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  • Levi’s, USA Men Jeans – Jan 2025 ( Free Report )

    Levi’s, USA Men Jeans – Jan 2025 ( Free Report )

    Levi’s USA is a iconic American denim brand founded in 1853, renowned for inventing the first blue jeans and crafting high-quality, timeless apparel. Levi’s is synonymous with classic style, comfort, and durability, offering a wide range of jeans, jackets, and casual wear for men, women, and kids.

    The pie chart shows the percentage of Levis USA Men jeans styles on discount for the month of JANUARY 2025.

    The accompanying graph illustrates the average price trajectory of Levis USA Men’s jeans in Jan 2025, highlighting the impact of discounts on pricing.

    The graph highlights the maximum and minimum prices for Levis USA men jeans in the month of JANUARY 2025

    Levis USA compositions are predominantly led by 100% cotton fabric styles, accounting for 32.6% of the total analyzed products.

    Additionally, the analysis reveals a significant incorporation of stretch fabrics, with compositions
    such as 99% cotton and 1% elastane (14.4%) and 99% cotton with 1% lycra (9.1%). These blends demonstrate the brand’s strategic focus on providing enhanced comfort and flexibility to meet modern consumer preferences.


    Emerging trends in sustainability and innovation are reflected in blends like 70% cotton, 28% Tencel, and 2% Lycra (9.8%), as well as 100% organic cotton styles (6.8%). These offerings showcase Levi’s commitment to catering to environmentally conscious consumers without compromising on quality and style.

    Further variety is observed in niche blends such as 67% cotton, 32% Tencel, and 1% elastane
    (3.8%) and 69% cotton, 26% hemp, 4% elastomultiester, and 1% T-400 (3.0%). These combinations indicate a deliberate effort to expand the product range, targeting specific market segments that value sustainable and innovative materials.


    Overall, Levis USA displays a well-rounded approach to fabric compositions. By balancing classic 100% cotton styles with modern blends of elastane, Tencel, hemp, and organic cotton, the brand ensures it remains competitive in meeting the diverse demands of its consumers, from traditionalists to those seeking sustainable and stretch-friendly options

    Levis USA Men’s Jeans styles are dominated by Straight Fit, representing 38% of the total styles analyzed. This emphasizes the brand’s commitment to offering timeless, versatile designs that cater to a wide range of consumers seeking comfort and classic aesthetics. Slim and Skinny Fits closely follow at 35%, showcasing their continued popularity among younger demographics and fashion-forward consumers who prefer a more tailored and modern silhouette.

    This section presents the distribution of broad fit orientations for Men’s jeans at Levis USA based on 139 Styles, offering a snapshot of consumer preferences in styles.

    The pie chart illustrates the percentage distribution of Men’s jeans by fabric stretch (Rigid and Stretch) for Levis USA in January 2025.

    In the Levis USA Men’s Jeans collection for January 2025, 6.8% of the styles incorporate polyester, while the remaining 93.2% are polyester-free. This data illustrates that while polyester is included in a small portion of the overall styles, Levis continues to prioritize natural fibers in its denim offerings.

    The average material composition of Levis USA Men’s Jeans, Organic cotton accounts for 9.1% of the material, highlighting Levi’s growing focus on sustainability. This increased use of organic cotton speaks to the rising demand for eco-friendly alternatives in the denim industry, catering to consumers who prioritize environmental responsibility in their fashion choices.


    Other materials such as Tencel (5.3%) and Polyester (1.4%) contribute to fabric durability, comfort, and flexibility. Tencel Is relatively higher percentage points to its popularity as a sustainable and soft alternative to traditional fibers, aligning with modern consumer preferences for eco-conscious and comfortable jeans.

