Mondeléz International (MDLZ)

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Bill Ackman's long thesis for Mondelez

Great summary of Bill Ackman's 1Q17 Letter

Mondelez

1Q17 Earnings: reported organic sales growth of 0.6%, driven by pricing growth (1.1%) and a volume decline (0.5%); all regions experienced growth with exception of North America
Despite the modest top-line growth, operating profit margins expanded significantly to 16.8%, driven primarily by a reduction in overhead costs as percentage of sales reflecting the implementation of zero-based budgeting and the rollout of global shared services
Management remains committed to its 2018 operating profit margin target of 17% to 18%
Mondelez is one of the few large-cap packaged food companies that is demonstrating both margin expansion and top-line organic growth
Over the long-term, believe that MDLZ’s categories and geographic footprint give it a significant advantage, especially in emerging markets where MDLZ’s large market shares and robust routes to market should drive accelerated growth