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 Ahlstrom's Disruptor™ PAC — a leading
edge technology for water filtration — received INDA's Visionary Award during VISION
2009 Consumer Products Conference in New Orleans. Attendees
to the Vision 2009 Conference, held from January 26-29th, selected the winning product by voting
for their favorite from a field of five nominees. The Visionary Award
is presented annually to a new consumer prouduct that utilizes
nonwoven fabric in its final form. Disruptor PAC is designed specifically for improving the quality of water through particulate
filtration properties produced by both electro adsorption and mechanical filtration. Improved
taste and odour qualities are provided through the addition of powdered activated carbon (PAC).
By reducing particulate and biologic contamination as well as reducing offensive taste
and odours in water, Disruptor PAC is rapidly being introduced in broad range of consumer products.
Filters made with Disruptor PAC can be used as a
whole house point-of-entry filters or in a variety of point-of-use filter applications.
These include: bathroom showers to reduce the transmission of Legionella,
tap, counter-top, under the sink and water pitcher filters.
It can also be included in personal devices such as water bottles,
canteens and backpacks. Visionary 2009 award is the second nonwoven award for Ahlstrom Disruptor filtration technology.
In April 2008, Ahlstrom's Disruptor received the EDANA award in the Nonwovens Roll Good category at the INDEX exhibition held in Switzerland.
The Award recognized the unique nature of this advanced technology, which benefits nearly every segment of the water filtration industry.
Ahlstrom is a global leader in the development, manufacture
and marketing of high performance fiber-based materials.
Nonwovens and specialty papers, made by Ahlstrom, are used
in a large variety of everyday products, such as filters, wipes, flooring, labels, and
tapes. Based upon its unique fiber expertise and innovative approach, the company has a strong market position in several business areas in which it operates.
Ahlstrom's 6,400 employees serve customers via sales offices and production facilities in more
than 20 countries on six continents. In 2008, Ahlstrom's net
sales amounted to EUR 1.8 billion.
I also draw to your attention the extent to which CHD tightly manages its
cash conversion cycle. An explanation of a company’s cash conversion cycle is provided here for the benefit of readers unfamiliar with this terminology.
Both ratings are the upper tier of the lower medium grade category; these ratings are investment grade.
Neither agency has CHD's debt under review. The debt level
has grown in recent years due to the company's expansion via acquisition. Total Bank Debt/EBITDA peaked at 2.6X
in FY2017 but is expected to be below 2.0X by the end of FY2019.
CHD’s dividend history can be found here. 0.2275/share will not excite many investors.
I have benefited from two 2 for 1 stock splits during the time in which
I have held shares but I do not envision stock splits any time soon. With
CHD, however, you get annual dividend increases like clockwork.
Furthermore, the dividends have historically been a return on capital which is
unlike some high yielding investments out there where the dividend/distribution regularly consists of a return of capital.
5-year compound annual growth rate without much risk.
In my November 1, 2018 article I indicated that in fiscal
2011, the weighted average shares outstanding (Basic and Diluted) amounted to 286.4 million and 291.6 million, respectively.
In fiscal 2017, these figures were 250.6 million and 256.1 million. At the end of FY2018?
245.5 million and 250.7 million. Just another way in which CHD
rewards its shareholders! 47.73. As a result, there was negligible difference in valuation between February and May.
5.50/share jump on the date of the release of Q3 results!
In my opinion, that jump was overdone. 28.6 which was much higher
than that I reported in my February and May articles.
60.46 let’s check out CHD’s valuation. CHD is certainly not a bargain but it is rare
that it is a bargain. I recognize CHD operates in a land of giants, but when I look at its historical
performance and growth prospects, I cannot help but be impressed.
I am not, however, prepared to acquire shares at any cost regardless of whether the company impress me or not.
This is why I chose to be patient when I wrote my November 1,
2018 article. Now that CHD has been ‘punted to
the curb’ following the release of its Q4 and FY2018
results and FY2019 guidance I am of the opinion that it is reasonably
valued (not attractively valued). 60.4692/share on February 5,
2019; all shares are held in one of our retirement accounts
for which I do not disclose details other than to say that CHD is one of my largest holdings.
I wish you much success on your journey to financial freedom.
Disclosure: I am/we are long CHD. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions.
I am not receiving compensation for it. I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.
Thousands of insulated water bottles designed for children and sold by L.L.
Bean are under recall for lead content because the Chinese manufacturer used the wrong kind of solder material.
Consumer Products Safety Commission website. "The lead solder at the exterior base of the bottle contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues," the July 21 notice states.
"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water bottles and contact L.L.Bean for a full refund." When sold, the recalled 13.5-ounce insulated water bottles
carried label stickers with the item identification number
297684 on the bottom of each bottle.
"Routine testing by the manufacturer resulted in a positive reading for the presence of lead on the outside bottom of the bottle where the outer vacuum layer is sealed," according to a statement on the L.L.