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  • Levi’s ERL Spring 2024 Collection

    Levi’s ERL Spring 2024 Collection

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    Levi’s® x ERL Spring 2024 Collection: A Match Made in California Denim 

    With a joint collection for spring 2024, Levi’s® and ERL are back for a second wave of collaboration. Since their establishment in 1853, Levi’s has been headquartered in California and has forged strong connections with denim enthusiasts around the globe. Eli Russell Linnetz, a multidisciplinary artist, creative, and fashion designer, established ERL, a Venice-based fashion brand, in 2020 in collaboration with Dover Street market Paris. The brand has gained notoriety fast thanks to its whimsical, retro-inspired designs that fuse pop art aesthetics with skate and surf culture. Levi’s® and ERL have teamed up for a new collection that expands on the independence and self-expression embraced in their first, inspired by their shared roots in the Golden State.

    The most recent collection builds upon ERL’s creative use of form, finish, and texture. made up of five light-wash denim pieces with subtle tone variations for a retro appearance and feel. The sun-dappled vistas of California and the carefree flair of the West Coast serve as inspiration for the collaborative range. The campaign, which features photos by Linnetz, provides an up-close view of the environment built surrounding the capsule.

    The new collection, which uses light wash denim as a catalyst, has embroidered ERL brand stamps in neon orange, zigzag stitching, and burnished tin shanks as repeating themes. The Overall pays homage to the loose shorts from the first collection with its wide, baggy leg and pintuck side striping. A fresh interpretation of a traditional silhouette, it has a hammer loop at the leg and a cleaner finish without the typical chest pocket. The Bootcut Jean blends the traditional Levi’s® 517 fit with ERL’s unique fit, which is narrow at the top and looser at the knee and leg. The jeans feature a frayed waistline, side seam slits for a subtle flare, an ERL wave stitch on the back pocket, and a printed white Two-Horse Pull emblem in place of traditional back patch.

    The Vest, which pays homage to a classic Levi’s® silhouette from the 1970s, features a washed-out denim finish, a slightly longer shape, zigzag stitching at the seams, and a triple-lined, shaggy sherpa interior. The A-line, straight-hemmed Denim Dress is a women’s specific item that features pockets on both sides, zig-zag stitching at the seams, and an embroidered brand stamp. It is made of faded, light-washed denim. The Denim Purse, which mimics upcycled jeans and comes in a light wash with 5-pocket layout, a padded interior, and an embroidered ERL brand stamp, completes the collection.

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    This limited-edition purse features a distinctive zig-zag stitching detail, co-branded shanks, an orange ERL embroidery on the back, and five pockets. finished with a co-branded print including the ERL logo and Levi’s signature Two Horse Pull patch.

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    This limited-edition dress has two side pockets, zig-zag stitching at the side seams, an ERL logo on the hem, and a button-up front with extra shanks.

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    Image of Levi's x ERL collection

    These wide, baggy denim overalls include a hammer loop, a cutoff hem, light destruction, and a wide, baggy fit. finished with delicate design elements including tonal zig-zag stitching and pintuck side striping

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    This Denim Vest, which was inspired by an old Levis® Orange Tab vest from the ’70s, has a warm fleece inside, an ERL embroidered on the right panel, and zigzag stitching on the seams.

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    These jeans blend our classic 517® Bootcut, which is sleeker up top and looser at the knee, with ERL’s signature fit. features an ERL wave stitch on the right pocket, a distressed waistband, a side seam slit, and unique embroidery on the bottom right leg.

    In May  2024, the Levi’s® x ERL collection was launched to be on sale globally. It is available on Levi.com. Get ready to embrace the sun-soaked vibes and laid-back cool of California with the Levi’s® x ERL collection.

  • Levi’s Women Jeans USA – An Analysis And Comparison Of 2023-2024 Products

    Levi’s Women Jeans USA – An Analysis And Comparison Of 2023-2024 Products

    Levi’s, the iconic denim brand with roots dating back to the 19th century, holds a special
    place in the hearts of denim lovers worldwide. Its rich history has not only shaped the
    denim culture but continues to inspire the industry today

    In the midst of ongoing changes in the denim landscape, Levi’s remains relevant, adapting
    to new challenges such as environmental concerns and the impact of the COVID-19
    pandemic. These challenges have led to a rethinking of how denim is made and marketed,
    with sustainability and ethical practices taking center stage.

