on the establishment of vaccination sites, the transport of vaccines, information campaigns and promotion of the vaccination of high-risk groups. Together with other partnerships, Nestlé has committed CHF 10 million to equitable vaccination efforts to date. Nestlé recently announced a contribution to support COVAX https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=eun3tdekoEeqzrX5sFYBt7GtK0KQSFCeH_C6YmLF0-1wNFlh8mztLowy-TG0HfqLExpRThwH8dM0QA1DxUeRadBe0jNoV12my5WK75KYVFzTp2gOk6oHMNsVHTOyV4m-EvAn1pRsEAFC0ujvnvosoybGLtPzDfteDanXjF7ZcOO2B4NsLm5JPipmv7JT1pJy to rapidly scale up the international delivery of vaccines to low-income countries. We are also working directly with government authorities in some countries to provide donations and support for local vaccination programs. The support for equitable access to vaccines is just the latest phase in Nestlé's response to the COVID-19 crisis. We will continue to engage in the fight against the pandemic and its consequences, protecting people, maintaining global food supply and giving a helping hand in our local communities. Read more https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=x8OpUYOKohWbzB628yOz1m4PMDAXwd2UxmdKxDZPgBnaWZ-9_raVyKtimc8YCGwK2B6rZrkOKnevPW1tx-RdCIH4TxrmhieqF2BtLKM7Ric_k4m5SM5pYWwQdq66cudjPB_RkLaHAX0ULphj9uPyHun7JQA5e4Sk9uVwergcIvs= Outlook Full-year 2021 outlook confirmed: continued increase in organic sales growth towards a mid single-digit rate. Underlying trading operating profit margin with continued moderate improvement. Underlying earnings per share in constant currency and capital efficiency expected to increase. Annex Three-month sales overview by operating segment Nestlé Total Zone Zone Zone Health Other Group AMS EMENA AOA Nespresso Science Businesses Sales 3M-2021 (CHF m) 21 089 8 244 5 203 5 094 1 571 930 47 Sales 3M-2020 (CHF m)* 20 812 8 347 5 313 4 974 1 359 765 54 Real internal growth (RIG) 6.4% 4.8% 3.8% 8.8% 16.3% 9.4% - 11.1% Pricing 1.2% 2.4% 0.6% 0.3% 0.8% 0.1% 0.3% Organic growth 7.7% 7.2% 4.4% 9.1% 17.1% 9.5% - 10.8% Net M&A - 1.0% 0.3% - 3.7% - 3.4% - 0.1% 17.3% 0.0% Foreign exchange - 5.3% - 8.6% - 2.8% - 3.4% - 1.4% - 5.2% - 2.3% Reported sales growth 1.3% - 1.2% - 2.1% 2.3% 15.6% 21.6% - 13.2% Three-month sales overview by product Milk Prepared Powdered products Nutrition dishes & Total & liquid & ice & Health cooking Group beverages Water cream Science aids Confec-tionery PetCare Sales 3M-2021 (CHF m) 21 089 5 771 1 389 2 598 2 995 3 016 1 700 3 620 Sales 3M-2020 (CHF m) 20 812 5 440 1 586 2 642 3 058 2 952 1 632 3 502 Real internal growth (RIG) 6.4% 9.3% - 8.1% 11.6% - 1.1% 9.9% 9.1% 7.7% Pricing 1.2% 0.6% 2.5% 4.1% 0.7% 0.3% 1.2% 1.0% Organic growth 7.7% 9.9% - 5.6% 15.7% - 0.5% 10.2% 10.3% 8.7% * 2020 figures restated following the disclosure of Nestlé Health Science and Nespresso as standalone segments from 2021 onwards (previously combined and presented in Other Businesses). Contacts: Media: Christoph Meier Tel.: +41 21 924 2200 mediarelations@nestle.com https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=W9N35iT0KVEarkIIegpNP-aj73cvkOIkmLcxn1OdAKuo0vDlVHTRi3AKucIqhFYPc3hwQBuIDL7nAQsSLbwIFlg0XzyZrtPDHyK7Y-_P5r2kxeD2kTmwMM7M4UmOlnJh Investors: Luca Borlini Tel.: +41 21 924 3509 ir@nestle.com https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=QbWefACpp2TUxFNcuQd1xVdPwEogYJ5TYvnV6sEY-xH6lwvqB4JzBR0SvvqDVnG0sXfcSrdDR4uQI2gXWBjyzw==
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