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| Glanbia plc is a leading international cheese and nutritional ingredients Group, headquartered in Ireland. |
| History | More information |
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| Glanbia was formed in 1997 from the merger of two of Ireland's leading publicly quoted dairy food companies - Avonmore Foods plc and Waterford Foods plc |
| Board/senior management | More information |
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| Chairman - Liam Herlihy Group Managing Director - John Moloney Group Finance Director - Siobhan Talbot |
| Strategy | More information |
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| The Group's international growth strategy is well established and is based on interconnected businesses incorporating nutritional ingredients and cheese. Glanbia has successfully grown its international businesses - in recent years and further strategic opportunities exist to develop and grow further in our chosen areas of focus. |
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| Glanbia has operations in Ireland, Europe, USA and China with joint ventures in the UK, USA and Nigeria. The Group now reports under four operating segments: US Cheese & Global Nutritionals; Dairy Ireland (Dairy Ingredients, Consumer Products & Agribusiness); Joint Ventures & Associates; and Other (including Property, a small dairy operation in Mexico and Pigmeat, which was disposed of in March 2008). |
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| 54.6% of Glanbia plc is owned by Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited. The remaining shareholding is held by institutional and retail investors. |
| Our responsibilities | More information |
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| At Glanbia, our corporate social responsibility focus is on the environment, health and safety, people and corporate giving. Our goal is to develop a sustainable business and to contribute to our local communities. |
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| Glanbia employs 4,300 people and is proud to be an employer of choice at its worldwide locations. |
| Financial results | More information |
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| Final results for 2009 were announced on Wednesday 10th March 2010. |
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| 2009 Year End Results Revenue - EUR1.8 billion - Operating profit pre exceptional - EUR111.2million. |
| Listings | More information |
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| Glanbia is listed on the London and Irish Stock Exchanges (Symbol GLB). |
| Head office and registered office | More information |
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| Glanbia plc Glanbia House Kilkenny Ireland Tel: +353 56 777 2200 Fax: +353 56 777 2222 |