The document provides financial results for an IT company for the 9 months ended December 2004 and the quarter ended December 2005.
For the 9 months ended December 2004, total revenue was Rs. 570 crore, profit before tax was Rs. 48 crore, and profit after tax was Rs. 45 crore. International revenue grew 55% and the international business share increased to 25% of overall revenue.
For the quarter ended December 2005, total revenue was Rs. 205.2 crore, profit before tax was Rs. 10.5 crore, and profit after tax was Rs. 9.3 crore. Embedded systems revenue grew 132% year-over-year and contributed 21% of international revenues.
This investor handout provides an overview of Bayer's financial performance in Q1 2012 and outlook for 2012. Key points include:
- Sales and earnings grew in Q1 2012 compared to Q1 2011, with a 5% increase in sales and double-digit increases in EBIT and EPS.
- The outlook for 2012 projects further sales and earnings growth, with sales expected to increase around 3% and EBITDA and EPS expected to slightly improve.
- Bayer has mid-term targets through 2014 to increase sales and profitability across its business segments, focusing on innovation, growth, and productivity.
Global R&D spending has declined slightly but less than the decline in net sales, showing the strategic importance companies place on R&D. North America and Europe account for most R&D investments but Asia contributes more when adjusting for purchasing power parity. Several industries like automotive, semiconductors and telecom saw the largest decreases in R&D spending between 2008-2009 and 2009-2010.
The daily agri report summarizes developments in commodity markets. Soybeans rose for the third day due to signs of sustained demand from China, the world's largest importer. Wheat and corn prices also climbed. Domestic demand is expected to increase chana prices during the festive season. The report provides opening, high, low, closing and last traded prices for various commodities, and technical analysis indicating some commodities are in a consolidating trend. Charts of soybean and chana prices are also included.
The document provides an overview and recommendations for Angel Portfolio's market strategy in September 2010. Key points include:
- The portfolio is overweight on infrastructure stocks due to attractive valuations from recent underperformance and limited downside risk. Execution is expected to pick up due to a robust order backlog, funding in place, and tailwinds from policy changes and economic growth.
- Top infrastructure picks are IVRCL Infra, Nagarjuna Construction and Patel Engineering based on execution capabilities, order books, funding, and valuations.
- The document recommends increasing exposure to infrastructure stocks to capitalize on the opportunity while undervaluation persists. Execution trends are expected to reverse as backlogs are worked through.
DAILY AGRI REPORT BY EPIC RESEARCH- 7 NOVEMBER 2012Epic Research
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We identified customers most likely to increase spend based on their current shopping patterns. Homebase used this insight to target retention offers, driving an incremental £2m in sales within 6 months. Connecting customer data and analytics helped solve their business challenge.
Epic Research is a leading financial services provider with presence in Indian and other global capital markets. Provides Stock Tips, Forex Tips, Currency Tips, Commodity Tips, MCX Tips, Equity Tips, Tips, Intraday Tips, NSE Tips, BSE Tips, COMEX Tips, PCG Pack NCDEX Tips and Free Stock Tips. We provide services in equity, commodity and Forex market.
This investor handout provides an overview of Bayer's financial performance in Q1 2012 and outlook for 2012. Key points include:
- Sales and earnings grew in Q1 2012 compared to Q1 2011, with a 5% increase in sales and double-digit increases in EBIT and EPS.
- The outlook for 2012 projects further sales and earnings growth, with sales expected to increase around 3% and EBITDA and EPS expected to slightly improve.
- Bayer has mid-term targets through 2014 to increase sales and profitability across its business segments, focusing on innovation, growth, and productivity.
Global R&D spending has declined slightly but less than the decline in net sales, showing the strategic importance companies place on R&D. North America and Europe account for most R&D investments but Asia contributes more when adjusting for purchasing power parity. Several industries like automotive, semiconductors and telecom saw the largest decreases in R&D spending between 2008-2009 and 2009-2010.
The daily agri report summarizes developments in commodity markets. Soybeans rose for the third day due to signs of sustained demand from China, the world's largest importer. Wheat and corn prices also climbed. Domestic demand is expected to increase chana prices during the festive season. The report provides opening, high, low, closing and last traded prices for various commodities, and technical analysis indicating some commodities are in a consolidating trend. Charts of soybean and chana prices are also included.
