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ScottsMiracle-Gro (SMG) redeemed $250 million in senior notes, renewed a $750 million receivables facility, and initiated a $500 million share repurchase program with $25 million repurchased in August 2026. The company achieved its $275 million free cash flow target and expects to reduce leverage to the high-3x range, reaffirming fiscal 2026 guidance while focusing on operational excellence and its SMG 2.0 growth strategy.
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Archer Daniels Midland's Human Nutrition segment saw operating profit surge 51% in Q2 2026, driven by exceptional performance in its Flavors business. The Flavors division posted strong sales across all key regions, with particularly robust growth of 20% year-over-year in Asia Pacific. ADM expects Flavors to deliver mid-single-digit growth with operating profit growing faster due to operating leverage, positioning it as a sustainable long-term growth driver.
Astera Labs (ALAB) has expanded its Leo Smart Memory Controller portfolio with new X-Series and Leo 2 E/P Series products targeting agentic AI and cloud workloads. The company reported record Q2 2026 revenue growth and expects Q3 revenues between $540-560 million, representing ~40% sequential growth. ALAB faces competition from Marvell Technology and Credo Technology in the AI connectivity space.
Grab Holdings has agreed to acquire a 60% stake in Atome Financial for $1.49 billion, with completion expected by Q3 2027. The deal will merge Atome's consumer lending business (BNPL, cash loans, digital lending) with Grab's Financial Services segment, providing access to 25 million users across five Southeast Asian markets. The combined entity is projected to achieve over $6 billion in gross loan portfolio and $500 million in adjusted EBITDA by 2028. Grab also has an option to purchase the remaining 40% stake approximately two years after Phase 1 closing.