Acquisition of Sanex by Colgate
Asset Disposal by Unilever
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Introduction to the market
Europe Market
Key Insights
- Western Europe market is saturated with a value as high as 5000 m USD
- Eastern Europe market has lots of scope and is expected to grow, as more countries move towards Free Market Economy
Key Insights
- Deodorants roll on and sprays are preferred more in western Europe while in Eastern Europe stick ons are expected to have a have a huge market
- Product Offerings for Colgate in Eastern and Western Europe should contain spray format and should have stick ons and roll ons in their offerings in these countries, respectively
- People in Eastern Europe are more Price Conscious due to communist regimes / mixed economies and hence, share of sticks in Eastern market is more as compared to Western Europe
Market Share of Various Companies between 2005-10 in Western Europe
Market Share of Various Companies in 2010 - Western Europe
Market Share of Various Companies between 2005-10 in Eastern Europe
Market Share of Various Companies in 2010 - Eastern Europe
Key Insights
- Western Europe has two major players ? Unilever and Beiersdorf, while the rest of the industry is moving towards consolidation which is a sign of saturated market, which can only be revived by continuous product innovations
- Eastern Europe has three major players but no market leader, hence the shares are evenly distributed and the industry is fragmented into a lot of small players, while the scope of growth remains high
Sales Value
Sales Value Past Trends
Sales Value Future Trends
Value Growth
Value Growth Past Trends
Value Growth Future Trends
Per Capita Spending
Per Capita Spending Past Trends
Per Capita Spending Future Trends
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- France, Germany, Italy and UK are the biggest markets for Deodorants and are saturated to a good extent.
- in next five years Spain and Netherlands are expected to grow and thus marketing expenditure by Colgate can be targeted accordingly
- in Switzerland, France, Germany, Denmark and Belgium are the countries where the Premium brand Sanex can be targeted as Per capita spend in these countries is very high
Sales Value
Past Trends in Sales Value
Future Trends in Sales Value
Value Growth
Per Capita Spending
Past Trends in Per Capita Spending
Future Trends in Per Capita Spending
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- Market in Poland and Russia is expected to grow in next five years while market will saturate in other countries
- Spend per capita is high in countries ? Czech, Poland and Slovak republic, while in coming next five years, the per capita spend by Poland is expected to grow, while other countries might become price sensitive to the product
Brand-wise share of Deodorants in Western Europe during 2010
Trends in Brand-wise Share between 2005-10 - Western Europe
Key Insights
- There is no clear leader in the Western European Deodorant Market, Nivea is the market leader but it is closely followed by other brands
- In such a scenario, much of the growth will depend upon Marketing and Advertising capabilities of the organizations along with the ability to differentiate offerings
- Unilever by far has the largest market share due to its ability to differentiate its offerings
- Sanex which is a Premium Priced Deodorant has a considerable market share of 4% due to high disposable incomes of people in this region
Brand-wise share of Deodorants in Eastern Europe during 2010
Trends in Brand-wise Share between 2005-10 - Eastern Europe
Key Insights
- East European Market has tremendous potential for growth
- Rexona and Nivea have the maximum Market share, having a significant lead of 6% over its nearest rival
- Sanex is currently not present in East European Market, since the disposable income of these people is quite low. However, sice the trend is changing there is an opportunity for the brand
Prime premium approach is based on the extra price (or profit) which a branded product may command over an unbranded or generic equivalent.