The document provides an overview and recommendations for Angel Portfolio's market strategy in September 2010. Key points include:
- The portfolio is overweight on infrastructure stocks due to attractive valuations from recent underperformance and limited downside risk. Execution is expected to pick up due to a robust order backlog, funding in place, and tailwinds from policy changes and economic growth.
- Top infrastructure picks are IVRCL Infra, Nagarjuna Construction and Patel Engineering based on execution capabilities, order books, funding, and valuations.
- The document recommends increasing exposure to infrastructure stocks to capitalize on the opportunity while undervaluation persists. Execution trends are expected to reverse as backlogs are worked through.
DAILY AGRI REPORT BY EPIC RESEARCH- 7 NOVEMBER 2012Epic Research
Epic Research is a leading financial services provider with presence in Indian and other global capital markets. Provides Stock Tips, Forex Tips, Commodity Tips, MCX Tips, Equity Tips, Intraday Tips, NSE Tips, BSE Tips, COMEX Tips, PCG Pack and NCDEX Tips. We provide services in equity, commodity and Forex market.
We identified customers most likely to increase spend based on their current shopping patterns. Homebase used this insight to target retention offers, driving an incremental £2m in sales within 6 months. Connecting customer data and analytics helped solve their business challenge.
Epic Research is a leading financial services provider with presence in Indian and other global capital markets. Provides Stock Tips, Forex Tips, Currency Tips, Commodity Tips, MCX Tips, Equity Tips, Tips, Intraday Tips, NSE Tips, BSE Tips, COMEX Tips, PCG Pack NCDEX Tips and Free Stock Tips. We provide services in equity, commodity and Forex market.
Russian M&A - Cross-Border OpportunitiesAalto Capital
Aalto Capitalilla on ilo kutsua Teidät Venäjä-aiheiseen aamuun. Tilaisuudessa pureudumme Venäjän talouden näkymiin talouskriisin jälkeen ja saamme paikallisen toimijan näkemyksen Venäjän yrityskauppamarkkinasta. Eduskunnan ajankohtaiset terveiset tulee kertomaan kansanedustaja Ilkka Kanerva.
Ravintola Savoy, Salikabinetti
20. toukokuuta 2010 klo 08:30 – 10:30
OHL Brasil reported strong financial results for 4Q07 and full year 2007. Traffic grew 8.8% in 4Q07 and 8.6% for the full year. Net revenue increased 16.1% in 4Q07 and 13.1% for 2007. Adjusted EBITDA rose 19.6% in 4Q07 and 15.7% for the full year. The company also reduced its debt and extended the maturity while maintaining low leverage. With the addition of over 2,000 km of highways from a recent auction, OHL Brasil has increased its market share to 26% of Brazil's toll roads and expanded its operations across key economic regions.
This document discusses blended learning approaches at Piraeus Bank. It provides an overview of Piraeus Bank, including its growth and strategic targets. It then discusses the bank's use of blended learning, when it is applied, and how courses are developed. Key points include blending classroom and online learning to reinforce concepts, ensuring the instructor is involved in course design, and not blending just for the sake of it. The document concludes with a case study on a successful blended learning initiative to sell a complex financial product.
The document summarizes OHL Brasil's 4Q08 earnings results conference call. Key points include:
- Traffic increased 2.6% in state concessions year-over-year. Toll revenue grew 16.3% and adjusted EBITDA increased 21% year-over-year.
- Net income was R$46.4 million, up 112.4% from 4Q07. Toll collection began on three federal concessions.
- Financial expenses fell 63.9% from 3Q08. Leverage was maintained at 1.1x adjusted EBITDA and debt maturities are well spaced out through 2027.
Smaato is a mobile advertising platform that matches ads from over 80 ad networks to mobile app and website inventory from over 55,000 publishers. It aims to provide the highest eCPMs and fill rates for publishers through its optimization technology. The company has seen strong growth, raising $20M in funding and increasing its staff and revenue significantly since being founded in 2005. It now processes billions of ad requests per month globally.
DAILY AGRI REPORT BY EPIC RESEARCH- 6 NOVEMBER 2012Epic Research
Epic Research is a leading financial services provider with presence in Indian and other global capital markets. Provides Stock Tips, Forex Tips, Commodity Tips, MCX Tips, Equity Tips, Intraday Tips, NSE Tips, BSE Tips, COMEX Tips, PCG Pack and NCDEX Tips. We provide services in equity, commodity and Forex market.
