Winpak Announces Unchanged Quarterly Dividend

Winpak Ltd., a Canadian packaging materials and machinery company, declared an unchanged quarterly dividend. The company operates through three segments: Flexible Packaging, Rigid Packaging, and Flexible Lidding and Packaging Machinery. Winpak's products are used in food, beverage, and healthcare applications, and their products include modified atmosphere packaging, specialty films, and biaxially oriented nylon.

In a week marked by significant earnings reports and market activity, several small-cap stocks have been making headlines. Canada’s S&P/TSX Small Cap Index TXTW-I reached a record high of 963.94 on Tuesday, up about 27 per cent over the past 52 weeks, while the Russell 2000 in the U.S. is up about 10 per cent over the same period [1].

Altus Group Ltd. (AIF-T) closed up nearly 10 per cent on Tuesday after a Reuters report suggested the real estate industry software and data analytics provider is exploring a potential sale. The report cited two people familiar with the matter, indicating that Altus Group is working with investment bankers to solicit buyer interest, with private equity firms among the potential buyers [1]. National Bank Financial analyst Richard Tse upgraded the stock to “outperform” (buy) from “sector perform” (hold) and increased his target to $74 from $64, citing the potential acquisition as a reason [1].

Martinrea International Inc. (MRE-T) reported second-quarter earnings that beat expectations, with sales of $1.28-billion, down 2 per cent from $1.3-billion a year earlier, and adjusted net income of $38.1-million or 66 cents per share compared to $44.4-million or 58 cents a year ago [1]. CEO Pat D’Eramo expressed satisfaction with the performance, noting higher margins and progress in machine learning and other innovations [1].

Cineplex Inc. (CGX-T) shares rose 4 per cent on Tuesday after reporting higher revenue and a narrower loss in the second quarter. Revenue of $361.8-million, up 30.5 per cent over the same period last year, and a loss of $2.2-million or 3 cents per share compared to a loss of $21.4-million or 33 cents per share a year ago, exceeded expectations [1]. The company set all-time quarterly records for box office and concession per patron, driven by strong performances of A Minecraft Movie and Mission Impossible, The Final Reckoning [1].

Rogers Sugar Inc. (RSI-T) shares rose 4 per cent on Tuesday after reporting earnings for its third quarter that beat expectations. Revenues of $313.7-million, up from $309.1-million a year earlier, and adjusted net earnings of $17-million or 13 cents per share compared to $16.3-million or 13 cents a year ago, exceeded expectations [1]. The company noted that trade conditions related to U.S. tariffs have had a limited impact on its business [1].

Neo Performance Materials Inc. (NEO-T) shares rose 7 per cent on Tuesday after reporting a boost in second-quarter earnings that also beat expectations. Revenue of $114.7-million, compared to $107.5-million a year ago, and adjusted net income of $7.8-million or 19 cents per share, more than the expected 11 cents per shares, exceeded expectations [1]. The company also increased its adjusted EBITDA outlook [1].

Exchange Income Corp. (EIF-T) rose nearly 8 per cent on Tuesday and hit a 52-week high after reporting record second-quarter earnings and increasing its 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance following a recent acquisition. Record quarterly revenue of $719.9 million, up from $660.6-million for the same quarter last year, and adjusted EBITDA of $177.2-million, up 13 per cent from $157-million a year earlier, exceeded expectations [1]. CEO Mike Pyle noted growth opportunities in medevac contracts, U.K. aerial surveillance, and the U.S. matting business [1].

DeFi Technologies Inc. (DEFT-NE) shares dropped 9 per cent on Tuesday after announcing share ownership and depository imbalances, indicating a need for reconciliation and explanations [1].

Quipt Home Medical Corp. (QIPT-T) reported a drop in revenue and a wider loss for its third quarter ended June 30. Revenue of US$58.3-million compared to US$60.8-million for the same period a year ago, and a net loss of US$3.0-million or 7 cents US per share compared to a loss of US$1.6-million or 4 cents US per share last year, were reported [1]. The company announced an agreement with three major health systems and hospitals to form a joint venture [1].

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[1] https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/inside-the-market/article-small-caps-to-watch-altus-group-martinrea-rogers-sugar-and-much-more/