LOS ANGELES, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ViaDerma, Inc. (OTC Expert Market: VDRM), a specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today that its 2024 Annual Report has been posted to the company’s official website, www.viaderma.com. Due to the company’s current designation on the OTC Markets Expert Market, financial reports are not permitted to be posted directly to the OTC Markets platform. As part of its ongoing commitment to transparency, ViaDerma is making the Annual Report publicly accessible thro ...

Core Insights - International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) has relocated its Global Business Services (GBS) center to a newly constructed facility in Hyderabad, India, emphasizing its commitment to innovation and a future-ready work environment [1][5]. Facility Details - The new Hyderabad facility spans 75,000 sq. ft. and can accommodate up to 600 employees, featuring an innovation studio for experimentation with automation, robotics, and AI [3][9]. - The facility is designed for collaboration and wellness, located in a prime financial district, and incorporates cutting-edge technologies to support global operations [2][4]. Sustainability and Inclusivity - IFF's new facility aims for LEED Gold certification and includes eco-friendly features such as solar lighting and rainwater harvesting [4][9]. - The design promotes adaptable workspaces tailored to various work styles, ensuring high-speed connectivity and top-notch security [4]. Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, IFF reported adjusted earnings of $1.20 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.12, marking a 6% improvement from the previous year [6]. - Net sales for the March-end quarter were $2.84 billion, a decrease of 1.9% year-over-year, but currency-neutral sales grew by 3%, driven by growth in several segments [7]. Stock Performance - Over the past year, IFF's shares have declined by 21.6%, contrasting with a 0.4% decline in the industry [8].

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Core Insights - Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. reported a decline in key financial metrics for the first quarter of 2025, including net sales and income from operations, attributed to fewer selling days and changes in distribution methods [3][5][10]. Financial Performance - Volume decreased by 6.6% in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024, with two fewer selling days accounting for approximately 2.1% of this decline [4][5]. - Net sales fell by 0.7% to $1.58 billion, negatively impacted by the two fewer selling days, which accounted for about $40 million or 2.5% of the change [5][7]. - Gross profit decreased by 2.1% to $627.1 million, with a gross margin of 39.7%, down 50 basis points from the previous year [7][8]. - Income from operations was $189.8 million, a decrease of 11.9% from $215.4 million in Q1 2024, with the two fewer selling days contributing approximately $10 million to this decline [10][11]. Beverage Sales - Sparkling beverage sales decreased by 1.9%, while still beverage sales saw a smaller decline of 0.5% compared to the previous year [6]. - The decline in Sparkling category sales was partially due to softness in the Coca-Cola Original Taste brand, although other core products showed solid growth [6][9]. - Excluding Dasani, net sales in the Still category increased by 1.8%, driven by growth in sports drinks and enhanced water products [6]. Operating Expenses - Selling, delivery, and administrative (SD&A) expenses increased by 2.9% to $437.3 million, with SD&A as a percentage of net sales rising to 27.7% [9][10]. - The increase in SD&A expenses was primarily due to higher labor costs and inflationary pressures [9]. Cash Flow and Investments - Cash flows from operations for Q1 2025 were $198.2 million, compared to $194.3 million in Q1 2024 [12]. - The company invested approximately $98 million in capital expenditures during the quarter, with expectations of around $300 million for the fiscal year 2025 [12].