Transaction unlocks significant value to shareholdersResulting net cash position will provide greater flexibility to carry out business strategy MONTREAL, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Supremex Inc. (“Supremex” or the “Company”) (TSX: SXP), a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of envelopes and a growing provider of paper-based packaging solutions, announced today that it completed a sale-leaseback transaction in respect of its two owned properties for gross proceeds of $53.0 million, subje ...

Company Overview - Huhtamaki Oyj is a leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions, focusing on food and beverage safety, hygiene, and waste prevention [3][4] - The company has over 100 years of history and operates in 36 countries with around 18,000 professionals [4] Financial Information - In 2024, Huhtamaki's net sales totaled EUR 4.1 billion [4] Upcoming Events - Huhtamaki will publish its 2025 Half-yearly Report on July 24, 2025, at approximately 8:30 EEST [1] - A combined audiocast and teleconference will be held on the same day at 9:30 EEST, featuring presentations from the CEO and CFO [2] - An on-demand replay of the audiocast will be available shortly after the call [3]

Industry Overview - The U.S. manufacturing sector is showing signs of recovery after a prolonged downturn, with new orders for manufactured goods increasing by 8.2% in May compared to a revised 3.9% decline in April, and a year-over-year increase of 3.2% [3][4] - The rebound in manufacturing activity is supported by easing inflationary pressures and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, which are anticipated to boost demand [1][6][11] Manufacturing Activity - The Institute of Supply Management's manufacturing PMI rose to 49 in June from 48.5 in May, indicating a continued contraction but a rebound from a six-month low [5][6] - Manufacturing activity accounts for 10.2% of the U.S. economy, highlighting its significance [5] Stock Recommendations - Four stocks from the manufacturing sector are recommended for investment: Allegion plc (ALLE), AptarGroup, Inc. (ATR), Broadwind, Inc. (BWEN), and DXP Enterprises, Inc. (DXPE), all of which have strong earnings growth prospects and Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) [2][11] Allegion plc (ALLE) - Allegion is a global provider of security products and solutions, with an expected earnings growth of 3.9% for the current year and a Zacks Rank 2 [8][9] AptarGroup, Inc. (ATR) - AptarGroup specializes in innovative dispensing and packaging solutions, with an expected earnings growth of 4.1% for the current year and a Zacks Rank 2 [12][13] Broadwind, Inc. (BWEN) - Broadwind is a precision manufacturer focused on clean tech, particularly in the U.S. wind energy sector, with an expected earnings growth of 60% for the current year and a Zacks Rank 2 [14][15] DXP Enterprises, Inc. (DXPE) - DXP Enterprises is a distributor providing innovative solutions to industrial customers, with an expected earnings growth rate of 17.5% for the current year and a Zacks Rank 2 [16][17]

Core Insights - Applied Materials (AMAT) and KLA Corporation (KLAC) are significant players in the semiconductor equipment market, with AMAT focusing on equipment for deposition, etching, and inspection, while KLAC specializes in process control and metrology systems [1][2] Group 1: Applied Materials (AMAT) - AMAT is seeing strong traction in its Sym3 Magnum etch system and other advanced technologies crucial for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads [3] - Since its launch in February 2024, AMAT's Sym3 Magnum etch system has generated over $1.2 billion in revenues, with projected revenue growth of over 40% from DRAM customers in fiscal 2025 [4] - AMAT's revenues from advanced semiconductor nodes exceeded $2.5 billion in 2024, with expectations to double in fiscal 2025 due to increased adoption of its GAA and backside power delivery solutions [4] - The company faces challenges from U.S. trade restrictions on semiconductor equipment sales to China, impacting its revenues from 200mm equipment and overall performance in the Chinese market [5][6] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AMAT indicates single-digit growth in both revenues and EPS for fiscal 2025, with year-over-year growth of 6% and 9.5%, respectively [7] Group 2: KLA Corporation (KLAC) - KLAC projects advanced packaging revenues of $850 million in 2025, up from $500 million in 2024, with a strong market share in process control [11][12] - The demand for AI chips is driving the need for KLAC's advanced process control solutions, which are expected to continue experiencing robust traction [12][13] - KLAC's EPS is projected to grow by 36.7% in fiscal 2025, significantly higher than AMAT's projected growth [11][15] - The semiconductor process control market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% from 2026 to 2033, with KLAC holding over 56% market share in 2024 [14] Group 3: Stock Performance and Valuation - Year-to-date, shares of AMAT and KLAC have gained 17.3% and 46.2%, respectively [17] - AMAT and KLAC are trading at forward 12-month price-to-sales multiples of 5.10X and 10.11X, above their one-year medians [19] - KLAC has a stronger market share and is rated higher with a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), while AMAT holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) [20]

