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EQS-News: Henkel delivers strong organic sales growth in the first quarter

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星期五, 五月 10, 2024

The Europe region achieved a very strong organic sales increase in the first quarter, driven by both the Hair and the Laundry & Home Care business areas.

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  • The Europe region achieved a very strong organic sales increase in the first quarter, driven by both the Hair and the Laundry & Home Care business areas.
  • The IMEA region achieved double-digit organic sales growth across all business areas.
  • The positive organic sales increase in Latin America was driven by the Hair business area, with both the Consumer and the Professional businesses contributing to growth.
  • For the current year, Henkel now expects organic sales growth of 2.5 to 4.5 percent (previously: 2.0 to 4.0 percent).

HAWAI'I AG & CULINARY ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES OVER $1.2 MILLION RAISED THROUGH KOKUA RESTAURANT & HOSPITALITY FUND FOR MAUI

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星期二, 四月 16, 2024

HONOLULU, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hawai'i Ag & Culinary Alliance (HACA) is honored to share the Kokua Restaurant & Hospitality Fund has raised over $1,220,000 for restaurant, bar and hospitality workers impacted by the devastating Maui wildfires that occurred last August. Originally established as an emergency relief fund during the pandemic, the Kokua Restaurant & Hospitality Fund has been a beacon of hope for Maui's culinary and visitor industry, which comprises 80% of Maui's economy.

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  • HONOLULU, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hawai'i Ag & Culinary Alliance (HACA) is honored to share the Kokua Restaurant & Hospitality Fund has raised over $1,220,000 for restaurant, bar and hospitality workers impacted by the devastating Maui wildfires that occurred last August.
  • Originally established as an emergency relief fund during the pandemic, the Kokua Restaurant & Hospitality Fund has been a beacon of hope for Maui's culinary and visitor industry, which comprises 80% of Maui's economy.
  • "We are honored, along with Chef Thomas Keller, to play a part in helping the Kokua Restaurant & Hospitality Fund meet its fundraising goals to assist West Maui."
  • For more information on the Kokua Restaurant & Hospitality Fund for Maui, or to donate, visit www.HFWF.me/kokua .

Global Young Chef Young Waiter Young Mixologist Competition Returns to the U.S. for Second Year in Search of Culinary Industry’s Top Talent

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星期二, 三月 26, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240326886862/en/
    Contestant Marcus Youn plates a dish during the chef competition of Young Chef Young Waiter USA in 2023 at the CIA at Copia.
  • Youn would go on to win first place in the USA competition and second place with Team USA in the world finals later in the year.
  • “Last year, we saw some amazing skill and composure from each competitor, and our Team USA even went on to place second in the global competition.
  • The three winners of WorldYY USA will head to the global finals in Singapore for the chance to win $15,000!

EQS-News: Henkel delivers very strong organic sales growth and significant earnings improvement in 2023

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星期三, 三月 13, 2024

Organic sales growth was very strong at 4.2 percent.

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  • Organic sales growth was very strong at 4.2 percent.
  • The Adhesive Technologies business unit generated strong organic sales growth of 3.2 percent, which was driven by the business areas Mobility & Electronics, as well as Craftsmen, Construction & Professional.
  • The Consumer Brands business unit achieved very strong organic sales growth of 6.1 percent, driven particularly by the Laundry & Home Care and Hair business areas.
  • Adjusted return on sales (adjusted EBIT margin) in fiscal 2023 was significantly higher year on year at 11.9 percent (2022: 10.4 percent).

Wynn Las Vegas to Debut Culinary Festival, Revelry, Following The World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards

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星期三, 三月 6, 2024

LAS VEGAS, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, Wynn Las Vegas (Nasdaq: WYNN) will unveil Revelry, an all-new culinary festival that will bring together some of the world's most esteemed chefs, best-in-class vintners, mixologists, art installations, and live entertainment. Taking place Wednesday, June 5 through Saturday, June 8, Revelry will showcase a variety of events and curated experiences throughout Wynn Las Vegas, featuring top culinary talent from the resort and across the country.

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  • LAS VEGAS, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, Wynn Las Vegas (Nasdaq: WYNN) will unveil Revelry, an all-new culinary festival that will bring together some of the world's most esteemed chefs, best-in-class vintners, mixologists, art installations, and live entertainment.
  • Taking place Wednesday, June 5 through Saturday, June 8, Revelry will showcase a variety of events and curated experiences throughout Wynn Las Vegas, featuring top culinary talent from the resort and across the country.
  • "Wynn Las Vegas is known for creating innovative, once-in-a-lifetime experiences and our inaugural Revelry festival will be no exception," said Steve Weitman, president of Wynn Las Vegas.
  • An iconic group of chefs previously recognized by The World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards will come together to present this world-class experience.

