Campbell Soup to cut jobs, save money

Condensed chicken soup Campbell is stored on a shelf at a grocery store in Phoenix, Arizona, February 22, 2010.

Credit: Reuters/Joshua LottBy Martinne Geller

NEW YORK | Tue, June 28, 2011 6 pm EDT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Campbell Soup Co (CPB.)(N) will be paid nearly 800 jobs in a series of cost reductions, which include out them of the Russian market, automation of the operations in a factory in Australia and close to the United States.

The company increased by 0.8 per cent in trade after hours following the announcement Tuesday.

Large manufacturer of soup in the world has approximately 18,400 employees worldwide, including approximately 1,200 at its headquarters in Camden, New Jersey.

Campbell expects kicking cost it about $ 75 million is mainly recorded in the fourth quarter of the current fiscal year. Expected to complete these movements in fiscal 2013.

Campbell said that the changes should save 60 million per year from 2012 tax, with the lifting of tax savings to 70 million in 2014.

The announcement comes less than a week after Campbell officially named Denise Morrison as its new President and CEO, replacing Douglas Conant, who will leave on 31 July, after more than a decade at the bar.

Morrison said in a statement that, as the new management team developed its strategic plan, he reviewed all aspects of its activities. He concluded that the business of the Russia, started in 2007, did not meet expectations.

"We believe under exploration opportunities in other emerging markets, especially China, offer strong prospects for profitable growth more within acceptable conduct," said Morrison.

Campbell announced his intention to enter the markets of the world more large consumers of soup, Russia and China, both in 2007. The company has found enough success in China to expand the distribution, but he had difficulty in Russia, where consumers have suspicious first on pre-established soups.

Two executives who have been the key at the time were also recently left the company. Larry McWilliams, former President of Campbell International, was replaced by Mark Alexander in October. Chris Delaney, former President of emerging markets, leaving Campbell moved in April by the President of the Asia-Pacific to a business development role. He was replaced earlier this month.

REDUCING COSTS, INCREASING EFFICIENCY

Regarding the blows together, Morrison said they lower the cost of the business, improve the efficiency of manufacturing and assist in the financing of growth plans.

Campbell will close its Office in Moscow and leave the Russian market, resulting in the loss of 50 jobs.

Campbell also said that he expected to have $ 40 million for capital investment over a period of 18 months to automate the packaging to the Virginia plant, Australia operations. Approximately 190 jobs will be lost, he said.

Closer to home, Campbell, which manufactures also the V-8 fruit drinks and crackers Goldfish to Pepperidge Farm, said it closed a plant in Marshall, Michigan, and move the production of ready-soups to serve as a plant in Paris, Texas, at facilities of Napoleon, Ohio, and Maxton, North Carolina.

It will also outsource most of its activities to its retail sales current agent Acosta sales and Marketing, which will result in the loss of 190 U.S. retail merchandising positions.

Campbell share rose to $34.02 trade after hours of their close to $33.74 on the New York Stock Exchange.

(Reporting by Martinne Geller). (Editing by Robert MacMillan, Gary Hill and Gunna Dickson)

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SUPERVALU loses money in Meur, cuts Outlook for year (AP)

PORTLAND, Oregon - Supervalu Inc. reported a loss for its third quarter on Tuesday, dragged down by the decrease in revenue and asset, tighter margins values and the cost of the closure of some stores.

The grocer cutting exercise based on poor performance prospects and its shares have plunged into trade.

The company, which operates Alberstons, Jewel-Osco and other supermarket chains, has declared a loss of $ 202 million, or 95 cents per share for the quarter. Compared to a net income of 109 million, or 51 cents per share, in the same quarter last year.

SUPERVALU has recorded a heavy 252 million in expenses for the quarter, primarily to reflect the narrowing of the brand value and other intangible assets. The charges also resumed store costs, leaving the employee and other items of closing. With the exception of charges, the company received 24 cents per share.

The results missed average analysts forecasts for earnings of 32 cents per share on $ 8.67 billion according to the card. Analysts generally exclude non-recurring items.

Income declined by 6% to $ 8.67 billion.

SUPERVALU CEO Craig Herkert said the results "are not indicative of earning capacity that you have to wait for our society" and society strives to change its trajectory.

SUPERVALU initiated a recovery plan there is more than a year - reorganization of its management, reduce costs, debt reduction and the closure of some stores. In recent months it has announced the sale of its chain of Bristol farms and its logistics and supply chain companies. He also noted lower prices and its Save-A-Lot stores to draw today price-sensitive buyers.

But have yet to see the benefit of these efforts. Shoppers keep spending below recession levels, and competition has intensified in the difficult economy. The company reported that some of the measures needed to improve promotions and prices were ineffective and reduce its tight margins.

SUPERVALU now expects a loss of $7.09 $7.19 per share for the year. To the exclusion of non-recurring items, it expects to earn $ 1.25 to $ 1.35 per share. Previously, he predicts a loss of $ 5.74 to $ 5.94 per share and adjusted earnings of $ 1.40 to $ 1.60 per share.

Analysts expected earnings of $1.43 per share for the year adjusted.

Business leaders committed to change, that they are keeping better followed by promotions and strict cost controls. But investors were not influenced.

SUPERVALU stock, which was one of the worst performers in the Standard & Poor 500 in 2010, plunged to about 12 percent by noon. Shares declined $ 1.07 to $7.52.

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AP retail writer Michelle Chapman has contributed to this report from New York.