    In this era of heightened awareness and accountability, Levi’s stands out in embracing
    innovation and sustainability. The compulsion driven by legal and moral obligations, coupled
    with heightened consumer awareness, and impending legal threats, has catalyzed a
    transformative response among numerous brands.

    In this report, our goal was to thoroughly assess Levi’s USA Women Jeans offerings by
    analyzing their E-commerce platform. This report is a continuation of our previous report
    where we analyzed the same for the months of August-22, January-23 and July-23. Our
    approach was multifaceted, aiming to uncover insights into the brand’s market positioning
    and strategic direction across various dimensions as reflected from their online offerings.

    1. Understanding Pricing Dynamics:

    We kicked off our investigation by delving into the pricing landscape of Levi’s Women Jeans in the online retail realm. By mapping out different price ranges, we aimed to grasp how Levi’s positioned itself. Furthermore, we quantified the extent of discounting undertaken by Levi’s during the specified period, recognizing its importance in navigating challenging market conditions and gauging the brand’s resilience.

    2. Examining Sales Trends Over Time:

    A crucial aspect of our study involved analyzing sales data from three distinct months: August 2023, November 2023, and February 2024. Through a methodical review of sales trends during these periods, we sought to identify any significant variations in key product attributes such as fits, materials/constructions, and definitions. This analysis provided valuable insights into potential shifts or developments within Levi’s product offerings over time.

    3. Assessing Fabric Composition:

    At the core of our inquiry was an evaluation of the  composition of various fibers in Levi’s Women Jeans across the aforementioned months. Recognizing the importance of fabric composition in reflecting brand ethos and priorities, we examined the prevalence of various compositions to uncover patterns or trends. Of particular interest was identifying the most frequently used compositions, serving as indicators of Levi’s strategic focus on sustainability and fashion. We presented comprehensive tables detailing the full range of fabric compositions, allowing readers to delve deeper into the analysis.

    4. Insights into Consumer Engagement:

    Our investigation included a meticulous examination of over 500 product styles across the evaluated months. The findings were distilled into visually informative charts and graphs aimed at providing nuanced insights into the brand’s consumer-facing activities. These visual representations covered various metrics, including total product styles available each month, average pricing trends, discounting patterns, fit distributions, and popular fabric compositions. Through these data-driven depictions, we aimed to shed light on broader trends and strategic considerations underlying Levi’s product offerings and consumer engagement strategies.
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    In our analysis, we’ve incorporated a variety of graphs to paint a clearer picture of Levi’s USA Women Jeans offerings. Let’s break it down: 

    a) Total Number of Women Jeans Styles Sold Online:

    Think of this graph as a snapshot of how many different styles of women’s jeans Levi’s had available online each month. It helps us understand how Levi’s is mixing up their offerings over time and how responsive they are to what customers want.

    b) Average Pricing Trends:

    To track the average prices of all the women’s jeans Levi’s had online during each month. It’s like looking at the pulse of Levi’s pricing strategy over time, showing us how they’re positioning themselves in the market.

    c) Discounting Patterns and Pricing After Discounts:

    to look at how much Levi’s is discounting their jeans on average each month, and what the prices look like after those discounts. It gives us insights into Levi’s promotional strategies and how flexible they are in response to market changes and competition.

    d) Fit Distribution Across Styles:

    This will give us an idea of the different fits Levi’s is offering in their women’s jeans each month. It’s like peeking into what styles are trending and how Levi’s is adapting to meet those preferences.

    e) Most Popular Fabric Compositions:

    By looking at it, we can see which types of fabrics Levi’s is using the most in their women’s jeans. It helps us understand Levi’s commitment to sustainability and fashion trends in their product lineup.

    f) Average Fiber Percentage Across Styles:

    To look at the average amount of cotton and other fibers used in Levi’s women’s jeans each month. It’s a good indicator of Levi’s dedication to using sustainable materials and where they stand in the broader denim market in terms of eco-friendliness.

