Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported adjusted EBITDA of $30 million for Q1 2025, at the high end of guidance, driven by strong operational performance and increased production and sales volumes, primarily due to the Augusta acquisition [6][24] - Net sales increased by 46% to $378 million compared to Q1 2024, largely attributed to the Augusta acquisition [6][24] - The company incurred a consolidated net loss of approximately $6 million from continuing operations, equating to $0.36 per diluted share [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Augusta mill integration has been successful, with targeted volume and cost synergies expected by the end of 2026 [7] - Fixed cost structure was reduced by eliminating over 200 positions, representing around 10% of total roles, aiming for $30 to $40 million in savings for 2025 [7][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Industry shipments increased by 2% in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024, with demand projected to grow by 3% to 5% in 2025 [8][9] - Industry utilization rates improved to 88% in Q1 2025 from 84% in Q1 2024, but remain below the cross-cycle average of 90% to 95% [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to strengthen its position as a premier independent supplier of paperboard packaging products, investing in product development across three categories: compostable food service products, lightweight folding carton products, and alternative poly-free barrier technologies [13][14][15] - The company is exploring expansion into additional paperboard substrates, which make up approximately 50% of the paperboard market outside of SBS [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains optimistic about medium to long-term industry prospects, expecting strong margins and cash flows through the cycle [34] - The company anticipates continued demand recovery, with internal utilization projected at around 85% and revenue expectations of approximately $1.5 to $1.6 billion for 2025 [29] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately $11 million of its shares in Q1 2025, totaling about $15 million since the new $100 million share buyback authorization [7][26] - The company is targeting a reduction in SG&A as a percentage of sales to 6% to 7% by year-end 2025 [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the sense of what's happening with FPB imports recently? - Management noted that imports were up in 2024, with forecasts for a 5% decrease in imports and a 1% increase in exports for 2025 [38][39] Question: Can you clarify the geographic split of the $20 million to $25 million purchases from outside the US and Canada? - Approximately $80 million of imports are from Canada, with the remaining $20 million from other parts of the world, including potential exposure to China [40][41] Question: What are the criteria for evaluating M&A opportunities for expanding product offerings? - The company seeks strategic fit, quality assets, and a belief in the ability to win in the market when considering M&A [46][47] Question: What kind of costs are associated with the paper machine upgrades for lightweight folding carton products? - Upgrades will be on existing machines, with capital fitting within the previously stated capital range, focusing on mix shift rather than incremental revenue growth [48] Question: What is the expected impact of cost savings in Q2? - Management expects to see roughly double the amount of savings in Q2 compared to Q1, with incremental benefits ramping through the year [51]

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Almere, The NetherlandsApril 29, 2025, 6:00 p.m. CET ASM International N.V. (Euronext Amsterdam: ASM) today announces that it will start a share buyback program of ASM’s common shares of €150 million. This program follows on ASM's announcement on February 25, 2025, that the Management Board authorized a share buyback program for up to €150 million. The program commences on April 30, 2025, and is to end as soon as the aggregate purchase price of the common shares acquired by ASM has reached €150 million, bu ...

