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Sensient Appoints Independent Lead Director; Updates Long-Term Incentive Plan Equity Grants to Be 100% Performance-Based
Business Wire - Thu Mar 13, 5:11PM CDT
Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Elaine R. Wedral to the newly created position of Lead Director. Dr. Wedral joined Sensient's Board in 2006 and will continue to serve on the Board's Finance and Scientific Advisory Committees.
Shares of SXT Up 11.6% Since Uptrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Mar 11, 9:41AM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Sensient Technologies (NYSE:SXT) on February 14th, 2014 at $49.51. In approximately 4 weeks, Sensient Technologies has returned 11.58% as of today's recent price of $55.24.
FrontFour Comments On Sensient's Recent Announcements Regarding Restructuring Initiatives And Plans To Repurchase Shares
PR Newswire - Mon Mar 10, 3:05PM CDT
FrontFour Capital Group LLC, together with its affiliates ("FrontFour"), today issued an open letter to shareholders of Sensient Technologies Corporation, a Wisconsin corporation ("Sensient"), commenting on Sensient's recent corporate announcements and setting the record straight on FrontFour's numerous attempts to speak with management and the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Sensient before nominating four (4) nominees for election to the Board at Sensient's 2014 annual meeting of shareholders.
Ecolab Acquires German Pest Service Provider - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Mar 06, 12:51PM CST
Following the announcement, shares of ECL rose 1.3% till yesterday.
Dividend Increases, Acquisitions, New Contracts, and Price Movements - Analyst Notes on LyondellBasell, Westlake, Flotek, Cabot, and Sensient Technologies
PR Newswire - Wed Mar 05, 2:30PM CST
Today, Analysts Review released its analysts' notes regarding LyondellBasell Industries NV (NYSE: LYB), Westlake Chemical Corp. (NYSE: WLK), Flotek Industries Inc. (NYSE: FTK), Cabot Corp. (NYSE: CBT), and Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT). Private wealth members receive these notes ahead of publication. To reserve complementary membership, limited openings are available at: http://www.AnalystsReview.com/register
Sensient Announces Additional Plans to Enhance Shareholder Value
Business Wire - Tue Mar 04, 10:55AM CST
--Authorization of Sizeable Share Repurchase
In 2012, the Global Sodium Reduction Market was Valued at More Than Half a Billion, Growing at a CAGR of 11.0% through to 2018
M2 - Fri Feb 28, 8:53AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xm45js/sodium_reduction) has announced the addition of the "Sodium Reduction Market by Ingredients, Applications & Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts To 2018" report to their offering. Sodium reduction by ingredients form an important part of the food additives industry. These products are mainly responsible for reducing the salt content in food either by completely replacing sodium or by reducing its content. Due to the rising awareness about the ill effects of excessive sodium intake, this market is heading for significant growth. Government interventions and multi-sector efforts by various organizations and manufacturers towards raising public awareness about the ill effects of a high sodium diet have accelerated the market. This research report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global market, which is witnessing steady growth on account of diverse applications in the bakery and confectionery market, dairy and frozen food, and meat products industry. Ingredients such as mineral salts, amino acids and yeast extracts among others have been identified as the key ingredients used in the process. Mineral salts include various salts such as potassium chloride, magnesium sulphate, potassium lactate, and calcium chloride. Other types such as hydrolyzed vegetable protein, nucleotides and trehalose have also been included in the report. These ingredients are usually used in combination or offered as blends to be used in food products. Some of them are also used as masking agents to avoid bitter or metallic after taste effects. The advent of many such versatile functions has escalated their usage in application-specific products and new upscale end-use products. The market was examined in terms of value on a regional and country-wide level. The changing trends in the consumption of such ingredients reflect the increased product penetration and purchasing power of the global population in the emerging economies. Companies Mentioned: - Advanced Food Systems Inc - Angel Yeast - Armor Proteines SAS - Bio Springer - Cambrian Solutions Inc - Carbery - Cargill Inc - Dr Paul Lohmann - Dupont - Givaudan SA - Icl Performance Products - Innophos Holdings Inc - Jungbunzlauer AG - K+S Kali Gmbh - Kerry Group Plc - Kudos Blends - Ntc Flavors - Nu-Tek Salt - Ohly Americas - Ottens Flavors - Purac - Royal Dsm NV - Rs Flavour Ingredients - Savoury Systems International Inc - Senomyx - Sensient Technologies Corp - Smart Salt - Tate And Lyle Plc - Wild Flavors Inc - Wixon Inc For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xm..._reduction About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Why Globe Specialty Metals (GSM) Has A Bright Short-Term Future? - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 28, 7:46AM CST
Zacks Rank of Globe Specialty Metals has surged over the past four weeks, moving from Sell territory to its current position as a Buy.
