The J.M. Smucker Co. Announces Fiscal Year 2026 Fourth Quarter Results and Provides Full-Year Fiscal 2027 Outlook
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Fourth Quarter Highlights
- Net sales for the quarter was
$2.3 billion , an increase of$124.3 million , or 6 percent. Net sales excluding the divestiture and foreign currency exchange increased 6 percent. - Net income per diluted share was
$3.64 in the quarter. Adjusted earnings per share was$2.77 , an increase of 20 percent. - Cash provided by operations for the quarter was
$579.2 million compared to$393.9 million in the prior year. - Free cash flow was
$483.9 million for the quarter compared to$298.9 million in the prior year.
Fiscal Year 2026 Highlights
- Net sales for the fiscal year was
$9.1 billion , an increase of 4 percent. Fiscal year 2026 net sales excluding the divestitures and foreign currency exchange increased 5 percent. - Net loss per diluted share for the fiscal year was
$1.30 . Adjusted earnings per share was$9.15 , a decrease of 10 percent. - Cash provided by operations for the fiscal year was
$1.5 billion compared to$1.2 billion in the prior year. - Free cash flow for the fiscal year was
$1.2 billion compared to$816.6 million in the prior year. - Return of cash to shareholders through dividends was
$464.7 million for the fiscal year. - Total debt repayment for the fiscal year was
$720.0 million .
Fiscal Year 2027 Outlook Highlights
- The Company provided its fiscal year 2027 outlook, with net sales expected to decrease 3.0 to 4.0 percent, adjusted earnings per share to range from
$9.75 to$10.25 , and free cash flow of approximately$1.0 billion .
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REMARKS
"Our strong fourth quarter results demonstrate the continued strength of our focused strategy and portfolio enhancement efforts, which have transformed the Company over time," said
"Looking ahead, our strategic priorities for the fiscal year are to — drive focused organic volume growth across our key platforms, improve profitability and accelerate earnings growth, and maintain a disciplined approach to capital deployment. Our strategy is working, and the strong foundation we have established gives us confidence in our ability to drive long-term growth and create shareholder value."
FOURTH QUARTER CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
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Three Months Ended |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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% Increase |
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Net sales |
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6 % |
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Operating income (loss) |
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( |
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n/m |
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Adjusted operating income |
482.1 |
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422.4 |
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14 % |
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Net income (loss) per common share – assuming dilution |
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( |
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n/m |
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Adjusted earnings per share – assuming dilution |
2.77 |
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2.31 |
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20 % |
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Weighted-average shares outstanding – assuming dilution |
106.9 |
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106.4 |
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— % |
Net sales increased
The increase in comparable net sales reflects a 10 percentage point increase from net price realization, primarily driven by higher net pricing for coffee and sweet baked goods. Comparable net sales also reflects a 4 percentage point decrease from volume/mix, primarily driven by decreases for coffee and sweet baked goods, partially offset by an increase for Uncrustables® sandwiches.
Operating Income
Gross profit increased
Adjusted gross profit increased
Interest Expense and Income Taxes
Net interest expense decreased
The effective income tax rate was (18.5) percent, compared to (4.6) percent in the prior year. The current year effective income tax rate reflects the cumulative unfavorable impact of the goodwill impairment charge recognized in the third quarter for the Sweet Baked Snacks reporting unit, which was included in the annual effective income tax rate and impacts the effective income tax rate in the fourth quarter. Additionally, the prior year effective income tax rate included the unfavorable impact of the goodwill impairment charge for the Sweet Baked Snacks reporting unit, partially offset by the deferred tax impact of favorable state legislative changes. These impacts were excluded from the adjusted effective income tax rate for each respective fiscal year. The adjusted effective income tax rate was 24.5 percent, compared to 23.9 percent in the prior year reflecting unfavorable state income tax impacts in the current year.
Cash Flow and Debt
Cash provided by operating activities was
FULL-YEAR OUTLOOK
The Company provided its full-year fiscal year 2027 guidance as summarized below:
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Net sales decrease vs. prior year |
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(4.0)% to (3.0)% |
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Adjusted earnings per share |
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Free cash flow (in billions) |
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Capital expenditures (in millions) |
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Adjusted effective income tax rate |
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24.3 % |
The Company continues to operate in a dynamic and evolving external environment, including geopolitical, macroeconomic, and policy changes, as well as changes in consumer behaviors, that could impact its fiscal year 2027 outlook. This guidance reflects the Company's expectations based on its current understanding of these factors and does not assume any impacts from new or changes to existing tariffs, or tariff refunds.
