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FMX Boosts Share Repurchase Plan, Progresses Well on Forward Strategy
ZACKS· 2025-05-20 18:56
Core Strategy - FEMSA is focused on its Forward Strategy, emphasizing long-term value creation of its core businesses and maximizing shareholder value through prudent financial management [1] Share Repurchase Agreement - The company has entered into an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement to buy back $250 million of its American Depositary Shares (ADS) [2] - The ASR agreement will initially deliver 483,559 ADSs on May 20, 2025, with the total number of repurchased shares based on the daily volume-weighted average price during the agreement term [3] Capital Return Strategy - FEMSA plans to return capital to shareholders as a crucial aspect of its overall strategy, following successful divestments related to FEMSA Forward and considering expected capital needs [4] Market Performance - FEMSA's shares have gained 1.8% over the past year, contrasting with a 1.2% decline in the industry, despite facing a soft consumer environment and rising operating expenses [5] Business Segments and Growth Opportunities - The company is progressing on its FEMSA Forward Strategy to drive value in its core businesses, including Retail, Coca-Cola FEMSA, and Digital@FEMSA, while exploring potential divestments [6] - FEMSA's Proximity and Health retail businesses present significant long-term growth opportunities, with plans to accelerate earnings growth through organic expansion [7]
Mama’s Creations to Host First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Call on June 3 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Globenewswire· 2025-05-20 12:31
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mama’s Creations, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAMA), a leading national marketer and manufacturer of fresh Deli prepared foods, will release financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended April 31, 2025 after market close on June 3, 2025. Management will host an investor conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 to discuss the Company’s first quarter fiscal 2026 financial results, provide a corporate update, and conclude with Q&A from te ...
Kraft Heinz & Uber Eats Team Up to Roll Out HEINZ Verified Program
ZACKS· 2025-05-16 15:31
Group 1: Partnership and Program Launch - The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) is collaborating with Uber Eats to launch the HEINZ Verified program, aimed at promoting restaurants that serve HEINZ products in major cities [1][4] - The program is designed to help consumers easily locate restaurants offering HEINZ Ketchup, which is favored by over 84% of diners [1] Group 2: Consumer Offers and Restaurant Support - Uber Eats users can receive a $5 discount on orders of $30 or more from HEINZ Verified restaurants, enhancing visibility for these locations [2] - Participating restaurants will receive exclusive support from Kraft Heinz, including consumer insights, free product samples, and marketing assistance to strengthen customer connections [3] Group 3: Business Strategy and Performance - KHC's Away From Home business unit is driving growth through the HEINZ Verified initiative, which aims to enhance dining experiences and support local communities [4][5] - Kraft Heinz has been implementing effective pricing strategies, with a 0.9 percentage point year-over-year increase in pricing in Q1 2025, primarily due to higher input costs [9] - Despite strategic initiatives, KHC has faced weak volume performance, with a 5.6 percentage point decline in volume/mix in Q1 2025 compared to the previous year [11] Group 4: Stock Performance - KHC shares have decreased by 6.7% over the past month, compared to a 3.5% decline in the industry [12]
BranchOut Food Reports Record $3.2M in Q1 Revenue Following Peru Factory Ramp-Up, National Retail Expansion, and $5–6M Ingredient Channel Partnership
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-05-15 13:15
Core Insights - BranchOut Food Inc. reported record Q1 2025 revenue of $3.2 million, a 118% year-over-year increase, marking a significant operational milestone with the full operation of its Peru facility [2][12][16] - The company is strategically positioned to benefit from U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports, providing a cost advantage over competitors reliant on Chinese sourcing [9][10] Financial Performance - Q1 2025 revenue reached $3.2 million, reflecting a 118% increase compared to the previous year [2] - The company anticipates being debt-free by the end of 2025, with substantial improvements in gross margin and cost structure expected to begin in Q2 [6][15] Operational Developments - The Peru facility, which is fully operational, supports over $40 million in annual production capacity and allows for better control over product quality and supply chain efficiency [2][6] - The facility's utilization is expected to improve significantly, with Q2 utilization already up more than 50% compared to Q1 [14] Strategic Partnerships and Market Expansion - BranchOut has expanded its partnership with the largest warehouse club in the U.S., generating nearly $3 million in sales in H1 2025 [3][6] - The company has entered a strategic