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Microcap & Penny Stocks : AMNF (Armanino Foods of Distinction) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: E_K_S who wrote (244)	6/27/2025 9:18:28 AM
From: E_K_S	Respond to of 266

Deanna Jurgens' experience as Chief Sales Officer at Bonduelle Americas offers several specific advantages for Armanino Foods (AMNF), particularly in driving their growth strategy: Driving Share Gains in Fresh Business: At Bonduelle Americas, Jurgens led their $650 million fresh business and achieved "largest share gains in five years" through a strategy of customer acquisition, innovation, expansion, and cost management. Armanino Foods produces fresh and frozen Italian specialty foods. Jurgens' proven ability to grow market share in the competitive fresh food sector, which often has shorter shelf lives and different supply chain dynamics than frozen, indicates her capability to adapt to market demands and execute effective sales strategies. This is highly relevant as Armanino aims to broaden its market and build on its tradition. Strategic Development and Execution of Customer-Focused Approaches: Her role at Bonduelle involved leading "the strategic development and execution of a customer-focused and consumer-centric approach to delivering the revenue and profit goals." This means she understands how to translate consumer needs and preferences into actionable sales strategies. For Armanino, which is focused on expanding its market reach and aligning with food and drink consumer trends, this expertise in understanding and responding to customers will be invaluable. Experience with Both Foodservice and Retail Customers: While at Bonduelle, she was responsible for sales, implying interaction with both foodservice (restaurants, institutions) and retail (grocery stores) channels. Armanino Foods supplies products to both foodservice, retail, and industrial markets. Jurgens' ability to navigate and succeed in both of these crucial segments will help Armanino strengthen its presence and expand its customer base across its diverse sales channels. Innovation and Product Expansion: Bonduelle, under her sales leadership, likely emphasized new product introductions and category expansion to drive growth. Armanino Foods is committed to investing in new products and markets that meet evolving consumer needs. Jurgens' experience in integrating innovation into sales strategies will be crucial for Armanino's new product development and market diversification. Profitability Improvement through Sales Strategy: The fact that she "successfully guided Bonduelle Americas branded business to its largest share gains in five years thereby driving greater profitability" highlights her ability to not just increase sales volume but to do so profitably. This aligns with Armanino's consistent focus on improving operational efficiencies and maintaining a low-cost structure to ensure profitable growth. In essence, her time as Chief Sales Officer at Bonduelle Americas demonstrates a strong command of sales strategy, customer relationship management, market expansion, and profitable growth within the food industry – all of which are directly applicable and beneficial to Armanino Foods' stated goals. ---------------------------------------------- Deanna Jurgens joined Bonduelle Fresh Americas as Chief Sales Officer in December 2022. She served in that role until her appointment as CEO of Armanino Foods of Distinction, effective May 12, 2025. Therefore, she was with Bonduelle Fresh Americas for approximately 2 years and 5 months.

To: E_K_S who wrote (244)	6/27/2025 11:58:24 AM
From: robert b furman	2 Recommendations Recommended By E_K_S toccodolce Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 266

Hi E_K_S, Doug Nichols thinks she has tremendous energy and he can't keep up. At the age of all but 74, I ran a dealership for 25 years. In the beginning it was my life's dream job. At the end, the fire in my belly was gone. I had worked 10-12 hours a day 6 days a week, and Saturday mornigns I ran long and came in late. I love what Nichols accomplished. When he suspended the dividend unbtil their debt was paid off, I thought it was a wise and conservative move. He reinstated the dividend as promised upon paying the debt off, as promised. I'll watch for his shares to remain in his name. As for Deanna, her resume reads to be exactly what we think AMNF needs to do - GET A NATIONAL FOOTPRINT. She did that with Frito Lays biggest business- that's surely a national scope product, then went on to lead Pepsi's sales position. She spent 15 years at Pepsi - that a long time to cut your teeth. During that time the CEO of Pepsi was an Indian woman, and that perhaps got er an opportunity and it appears she advanced quickly - some wonder if her gender helped creeps into my mind. Her experience with a national sales lead in Pepsi and all of their snacks IS what AMNF needs. I've always like Doug Nichols and his stockholder friendly positions. If he had any doubts about her performance. I'd NOT expect him to retire. My impression is he's a straight arrow kind of guy - uless he's bailing - thus watch for his continued ownership position of shares. I'm giving him the optimistic view that he considers his job done well, and can take life a bit easier. I wish I knew what really happened with Tim Anderson - maybe got too friendly with an employee - just guessing as that happens at high level positions that are exited. It could also be Doug did not want to hand out RSU's and options candy. I view him as a tough minded guy who doesn't get pushed into what he does not want to do. More reasons to attend the stockholders meeting on September 24th. I asked Jan, and she says "Tell me the remodal is done by then", and I shut up. LOL I think they found the right person with the right experience and know how on getting it done. After 16years at high level positions at Pepsi, she has the contacts to piggyback on Pepsi's logistics - could be what we thought about doing with Johnsonville brats! If so, it will happen quickly. It looks good enough to me to be very optimistic. but verify, especially now, as she is still a new hire. I worked for GM for 16 years and left to go retail. I knew everyone and within 90 days I took a money losing store and turned it profitable. Knowing how to and who can help is all that is needed. I did work my butt off, but that was exactly what I wanted to do. I didn't assign any extra credit to her fake meat experience. That was internationnal sales (which AMFN also has). The fake meat has not worked out as McDonalds did not find it to have lasting demand - not surprised. Maybe that was a learning lesson for her, and she decided it was important to be represented with a real product with tradition and high quality. If so, it is a perfect fit for both. We'''ll see soon enough. Your thoughts? Bob