Bean website. "It was determined that some of the water bottles provided to L.L. Bean were erroneously sealed on the bottom with a solder bead containing lead instead of the lead-free solder bead originally specified. This could potentially expose the user of the bottle to the lead seal on the outside bottom of the water bottle. For your child’s safety, immediately stop using the water bottle and return the bottle to L.L. Bean," the
company stated. GSI Outdoors Inc. of Spokane, WA,
imported and distributed the Chinese water bottles,
according to the recall notice. Federal officials
warn that even very low levels of lead can harm children. "Protecting children from exposure to lead is important to lifelong good health. No safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Even low levels of lead in blood have been shown to affect IQ, ability to pay attention, and academic achievement. And effects of lead exposure cannot be corrected," according to
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Share This Post Now! Discovery’s licensing business has been brought under Chief Advertising
Sales Officer Jon Steinlauf, a former Scripps executive.
The new strategy will involve "fewer and more meaningful partnerships," says Dunn.
For example, the Food Network Kitchen Inspirations line of salad
dressings and sauces from Kraft Heinz will be extended to
additional products and includes advertising across the channels and promotion in social media.
"Kraft Heinz is a big advertiser and we are building this line extension that touches the consumer on so many levels," says Dunn.
Meanwhile, Discovery is readying a new Animal Planet DTR with a still-to-be-disclosed mass
retailer.
The agreement will extend beyond plush (which was the basis of
a 16-year
program with Toys R Us) into apparel and other products as a lifestyle
program, says Dunn. Mindblown sub-brand that also includes products from
licensee Merchsource, such as a gem mining kit. Mindblown products last year that drew on the Discovery and Science Channels.
Mindblown app in December. In addition to the channels, there will be licensing programs for "tentpole" properties such as "Shark Week," which will include fashion collaborations later this year,
and Animal Planet’s "Puppy Bowl," says Dunn. There also will be continued
licensing for HGTV’s "Dream Home" and seasonal shows
such as Food Networks’ "Christmas Cookie Challenge" and "Holiday Baking Championships. Discovery also will have licensing around YouTube star and animal expert Cayote Peterson, who is launching a new show this fall on Animal Planet. Peterson’s "Brave Wilderness" YouTube channel has 14.1 million subscribers.
KARACHI: With the advent of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), it was expected that there will be a surge in the import of goods into Pakistan. It is essential to determine the changing composition of the flow into Pakistan as result of the recent increase in imports. 48.5 billion, in the period between July and May in FY17. 30 billion. This is an increase of more than 40% over FY16. The inflow of remittances, which has over the recent years been crucial in reducing the current account deficit, is decreasing. 9 billion in FY17, which is almost 200% more than that reported in FY16.
In 2016, 43% of the goods imported into Pakistan were in the form of raw materials and intermediate goods, which require further processing before being sold as finished goods, 31% were consumer goods and 25% were capital goods. Considering the major sectors, 12% of the total imports into Pakistan were petroleum goods, 14% were agricultural goods and 74% were industrial goods. 13.7 billion from China in 2016, which amounts to 30% of its total imports from all trading partners. It is likely that the trading relationship between Pakistan and China will further expand. It is crucial to understand the changing composition of the imports into Pakistan from China as well, particularly as the rapid increase in the imports from China has an important influence on the trade deficit of Pakistan.
Approximately 47% of the imports from China in 2016 were capital goods, 16% were consumer goods, 35% were intermediate goods and only 1% was raw materials. Furthermore, 98% of the total imports from China were industrial goods. On the other hand, 55% of all capital goods imported into Pakistan originated from China, 15% of consumer goods originated from China, and 34% of intermediate goods originated from China but only 2% of raw materials originated from China. Considering the imports at the product-level, 46% of the imports into China from Pakistan in 2016 were machinery and mechanical appliances, 10% were base metals, 11% were chemical products and 11% were textile products.
Annie brings a wide range of experience to the GrovTec team including the understanding of manufacturing processes', document control, customer service, vendor relations, sales & marketing and the implementation of lean manufacturing principals & practices. Foster comes from Bold Ideas Texas, most noted for holding the official Colt license of the world renowned Colt Competition Rifle. Her involvement was instrumental to the success of the Colt program from the products genesis to its delivery. Kim Graham, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. GrovTec US, Inc. is headquartered in Milwaukie, OR. We design, produce and sell the world's best sling swivels, sling swivel sets, ammunition accessories and OEM solutions. Established in 2006 by shooters for shooters, GrovTec supply's sporting goods for outdoor enthusiast, sportsmen, hunters, competitive shooters, law enforcement, military and anyone in-between. GrovTec is ready for any service.
