Americana Restaurants International PLC

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Ticker/ISIN
AMR
AEE01135A222
Market/Country
Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange
United Arab Emirates

About Americana Restaurants International PLC

Americana is the largest out-of-home dining ("OOHD") and quick service restaurant (“QSR”) operator in its 12 countries of operation, across the MENA region and Kazakhstan, based on the number of restaurants in Americana's countries of operations according to the Euromonitor International Report. Americana believes it is the trusted and preferred franchisee in the MENA region for the following brands: KFC, Pizza Hut, Hardee's, Krispy Kreme, TGIF, Costa Coffee and Baskin Robbins.

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Americana Restaurants International PLC announced the completion of its share buyback program, acquiring 25 million shares under its Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) at a weighted average price of AED 2.460 per share. The buyback received approval from the company's AGM on April 24, 2024, and from ADX on May 9, 2024.
Americana Restaurants International PLC announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2024, reporting revenues of $1.61 billion and an adjusted EBITDA of $350.6 million, resulting in a 21.8% EBITDA margin. The net profit attributable to shareholders was $117.4 million. The company expanded its operations by opening 113 new stores, bringing the total to 2,504 restaurants as of September 30, 2024. Compared to the same period in 2023, revenues declined by 15.2%, and net profit decreased by 48.2%, impacted by lower like-for-like sales, incremental depreciation from new store openings, and the implementation of corporate tax in the UAE. Despite these challenges, the company saw a recovery in average daily transactions and sales per store in Q3 2024.
Americana Restaurants International PLC, located in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has announced that its Board of Directors has approved the company's consolidated financial statements for the three-month period ending September 30, 2024. This decision was made following a recommendation from the company's Audit Committee during a meeting on October 29, 2024. The approval was finalized by circulation on October 30, 2024. The notification was addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and a copy was sent to the Securities and Commodities Authority. The announcement was signed by Saqib Muhammad Sabir Awan, Secretary of the Board.
Americana Restaurants International PLC, located in Abu Dhabi, UAE, informed the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange that its Audit Committee met on October 29, 2024. During the meeting, the committee endorsed the company's consolidated financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2024. These statements are to be approved by the Board of Directors through circulation. The notification was signed by Saqib Muhammad Sabir Awan, the Secretary of the Board, with a copy sent to the Securities and Commodities Authority.
Americana Restaurants International PLC, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has issued a notification regarding a resolution to be passed by the Board of Directors. Following a recommendation by the Audit Committee, the Board may approve the company's consolidated financial statements for the period ending September 30, 2024, through circulation. The decision will be disclosed in due course. The notification is addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and a copy has been sent to the Securities and Commodities Authority.
Americana Restaurants International PLC, located in Abu Dhabi, UAE, held a Board of Directors meeting on 16 September 2024 at 12:30 pm. The agenda included discussing the company's performance and considering other business matters. The notification was addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. The letter was signed by Saqib Muhammad Sabir Awan, Secretary of the Board, with a copy sent to the Securities and Commodities Authority.
Americana Restaurants International PLC, located in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has announced a Board of Directors meeting scheduled for 12:30 pm on Monday, September 16, 2024. The agenda includes a performance update for the year-to-date period ending August 2024 and other business updates. In accordance with disclosure and transparency regulations, the decisions made during the meeting will be disclosed immediately afterward. The notification was signed by Saqib Muhammad Sabir Awan, Secretary of the Board, with a copy sent to the Securities and Commodities Authority.
Americana Restaurants International PLC, located at Al Sarab Tower in Abu Dhabi, UAE, announced the completion of a share buyback transaction. The buyback was approved by the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) on May 9, 2024, and by the company's AGM on April 24, 2024. The transaction, conducted through International Securities LLC, involved the repurchase of 2,000,000 shares at an average price of AED 2.726 per share on August 15, 2024. To date, the company has bought back a total of 6,380,733 shares, with 18,619,267 shares remaining to be purchased. The announcement was signed by Saqib Muhammad Sabir Awan, the Authorized Signatory and Secretary of the Board.

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Disclosures: First Buy Back of Shares by Americana Restaurants International PLC

Americana Restaurants International PLC, registered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, announced the completion of a share buyback transaction. The company, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) under the trading code AMR, received ADX approval for the buyback on May 9, 2024, and AGM approval on April 24, 2024. On August 12, 2024, the company bought back 1,250,000 shares at a weighted average purchase price of AED 2.685 per share through International Securities LLC. To date, 1,250,000 shares have been repurchased, with 23,750,000 shares remaining intended for purchase. The announcement was authorized by Saqib Muhammad Sabir Awan, the Authorized Signatory and Secretary of the Board.

