A Closer Look at the Big PictureCargill is an international provider of food, agricultural and risk management products and services. With 160,000 employees in 67 countries, the company is committed to using its knowledge and experience to collaborate with customers to help them succeed.
Vision
- Our purpose is to be the global leader in nourishing people.
- Our mission is to create distinctive value.
- Our approach is to be trustworthy, creative and enterprising.
- Our performance measures are engaged employees, satisfied customers, enriched communities and profitable growth.
| Dollars in Millions | 2008 | 2007 | Percent Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales and other revenues | $120,439 | $88,266 | 36 |
| Net earnings | 3,951 | 2,343 | 69 |
| Cash flow from operations | 7,012 | 3,965 | 77 |
Net Earnings
Cargill earned $3.95 billion in fiscal 2008, up 69 percent from the prior year and sixth consecutive year of record financial performance.