Montevideo, Uruguay,, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercado Libre (NASDAQ: MELI), the leading e-commerce and fintech platform in Latin America, released the sixth episode of its podcast series, Inside Mercado Libre, "Acquiring with Paula Arregui, Fintech Acquiring Senior Vice President.” The Inside Mercado Libre podcast, hosted by Investor Relations Officer, Richard Cathcart, provides investors with unique access to the company executives’ strategic perspectives.  In the latest episode, Paula Arregui r ...

Integrated solution enables Flywire to unlock new payment flows from India to academic destinations worldwide Flywire further expands footprint in India, capitalizes on the billions of dollars of payment volume from education loans BOSTON and MUMBAI, India, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flywire Corporation (Nasdaq: FLYW) (Flywire), a global payments and enablement and software company, today announced its strategic partnership with Avanse Financial Services, India's second-largest education-focused non ...

Repligen (RGEN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 29, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Jacob Johnson - VP, Investor RelationsOlivier Loeillot - President & CEOJason Garland - Chief Financial OfficerDan Arias - Managing DirectorPuneet Souda - Senior MDSubbu Nambi - Managing DirectorDoug Schenkel - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Rachel Vatnsdal - AnalystNone - AnalystJustin Bowers - AnalystBrendan Smith - Director - Senior AnalystMatt Stanton - AnalystDan Leonard - Managing Director & Research ...

Key Highlights New York, NY, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mixed Martial Arts Group Limited (NYSE American: MMA) ("MMA.inc" or the "Company"), a pioneering technology company uniting and empowering the global martial arts industry, today announced a strategic partnership with Clark Gracie—renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion and grandson of Carlos Gracie, the founder of modern Jiu-Jitsu. "Clark Gracie is one of the most recognized and respected figures in the world of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and the Grac ...

Industry Overview - The Retail – Discount Stores industry is facing challenges from shifting consumer behaviors, intense competition, and evolving tariff policies, which are expected to impact the sector's trajectory [1] - Inflation is affecting household budgets, leading to more cautious spending even in traditionally resilient discount categories [1] - Rising labor and sourcing costs are significant hurdles for retailers operating on thin margins [1] - To regain momentum, discount retailers need to rebuild consumer confidence and spending capacity through strategic pricing, inventory optimization, and operational efficiencies [1] Key Industry Trends - **Muted Consumer Demand Raises Revenue Concerns**: Inflation and geopolitical issues are straining consumer purchasing power, with the consumer sentiment index dropping to 50.8 from 57.0, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline [4] - **Cost Overhang Likely to Keep Margins Under Pressure**: The competitive landscape, particularly from e-commerce, is pressuring margins due to high costs associated with digital enhancements and marketing [5] - **Consumers Seek Better Bargains**: There is a growing demand for discounted prices among low- to middle-income groups, prompting retailers to innovate and enhance their digital capabilities [6] - **Digitization Key to Sector's Resilient Growth**: Retailers are investing in digital platforms and improving supply chains to adapt to changing consumer shopping patterns, including curbside pickup and contactless payment solutions [7] Industry Performance - The Zacks Retail - Discount Stores industry currently ranks 167, placing it in the bottom 32% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating bleak near-term prospects [8][9] - The industry's earnings estimate has declined by 5.6% since the beginning of 2025, reflecting a negative earnings outlook [10] Market Comparison - Over the past year, the Zacks Retail – Discount Stores industry has outperformed the broader Retail – Wholesale sector and the S&P 500, with a collective stock advance of 15.8% compared to 11.5% and 5.5% respectively [11] Current Valuation - The industry is trading at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 31.47, significantly higher than the S&P 500's 19.94 and the sector's 22.09 [14] Notable Companies - **Costco**: The company is benefiting from growth strategies, better price management, and strong membership trends, with a projected revenue growth of 7.8% and EPS growth of 11.6% [17][18] - **Target**: Target is evolving its business model with a focus on omnichannel capabilities and advanced technologies, expecting sales growth of 0.9% and EPS growth of 1.4% [21][22] - **Dollar General**: The company is leveraging its value-creating initiatives and defensive product mix, with a projected sales growth of 3.7% [25][26] - **Burlington Stores**: The company is adapting to consumer trends and enhancing its merchandising capabilities, with expected revenue growth of 7.8% and EPS growth of 12.6% [29][30]