The document discusses LinkedIn's Q2 2012 results and provides forward-looking statements and risks. It reports key metrics such as member and revenue growth. The CEO and CFO then discuss the results and metrics. The document also provides a safe harbor statement, noting the forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could impact the company's actual results.
This document provides a disclaimer and overview of Evraz Group, a Russian and CIS steel and mining company. It summarizes Evraz's 3Q08 results including revenue of $6.5 billion on steel sales of 4.3 million tonnes. It also discusses Evraz's strategy to become a top 5 global steelmaker, current debt levels, operations in Russia, North America, Europe and mining segments. Steel and raw material price trends are shown.
The document provides tips for building financial models. It recommends designing a model on paper first before building it in a spreadsheet. The model should be built in logical modular steps and simplified as much as possible while still answering the key business questions. Key steps in building a valuation model include entering historical financial data, projecting "vanilla" assumptions, debugging the model, developing business assumptions and scenarios, and calculating terminal values and equity value. The document emphasizes focusing on the most important drivers and ratios, setting up formulas so changing one cell impacts all related cells, and remembering the overall purpose of the model is to provide insights, not accounting perfection.
1) The 2009 Environmental Report from Ehime University summarizes initiatives related to sustainable development, environmental studies programs, and carbon emissions reductions.
2) Data is presented on forest resources, pollution releases, energy usage, and carbon emissions from 1990-2020 with a focus on reducing impacts.
3) Efforts include the Center for Marine and Environmental Studies, overseas cooperation in environmental fields, and promoting environmental education.
Nearly 900 million handheld computers are expected to be in use by 2015. How relevant is this shift to mobile and the growth of apps? Benedict Evans, consultant with media & technology analyst firm Enders Analysis, believes we are in a fundamental transition in the way we use digital
The document provides forward-looking projections and statements about the company's future financial performance, noting that actual results could differ from expectations. It highlights the company's financial results for the second quarter of 2010, including net revenues of $1.35 billion and an EBIT margin of 9.3%. The document also discusses the company's order backlog, deliveries, and positive signs for the commercial aviation business.
We’d like to share with you the announcement related to our Q4 2011 earnings. We’ll also be live sharing the earnings call both from LinkedIn’s Company Page and our @linkedin account, starting 2PM today, Feb 9.
Daimler reported its Q3 2009 results, with the automotive market continuing to experience a slump. Key points include:
- Group sales were €19.3 billion in Q3, with an EBIT of €0.5 billion excluding special items.
- Mercedes-Benz Cars achieved a positive EBIT of €355 million in Q3 due to the availability of new models and cost measures.
- Daimler Trucks reported an EBIT loss of €127 million in Q3 due to weak demand and charges from repositioning.
- Daimler aims to further improve earnings in Q4 through new models and ongoing efficiency programs.
Argentina has experienced strong economic growth over the past decade and maintains solid economic foundations for continued growth. It grew at an average annual rate of 8.5% from 2003-2008, accumulating large fiscal and trade surpluses. Despite the global crisis, Argentina's exports declined less than most countries and it is projected to maintain current account surpluses in 2009-2010. Argentina has a skilled workforce and is a leading producer of many global commodities. It has opportunities for investment across sectors such as agriculture, wine, health, and information technology.
1) The document is the transcript from ConocoPhillips' 1st Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call.
2) Key highlights include earnings of $0.8 billion for the quarter, daily production of 2.36 million barrels of oil equivalent, and refining utilization of 81%.
3) Operating costs were lower in the quarter while debt-to-capital ratio improved to 34% from previous quarters.
Intel reported financial results for 2008 with revenue of $37.6 billion, down 2% from 2007. Net income was $5.3 billion, down 24% from the prior year. Intel generated $10.9 billion in cash from operations and paid $3.1 billion in dividends. Paul Otellini, Intel's President and CEO, stated that Intel's product portfolio and technology roadmap are strong and will help the company thrive when the economy recovers. Craig Barrett, Intel's Chairman, discussed Intel's role in global initiatives that apply technology to address challenges in areas such as healthcare, education, and sustainability.
