“Kraft Heinz Reaches $450 Million Settlement with AP7 and Other Plaintiffs in Securities Lawsuit”.
May 18, 2023
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Kraft Heinz ($NASDAQ:KHC), the parent company of well-known food brands such as Kraft, Oscar Mayer, and Heinz, has reached a $450 million settlement with AP7 and other plaintiffs in a securities lawsuit. Kraft Heinz is one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, and its stock is traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Kraft Heinz’s portfolio consists of leading food brands such as Jell-O, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Kool-Aid, and Planters.
It serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of misleading investors, even if the practices are unintentional. This settlement is not expected to have a material impact on Kraft Heinz’s business or financial results going forward.
Price History
This settlement has yet to receive final approval by the court. Kraft Heinz stock opened at $40.8 on Monday and closed at $40.2, down by 1.2% from the prior closing price of 40.7. The announcement of the settlement announcement had a negative impact on the stock price, showing investor wariness over the agreement. This is not the first time Kraft Heinz has been involved in a securities lawsuit. With this latest settlement, Kraft Heinz looks to gain closure and put these legal issues behind them. Live Quote…
About the Company
Income Snapshot
Below shows the total revenue, net income and net margin for Kraft Heinz. More…
Total Revenues | Net Income | Net Margin |
26.93k | 2.42k | 11.6% |
Cash Flow Snapshot
Below shows the cash from operations, investing and financing for Kraft Heinz. More…
Operations | Investing | Financing |
2.47k | -886 | -3.67k |
Balance Sheet Snapshot
Below shows the total assets, liabilities and book value per share for Kraft Heinz. More…
Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Book Value Per Share |
90.94k | 41.59k | 40.06 |
Key Ratios Snapshot
Some of the financial key ratios for Kraft Heinz are shown below. More…
3Y Rev Growth | 3Y Operating Profit Growth | Operating Margin |
2.3% | -0.7% | 14.7% |
FCF Margin | ROE | ROA |
5.6% | 5.0% | 2.7% |
Analysis
At GoodWhale we have performed an analysis of KRAFT HEINZ’s fundamentals, and our results can be seen below. Our Star Chart has classified KRAFT HEINZ as a ‘cow’ – companies that have a track record of paying out consistent and sustainable dividends. Investors who are interested in consistent returns would do well to consider KRAFT HEINZ. In terms of health score, KRAFT HEINZ has a fairly high rating of 7/10. This is based on cashflows and debt, and indicates that KRAFT HEINZ is in a strong enough position to ride out any crisis without the risk of bankruptcy. We rate KRAFT HEINZ’s fundamentals as strong in dividend, medium in profitability and weak in assets and growth. Investors should consider these ratings when making an informed decision about investing in KRAFT HEINZ. More…
Peers
The Kraft Heinz Co. is a food and beverage company that offers a variety of products. Its competitors include Kellogg Co, General Mills Inc, and Treehouse Foods Inc.
– Kellogg Co ($NYSE:K)
Kellogg Co is a food manufacturing company that produces cereal, snacks, and other food products. The company has a market cap of $25.03 billion and a return on equity of 33.71%. Kellogg’s products are sold in more than 180 countries and include brands such as Kellogg’s, Keebler, Pop-Tarts, and Eggo. The company has more than 30,000 employees worldwide.
– General Mills Inc ($NYSE:GIS)
General Mills Inc is a food company that produces and markets branded consumer foods in the United States and internationally. The company’s products include cereals, yogurt, snacks, and baking mixes. General Mills Inc has a market cap of 46.37B as of 2022 and a return on equity of 20.18%. The company’s products are marketed under the brands including Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Nature Valley, and Betty Crocker.
– Treehouse Foods Inc ($NYSE:THS)
Treehouse Foods Inc is a food manufacturing company with a market cap of $2.7 billion as of 2022. The company has a return on equity of 0.58%. Treehouse Foods Inc manufactures and sells packaged foods and beverages in the United States. The company offers canned soups, salad dressings, peanut butter, syrups, and other food products. It also provides infant formula and baby food products; and pet food and pet snacks.
Summary
Kraft Heinz recently agreed to settle a class action securities lawsuit for $450 million. This settlement is an indication of the company’s recognition of its need to make changes to its reporting practices. Investors should watch to see what other steps Kraft Heinz takes to strengthen its financial statements and restore confidence in its stock going forward. It is also important to pay attention to any updates on the company’s performance, as well as any potential further legal proceedings in the near future.
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