    Overall, these graphs will give us valuable insights into Levi’s Women Jeans offerings, helping us understand their market performance and strategic direction in a more nuanced way.

    Analysis of Women Jeans Styles:

    When we looked at Levi’s USA E-commerce platform, we noticed something exciting happening with their women’s jeans styles. In February 2024, there were around 214 different styles available – quite a jump from the 170 styles we saw in November 2023, and even more than the 156 styles back in August 2023. 

    The graph we have included shows this increase clearly, like watching the brand grow and evolve over the past year. Levi’s is adapting to the changing tastes of their customers and they are staying relevant in the world of women’s fashion. It seems Levi’s is really working hard to offer a diverse range of options, maybe to keep up with what people are looking for in denim these days.

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  • Levi’s X Who Decides War | Capsule Collection @ New York Fashion Week

    Levi’s X Who Decides War | Capsule Collection @ New York Fashion Week

    Any denim enthusiast who loves Levi’s knows that finding the perfect pair is a rite of passage. Nevertheless, there are times when you simply don’t have the time to try on dozens of pieces of jeans. So, if you’re still on the lookout for the perfect vintage outfit for fall, stop your hunt now. Who Decides War by Murder Bravado and Tela D’Amore debuted their Spring/Summer 2023 collection with Levi’s for their New York Fashion Week showcase just two weeks ago, and you can purchase the release straight on NTWRK.

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    Who Decides War satisfies its DIY hunger by repurposing Levi’s denim items using the brand’s distinctive patchwork and deconstruction techniques. The line features their original 501® ORIGINALS, which Murder Bravado upcycled and individually created for his apparel company, Who Decides War.

    Who Decides War clearly has a fondness for denim, as evidenced by their patchwork denim Air Force 1 sneakers and NFT with RTFKT pants. And who better than denim king Levi’s to carry on this love affair? In a news release, Lilly® CMO Kathleen Riley Grant describes the partnership as a “natural fit,” hinting that the two were destined to collaborate.

    The pair’s collection consists of two trucker jackets from Levi’s and three pairs of 501 pants, totaling five one-of-a-kind items. In one jacket, severe distressing leaves the back threads hanging by a thread. On the other hand, a pair of jeans include embroidered artwork of stained glass window images resembling those seen in the WDW cathedral, which is a recurring theme for the company as seen in previous collections like SS22 and AW20.

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    The glitz-free denim at WDW is beloved by celebrities and fashion enthusiasts like Saweetie, Lil Baby, Billie Eilish, and Luka Sabbat (and the list continues on). It has effectively become the streetwear brand’s identifier. The end result is a massive assortment of timeless yet modern AF denim outfits with a high-fashion edge that almost looks DIY.


    We believe that Who Decides War’s collaboration with Levi’s is a perfect fit since the collaboration will allow the organization to engage in environmental, economic, and social justice projects.  All proceeds will go toward the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice.

  • Levi’s Own Data Scientists : Lessons & Insights

    Levi’s Own Data Scientists : Lessons & Insights

    Earlier this year, Levi’s introduced its first-ever Machine Learning (ML) Bootcamp, which drew industry-wide acclaim and piqued the curiosity of a large number of employees. With an inflow of new ideas and practitioners, data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions have spread all across the company, speeding how things can be done better, quicker, and more efficiently. Data Science serves a variety of purposes, from controlling the brand’s supply chain to providing analytical real-time data to its retail outlets.

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    Its second batch of 58 workers completed the eight-week intensive course recently, where they learned coding, Python programming language, statistics, and other skills. It had around 450 workers apply for limited slots in the first year of the course, and they taught more than 100 employees from more than 20 locations across North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.

    Rather than educating new tech hires to speak fashion, brands like Levi’s are teaching the current workforce to speak tech. Levi’s launched the program in May as part of ongoing attempts to expedite digitalization and move to a direct-to-consumer approach. After cutting off 700 corporate staff as part of the 2020 store closures, Levi’s is now building a number of new tech-centric stores.

