7 December 2006

Givaudan sells shares repurchased under Buy Back program

In accordance with the publication on 27 April 2006 prolonging Givaudan’s third Share Buy Back program until 31 May 2007, Givaudan announces that it has sold 133’800 shares repurchased under that program  MORE

22 November 2006

Givaudan opens new flavour centre in Shanghai

Today Givaudan opened its new flavour centre in Shanghai. The facility is one of the most modern and complete creation, technology and production centres in the flavour industry globally. It is entirely dedicated to the Chinese market and its rising demand for leading flavour creations.  MORE

22 November 2006

Givaudan to acquire Quest International

Givaudan has signed an agreement with UK-based Imperial Chemical Industries PLC, to acquire its fragrance and flavour business, Quest International for £ 1,200 million or around CHF 2.8 billion.  MORE

6 October 2006

Nine Months 2006 Sales: Continued sales momentum on top of strong comparables

Givaudan recorded sales of CHF 2,200.5 million, resulting in a growth of 3.3% in local currencies and 5.5% in Swiss francs.  MORE

24 August 2006

Half Year Conference 2006

On 24 August 2006, Gilles Andrier, CEO, Matthias Waehren, CFO and Mauricio Graber, Head Flavours Division, informed analysts and investors about the first half year business and the growth initiative of Givaudan.   MORE

23 August 2006

Meaningful Scents around the World

On 23rd August 2006, Roman Kaiser, Director of Natural Scents, invited Media to take off from Zurich for an amazing journey around the world, presenting his new book "Meaningful Scents around the World" to the press.  MORE

4 August 2006

Half Year Results 2006 : Givaudan continues on its profitable growth path

In the first half of 2006, sales totalled CHF 1,474 million, resulting in a growth of 3.7% in local currencies and 7.8% in Swiss francs.  MORE

26 April 2006

Givaudan Starts Prolonged Share Buy Back Programme

As announced on 22 February 2006, the Board of Directors of Givaudan SA has resolved to extend the share buy back programme 2005/2006 concerning 720,000 registered shares by one year, i.e. until 31 May, 2007.  MORE

7 April 2006

Givaudan SA: Annual General Meeting 2006

The Annual General Meeting of Givaudan SA, the world leader in fragrances and flavours, took place in Geneva on 7 April 2006. It was attended by 179 shareholders, representing 2,763,687 (37.19%) of a total of 7,400,000 registered shares.  MORE

7 April 2006

First quarter 2006 sales: Strong start into 2006

In the first quarter 2006, Givaudan recorded sales of CHF 754.1 million, resulting in a growth of 6.2% in local currencies and 12.8% in Swiss francs.  MORE

22 February 2006

New Head Givaudan Flavours

Mauricio Graber will take over the Leadership of the Givaudan Flavours Division, effective July 2006. Mauricio Graber will replace Mike Davis, who has announced his retirement, effective 30th June 2006, after 30 years within the industry.  MORE

10 January 2006

Givaudan with further site consolidation and product streamlining

Givaudan continues to consolidate its flavour operating asset base and to streamline its Savoury product portfolio.   MORE