This 3-page document provides an analysis and overview of the European telecom services industry. It discusses trends such as revenue decoupling from GDP, the impact of smartphones inflating service revenues but also increasing competition, and the potential threat from mobile data MVNOs. Key points made include that smartphone adoption is outpacing revenue growth, competition has increased but concentration does not perfectly correlate with profitability, and the economics of data are still unproven but will be important for the structure and dynamics of the industry. The document provides commentary and perspectives from an equity research analyst at Barclays.
CCR's 2Q06 results showed an 8.8% increase in net operating income compared to 2Q05, reaching R$512.8 million, with the number of electronic toll collection users increasing 25.3% to 599 thousand. Total costs increased 17.5% compared to 2Q05. EBIT decreased 4.8% to R$174.7 million due to factors including traffic, operating costs and financial results. CCR's entrance to the IBOVESPA stock index in March 2006 and prepayment of foreign currency debt were highlighted as subsequent positive events.
By Gert-Jan Stads. Presented at the ASTI-FARA conference Agricultural R&D: Investing in Africa's Future: Analyzing Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities - Accra, Ghana on December 5-7, 2011. http://www.asti.cgiar.org/2011conf
Russian M&A - Cross-Border OpportunitiesAalto Capital
Aalto Capitalilla on ilo kutsua Teidät Venäjä-aiheiseen aamuun. Tilaisuudessa pureudumme Venäjän talouden näkymiin talouskriisin jälkeen ja saamme paikallisen toimijan näkemyksen Venäjän yrityskauppamarkkinasta. Eduskunnan ajankohtaiset terveiset tulee kertomaan kansanedustaja Ilkka Kanerva.
Ravintola Savoy, Salikabinetti
20. toukokuuta 2010 klo 08:30 – 10:30
OHL Brasil reported strong financial results for 4Q07 and full year 2007. Traffic grew 8.8% in 4Q07 and 8.6% for the full year. Net revenue increased 16.1% in 4Q07 and 13.1% for 2007. Adjusted EBITDA rose 19.6% in 4Q07 and 15.7% for the full year. The company also reduced its debt and extended the maturity while maintaining low leverage. With the addition of over 2,000 km of highways from a recent auction, OHL Brasil has increased its market share to 26% of Brazil's toll roads and expanded its operations across key economic regions.
This document discusses blended learning approaches at Piraeus Bank. It provides an overview of Piraeus Bank, including its growth and strategic targets. It then discusses the bank's use of blended learning, when it is applied, and how courses are developed. Key points include blending classroom and online learning to reinforce concepts, ensuring the instructor is involved in course design, and not blending just for the sake of it. The document concludes with a case study on a successful blended learning initiative to sell a complex financial product.
The document summarizes OHL Brasil's 4Q08 earnings results conference call. Key points include:
- Traffic increased 2.6% in state concessions year-over-year. Toll revenue grew 16.3% and adjusted EBITDA increased 21% year-over-year.
- Net income was R$46.4 million, up 112.4% from 4Q07. Toll collection began on three federal concessions.
- Financial expenses fell 63.9% from 3Q08. Leverage was maintained at 1.1x adjusted EBITDA and debt maturities are well spaced out through 2027.
Smaato is a mobile advertising platform that matches ads from over 80 ad networks to mobile app and website inventory from over 55,000 publishers. It aims to provide the highest eCPMs and fill rates for publishers through its optimization technology. The company has seen strong growth, raising $20M in funding and increasing its staff and revenue significantly since being founded in 2005. It now processes billions of ad requests per month globally.
DAILY AGRI REPORT BY EPIC RESEARCH- 6 NOVEMBER 2012Epic Research
Epic Research is a leading financial services provider with presence in Indian and other global capital markets. Provides Stock Tips, Forex Tips, Commodity Tips, MCX Tips, Equity Tips, Intraday Tips, NSE Tips, BSE Tips, COMEX Tips, PCG Pack and NCDEX Tips. We provide services in equity, commodity and Forex market.
The document discusses LinkedIn's Q2 2012 results and provides forward-looking statements and risks. It reports key metrics such as member and revenue growth. The CEO and CFO then discuss the results and metrics. The document also provides a safe harbor statement, noting the forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could impact the company's actual results.
This document provides a disclaimer and overview of Evraz Group, a Russian and CIS steel and mining company. It summarizes Evraz's 3Q08 results including revenue of $6.5 billion on steel sales of 4.3 million tonnes. It also discusses Evraz's strategy to become a top 5 global steelmaker, current debt levels, operations in Russia, North America, Europe and mining segments. Steel and raw material price trends are shown.
