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Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) is a leading global consumer products company dedicated to re-imagining personal care. Operating in over 50 countries, Edgewell offers a diverse portfolio of over 25 brands, including well-known names such as Schick, Wilkinson Sword, Billie, Playtex, Carefree, Banana Boat, and Hawaiian Tropic. The company is organized into three primary segments: Wet Shave, Sun and Skin Care, and Feminine Care.
Wet Shave: Edgewell is renowned for its men's and women's shaving systems and disposable razors. Brands like Schick® and Wilkinson Sword® have consistently delivered high-quality products that cater to different shaving needs. In recent times, the company has expanded into grooming products with brands like Bull Dog and Cremo.
Sun and Skin Care: Featuring brands such as Banana Boat® and Hawaiian Tropic®, the company's sun care products provide essential protection against harmful UV rays. Edgewell’s grooming range includes Jack Black® and Cremo® products, ensuring comprehensive skin care and grooming solutions.
Feminine Care: With a focus on comfort and reliability, Edgewell offers a range of products under brands like Playtex®, Stayfree®, and Carefree®. The latest innovation includes Carefree expanding its product line to new pads designed for different feminine care needs, making it a comprehensive solution for women.
Edgewell’s mission is to make everyday moments more inspired, personal, and trustworthy for families. Their recent projects demonstrate a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability. For instance, Banana Boat has been recognized as a finalist in Fast Company’s 2024 World Changing Ideas Award for its 'Nest Domes' project, which aids sea turtle conservation by regulating sand temperatures on beaches.
Financially, Edgewell shows robust performance, recording significant growth in organic net sales and gross margins. The company’s strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies have driven steady cash flow and earnings per share growth. With CEO Rod Little at the helm, Edgewell continues to focus on its strategic priorities to deliver sustained growth and value creation for its shareholders.
On June 24, 2021, Banana Boat® launched the 'Pedal for Our Planet' challenge, promoting outdoor activity and environmental responsibility. The initiative, in partnership with Strava, encourages families to bike and track their miles to earn donations for the Captain Planet Foundation, up to $20,000. Each ten miles logged will yield a $10 donation. The challenge runs from June 24 to July 7, 2021, available nationwide without purchase. This campaign emphasizes Banana Boat's commitment to sun safety while fostering community engagement in environmental causes.
Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) announced its participation in two virtual investor conferences. Rod Little, President and CEO, and Dan Sullivan, CFO, will present at the Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum on May 18, 2021, at 8:50 AM ET, and at the RBC Capital Markets Global Consumer and Retail Conference on June 2, 2021, at 8:40 AM ET. Investors can access live webcasts via the company's website, with replays available for those unable to attend live.
Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) reported Q2 2021 net sales of $519.3 million, a 0.7% decline year-over-year. Organic net sales fell by 5.6%, influenced by COVID-19 effects and prior year pantry loading. GAAP EPS decreased to $0.26 from $0.36, while adjusted EPS was $0.70 compared to $0.92. The company holds $282 million in cash and a net debt leverage ratio of 3.0. A cash dividend of $0.15 per share was declared. Edgewell anticipates mid-single-digit sales growth for fiscal 2021, including the benefits from acquisitions and currency translation.
Edgewell Personal Care Company (EPC) will announce its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 on May 6, 2021, prior to market opening. An investor conference call will follow at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day. The call will be led by President and CEO Rod Little and CFO Dan Sullivan. Interested parties can access the live webcast via their website. Edgewell is a diversified consumer products company known for brands like Schick® and Playtex® and operates in over 50 markets worldwide.
Edgewell Personal Care (NYSE: EPC) announced a significant milestone in its Sustainable Care 2030 strategy, introducing disposable razors with handles made from up to 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. This initiative includes the Schick® Xtreme 3® and Skintimate® razors. The company also launched a new U.S. recycling program for its razors, allowing consumers to send back used products for recycling. Edgewell aims to reduce virgin petroleum-based plastic in its disposable razors by 50% by 2030, promoting sustainability without sacrificing product quality or cost.
Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) has announced a private offering of unsecured notes totaling $500 million, maturing on April 1, 2029, with a 4.125% interest rate. The offering, which closes on March 8, 2021, will be used to redeem existing 4.700% Senior Notes due 2022. The notes will be guaranteed by the company's wholly owned domestic subsidiaries and will only be offered to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and non-U.S. persons under Regulation S of the Securities Act.
Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) announced a proposed private offering of $500 million in unsecured, unsubordinated notes due 2029, subject to market conditions. The proceeds will be utilized to redeem existing 4.700% Senior Notes due 2022. This offering will target 'qualified institutional buyers' and non-U.S. persons outside the United States. Edgewell emphasized that the press release does not constitute a notice of redemption for the 2022 Notes.
Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) reported first fiscal quarter 2021 results with net sales of $451.1 million, down 0.6% year-over-year. GAAP EPS fell to $0.32 from $0.41 in the prior year, while adjusted EPS decreased to $0.43 from $0.55. The company held $281 million in cash and a net debt leverage ratio of 2.9 times. A quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share was declared. Project Fuel is expected to generate $265 to $275 million in savings by fiscal year-end. Despite COVID-19 challenges, performance in categories like Wet Ones and Men's Grooming showed positive trends.
Edgewell Personal Care Company (EPC) is set to report its financial results for Q1 FY 2021 before market opening on February 9, 2021. The company will hold an investor conference call to discuss the results, starting at 8:00 a.m. ET on the same day. The call will be hosted by Rod Little, President and CEO, and Dan Sullivan, CFO. Interested parties can access the live webcast via the Edgewell website, with a replay available post-event.
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