Saputo Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Results

Core Viewpoint - Saputo Inc. demonstrated resilience and growth in fiscal 2025, with strategic initiatives leading to improved cash generation and operational efficiencies despite a challenging environment [2][3]. Financial Highlights - Revenues for Q4 2025 reached $4.753 billion, an increase of $208 million or 4.6% from Q4 2024 [5][30]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 was $376 million, down $3 million or 0.8% from the previous year [6][44]. - Net earnings for Q4 2025 totaled $74 million, a decrease of $18 million or 19.6% compared to Q4 2024 [6][42]. - Adjusted net earnings for Q4 2025 were $128 million, down 17.9% from $156 million in Q4 2024 [6][70]. Sector Performance Canada Sector - Revenues increased to $1.258 billion in Q4 2025, up from $1.192 billion in Q4 2024 [74]. - Adjusted EBITDA rose to $157 million, a 13.8% increase from the previous year [74]. USA Sector - Revenues for Q4 2025 were $2.140 billion, up from $1.928 billion in Q4 2024 [75]. - Adjusted EBITDA increased to $148 million, reflecting a 7.2% growth [75]. International Sector - Revenues decreased to $1.020 billion in Q4 2025 from $1.135 billion in Q4 2024 [80]. - Adjusted EBITDA fell to $47 million, a decline of 46.6% [80]. Europe Sector - Revenues increased to $335 million in Q4 2025, up from $290 million in Q4 2024 [84]. - Adjusted EBITDA improved to $24 million, a significant increase from $15 million in the previous year [84]. Operational Insights - The company incurred restructuring costs of $80 million in Q4 2025, primarily due to a non-cash asset write-down related to the Dairy Division (UK) [7][38]. - The USA Sector faced challenges from unfavorable milk-cheese spreads, impacting adjusted EBITDA by $20 million [46]. - The International Sector's performance was negatively affected by the Argentine peso devaluation and higher production costs [47][54]. Future Outlook - The company anticipates organic sales growth, particularly in the USA Sector, supported by operational efficiencies and capital investments [11]. - Expected capital expenditures for fiscal 2026 are approximately $360 million [11]. - The company plans to continue share repurchases under its NCIB program, reflecting confidence in its financial position [12].