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Sysco Declares Increase to Quarterly Dividend

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Jeudi, avril 25, 2024

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HOUSTON, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) today announced that the Board of Directors has approved a $0.01 increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.51 per share from the current $0.50 per share.

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HOUSTON, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) today announced that the Board of Directors has approved a $0.01 increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.51 per share from the current $0.50 per share.
The new dividend is payable for the first time on July 26, 2024, to common stockholders of record at the close of business on July 5, 2024.
“The Board’s decision today to increase the dividend underscores Sysco's commitment to shareholder returns and maintaining our status as a Dividend Aristocrat.
Our decision today further rewards our shareholders with a planned annual dividend increase of $0.04 for fiscal year 2025,” said Kenny Cheung, Sysco’s executive vice president and chief financial officer.

Sysco Is Driving More Eco-Friendly Products and Innovative Solutions Globally to Reduce Plastic and Packaging Waste

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Lundi, avril 22, 2024

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Earlier this year, the company introduced packaging guidelines to encourage all supplier partners to transition to materials and design principles that will collectively reduce our environmental footprint.

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Earlier this year, the company introduced packaging guidelines to encourage all supplier partners to transition to materials and design principles that will collectively reduce our environmental footprint.
“We only have One Planet, and right now that planet is overwhelmed with plastic and packaging waste.
For example, Sysco’s Earth Plus Brand Agave Straw is plastic-free and certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI).
From working with our suppliers on transitioning to more eco-friendly and innovative packaging to driving demand for sustainable products in our One Planet.

Core & Main Elects James D. Hope to Board

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Mercredi, mai 1, 2024

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Core & Main Inc. (NYSE: CNM), a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure with local service, nationwide, announced today that James D. Hope has been appointed to its board of directors.

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Core & Main Inc. (NYSE: CNM), a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure with local service, nationwide, announced today that James D. Hope has been appointed to its board of directors.
Hope has extensive experience, having held several executive level roles in the areas of finance, sales and operations, in addition to public company board experience.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240501837729/en/
Core & Main Elects James D. Hope to Board (Photo: Business Wire)
“We are very pleased to welcome Jim to our board,” said Steve LeClair, chair and CEO of Core & Main.
Hope becomes the eighth independent director on Core & Main’s nine-member board.

Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America's 42nd Edition Brought Together More Than 19,780 Seafood Professionals

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Lundi, avril 15, 2024

PORTLAND, Maine, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, produced by Diversified Communications, announced more than 19,780 seafood industry professionals from around the world convened for the 42nd edition of North America's largest seafood trade event in Boston on March 10-12, 2024.

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PORTLAND, Maine, April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, produced by Diversified Communications, announced more than 19,780 seafood industry professionals from around the world convened for the 42nd edition of North America's largest seafood trade event in Boston on March 10-12, 2024.
Seafood Expo North America featured seafood companies offering a variety of fresh, frozen, canned, value-added, processed, and packaged seafood products.
Seafood Processing North America showcased market-leading processing and packaging equipment companies, along with logistics services and other service providers.
Diversified Communications' next Seafood Expo event will be Seafood Expo Global and Seafood Processing Global, to take place at Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via, in Barcelona Spain, 23-25 April 2024.

Sysco to Announce Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results on April 30

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Mardi, avril 9, 2024

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HOUSTON, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its third quarter fiscal year 2024 financial results at 10 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

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HOUSTON, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its third quarter fiscal year 2024 financial results at 10 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
All interested parties are invited to listen online at investors.sysco.com .
Prior to the conference call and webcast, the company will also issue a news release and post a slide presentation in the investor relations section of its website.
A replay of the webcast will be available online shortly after the live webcast is completed.

