Nestle Posts Solid Results Despite Slower Growth in Emerging Markets

Nestle’s underlying sales increased 4.4% during the first nine months of fiscal 2013, driven by 3.0% volume growth and 1.4% higher prices. While concerns surrounding slowing growth in some emerging markets have circulated throughout the consumer products industry, Nestle’s performance was again skewed toward developing regions (up 8.8%, and about 45% of consolidated sales), while…

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Heartland Sees Revenue Declines of 3% in Quarter

Heartland’s third-quarter consolidated top line fell 3% year over year, while revenue before fuel surcharges declined 4%; slightly behind our expected run rate for the full-year 2013. Management indicated that rates improved, but “inconsistent” freight demand, limited driver availability, and the government’s recently revised hours-of-service rules weighed on tractor utilization. We expect these factors to…

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