The document provides tips for building financial models. It recommends designing a model on paper first before building it in a spreadsheet. The model should be built in logical modular steps and simplified as much as possible while still answering the key business questions. Key steps in building a valuation model include entering historical financial data, projecting "vanilla" assumptions, debugging the model, developing business assumptions and scenarios, and calculating terminal values and equity value. The document emphasizes focusing on the most important drivers and ratios, setting up formulas so changing one cell impacts all related cells, and remembering the overall purpose of the model is to provide insights, not accounting perfection.
1) The 2009 Environmental Report from Ehime University summarizes initiatives related to sustainable development, environmental studies programs, and carbon emissions reductions.
2) Data is presented on forest resources, pollution releases, energy usage, and carbon emissions from 1990-2020 with a focus on reducing impacts.
3) Efforts include the Center for Marine and Environmental Studies, overseas cooperation in environmental fields, and promoting environmental education.
Nearly 900 million handheld computers are expected to be in use by 2015. How relevant is this shift to mobile and the growth of apps? Benedict Evans, consultant with media & technology analyst firm Enders Analysis, believes we are in a fundamental transition in the way we use digital
The document provides forward-looking projections and statements about the company's future financial performance, noting that actual results could differ from expectations. It highlights the company's financial results for the second quarter of 2010, including net revenues of $1.35 billion and an EBIT margin of 9.3%. The document also discusses the company's order backlog, deliveries, and positive signs for the commercial aviation business.
We’d like to share with you the announcement related to our Q4 2011 earnings. We’ll also be live sharing the earnings call both from LinkedIn’s Company Page and our @linkedin account, starting 2PM today, Feb 9.
Daimler reported its Q3 2009 results, with the automotive market continuing to experience a slump. Key points include:
- Group sales were €19.3 billion in Q3, with an EBIT of €0.5 billion excluding special items.
- Mercedes-Benz Cars achieved a positive EBIT of €355 million in Q3 due to the availability of new models and cost measures.
- Daimler Trucks reported an EBIT loss of €127 million in Q3 due to weak demand and charges from repositioning.
- Daimler aims to further improve earnings in Q4 through new models and ongoing efficiency programs.
Argentina has experienced strong economic growth over the past decade and maintains solid economic foundations for continued growth. It grew at an average annual rate of 8.5% from 2003-2008, accumulating large fiscal and trade surpluses. Despite the global crisis, Argentina's exports declined less than most countries and it is projected to maintain current account surpluses in 2009-2010. Argentina has a skilled workforce and is a leading producer of many global commodities. It has opportunities for investment across sectors such as agriculture, wine, health, and information technology.
1) The document is the transcript from ConocoPhillips' 1st Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call.
2) Key highlights include earnings of $0.8 billion for the quarter, daily production of 2.36 million barrels of oil equivalent, and refining utilization of 81%.
3) Operating costs were lower in the quarter while debt-to-capital ratio improved to 34% from previous quarters.
Intel reported financial results for 2008 with revenue of $37.6 billion, down 2% from 2007. Net income was $5.3 billion, down 24% from the prior year. Intel generated $10.9 billion in cash from operations and paid $3.1 billion in dividends. Paul Otellini, Intel's President and CEO, stated that Intel's product portfolio and technology roadmap are strong and will help the company thrive when the economy recovers. Craig Barrett, Intel's Chairman, discussed Intel's role in global initiatives that apply technology to address challenges in areas such as healthcare, education, and sustainability.
This 3-page document provides an analysis and overview of the European telecom services industry. It discusses trends such as revenue decoupling from GDP, the impact of smartphones inflating service revenues but also increasing competition, and the potential threat from mobile data MVNOs. Key points made include that smartphone adoption is outpacing revenue growth, competition has increased but concentration does not perfectly correlate with profitability, and the economics of data are still unproven but will be important for the structure and dynamics of the industry. The document provides commentary and perspectives from an equity research analyst at Barclays.
CCR's 2Q06 results showed an 8.8% increase in net operating income compared to 2Q05, reaching R$512.8 million, with the number of electronic toll collection users increasing 25.3% to 599 thousand. Total costs increased 17.5% compared to 2Q05. EBIT decreased 4.8% to R$174.7 million due to factors including traffic, operating costs and financial results. CCR's entrance to the IBOVESPA stock index in March 2006 and prepayment of foreign currency debt were highlighted as subsequent positive events.
