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| 2005-05-22 |
| Dear Mr. XXXXXXXXXXXX, Thank you for contacting us about Indra Nooyi's recent commencement speech at Columbia University, which has created a difficult situation. Please know how sorry we are for disappointing you - and how much we appreciate your input. Feedback such as yours has been shared directly with Indra, and she clearly regrets this unfortunate episode. With that in mind, Indra has asked us to share this statement with you: "Following my remarks to the graduating class of Columbia University's Business School in New York City, I have come to realize that my words and examples about America unintentionally depicted our country negatively and hurt people. I appreciate the honest comments that have been shared with me since then, and am deeply sorry for offending anyone. I love America unshakably -- without hesitation -- and am extremely grateful for the opportunities and support our great nation has always provided me. "Over the years I've witnessed and advised others how a thoughtless gesture or comment can hurt good, caring people. Regrettably, I've proven my own point. Please accept my sincere apologies." -- Indra Nooyi Thanks once more for taking the time to contact us here at PepsiCo. We truly value your very conscientious point of view, and promise to work just as diligently at regaining your trust and confidence. Sincerely, PepsiCo |
| Posted by:Tom |
| #6 tw - Here's a link where you can check Pepsico (NYSE Symbol: PEP) and chick chart to see trend. They're on a nice upswing right now. Wouldn't want to be a shareholder... |
| Posted by: .com 2005-05-22 23:59 |
| #5 I got the same e-mail. I don't think they quite get it. Could one of you financial types keep an eye on PepsiCo's sales figures and stock price for this next little while, and report back? Not really WOT stuff, I know, but it would be good to know if this really will have an impact. Thanks! (I'd do it, but you really don't want me trying to figure out things financial -- Mr. Wife despairs of me, poor man.) |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2005-05-22 23:25 |
| #4 I think she is one of the world's highest paid CFOs; something in the $3-5 million range. |
| Posted by: mhw 2005-05-22 22:41 |
| #3 That's nice. Why don't we all send photo copies of our middle fingers to let her know how much we appreciate her and think she anchors the world. Any company that is so willing to flip off a huge market has management so rotten at the top, that it's time to sell short. |
| Posted by: 2b 2005-05-22 21:49 |
| #2 "unintentionally depicted our country negatively" Total bullshit. No one over the age of 15 could construe it otherwise. Disingenuous corporate wagon-circling ass coverage. Fuck off clown. All your products are shit-listed. I hope Pepsico (and all the rest of Corp America, in fact) clears the decks and requires senior management to have some damned native Common Sense, instead of the pointless exercise of sitting through bullshit PC and sensitivity courses. I.E. Declare that Moonbats Need Not Apply. BTW, I particularly enjoyed the bits about loving your adopted country in the other release. That was very touching claptrap. Really top notch. |
| Posted by: .com 2005-05-22 21:10 |
| #1 Indra Nooyi, well thats a start...in the future please STFU and keep your moonbat shares to yourself. ..and we WILL continue to pay close attention. |
| Posted by: Shonter Cruper8188 2005-05-22 20:49 |