We announce the results of the voting by poll on the resolutions put to our 2006 Annual General Meeting held on 18th May, which all of our directors attended
2006 Annual General Meeting Poll Results
1. About Cadbury Schweppes
Cadbury Schweppes is the world's largest confectionery company and has strong regional beverages businesses in North America and Australia. With origins stretching back over 200 years, today Cadbury Schweppes' products - which include brands such as Cadbury, Schweppes, Halls, Trident, Dr Pepper, Snapple, Trebor, Dentyne, Bubblicious and Bassett - are enjoyed in almost every country around the world. The Group employs around 60,000 people.
2. Cadbury Schweppes' Financial Goal Ranges
In pursuit of the Group's goal of superior shareowner returns, three external financial performance goal ranges have been set for the 2004-2007 period. These are:
Revenue growth of between 3% and 5% per annum excluding the impact of acquisitions and disposals at constant currency
Underlying operating margin growth (before brand intangible amortisation, restructuring costs, non-trading items and the volatility introduced from IAS 39 fair value accounting) of between 50 and 75 basis points per annum at constant currency
Free cash flow (as explained in our Report & Accounts) totalling £1.5 billion at constant currency over the four year period. Cadbury Schweppes' definition of free cash flow is after the payment of dividends.
Forward Looking Statements
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