As in previous quarters, higher input costs were the primary drivers of the Q4 decline, though these were partially offset by higher prices, lower airfreight and
product cost reduction initiatives.
We also continue to benefit from the approximately $ 100 million in
annual cost reduction initiatives that we implemented at yearend 2013 as well as lower retirement income and strong credit performance.
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During the ownership phase, we help increase the value of portfolio companies by supporting revenue enhancement and
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Once the separation is complete, the company plans to rename as Cadbury plc, and undertake
a cost reduction initiative in order to «focus on fewer, bigger and more value - creating initiatives» and «significantly reduce complexity across all aspects of the business».
Retail incurred an operating loss of $ 7.4 million during the quarter, which includes severance charges and consulting fees of $ 7.9 million resulting from Retail's
cost reduction initiatives.
Retail EBITDA is expected to be in a range of $ 240 million to $ 280 million, excluding the impact of any charges related to
its cost reduction initiatives and costs associated with the recent CEO departure.
As a result, the Company now expects full year fiscal 2017 comparable store sales to decline approximately 7 %, and consolidated EBITDA to be in a range of $ 180 million to $ 190 million, excluding the impact of any charges related to
its cost reduction initiatives and costs associated with the CEO departure.
These statements are likely to address matters such as the company's future financial condition and performance (including earnings per share, the profitability of Waldenbooks, liquidity, sales, inventory levels and capital expenditures),
its cost reduction initiatives and plans for store closings and the expansion of product categories, as well as the timing of the launch of the Borders - branded eBook store and mobile application.
(a) Charges related to
its cost reduction initiatives and costs associated with the CEO departure.
The Company expects fiscal 2017 comparable store sales to decline approximately 6 % and consolidated EBITDA to be approximately $ 200 million, excluding the impact of any charges related to
its cost reduction initiatives and costs associated with the CEO departure.
With the recently announced management change and
cost reduction initiatives, we believe the Company is on track to significantly improve operating performance and profitability.
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