EBITDA Growth Exceeds Expectations
EBITDA grew 6.6% for the year, exceeding the raised guidance expectations of 5% to 6% growth.
Gross Margin Improvement
Full-year gross margin was 29.8%, a 90 basis point increase versus the prior year.
Successful Supply Chain Modernization
Supply chain performance improved with a significant increase in customer service levels and overall equipment effectiveness.
Innovation and Brand Building
Introduced new platforms like Glaze and continued innovation with products such as Blueberry Bran Crunch and Bear Naked Oats.
Strong Performance in Canada and Caribbean
Canada increased market-leading position by 90 basis points to 38.9% and Caribbean team grew share by 50 basis points for the year.