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L'ORÉAL AMONG WORLD'S MOST RESPECTED COMPANIES
L’Oréal places very well in the ranking of the 2001 “world’s most respected companies”, according to a survey commissioned by the Financial Times. The international cosmetics group was particularly noted for its ability to create value for its shareholders. Fund managers interviewed by Price Waterhouse Coopers for the English daily paper ranked L’Oréal 5th worldwide amongst companies that create the most value for shareholders. The group is also the only French company included in the list of the 30 worldwide groups that are most respected by directors for their ability to create wealth for their shareholders.
Amongst the reasons for the interest that the group attracts, the London daily newspaper noted that the L’Oréal group is considered as having been “very stable and constant over the years”, and that it has “a good sustainable business model”.
2nd most respected company in the consumer goods sector throughout the world
The study also places the group in 2nd position amongst the most respected companies in the consumer goods sector throughout the world. In the general ranking, L’Oréal came in 31st place amongst the top 50 "most respected companies". In the French ranking, L’Oréal is the most respected company from amongst all sectors, bar none. Lindsay Owen-Jones, the group’s CEO, is also listed amongst the world’s 30 “most respected” directors.
Methodology: analysis by CEOs from 65 different countries
914 CEOs and fund managers from 65 different countries were interviewed by the Price Waterhouse Coopers firm for the Financial Times. The purpose of the study: to draft the annual ranking of the 50 “most respected companies in the world”, in general and by sector. Each CEOs interviewed drew up a list of the top 3 most respected companies and directors, using various criteria. Of particular importance was the ability of the companies to create value for consumers and shareholders. Fund managers were also interviewed with regard to this last point.
L’Oréal places very well in the ranking of the 2001 “world’s most respected companies”, according to a survey commissioned by the Financial Times. The international cosmetics group was particularly noted for its ability to create value for its shareholders. Fund managers interviewed by Price Waterhouse Coopers for the English daily paper ranked L’Oréal 5th worldwide amongst companies that create the most value for shareholders. The group is also the only French company included in the list of the 30 worldwide groups that are most respected by directors for their ability to create wealth for their shareholders.
Amongst the reasons for the interest that the group attracts, the London daily newspaper noted that the L’Oréal group is considered as having been “very stable and constant over the years”, and that it has “a good sustainable business model”.
2nd most respected company in the consumer goods sector throughout the world
The study also places the group in 2nd position amongst the most respected companies in the consumer goods sector throughout the world. In the general ranking, L’Oréal came in 31st place amongst the top 50 "most respected companies". In the French ranking, L’Oréal is the most respected company from amongst all sectors, bar none. Lindsay Owen-Jones, the group’s CEO, is also listed amongst the world’s 30 “most respected” directors.
Methodology: analysis by CEOs from 65 different countries
914 CEOs and fund managers from 65 different countries were interviewed by the Price Waterhouse Coopers firm for the Financial Times. The purpose of the study: to draft the annual ranking of the 50 “most respected companies in the world”, in general and by sector. Each CEOs interviewed drew up a list of the top 3 most respected companies and directors, using various criteria. Of particular importance was the ability of the companies to create value for consumers and shareholders. Fund managers were also interviewed with regard to this last point.