Net sales is expected to decrease 3.0 to 4.0 percent versus the prior year. The decrease in net sales primarily reflects lower net price realization as well as a decline in volume/mix. Adjusted earnings per share is expected to range from
FOURTH QUARTER SEGMENT RESULTS
During the fourth quarter, the Company completed its annual evaluation of operating segments and, as a result, the Away From Home business met the criteria to be presented as a reportable segment. The Company has updated its presentation of segment results accordingly. The presentation of Other within the Unaudited Reportable Segments table represents the International operating segment, which does not meet the criteria to be presented as a reportable segment. Prior year amounts have been modified to reflect this change.
Dollar amounts in the segment tables below are reported in millions.
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Net Sales |
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Segment |
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Segment |
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FY26 Q4 Results |
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25.8 % |
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Increase (decrease) vs. prior year |
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12 % |
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1 % |
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-280bps |
Net sales increased
Segment profit increased
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Net Sales |
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Segment |
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Segment |
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FY26 Q4 Results |
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27.5 % |
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Increase (decrease) vs. prior year |
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1 % |
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37 % |
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730bps |
Net sales increased
Segment profit increased
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Net Sales |
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Segment |
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Segment |
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FY26 Q4 Results |
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31.3 % |
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Increase (decrease) vs. prior year |
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2 % |
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18 % |
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450bps |
Net sales increased
Segment profit increased
Sweet Baked Snacks
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Net Sales |
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Segment |
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Segment |
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FY26 Q4 Results |
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12.2 % |
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Increase (decrease) vs. prior year |
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(5) % |
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45 % |
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420bps |
Net sales decreased
Segment profit increased
Away From Home
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Net Sales |
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Segment |
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Segment |
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FY26 Q4 Results |
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24.2 % |
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Increase (decrease) vs. prior year |
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15 % |
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21 % |
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120bps |
Net sales increased
Segment profit increased
Financial Results Discussion and Webcast
At approximately
This press release contains forward-looking statements, such as projected net sales, operating results, earnings, and cash flows that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. The risks, uncertainties, important factors, and assumptions listed and discussed in this press release, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed, include: the Company's ability to maintain operational stability and continue executing ongoing optimization initiatives to realize the anticipated benefits with respect to the
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) |
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Three Months Ended |
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Year Ended |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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% Increase |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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% Increase |
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(Dollars and shares in millions, except per share data) |
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Net sales |
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6 % |
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4 % |
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Cost of products sold |
1,406.0 |
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1,320.5 |
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6 % |
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6,016.4 |
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5,341.4 |
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13 % |
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Gross Profit |
862.1 |
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823.3 |
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5 % |
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3,034.5 |
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3,384.7 |
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(10) % |
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Gross margin |
38.0 % |
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38.4 % |
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33.5 % |
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38.8 % |
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Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses |
357.8 |
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380.6 |
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(6) % |
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1,496.6 |
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1,529.0 |
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(2) % |
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Amortization |
59.9 |
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53.6 |
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12 % |
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210.6 |
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219.3 |
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(4) % |
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— |
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867.3 |
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(100) % |
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507.5 |
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1,661.6 |
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(69) % |
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Other intangible assets impairment charges |
— |
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112.7 |
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(100) % |
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454.2 |
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320.9 |
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42 % |
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Other special project costs |
4.5 |
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7.9 |
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(43) % |
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21.1 |
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35.8 |
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(41) % |
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Loss (gain) on divestitures – net |
— |
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(0.9) |
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100 % |
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— |
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310.1 |
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(100) % |
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Other operating expense (income) – net |
(4.6) |
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1.2 |
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n/m |
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(15.7) |
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(18.1) |
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13 % |
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Operating Income (Loss) |
444.5 |
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(599.1) |
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n/m |
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360.2 |
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(673.9) |
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n/m |
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Operating margin |
19.6 % |
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(27.9) % |
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4.0 % |
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(7.7) % |
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Interest expense – net |
(87.9) |
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(94.2) |
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(7) % |
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(381.2) |
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(388.7) |
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(2) % |
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Other debt gains (charges) – net |
— |
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(0.1) |
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100 % |
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— |
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30.2 |
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(100) % |
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Other income (expense) – net |
(29.0) |
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(3.7) |
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n/m |
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(41.4) |
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(14.4) |
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n/m |
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Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes |
327.6 |
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(697.1) |
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147 % |
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(62.4) |
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(1,046.8) |
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94 % |
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Income tax expense (benefit) |
(60.5) |
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31.9 |
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n/m |
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76.3 |
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184.0 |
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(59) % |
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Net Income (Loss) |
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( |
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n/m |
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( |
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( |
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89 % |
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Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share |
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( |
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n/m |
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( |
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( |
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89 % |
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Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share – |
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( |
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n/m |
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( |
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( |
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89 % |
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Dividends Declared Per Common Share |
