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US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) is described as one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 250,000 customer locations and foodservice operators. This news page collects company press releases and market-moving updates so readers can follow how US Foods executes its distribution strategy, product development, financial plans and community initiatives.
News about US Foods frequently covers quarterly and annual financial results, including net sales trends, case volume growth across customer types, gross profit performance and non-GAAP metrics such as Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Diluted EPS. Earnings releases also highlight management’s commentary on margin expansion, self-help initiatives, capital allocation, and guidance for fiscal years and multi-year growth algorithms.
US Foods also issues news on strategic and corporate actions. Recent disclosures include information sharing arrangements and subsequent termination of discussions related to a potential combination with Performance Food Group, plans for share repurchase programs, and a definitive agreement to acquire Shetakis, an independent food distributor in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company additionally announces participation in investor conferences such as the ICR Conference, the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference and the Piper Sandler Growth Frontiers Conference.
Product and customer-focused updates appear in releases like the Fall 2025 Scoop™ launch, which showcases new Exclusive Brands products designed to help operators improve profitability and streamline operations. Community and ESG-related news includes reports on the “Helping Communities Make It” program, hunger relief partnerships, culinary education scholarships, disaster relief support and associate-focused assistance funds.
Investors, analysts and industry participants can use this USFD news feed to monitor financial performance, strategic decisions, product innovation and community engagement activities that shape the company’s role in U.S. foodservice distribution.
US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) has addressed shareholder concerns regarding claims made by Sachem Head Capital Management in a letter for the upcoming 2022 Annual Meeting on May 18, 2022. The US Foods Board recommends voting for all its directors, emphasizing a one-year Total Shareholder Return (TSR) of 56%, outpacing industry peers. They refute allegations of poor margin improvements and capital allocation decisions, asserting strategic acquisitions and a focus on operational efficiency. The Board aims for $1.7 billion in Adjusted EBITDA by 2024, reinforcing their commitment to shareholder value.
US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) filed an investor presentation urging shareholders to vote for its qualified directors at the upcoming Annual Meeting on May 18, 2022. The presentation highlights US Foods’ strong track record of profitable growth, with a CAGR of 8.1% in Adjusted EBITDA pre-pandemic and promising forward-looking goals including $1.7 billion of Adjusted EBITDA by 2024. The Board consists of 11 experienced directors, actively ensuring corporate governance and focusing on ESG commitments. US Foods aims to return capital to shareholders while enhancing operational efficiency.
US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) reported strong preliminary results for Q1 2022, with net sales up 24% to $7.8 billion and adjusted EBITDA increasing 40% to $241 million. The company highlighted a 4% growth in total case volume and a significant improvement in net loss to $16 million. US Foods urges shareholders to vote for its board nominees amid a challenge from Sachem Head Capital Management, emphasizing the board’s qualifications and commitment to executing the company's long-term strategic plan aimed at enhancing shareholder value.
US Foods Holding Corp. (USFD) reported strong preliminary results for Q1 FY 2022, with net sales reaching $7.8 billion, a 24% increase year-over-year. Total case volume grew 4%, and independent restaurant case volume surged 9%.
Gross profit rose 19% to $1.2 billion. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 40% to $241 million, highlighting effective cost management despite a net loss available to common shareholders of $16 million. The company reaffirms its fiscal guidance for 2022, reflecting confidence in its long-range strategy.
US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) is accepting applications for its 2022 US Foods Scholars program until May 24. Since its launch in 2017, the program has awarded over $1 million in scholarships to 51 students. This year, 18 students will receive $20,000 scholarships to aid their culinary and hospitality education. The program also provides professional development opportunities through engagement with US Foods' culinary teams. Applications are open in select markets with a structured evaluation process.
US Foods urges shareholders to vote "FOR ALL" of its director nominees using the WHITE proxy card at the upcoming May 18, 2022 Annual Meeting. The company emphasizes its track record of earnings growth, strategic investments, and a refreshed board of directors to drive shareholder value. US Foods states it has engaged with Sachem Head to avoid a proxy contest, highlighting the erratic nature of Sachem's demands as a barrier to settlement. The letter outlines the company's plans for market share growth, margin optimization, and operational efficiency through strategic initiatives.
US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) released its 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, highlighting advancements in sustainability across Products, People, and Planet. The report details over 2,300 sustainable products and significant diversity efforts, with 39% of leadership roles filled by women or people of color. Environmental goals included a 15% reduction in emissions intensity since 2015 and the commitment to renewable diesel fuel in California by mid-2022. Overall, the initiatives aim to create value for stakeholders and enhance the company's sustainability profile.
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Sachem Head Capital Management, holding approximately 8.7% of US Foods (NYSE: USFD), has filed updated proxy materials for the upcoming 2022 Annual Meeting, reducing its slate of nominees from seven to five. This decision follows the recent appointments of two new independent directors and the non-re-election of long-tenured director John Lederer. Sachem Head believes significant changes are necessary for US Foods to realize its potential and enhance stockholder value.
JLL (NYSE: JLL) has promoted Scott Einberger to Investor Relations Officer, effective April 1, 2022. He succeeds Chris Stent and will report to CFO Karen Brennan. Einberger brings extensive experience from his previous role at US Foods (NYSE: USFD) and joined JLL in September 2021. Brennan stated that Einberger is well-positioned to enhance the investor relations program. Einberger holds an MBA in Accounting and Finance and is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA). JLL operates globally with an annual revenue of $19.4 billion.