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Guinness owner Diazio estimated a $ 200 million hit for operating profits in their next financial quarter, starting on March, if the tariffs on the US and Mexico become effective next month.
Nick Zhangiani, the chief financial officer of the soul manufacturer, said On an earning call on Tuesday 45% of its net sales in the US are derived from products made in Mexico and Canada, of which “vast majority” is Tequila.
When Casamigos manufacturer believes that it can reduce about 40% of those costs, Geographical basic requirements for Tequila prevent the company from moving out completely out of Mexico. Jhangiani said that Diazio would not deny the price hike to help offset the costs of tariffs, which was earlier done during the Trump Trade War.
“This is not just the first thing that we will go for this, given that we already have some mitigation. And we will look at the consumer environment, which is competing, ”Jhangiani said. “I think [we will] Whether or not the deadline of those tariffs. ,
Tariff hazards have left the producers of alcohol and souls on the shore, especially as consumer demand for imported beer and texti sores. Diazio performed a strong performance for his Tequila brands, with it Earning report Citing the Nielson data, it was indicated that Don Julio was the number 1 share gainer in the Spirits category.
DIEGO CEO Debra Kru told investors that the company “focuses focused firmly on what we can control.” The company’s part of the company’s investment approach includes additions to its supply chain. Last week, Diazio announced that it would happen Spend $ 415 million on a new alcohol plant In Alabama to promote its appearance in the south.
