Investor Presentaiton
Momentum will build throughout the year as we replenish trade
inventory in Q1 and increase advertising investment in Q2
Q1 Expectations
Moderating consumption growth
due to out-of-stocks
Net sales in excess of consumption
as we re-fill trade inventory - slight
acceleration in growth rate from Q4
Adj. gross margin in line with Q4
due to higher staffing levels to drive
higher throughput, beef costs, lost
production due to storms and mix
shift to bags
U. S. advertising investment
delayed to allow for improved in-
stocks- in line with previous year
Low new store additions until trade
inventory is replenished in April
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Q2 Expectations
Accelerating consumption growth
behind improved retail conditions
and strong advertising investment
Improving adj. gross margin due to
increased throughput and increased
roll capacity improving mix
Heaviest advertising investment of
the year
Resumption of fridge placements
Q3 & Q4 Expectations
Very strong consumption growth
behind advertising investment and
strong supply
Improving gross margin due to
increased throughput
Continued heavy advertising
investment
Renewed store count growth
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