Ecolab Q4 Earnings Grow Y/Y, Miss Ests - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Feb 24, 9:10AM CST
For full-year 2014, ECL anticipates adjusted gross margin of 46% and higher adjusted earnings per share between $4.10 and $4.20 compared with 2013.
Sensient Announces Response to Activist Hedge Fund
Business Wire - Thu Feb 20, 7:04PM CST
Sensient Technologies Corporation ("Sensient" or the "Company")(NYSE: SXT) has received a letter from FrontFour Master Fund, Ltd., an exempted company formed under the laws of the Cayman Islands, expressing its intention to nominate four individuals to Sensient's Board of Directors at the 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Sensient has not announced the date of the 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
International Flavors & Fragrances Hits New 52-Wk High - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 19, 2:24PM CST
Shares of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. touched a new 52-week high of $92.60 during its trading session on Feb 18, the prime impetus being the company's stellar performance in fourth-quarter 2013.
FrontFour Nominates Four Highly-Qualified Independent Director Candidates for Election to the Board of Directors of Sensient Technologies Corporation
PR Newswire - Wed Feb 19, 6:30AM CST
FrontFour Capital Group LLC, together with its affiliates ("FrontFour"), announced today that it has notified Sensient Technologies Corporation (the "Company") (NYSE: SXT) of its intention to nominate four highly-qualified individuals for election to the Board of Directors of the Company at the 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Food Encapsulation Market by Technology, Shell Materials & Core Phase - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2018 Research
M2 - Fri Feb 14, 4:19AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gsd7lb/food) has announced the addition of the "Food Encapsulation Market by Technology, Shell Materials & Core Phase - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering. The food encapsulation technology market value is estimated to reach $26,208.3 million by 2018, with a projected CAGR of 6.2% from 2013 to 2018. On the other hand, the food encapsulation shell material market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2013 to 2018 to reach $8,536.4 million by 2018. Encapsulation is a method to entrap the core phase material into shell material. Food encapsulation technology has enabled the F&B industry to overcome challenges involving taste, color, and nutrition, and preservation of the food product, mainly through its ability to make easy coating of food particles or ingredients such as acidulants, fats, flavors, and whole ingredients such as raisins or nuts. Factors such as growing consumer preferences towards consuming convenient packaged food & beverages is helping the global industry to grow. Increasing innovations in the industry help to bring down the cost and launch new technologies with different formulations for various applications. The global food encapsulation shell material market value was $6,853.3 million in 2013 and is projected to reach $8,536.4 million by 2018, growing at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2013 to 2018. The end-use product sectors are exhibiting buoyant growth driven by rising population and disposable incomes. The global market was dominated by the functional foods segment while the meat, poultry, and seafood segment exhibits rapid gains. Shifts in consumer's buying decisions have lead to a rise in demand for foods such as quick/ready-to-eat meals, health-promoting functional foods, fortified foods, etc. The global market consists of various stakeholders such as raw material providers, ingredient processors, research institutes, food and beverage companies, traders, distributors, and consumers. The companies enjoying substantial market share are Balchem Corporation (U.S.), LycoRed Ltd. (Israel), Symrise AG (Germany), Sensient Technologies Corporation (U.S.), and International Flavors and Fragrances Inc. (U.S.). The top five players accounted for a share of around 20% in the total food encapsulation market depicting the high number of competitive companies in the industry. The key players of the industry are launching innovative technologies and increasingly expanding in emerging economies to gain market share. Scope of the Report Application - Bakery & Confectionery - Dairy & Frozen Desserts - Snacks/Convenience foods - Functional foods - Meat, poultry & seafood - Beverages Geography - Asia-Pacific - Europe - North America - Rest of the World Shell Material - Hydrocolloids - Lipids - Polymers - Melts - Others (Composite) Technology - Microencapsulation - Macroencapsulation - Nanoencapsulation - Hybrid technologies Core Phase - Vitamins - Minerals - Enzymes - Organic Acids - Probiotics - Prebiotics - Sweeteners - Preservatives - Essential Oils - Colors - Flavors & essence - Others Companies Mentioned - Abco Laboratories Inc - Advanced Bionutrition Corp - Balchem Corporation - Capsulae - International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. - Lipo Technologies Inc. - Lycored Ltd. - National Enzyme Company - Sensient Technologies Corporation - Symrise Ag For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gsd7lb/food About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
International Flavors & Fragrances Beats Earnings - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Feb 13, 9:10AM CST
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. reported fourth-quarter 2013 adjusted earnings per share of 92 cents, up 10.8% from year-ago earnings of 83 cents. The bottom-line result was 2 cents above the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Penford Down to Strong Sell - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Feb 10, 6:00PM CST
Zacks Investment Research downgraded Penford Corporation to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) on Feb 8, 2014.
