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Note 7. Number of employees, personnel costs and employee benefits
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Note 6.5. Notification by the Spanish National Commission for Markets and Competition
The main stakeholders in the fresh dairy products sector in Spain,
includingDanone, have been fined by the SpanishNational Commission
for Markets and Competition (CNMC) for having shared information
with competitors on prices and on business strategy. Danone is
assembling the necessary documentation to lodge an appeal.
A provision has been recognized in respect of the full amount of
the fine (€23 million) and the corresponding expense has been
recognized in Other operating income (expense) in the consolidated
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015. No
amount was paid in 2015.
NOTE 7. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES, PERSONNEL COSTS AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Note 7.1. Number of employees at fully consolidated companies
As of December 31
2014
2015
Total number of employees
99,927
99,781
By geographical area
France
9%
9%
Rest of Europe
28%
28%
China
10%
10%
Rest of Asia-Pacific
18%
18%
North and South America
27%
27%
Africa and Middle East
9%
9%
Total
100%
100%
By Division
Fresh Dairy Products
42%
40%
Waters
38%
39%
Early Life Nutrition
12%
14%
Medical Nutrition
7%
6%
Corporate functions
1%
2%
Total
100%
100%
Note 7.2. Personnel costs of fully consolidated companies
Year ended December 31
(in € millions)
2014
2015
Salaries and social security charges
(a)
(2,971)
(3,385)
Retirement obligations – defined benefit plans
(b)
(26)
(34)
Expenses relating to Group performance shares and stock-op-
tions
(19)
(21)
(a) Salaries after social security charges. Also comprises the contributions in respect of defined contribution retirement plans.
(b) Service cost.