MUDS - Mergers and acquisitions

Raises Full Year 2021 OutlookNet Sales Increased 77.7% to $212.2 Million Net Income Increased 176.4% to $36.3 MillionAdjusted EBITDA* Increased 144.0% to $55.1 Million NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Topps Company, Inc. ("Topps" or "the Company"), a global leader in sports and entertainment collectibles and confections, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended July 3, 2021. Second Quarter 2021 Financial HighlightsComparison of the Thirteen Weeks Ended July 3, 2021 to the Thirteen Weeks Ended July 4, 2020 Net sales increased by $92.8 million, or 77.7%, to $212.2 millionGross margin improved 350 basis points to 43.3%Net income grew 176.4% to $36.3 mi

NEW YORK, Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Topps Company, Inc. ("Topps" or "the Company"), a global leader in sports and entertainment collectibles and confections, and Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corp. II (NASDAQ:MUDS) ("MUDS"), a special purpose acquisition company, announced today that MUDS has filed a definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") in connection with the proposed business combination between MUDS and Topps. On August 2, 2021, MUDS commenced mailing the definitive proxy materials to MUDS stockholders of record as of June 30, 2021. The filing can be accessed by searching for Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corp. II on

Seasoned Executive in Digital Asset Investment Management with Strong Expertise in Digital Currency to Serve as Director on Board NEW YORK, July 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Topps Company, Inc. ("Topps" or "the Company"), a global leader in sports and entertainment collectibles and confections, announced today that Meltem Demirors will join the Company's Board of Directors, following the completion of its business combination with Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corporation II ("MUDS") (NASDAQ:MUDS). This appointment was included in the updated Preliminary Proxy Statement filed by Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corp II with the SEC on July 6, 2021. Ms. Demirors brings extensive digital curr

Net Sales Increased 55.3%Net Income Growth of $23.0 Million to $23.4 MillionAdjusted EBITDA* Growth of $23.0 Million to $35.9 MillionRaises Full Year 2021 Outlook NEW YORK, June 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Topps Company, Inc. ("Topps" or "the Company"), a global leader in sports and entertainment collectibles and confections, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended April 3, 2021. First Quarter 2021 Financial HighlightsComparison of the Thirteen Weeks Ended April 3, 2021 to the Fourteen Weeks Ended April 4, 2020 Net sales increased by $59.3 million, or 55.3%, to $166.6 millionGross margin improved 200 basis points to 39.4%Net income grew $23.0 million to $23.4

NEW YORK, June 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Topps Company, Inc. ("Topps" or "the Company"), a global leader in sports and entertainment collectibles and confections, announced today that total net sales for the first quarter ended April 3, 2021 increased 55% over the same period a year ago to approximately $166.6 million. "We are very pleased with the strength exhibited by our business during the first quarter," said Michael Brandstaedter, Chief Executive Officer of The Topps Company. "The strong momentum we experienced last year has continued in 2021, and we are excited about our growth opportunities over the near and long term." In addition, Major League Baseball (MLB) and Topps to

Michael D. Eisner, former CEO of Disney, to remain Chairman of Topps, and his firm The Tornante Company, which purchased Topps in 2007, will roll 100% of its equity into new public company created through business combination with Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corporation II (NASDAQ: MUDS)Transaction includes a PIPE of $250 million at $10.15 per share led by Mudrick Capital and leading institutional investors including GAMCO Investors and Wells Capital Management Across its Sports & Entertainment and Confections businesses, Topps has built diversified product portfolios featuring leading global iconic brands Significant growth in its industry-leading e-commerce and digital (apps) platforms po