The ODP Corporation Shareholders to Receive $28 Per Share in Cash, Representing a 34% Premium to Closing Stock Price on September 19, 2025
Transaction to Generate Significant Value for The ODP Corporation Shareholders
BOCA RATON, Fla. & GREENWICH, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep. 22, 2025– The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading provider of products, services and technology solutions to businesses and consumers, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Atlas Holdings, which owns and operates a global family of manufacturing and distribution businesses, for $28 per share in cash. The purchase price represents a premium of 34% to The ODP Corporation’s closing share price on September 19, 2025, valuing The ODP Corporation at approximately $1 billion. Upon completion of the transaction, The ODP Corporation will become a privately held company, and shares of common stock will no longer be listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
“This transaction, fully supported by our Board, provides a substantial premium for The ODP Corporation’s shareholders and will improve the company’s position for the next phase of growth,” said Gerry P. Smith, Chief Executive Officer of The ODP Corporation. “Atlas brings an understanding of our industry, along with the operational expertise, resources and track record of supporting its companies that will fast forward our B2B growth initiatives and strengthen our position as a trusted partner to our customers. Atlas’ commitment demonstrates their confidence in our future and the strong momentum we’ve achieved through our focus on operational excellence and disciplined execution. We’re excited about our path for the future.”
“Atlas has a long history of transitioning public companies into successful private enterprises and we are uniquely positioned to do just that with The ODP Corporation – an iconic American company,” said Atlas Managing Partner Michael Sher. “Atlas operates like a diversified holding company, and we have a proven record of delivering the human and financial capital necessary to create long-term value in our businesses. The ODP Corporation’s leadership has already taken several steps to mitigate the challenging retail environment, and we are the right partners to support The ODP Corporation’s continued evolution in its next chapter. We look forward to completing this transaction which will provide a positive outcome for The ODP Corporation’s associates, customers, suppliers and shareholders.”
The Board of Directors of The ODP Corporation unanimously approved the transaction, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and approval by The ODP Corporation shareholders.
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is serving as exclusive financial advisor and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is serving as legal advisor to The ODP Corporation. Lazard is serving as financial advisor and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is serving as legal advisor to Atlas Holdings.
About The ODP Corporation
The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of products, services, and technology solutions through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies ODP Business Solutions, LLC; Office Depot, LLC; and Veyer, LLC, The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day. For more information, visit theodpcorp.com.
About Atlas Holdings
Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut and founded in 2002, Atlas and its affiliates own and operate 29 companies which employ more than 60,000 associates across 375 facilities worldwide. Atlas operates in sectors such as automotive supply, building materials, capital equipment, construction services, food manufacturing and distribution, metals processing, packaging, paper, power generation, printing, pulp, supply chain management and wood products. Atlas’ companies together generate more than $20 billion in revenues annually.
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Additional Information and Where to Find It
This communication does not constitute an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. This communication relates to a proposed acquisition of The ODP Corporation by ACR Ocean Resources LLC. In connection with this proposed acquisition, The ODP Corporation plans to file one or more proxy statements or other documents with the SEC. This communication is not a substitute for any proxy statement or other document that The ODP Corporation may file with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF THE ODP CORPORATION ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Any definitive proxy statement(s) (if and when available) will be mailed to stockholders of The ODP Corporation. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of these documents (if and when available) and other documents filed with the SEC by The ODP Corporation through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by The ODP Corporation will be available free of charge on The ODP Corporation’s internet website at theodpcorp.com or upon written request to: The ODP Corporation, Investor Relations, 6600 North Military Trail Boca Raton, FL 33496 or by email to investor.relations@theodpcorp.com.
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The ODP Corporation, its directors and certain of its executive officers and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of The ODP Corporation is set forth in its proxy statement for its 2025 annual meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 20, 2025. To the extent that holdings of The ODP Corporation’s securities by its directors or executive officers have changed since the amounts set forth in The ODP Corporation’s proxy statement for its 2025 annual meeting of stockholders, such changes have been or will be reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB), a media and consumer products company known for building influential, creator-led brands, today announced the appointment of Olin C. Lancaster as Chief Revenue Officer. With more than three decades of leadership in global consumer brands, Lancaster brings a proven track record of driving revenue growth, brand building, and operational excellence.
Lancaster’s career spans senior leadership roles at Kenneth Cole, DKNY, Global Brands Group, Ralph Lauren, and most recently Meridian Brands, where he served as CEO. At Ralph Lauren, he oversaw the North American wholesale business which experienced significant growth and profit expansion during his tenure. At Meridian, he guided the company through a successful rebrand and restructuring, significantly strengthening profitability and operational performance.
“Olin is one of the most respected leaders in our industry with an unmatched ability to scale brands and drive profitability,” said Robert W. D’Loren, Chairman and CEO of Xcel Brands. “His extensive experience across wholesale, retail, and brand operations makes him a powerful addition to our leadership team as we continue to expand our portfolio of creator-led and digitally driven businesses.”
“I am truly excited to join XCEL and work closely with Bob D’Loren and the team. Activating and monetizing brands today is difficult and expensive. XCEL is as much a media company as it is a brand management and licensing company, and I believe that is the real unlock in our ability to attract and create value with our partners, both on the founder/creative side and with our operators,” said Olin Lancaster.
Originally from Dallas, Texas, Lancaster is a graduate of Southern Methodist University, where he earned a BA in History with minors in Business and Economics. Lancaster also serves on the board of Mizzen + Main and is an active supporter of The Meadows Foundation in Dallas.
About Xcel Brands Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) is a media and consumer products company engaged in the design, licensing, marketing, live streaming, and social commerce sales of branded apparel, footwear, accessories, fine jewelry, home goods and other consumer products, and the acquisition of dynamic consumer lifestyle brands. Xcel was founded in 2011 with a vision to reimagine shopping, entertainment, and social media as social commerce. Xcel owns the Halston, Judith Ripka, and C. Wonder brands, as well as the co-branded collaboration brands Towerhill by Christie Brinkley, Trust. Respect. Love by Cesar Millan, GemmaMade by Gemma Stafford, and a brand in development with Coco Rocha and also holds noncontrolling interests or long-term license agreements in the Isaac Mizrahi brand, Orme Live, and Mesa Mia by Jenny Martinez. Xcel also owns and manages the Longaberger brand through its controlling interest in Longaberger Licensing, LLC. Xcel is pioneering a true modern consumer products sales strategy which includes the promotion and sale of products under its brands through interactive television, digital live-stream shopping, social commerce, brick-and-mortar retailers, and e-commerce channels to be everywhere its customers shop. The company’s brands have generated in excess of $5 billion in retail sales via livestreaming in interactive television and digital channels alone, and over 20,000 hours of content production time in live-stream and social commerce. The brand portfolio reaches in excess of 43 million social media followers with broadcast reach into 200 million households. Headquartered in New York City, Xcel Brands is led by an executive team with significant live streaming, production, merchandising, design, marketing, retailing, and licensing experience, and a proven track record of success in elevating branded consumer products companies. For more information, visit www.xcelbrands.com.
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA., Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGC), is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has appointed Michael W. Koempel to the role of President of the Company, effective immediately. Koempel will retain his role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a position he has held since joining the Company in May 2022, and will continue to report to Chief Executive Officer, Michael Benstock. The Company’s three segment presidents will now report to Koempel in his capacity as President.
Koempel has more than 33 years of financial, operational, governance and strategic leadership experience, with a proven track record of building and scaling high growth apparel and retail brands, including at Superior Group of Companies. Prior to joining the Company, Koempel served as the chief operating officer of IT’SUGAR®, one of the largest specialty candy retailers in the U.S., chief operating officer of Victoria’s Secret Lingerie, a multi-billion dollar e-commerce and store-based retailer specializing in lingerie and apparel, and chief financial officer of Mast Global, the supply chain division of L Brands Inc. (now named Bath & Body Works®), among other leadership roles.
“Mike’s leadership over the past three years has been instrumental to SGC navigating some of the most challenging periods in our 105-year history,” said Michael Benstock, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of SGC. “He has not only strengthened our financial foundation but also played a key role in advancing operational excellence across segments. His promotion to President reflects his outstanding contributions and reinforces the Company’s focused trajectory and investment in long-term success. I’m excited for what lies ahead with Mike in his new role and look forward to working alongside him in the coming years.”
