Kellogg's splitting its business to focus on snacks, growth potential in the snack industry, merger of UFC and WWE creating TKO Holdings, significance of class certification in a lawsuit, potential impact of a massive settlement on a new MMA organization, discussion on UFC contracts and Dana White's contender series.
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Kellogg's is splitting into two companies, with one focusing on snacks and the other on cereal brands.
KELANOVA, the company focusing on snacks, sees significant global growth potential and aims to leverage its strong brand recognition and global distribution to capture market share.
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Kellogg's Splitting into Two Companies
Kellogg's is splitting into two independently traded companies, KELANOVA and WK Kellogg. KELANOVA will keep trading under the existing ticker keg and focus on snacks, while WK Kellogg will focus on the cereal brands. Despite the split, cereal remains a popular choice for breakfast, especially among kids. The split allows WK Kellogg to concentrate on the strategies for cereal, while KELANOVA can focus on the growth potential of snacks.
Growth Potential of KELANOVA
KELANOVA, the company focusing on snacks, sees significant growth potential globally. The portfolio includes popular brands like Pringles, Cheez-Its, Rice Krispy Treats, Pop Tarts, and Eggo. KELANOVA aims to leverage its strong brand recognition and global distribution to capture market share and drive revenue growth. Snacks currently represent 60% of the overall business, making it a key focus for future expansion.
WK Kellogg's Evolving Journey
WK Kellogg, the company focusing on cereal brands, is positioning itself as an '117-year-old startup.' With iconic legacy brands, WK Kellogg aims to innovate and evolve beyond traditional perceptions of cereal. They plan to explore snacking opportunities and move beyond the traditional bowl-and-milk consumption. However, there are challenges like health concerns and changing consumer preferences. WK Kellogg embraces a forward-thinking mindset to drive future growth and adapt to evolving market trends.
Kellogg’s is spinning off its core cereal business to focus on the fast-growing snacks market.
(00:11) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss: - Why Kellogg’s is splitting up its business. - If snacks still have growth potential. - Monster’s ability to become a 100-year brand.
(13:35) Ricky Mulvey and John Nash analyze newly-listed TKO Holdings, the company that runs both WWE and UFC, and address the challenges it may face in the future.
Companies discussed: K, TKO, MNST, CELH
Host: Deidre Woollard Guests: Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey, John Nash Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Rick Engdahl