July 2 2007

We are pleased to inform you that Nestlé has received the regulatory approvals required to complete the acquisition of the Novartis Medical Nutrition business. We will now start the process of integrating the Novartis Medical Nutrition business into the HealthCare Nutrition business unit of Nestlé Nutrition.

This internet site will remain active until transferred to a corresponding internet site of Nestlé Nutrition. More information will be provided in due course. To learn more about Nestlé Nutrition, please visit: www.nestlenutrition.com

For more information on this transaction, please visit: www.nestle.com