    Ronald Pritipaul who has served as denim head for Levi’s now has a new role of associate data project manager for computer vision. Surprisingly, Ronald has no background in computer science. He does, however, have an engrained dedication to Levi’s and a comprehensive understanding of the day-to-day difficulties that must be solved. He is one of 40 recent graduates of Levi’s first machine learning “bootcamp”. It was during his time in bootcamp that Ron started to question how he’d actually implement these new skillsets.

     â€œThe fashion industry has largely accepted the need for digitization, but recruitment of the necessary tech talent is a challenge. And once new hires adjust to working in fashion, they’re often poached by others. We used to call this the endless cycle of frustration,” says Katia Walsh, Levi’s SVP and chief strategy and AI officer, who is leading the project.

    ADAPTING TO THE NEW CHANGE

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    Walsh comes from the worlds of telecoms (Vodafone) and finance (Prudential Financial). While machine learning intensives are new to the fashion industry, Walsh notes out that they are hardly new to Amazon and Google. She believes herself to be an “unusual fashion executive.” She feels that her entire career has been about using technology to get a competitive edge, yet this industry is still very analogue, highly manual, and fueled by creativity and intuition.  As a result, the company is aiming to transform the analogue into the digital, the manual into the automated, and the imprecise into the precision.

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    The program has already proven well. Several workers have created technology tools to automate specific parts of their work, and at least five companies have approached Levi’s to share insights, something that Levi’s is doing.

    “We have a great brand as a physical manufacturer of physical goods. But at some point, I also see a future for us as a manufacturer of digital products,” said Walsh.

    BUILDING THE RIGHT WORKFORCE

    Levi’s has made the programme eligible to any internal applicant. The purpose is to broaden and diversify the pool of people with technical expertise, as well as to identify problems that tech teams may have overlooked.

    Employees must apply in order to get recruited. In addition to a “no-code challenge” that assesses analytical skills, problem-solving, curiosity, tenacity, and resilience, they are required to describe how they would utilise data science in their professions. Entrants have arrived from 20 different locations, including Levi’s corporate offices, retail stores, distribution centres, and data centres. Some of them do not have a college degree.

    The bootcamp has been designed as an eight-week virtual course in which employees are paid their regular salaries while engaging in 10-hour days of lectures, team exercises, individual work, homework, and office hours. The second cohort of 60 individuals is now in session, which means that by the end of the year, 100 people will have finished the programme. So far, 450 people have applied, vastly outnumbering the company’s expectations. Walsh discovered that shifting the culture toward digitization and automation did not simply foster new talents in current personnel. It also helps the business retain outside hires, breaking the old “cycle of frustration.”

    HOW AI INFLUENCES DESIGN AT LEVI’S

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    Ronald claimed to use available technologies to improve an existing algorithm and use a neural network created particularly for garments. This algorithm might, for example, define the edges of a garment, detect button placements, and determine pockets, among other things, and then store that image in a single layer for designing.

    Ronald decided to create a new Levi’s Trucker jacket to put his algorithm to the test. He drew inspiration from his love of art history. Among the many references were Van Gogh’s Starry Night, David Hockney’s Apple Tree, and Jasper Johns’ Corpse and Mirror II. The program was able to describe different aspects of the art pieces such as brush strokes, colour, and edges. By using the same algorithm, and with the click of a button, the software could recreate thousands of unique alternative designs instantly.

    Whilst, Ronald has also built a new app that automatically matches threads to fabrics using a specified Pantone palette and solved a major problem point of his fellow designers. These innovations are all the more astounding given that Ronald only completed the bootcamp a few months ago.

     It’s a wonderful illustration of how technology can help and influence workloads beyond the routine data and AI space, forming new dynamics.