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Disclosures: Americana Restaurants International PLC - ADX Approval on Shares Buyback Program

Americana Restaurants International PLC announced that it has received approval from the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) to buy back 25 million shares listed on ADX. These shares will be repurchased from the open market and allocated to eligible employees under the company’s approved Share-Based Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP). The ADX approved the share buyback on May 9, 2024, following the company's AGM approval on April 24, 2024. The buyback will occur in multiple tranches starting after August 8, 2024. The announcement was signed by Saqib Muhammad Sabir Awan, the authorized signatory and secretary of the board.

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Disclosures: Americana Restaurants International PLC By Circulation of Board Meeting to be held on 29/07/2024 at 22:00

Americana Restaurants International PLC, located in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has announced a resolution passed by its Board of Directors. Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee during its meeting on July 29, 2024, the Board adopted the company's consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ending June 30, 2024. The notification was addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and a copy was sent to the Securities and Commodities Authority. The announcement was signed by Saqib Muhammad Sabir Awan, the Secretary of the Board.

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Disclosures: Americana Restaurants International PLC Board Meeting Results held on 27/06/2024 at 12:30

Americana Restaurants International PLC, located in Abu Dhabi, UAE, held a Board of Directors meeting on 27 June 2024 at 12:30 pm. The meeting agenda included discussing the company's performance and considering other business matters. The notification was addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. The letter was signed by Saqib Muhammad Sabir Awan, the Secretary of the Board, with a copy sent to the Securities and Commodities Authority.

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Disclosures: Americana Restaurants International PLC Announcement of Board Meeting to be held on 27/06/2024 at 12:30

Americana Restaurants International PLC has issued a notification to the Chief Executive Officer of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange regarding a Board of Directors meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 12:30 pm (UAE local time) on Thursday, 27th June 2024. The agenda includes a performance update for the year-to-date period ending May 2024 and other business updates. In compliance with Resolution No (3) of 2000 on disclosure and transparency, the decisions made during the meeting will be disclosed immediately afterward. The notification is signed by Saqib Muhammad Sabir Awan, Secretary of the Board, with a copy sent to the Securities and Commodities Authority.

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Disclosures: Americana Restaurants International PLC Announcement of Board Meeting to be held on 27/06/2024 at 12:00

Americana Restaurants International PLC, located in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has scheduled a Board of Directors meeting for 12:30 pm (UAE local time) on Thursday, June 27, 2024. The meeting agenda includes a performance update for the year-to-date period ending May 2024 and other business updates. The company will disclose the decisions made at the meeting immediately afterward, in compliance with disclosure and transparency regulations. The notification was signed by Saqib Muhammad Sabir Awan, Secretary of the Board, and a copy was sent to the Securities and Commodities Authority.

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Disclosures: Americana Restaurants International PLC Financial Results for the Period Ended March 31,2024

The text presents the condensed consolidated interim financial statements and an independent auditor's review report for Americana Restaurants International PLC for the three-month period ending on 31 March 2024.

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Disclosures: Americana Restaurants International PLC Financial Results for the Period Ended March 31,2024

The text presents the condensed consolidated interim financial statements of Americana Restaurants International PLC, along with an independent auditor's review report, for the three-month period ending on 31 March 2024.

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Disclosures: Americana Restaurants International PLC General Press Release

Americana Restaurants International PLC reported its Q1 2024 financial results, showing revenues of $493.5 million and an adjusted EBITDA of $103.3 million. The company's revenue decreased by 16.3% year-on-year, mainly due to geopolitical tensions and the seasonal effect of Ramadan. Despite this, the company maintained a healthy EBITDA margin of 20.9% and a net income of $28.0 million. The company also reported a solid cash position of $159.9 million. During Q1 2024, Americana Restaurants opened 37 new stores and had 37 more under construction. At the Annual General Meeting, shareholders approved the distribution of total dividends amounting to $179.4 million.

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Disclosures: Americana Restaurants International PLC By Circulation of Board Meeting to be held on 06/05/2024 at 20:00

On May 6, 2024, the Board of Directors of Americana Restaurants International PLC, based on the recommendation of the Company’s Audit Committee, adopted the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the three-month period ended on March 31, 2024. This decision was communicated by the Secretary of the Board, Saqib Muhammad Sabir Awan, to the Chief Executive Officer of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. A copy of the resolution was also sent to the Securities and Commodities Authority.

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