Based in Downers Grove, Ill., Sara Lee Corporation is a global manufacturer
and marketer of high-quality, brand-name products for consumers throughout the world. Our businesses are: 

• North American Fresh Bakery
• North American Retail
• North American Foodservice
• International Beverage
• International Bakery
• International Household and Body Care

Sara Lee Corporation's leading brands are household names known around
the globe. Our preeminent brands are built on consumer needs and expectations, offering exceptional quality and value. Our brands include Ball Park, Douwe Egberts, Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean, Kiwi, Sanex, Senseo and our namesake, Sara Lee.

Sara Lee Corporation builds and maintains leadership positions through innovation and responsiveness. Some of our brands are decades - or even centuries - old, and many are leaders in their respective categories. For more information about our brands, go to the Our Brands section of this Web site.


Financial Information
Sara Lee Corporation stock is listed under the symbol SLE on the New York and Chicago stock exchanges. The stock is also traded on the London exchange. Options are traded on the American Stock Exchange. The corporation's daily trading activity, stock price and dividend information are in the financial sections of most major newspapers. Quarterly earnings reports and related news can be found in the Investors section of this Web site.