• Karat Packaging annual report for fiscal 2025 outlined solid profitable growth despite global trade volatility.
• Supply chain was realigned to limit tariff exposure, including lower sourcing from China in favor of other Asian countries.
• Paper bags emerged as key growth focus, supported by a new contract with a large national chain account.
• Business shifted further toward an asset-light model, with imports taking larger role as domestic manufacturing was scaled back.
• Capital returns expanded, including USD 36.1 million in dividends, supported by start of a USD 15 million share repurchase program in November 2025.

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