 11.9% 12.7% – 80 basis pts.
Average Diluted Shares Outstanding 666 667
– 0%
Dividends per Share
+ 8%
$ 1.32
$ 1.22
Holiday Gift Boxes
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b Results exclude certain items affecting comparability. See page 89 for discussion of non-GAAP measures.
1.12
1.32
General Mills Gift Boxes are a part of many shareholders’ December holiday traditions. To request an order form, call us toll-free at (888) 496-7809 or write, including your name, street address, city, state, zip code and phone number (including area code) to:
0.96
0.86
0.78
1.22
Dividends per Share
Dollars
2.69
2.56
2.48
2.30
1.99
1.76
3,198
3,012
2,946
2,624
2,394
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Annual Report 2013
Number One General Mills Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55426-1347
GeneralMills.com
Annual Report 2013
Healthy Growth
General
Mills
Our Mission at General Mills Is Nourishing Lives
Our Fiscal 2013 Financial Highlights
52 weeks ended May 26, 2013
In millions, except per share and return on capital data
Net Sales
52 weeks ended May 27, 2012
$ 17,774
We believe that doing well for our shareholders goes hand in hand with doing well for our consumers, our communities and our planet. Our efforts include providing convenient, nutritious food around the world, building strong communities through philanthropy and volunteerism, and developing sustainable business practices that reduce our environmental footprint.
Change
$ 16,658
+ 7%
Segment Operating Profit a 3,198 3,012
+ 6%
Net Earnings Attributable to General Mills 1,855 1,567
+ 18%
Diluted Earnings per Share (EPS) 2.79 2.35
+ 19%
Adjusted Diluted EPS, Excluding Certain Items
Affecting Comparability b 2.69 2.56
+ 5%
For a comprehensive overview of our commitment to stand among the most socially responsible food
companies in the world, see our Global
Responsibility Report available online at GeneralMills.com/Responsibility.
Return on Average Total Capital a 11.9% 12.7% – 80 basis pts.
Average Diluted Shares Outstanding 666 667
– 0%
Dividends per Share
+ 8%
$ 1.32
$ 1.22
Holiday Gift Boxes
08 09 10 11 12 13
b Results exclude certain items affecting comparability. See page 89 for discussion of non-GAAP measures.
1.12
1.32
General Mills Gift Boxes are a part of many shareholders’ December holiday traditions. To request an order form, call us toll-free at (888) 496-7809 or write, including your name, street address, city, state, zip code and phone number (including area code) to:
0.96
0.86
0.78
1.22
Dividends per Share
Dollars
2.69
2.56
2.48
2.30
1.99
1.76
3,198
3,012
2,946
2,624
2,394
08 09 10 11