“As segment leaders, we have seen firsthand the operational insights and strategic focus Mike brings,” said Jake Himelstein, President of the Company’s Branded Products segment. “We look forward to building on that momentum as Mike assumes his new role and continues to drive strategic top-line growth and profitability.”
“I’m grateful to Michael and the Board of Directors for their trust, and to our segment presidents for their close partnership,” said Koempel. “Each of our business segments has significant potential, and I’m committed to helping unlock that value as we drive toward expanded growth, enhanced operational excellence, and the creation of further shareholder value.”
About Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (SGC):
Established in 1920, Superior Group of Companies is comprised of three attractive business segments each serving large, fragmented and growing addressable markets. Across Healthcare Apparel, Branded Products and Contact Centers, each segment enables businesses to create extraordinary brand engagement experiences for their customers and employees. SGC’s commitment to service, quality, advanced technology, and omnichannel commerce provides unparalleled competitive advantages. We are committed to enhancing shareholder value by continuing to pursue a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. For more information, visit www.superiorgroupofcompanies.com.
Net Sales of $73.2 Million Net Income of $12.1 Million; Adjusted Net Income of $4.9 Million Adjusted EBITDA of $6.7 Million, an increase of $4.0 Million vs. Q2 FY2024
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Vince Holding Corp. (NYSE: VNCE) (“VNCE” or the “Company”), a global contemporary retailer, today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended August 2, 2025.
Brendan Hoffman, Chief Executive Officer of VNCE said, “We are very proud of our second quarter performance which reflects disciplined execution and strong customer reception to our product offerings especially as we elongated our full-price selling season. As we remain mindful of the dynamic macro environment, our ability to navigate today’s challenges while preserving product quality and customer loyalty remains our utmost priority. Given the strength of our underlying trends, we are pleased to be in a position to begin to reinvest in the business as we remain focused on the growth opportunities ahead for the Vince brand as well as the Vince Holding Corp. platform.”
In this press release, the Company is presenting its financial results in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) as well as on an “adjusted” basis. Adjusted results presented in this press release are non-GAAP financial measures. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for more information about the Company’s use of non-GAAP financial measures and Exhibit 3 and Exhibit 4 to this press release for a reconciliation of GAAP measures to such non-GAAP measures.
For the second quarter ended August 2, 2025:
Total Company net sales decreased 1.3% to $73.2 million compared to $74.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2024. The year-over-year decrease was driven by a 5.1% decline in the wholesale segment partially offset by a 5.5% increase in direct-to-consumer segment. The decline in the wholesale segment was primarily due to the shift in timing of fall shipments compared to the prior year as a result of the earlier uncertainty with respect to tariff policies and impact.
Gross profit was $36.9 million, or 50.4% of net sales, compared to gross profit of $35.1 million, or 47.4% of net sales, in the second quarter of fiscal 2024. The increase in gross margin rate was primarily driven by approximately 340 basis points due to the favorable impact of lower product costing and higher pricing, and approximately 210 basis points due to the favorable impact of lower discounting, partially offset by approximately 170 basis points due to higher tariffs, and approximately 100 basis points due to increased freight costs.
Selling, general, and administrative expenses were $25.8 million, or 35.2% of sales, compared to $34.0 million, or 45.8% of sales, in the second quarter of fiscal 2024. The decrease in SG&A dollars was primarily driven by the receipt of payroll tax credit payments from the U.S. Department of the Treasury under the Employee Retention Credit program (the “ERC benefit”). The ERC benefit was approximately $7.2 million, of which $5.6 million related to the original payroll tax credit claims and was recorded in SG&A as an offset to compensation expenses, with the remaining $1.6 million of interest payments recorded as Other income.
Income from operations was $11.2 million compared to income from operations of $1.1 million in the same period last year. Excluding the payments from the ERC benefit, Adjusted income from operations* was $5.5 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2025.
Income tax expense was $0.1 million, which represents a discrete tax expense relating to interest received in connection with the ERC benefit. The Company has year-to-date ordinary pre-tax losses and is anticipating annual ordinary pre-tax income for the fiscal year. The Company has determined that it is more likely than not that the tax benefit of the year-to-date ordinary pre-tax loss will not be realized in the current or future years and as such, tax provisions for the interim periods should not be recognized until the Company has year-to-date ordinary pre-tax income. The tax provision in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 compares to an income tax benefit of $0.8 million in the same period last year.
Net income was $12.1 million or $0.93 per diluted share compared to net income of $0.6 million or $0.05 per diluted share in the same period last year. Excluding the payments from the ERC benefit and its discrete tax effect, the Adjusted net income* was $4.9 million or $0.38 per diluted share in the second quarter of fiscal 2025.
Adjusted EBITDA* was $6.7 million compared to $2.7 million in the same period last year.
The Company ended the quarter with 58 company-operated Vince stores, a net decrease of 3 stores since the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
Second Quarter Review
Net sales decreased 1.3% to $73.2 million as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
Wholesale segment sales decreased 5.1% to $44.8 million compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
Direct-to-consumer segment sales increased 5.5% to $28.5 million compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2024.
Income from operations excluding unallocated corporate expenses was $17.3 million compared to income from operations of $15.3 million in the same period last year.
Net Sales and Operating Results by Segment:
Balance Sheet
At the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2025, total borrowings under the Company’s debt agreements totaled $31.1 million and the Company had $42.6 million of excess availability under its revolving credit facility.
Net inventory at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was $76.7 million compared to $66.3 million at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2024. The year-over-year increase in inventory was driven by approximately $5.2 million higher inventory carrying value due to tariffs as well as our strategic decision to ship goods earlier in advance of the expiration of reciprocal tariff extensions.
During the quarter ended August 2, 2025, the Company did not issue shares of common stock under the ATM program. The Company continues to have shares available under the program to exercise with proceeds to be used as sources, along with cash from operations, to fund future growth.
Outlook
For the third quarter of fiscal 2025 the Company expects the following:
• Net sales to be approximately flat to up 3% compared to the prior year period.
• Adjusted operating income as a percentage of net sales to be approximately 1% to 4%.
• Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net sales to be approximately 2% to 5%.
The above guidance assumes $4 million to $5 million in expected incremental tariff costs, of which the Company expects to mitigate approximately 50% through changes to country of origin, vendor negotiations as well as select and strategic price increases.
Given the uncertainty related to the potential impact and duration of current tariff policy, the Company is not providing guidance for the full year fiscal 2025.
Strategic Partnership with Authentic Brands Group
On May 25, 2023, the Company announced that it completed the previously announced transaction (the “Authentic Transaction”) with Authentic Brands Group (“Authentic”).
In connection with the Authentic Transaction, VNCE entered into an exclusive, long-term license agreement (the “License Agreement”) with Authentic for usage of the contributed intellectual property for VNCE’s existing business in a manner consistent with the Company’s current wholesale, retail and e-commerce operations. The License Agreement contains an initial ten-year term and eight ten-year renewal options allowing VNCE to renew the agreement.
*Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with GAAP, the Company has provided, with respect to the financial results relating to the three and six months ended August 2, 2025 and August 3, 2024, adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP measure. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, capitalized cloud computing amortization, ERC benefit, and gain on sale of Rebecca Taylor, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary (“Gain on Sale of Subsidiary”). For the three and six months ended August 2, 2025 and August 3, 2024, respectively, the Company has provided adjusted income (loss) from operations, adjusted income (loss) before income taxes and equity in net income (loss) of equity method investment, adjusted income (loss) before equity in net income (loss) of equity method investment, adjusted net income (loss), and adjusted earnings (loss) per share, which are non-GAAP measures, in order to eliminate the effect of the ERC benefit, Discrete Tax Effect Associated with ERC benefit, and Gain on Sale of Subsidiary.
The Company believes that the presentation of these non-GAAP measures facilitates an understanding of the Company’s continuing operations without the impact associated with the aforementioned items. While these types of events can and do recur periodically, they are excluded from the indicated financial information due to their impact on the comparability of earnings across periods. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results has been provided in Exhibit 3 and Exhibit 4 to this press release.
Conference Call
A conference call to discuss the first quarter results will be held today, September 10, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. ET, hosted by Vince Holding Corp. Chief Executive Officer, Brendan Hoffman, and Chief Financial Officer, Yuji Okumura. During the conference call, the Company may make comments concerning business and financial developments, trends and other business or financial matters. The Company’s comments, as well as other matters discussed during the conference call, may contain or constitute information that has not been previously disclosed.
