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ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) generates news across multiple business segments, from traditional office products to gaming accessories. As one of the largest branded office products companies globally, ACCO Brands news typically covers quarterly earnings results, dividend announcements, and product launches across its extensive brand portfolio including Swingline, Mead, Kensington, and PowerA.
Investors tracking ACCO stock find value in monitoring the company's acquisition activity, as ACCO Brands periodically expands through strategic purchases in adjacent product categories. The company's gaming accessories division through PowerA generates announcements around major console releases and licensing partnerships with Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft.
The Kensington technology accessories brand produces news around new docking stations, security products, and ergonomic accessories targeting enterprise customers. Meanwhile, the company's core office and school supplies business drives seasonal announcements tied to back-to-school periods and workplace trends.
Bookmark this page to track ACCO Brands earnings reports, dividend declarations, acquisition announcements, and product launches. Monitor how the company balances its legacy office products portfolio with growth initiatives in technology and gaming accessories.
ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share, payable on September 4, 2024, to stockholders of record as of August 16, 2024. This marks the company's 27th quarterly dividend since initiating dividend payments in 2018. CEO Tom Tedford emphasized the dividend's significance in ACCO's capital allocation strategy, highlighting its support through robust free cash flow. At the current stock price, shareholders are receiving an approximate 6% annualized yield on their investment. The consistent dividend payments underscore ACCO Brands' commitment to delivering value to its shareholders while maintaining financial stability.
ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO) has announced its upcoming second quarter 2024 earnings release and webcast schedule. The company will release its Q2 2024 earnings after market close on August 1, 2024. Following this, ACCO Brands will host a conference call and webcast on August 2, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. EST to discuss the results. Investors and interested parties can access the webcast through the Investor Relations section of the company's website at www.accobrands.com. The webcast will also be available for replay, allowing those unable to attend the live event to review the discussion at their convenience.
Five Star®, a leading student-focused school products company, has expanded its Five Star Study App compatibility to include wide ruled notebooks, composition books, and filler paper. This expansion aims to enhance learning for younger students by combining handwritten notes with digital studying and organization.
The app allows students to convert handwritten notes into digital flashcards, organize them in digital folders, and access study materials on-the-go. It also integrates with student planners, enabling task prioritization and syncing with digital calendars. This initiative aligns with schools' approach of blending paper learning with digital tools to improve academic experiences.
Kensington has announced the launch of the Pro Fit® Ergo KB675 EQ TKL Rechargeable Keyboard, a new product designed to reduce wrist and hand strain. The keyboard is compatible with Windows and macOS, featuring an ergonomic tenkeyless (TKL) design and secure connectivity for up to three devices. It has won the 2024 Red Dot Design award for product design. The keyboard includes video conferencing keys, customizable options with Kensington Konnect software, and a long-lasting rechargeable battery. Additionally, it has a sustainability focus, with 65% of its outer casing and keycaps made from post-consumer recycled content.
Kensington has launched the Elevated Stand for Surface, designed exclusively for the Microsoft Surface Pro and Surface Go. This sleek, portable riser enhances ergonomics, security, and productivity. It elevates the screen to eye level, supports tilt options for optimal viewing angles, and includes security features. Kensington's range of Designed for Surface (DfS) products also includes docking stations and other accessories that expand the capabilities of Surface devices. The Elevated Stand aims to reduce desktop clutter with magnetic storage and cable management. These accessories are available in North America through Kensington's store and partner sites.
ACCO Brands reported net sales of $359 million with a gross margin expanding 120 basis points in the first quarter of 2024. The company is on track to achieve over $20 million in cost savings from their cost reduction program. Net operating cash flow improved by $51 million, generating free cash flow of $26 million. The consolidated net leverage ratio stood at 3.5x. However, the company reported a loss per share of $(0.07), but adjusted EPS was $0.03, in line with expectations.
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