PASSING OFF – a common law Definition: Perry v Truefitt: Lord Langdale: a man is not to sell his own goods under the pretence that they are goods of another man; he cannot be permitted to practice such a deception, nor to use the means which contribute to the end. He cannot therefore to use names, marks, letters or other indicia by which may induces others to believe, the goods are manufacture by another. Erven Warninch v Townend: Lord Diplock: 5 characteristics: 1) misrepresentation
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Literature review 2.1 What is Corporate Governance? Different authors view the meaning of corporate governance differently. For example, one school of thought describe corporate governance as a “system” by which companies are directed and controlled (Cadbury and Greenbury Report, CFACG 1992); another school views corporate governance as “structures and processes for decision making, accountability, control and behavior at the governing body” (Public accounts and Estimates Committee, 2002); to others corporate
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Fin573 Fall 2007 Manager: Suhardi Abadi Sector: Consumer Staples Industry: Food and Nonalcoholic Beverage Company: PepsiCo (PEP) Recommendation: BUY 70 SHARES Company Overview PepsiCo is part of the global snack and beverage industry. Originally incorporated in 1919, the company manufactures, markets and sells a variety of salty, convenient, sweet and grain-based snacks, carbonated and non-carbonated beverages, and foods. With a market capitalization of $120 billion, PepsiCo is one
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the experiences of other jurisdictions. To quote the Hampel Committee1, “... it is generally accepted that implementation of the Code’s (Cadbury Code of Best Practices) provisions has led to higher standards of governance and greater awareness of their importance. ...it is clear that Greenbury’s primary aim – full disclosure - is being achieved.” 1.6 The Cadbury Committee published a report on compliance with the Code in May 1995. The report showed that significant changes had taken place in the
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Just a little background history on the organization I choose. Barbara Murray (2006c) explained the soft drink industry by stating, “For years the story in the nonalcoholic sector centered on the power struggle between…Coke and Pepsi. But as the pop fight has topped out, the industry's giants have begun relying on new product flavors…and looking to noncarbonated beverages for growth.” In order to fully understand the soft drink industry, the following should be considered: the dominant economic factors
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Overview: Rogers' Chocolates is a premium-brand of chocolatiers who have developed their high-class reputation through over 125 years of quality product and service. They are based in Victoria, BC, and continue to be Canada's first and finest chocolate company. As CEO, Steve Parkhill was required to double or triple the size of the company within 10 years. Rogers' Chocolates, being a conglomerate of several food production divisions and franchises, would have to focus on the most effective growth
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(1) Would you be interested in trying a new chocolate bar? Yes No (2) How often do you buy chocolate bars? 0-3 times a week 4-6 times a week 7-9 times a week 10+ (3) What’s your favourite brand of chocolate bar? Cadbury Nestle Gandour Other (please state) (4) How much would you be willing to pay for a standard size bar of chocolate (eg mars bar)? 0-30g 31-50g 60-70g 70g+ (5) Which of these fillings do you prefer in a chocolate bar? Rum Nuts Biscuit Chocolate
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Cheese * Cheez Whiz * Miracle Whip * Kraft Real Mayo and Kraft Sandwich Spread * Calumet Baking Powder * Kraft Cheddar Cheese * Powered Beverages * Tang * Maxwell House * Kool-Aid * Confectionery * Cadbury * Toblerone * Halls * Clorets * Dentyne Dimensions of Product Mix: Width: Four; There are four product Lines Depth: * Biscuits: 3 * Cheese & Grocery: 6 * Powered Beverages: 3 * Confectionery: 5 Length: Seventeen;
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REVENUE BY CONSUMER SECTOR (2006, 2010) 14-15 D. 11 $1 BILLION KRAFT BRANDS 15 E. 54 KRAFT BRANDS 16 F. KEY COMPETITOR ANALYSIS 17 G. HISTORY OF NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION (DOMESTIC) 18 H. SWOT ANALYSIS: KRAFT FOODS, INC. 19 I. SWOT ANALYSIS: CADBURY 19 J. SWOT ANALYSIS: OREO IN INDIA 20 K. EXAMPLE: OREO IN CHINA 20 L. INCOME STATEMENT: FORECASTING VARIABLES 21 M. INCOME STATEMENT (2008-2010 REAL, 2011- 2015 FORECASTED) 21 N. KRAFT OPERATING PROFITS BY SEGMENT 22 O. BALANCE SHEET: FORECASTING
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by legislation neither has it been defined by the courts. As Farrar notes in his text book on company law “corporate governance is a term which has been much in vogue in the last 10 years. It suffers, nevertheless, from a lack of precision.” The Cadbury Committee defined corporate governance in its Report on the Financial Aspects of Corporate Governance (see below) as “the system by which companies
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