By Gert-Jan Stads. Presented at the ASTI-FARA conference Agricultural R&D: Investing in Africa's Future: Analyzing Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities - Accra, Ghana on December 5-7, 2011. http://www.asti.cgiar.org/2011conf
We’d like to share with you the announcement related to our Q3 2011 earnings. We’ll also be live sharing the earnings call both from LinkedIn’s Company Page and our @linkedin account, starting 2PM Pacific Time later today.
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Net revenue and EBITDA grew in the second quarter of 2011 compared to the same period last year. Several portfolio companies experienced revenue growth, while some others reported losses due to restructuring. Total investments in portfolio companies were R$10.4 million in the second quarter. The presentation provides financial and operational updates on each portfolio company.
The Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) is a government research institution responsible for nuclear energy research and development. It was formed in 2005 from the merger of Japan's two major nuclear research institutions. JAEA conducts research on nuclear fusion in the JT-60SA and J-PARC facilities, as well as developing fast breeder reactors and high-temperature gas-cooled reactors. It also works on nuclear fuel cycle technologies and manages Japan's nuclear fuel recycling program. JAEA has over 4,000 employees across several domestic sites and works to help achieve a sustainable nuclear energy supply for Japan.
The document reports financial results for 3Q11, with net sales revenue down 9.9% to R$192.9 million due to a 7.5% decline in domestic market sales and gross margin declining to 46.5% from 49% in 3Q10. EBIT was down significantly to R$54 million from R$81 million in 3Q10 due to lower sales volumes and margins. The company cautions that actual results could differ from expectations due to economic conditions and uncertainties in its business.
1) Scania reported record earnings in the first half of 2008, with operating margin reaching 16.6% and net margin at 12.1%.
2) Scania is pursuing profitable growth through increasing vehicle and service sales. Revenue grew 15% while EBIT grew 30% in the first half of 2008.
3) Scania's vision is to reach annual production of 150,000 vehicles while maintaining a flexible cost structure and focus on customer productivity and uptime.
The document summarizes MMX's 3Q12 results. It reports that production increased 7% quarter-over-quarter and 13% year-over-year. Sales increased 12% QoQ but decreased 10% YoY. Net revenues grew 21% QoQ but fell 10% YoY. The net loss narrowed significantly from the previous quarter though it was still lower than the previous year. EBITDA improved dramatically QoQ but was down slightly YoY. It also provides updates on various projects including the completion of mergers and financing arrangements as well as continued construction progress.
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ConAgra Foods is selling its chicken business to focus on branded and value-added food items. The sale includes chicken processing operations and will generate cash for ConAgra to reinvest. ConAgra will receive Class A shares in Pilgrim's Pride, the chicken company acquiring its business, representing 7% of voting shares and 49% of equity. It can sell up to 1/3 of these shares annually but expects to reduce ownership over time based on market conditions. ConAgra will also receive notes from Pilgrim's Pride due in 2011 with a 10.5% interest rate to be paid semi-annually.
This document summarizes the Q1 FY2004 earnings results of a large packaged foods company. Key points include:
- Q1 EPS was $0.37 compared to $0.43 in Q1 FY2003, impacted by various one-time gains and losses.
- Packaged foods sales were down $168M excluding divested businesses, with a 5% volume decline.
- Several major brands saw growth, while others like Butterball declined.
- Corporate expenses increased due to litigation expenses from a past joint venture.
- The effective tax rate for FY2004 is estimated at 38%.
ConAgra Foods is selling its United Agri Products business to focus on branded and value-added products, as part of a broader strategy of divesting non-core businesses over the past year including fresh beef/pork, canned seafood, and cheese operations. The sale is expected to close by December 31, 2003 for cash and $60-75 million in preferred stock. ConAgra will retain some international UAP operations generating $250 million in annual sales, concentrated in several countries. Proceeds will be used for debt paydown and general corporate purposes including acquisitions and stock buybacks.
