George Weston Limited (WN) Q3 2021 Earnings Call

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Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the George Weston Limited 2021 Third Quarter Results Conference Call. At this time, all lines are in a listen-only mode. Following the presentation, we will conduct a question and answer session. If at any time during this call you require assistance, please press star zero for the operator. This call is being recorded on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. I would now like to turn the conference over to Mr. Roy McDonald. Please go ahead. Thanks very much, Pam, and good morning, everybody. Welcome to the George Weston Limited third quarter 2021 results conference call. I'm joined in the room this morning by Galen Weston, our chairman and CEO, and Richard Dufresne, our president and CFO. And before we begin today's call, I want to remind you that today's discussion will include forward-looking statements, which may include but are not limited to statements with respect to George Weston's anticipated future results and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. These statements are based on assumptions and reflect management's current expectations. As such, they are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from our expectations. These risks and uncertainties are disclosed in the company's materials filed with the Canadian securities regulators. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. The company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, other than what's required by law. Also, certain non-GAAP financial measures may be discussed or referred to today, so please refer to our annual report and other materials filed with t...