Sysco Honors Louisville Fire Department for Heroic Bridge Rescue by Filling Firehouse Pantries, Donating $20,000 to Annual Award Banquet

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Vendredi, mars 22, 2024

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LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Sysco President and CEO Kevin Hourican announced Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, had filled two Louisville firehouse pantries and donated $20,000 toward their annual award banquet in a gesture of thanks for their heroic bridge rescue of a Sysco delivery partner.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Sysco President and CEO Kevin Hourican announced Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, had filled two Louisville firehouse pantries and donated $20,000 toward their annual award banquet in a gesture of thanks for their heroic bridge rescue of a Sysco delivery partner.
Firefighter Bryce Carden repelled down the bridge to rescue the driver from the cab of the vehicle.
“I can say, without hesitation, that the Louisville Fire Department showed up for its community that day, and especially for one of our own Sysco colleagues.
In addition, Sysco provided a gift card to a local Sysco restaurant customer to about 150 firefighters that attended the event.

Sysco CEO Kevin Hourican, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg, Louisville Fire Chief Brian O’Neill Announce Sysco Donations to Honor Heroic Bridge Rescue

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Jeudi, mars 21, 2024

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WHAT: On Friday, March 22, 2024, at 11:45 am ET, Sysco CEO Kevin Hourican, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and Louisville Fire Chief Brian O’Neill will announce generous monetary and food donations made to honor the heroic efforts of first responders who rescued a Sysco delivery driver after a March 1st accident on the Clark Memorial Bridge.

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WHAT: On Friday, March 22, 2024, at 11:45 am ET, Sysco CEO Kevin Hourican, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and Louisville Fire Chief Brian O’Neill will announce generous monetary and food donations made to honor the heroic efforts of first responders who rescued a Sysco delivery driver after a March 1st accident on the Clark Memorial Bridge.
A news conference will be followed by a private Sysco-hosted event for firefighters.
WHERE: Louisville Fire Training Academy at 1501 W. Hill St., Louisville, KY 40210

Current and Former Public Company Directors Send Letter to Disney Board In Support of Nelson Peltz and Trian

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Jeudi, mars 21, 2024

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NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Current and former public company directors who have worked with Nelson Peltz and Trian today sent a letter to The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors detailing their positive experiences working with Trian.

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NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Current and former public company directors who have worked with Nelson Peltz and Trian today sent a letter to The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors detailing their positive experiences working with Trian.
The letter details Trian and Nelson Peltz’s demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and constructively with board members and management teams to drive long-term shareholder value, and its signatories include former directors at H.J.
The companies for which we served as board members alongside Nelson were improved because of his presence on the board.
Others of us asked Nelson to join our boards, and still others of us joined a board after Nelson was already on the board.

Trian Sends Letter to Fellow Disney Shareholders Outlining the Need for Change

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Lundi, mars 18, 2024

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NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Trian Group,1 which beneficially owns $3.5 billion of common stock in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), today released a letter to its fellow Disney shareholders.

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NEW YORK, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Trian Group,1 which beneficially owns $3.5 billion of common stock in The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), today released a letter to its fellow Disney shareholders.
Dear Fellow Walt Disney Company Shareholder:
Disney’s 2024 Annual Meeting will be held on April 3, and it is time for you to vote to help Restore the Magic at Disney.
With its iconic franchises, global presence and scale, unparalleled customer loyalty and enviable commercial flywheel, Disney and its shareholders should prosper.
We have nominated two such candidates: Nelson Peltz and Jay Rasulo, each of whom have invested their own money in Disney stock and are dedicated to helping Disney.

Valify Solutions Group Joins White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Stronger Communities

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Mercredi, mars 27, 2024

Valify Solutions Group, the first tech-enabled group purchasing organization (GPO) program with best-in-class terms and rates on hundreds of categories of purchased services, has joined the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities.

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Valify Solutions Group, the first tech-enabled group purchasing organization (GPO) program with best-in-class terms and rates on hundreds of categories of purchased services, has joined the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities.
In supporting the nationwide effort, Valify Solutions Group has teamed with Homeplate Solutions, a pioneer in AI-enabled food management ecosystems.
Together, Valify Solutions Group, Homeplate Solutions, Foodbuy, Sysco and r4 will work to maximize the buying power of federal funds that local Community-Based Nutrition Providers receive to serve their communities.
“We are proud to stand with Homeplate Solutions and our supplier-partners in addressing these societal issues,” said Les Popiolek, CEO of Valify Solutions Group.