Core Insights - Celsius Holdings has experienced a remarkable stock increase of 129% in 2025, driven by a significant acquisition and a return to growth [2] - The company is set to announce its third-quarter results, which are critical for its performance outlook in 2026 [2] Acquisition Details - Celsius completed a transformative acquisition of Alani Nu for $1.8 billion, effectively $1.65 billion after tax benefits [3] - The acquisition was valued at 3 times Alani Nu's trailing sales and 12 times its adjusted EBITDA, indicating a favorable deal for Celsius [4] - The deal closed quickly with no regulatory hurdles, highlighting the urgency and necessity of the acquisition for Celsius [5] Financial Performance - Celsius faced a sharp deceleration in revenue growth in 2024, with negative growth in the latter half of the year, necessitating the acquisition [6] - Anticipation of the acquisition led to a rebound in Celsius's stock price after a significant decline in 2024 [7] - Analysts expect Celsius to report more than double the sales and a return to profitability in the upcoming third-quarter results, following a challenging previous year [8]

US “relaxation” drinks firm Recess has raised $30m in a Series B round and named Nutrabolt executive Kyle Thomas as president and co-CEO. Thomas, formerly global chief commercial officer at C4 Energy owner Nutrabolt, will be co-CEO alongside Recess founder Benjamin Witte. In a statement, Recess said the capital will be directed towards expanding its team and trying to build distribution. Founded in 2018, Recess develops functional beverages and supplements positioned to help people “feel calm and balanc ...