Sensient Technologies Corporation Reports Results for the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2013
Business Wire - Mon Feb 10, 6:30AM CST
--Reported EPS was $2.27
Concise Analysis of the International Frozen Bakery Additives Market - Forecasts to 2018
M2 - Mon Feb 10, 4:14AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/48h6dd/frozen_bakery) has announced the addition of the "Concise Analysis of the International Frozen Bakery Additives Market - Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering. The international frozen bakery additives market is growing at a very rapid pace. Additives such as preservatives, antioxidants, emulsifiers & stabilizers, colors, and flavor enhancers have attracted attention over the years. This report provides a study on the global frozen bakery additives market. This research report categorizes the global market for frozen bakery additives based on types, applications, and geography. It estimates frozen bakery additives' demand for global as well as different regional markets. Market revenues have also been identified for all regional markets and segmented on the basis of product types and applications. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the frozen bakery additives market, which is witnessing steady growth because of its diverse product portfolio. Frozen bakery additives such as colors & flavors, emulsifiers, enzymes, oxidizing agents, reducing agents, and other additives have been identified in the report. Other additives comprise of the largest share of the frozen bakery additives market. In addition, emulsifiers also account for the second-largest share of the market due to its function of increasing shelf life and improving the structure of the products. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Market Overview 4 Industry Analysis 5 Market Analysis 6 Frozen Bakery Additives Market, By Type 7 Frozen Bakery Additives Market, By Application 8 Frozen Bakery Additives Market, By Geography 9 Competitive Landscape 10 Company Profiles Companies Mentioned: - Ab Nordbakels - Archer Daniels Midland Co - Associated British Foods Plc - Cargill Inc - David Michael & Co - Ddw-the Color House - EI Dupont De Nemours & Company - Engrain - Jungbunzlauer AG - Kerry Group - Lasenor Emul SL - Lonza Group Ltd - Novozymes A/S - Palsgaard A/S - Purac Biochem BV - Puratos Group NV - Riken Vitamin Co Ltd - Royal Dsm NV - Sensient Technologies Corp - Shenzhen Leveking Bio-Engineering Co Ltd For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/48...zen_bakery
4 With Upcoming Ex-Dividend Dates: AMID, SXT, JNS, NSC
at The Street - Tue Feb 04, 9:00AM CST
AMID SXT JNS NSC are going ex-dividend tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, 5:00 AM ET
Colgate Q4 Earnings Beat, Revs Lag - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jan 30, 8:49AM CST
Colgate-Palmolive reported fourth-quarter 2013 adjusted earnings of 75 cents per share.
Sensient Announces Conference Call
Business Wire - Tue Jan 28, 9:49AM CST
Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT) will hold its conference call to discuss 2013 fourth quarter and year-end results at 10:00 a.m. CST on Monday, February 10, 2014. To participate in the conference call, contact InterCall Teleconferencing at (706) 758-1089 and refer to conference identification number 41324411. A webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Information section of the Company's web site at www.sensient.com.