The following information appears in a footnote to the 2014 financial statements of The Procter & Gamble Company (the information has been adapted for this exercise):
SUMMARY OF SEGMENT DATA
Our five reportable segments are comprised of:
€¢ Beauty: Beauty Care (Antiperspirant and Deodorant, Cosmetics, Personal Cleansing, Skin Care); Hair Care and Color; Prestige (SKII, Fragrances); Salon Professional;
€¢ Grooming: Shave Care (Blades and Razors, Pre- and Post-Shave Products); Appliances;
€¢ Health Care: Personal Health Care (Gastrointestinal, Rapid Diagnostics, Respiratory, Other Personal Health Care, Vitamins/Minerals/Supplements); Oral Care (Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Other Oral Care);
€¢ Fabric Care and Home Care: Fabric Care (Laundry Additives, Fabric Enhancers, Laundry Detergents); Home Care (Air Care, Dish Care, Surface Care); Personal Power (Batteries); Professional;
€¢ Baby, Feminine and Family Care: Baby Care (Baby Wipes, Diapers and Pants); Feminine Care (Feminine Care, Incontinence); Family Care (Paper Towels, Tissues, Toilet Paper).

Requirements
1. What are The Procter & Gamble Company's segments as of the end of its 2014 fiscal year?
2. Which segments appear to be performing better in 2014 than they did in 2013?
3. Which segments were the most profitable in 2014? Least profitable? Evaluate the overall profitability of The Procter & Gamble Company as of the close of 2014.
4. What can you learn from analyzing this segment information that helps make you a more prospective investor in The Procter & Gamble Company?

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A1 Earnings/(Loss) from Net Earnings/(Loss) Global Segment Results (In millions) Net Sales Before Income Taxes Operations 2014 2013 2012 2 BEAUTY 19,507 3,530 3,215 3,196 2,739 19956 20,318 2474 2,390 2014 8,009 8,038 1,954 1,837 1,807 6 GROOMING 2,589 2013 2012 2,458 2,395 8,339 9 0 HEALTH CARE 2014 2013 2012 7,798 7684 1,597 1,582 1,520 083 1,093 1,022 12 13 1235 14 FABRIC CARE AND HOME CARE 15 16 17 -2014 26,060 201325,862 4,678 4,757 4485 3,039 3,089 2,816 2012 25,580 18 BABY FEMININE, AND FAMILY CARE 19 20 21 | 20,950 2047 2012 19,714 4,310 2014 -2013 2,940 ,047 22 TOTAL COMPANY 23 24 25 2014 83,062 82,581 201282,006 14,885 4,692 12,528 11,707 11,301 9,150 20138