Those who wish to participate in the call may do so by dialing (833) 470-1428, conference ID 030527. Any interested party will also have the opportunity to access the call via the Internet at http://investors.vince.com/. To listen to the live call, please go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register and download any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a recording will be available for 12 months after the date of the event. Recordings may be accessed at http://investors.vince.com.
ABOUT VINCE HOLDING CORP.
Vince Holding Corp. is a global retail company that operates the Vince brand women’s and men’s ready to wear business. Vince, established in 2002, is a leading global luxury apparel and accessories brand best known for creating elevated yet understated pieces for every day effortless style. Vince Holding Corp. operates 45 full-price retail stores, 14 outlet stores, and its e-commerce site, as well as through premium wholesale channels globally. Please visit www.vince.com for more information.
Forward-Looking Statements: This document, and any statements incorporated by reference herein contain forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include the statements under “Outlook” above as well as statements regarding, among other things, our current expectations about possible or assumed future results of operations of the Company and are indicated by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “seek,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “plan,” “target,” “project,” “forecast,” “envision” and other similar phrases. Although we believe the assumptions and expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these assumptions and expectations may not prove to be correct and we may not achieve the results or benefits anticipated. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of actual results, and our actual results may differ materially from those suggested in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control, including, without limitation: changes to and unpredictability in the trade policies and tariffs imposed by the U.S. and the governments of other nations; our ability to maintain adequate cash flow from operations or availability under our revolving credit facility to meet our liquidity needs; general economic conditions; restrictions on our operations under our credit facilities; our ability to improve our profitability; our ability to maintain our larger wholesale partners; our ability to accurately forecast customer demand for our products; our ability to maintain the license agreement with ABG Vince, a subsidiary of Authentic Brands Group; ABG Vince’s expansion of the Vince brand into other categories and territories; ABG Vince’s approval rights and other actions; our ability to realize the benefits of our strategic initiatives; the execution of our customer strategy; our ability to make lease payments when due; our ability to open retail stores under favorable lease terms and operate and maintain new and existing retail stores successfully; our operating experience and brand recognition in international markets; our ability to remediate the identified material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting; our ability to comply with domestic and international laws, regulations and orders; increased scrutiny regarding our approach to sustainability matters and environmental, social and governance practices; competition in the apparel and fashion industry; the transition associated with the appointment of new chief executive officer and new chief financial officer; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; seasonal and quarterly variations in our revenue and income; the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights relating to the Vince brand; our ability to successfully conclude remaining matters following the wind down of the Rebecca Taylor business; the extent of our foreign sourcing; our reliance on independent manufacturers; our ability to ensure the proper operation of the distribution facilities by third-party logistics providers; fluctuations in the price, availability and quality of raw materials; the ethical business and compliance practices of our independent manufacturers; our ability to mitigate system or data security issues, such as cyber or malware attacks, as well as other major system failures; our ability to adopt, optimize and improve our information technology systems, processes and functions; our ability to comply with privacy-related obligations; our ability to regain compliance with the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) Listed Company Manual and maintain a listing of our common stock on the NYSE; our status as a “controlled company”; our status as a “smaller reporting company”; and other factors as set forth from time to time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including those described under “Item 1A—Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. We intend these forward-looking statements to speak only as of the time of this release and do not undertake to update or revise them as more information becomes available, except as required by law.
Seven-Year Benihana CFO to Lead Accounting and Finance Organization
DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. (“The ONE Group” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: STKS) today announced the appointment of Nicole Thaung as Chief Financial Officer effective, September 8, 2025. Ms. Thaung will succeed Tyler Loy, who is departing the Company to pursue other opportunities.
“Nicole’s extensive financial knowledge and deep understanding of our business make her the ideal leader for our finance organization,” said Emanuel “Manny” Hilario, Chief Executive Officer. “Her leadership has been instrumental in the seamless integration of the Benihana acquisition. Nicole’s expertise will be invaluable as we continue realizing the $20 million in expected synergies from this transformative acquisition, which now represents over 55% of our total revenues. We remain on track to capture the full value of these synergies by the end of 2026.”
Ms. Thaung has over 15 years of experience with Benihana, where she has served as CFO since August 2018. Prior to her CFO role, Ms. Thaung held progressive leadership positions at Benihana including Vice President of Finance and Controller. Before joining Benihana in 2009, she spent nearly eight years at Ernst & Young LLP, with her last role being that of Audit Manager. Ms. Thaung holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from the University of Florida.
“We thank Tyler for his contributions over the years with The ONE Group,” added Hilario. “We wish him success in his future endeavors.”
About The ONE Group
The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. (Nasdaq: STKS) is an international restaurant company that develops and operates upscale and polished casual, high-energy restaurants and lounges and provides hospitality management services for hotels, casinos and other high-end venues both in the U.S. and internationally. The ONE Group’s focus is to be the global leader in Vibe Dining, and its primary restaurant brands and operations are:
STK, a modern twist on the American steakhouse concept with restaurants in major metropolitan cities in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East, featuring premium steaks, seafood and specialty cocktails in an energetic upscale atmosphere.
Benihana, an interactive dining destination with highly skilled chefs preparing food right in front of guests and served in an energetic atmosphere alongside fresh sushi and innovative cocktails. The Company franchises Benihanas in the U.S., Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Benihana Express, a small footprint casual concept showcasing the best of Benihana but without teppanyaki tables or bar.
Kona Grill, a polished casual, bar-centric grill concept with restaurants in the U.S., featuring American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty cocktails in an upscale casual atmosphere.
RA Sushi, a Japanese cuisine concept that offers a fun-filled, bar-forward, upbeat, and vibrant dining atmosphere with restaurants in the U.S. anchored by creative sushi, inventive drinks, and outstanding service.
Salt Water Social is your gateway to the seven seas, featuring an array of signature and unique fresh seafood items, complemented by the highest quality beef dishes and elegant, delicious cocktails.
Samurai, an interactive dining experience located in sunny Miami, FL, provides a distinctive dining experience where skilled personal chefs masterfully perform the ancient art of teppanyaki right before your eyes.
ONE Hospitality, The ONE Group’s food and beverage hospitality services business develops, manages and operates premier restaurants and turnkey food and beverage services within high-end hotels and casinos currently operating venues in the U.S. and Europe.
Additional information about The ONE Group can be found at www.togrp.com.
Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including with respect to the impact of the Benihana Inc. acquisition, restaurant openings and 2025 financial targets. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “target,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “plan,” “outlook,” and “project” and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. A number of factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: (1) our ability to integrate the new or acquired restaurants into our operations without disruptions to operations; (2) our ability to capture anticipated synergies; (3) our ability to open new restaurants and food and beverage locations in current and additional markets, grow and manage growth profitably, maintain relationships with suppliers and obtain adequate supply of products and retain employees; (4) factors beyond our control that affect the number and timing of new restaurant openings, including weather conditions and factors under the control of landlords, contractors and regulatory and/or licensing authorities; (5) our ability to successfully improve performance and cost, realize the benefits of our marketing efforts and achieve improved results as we focus on developing new management and license deals; (6) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (7) the possibility that The ONE Group may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors, including economic downturns; (8) the impact of actual and potential changes in immigration policies, including potential labor shortages; (9) the potential impact of the imposition of tariffs, including increases in food prices and inflation and any resulting negative impacts on the macro-economic environment; and (10) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2024 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
Investors are referred to the most recent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Mr. Wiederhorn will continue serving as Chairman of the Board while re-assuming day-to-day leadership as Chief Executive Officer
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FAT (Fresh. Authentic. Tasty.) Brands Inc., (NASDAQ: FAT), parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Round Table Pizza, and 15 other restaurant concepts, today announces the return of Andrew (Andy) Wiederhorn as Chief Executive Officer. Effective today, Ken Kuick will be exclusively focused on his roles as Chief Financial Officer of FAT Brands and Twin Hospitality Group Inc. (NASDAQ: TWNP), and Taylor Wiederhorn will continue to serve as Chief Development Officer.
“I am grateful to both Ken and Taylor for their time as Co-CEO’s where they were instrumental in accelerating growth across our portfolio of brands,” said Andy Wiederhorn, CEO and Chairman of FAT Brands Inc. “I am thrilled to step back into the CEO role, building on our momentum and delivering on our strategic priorities—organic expansion, targeted acquisitions, increasing our manufacturing facility’s capacity and focusing on our balance sheet—to reinforce our position as a global leader in the restaurant industry.”