Volume X Price premium = Brand Value
Brand | Price in GBP |
Local | 0.73 |
SANEX | 1.49 |
Total Deodorant Sales in Europe in USD | 5,033.90M |
Total Spray Deodorant Sales in Europe in USD | 2,885.30M |
% of Spray Sales / Total Sales | 57.31 |
Sales of Sanex Sprays in USD | 109,641,400 |
Current Exchage Rate of 1 USD w.r.t GBP (as on 09/06/2011) | 0.61 |
Current Exchage Rate of 1 GBP w.r.t USD (as on 09/06/2011) | 1.64 |
Sales of Sanex Sprays in GBP | 66.88M |
Volume of Sales in Units = (Sales Value in GBP / Price of 1 Spray Bottle) | 44.89M |
Brand Value = (Price Premium * Volume of Sales) in GBP | 34.11M |
Brand Value in USD | 55.92M |
Key Insights
Name | Unilever Group |
Headquarter | Netherlands,England & Wales |
Regionalinvolvement | WE, EE, LA, AP, MEA, AUS, NA |
Leading categoryinvolvement | Deodorants,bath and shower, skin care |
World beauty& personal care market share (2009) | 6.8% |
Value growth (2008-2009) | 7.6% |
1. Invest in Basic Products - Unilever is a global leader in categories which are generally described as commodities -examples include deodorants, bath and shower, shampoos and conditioners. Moving on, as the economic situation improves, these categories continue to have benefits as they have a much wider appeal for consumers in emerging markets.
2. Leverage Economies of Scale - Unilever has consolidated its operations in terms of manufacturing, procurement and other relevant activities and intends to take full advantage of this. It aims to invest in products that can work globally rather than just in a few countries.
3. Maintain Diversity - Unilever intends to focus on basic products that work globally, it still wants to maintain a diverse portfolio to accommodate different market conditions.
4. Increased Competition - While Unilever has performed well with its compact and focused approach to growth, it faces increased competition in the market. L?Oréal and Beiersdorf are identifying areas such as deodorants and body care, overlapping with Unilever. Moreover, Unilever faces competition from more competitively-priced private label.
Company name | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 % share |
Procter & Gamble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11.7 |
L?Oréal Groupe | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10.1 |
Unilever Group | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6.8 |
Colgate-Palmolive Co | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3.7 |
Avon Products | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3.4 |
Beiersdorf AG | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3.3 |
Estée Lauder | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3.1 |
Johnson & Johnson | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2.9 |
Shiseido Co | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 2.5 |
Name | Colgate Palmolive |
Headquarters | New York, USA |
Regional Involvement | Global |
Category Involvement | Oral care, bathand shower, hair care, deodorants, men?s grooming, baby care |
World Beauty and Personal Care value share (2009) | 3.7% |
World Beauty and Personal Care value growth (2009) | 6.1% |
1. International expansion - Colgate-Palmolive?s success in building a strong emerging market profile has helped its oral, personal and home care business weather the global financial storm, at least to date.
2. Product innovation based on scientific study - As part of its ?winning on the ground? strategy, Colgate-Palmolive aims to combat the threat from private label at a time when consumers are trading down through a greater focus on product development close to consumer needs.
3. Strong marketing focus - Colgate-Palmolive?s strategy is to combine product development with strong marketing initiatives, across the globe.
4. Product offering at different pricing tiers - While the focus is on premium products, Colgate-Palmolive also aims to offer a range of products at a lower pricing tier ?in case consumers are looking to trade down.