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2 % |
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2 % |
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Weighted-average shares outstanding |
106.7 |
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106.4 |
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— % |
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106.7 |
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106.4 |
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— % |
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Weighted-average shares outstanding – |
106.9 |
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106.4 |
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— % |
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106.7 |
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106.4 |
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— % |
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets |
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(Dollars in millions) |
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Assets |
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Current Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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Trade receivables – net |
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656.3 |
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619.0 |
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Inventories |
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1,126.5 |
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1,209.4 |
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Other current assets |
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131.7 |
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248.3 |
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Total Current Assets |
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1,973.1 |
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2,146.6 |
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Property, Plant, and Equipment – Net |
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3,032.1 |
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3,079.6 |
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Other Noncurrent Assets |
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5,205.0 |
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5,710.0 |
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Other intangible assets – net |
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5,683.7 |
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6,346.9 |
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Other noncurrent assets |
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325.5 |
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280.2 |
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Total Other Noncurrent Assets |
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11,214.2 |
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12,337.1 |
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Total Assets |
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity |
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Current Liabilities |
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Accounts payable |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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150.0 |
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— |
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Short-term borrowings |
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420.9 |
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640.8 |
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Other current liabilities |
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792.2 |
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722.5 |
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Total Current Liabilities |
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2,538.2 |
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2,652.0 |
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Noncurrent Liabilities |
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Long-term debt, less current portion |
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6,392.8 |
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7,036.8 |
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Other noncurrent liabilities |
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1,744.6 |
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1,791.9 |
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Total Noncurrent Liabilities |
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8,137.4 |
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8,828.7 |
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Total Shareholders' Equity |
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5,543.8 |
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6,082.6 |
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity |
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow |
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Three Months Ended |
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Year Ended |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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(Dollars in millions) |
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Operating Activities |
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Net income (loss) |
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( |
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( |
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( |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by |
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Depreciation |
74.5 |
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69.8 |
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346.4 |
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283.2 |
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Amortization |
59.9 |
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53.6 |
|
210.6 |
|
219.3 |
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|
— |
|
867.3 |
|
507.5 |
|
1,661.6 |
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Other intangible assets impairment charges |
— |
|
112.7 |
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454.2 |
|
320.9 |
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Pension settlement loss (gain) |
26.6 |
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— |
|
34.4 |
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— |
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Share-based compensation expense |
3.2 |
|
4.7 |
|
23.6 |
|
29.9 |
|
Loss (gain) on divestitures – net |
— |
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(0.9) |
|
— |
|
310.1 |
|
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) |
(91.5) |
|
(44.8) |
|
(103.3) |
|
(108.0) |
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Loss (gain) on disposal of assets – net |
3.6 |
|
9.7 |
|
3.9 |
|
12.6 |
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Other noncash adjustments – net |
9.3 |
|
11.5 |
|
50.9 |
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15.3 |
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Defined benefit pension contributions |
(8.1) |
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(1.3) |
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(11.5) |
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(5.0) |
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Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect from acquisition and |
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Trade receivables |
(10.6) |
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36.7 |
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(36.9) |
|
117.2 |
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Inventories |
44.7 |
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(121.4) |
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83.3 |
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(180.6) |
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Other current assets |
(26.3) |
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(21.2) |
|
61.1 |
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(48.9) |
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Accounts payable |
38.8 |
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137.2 |
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(112.0) |
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(36.5) |
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Accrued liabilities |
36.3 |
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31.6 |
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(48.5) |
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(85.4) |
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Income and other taxes |
23.8 |
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(17.1) |
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142.6 |
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(50.6) |
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Other – net |
6.9 |
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(5.2) |
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6.0 |
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(13.9) |
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Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Operating Activities |
579.2 |
|
393.9 |
|
1,473.6 |
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1,210.4 |
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Investing Activities |
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Proceeds from divestitures – net |
— |
|
35.5 |
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— |
|
326.0 |
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Additions to property, plant, and equipment |
(95.3) |
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(95.0) |
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(317.4) |
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(393.8) |
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Proceeds from disposal of property, plant, and equipment |
— |
|
6.8 |
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13.1 |
|
7.0 |
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Collateral received (pledged) for derivative cash margin accounts |
10.1 |
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(29.0) |
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44.9 |
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(39.4) |
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Other – net |
0.3 |
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(0.1) |
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0.6 |
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(0.1) |
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Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Investing Activities |
(84.9) |
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(81.8) |
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(258.8) |
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(100.3) |
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Financing Activities |
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Short-term borrowings (repayments) – net |
(70.5) |
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172.4 |
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(251.5) |
|
19.2 |
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Proceeds from long-term debt |
— |
|
650.0 |
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— |
|
650.0 |
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Repayments of long-term debt |
(300.0) |
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(1,000.0) |
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(500.0) |
|
(1,300.0) |
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Capitalized debt issuance costs |
— |
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(3.0) |
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— |
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(3.0) |
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Quarterly dividends paid |
(116.8) |
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(114.5) |
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(464.7) |
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(455.4) |
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Purchase of treasury shares |
(0.4) |
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(0.2) |
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(5.6) |
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(3.3) |
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Other – net |
(1.1) |
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3.2 |
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(4.7) |
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(10.2) |
