Apart from this, the company's top line is steadily gaining from Amplify Snack Brands, which was acquired in January 2018 to expand in the snacking category. Again, in September 2018, the company acquired Pirate Brands from B&G Foods BGS, which is aimed at augmenting this business. This apart, the acquisition of barkTHINS has been aiding the company's better-for-you snacks portfolio. Notably, Hershey's buyouts and divestitures are expected to leave a positive impact of roughly 0.5 point on net sales in 2019. Saving Efforts Bode Well Hershey focuses on optimizing portfolio to deliver increased profitability. In this respect, the company's SKU rationalizing efforts have been progressing well. Additionally, the company is on track with its Margin for Growth program, per which it will reduce its global workforce outside the United States by 15%.