Company name | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2009 % share |
Procter & Gamble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11.7 |
L?Oréal Groupe | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10.1 |
Unilever Group | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6.8 |
Colgate-Palmolive Co | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3.7 |
Avon Products | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3.4 |
Beiersdorf AG | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3.3 |
Estée Lauder | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3.1 |
Johnson & Johnson | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2.9 |
Shiseido Co | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 2.5 |
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Overview | * L?Oreal is world?s largest beauty products company, it creates makeup, perfume, and hair and skin care items * L?Oreal has a century of expertise in cosmetics with ?19.5 billion consolidated sales in 2010 * L?Oreal 23 global brands across 130 countries * L?Oreal filed 612 patents filed in 2010 |
Business Segments | * Consumer Products: High technology products at competitive price are distributed through mass-market retailing channels (Garnier, L?Oréal Paris, Maybelline NY, Softsheen-Carson) * Professional Products: Portfolio of brands that meet the requirements of hair salons (L?Oréal Professionnel, Kérastase, Redken, Matrix, Mizani, Shu Uemura Art of Hair, Keraskin Esthetics) * Active Cosmetics: Dermo-cosmetics products sold in pharmacies and specialist retailers and supported by advice from pharmacists and dermatologists (Vichy, La Roche-Posay, Innéov, Skinceuticals, Sanoflore) * The Body Shop: Naturally inspired and fairly traded products sold in over 2300 The Body Shop stores throughout the world |
Geographic Presence | * The company currently has operations in over 130 countries across five continents |
Brands | * L?Oréal Paris, Garnier, Maybelline New York, Softsheen, Carson, CCB Paris, L?Oreal Professionel, Kerastase, and Redke, etc. |
Revenue | * ?19.50 billion (2010) |
Profit | * ?2.240 billion (2010) |
Recent Developments | * L?Oreal announces the reunification of the roles of Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Group. Jean-Paul Agon was appointed the Chairman and CEO Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones Honorary Chairman |
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Overview | * Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of consumer goods in Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia * It is based out of Hamburg, Germany |
Business Segments | * Consumer Business segment: It offers skin and beauty care products * Tesa Business segment: It manufactures and sells self-adhesive systems and product solutions for industrial customers and consumers |
Geographic Presence | * Company operates wholly owned subsidiaries in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Poland, Russia, Hungary, Mexico, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Japan, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates |
Brands | * Nivea, Eucerin, La Parairie, Florena, Slek, SBT & Hansaplast, etc. |
Revenue | * ?6.194 billion (2010) |
Profit | * ?318 million (2010) |
Recent Developments | * NIVEA brand recently completed "100 Years Skincare for Life". * Focus on Skin Care, closer to Markets? strategy is designed to make the company even more competitive * Focus its resources in selective skin care markets * Global streamlining & harmonization of product portfolio by substantial investments in the company?s skin and body care brands * Beiersdorf appointed Peter Feld, formerly General Manager of Johnson & Johnson GmbH Germany, as the new Executive Board member |
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Overview | * Henkel was founded in 1876 * The Dax-30 company is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, and ranked among the Fortune Global 500 * Henkel employs 48,000 people worldwide, 80 percent of which work outside of Germany. Henkel is one of the most internationally aligned German companies |
Business Segments | * Laundry & Home Care: The laundry products comprise heavy-duty detergents and special detergents. In fiscal 2010, the Laundry & Home Care business sector contributed 29 % of total company sales * Cosmetics / Toiletries: Schwarzkopf & Henkel stands for brand-name products in the fields of hair colorants, hair styling hair care and form, toiletries, skin care and oral hygiene. Schwarzkopf Professional is one of the world?s leading suppliers of hair salon products. In fiscal 2009, the segment contributed 22 % of total company sales * Adhesive Technologies: Henkel is the world market leader in adhesives, sealants and surface treatments for consumers, craftsmen and industrial applications. Henkel offers a multitude of applications to satisfy the needs of different target groups ? consumers as well as craftsmen and industrial businesses. In fiscal 2009, the business sector contributed 48 % of total company sales |
Geographic Presence | * With presence in 125 countries on five continents, Henkel engages in the majority of its business within Europe and North America |
Brands | * Persil washing powder, Spee washing powder, Vernel/Silan fabric softener, Somat/Glist dishwasher tablets, Pril washing-up liquid, Schwarzkopf hair care, Schauma shampoo, Fa shower gel and deodorant, Diadermine skin and body care, Dial shower and hand soap, Loctite adhesives, etc. |
