P&G (NYSE:PG) struggled during the quarter due to disappointing short-term results. The company has nearly completed a significant restructuring which will reduce its product lines by approximately 60% at the expense of less than 10% of pre-tax profits. We think this approach, which reduces the distractions from more challenged product lines, will enable a return to better business performance. We also look forward to David Taylor becoming CEO in November.
From Donald Yacktman (Trades, Portfolio)'s third quarter 2015 commentary.