Core Insights - Domino's Pizza is facing challenges in 2025 but shows potential for growth through its "Hungry for MORE" strategy, with reaffirmed guidance indicating strength in the latter half of the year [3][9]. Financial Performance - Q1 net revenue reached $1.11 billion, reflecting a 2.5% increase driven by a 2.3% rise in global retail sales [10]. - U.S. comparable store sales decreased by 0.5%, but this was offset by a 3.7% increase in international sales on a foreign exchange neutral basis [10]. - System-wide comparable sales increased by 4.7% on an FX-neutral basis, indicating market share growth [11]. - GAAP earnings rose nearly 21% to $4.33, supported by a reduced share count [13]. Strategic Initiatives - The launch of the Parmesan Stuffed Crust Pizza is noted as the most successful in the company's history, expected to significantly boost delivery orders through a new partnership with DoorDash [4]. - Share buybacks totaled $50 million in Q1, reducing the share count by 1.6% year-over-year, with a remaining authorization of $764 million [14]. Analyst Sentiment - Analysts have mixed reactions, with a consensus price target of just over $515, reflecting a 3% increase from prior estimates [5]. - The high-end price forecast has been raised to $560/$565, suggesting potential for a new multi-year high [6]. - Institutional ownership stands at approximately 95%, providing a bullish outlook as institutions continue to buy shares [8]. Market Outlook - Despite headwinds such as foreign exchange conversion and a reduced store count, the company is expected to leverage its strengths in international markets [10]. - The macroeconomic outlook remains uncertain, which may influence short-seller behavior [9].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $2.4 billion with a distribution coverage ratio of 1.7 times and retained DCF of $842 million [6][14] - Net income attributable to common unitholders was $1.4 billion or $0.64 per common unit, compared to $0.66 per common unit in Q1 2024 [14] - Distribution declared was $0.0535 per common unit, a 3.9% increase from Q1 2024 [15] - Total debt principal outstanding was approximately $31.9 billion with a weighted average cost of debt of 4.7% [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company moved 13.2 million barrels of oil equivalent per day and 2 million barrels per day of liquid hydrocarbon exports [6] - PDH facilities experienced downtime; PDH1 was down for 63 days due to unplanned maintenance, but both PDH plants are now operational [6][7] - Total capital investments in Q1 2025 were $1.1 billion, including $964 million for growth capital projects [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a strong demand for U.S. hydrocarbons globally, particularly from China and India, despite tariff uncertainties [8][10] - LPG exports have not been significantly disrupted, with 85% to 90% of LPG exports contracted [22][60] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to bring online two gas processing plants in the Permian and several other projects throughout 2025 [7][16] - The focus remains on increasing capacity to gather, process, transport, and export hydrocarbons, with a significant backlog of wells expected to be connected [12][16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term outlook for U.S. energy production and exports, citing supportive policies from the current administration [12] - The company anticipates continued growth in the Permian Basin, with expectations of connecting a similar number of wells in 2025 as in 2024 [39] Other Important Information - The company has returned approximately $58 billion to unitholders since its IPO in 1998 through distributions and buybacks [16] - The expected range of growth capital expenditures for 2025 is $4 billion to $4.5 billion, with sustaining capital expenditures around $525 million [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Current U.S. LPG rerouting and competitive landscape - Management indicated that trade flows are balancing, with no disruptions in exports, and highlighted their capital-efficient expansion plans [22][23] Question: Incremental EBITDA from upcoming projects - Management confirmed that many projects are expected to be fully contracted upon coming online, leading to a rapid ramp-up in EBITDA [26][32] Question: Impact of recent market price volatility on buybacks - Management discussed their strategy for excess distributable cash flow and indicated a significant increase in cash flow expected in 2026 [53] Question: Outlook for the petchem and refined product segment - Management noted that both PDH plants are running well and expressed optimism for the segment's performance for the remainder of the year [42][44] Question: Global demand and tariff impacts - Management acknowledged a demand slowdown internationally but emphasized that pricing would adjust to clear the market [61] Question: CapEx plans in light of potential demand slowdown - Management stated that current projects are well contracted and unlikely to slow down despite tariff concerns [70] Question: Update on major capital projects - Management confirmed that major capital projects are progressing well and are expected to come online ahead of schedule [81]

Disclosure of trading in own shares occurred from April 22 to April 25, 2025 Saint-Cloud, April 29, 2025 In accordance with the regulations on share buybacks, in particular Regulation (EU) 2016/1052, Elis hereby declares the purchases of its own shares made from April 22, 2025 to April 25, 2025 under the buyback program authorized by the 19th resolution of the General Shareholders' Meeting of May 23, 2024 and announced on March 6, 2025: Aggregated presentation: Issuer nameIssuer code(LEI) Transaction dateIS ...

Core Points - Aalberts has repurchased 105,706 of its own shares from April 22 to April 25, 2025, for a total amount of EUR 2,828,071.84, averaging EUR 26.75 per share [1] - This repurchase is part of a larger share buyback program announced on February 27, 2025, with a total budget of EUR 75 million, set to be completed by October 24, 2025 [2] - As of April 25, 2025, a total of 1,644,209 shares have been repurchased under this program, amounting to EUR 49,225,751 [2] Share Buyback Program Details - The share buyback is being conducted by an intermediary in the open market, independent of Aalberts, and will adhere to the authority granted by the Annual General Meeting on May 23, 2024 [3] - The program complies with the Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014 and the safe harbour parameters set by the Commission Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 [3] Additional Information - Weekly progress of the share buyback can be tracked on the company's dedicated website [4] - This press release fulfills the disclosure obligations as per Regulation (EU) 596/2014 and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 [5]

Regulated Information Issy-les-Moulineaux, April 28, 2025 DISCLOSURE OF TRANSACTIONS IN OWN SHARES CARRIED OUT FROM APRIL 22 TO APRIL 24, 2025 Sodexo purchased treasury shares, outside of its liquidity contract, within the framework of its share buyback program as authorized by the Shareholders’ Meeting held on December 17, 2024. These shares have been acquired to honor obligations related to free shares award plans. Information on these transactions are the following: Trading dateLEIISINVolume(in number o ...

RELEASE DISCLOSURE OF TRADING IN OWN SHARES FROM APRIL 21 TO APRIL 25, 2025 In accordance with the authorization granted by the Shareholders’ Meeting in order to trade in own shares and pursuant to applicable law on share repurchases, Rexel declares the following purchases of its own shares from April 21 to April 25, 2025: Name of the issuerIdentity code of the issuer (Legal Entity Identifier)Day of transactionIdentity code of the financial instrumentTotal daily volume (in number of shares)Daily weighted ...

Finally, some good news for shares of Alphabet NASDAQ: GOOGL, Google's parent company. After a turbulent start to 2025, the stock has gained momentum following a strong earnings report, a dividend increase, and the authorization of a massive buyback program. Alphabet TodayGOOGLAlphabet$159.78 -2.19 (-1.35%) 52-Week Range$140.53▼$207.05Dividend Yield0.53%P/E Ratio19.82Price Target$198.63Add to WatchlistHowever, Alphabet faced several headwinds leading up to its earnings. The stock had fallen roughly 27% fro ...