CREATING A MAJOR INTERNATIONAL PETCARE （创建一个大型国际PETCARE）.pdf

CREATING A MAJOR INTERNATIONAL PETCARE BUSINESS January, 17th 2001 This presentation contains certain “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are naturally subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from the expectations contained herein. The forward-looking statements contained herein include statements about future financial and operating results and benefits of the pending merger between Nestlé and Ralston Purina. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described herein include : the inability to obtain Ralston Purina shareholder or regulatory approvals; actions of the U.S., foreign and local governments; the inability to successfully integrate the businesses of Nestlé and Ralston Purina; costs related to the merger; the inability to achieve cost-cutting synergies resulting from the merger; changing consumer or marketplace trends; the general economic environment; and the economic environment of the pet food industry. Neither Nestlé nor Ralston Purina is under obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. We urge investors to read the proxy statement and any other relevant documents that Ralston Purina has filed and will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), because they contain important information. AGENDA Nestlé in Pet Care Ralston Purina Pet Care industry Clear strategic lo