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Toms Capital buys stake in McCormick
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HOLD- Toms Capital Investment Management (NYSE: TMS) reportedly built a significant stake in McCormick, the U.S.-based spices and seasonings business, with sources indicating the size of the investor's interest is 'significant' Unilever plc ADR made the investment at an unspecified point in the second quarter, according to sources familiar with the matter, with the deal expected to be completed by mid-2027 subject to approval of McCormick's shareholders and regulators.
- McCormick shares closed Friday up 1.15% at $47.37, while Unilever shares fell 13.8% to 4,157 pence as of 1:05pm BST, down 5.7% in the past month and 13. 8% so far this year.
- The deal combines brands such as McCormick's herbs, seasonings, French's mustard, Frank's RedHot sauce, Hellmann's mayonnaise, Knorr cooking aids, and Colman's mustard with those of Unilemer, valued at around $44.8 billion, including $15.
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Growth Stock Scoring Breakdown
| METRIC | VALUE | WEIGHT | ANALYSIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Growth TTM ? | -13.8% | 25% | 0.0 ptsDeclining (-13.8%) - NOT a growth stock |
| EPS Growth Next 5Y ? | 4.7% | 25% | 10.0 ptsVery Weak (4.7%) - Minimal expectations |
| Target Price Upside ? | 18.1% | 20% | 60.0 ptsModerate Upside (18.1%) - Target: $65.85 vs Current: $55.74 |
| Gross Margin % ? | — | 15% | 40.0 ptsNo Gross Margin Data |
| Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? | -25.7% | 15% | 80.0 ptsSolid Dip (-25.7%) - Good entry zone |
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About UL
- Unilever PLC operates as a fast-moving consumer goods company in the Asia Pacific, Africa, the Americas, and Europe.
- It operates through four segments: Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods.
- The Beauty & Wellbeing segment offers hair care, such as shampoo, conditioner, and styling; face, hand, and body moisturizer skin care products; and Prestige Beauty and Wellbeing products.
- The Personal Care segment provides soap and shower skin cleansing products; and deodorant and oral care, including toothpaste, toothbrush, and mouthwash products.
- The Home Care segment offers washing powders and liquids, and rinse conditioner fabric care products; and a range of home and hygiene cleaning products.
- The Foods segment provides cooking aids and mini meals comprising soups, bouillons, and seasonings, as well as mayonnaise and ketchup condiments; and Unilever food solutions.
- The company provides its products under the AXE, Clear, Cif, Closeup, Comfort, Dermalogica, Domestos, Dove, Dove Men+Care, Hellmann's, Horlicks, Knorr, LUX, Lifebuoy, Liquid I.V., Nexxus, Nutrafol, OMO, Pond's, Paula's Choice, Pepsodent, Radiant, Rexona, Sunlight, Sunsilk, Surf, TRESemmé, and Vaseline brand names.
- Unilever PLC was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.