Impinj (PI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 23, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Andy Cobb - Vice President of Strategic FinanceChris Diorio - Co-Founder, Vice Chairman & CEOCary Baker - CFOGuy Hardwick - Managing DirectorTroy Jensen - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Harsh Kumar - Managing Director & Senior Research AnalystScott Searle - Managing Director, Senior Research AnalystJames Ricchiuti - Senior AnalystChristopher Rolland - Analyst Operator Welcome to Impinj's First Quarter twenty tw ...

MIAMI, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- International Money Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:IMXI), a leading money remittance provider to Latin America and the Caribbean, has officially launched a new mobile platform designed to give Intermex agents real-time visibility into their business, right from the palm of their hand. Alex Sadowski Investor Relations Coordinator ir@intermexusa.com 305-671-8000 "At Intermex, we believe technology should work for our partners, not the other way around," said Marcelo Theodoro, ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the full year 2024, total Budweiser APAC volumes decreased by 8.8% and revenue decreased by 7%, while revenue per hectoliter grew by 2% [18] - Normalized EBITDA decreased by 6.3%, but the normalized EBITDA margin increased by 21 basis points [18] - Cost of sales increased by 0.7% on a per hectoliter basis, driven by cost management initiatives and commodity tailwinds [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In China, volumes decreased by 11.8% in 2024, with revenue and revenue per hectoliter decreasing by 13% and 14% respectively [19] - In APAC East, volumes increased by 3.6% in the full year, with revenue and revenue per hectoliter increasing by 12% and 8.7% respectively [20] - In South Korea, total market share reached its highest level in over a decade, with significant growth in brands like Kas and Casa [14][19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The business in China faced challenges due to weak consumer sentiment and a decline in on-premise channels [10] - In India, the net revenue of the premium and triple premium portfolio grew by almost 20% in both the fourth quarter and the full year [15] - The in-home channel's volume and revenue contribution increased, reflecting ongoing efforts to premiumize this channel [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on market share growth in China, with a clear strategy to prioritize Budweiser and adapt to current consumption trends [11][32] - The geographic expansion strategy for the Budweiser brand remains on track, with distribution expanding from 220 cities to 235 cities in 2024 [11] - The company aims to leverage technology to enhance commercial capabilities and drive value creation [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a soft consumer environment in China, impacting overall beer market performance [26] - There is confidence in capturing a disproportionate share of category and profit growth in China, despite current challenges [36] - The company plans to continue focusing on premiumization and expanding its distribution network in the in-home channel [99] Other Important Information - The company announced a dividend of $750 million for the full year 2024, representing a 7% increase versus the prior year [21] - The number of carbon-neutral breweries in China doubled to six, with significant reductions in carbon emissions and water usage [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Recent sales performance in China and inventory management - Management acknowledged a soft consumer environment impacting sales, with proactive inventory management contributing to volume decline [26][29] Question: Strategic focus in China post-management change - The top priority for 2025 is market share growth, with a focus on Budweiser and adapting to current consumption trends [32] Question: Balancing market share recovery with margin and premiumization - The company aims to prioritize market share growth while maintaining long-term margin goals through operational efficiencies and brand mix [45][46] Question: Premiumization strategy and consumer trends - The company has a strong activation plan for Budweiser and is focusing on health and wellness trends with innovations like Zero Sugar [51][52] Question: In-home penetration strategy and challenges - The in-home channel is crucial for growth, with strategies focused on distribution and leveraging partnerships to enhance market presence [99][100] Question: Long-term growth pillars and geographic expansion - Geographic expansion remains a key strategic pillar, with tailored strategies based on market maturity and consumer demand [104]