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急需“救命”?被费列罗收购“前夜”,家乐氏利润暴跌近八成
3 6 Ke· 2025-08-14 03:50
Core Insights - Ferrero Group reported strong financial results for Q2 2025, contrasting sharply with Kellogg's significant profit decline, as both companies are in acquisition negotiations [1][12] Financial Performance - Kellogg's net sales for Q2 2025 were approximately $613 million, a year-over-year decline of 8.8%, with product sales down 8.1% and net profit plummeting 78% to $8 million [2][4] - The adjusted EBITDA for Kellogg fell 31% year-over-year to $57 million, with a profit margin of 9.4% [2][4] - For the first half of 2025, Kellogg's total revenue was about $1.276 billion, down 7.5%, and net profit decreased 59% to $29 million [4] Strategic Challenges - Kellogg's management attributed profit declines to one-time costs and operational issues, including unexpected supply chain disruptions and restructuring expenses totaling $18 million [2][4] - The company has lowered its full-year guidance, now expecting organic revenue to decline by 2% to 3% [4] Market Trends - The ready-to-eat cereal market has been experiencing a structural decline, with a cumulative drop of about 17% since 2019, as consumer preferences shift towards healthier options [5][10] - Kellogg's traditional cereal brands are losing market share, despite attempts to introduce healthier products like Kashi [5][10] Supply Chain Optimization - Kellogg announced a $500 million supply chain optimization plan aimed at closing underperforming factories and streamlining production to reduce costs [6][10] International Market Presence - Kellogg has a limited presence in the Chinese market, holding only about 4.1% of the breakfast cereal market share, compared to competitors like Nestlé and General Mills [8][10] - The company has been adjusting its strategy in China, focusing on local partnerships and product offerings that cater to health-conscious consumers [11] Acquisition Dynamics - Kellogg's board approved a split of its business, with Kellanova taking over global snack operations while WK Kellogg focuses on North American cereal, amid ongoing financial struggles [12][14] - Ferrero has proposed to acquire Kellogg for approximately $3.1 billion, with a share price of $23, which is nearly double Kellogg's pre-IPO valuation [14][15] - The acquisition would give Ferrero about 28% of the North American cereal market, making it the second-largest player [15][16] Integration Challenges - Post-acquisition, Ferrero will need to balance maintaining Kellogg's brand value while integrating its own corporate culture, as the two companies operate under different business models [16][18] - Analysts suggest that Ferrero's expertise in brand premiumization will need to adapt to the cost-control demands of the cereal business [18]
美国知名食品品牌易主,将出售给意大利公司费列罗
财富FORTUNE· 2025-07-14 11:56
Core Viewpoint - Ferrero, known for brands like Nutella and Kinder, is acquiring WK Kellogg to expand its sales in North America, with a total transaction value of approximately $3.1 billion at $23 per share [1][12]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - The acquisition includes six manufacturing plants and the marketing and distribution of breakfast cereal products in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean [1]. - WK Kellogg's stock rose by 31% during midday trading following the announcement of the acquisition [2]. - Kellogg's has a long history, founded in 1906, and produces iconic cereal brands such as Corn Flakes and Froot Loops [2][3]. Group 2: Kellogg's Current Operations - Kellogg's operates four factories in the U.S. located in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Nebraska, with additional factories in Mexico and Canada, employing around 3,000 people [3]. - The current Kellogg's company was established in 2023 after spinning off its snack brands into a new company called Kellanova [3]. Group 3: Market Challenges - WK Kellogg has struggled with a long-term decline in cereal consumption in the U.S., exacerbated by a shift in consumer preferences towards protein bars and other breakfast foods [6]. - Sales of cold cereal in the U.S. decreased by 6% compared to the same period in 2022, with Kellogg's net sales projected to drop by 2% to $2.7 billion in 2024 [7]. Group 4: Strategic Implications - The acquisition is attractive to Ferrero due to Kellogg's extensive distribution network and relationships with major retailers, which could enhance product pricing and shelf positioning [8]. - This move allows Ferrero to diversify its business from snacks and candies into the breakfast food sector, although it may lead to potential brand or factory closures [9]. Group 5: Future Considerations - The acquisition is subject to approval from Kellogg's shareholders and is expected to be completed in the second half of the year, after which Kellogg's will cease trading on the New York Stock Exchange [12].
2025年燕麦片品牌推荐:加工工艺革新引领燕麦片产品格局重构
Tou Bao Yan Jiu Yuan· 2025-07-11 12:03
Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content Core Viewpoints of the Report - The oat industry is in a high - growth stage, with China's oat market growing significantly from 2018 - 2023 and expected to continue growing from 2024 - 2028. Policy support, technological innovation, and increasing consumer health awareness are driving factors for market expansion. The adoption of probiotic fermentation technology may change the market competition landscape [9][31][34] Summary by Directory Market Background - Oatmeal can be divided into traditional, instant, quick - cooking, and steamed glutinous types according to processing methods and convenience of consumption. The oatmeal market has gone through a germination, startup, and high - growth stage, with continuous innovation in processing technology [4][6][7] - Oatmeal is a processed grain food rich in nutrients, and its production and sales are regulated by relevant national standards [5] Market Status - **Market Size**: From 2018 to 2023, the market size of the oatmeal industry in China increased from 4885 million yuan to 11398 million yuan, with a CAGR of 18.46%. It is expected to grow from 12898 million yuan to 15719 million yuan from 2024 to 2028, with a CAGR of 5.07% [9] - **Market Supply**: Driven by policy, technology, and demand, China's oat planting area and production are increasing. In 2024, the oat harvest area is expected to reach 405.0 thousand hectares, and China ranks among the top five globally [10] - **Market Demand**: The per - capita consumption of oats in China is approaching 1kg, with oatmeal accounting for 37.5% of oat product consumption. 94.6% of consumers are aged 18 - 55, and 61.7% of consumers prefer to eat oatmeal for breakfast [10][11] Market Competition - **Market Evaluation Dimensions**: The selection of top ten representative brands follows a multi - dimensional quantitative evaluation model, including product strength and innovation, supply chain control and cost efficiency, and brand influence and channel penetration [12] - **Market Competition Pattern**: The bone health probiotic industry has three echelons, but this seems not directly related to the oatmeal market competition described in other parts [17] - **Top Ten Brand Recommendations**: Brands such as Quaker, Westland, and others are recommended, each with unique product features, such as Quaker's functional oatmeal and Westland's organic full - industry chain products [19][20] Development Trends - **Policy - Driven Market Expansion**: China's grain production can meet the demand for dietary fiber, but residents' intake is insufficient. Oatmeal, as a popular healthy food, is expected to expand the market under policy support [31][33] - **New Competition Dimension**: Probiotic fermentation technology can improve the nutritional value and protein absorption rate of oats. If it is widely adopted in domestic production lines, whether oatmeal is "friendly to people intolerant to cereal protein" will become a new market competition dimension [34]