Premier Foods sees strong Q3, raises profit guidance By Investing.com
Strong Financial Performance: Premier Foods reported a 3.1% increase in group sales and a 4.6% rise in branded sales for the third quarter, driven by strong Christmas season demand, particularly in its Sweet Treats division with Mr Kipling achieving record sales.
Positive Growth Outlook: The company anticipates full-year trading profit at the upper end of guidance, supported by successful expansion into new categories and international markets, which saw a 29% growth in overseas sales and a 38% increase in new category sales.
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- Dividend Announcement: Flaherty & Crumrine's five funds have declared per share dividends for December 2025 and January 2026, with PFD, PFO, FFC, FLC, and DFP distributing $0.0672, $0.0546, $0.1005, $0.1037, and $0.1270 respectively, indicating the funds' ongoing income-generating capability.
- Special Distribution: Each fund also announced a special year-end distribution this month, with PFD, PFO, FFC, FLC, and DFP distributing $0.0170, $0.0298, $0.0340, $0.0340, and $0.0365 respectively, aimed at rewarding investors and enhancing investment appeal.
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- Investment Objectives: These funds primarily invest in preferred and other income-producing securities with the aim of achieving high current income while preserving capital, reflecting the fund management company's specialized investment strategy and market positioning.
- Dividend Announcement: Flaherty & Crumrine's five funds have declared per share dividends for December 2025 and January 2026, with PFD, PFO, FFC, FLC, and DFP announcing $0.0672, $0.0546, $0.1005, $0.1037, and $0.1270 respectively, indicating the funds' ongoing income-generating capability.
- Special Distribution: Each fund also announced a special year-end distribution, with PFD, PFO, FFC, FLC, and DFP distributing $0.0170, $0.0298, $0.0340, $0.0340, and $0.0365 respectively, aimed at rewarding investors and boosting investor confidence.
- Payment and Record Dates: All dividends will be paid on December 31, 2025, with a record date of December 23, 2025, ensuring timely returns for investors and enhancing the funds' attractiveness.
- Investment Objectives: These funds primarily invest in preferred and other income-producing securities with the goal of achieving high current income while preserving capital, reflecting their robust investment strategy and market positioning.
Dividend Announcements: Flaherty & Crumrine funds have declared per share dividends for November 2025, with amounts ranging from $0.0525 to $0.1223 across five different funds, payable on November 28, 2025.
Investment Focus: The funds primarily invest in preferred and income-producing securities, aiming for high current income and capital preservation, with management provided by Flaherty & Crumrine Incorporated, established in 1983.

Dividend Announcements: Flaherty & Crumrine funds have declared per share dividends for August, September, and October 2025, with consistent amounts across all three months for each fund.
Investment Focus: The funds primarily invest in preferred and income-producing securities, aiming for high current income while preserving capital, with varying objectives among the different funds.
Dividend Announcements: Flaherty & Crumrine funds have declared per share dividends for May, June, and July 2025, with specific amounts listed for each fund (PFD, PFO, FFC, FLC, DFP) and corresponding payment and record dates provided.
Investment Focus: The funds primarily invest in preferred and income-producing securities, aiming for high current income while preserving capital, with varying secondary objectives among the different funds.
Dividend Announcements: Flaherty & Crumrine funds have declared dividends for February, March, and April 2025, with specific amounts per share for each fund, payable on the last day of each month.
Investment Focus: The funds primarily invest in preferred and income-producing securities, aiming for high current income while preserving capital, with management by Flaherty & Crumrine Incorporated.




