The Procter & Gamble Co.'s $3.1 billion sale of its prescription drug business is in line with its recent strategy of shedding products to focus on areas with the best growth and profit-margin prospects. The deal announced Monday with Warner Chilcott PLC will take away $2.3 billion in annual revenues, including the billion-dollar brand Actonel, an osteoporosis ...

The Procter & Gamble Co.'s sales for its 2009 fiscal year fell 3 percent, to $79 billion. Here were some problem areas, from the company's year-end earnings report Wednesday: GROOMING: Net sales down 9 percent, to $7.5 billion; sharp decline in Braun electric products more than offset continued growth for premium-priced Gillette Fusion shavers. HEALTH CARE: Net ...

Procter & Gamble Co.'s Pringles snacks, a four-decade-old brand, are sold in more than 140 countries, often in special flavors geared for regional palates: _ Asia — Rich Consomme, Mild Salt and seafood flavors _ China — Tomato, Aromatic Crispy Chicken _ Canada and Saudi Arabia — Ketchup _ Western Europe — Paprika, Grilled Shrimp ...