FAT Brands (NASDAQ: FAT) is a leading global franchising company that strategically acquires, markets, and develops fast casual, quick-service, casual dining, and polished casual dining concepts around the world. The Company currently owns 18 restaurant brands: Round Table Pizza, Fatburger, Marble Slab Creamery, Johnny Rockets, Fazoli’s, Twin Peaks, Great American Cookies, Smokey Bones, Hot Dog on a Stick, Buffalo’s Cafe & Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Pretzelmaker, Elevation Burger, Native Grill & Wings, Yalla Mediterranean and Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses, and franchises and owns over 2,300 units worldwide. For more information on FAT Brands, please visit fatbrands.com.
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vince Holding Corp., (NYSE: VNCE) (“VNCE” or the “Company”), a global contemporary retailer, today announced that it plans to report its second quarter 2025 financial results post-market on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The Company also plans to hold a conference call to discuss its financial results on the same day at 4:30 p.m. ET. During the conference call, the Company may answer questions concerning business and financial developments, trends and other business or financial matters. The Company’s responses to these questions, as well as other matters discussed during the conference call, may contain or constitute information that has not been previously disclosed.
Those who wish to participate in the call may do so by dialing 833-470-1428, conference ID 030527. Any interested party will also have the opportunity to access the call via the Internet at http://investors.vince.com/. To listen to the live call, please go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register and download any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a recording will be available for 12 months after the date of the event. Recordings may be accessed at http://investors.vince.com/.
ABOUT VINCE HOLDING CORP. Vince Holding Corp. is a global retail company that operates the Vince brand women’s and men’s ready to wear business. Vince, established in 2002, is a leading global luxury apparel and accessories brand best known for creating elevated yet understated pieces for every day effortless style. Vince Holding Corp. operates 44 full-price retail stores, 14 outlet stores, and its e-commerce site, vince.com, as well as through premium wholesale channels globally. Please visit www.vince.com for more information.
NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) (“Xcel” or the “Company”), today announced that it will report its second quarter 2025 financial results on August 14, 2025. The Company will hold a conference call with the investment community on August 14, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET.
Interested parties unable to access the conference call via the webcast may dial 800-715-9871 or 646-307-1963 and use the Conference ID 9043618. A replay of the webcast will be available on Xcel’s website.
About Xcel Brands
Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) is a media and consumer products company engaged in the design, licensing, marketing, live streaming, and social commerce sales of branded apparel, footwear, accessories, fine jewelry, home goods and other consumer products, and the acquisition of dynamic consumer lifestyle brands. Xcel was founded in 2011 with a vision to reimagine shopping, entertainment, and social media as social commerce. Xcel owns the Halston, Judith Ripka, and C. Wonder brands, as well as the co-branded collaboration brands TowerHill by Christie Brinkley, LB70 by Lloyd Boston, Trust. Respect. Love by Cesar Millan, GemmaMade by Gemma Stafford, and a brand in development with Coco Rocha and also holds noncontrolling interests or long-term license agreements in the Isaac Mizrahi brand, Orme Live, and Mesa Mia Live by Jenny Martinez. Xcel also owns and manages the Longaberger brand through its controlling interest in Longaberger Licensing, LLC. Xcel is pioneering a true modern consumer products sales strategy which includes the promotion and sale of products under its brands through interactive television, digital live-stream shopping, social commerce, brick-and-mortar retailers, and e-commerce channels to be everywhere its customers shop. The company’s brands have generated in excess of $5 billion in retail sales via livestreaming in interactive television and digital channels alone, and over 20,000 hours of content production time in live-stream and social commerce. The brand portfolio reaches in excess of 43 million social media followers with broadcast reach into 200 million households. Headquartered in New York City, Xcel Brands is led by an executive team with significant live streaming, production, merchandising, design, marketing, retailing, and licensing experience, and a proven track record of success in elevating branded consumer products companies. For more information, visit www.xcelbrands.com.
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB), a media and consumer products company known for building influential, creator-led brands, today announced a strategic partnership with TSC Product Lab to launch GemmaMade by Gemma Stafford—a new kitchenware brand created in close collaboration with chef and baking expert Gemma Stafford, designed to bring stylish, functional, and approachable tools to everyday bakers and home cooks.
This collaboration blends Xcel’s omnichannel brand-building capabilities with TSC Product Lab’s innovation-driven product development, delivering a thoughtfully designed assortment of kitchen products that reflect Stafford’s personal passion for joyful, stress-free cooking and baking at home. The product line will include bakeware, kitchen tools, food storage solutions, mixing bowls, and more—each created to support everyday needs with ease, charm, and reliability.
“GemmaMade is a celebration of the home kitchen,” said Robert W. D’Loren, Chairman and CEO of Xcel Brands. “We’re thrilled to partner with Gemma and TSC Product Lab to bring her vision to life through products that are as inviting and dependable as the content she shares with her loyal audience.”
With millions of fans and years of experience as a professionally trained chef, Gemma Stafford has built one of the most trusted and beloved baking communities in the world through her digital brand Bigger Bolder Baking. As both the creator and namesake behind GemmaMade, Gemma has worked hands-on with Xcel and TSC to develop a line that reflects her bold baking philosophy, her Irish heritage, and her belief that anyone can create delicious food with the right tools and a little confidence
“At the heart of GemmaMade is a simple promise: to super-serve home bakers and cooks with tools they can trust and love,” said Gemma Stafford. “I created this line for the everyday bakers and cooks who show up for birthdays, holidays, after-school snacks, and Sunday mornings—because they deserve products that are as joyful and reliable as they are. With Xcel and TSC, I’m excited to share the warmth of Irish hospitality through every bowl, pan, and spatula. In my kitchen, everyone’s welcome—because in a way, everyone is Irish.”
Rick Lapine, President of TSC Product Lab, added: “We are proud to be working with Gemma and Xcel to launch a brand that blends tradition and GemmaMade by Gemma Stafford reinforces Xcel Brands’ ongoing mission to build creator-led businesses that resonate with modern consumers and support how people live, cook, and share today.”
About Xcel Brands Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) is a media and consumer products company engaged in the design, licensing, marketing, live streaming, and social commerce sales of branded apparel, footwear, accessories, fine jewelry, home goods and other consumer products, and the acquisition of dynamic consumer lifestyle brands. Xcel was founded in 2011 with a vision to reimagine shopping, entertainment, and social media as social commerce. Xcel owns the Halston, Judith Ripka, and C. Wonder brands, as well as the co-branded collaboration brands TowerHill by Christie Brinkley, LB70 by Lloyd Boston, Trust. Respect. Love by Cesar Millan, GemmaMade by Gemma Stafford, and a brand in development with Coco Rocha and also holds noncontrolling interests or long-term license agreements in the Isaac Mizrahi brand, Orme Live and Mesa Mia by Jenny Martinez brands. Xcel also owns and manages the Longaberger brand through its controlling interest in Longaberger Licensing, LLC. Xcel is pioneering a true modern consumer products sales strategy which includes the promotion and sale of products under its brands through interactive television, digital live-stream shopping, social commerce, brick-and-mortar retailers, and e-commerce channels to be everywhere its customers shop. The company’s brands have generated in excess of $5 billion in retail sales via livestreaming in interactive television and digital channels alone and consisting of over 20,000 hours of content production time in live-stream and social commerce. The brand portfolio reaches in excess of 43 million social media followers with broadcast reach into 200 million households. Headquartered in New York City, Xcel Brands is led by an executive team with significant live streaming, production, merchandising, design, marketing, retailing, and licensing experience, and a proven track record of success in elevating branded consumer products companies. For more information, visit www.xcelbrands.com.
About TSC Lab Products The Sneaky Chef Product Lab (“TSC”) is a cost-effective product development and sourcing company specializing in innovative solutions for the home. The Company’s mission is to create products and brands for leading retailers. Since 2007, TSC has built a diverse portfolio of owned, private label and exclusively licensed brands and has partnered with such legacy names such as Martha Stewart, Sodastream, GreenPan and Calvin Klein. Its network of retail partners includes HSN, QVC, Walmart, Amazon and TJX Companies among others.
Led by Rick Lapine, an industry veteran with decades of experience, TSC is supported by a full-time team of passionate experts, bringing over 30 years of combined expertise in sourcing and production. This team has helped establish TSC as a trusted partner for efficient product development, manufacturing, and logistics, with the capability to execute projects rapidly and reliably.