partnership with MicroDried to lead sales in the industrial ingredient channel, projecting annual revenue of $5–6 million [6][8] Product Innovation and Direct-to-Consumer Strategy - BranchOut is expanding into the direct-to-consumer (DTC) channel, focusing on e-commerce and subscriptions, leveraging its proprietary GentleDry™ technology for competitive advantage [5][10] - The company has launched several innovative products, including Brussels Sprout Crisps and Carrot Sticks, which are now available nationwide [4][7] Market Positioning - With tariffs on Chinese imports at 30%, BranchOut is well-positioned to disrupt the freeze-dried snack market, competing against brands that heavily rely on Chinese sourcing [9][10] - The company is actively discussing replacing China-sourced private label SKUs with its own offerings to provide pricing stability and supply chain resilience [11]
WK Kellogg Co Announces First Quarter 2025 Results and Updates 2025 Outlook
Prnewswire· 2025-05-06 11:59
Financial Results - WK Kellogg Co reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 and updated its full year 2025 financial outlook [1] - The company will provide additional financial documents including press releases, GAAP reconciliations, and management remarks on its website [1] Live Webcast - WK Kellogg Co will host a live webcast for analysts to discuss its first quarter 2025 results on May 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time [2] - The Q&A session will be available for live streaming on the company's investor relations website [2] Company Overview - WK Kellogg Co has a long history dating back to 1894, known for its iconic products such as Corn Flakes and various breakfast cereals [3] - The company emphasizes its commitment to consumer well-being through its brand portfolio and sustainable business strategy, Feeding Happiness™ [3] - WK Kellogg Co aims to create positive impacts in communities while providing nourishing foods that enhance consumer joy [3]
Pangea Provides Supplemental Disclosure in Connection with Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
Thenewswire· 2025-05-02 11:30
   Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire - May 2, 2025 – Pangea Natural Foods Inc. (CSE: PNGA) (OTC: PNGAF) (“Pangea” or the “Company”) wishes to provide supplemental and corrective disclosure to the management information circular of the Company dated April 3, 2025 (the “Circular”) in respect of the Company’s annual general meeting of shareholders to be held on May 8, 2025 (the “Meeting”).  On October 31, 2024, MNP LLP (“MNP”) resigned as auditors of the Company at the request of the Company. Effectiv ...
Barfresh(BRFH) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-01 20:30
Barfresh Food Group (BRFH) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 04:30 PM ET Speaker0 Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for participating on today's first quarter twenty twenty five corporate update call for Barfresh Food Group. Joining us today is Barfresh Food Group's Founder and CEO, Ricardo Dele Coste and Barfresh Food Group's CFO, Lisa Roger. Following prepared remarks, we will open the call for your questions. The discussion today will include forward looking statements. Except for historical infor ...
WK Kellogg Co Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.165 per Share
Prnewswire· 2025-05-01 16:00
Group 1 - WK Kellogg Co declared a dividend of $0.165 per share on its common stock, payable on June 13, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 30, 2025, with an ex-dividend date of May 30, 2025 [1] Group 2 - WK Kellogg Co has a rich history dating back to 1894, known for its iconic products such as Corn Flakes, Frosted Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, and Froot Loops®, which have significantly impacted breakfast culture [2] - The company emphasizes a sustainable business strategy called Feeding HappinessTM, aiming to enhance the well-being of families and communities through its food products [2]
Hershey(HSY) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-01 00:00
The Hershey Company (HSY) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 30, 2025 08:00 PM ET Company Participants Anoori Naughton - Senior Director - Investor RelationsMichele Buck - Chairman, President & CEOSteve Voskuil - Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Anoori Naughton Good morning, and welcome to the pre recorded discussion of The Hershey Company's First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Results. I'm Inori Naughton, Senior Director of Investor Relations. Joining me today are Hershey's Chairman and CEO, M ...
Mama’s Creations Invited to Attend Upcoming Investor Conferences
Globenewswire· 2025-04-30 12:31
Management to Showcase Continued Topline Momentum, Operational Strength, and Strategic Initiatives Across a Series of Leading Investment Conferences EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mama’s Creations, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAMA), a leading national marketer and manufacturer of fresh Deli prepared foods, today announced that management was invited to participate in four prominent investor conferences in Spring 2025: the BMO Global Farm to Market Conference, the Craig-Hallum 22nd Annual Institut ...