Givaudan (GIVN.S, GIVN SW)
- 35667.1
- 9.2
- 94.8
Company Profile
Givaudan is the global leader in the flavour and fragrance industry with an estimated market share of c.25%. It supplies global, regional and local food, beverage, consumer goods and fragrance companies. It has its headquarters in Vernier, Switzerland, and has been listed on the SIX Swiss Stock exchange since June 2000. Givaudan has two divisions: Taste & Wellbeing: (51% of group sales) and Fragrance & Beauty (49% of group sales). Givaudan operates from 163 locations worldwide with 78 production sites. Over 16,260 employees work in partnership with its customers.
| Major Shareholders | % |
| Bill & Melinda Gates Fnd. Tr. | 13.9 |
| Winder Pte. Ltd. | 5.0 |
| UBS Asset Mgt. Switzerland AG | 3.1 |
| The Vanguard Group, Inc. | 3.1 |
| Norges Bank Investment Management | 2.0 |