About Gemma Stafford
For more than a decade, Irish-born chef Gemma Stafford has been bringing her passion for teaching people how to bake with confidence to her top online baking show and brand, Bigger Bolder Baking. Today, with more than 8 million followers (“Bold Bakers”) and half a billion video views to date, Bigger Bolder Baking has become the leading – and indispensable – multimedia destination for bakers. Gemma’s unique combination of expertise, bold recipes, and approachable techniques have led to appearances as a judge on Netflix’s Nailed It!, Food Network’s Best Baker in America, and Hulu’s Baker’s Dozen, along with appearances on national and local TV nationwide. Gemma is also the co-creator and host of the #1 baking entertainment podcast, Knead To Know, which releases every week in partnership with HRN. In 2025, she will launch the first-ever baking TV network, the Bold Baking Network, on connected television (CTV) and free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) platforms dedicated to educating and entertaining home bakers 24/7.
JERICHO, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLWS) (the “Company”),a leading provider of thoughtful expressions designed to help inspire customers to give more, connect more, and build more and better relationships, today announced that the Company will release financial results for its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and year end on Thursday, September 4, 2025. The press release will be issued before the market opens and will be followed by a conference call with members of senior management at 8:00 a.m. (ET).
The conference call will be available via live webcast from the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.1800flowersinc.com/investors. A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the live event has concluded. A telephonic replay of the call can be accessed beginning at 2:00 p.m. (ET) on September 4, 2025, through September 11, 2025, by dialing (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088 for international callers; the passcode is 9381429.
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
Some of the statements contained in the Company’s scheduled Thursday, September 4, 2025, press release and conference call regarding its results for its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and year end, other than statements of historical fact, may be forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the applicable statements. For a more detailed description of these and other risk factors, please refer to the Company’s SEC filings including its Annual Reports and Forms 10K and 10Q available at the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at 1800flowersinc.com. The Company expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements made in the scheduled conference call and any recordings thereof, or in any of its SEC filings, except as may be otherwise stated by the Company.
About 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.
1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. is a leading provider of thoughtful expressions designed to help inspire customers to give more, connect more, and build more and better relationships. The Company’s e-commerce business platform features an all-star family of brands, including: 1-800-Flowers.com®, 1-800-Baskets.com®, Cheryl’s Cookies®, Harry & David®, PersonalizationMall.com®, Shari’s Berries®, FruitBouquets.com®, Things Remembered®, Moose Munch®, The Popcorn Factory®, Wolferman’s Bakery®, Vital Choice®, Simply Chocolate® and Scharffen Berger®. Through the Celebrations Passport® loyalty program, which provides members with free standard shipping and no service charge on eligible products across our portfolio of brands, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. strives to deepen relationships with customers. The Company also operates BloomNet®, an international floral and gift industry service provider offering a broad-range of products and services designed to help members grow their businesses profitably; Napco℠, a resource for floral gifts and seasonal décor; DesignPac Gifts, LLC, a manufacturer of gift baskets and towers; Alice’s Table®, a lifestyle business offering fully digital livestreaming and on demand floral, culinary and other experiences to guests across the country; and Card Isle®, an e-commerce greeting card service. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. was recognized among America’s Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek. 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. was also recognized as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces for 2025 by Newsweek and was named to the Fortune 1000 list in 2022. Shares in 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, ticker symbol: FLWS. For more information, visit 1800flowersinc.com.
NEW YORK, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB), a media and consumer products company known for building influential, creator-led brands, today announced a strategic licensing partnership with TSC Product Lab to launch Mesa Mia by Jenny Martinez—a dynamic new food brand inspired by the bold flavors, rich traditions, and spirit of Latin cooking.
Mesa Mia by Jenny Martinez will offer a curated line of food products designed to bring delicious, authentic meals to the kitchens of Jenny’s fans with ease and flair. The product assortment will include chips, salsas, proteins, meals, drink mixes, and more. This collaboration unites Xcel’s expertise in omnichannel brand development with TSC Product Lab’s strength in product innovation with Jenny’s beloved cooking style.
“We are proud to partner with Jenny and TSC Product Lab to turn her passion and vibrant personality into a brand that will inspire families across the country,” said Robert W. D’Loren, Chairman and CEO of Xcel Brands.
Jenny Martinez—Latina home cook, social media powerhouse, and creator of the brand Mesa Mia by Jenny Martinez—has cultivated a following by sharing colorful, flavorful dishes and heartfelt stories from her kitchen. Her approachable style, combined with a deep love for family and culture, resonates with millions of home cooks seeking connection through food.
“I created Mesa Mia so everyone can bring the joy of Latin cooking into their kitchen with ease. Every Mesa Mia product is a celebration of my family’s traditions and the love we share through food,” said Jenny Martinez. “These are the flavors I grew up with, and I’m so proud to bring a little piece of my cooking into your home.”
Rick Lapine, President of TSC Product Lab, added, “Mesa Mia is a celebration of culture, flavor, and connection—and working with Jenny to bring it to life has been nothing short of inspiring. This is more than a product launch—it’s a movement rooted in love and flavor.”
Mesa Mia Live by Jenny Martinez continues Xcel Brands’ commitment to developing creator-led businesses that speak to how people live, cook, and celebrate today. For more information, please visit www.xcelbrands.com and www.mesamia.com
About Xcel Brands Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) is a media and consumer products company engaged in the design, licensing, marketing, live streaming, and social commerce sales of branded apparel, footwear, accessories, fine jewelry, home goods and other consumer products, and the acquisition of dynamic consumer lifestyle brands. Xcel was founded in 2011 with a vision to reimagine shopping, entertainment, and social media as social commerce. Xcel owns the Halston, Judith Ripka, and C. Wonder brands, as well as the co-branded collaboration brands TowerHill by Christie Brinkley, LB70 by Lloyd Boston, Trust. Respect. Love by Cesar Millan, GemmaMade by Gemma Stafford, and a brand in development with Coco Rocha and also holds noncontrolling interests or long-term license agreements in the Isaac Mizrahi brand, Orme Live and Mesa Mia by Jenny Martinez brands. Xcel also owns and manages the Longaberger brand through its controlling interest in Longaberger Licensing, LLC. Xcel is pioneering a true modern consumer products sales strategy which includes the promotion and sale of products under its brands through interactive television, digital live-stream shopping, social commerce, brick-and-mortar retailers, and e-commerce channels to be everywhere its customers shop. The company’s brands have generated in excess of $5 billion in retail sales via livestreaming in interactive television and digital channels alone and consisting of over 20,000 hours of content production time in live-stream and social commerce. The brand portfolio reaches in excess of 43 million social media followers with broadcast reach into 200 million households. Headquartered in New York City, Xcel Brands is led by an executive team with significant live streaming, production, merchandising, design, marketing, retailing, and licensing experience, and a proven track record of success in elevating branded consumer products companies. For more information, visit www.xcelbrands.com.
AboutTSCLab Products The Sneaky Chef Product Lab (“TSC”) is a cost-effective product development and sourcing company specializing in innovative solutions for the home. The Company’s mission is to create products and brands for leading retailers. Since 2007, TSC has built a diverse portfolio of owned, private label and exclusively licensed brands and has partnered with such legacy names such as Martha Stewart, Sodastream, GreenPan and Calvin Klein. Its network of retail partners includes HSN, QVC, Walmart, Amazon and TJX Companies among others. Led by Rick Lapine, an industry veteran with decades of experience, TSC is supported by a full-time team of passionate experts, bringing over 30 years of combined expertise in sourcing and production. This team has helped establish TSC as a trusted partner for efficient product development, manufacturing, and logistics, with the capability to execute projects rapidly and reliably.
AboutJenny Martinez
Jenny Martinez is well-known across social media platforms for sharing her authentic Mexican family recipes to the delight of millions of fans on TikTok and Instagram. Jenny was born in Mexico and moved to Los Angeles at age four, yet she has never lost touch with her Mexican heritage. The traditional recipes she shares with her followers have been passed down for generations in her family. Although she later mastered her culinary arts on her own, Jenny started by learning most of her mother’s recipes at the age of thirteen. Jenny considers a well-fed family the key to a happy family and believes that dinner should be celebrated every day. Food brings people together, and Jenny’s videos and recipes convey the spirit of family and community. She lives with her family in Los Angeles, California. Jenny’s first cookbook My Mexican Mesa, Y Listo! (Simon & Schuster) debuted in Spring 2024 featuring 100 recipes ranging from breakfast, appetizers & entrees to desserts, and even cocktails! Providing family-style recipes for every occasion & beautifully photographed to capture the authentic spirit of the cuisine, the cookbook is a must-have for home cooks looking for their next delicious meal. In 2024, Jenny launched her own line of cookware and dinnerware/tabletop at over 600 department stores nationally, as well as a spice line sold in grocery stores and online.