Revenue | * ?15,092 million (2010) |
Profit | * ?1,862 million (2010) |
Recent Developments | * Mar 2011: Henkel was recognized with the European Diversity Leadership Honour Award in the Multicultural Working Environment category, the jury was particularly impressed by the company?s commitment and transparency in the diversity domain * Feb 2011: Henkel unveiled new company logo and slogan ?Henkel ? Excellence is our Passion?. * Jan 2011: Henkel conferred "Best Supply Performance 2010" award to Firmenich and Symrise for their outstanding operational supply performance * Aug 2010: CMO at Henkel Müller, responsible for the global retail business of the company?s hair cosmetics, skin and oral care segments, was awarded the accolade of "Chief Marketing Officer of the Year", in recognition of outstanding and innovative marketing achievements that have made a major contribution to corporate success |
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Overview | * The Procter & Gamble Company was founded in 1837 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. * P&G world?s largest multinational consumer goods company, Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G, NYSE: PG) is the 4th largest corporation in the world by market capitalization and is Fortune?s 6th Most Admired Company. * P&G touches the lives of 4 billion consumers daily with trusted brands |
Business Segments | * Beauty and Grooming: GBU offers female beauty products, including cosmetics, deodorants, female blades and razors, personal cleansing and skin care products, hair care products, and fragrances under the Head & Shoulders, Olay, Pantene, and Wella brands. It also provides electric hair removal devices, home appliances, male blades and razors, and male personal care products, such as deodorants, face and shave products, hair care, and personal cleansing products under the Braun, Fusion, Gillette, and Mach3 brands * Health and Well-Being: GBU provides feminine care, oral care, and personal health care products under Always, Crest, and Oral-B brands; and snacks and pet food under the Lams and Pringles brands * Household Care: GBU offers air care products, batteries, dish care products, and fabric care and surface care products under the Ace, Ariel, Dawn, Downy, Duracell, Gain, and Tide brands. It also offers baby care and family care products, under the Bounty, Charmin, and Pampers brands * Retail & Brands: P&G sells its products through retail operations, including mass merchandisers, grocery stores, membership club stores, drug stores, department stores, salons, and high-frequency stores |
Geographic Presence | * P&G products are available in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand |
Brands | * Tide, Olay, Pantene, Herbal Essences, Gillette, Always, Pampers, Crest, Braun, Pringles, Duracell, Secret, Old Spice, Hugo Boss, etc. |
Revenue | * US$ 78.938 billion (2010) |
Profit | * - |
Recent Developments | * P&G signed a binding offer with the Sara Lee Corporation to acquire Ambi Pur for ?320 million. Procter & Gamble acquired the high end shaving chain called the Art of Shaving in line with its objective to expand in high end male grooming category * Procter & Gamble has sold of its hair care brands to reduce its exposure to slow-growing businesses * P&G also decided to dispose off its pharma unit, but it seems it finding it difficult to find a buyer due to the credit crunch. Procter & Gamble organized its beauty and grooming business unit around "Him and Her" to better connect with the male consumer section which has not received the same level attention as female consumers |
Lateral Movement of Employees working in Unilever
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Lateral Movement of Employees working in Colgate
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Lateral Movement of Employees working in P&G
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Lateral Movement of Employees working in Beiersdorf
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Lateral Movement of Employees working in Henkel
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In Eastern Europe Colgate has its presence with Mennen and Palmolive deodorants. But with no new product innovation in last few years and very less spent on marketing, these brands were ignored to an extent by Colgate. As per a report published on Colgate acquiring Sanex, one major reason behind this acquisition was to get R&D capabilities in Deodorant market which Colgate lacked initially.
Tough Sanex brand positioning is also related to its premiumness, Sanex does not provide the emotional value to the customer. The positioning need to work upon and category may need to be chosen. As In deodorant brands multiple variants are possible, marketing tricks can be used to brand them separately in different markets as per needs
1) Sporty Appeal ? Adidas being only player working in the category, and as per the consumer behavior report, Sports deodorants acted as a trigger in the deodorant sales, Sanex can have a variant in this category to cater the segment
2) Masculine Emotional Space ? Old Spice acts as an old premium brand in this category for last many years. Sanex (as it being a non premium brand) can launch a variant in this category as a mass brand, and can target those who aspire for masculine appeal