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AMTD Group Inc. has announced a new leadership structure involving a rotating CEO system and a completely independent, non-executive board for its operating companies, including AMTD IDEA Group (AMTD) and AMTD Digital Inc. (HKD). This innovative approach aims to foster diverse leadership, shared values, and long-term sustainability by rotating CEOs every six months to leverage collective wisdom and nurture future leaders.

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April 30, 2024 | 9:07 pm

HAIN

Hain Celestial Group (NASDAQ:HAIN) announced strategic actions to simplify its portfolio and operating footprint, aiming to reduce complexity and strengthen its balance sheet. The company is reducing its portfolio assortment by 62%, consolidating its personal care manufacturing footprint, and streamlining its co-manufacturing network globally. These actions are part of the Hain Reimagined business strategy, focusing on driving a core portfolio of brands across five categories and leveraging scale and synergies across five core geographies. The initiatives include global SKU reductions, the sale of the Thinsters cookie brand, and the consolidation of manufacturing plants, which are expected to unlock annualized savings, generate operating cash flow to pay down debt, and drive gross margin expansion.

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April 30, 2024 | 8:58 pm

BRK.B

The 2024 Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting will be the first without Charlie Munger, who passed away in November at 99. Warren Buffett, Berkshire's CEO, has often credited Munger as the brains behind the company. The meeting in Omaha will feature other key figures like Greg Abel and Ajit Jain. Munger's absence marks a significant change for the event, known as the 'Woodstock for Capitalists,' which attracts investors worldwide.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

April 30, 2024 | 8:58 pm

NDAQ

Nasdaq (NDAQ) has filed for a mixed shelf offering, though the size of the offering has not been disclosed. This move allows Nasdaq to potentially raise capital through the sale of various types of securities in the future.

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April 30, 2024 | 8:55 pm

TMUS

T-Mobile has agreed to sell €2.0 billion of Euro-denominated senior notes. This move is part of the company's financial strategy to manage its debt or finance its operations.

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April 30, 2024 | 8:49 pm

DJT

A recent 13G filing with the SEC reveals that Donald J. Trump has increased his share stake in Trump Media & Technology to 64.9% as of April 26, up from 57.6% as of March 25.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 30, 2024 | 8:47 pm

KRG

Kite Realty Group Trust (KRG) has updated its FY24 earnings guidance, raising its NAREIT FFO forecast from $2.00-$2.06 to $2.02-$2.08 per diluted share. The adjustment is based on improved same property NOI projections and a reduced bad debt assumption. Net income for FY24 is expected to be between $0.30 and $0.36 per diluted share.

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April 30, 2024 | 8:27 pm

AMCR

Amcor (AMCR) has updated its FY24 EPS guidance from $0.67-$0.71 to $0.685-$0.71, slightly above the $0.69 estimate. The company expects Q4 2024 adjusted EPS to increase by a mid-single-digit percentage compared to Q4 2023. Factors affecting the guidance include underlying business performance, share repurchases, higher net interest and tax expenses, the sale of its Russian business, and currency translation effects. Amcor anticipates adjusted free cash flow of $850 million to $950 million and plans to allocate approximately $70 million towards share repurchases.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 30, 2024 | 8:25 pm

ALL

Allstate has filed a mixed-securities shelf according to an SEC filing, indicating potential future fundraising activities through the issuance of various types of securities.

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April 30, 2024 | 8:15 pm

LEXX

LEXXW

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. has entered into a warrant exercise agreement resulting in $4.7 million in gross proceeds, extending its operational runway into 2025. The agreement involves the full exercise of existing warrants for 2,917,032 shares of common stock, leading to the issuance of new warrants exercisable at $4.75 per share until February 2029. The funds are intended for working capital and general corporate purposes, signaling confidence in Lexaria's future.

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April 30, 2024 | 7:53 pm