Jenny is represented by John Frierson at The Bureau New York City and managed by Lisa Shotland. Her attorney is Phil Daniels at Ginsburg Daniels Kallis LLP
Second Quarter Revenue of $1.6 Billion with GAAP EPS of $0; Adjusted EPS of $0.51
GAAP Operating Income of $9 Million; Net Income of $0; Operating Cash Flow of $16 Million
Adjusted EBITDA of $47 Million; Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $13 Million
B2B Distribution and Consumer Divisions Drove Improved Performance Trends
Progress on Long-Term Growth Initiatives
Provides Additional Guidance for 2025
BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug. 6, 2025– The ODP Corporation (“ODP,” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading provider of products, services, and technology solutions to businesses and consumers, today announced results for the second quarter ended June 28, 2025.
Consolidated (in millions, except per share amounts)
2Q25
2Q24
YTD25
YTD24
Selected GAAP and Non-GAAP measures:
Sales
$1,586
$1,717
$3,286
$3,586
Sales change from prior year period
(8)%
(8)%
Operating income (loss)
$9
$0.4
$(23)
$41
Adjusted operating income (1)
$25
$33
$79
$100
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
$—
$(4)
$(29)
$27
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations
$—
$(0.12)
$(0.97)
$0.73
Adjusted net income from continuing operations (1)
$15
$20
$47
$70
Adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations (fully diluted) (1)
$0.51
$0.56
$1.57
$1.89
Adjusted EBITDA (1)
$47
$57
$123
$147
Operating Cash Flow from continuing operations
$16
$(1)
$73
$43
Free Cash Flow (2)
$4
$(20)
$39
$(7)
Adjusted Free Cash Flow (3)
$13
$5
$58
$22
Second Quarter 2025 Summary(1)(3)
Total reported sales of $1.6 billion, down 8% versus the prior year period on a reported basis. The decrease in reported sales is largely related to lower sales in its Office Depot Division, primarily due to 60 fewer retail locations in service compared to the previous year and reduced retail and online consumer traffic, as well as lower sales in its ODP Business Solutions Division, despite improving year-over-year comparable revenue trends
GAAP operating income of $9 million versus $400 thousand in the prior year period. Net income from continuing operations and net diluted earnings per share was break even in the second quarter of 2025 compared to net loss from continuing operations of $4 million, or $(0.12) per diluted share, in the prior year period. GAAP operating results in the second quarter of 2025 included $16 million of charges of which $12 million is related to the Company’s Optimize for Growth restructuring plan
Adjusted operating income of $25 million, compared to $33 million in the second quarter of 2024; adjusted EBITDA of $47 million, compared to $57 million in the second quarter of 2024
Adjusted net income from continuing operations of $15 million, or adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.51, versus $20 million or $0.56, respectively, in the prior year period
Operating cash flow from continuing operations of $16 million and adjusted free cash flow of $13 million, versus $(1) million and $5 million, respectively, in the prior year period
$658 million of total available liquidity including $177 million in cash and cash equivalents at quarter end
“Our team’s disciplined execution and focus on operational excellence resulted in another quarter of improved performance,” said Gerry Smith, Chief Executive Officer of The ODP Corporation. “During the quarter, we drove improved revenue trends and delivered solid operating results, highlighted by stronger adjusted free cash flow generation. These results reflect ongoing improvements across both our consumer and B2B businesses.”
“In our consumer segment, we meaningfully improved same-store sales trends versus last year, underscoring the effectiveness of our targeted sales strategies and strong value proposition. Meanwhile, in our B2B distribution business, we achieved approximately a 200-basis point improvement in year-over-year revenue trends, driven by stronger sales traction with new customers and early contributions from our expansion into the hospitality sector. Sales trends improved month over month throughout the quarter, improving our position as we head into the second half of the year.”
“On a consolidated basis, our strong performance resulted in solid adjusted EBITDA and drove adjusted free cash flow more than double last year’s level, further strengthening our balance sheet.”
“As we look to the second half of the year, we remain confident in our ability to drive continued improvement and value creation. We expect continued strength in performance in our consumer segment while driving improved revenue trends in our B2B distribution business, as we continue to onboard new customers and begin to penetrate the hospitality segment. Additionally, with our strong focus on cash, we expect to generate significantly higher adjusted free cash flow versus last year, further strengthening our foundation and balance sheet. We remain committed to executing our core strategy and delivering long-term shareholder value,” Smith added.
Consolidated Results
Reported (GAAP) Results Total reported sales for the second quarter of 2025 were $1.6 billion, an 8% decrease compared to the same period last year, primarily reflecting lower sales in both the consumer and business-to-business (B2B) divisions. The decline in the consumer division, Office Depot, was mainly driven by 60 fewer stores in operation due to planned closures, as well as reduced retail and online consumer traffic. On a comparable store basis, sales declined 5%, representing a meaningful improvement over the 7% decrease in the prior year period. In the ODP Business Solutions Division, sales declined 6% year-over-year, primarily reflecting ongoing macroeconomic headwinds and softer enterprise spending. However, sales trends improved by approximately 200 basis points both sequentially and year-over-year, indicating positive momentum in the business. Veyer continued to deliver strong logistical support for both the ODP Business Solutions and Office Depot divisions despite lower internal sales volume, while also advancing its growth strategy by providing supply chain and procurement solutions to third-party customers and driving increases in external revenue.
The Company reported GAAP operating income of $9 million in the second quarter of 2025, up compared to $400 thousand in the prior year period. Operating results in the second quarter of 2025 included $16 million of charges primarily related to $13 million in restructuring expenses largely associated with the Optimize for Growth restructuring plan, $2 million in non-cash asset impairments of operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets associated with the Company’s retail store locations, and $1 million related to the impairment of operating lease ROU assets associated with the Company’s supply chain facilities. Net income from continuing operations and net diluted earnings per share were break even in the second quarter of 2025, up compared to net loss from continuing operations of $4 million, or $(0.12) per diluted share in the second quarter of 2024.
Adjusted (non-GAAP) Results(1) Adjusted results for the second quarter of 2025 exclude charges and credits totaling $16 million as described above and the associated tax impacts.
Second quarter 2025 adjusted EBITDA was $47 million compared to $57 million in the prior year period. This included adjusted depreciation and amortization of $24 million in both the second quarter of 2025 and 2024
Second quarter 2025 adjusted operating income was $25 million, down compared to $33 million in the second quarter of 2024
Second quarter 2025 adjusted net income from continuing operations was $15 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, compared to $20 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2024, a decrease of 9% on a per share basis
Division Results
ODP Business Solutions Division Leading B2B distribution solutions provider serving small, medium and enterprise level companies with an annual trailing-twelve-month revenue of $3.5 billion.
Reported sales for the second quarter of 2025 were $859 million, a decrease of 6% year-over-year. This result reflects an improvement in revenue trends, despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges and continued softness in enterprise demand. Sequential and year-over-year revenue trends improved by about 200 basis points, driven by ODP Business Solutions’ success in onboarding new customers, executing targeted sales initiatives, and generating incremental growth in hospitality categories
Total adjacency category sales, including cleaning and breakroom, furniture, technology, and copy and print, were 45% of total ODP Business Solutions’ sales, representing an increase over the same period last year
Delivered significant progress on long-term growth initiatives, accelerating expansion into new market sectors. Achieved substantial sales growth in Operating, Supplies & Equipment (OS&E) categories within the hospitality business and expanded presence in new markets helping drive increased demand for traditional product categories. Onboarded approximately one thousand new hotel properties as customers through the Company’s existing hospitality agreement. Made meaningful progress on potential new agreements with several leading hospitality management companies
Successfully attracted new enterprise customers and continuing to build upon large pipeline for future growth, both in traditional and new industry sectors
Operating income was $18 million in the second quarter of 2025, down compared to $29 million in the same period last year on a reported basis. EBITDA was $24 million, or 3% on a percentage of sales basis
Office Depot Division Leading provider of retail consumer and small business products and services distributed via Office Depot and OfficeMax retail locations and eCommerce presence.
