Keith Patriquin
Keith Patriquin
consistent higher prices realize trying
They've been able to realize higher prices and volume. Kraft's working through a restructuring, trying to get back to consistent growth.
added nice strength
Listerine would give Colgate added strength. It's a nice competitive edge.
both categories companies consumers costs decent drive fact higher hurting job pass product sales toward
The fact that both P.& G. and Colgate were able to pass on the higher costs to consumers without hurting sales is encouraging. These companies have been reshaping their portfolios toward higher-margin categories to drive profits. Over all, both the companies have done a decent job at new product introductions.
believe board clearly current directors effective job
Clearly he doesn't believe the current board of directors is doing the most effective job for shareholders.
favorable guarantees happy industry quite ruling
The industry is quite happy with the ruling they have in hand. There's no guarantees as to what would have come out of a review, favorable or unfavorable.