HUHTAMÄKI OYJ PRESS RELEASE 30.6.2025 AT 10:45 EEST Composition of Huhtamaki’s Shareholders’ Nomination Board The following composition of Huhtamäki Oyj’s Shareholders’ Nomination Board has been confirmed: Susanna Pettersson (Chair), appointed by The Finnish Cultural FoundationMarkus Aho, appointed by Varma Mutual Pension Insurance CompanyEsko Torsti, appointed by Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance CompanyJonna Ryhänen, appointed by Elo Mutual Pension Insurance CompanyPekka Vauramo (Expert member), Chair of ...

Company to Exit Molded Fiber Business; Additional Facility Changes PlannedMEMPHIS, Tenn., June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC), a global leader in sustainable packaging, today announced a series of strategic changes to strengthen its North American operations and better serve customers.As part of this initiative, the company will: Exit the molded fiber business and convert the Reno, Nev. facility to support its packaging business Close its packaging facility in Marion, Ohio ...

Group 1 - International Paper will release its second-quarter earnings on July 31, 2025, before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange [1] - A webcast to discuss earnings and current market conditions will begin at 10 a.m. ET [1] - Participants can join the webcast via teleconference or listen online, with a replay available for ninety days [2] Group 2 - International Paper is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, with operations in over 30 countries [3] - The company employed more than 65,000 team members and reported net sales of $18.6 billion for 2024 [3] - In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith, enhancing its position in the North American and EMEA regions [3]

Johan Rabe, Executive Vice President, Digitalization and Process Performance, and a member of the Huhtamaki Global Executive Team, has decided to leave Huhtamaki to pursue other career opportunities. Johan will continue with Huhtamaki to help ensure a smooth transition by the end of this year. His successor will be announced in due course. HUHTAMÄKI OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 18.6.2025 AT 15:00 (EEST) Change in Huhtamaki's Global Executive Team Huhtamaki is a leading global provider of sustainable packaging ...

Core Insights - International Paper (IP) is planning to develop a new sustainable packaging facility in Salt Lake City, UT, as part of its strategy to expand its manufacturing footprint in the U.S. [1][9] - The new facility will utilize advanced technology to provide innovative and sustainable packaging solutions to customers in the western U.S. [2][9] - IP has recently initiated construction on a state-of-the-art sustainable packaging plant in Waterloo, IA, which is expected to be a key component of its North American operations [3][4] Facility Developments - The Waterloo plant is set to be the largest greenfield box plant for IP and will primarily serve the protein segment, focusing on high-quality sustainable packaging [4] - Operations at the Waterloo facility are anticipated to commence in late 2026 [4] Market Positioning - Following the acquisition of DS Smith in January 2025, IP has positioned itself as a global leader in sustainable packaging, enhancing its portfolio and geographic presence [5] - The Total Addressable Market (TAM) for North America is approximately $50 billion, while EMEA's TAM is around $40 billion, both with a long-term growth rate of 3-4% [6] Growth Drivers - IP aims to exceed market growth by leveraging trends such as the rise of e-commerce, increasing demand for sustainable packaging, and the transition from plastic to paper-based alternatives [7] - There is a growing need for cost-effective and reliable fresh food packaging, as well as innovative retail-ready packaging solutions, which are expected to support long-term growth [7] Stock Performance - Over the past year, IP's stock has declined by 12.1%, compared to a 10.8% decline in the industry [8]

Group 1 - Huhtamaki has appointed Axel Glade as President of the Flexible Packaging segment, effective July 1, 2025, earlier than previously announced [1] - Axel Glade will report to Ralf K. Wunderlich, the President & CEO, and will be based in Espoo, Finland [1] - Glade joins Huhtamaki from Constantia Flexibles, where he served as Executive Vice President of the Film Division [1] Group 2 - The Global Executive Team will include Ralf K. Wunderlich (Chair), Fredrik Davidsson, Sara Engber, Thomas Geust, Axel Glade, Ann O'Hara, Sami Pauni, Johan Rabe, Ingolf Thom, and Changsheng Wu [2] - Huhtamaki is a leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions, focusing on hygiene, safety, accessibility, affordability, and food waste prevention [3] - The company has over 100 years of history, operates in 36 countries with around 18,000 professionals, and reported net sales of EUR 4.1 billion in 2024 [4]