Reported sales were $716 million in the second quarter of 2025, down 10% year-over-year, reflecting an improvement over prior year trends. Sales were impacted by 60 fewer retail locations due to planned store closures, lower demand in certain product categories, and reduced online sales. Comparable store sales declined 5%, a meaningful improvement versus the 7% decrease in the prior year period, as targeted, profitable sales strategies gained traction. The Company closed 23 retail stores during the quarter, ending with 834 retail locations
Store and online traffic were lower year-over-year due to macroeconomic factors. However, targeted sales promotions resulted in higher average order volumes and sales per shopper, strengthening top-line results and margins
Operating income was $12 million in the second quarter of 2025, compared to $17 million during the same period last year on a reported basis, driven primarily by the flow through impact from fewer stores in service and lower sales volume. As a percentage of sales, operating income was 2%, flat with the same period last year
Veyer Division Nationwide supply chain, distribution, procurement and global sourcing operation supporting Office Depot and ODP Business Solutions, as well as third-party customers. Veyer’s assets and capabilities include 8 million square feet of infrastructure through a network of distribution centers, cross-docks, and other facilities throughout the United States; a global sourcing presence in Asia; a large private fleet of vehicles; and business next-day delivery capabilities to 98.5% of U.S. population.
In the second quarter of 2025, Veyer provided support for its internal customers, ODP Business Solutions and Office Depot, as well as its third-party customers, generating reported sales of $1.1 billion
Reported operating income was $10 million in the second quarter of 2025, compared to $5 million in the prior year period
Growing new customer prospects resulting in expanded new business pipeline potential
In the second quarter of 2025, sales generated from third-party customers increased by 90% compared to the same period last year, resulting in sales of $19 million. EBITDA generated from third-party customers was $5 million in the quarter, an increase of 32% compared with the prior year period
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
As of June 28, 2025, ODP had total available liquidity of $658 million, consisting of $177 million in cash and cash equivalents and $481 million of available credit under the Fourth Amended Credit Agreement. Total debt was $245 million.
For the second quarter of 2025, cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations increased to $16 million, which included $9 million in restructuring spend, compared to cash used by operating activities of continuing operations of $1 million in the second quarter of the prior year, which included $25 million in restructuring spend. The year-over-year increase in operating cash flow is primarily related to operational discipline including strong cash conversion, as well as prudent working capital management helping to offset the impact of lower sales.
Capital expenditures were $12 million in the second quarter of 2025 versus $19 million in the prior year period, as the Company continued to prioritize capital investments towards B2B growth opportunities supporting its supply chain operations, distribution network, and digital capabilities. Adjusted Free Cash Flow(3) was $13 million in the second quarter of 2025, up compared to $5 million in the prior year period.
“Our team’s focus on operational discipline and cash conversion helped us generate $13 million in adjusted free cash flow for the quarter—a 160% increase over last year,” said Adam Haggard, co-CFO of The ODP Corporation. “The changes we are making to our business model have resulted in stronger cash generation year-to-date and have helped us pay down approximately $35 million in debt so far this year, further strengthening our balance sheet. We remain committed to disciplined capital allocation in our core business, while pursuing higher growth opportunities in our traditional segments and in attractive new industries like hospitality. We are also sharpening our focus on inventory management opportunities which we expect will enhance future cash generation. We believe this strategy positions ODP to maximize cash flow and provides a pathway for long term sustainable growth and value creation.”
Hospitality Industry Progress
As previously announced, ODP Business Solutions has formed a strategic partnership with one of the world’s largest hotel management organizations, becoming a preferred provider for OS&E. This agreement positions ODP as a reliable distribution partner, supporting the recurring in-room hotel supply needs of its over 15,000 members. This partnership underscores ODP’s evolution beyond office supplies and highlights its ability to deliver tailored solutions to businesses in the hospitality, healthcare, and adjacent sectors.
The Company continues to make solid progress in expanding its presence within the hospitality sector, leveraging strategic relationships with leading suppliers, including Sobel Westex and Hunter Amenities, broadening access to a diverse range of premium products and elevating service for hospitality clients. During the quarter, ODP Business Solutions added key leadership and sales talent with significant prior hospitality experience and success. Additionally, the Company onboarded approximately one thousand new properties under its current agreement, which will help drive longer term growth. In the initial phase of its launch, the Company is seeing solid early demand for its OS&E product offering, resulting in robust month-over-month growth in hospitality categories in the quarter. Furthermore, the expanded product assortment is driving increased sales of traditional office products among hospitality customers.
The Company is also actively engaged in discussions with several additional major hospitality organizations to become a primary supplier of OS&E products for both company-owned and franchised locations.
“We are very encouraged by the early momentum we are seeing as we enter the hospitality market segment,” said Gerry Smith. “Our progress demonstrates strong demand for our hospitality solutions and the high-touch, reliable service that supports them. Furthermore, this expanded offering is driving increased interest in our traditional office products among hospitality customers. We are rapidly onboarding new customers in this segment and are actively pursuing opportunities to further expand our reach in the sector, making progress on discussions with several additional leading hospitality management companies. We believe the progress we are making will be reflected in our future results and will further strengthen our foundation for long-term, profitable growth.”
“Optimize for Growth” B2B Revenue Acceleration Plan
In the second quarter of 2025, the Company advanced its “Optimize for Growth” restructuring plan, an initiative aimed at reducing fixed-cost infrastructure while leveraging core strengths to accelerate growth in B2B market segments. This includes expansion into new enterprise verticals such as hospitality, healthcare, and other adjacent sectors.
In connection with this plan in the second quarter of 2025, the Company recognized $12 million of restructuring expense primarily related to severance costs and the closure of 23 retail stores, three distribution facilities, and one satellite location. In total, over the multi-year life of the plan, the Company expects to incur costs in the range of $185 million to $230 million, which we anticipate will generate approximately $380 million in EBITDA improvement and generate over $1.3 billion in total value.
Commentary Regarding 2025 Outlook
For the second half of the year, the Company expects to deliver continued improvement in performance, driven by:
Top-line trend improvement at ODP Business Solutions in the second half of 2025, driven by improved performance in traditional product categories and expansion into hospitality
Continued robust results in the consumer business, Office Depot, supporting strong cash generation throughout the second half of the year
Generation of over $115 million in adjusted free cash flow for the full year 2025, as the Company executes its strategy and sharpens its focus on working capital management
Estimated Adjusted Free Cash Flow for the full year 2025 is a non-GAAP measure. This measure excludes charges not indicative of core operations, such as cash charges associated with its Optimize for Growth plan and other significant items that currently cannot be predicted without unreasonable efforts. The exact amount of these charges are not currently determinable but may be significant. Accordingly, the Company is unable to provide an equivalent GAAP measure or reconciliations from GAAP to non-GAAP for Adjusted Free Cash Flow for the full year 2025.
“We are encouraged by our improved performance and progress in the first half of the year and we remain optimistic about driving further improvements to areas of our business in the second half,” added Smith. “Our outlook considers stable macroeconomic and business conditions. Additionally, while we are not immune from changes in the evolving tariff landscape, we believe that we are well positioned to adjust as necessary to limit potential impacts to our business.”
“We remain committed to executing our core strategy and capitalizing on the many opportunities ahead. By leveraging our strong asset base, we are driving growth in our core B2B business and expanding into higher-growth industries such as hospitality. At the same time, we are maximizing value and cash generation in our consumer business and reducing our fixed cost infrastructure, which we expect will positively impact margins in future years. Overall, we are strengthening our foundation and improving our positioning to drive future profitable growth and cash flow generation,” Smith added.
The ODP Corporation will webcast a call with financial analysts and investors on August 6, 2025, at 9:00 am Eastern Time, which will be accessible to the media and the general public. To listen to the conference call via webcast, please visit The ODP Corporation’s Investor Relations website at investor.theodpcorp.com. A replay of the webcast will be available approximately two hours following the event.
(1)
As presented throughout this release, adjusted results represent non-GAAP financial measures and exclude charges or credits not indicative of core operations and the tax effect of these items, which may include but not be limited to merger integration, restructuring, acquisition costs, and asset impairments. Reconciliations from GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures can be found in this release as well as on the Company’s Investor Relations website at investor.theodpcorp.com.
