Core Viewpoint - Amcor has launched its European Innovation Center in Belgium to enhance sustainable packaging solutions and collaborate with brands and retailers for improved consumer and environmental outcomes [1][2]. Company Overview - Amcor is a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, generating $14.7 billion in annual sales in fiscal year 2023, with operations in 218 locations across 41 countries [6]. Innovation Center Details - The Amcor Innovation Center Europe (AICE) in Ghent, Belgium, aims to pioneer new material technologies for sustainable packaging while enhancing product appeal and usability [1][2]. - The center employs a Catalyst™ approach, facilitating collaborative development from concept to commercial launch, considering market needs, sustainability, and recyclability [2]. Activities and Facilities - The AICE includes a Material Science Center focused on creating innovative, low-carbon packaging materials, including recycle-ready mono-materials and bio-based alternatives [3]. - The Customer Engagement Center allows for testing packaging appeal and usability through consumer focus groups and retail simulations [3]. - An E-Commerce Lab certifies packaging for e-commerce distribution, ensuring compliance with ISTA 6 standards [3]. Sustainability Goals - Amcor has committed to making all its packaging recyclable, compostable, or reusable by 2025 and increasing the use of recycled materials [4]. - The AICE building is designed according to BREEAM sustainability certification standards, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainability [4].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses a hypothetical retirement portfolio consisting of ten Dividend Aristocrats, emphasizing their ability to provide sustainable income and growth that meets or exceeds inflation over the long term. Group 1: Selected Dividend Aristocrats - **Enterprise Products Partners (EPD)**: Offers a 7.5% distribution yield, covered 1.7 times by distributable cash flow, with a strong balance sheet and a growth capital backlog of $6.9 billion expected to drive mid-single-digit distribution growth [3]. - **Realty Income (O)**: Features a 6% current dividend yield, an A- credit rating, and a defensive business model that generates stable cash flows [4]. - **Amcor (AMCR)**: Provides a 5.1% current dividend yield, with a well-diversified product portfolio and a strong buyback program to fuel earnings growth [5]. - **Chevron Corporation (CVX)**: Has a 4.2% forward dividend yield and a strong balance sheet, serving as an inflation hedge [6]. - **Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT)**: Offers a 4.4% current dividend yield, with a focus on grocery-anchored shopping centers and a strong management team [7]. - **International Business Machines (IBM)**: Presents a nearly 4% dividend yield, with growth potential in artificial intelligence and a strong moat [8]. - **Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)**: Features a 3.3% forward dividend yield and a reliable dividend growth track record [9]. - **Coca-Cola Company (KO)**: Offers a 3.1% forward dividend yield, with a strong balance sheet and a defensively positioned business model [10]. - **Consolidated Edison (ED)**: Provides a 3.5% dividend yield, supported by a defensive regulated utility business model [11]. - **NextEra Energy (NEE)**: Has a lower dividend yield of 2.73% but is positioned for high growth in renewable energy, with expected high single-digit dividend growth [12]. Group 2: Portfolio Insights - The proposed portfolio is diversified across various sectors, including real estate, energy, technology, utilities, healthcare, and consumer products, ensuring resilience against economic disruptions [13]. - The average dividend yield of the selected stocks is 4.4%, indicating a strong income generation potential for retirees [13].

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Dividend Aristocrats Overview - Dividend Aristocrats are companies that have paid and raised dividends for at least 25 consecutive years, making them attractive for growth and income investors [1][2] - These companies are considered defensive investments, likely to perform better during market corrections compared to volatile tech stocks [2] - To qualify as a Dividend Aristocrat, companies must meet strict criteria including a minimum market cap of $3 billion, average daily trading volume of $5 million, and membership in the S&P 500 [1] Amcor plc (AMCR) - Amcor is a global packaging company operating in Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, and Asia Pacific [3] - The company has two main segments: Flexibles (food, beverage, medical, and personal care packaging) and Rigid Packaging (containers for beverages and food products) [3] - Amcor offers a strong dividend yield of 5.46% and sells products through a direct sales force [3] Franklin Resources Inc (BEN) - Franklin Resources is a global asset management firm with a 4.53% dividend yield [5] - The company markets mutual funds and institutional accounts under multiple brands including Franklin, Templeton, and Mutual Series [5] - Approximately 50% of sales come from outside the US, providing diversification benefits [5] The J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) - J.M. Smucker is a global food and beverage company operating in three segments: U.S. Retail Pet Foods, U.S. Retail Coffee, and U.S. Retail Consumer Foods [6] - The company offers a wide range of products including coffee, peanut butter, fruit spreads, and pet food [6][7] - Products are distributed through various channels including food retailers, club stores, online retailers, and pet specialty stores [8] Kenvue Inc (KVUE) - Kenvue is a global consumer health company spun off from Johnson & Johnson, offering a 3.72% dividend yield [9] - The company operates through three segments: Self Care (Tylenol, Nicorette, Zyrtec), Skin Health and Beauty (Neutrogena, Aveeno), and Essential Health (Listerine, Band-Aid) [9] - Kenvue's products are sold under well-known brands including Johnson's, Stayfree, and OGX [9]

ULTRA.F/DigitalVision via Getty Images Investment Thesis Amcor plc's (NYSE:AMCR) growth over the past 6 years was driven by acquisitions. While there were mixed signals about its track record in improving operating and capital efficiencies, there was a top-line and bottom-line growth. There were also uptrends on the various return metrics. The Group is financially sound with a very low Reinvestment rate. A valuation assuming zero or low Reinvestment rates showed that there is more than a 30% margin of safet ...

cynoclub/iStock via Getty Images Foreword As a supplement to this article, please note that Kiplinger has published an on-line slide-show detailing the latest 2024 S&P Dividend Aristocrats. The article, entitled The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, is by Dan Burrows, a contributing editor. S&P Dow Jones Indices rebalances the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats every January, the Aristocratic population now stands at 67 . There were two changes to the Dividend Aristocrats announced in January 2024. Walgreens Boot ...

Wall Street has regained momentum in recent sessions, with the S&P 500 Index logging in the fourth consecutive gain. The benchmark reclaimed the 5,200 level in the latest trading session before ending below the level. This can be attributed to solid corporate earnings and renewed bets for Fed rate cuts that have rekindled investors’ interest in the stock market. Additionally, the resurgence in tech stocks with the resumption of the AI craze added to the strength (read: S&P 500's Best 3-Day Run in 2024: ETF ...

Amcor Plc (AMCR) reported third-quarter fiscal 2024 (ended Mar 31, 2024) adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of approximately 18 cents, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 17 cents. This represents a 1.7% increase from the year-ago quarter, marking a return to growth after four consecutive quarters of decline. The growth is primarily attributed to the realization of benefits from structural cost initiatives.Including special items, the company reported earnings per share (EPS) of 13 cents compared with ...