ConAgra Foods divested its poultry business to focus on branded, value-added foods with strong margins and growth. The $300 million cash and 25 million Pilgrim's Pride shares valued at $245 million totaled less than the poultry business' estimated $545 million book value due to the shares being valued based on past prices, not current prices. ConAgra Foods can sell up to 1/3 of the shares each year and account for shares eligible for resale within a year as securities, and other shares using cost accounting. The poultry business was previously reported in Meat Processing but is now in Discontinued Operations.
ConAgra Foods completed the divestiture of its chicken processing and crop inputs businesses, finalizing its strategy to focus on branded, value-added food opportunities. The company received $300 million in cash and 25 million shares of Pilgrim's Pride stock worth $245 million for the chicken business. ConAgra can sell up to 1/3 of the Pilgrim's Pride shares per year and will account for the shares as securities held for resale within one year or using the cost method if the eligibility for resale is over one year away. The chicken business was previously reported as part of ConAgra's Meat Processing segment but is now in Discontinued Operations.
ConAgra Foods has divested several commodity businesses and acquired branded and value-added food products to focus on higher margin businesses. The company is planning a share repurchase program using cash from strong operating cash flows and recent divestitures. ConAgra expects to continue investing in growth through acquisitions and paying down debt while deploying cash to dividends, debt repayment, and share repurchases as appropriate.
The document provides a Q&A summary of ConAgra Foods' financial results for Q2 FY04 compared to Q2 FY03. Key points include:
- Q2 FY04 diluted EPS was $0.51 compared to $0.44 in Q2 FY03, impacted by $0.04 in discontinued operations in FY04 and $0.03 in divestiture expenses in FY03.
- Sales comparability was impacted by $506M in divested fresh meat businesses in FY03 and $154M in divested canned food businesses in FY03.
- Examples of brand sales growth included Banquet, Chef Boyardee, Egg Beaters
Packaged Foods sales increased 4% excluding divestitures, with 2% volume growth. Several brands posted sales growth including Armour, Banquet, and Blue Bonnet, while others like ACT II and Butterball declined. Sales comparability was affected by $155 million in divested businesses last year. Operating profit grew 5% in Packaged Foods and 10% overall when adjusting for divested businesses and cost savings initiatives. The company is implementing cost cutting measures expected to save more than implementation costs in the future.
The document provides the quarterly and annual financial results for a company. Some key highlights include:
- Several consumer brands posted sales growth for the quarter including Banquet, Blue Bonnet, and Chef Boyardee, while others like ACT II and Eckrich saw declines.
- Total depreciation and amortization was around $93 million for the quarter and $352 million for the fiscal year.
- Capital expenditures were around $106 million for the quarter and $352 million for the fiscal year.
- Net interest expense was $80 million for the quarter and $275 million for the fiscal year.
- Corporate expenses were around $95 million for the quarter and $342 million
- Major brands in the Retail Products segment that posted sales growth included ACT II, Armour, Banquet, and Blue Bonnet. Brands that posted sales declines included Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, and Snack Pack.
- Retail volume increased 8% while foodservice volume was flat excluding divested businesses.
- Increased input costs negatively impacted operating profits in the Retail Products segment by approximately $45 million.
- Capital expenditures were approximately $105 million, reflecting increased investment in information systems.
This document contains the questions and answers from ConAgra Foods' Q2 FY2005 earnings call. Some key details include:
- Several major brands in the Retail Products segment posted sales growth, while others saw declines.
- Retail volume increased 7% and Foodservice volume decreased 1% excluding divested businesses.
- Capital expenditures increased significantly year-over-year due to investments in information systems.
- The company received proceeds from the sale of its minority interest in Swift Foods and shares of Pilgrim's Pride stock.
This document summarizes the Q3 2005 earnings results of a major food company. Some key highlights include: 1) Major brands in the Retail Products segment saw mixed sales results, with growth for brands like Chef Boyardee but declines for brands like Butterball. 2) Unit volumes declined 3% for Retail Products but increased 4% for Foodservice Products. 3) The packaged meats operations were slightly profitable but profits were over $45 million lower than the previous year. The company expects some improvement but not year-over-year profit gains for packaged meats in Q4.
This document summarizes ConAgra Foods' earnings results for fiscal year 2005 (FY05) in a question and answer format. Some key details include:
- FY05 diluted EPS was $1.23, including $0.12 in expenses that impacted comparability.
- Major brands in the Retail Products segment that saw sales growth included ACT II, Banquet, and Blue Bonnet. Brands that saw declines included Armour and Butterball.