(2)
As used in this release, Free Cash Flow is defined as cash flows from operating activities less capital expenditures and changes in restricted cash. Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure and reconciliations from GAAP financial measures can be found in this release as well as on the Company’s Investor Relations website at investor.theodpcorp.com.
(3)
As used in this release, Adjusted Free Cash Flow is defined as Free Cash Flow excluding cash charges associated with the Company’s restructuring programs, and related expenses. Adjusted Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure and reconciliations from GAAP financial measures can be found in this release as well as on the Company’s Investor Relations website at investor.theodpcorp.com.
About The ODP Corporation
The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of products, services and technology solutions through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omni-channel presence, which includes supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies ODP Business Solutions, LLC; Office Depot, LLC; and Veyer, LLC, The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day. For more information, visit theodpcorp.com.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This communication may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements or disclosures may discuss goals, intentions and expectations as to future trends, plans, events, results of operations, cash flow or financial condition, or state other information relating to, among other things, the Company, based on current beliefs and assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. Forward-looking statements generally will be accompanied by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “expectations”, “outlook,” “intend,” “may,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “propose” or other similar words, phrases or expressions, or other variations of such words. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of the Company’s control. There can be no assurances that the Company will realize these expectations or that these beliefs will prove correct, and therefore investors and stakeholders should not place undue reliance on such statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among other things, highly competitive office products market and failure to differentiate the Company from other office supply resellers or respond to decline in general office supplies sales or to shifting consumer demands; competitive pressures on the Company’s sales and pricing; the risk that the Company is unable to transform the business into a service-driven, B2B platform or that such a strategy will not result in the benefits anticipated; the risk that the Company will not be able to achieve the expected benefits of its strategic plans, including charges and benefits related to Optimize for Growth, Project Core and other strategic restructurings or initiatives; the risk that the Company may not be able to realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions due to unforeseen liabilities, future capital expenditures, expenses, indebtedness and the unanticipated loss of key customers or the inability to achieve expected revenues, synergies, cost savings or financial performance; failure to effectively manage the Company’s real estate portfolio; loss of business with government entities, purchasing consortiums, and sole- or limited- source distribution arrangements; failure to attract and retain qualified personnel, including employees in stores, service centers, distribution centers, field and corporate offices and executive management, and the inability to keep supply of skills and resources in balance with customer demand; failure to execute effective advertising efforts and maintain the Company’s reputation and brand at a high level; disruptions in computer systems, including delivery of technology services; breach of information technology systems affecting reputation, business partner and customer relationships and operations and resulting in high costs and lost revenue; unanticipated downturns in business relationships with customers or terms with the suppliers, third-party vendors and business partners; disruption of global sourcing activities, evolving foreign trade policy (including tariffs imposed on certain foreign made goods); exclusive Office Depot branded products are subject to additional product, supply chain and legal risks; product safety and quality concerns of manufacturers’ branded products and services and Office Depot private branded products; covenants in the credit facility; general disruption in the credit markets; incurrence of significant impairment charges; retained responsibility for liabilities of acquired companies; fluctuation in quarterly operating results due to seasonality of the Company’s business; changes in tax laws in jurisdictions where the Company operates; increases in wage and benefit costs and changes in labor regulations; changes in the regulatory environment, legal compliance risks and violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other worldwide anti-bribery laws; volatility in the Company’s common stock price; changes in or the elimination of the payment of cash dividends on Company common stock; macroeconomic conditions such as higher interest rates and future declines in business or consumer spending; increases in fuel and other commodity prices and the cost of material, energy and other production costs, or unexpected costs that cannot be recouped in product pricing; unexpected claims, charges, litigation, dispute resolutions or settlement expenses; catastrophic events, including the impact of weather events on the Company’s business; the discouragement of lawsuits by shareholders against the Company and its directors and officers as a result of the exclusive forum selection of the Court of Chancery, the federal district court for the District of Delaware or other Delaware state courts by the Company as the sole and exclusive forum for such lawsuits; and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Investors and shareholders should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
– Total net sales of $144.0 million, up 9% over $131.7 million in prior year second quarter –
– Net income of $1.6 million, up from $0.6 million in prior year second quarter –
– EBITDA of $6.1 million, up 9% over $5.6 million in prior year second quarter –
– Continued to execute on stock repurchase plan –
– Board of Directors approves $0.14 per share quarterly dividend –
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGC) (the “Company”), today announced its second quarter 2025 results.
“We were able to grow revenue 9% over the prior year, led by Branded Products sales climbing a very healthy 14%, resulting in strong sequential improvement from the first quarter,” said Michael Benstock, Chief Executive Officer. “We are experiencing modest improvement in client sentiment and we will continue to leverage our diverse sourcing channels and marketing strategies to make the most of market conditions. With our strong balance sheet and cost actions taken during the year, we’re able to navigate changing market conditions, invest for future growth and return capital to shareholders whenever possible. In addition to our consistent dividend, during the quarter we also continued to repurchase shares which we consider a compelling value.”
Second Quarter Results
For the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, net sales were $144.0 million, up from second quarter 2024 net sales of $131.7 million. Pretax earnings of $1.8 million were up from $0.7 million in the second quarter of 2024. Net earnings of $1.6 million or $0.10 per diluted share were up from net income of $0.6 million or $0.04 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2024.
Second Quarter 2025 Dividend
The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share, payable August 29, 2025 to shareholders of record as of August 18, 2025.
Share Repurchase Update
The Company allocated $4.0 million to repurchasing approximately 390,000 shares during the second quarter, resulting in $12.3 million remaining under its existing repurchase authorization at quarter end.
2025 Full-Year Outlook
The Company is maintaining its full-year revenue outlook range of $550 million to $575 million.
Webcast and Conference Call
The Company will host a webcast and conference call at 5:00 pm Eastern Time today. The live webcast and archived replay can be accessed in the investor relations section of the Company’s website at https://ir.superiorgroupofcompanies.com/Presentations. Interested individuals may also join the teleconference by dialing 1-844-861-5505 for U.S. dialers and 1-412-317-6586 for International dialers. The Canadian Toll-Free number is 1-866-605-3852. Please ask to be joined to the Superior Group of Companies call. A telephone replay of the teleconference will be available through August 19, 2025. To access the replay, dial 1-877-344-7529 in the United States or 1-412-317-0088 from international locations. Canadian dialers can access the replay at 855-669-9658. Please reference conference number 7254182 for replay access.
Certain matters discussed in this press releaseare “forward-looking statements“ intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified by use of the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend,” “project,” “potential,“ or “plan“ or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements in this press releasemay include, without limitation:(1)projections of revenue, income, and other items relating to our financial position and results of operations, including short term and long term plans for cash,(2) statements of our plans, objectives, strategies, goals and intentions, (3) statements regarding the capabilities, capacities, market position and expected development of our business operations and (4) statements of expected industry and general economic trends.
Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that may materially adversely affect the anticipated results. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: the impact of competition;the effect of existing and/or new or expanded tariffs, uncertainties related to supply disruptions, inflationary environment (including with respect to the cost of finished goods and raw materials and shipping costs), employment levels (including labor shortages), and general economic and political conditions in the areas of the world in which the Company operates or from which it sources its supplies or the areas of the United States of America (“U.S.“ or “United States“) in which the Company‘s customers are located;changes in the healthcare,retail chain,food service, transportation and other industrieswhere uniforms and service apparel are worn; our ability to identify suitable acquisition targets, discover liabilities associated with such businesses during the diligence process, successfully integrate any acquired businesses, or successfully manage our expanding operations; the price and availability of raw materials; attracting and retaining senior management and key personnel; the effect of the Company‘s previously disclosed material weaknessin internal control over financial reporting; the Company may identify a material weakness in internal control in the future, which could result in us notpreventing or detecting on a timely basis a material misstatement of the Company‘s financial statements and to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting;and other factors described in the Company‘s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described in the “Risk Factors“ section ofour Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements made herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are only made as of the date of this press releaseand we disclaim any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.
About Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (SGC):
Established in 1920, Superior Group of Companies is comprised of three attractive business segments each serving large, fragmented and growing addressable markets. Across Healthcare Apparel, Branded Products and Contact Centers, each segment enables businesses to create extraordinary brand engagement experiences for their customers and employees. SGC’s commitment to service, quality, advanced technology, and omnichannel commerce provides unparalleled competitive advantages. We are committed to enhancing shareholder value by continuing to pursue a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. For more information, visit www.superiorgroupofcompanies.com.
