Nestlé Nespresso S.A., one of the fastest growing operating businesses of the Nestlé Group, is the official coffee of the 32nd America’s Cup. As a supporter of the 32nd America’s Cup, nespresso will enjoy exclusive sales of Nespresso Grand Cru coffees at on-site food and beverage facilities and will thus enhance the pleasure of the millions of visitors who will attend America’s Cup events.

At the heart of the nespresso concept is the trilogy: the hermetically sealed and perfectly portioned capsules with the large choice of premium quality coffees; the smart coffee machines; and the unmatched personalised services offered by the Nespresso Club through which consumers can seek advice or order coffee and accessories 24 hours a day via the Internet or toll-free telephone and fax.

Meanwhile, Nespresso Business Coffee Solutions provides a range of portioned coffees, machines and services specially adapted to the needs of the high-end Horeca business, premium event caterers, customer care outlets, first class travel and offices.

Nestlé Nespresso S.A., headquartered in Paudex, Switzerland, with more than 1,400 employees, sells products in more than 35 countries directly to its customers and currently operates more than 40 prestigious boutiques in key cities around the world.

Nestlé Nespresso S.A. is the market leader in premium portioned coffee and has sustained more than 30 percent cumulated average growth rate over the last five years. Its turnover in 2005 totalled CHF 819 million (€529 million).

Web site: www.nespresso.com