- Retail Products volume increased 2% while Foodservice Products volume decreased 2% in Q4.
- Total depreciation and amortization was approximately $351 million for FY05 and $90 million for Q4. Capital expenditures
The document provides the questions and answers from the Q1 FY06 earnings call for ConAgra Foods. Some key details from the summary include:
- Sales grew for major brands like Butterball but declined for brands like ACT II. Retail Products volume declined 3% while Foodservice increased 4%.
- Depreciation and amortization was $89 million. Capital expenditures were $71 million and net interest expense was $68 million. Corporate expense was $73 million.
- Gross margin was 21.6% and operating margin was 10.9%. The effective tax rate for FY06 is estimated to be 36%.
Major brands in the Retail Products segment that posted sales growth included ACT II, Blue Bonnet, Butterball, Kid Cuisine, Marie Callender's, Reddi-wip and Ro*Tel. Brands that posted sales declines included Armour, Banquet, Cook's, DAVID, Eckrich, Egg Beaters, Healthy Choice, Hebrew National, Hunt's, LaChoy, Orville Redenbacher, PAM, Parkay, Peter Pan, Slim Jim, Snack Pack, Swiss Miss, Van Camp's and Wesson. Retail Products volume declined 5% for the quarter while Foodservice Products volume increased 2%. Corporate expense for the quarter was approximately $103 million
The document provides financial information from ConAgra Foods' Q3 FY06 quarterly earnings call. Some key details include:
- Retail segment sales grew 4% and Foodservice grew 1% over the prior year. Several major brands posted sales growth while others declined.
- Gross margin was 24.8% and operating margin was 12.5% for the quarter.
- Net debt was $3.6 billion, down from $4.5 billion a year prior due to debt repayment of $500 million during the quarter.
- Capital expenditures for the quarter and fiscal year-to-date were below prior year levels. Projected fiscal year expenditures are up to $400
- Major brands in the Consumer Foods segment that posted sales growth in Q4 FY06 included Blue Bonnet, Chef Boyardee, DAVID, Egg Beaters, Hebrew National, and Hunt's. Brands that posted sales declines included ACT II, Banquet, Healthy Choice, Peter Pan, Slim Jim, Snack Pack, and Van Camp's.
- Consumer Foods volume declined 2% in Q4 while Food and Ingredients volume increased 1%.
- Total depreciation and amortization for Q4 was approximately $85 million and approximately $353 million for all of FY06. Capital expenditures were approximately $92 million for Q4 and $288 million for FY
This document summarizes the Q1 FY07 financial results of ConAgra Foods. Some key highlights include:
- Consumer Foods volume increased 1% and Food and Ingredients volume increased 2% in Q1.
- Gross margin was 24.7% and operating margin was 11.7% for the quarter.
- Net debt decreased to $2.88 billion from $3.97 billion in Q1 FY06.
- Restructuring charges totaled $39 million pre-tax, impacting costs in Consumer Foods and corporate expenses.
Major brands in the Consumer Foods segment that posted sales growth included Egg Beaters, Healthy Choice, and Slim Jim. Brands that posted sales declines included ACT II and Blue Bonnet. Total depreciation and amortization from continuing operations was $88 million for the quarter and $177 million year-to-date. Capital expenditures were $66 million for the quarter and $111 million year-to-date. Net interest expense was $52 million for the quarter and $110 million year-to-date.
1) Several major brands in the Consumer Foods segment posted sales growth for the quarter, while others like ACT II and Banquet saw declines. Overall, Consumer Foods volume declined 1% excluding divested businesses.
2) Total depreciation and amortization from continuing operations was around $91 million for the quarter and $268 million year-to-date. Capital expenditures were around $147 million for the quarter and $258 million year-to-date.
3) The company's net debt at the end of the quarter was around $3 billion, with a net debt to total capital ratio of 39%.
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10. Consolidated Financial Performance – Q3 (FY 04-05)
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T o ta l R e ve n u e 2 1 6 .0 2 0 9 .8 3 .0 %
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11. Strategic Shift
• Improve revenue mix:
•Increase International Revenues
•Defocus from pure equipment business unless accompanied by
service business
• Build sustained service revenue stream around niche areas like
Embedded systems and CMC’s solutions
• Capitalize on resurgent Education and Training market
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