  • Denim News Snippets – Week 39

    Denim News Snippets – Week 39

    Continuing our weekly news snippets, here are some interesting ones for Week 39

    7 For All Mankind launches completely traceable collection

    Denim label 7 For All Mankind has used new technologies to create a line that it claims is entirely traceable from cotton seed to shelf. Traceability The Powered by FibreTrace programme is the most recent addition to 7 For All Mankind’s Sustainable For All Mankind platform. It includes ready-to-wear and denim designs for both men and women, as well as FibreTrace traceability technology and the world’s first third-party, confirmed carbon-positive cotton, Good Earth Cotton. FibreTrace technology is characterized as an unbreakable, luminous pigment that is incorporated in raw fiber. It is a patented mechanism that tracks, assesses, and audits fiber in real-time at every stage of the global textile supply chain.

    Ralph Lauren has joined the Strategic Partner Group of the Global Fashion Agenda

    Global Fashion Agenda, a non-profit organization, has announced that the Ralph Lauren Corporation will join its group of Strategic Partners, to drive the fashion industry into a more sustainable future. Along with several other fashion professionals from throughout the industry, the organization will play an active part in the creation of the Global Fashion Agenda’s thought leadership platform and Fashion CEO Agenda.

    The organization, which is also in charge of the Copenhagen Fashion Summit, acknowledged Ralph Lauren’s current sustainable initiatives, implying that it chose the brand to be a participant of its inner circle. The agenda seeks to inspire companies to include circular design methods into their production, such as incorporating used clothing, resold items, and recycled post-consumer textiles into their supply chain. The agreement, which will take effect in October 2021, will aid the fashion corporation’s Design the Change initiative, which is part of its 2021 Global Citizenship and Sustainability Report.

    WELLTHREAD BY LEVI INTRODUCES PLANT-BASED DYES

    Natural dyes are the newest environmentally friendly materials to be utilized in Levi’s WellThread, the heritage brand’s flagship product that acts as a laboratory for sustainable innovation. The men’s and women’s collections include organic cotton and cottonized hemp materials dyed using Stony Creek Colors’ new line of sustainable, plant-based dye technologies. The company, located in Springfield, Tenn., has developed and tested technology that allows it to sustainably provide the market with indigo plant-based dye, facilitating a shift away from hazardous, synthetic, petroleum-based methods.

    According to Levi’s, the dye used in the collection is the outcome of a multi-year development collaboration with Sarah Bellos, creator of Stony Creek Colors. The result is vivid natural indigo denim made from 100% organic cotton by Levi’s long-time mill partner Cone.

    Gap Inc. has published its 2020 Global Sustainability Report

    Gap Inc. has issued its 2020 Global Sustainability Report, which summarises the business’s initiatives and progresses toward its sustainability goals. The report details the worldwide efforts of the company and each of its brands, including Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta. The report contains a corporate study on the development of an inclusive workplace, community participation, and equality programmes, as well as an outline of a variety of long-term efforts undertaken by both brands and the firm as a whole.

    The company has also outlined its commitment to eliminate single-use plastics by 2030, a goal it is well on track to meet with various partnerships in the industry, including as a signatory member of the Fashion Pact, which aims to find alternatives to single-use plastics. By including its  Advancement and Career Enhancement Programme, Gap Inc. has acknowledged its commitment to reaching one million women and girls by 2022.  In addition to helping 804,000 women advance in their careers, the programme provides them with technical training and life skills.

    H&M proposes a dividend as sales profit rises.

    The H&M group’s net sales in local currencies grew by 13% in the first nine months of this year compared to the same time last year. The group’s net sales were 142,154 million Swedish krona when converted into SEK. The H&M group’s net sales in local currencies grew by 14% in the third quarter, while net sales in SEK increased to 55,585 million Swedish krona.

    In the third quarter, online sales grew by 22% in local currencies and 17% in SEK, while retail sales began to rebound as limitations in several regions were relaxed, according to the firm. The quarter’s gross profit grew by 19% to 29,559 million Swedish krona, resulting in a gross margin of 53.2%. After accounting for financial factors, profit climbed by 158 percent to 6,093 million Swedish krona. The board of directors also proposed paying a cash dividend of 6.50 Swedish krona per share in November 2021, based on significantly improved profitability, a strong financial position with financial net cash of 24,874 million Swedish krona, more stable market conditions, and a positive outlook, according to the company.