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Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) is a global ingredient solutions provider that turns grains, fruits, vegetables and other plant-based materials into value-added ingredient solutions for food, beverage, animal nutrition, brewing and industrial markets. Headquartered in the suburbs of Chicago and serving customers in more than 120 countries, the company regularly issues news and updates that reflect its operations, financial performance and strategic priorities.
News about Ingredion often includes quarterly and full-year financial results, earnings guidance and commentary on segment performance. The company reports on the performance of business groupings such as Texture & Healthful Solutions and Food & Industrial Ingredients in regions like U.S./Canada and Latin America, providing insight into volume trends, operating income and regional demand dynamics. Investors and analysts follow these releases to understand how Ingredion’s ingredient solutions portfolio is performing across markets.
Ingredion’s news flow also covers corporate actions such as dividend declarations, stock repurchase program authorizations and credit facility agreements. Announcements have described consecutive annual increases in the quarterly dividend and the approval of stock repurchase programs authorizing the repurchase of shares over multi-year periods. Filings and press releases discuss revolving credit agreements that support the company’s liquidity and capital structure.
In addition, Ingredion issues news about strategic initiatives, leadership and community engagement. Examples include updates on its innovation-driven growth strategy, appointments to executive leadership roles such as the executive vice president for Global Texture & Healthful Solutions, and community-focused efforts like sponsorships and collaborations that align with health and well-being themes. For ongoing coverage of these developments, readers can monitor INGR news to track financial results, capital allocation decisions, regional business trends and corporate announcements related to Ingredion’s global ingredient solutions business.
Ingredion (NYSE: INGR) has announced a significant $100 million investment in its Indianapolis facility, focusing on efficiency improvements and modernization. The investment includes upgrading equipment and installing an energy cogeneration system, aimed at expanding the company's texture solutions capabilities for growing end markets.
The project will enhance operational efficiency and reliability while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The investment supports Ingredion's recent volume growth in texture solutions and will expand capacity for future customer growth. The company expects to complete the project in the second half of 2026.
Ingredion (NYSE: INGR) reported strong financial results for Q4 and full-year 2024. Full-year reported and adjusted EPS were $9.71 and $10.65, up from $9.60 and $9.42 in 2023. The company generated $1,436 million in operating cash flow, benefiting from a $400 million favorable change in working capital.
The company returned $426 million to shareholders in 2024, including $216 million in share repurchases and $210 million in dividends. The Texture & Healthful Solutions segment showed double-digit sales volume growth in Q4, while Food & Industrial Ingredients segments in US/Canada and LATAM delivered strong results.
Looking ahead, Ingredion expects 2025 reported and adjusted EPS to be between $10.75 and $11.55, with net sales projected to grow in low single digits. The company plans capital expenditures of $400-450 million for 2025 and anticipates cash from operations between $800-950 million.
Ingredion (NYSE: INGR) has been named to the 2025 Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list for the 15th time, reinforcing its position as a leader in innovation, sustainability, and corporate excellence. The recognition highlights the company's commitment to excellence and innovation, as noted by CEO Jim Zallie, who credited the achievement to their 12,000 global employees.
The Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list, developed in collaboration with Korn Ferry, evaluates companies across nine criteria, including innovation, investment value, social responsibility, management quality, and talent retention. The ranking encompasses businesses from 30 countries and 51 industries.
As a global ingredient solutions provider, Ingredion serves customers in more than 120 countries, with 2023 annual net sales exceeding $8 billion. The company specializes in transforming grains, fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based materials into value-added ingredient solutions for various markets, including food, beverage, animal nutrition, brewing, and industrial sectors.
Ingredion (NYSE: INGR) announced it will release its 2024 fourth quarter and year-end financial results on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, before market opens. The company will host a conference call at 8 a.m. CT on the same day, featuring CEO Jim Zallie and CFO Jim Gray, to discuss financial performance. The conference call will include a slide presentation and will be webcast live through the company's investor relations website. A replay will be available afterward on the company's website.
Ingredion (NYSE: INGR) has announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.80 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend will be paid on January 21, 2025, to shareholders who are recorded as stockholders at the close of business on January 2, 2025.
Ingredion (NYSE: INGR) and Lantmännen have announced a strategic partnership to develop plant-based proteins, initially focusing on pea protein isolates for the European market. Lantmännen will invest over 100 million euros in a new factory in Sweden, scheduled for completion in 2027. The collaboration combines Ingredion's market reach and process expertise with Lantmännen's production capabilities to deliver sustainably sourced pea protein isolates. This partnership aims to strengthen Ingredion's position in the European market and expand their global leadership in plant-based proteins.
Ingredion (NYSE: INGR) has appointed Mark Karns as vice president of corporate development and M&A, effective December 2, 2024. Reporting to CEO Jim Zallie, Karns will lead the combined corporate strategy and M&A function to optimize Ingredion's strategic growth agenda. Karns joins from Whirlpool , where he served as global head of mergers and acquisitions. His previous experience includes roles at Baird, where he executed over 60 M&A and financing transactions, Boston Consulting Group, and Goense Bounds & Partners.
Ingredion (NYSE: INGR) reported strong Q3 2024 results with reported and adjusted operating income increasing 26% and 29% respectively. The company achieved its highest-ever third quarter operating income performance, with reported EPS of $2.83 and adjusted EPS of $3.05, marking increases of 20% and 31%. Texture & Healthful Solutions showed 11% sales volume growth, particularly strong in U.S. markets. Based on strong performance across all segments, Ingredion raised its full-year guidance, now expecting reported EPS of $10.60-$10.90 and adjusted EPS of $10.35-$10.65.
Ingredion (NYSE: INGR) announces its first-ever Texture Innovation Day, scheduled for November 14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM ET. The event will be webcast from the Idea Labs® Global Innovation Center in Bridgewater, New Jersey. This pioneering presentation will showcase how texture solutions drive innovation in food and beverage through functional, taste, and affordability benefits.
The event aims to demonstrate the important role of texture in creating memorable food experiences for consumers. Investment community members can register through Ingredion's newsroom, with preregistration recommended 10 minutes before the start. A replay will be available on the company's website and archived for one year.
Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR), a leading global provider of ingredient solutions to the food manufacturing industry, has announced the release of its 2024 third quarter financial results on November 5, 2024. The results, covering the period ended September 30, 2024, will be released before the market opens.
Following the release, Jim Zallie, president and CEO, and Jim Gray, executive vice president and CFO, will host a conference call at 8 a.m. CT to discuss the company's financial performance. The call will include an accompanying slide presentation and will be webcast live on the company's investor relations website. Participants are advised to log on approximately 10 minutes before the presentation starts. A replay of the presentation will be available on Ingredion's website after the event.