A Fine Pickle

Established in Berchtesgaden, Germany in 1875, Ichtel, Brotten & Surgedorff (IBS) are purveyors of fine pickle, olive and relish products. Initially serving the Bavarian area, word of their product line quickly spread throughout the country and eventually Europe. Today, IBS has a devoted customer base around the world.

Last week Einrich Oberstrutgoff, president of IBS, spoke at his company's annual stockholder meeting. His line "sie wankelmütig nicht, versuchen sie einen IBS gurke" (don't be fickle, try an IBS pickle) was perhaps the most memorable of the evening, drawing rounds of applause from the assembly.
A possible successor to Herr Oberstrutgoff, who has raised both earnings per share and company awareness with his effervescent personality has yet to be made, causing no small angst among shareholders.