Le Merigot Santa Monica Announces Settlement with UNITE HERE Local 11

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星期一, 十一月 20, 2023

UNITE HERE Local 11 and Le Merigot Santa Monica reached a tentative agreement after months of negotiations, making it the first hotel in Santa Monica to do so during a citywide hotel sector labor dispute that has been marked by contentious strikes and picket lines.

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  • UNITE HERE Local 11 and Le Merigot Santa Monica reached a tentative agreement after months of negotiations, making it the first hotel in Santa Monica to do so during a citywide hotel sector labor dispute that has been marked by contentious strikes and picket lines.
  • Le Merigot Santa Monica is the fifth hotel in the broader Los Angeles area to sign an agreement in this round of contract negotiations.
  • “We value our staff tremendously, which this agreement reflects,” said Jessica Rincon, General Manager, Le Merigot Santa Monica.
  • We look forward to providing the level of service that our discerning clientele expects.”
    “We are pleased to announce our settlement at Le Merigot Marriott Santa Monica,” said Kurt Petersen, Co-President of UNITE HERE Local 11.

EQS-News: Henkel raises outlook for fiscal 2023

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星期四, 十二月 14, 2023

Organic sales growth in the Latin America region was also very strong, mainly driven by the Hair business area.

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  • Organic sales growth in the Latin America region was also very strong, mainly driven by the Hair business area.
  • The IMEA region achieved double-digit organic sales growth, with both the Laundry & Home Care and Hair business areas contributing.
  • Based on the  business performance in the first nine months of 2023 and assumptions in regard to the remainder of the year, the Management Board of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA has decided to raise the guidance for fiscal 2023.
  • For the Henkel Group, organic sales growth in fiscal 2023 is now expected to be in the range of 3.5 to 4.5 percent (previously: 2.5 to 4.5 percent).

TRACE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF THE 2023 TRACE PRIZE FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING

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星期二, 十月 10, 2023

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The TRACE Foundation , a non-profit organization established to support projects that encourage greater commercial transparency, today announced the winners of the 2023 TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting .

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  • ANNAPOLIS, Md., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The TRACE Foundation , a non-profit organization established to support projects that encourage greater commercial transparency, today announced the winners of the 2023 TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting .
  • The second recipient of the 2023 TRACE Prize is a team of journalists from Mongabay, BBC and The Gecko Project.
  • "Through the TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting, now in its eighth year, we recognize investigative journalists worldwide who work tirelessly—and often at considerable personal risk—to expose corruption at the highest levels," TRACE President Alexandra Wrage said.
  • The application for the 2024 TRACE Prize for "Investigative Reporting: Uncovering Commercial Bribery" is now open.

ASM Global’s SAVOR Food Division Announces U.S. Winners of World’s Premier Search Competition for Young Culinary and Hospitality Talent

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星期四, 八月 24, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230823913776/en/
    Judge/Chef Roland Passot (right) evaluates contestant Marcus Youn during the chef competition of Young Chef Young Waiter USA on Aug. 21, 2023, at the CIA at Copia.
  • Youn would go on to win first place in the competition and heads to Monaco to compete in the world finals in November.
  • (Photo: Andreas Zhou/SAVOR)
    Now in its 44th year, WYCYW is the premier competition promoting hospitality as a career choice, aimed at finding the world’s most skilled chefs, waiters and waitresses under the age of 28.
  • The finals of YCYW USA took place on Aug. 21, 2023, at the prestigious The Culinary Institute of America at Copia (CIA) in Napa, California.

EQS-News: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA: Henkel raises sales and earnings guidance for 2023

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星期四, 八月 10, 2023

Earnings per preferred share (EPS)* increase to 2.13 euros,

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  • Earnings per preferred share (EPS)* increase to 2.13 euros,
    Sales and earnings guidance for fiscal year 2023 raised:
    Düsseldorf – Henkel significantly increased sales and earnings in the first half of 2023 in a persistently challenging economic environment.
  • At the same time, we succeeded in significantly improving our earnings despite the continuing headwinds from high material and logistic prices.
  • At Group level, Henkel now expects organic sales growth of 2.5 to 4.5 percent in fiscal 2023 (previously: 1.0 to 3.0 percent).
  • The Hair business achieved an overall organic sales increase of 7.9 percent in the first half of 2023 (Q2: 6.1 percent).