Loblaw Companies Limited (L) Q2 2025 Earnings Call

Investor webinar replay

Replay transcript excerpt

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Loblaws, Inc. Second Quarter 2025 results. 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 immediate assistance, please press star-zero for the operator. This call is being recorded on Thursday, July 24, 2025. I would now like to turn the conference over to Roy McDonald, Vice President, Investor Relations. Please go ahead. Great. Thank you very much, Joelle. And good morning, everybody. Welcome to the Loblaw Company's limited second quarter of 2025 results call. As usual, I'm joined here this morning by Per Bank, our president and chief executive officer, and by Richard Duprin, our chief financial officer. And before I begin the call, I'll remind you that today's discussion will include forward-looking statements, which may include but are not limited to statements with respect to Loblaw's anticipated future results. These statements are based on assumptions and reflect management's current expectations. As such, 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 discussed in the company's materials filed with the Canadian Securities Regulator. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they're 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 the Canadian ...