The 62nd annual Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit recently took place with the theme "Consumer Centricity in a Data-Driven World". Organizers invited C-level executives from top global FMCG companies, political and government leaders — including the 64th US Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright — and more than 1,000 delegates from over 400 Consumer Goods companies. They came together to network and gain key insights into the challenges faced by retailers, manufacturers, and service providers in the industry. This year, business leaders explained how they use data-driven science to influence consumer behavior in order to keep consumers at the center of digital transformation. For the first time, the Global Summit was held in Singapore, where sustained investment in technology makes it a connected, data-driven city on track to become the world’s first Smart Nation. One element that made this event truly unique was its ability to act as a global platform for the Consumer Goods industry. It brought retailers and manufacturers together globally, ensuring that the meetings and workshops brought together the right people from around the world. 3-day sessions included topics such as "Creating New Value for
Consumers", "Driving the Circular Economy", and "Evolving Retail for the Smart Consumer". There were many strategic overviews and insights on leading challenges facing our industry today.
Four hundred pounds is a lot of weight. Enough weight that few people can lift it. Safety experts from the Consumer Products Safety Commission claim that the average garage door on an American Home weighs more than 400 pounds. Pit a person against a falling 400-pound plus garage door and the door will win every time. It doesn’t take a background in science to see the damage a falling garage door can cause. It would break most bones and potentially crush anything in its path. It has been proven to be fatal in too many cases. Imagine the impact on a child? Unfortunately the danger of a falling garage door continues to show up in the obituary sections. Sometimes garage doors are accidentally hit by an automobile and are repaired improperly. Doors in disrepair, with broken lift cables or even broken springs are propped up because someone is in a hurry to get to work. This may create a potentially risky situation if the door prop is moved or slips.
We always go by the review in google nowadays and sometime occasionally by our friend’s words, how many of us have really benefitted from discussing on the topic of investing and investing in equities in particular. Even if we had discussed, we will forgot the next day on this as month end EMI will become a monster to think about investing. Mutual fund is one such example was people were not thought about the power of money compounding and about becoming rich. Equities are the biggest wealth creator, more than a real estate, gold or any other way we have known, but the sad part is most of the Indian’s aren’t aware of it or doesn’t want to know about it.
 There is always thinking that when the returns are high the risk will also be high, absolutely perfect, have you ever thought of how to minimize the risk to get that return. The best way for a nomad investor is to go with mutual funds and take equity way to make a huge corpus under his kitty. Risk is there in all instruments which involve money, Mutual fund is no exception. Risk can be minimized if you chosen a best mutual fund and stick to it with for a considerable duration say more than 2 to 3 years. Adventure can always bring in the thrill only when taken with proper risk protection, or else it can take your breath away.
Real estate is an asset, but it can bring in woes of EMI if we don’t have enough money and in the form of vacant land it can lead to the problem of encroachment. Gold brings in good luck, but we need to have safety lockers to protect that and if kept in bank we need to pay some amount. So there is a risk involved in all these assets. HDFC Prudence Fund - Gr. How to choose a mutual fund? Here comes the difficult part in choosing mutual fund, if you had the knowledge to choose from more than 44 fund houses then you are really great in investing. Finally once invested, monitor at least once in 3 months about the performance. To make the most of your money, I recommend sticking with mutual funds that don't charge a commission when you buy or sell.
Management in January warned that planned price increases would add volatility to the consumer products giant's sales volumes, and that prediction was confirmed in the most recent quarter. However, Kimberly-Clark's latest performance kept it on track to meet executives' broader 2019 operating goals. Data source: Kimberly Clark's financial filings. Kimberly-Clark's organic sales growth held steady as price increases more than offset falling volumes. The price boosts fully offset rising input costs, though, and so core profitability was unchanged. The results allowed the company to maintain its key operating forecasts for the year. Image source: Getty Images. Reported sales fell 2%, but after accounting for the impact of currency exchange rate shifts, organic sales rose 3%. That result matched the prior quarter's boost and came entirely from a 4% pricing increase.
Sales volumes dipped by 2%, as management had predicted they might. Kimberly-Clark's international segment grew much faster than its U.S. Price hikes, combined with cost cuts, offset rising input costs on materials like pulp and oil. The company also spent more aggressively on advertising. 807 million, or the same 17.4% margin as a year earlier. Reported earnings jumped by almost 400%, but that figure was heavily influenced by prior-year charges related to Kimberly-Clark's restructuring program. Executives expressed optimism about their ability to navigate a tough environment for costs and global consumer demand. CEO Mike Hsu said in a press release. Management highlighted a few financial wins in the period, too. Executives didn't make changes to the broader 2019 forecast that they've said will be pressured by challenging selling conditions. Sales are still expected to rise by about 2%, and while that would mark an improvement over the prior year's 1% uptick, it would likely trail rivals like Procter & Gamble. The organic gains aren't especially robust, either, given the falling sales volumes Kimberly-Clark is reporting.
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