Henkel
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
German company lowers FY 2004 organic growth forecast from 3%-4% to 2% due to "ongoing sluggish demand" in Europe and a "stagnant to downward trend of the markets and tougher competition as well as pricing activities" of the firm's competitors. Brand investment and cost reduction measures already have been instituted to improve Henkel's performance, company adds. Firm will report second quarter results Aug. 9...