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Gain, a P&G brand, has launched Gain Tango Scent Boosters, featuring a new dual bead technology that combines fruity and floral scents. The product comes in two varieties: Piña + Plumeria and Strawberry + Shea, offering fragrance that lasts up to 12 weeks from wash to wear. The innovation stems from research showing Gain users desire variety and intensity in their laundry scents.

The product utilizes P&G's perfume expertise and features perfume capsules that infuse into fabrics during washing and release fragrance through touch and movement. The company plans to release more scent innovations over the next 18 months. The Tango Scent Boosters are now available at major retailers nationwide and online.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) reported Q3 fiscal 2025 results with net sales of $19.8 billion, showing a 2% decrease from the prior year, while organic sales grew 1%. Diluted and core EPS both reached $1.54, increasing 1% versus prior year.

The company generated $3.7 billion in operating cash flow and returned $3.8 billion to shareholders through $2.4 billion in dividends and $1.4 billion in share repurchases. P&G announced its 69th consecutive year of dividend increases.

For fiscal 2025, P&G updated its guidance, now expecting:

• All-in sales to be approximately in-line with prior year
• Organic sales growth of approximately 2%
• Core EPS range of $6.72 to $6.82 per share (2-4% growth)
• Commodity cost headwind of ~$200 million after tax
• Foreign exchange headwind of ~$200 million after tax

Tide and Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Canada are celebrating their partnership's impact on National Laundry Day. The Tide Loads of Hope program has enhanced laundry facilities across RMHC locations nationwide, processing over 100,000 loads in 2024.

Key improvements include:

• Manitoba: New dedicated facility for immunocompromised families
• Newfoundland & Labrador: New commercial washers and improved storage
• Toronto: 33% faster processing capability
• Quebec: Enhanced laundry room with practical folding areas

RMHC enables more than 540,000 loads of laundry annually across Canada. The program will continue expanding in 2025 with planned enhancements in Toronto, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Saskatchewan.

Febreze, a P&G brand, has announced Vanilla Suede as its 2025 Scent of the Year, marking their fourth annual scent release. The fragrance, part of the new Blends Collection, features a sophisticated combination of brushed mahogany, gold amber, and smoked vanilla.

The scent was developed by Febreze master perfumer Rafael Trujillo and lead perfumer Michelle Hagen, based on consumer trends showing Americans' increasing desire to create comfortable home sanctuaries. The product will be available in Febreze AIR and Febreze PLUG formats, with prices starting at $3.99 MSRP at major retailers nationwide.

This launch aligns with observed consumer behavior focusing on self-indulgence and home comfort, as identified by P&G's Innovation Foresight of Fragrance and Ingredients division. The Vanilla Suede scent aims to transform spaces into personal oases, catering to both homebodies and hosts.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) has announced a 5% increase in its quarterly dividend to $1.0568 per share on Common Stock and Series A and B ESOP Convertible Class A Preferred Stock. The dividend will be payable on May 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of April 21, 2025.

This milestone marks P&G's 69th consecutive year of dividend increases and extends its remarkable 135-year streak of continuous dividend payments since its incorporation in 1890. The company emphasizes this decision reflects its commitment to providing steady, reliable income to shareholders.

Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) has announced it will host a webcast to discuss its third quarter earnings results for fiscal year 24/25. The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. Media representatives and investors can access the live audio webcast through the company's investor relations website at www.pginvestor.com. A replay of the webcast will be made available after the event.

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced a new partnership with the National Basketball Athletic Equipment Managers Association (NBAEMA), designating Tide, Downy, Unstopables, and Bounce as the 'Official Laundry Partners.' This collaboration aims to support equipment managers in maintaining players' gear effectively.

The partnership provides essential laundry solutions including Tide for deep cleaning, Downy Rinse & Refresh for odor removal, Unstopables for long-lasting freshness, and Bounce for static control. The initiative serves 75 equipment managers who handle thousands of pounds of gear weekly, including jerseys, practice uniforms, and personal apparel.

Downy has announced a partnership with Operation Warm, a nonprofit organization providing new winter coats and shoes to children in need. The collaboration includes a $100,000 donation from Downy and involves retail partner Dollar General.

During March and April, purchases of Downy liquid fabric softener at Dollar General will support this initiative. The program features in-person donation events at local schools in Nashville, Tennessee and Cincinnati, Ohio, where employee volunteers will distribute new coats, shoes, and books to students in need.