Second Quarter 2014 Financial Results

Comparable Store Sales Increase as Fresh-Squeezed Juice Rolls Out
Juices Now Offered by More Than 500 Jamba Stores
Net income flat at $6.4 million; non-GAAP net income $7.7 million, an increase of 21.3%; G&A Decreases
Tech Innovations Score Breakthroughs with Consumers

EMERYVILLE, Calif.--Jamba, Inc. (JMBA) today reported unaudited financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended July 1, 2014. Jamba® recorded quarterly comparable store sales(1) increases for company-owned and franchise-operated stores, driven by the expansion of Jamba’s fresh-squeezed juice and whole food blending platform.

Juice and whole food blending was introduced to 376 stores during the quarter as a result of the accelerated national rollout, bringing the new platform to a total of 508 Jamba units by quarter end. The juice platform, which was available for only one month during the quarter in most units, is on target to add 300-400 basis points to sales based upon store sales to date.

Published: 05 August 2014
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Lassonde Industries Inc. to acquire U.S. branded juice company Apple & Eve, LLC of Port Washington, New York in a US$150.0 million transaction

  • Lassonde Industries, one of North America's leading marketers and manufacturers of fruit juices and drinks, acquires a national fruit juice and drink brand in the United States.
  • Lassonde Industries to enter the branded juice business in the U.S. with an established platform for continued growth and new product innovation.
  • The acquisition will enable Lassonde Industries to strengthen its U.S. presence by leveraging synergies within its existing U.S. business.

ROUGEMONT, QC, July 3, 2014 - Lassonde Industries Inc. (TSX: LAS.A) ("Lassonde") has entered into a definitive agreement, through one of its U.S. subsidiaries, with US Juice Partners, LLC to acquire privately owned Apple & Eve, LLC of Port Washington, New York, for a total cash consideration of US$150.0 million payable at closing, subject to adjustments for working capital and other items.

Published: 04 July 2014
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Amira Nature Foods Ltd Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2014 Financial Results

Fourth Quarter Revenue Increased 33.0% to $186.6 Million and Adjusted EBITDA Increased 45.4% to $26.4 Million
Full Year Revenue Increased 32.3% to $547.3 Million and Adjusted EBITDA Increased 44.0% to $75.5 Million

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--- Amira Nature Foods Ltd (the "Company") (ANFI), a leading global provider of packaged Indian specialty rice, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2014.

Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights:

  • Revenue increased 33.0% to $186.6 million compared to $140.2 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 45.4% to $26.4 million compared to $18.1 million
Published: 17 June 2014
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Loblaw Companies Limited Obtains Approval from Competition Bureau and Sets Closing Date for Acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation

Acquisition Will Strengthen Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart in Competitive Marketplace and Deliver More Choice, Value and Convenience to Help Canadians Live Life Well

  • Complementary offerings of Canada's #1 food retailer and Canada's #1 pharmacy and beauty retailer
  • Convenient retail locations and unmatched store formats to reach more Canadians where they live and work
  • Canada's leading private label brands
  • Business and synergy plans unchanged

BRAMPTON AND TORONTO, ON, March 21, 2014 Loblaw Companies Limited (TSX:L.TO - News) ("Loblaw") and Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation (TSX:SC.TO - News) ("Shoppers Drug Mart") today announced that the Competition Bureau has approved Loblaw's acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart. Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart also announced that the acquisition is expected to close March 28, 2014.

Published: 21 March 2014
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Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Reports Full Fiscal Year and Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2013 Results

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., (GMCR) (NASDAQ:GMCR - News), a leader in specialty coffee and coffee makers with its innovative Keurig® brewing technology, today announced its results for the 13 weeks and 52 weeks ended September 28, 2013.

Performance Highlights

“We had a strong end to an excellent year, driven by continued consumer passion for the Keurig brewing system,” said Brian P. Kelley, GMCR’s President and CEO. “Our 16% annual revenue growth and 22% revenue growth for the fourth quarter were driven by robust brewer sales and continued portion pack sales momentum.

Published: 21 November 2013
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