Business and Financial Strategy

In Fiscal Years 2008 and 2009, Heinz executed our long-term strategy to drive growth and the Company’s financial performance.

Our financial strategy is focused on these goals:

  • Deliver growth in organic sales (volume plus price), EPS and operating income
  • Maintain a strong balance sheet with robust operating free cash flow (cash from operations less
    capital expenditures net of proceeds from disposals of PP&E)
  • Reduce costs and increase productivity to drive margins
  • Invest in Heinz’s leading brands and core categories to drive growth
  • Return a high percentage of EPS to shareholders through top-tier dividend
  • Generate strong return on invested capital
  • Enhance Total Shareholder Return