Mead Johnson Announces New $500 Million Share Repurchase Program
“This new authority established by the board reflects confidence in the company’s future – both in terms of business prospects and ability to generate strong cash flow,” stated Jim Cornelius, Chairman of the Mead Johnson Board. “In addition to utilizing that cash flow to drive profitable growth and pay dividends, we believe that returning cash to shareholders in the form of stock repurchases is another way to deliver on the company’s commitment to enhance shareholder value."
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relate to, among other things, a discussion of goals, plans and
projections regarding financial position, results of operations, cash
flows, market position, product development, product approvals, sales
efforts, expenses, capital expenditures, performance or results of
current and anticipated products and the outcome of contingencies such
as legal proceedings and financial results. Forward-looking statements
can also be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to
historical or current facts. Such forward-looking statements are based
on current expectations that involve inherent risks, uncertainties and
assumptions that may cause actual results to differ materially from
expectations as of the date of this news release. These risks include,
but are not limited to: (1) the ability to sustain brand strength,
particularly the Enfa family of brands; (2) the effect on the company’s
reputation of real or perceived quality issues; (3) the effect of
regulatory restrictions related to the company's products; (4) the
adverse effect of commodity costs; (5) increased competition from
branded, private label, store and economy-branded products; (6) the
effect of an economic downturn on consumers’ purchasing behavior and
customers’ ability to pay for product; (7) inventory reductions by
customers; (8) the adverse effect of changes in foreign currency
exchange rates; (9) the effect of changes in economic, political and
social conditions in the markets where we operate; (10) changing
consumer preferences; (11) the possibility of changes in the WIC
program, or participation in WIC; (12) legislative, regulatory or
judicial action that may adversely affect the company’s ability to
advertise its products or maintain product margins; and (13) the ability
to develop and market new, innovative products. For additional
information regarding these and other factors, see the company’s filings
with the
About Mead Johnson
Mead Johnson, a global leader in pediatric nutrition, develops, manufactures, markets and distributes more than 70 products in over 50 markets worldwide. The company's mission is to nourish the world’s children for the best start in life. The Mead Johnson name has been associated with science-based pediatric nutrition products for over 100 years. The company’s “Enfa” family of brands, including Enfamil® infant formula, is the world's leading brand franchise in pediatric nutrition. For more information, go to www.meadjohnson.com.
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Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
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9/11/2013