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Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Financing Activities |
(488.8) |
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(292.1) |
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(1,226.5) |
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(1,102.7) |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
0.3 |
|
2.7 |
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0.4 |
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0.5 |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
5.8 |
|
22.7 |
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(11.3) |
|
7.9 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
52.8 |
|
47.2 |
|
69.9 |
|
62.0 |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period |
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Unaudited Supplemental Schedule |
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Three Months Ended |
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Year Ended |
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2026 |
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% of
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2025 |
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% of
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2026 |
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% of
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2025 |
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% of
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(Dollars in millions) |
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Net sales |
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Selling, distribution, and |
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Marketing |
94.1 |
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4.1 % |
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124.3 |
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5.8 % |
|
463.8 |
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5.1 % |
|
468.2 |
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5.4 % |
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Selling |
66.9 |
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2.9 % |
|
63.2 |
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2.9 % |
|
264.0 |
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2.9 % |
|
263.7 |
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3.0 % |
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Distribution |
67.9 |
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3.0 % |
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72.3 |
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3.4 % |
|
281.5 |
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3.1 % |
|
286.4 |
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3.3 % |
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General and administrative |
128.9 |
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5.7 % |
|
120.8 |
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5.6 % |
|
487.3 |
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5.4 % |
|
510.7 |
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5.9 % |
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Total selling, distribution, and |
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15.8 % |
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17.8 % |
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16.5 % |
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17.5 % |
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Amounts may not add due to rounding. |
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Unaudited Reportable Segments |
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Three Months Ended |
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Year Ended |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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(Dollars in millions) |
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Net sales: |
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454.1 |
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449.8 |
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1,853.9 |
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1,877.0 |
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401.7 |
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395.5 |
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1,600.0 |
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1,663.6 |
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Sweet Baked Snacks |
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237.2 |
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251.0 |
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971.3 |
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1,178.8 |
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Away From Home |
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228.3 |
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199.2 |
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879.0 |
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763.0 |
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Other (A) |
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116.2 |
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109.7 |
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441.8 |
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437.1 |
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Total net sales |
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Segment profit: |
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124.7 |
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91.0 |
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444.7 |
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425.3 |
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125.7 |
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106.1 |
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473.3 |
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459.6 |
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Sweet Baked Snacks |
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29.0 |
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20.0 |
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97.2 |
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219.8 |
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Away From Home |
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55.3 |
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45.8 |
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220.1 |
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176.1 |
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Other (A) |
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20.5 |
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23.4 |
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69.6 |
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71.3 |
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Total segment profit |
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Amortization |
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(59.9) |
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(53.6) |
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(210.6) |
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(219.3) |
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— |
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(867.3) |
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(507.5) |
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(1,661.6) |
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Other intangible assets impairment charges |
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— |
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(112.7) |
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(454.2) |
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(320.9) |
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Gain (loss) on divestitures – net |
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— |
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0.9 |
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— |
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(310.1) |
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Interest expense – net |
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(87.9) |
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(94.2) |
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(381.2) |
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(388.7) |
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Change in net cumulative unallocated derivative gains and losses |
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32.2 |
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16.5 |
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(58.6) |
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58.2 |
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Cost of products sold – special project costs |
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(5.4) |
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2.6 |
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(66.1) |
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(9.1) |
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Other special project costs |
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(4.5) |
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(7.9) |
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(21.1) |
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(35.8) |
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Other debt gains (charges) – net |
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— |
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(0.1) |
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— |
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30.2 |
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Corporate administrative expenses |
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(87.1) |
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(75.1) |
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(328.1) |
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(322.5) |
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Other income (expense) – net |
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(29.0) |
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(3.7) |
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(41.4) |
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(14.4) |
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Income (loss) before income taxes |
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( |
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( |
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( |
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Segment profit margin: |
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25.8 % |
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28.6 % |
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21.2 % |
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28.3 % |
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27.5 % |
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20.2 % |
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24.0 % |
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22.7 % |
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31.3 % |
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26.8 % |
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29.6 % |
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27.6 % |
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Sweet Baked Snacks |
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12.2 % |
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8.0 % |
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10.0 % |
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18.6 % |
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Away From Home |
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24.2 % |
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23.0 % |
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25.0 % |
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23.1 % |
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Other (A) |
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17.6 % |
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21.3 % |
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15.8 % |
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16.3 % |
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(A) Represents the International operating segment. |
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures, including: net sales excluding divestitures and foreign currency exchange; adjusted gross profit; adjusted operating income; adjusted income; adjusted earnings per share; earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, impairment charges related to intangible assets, and gains and losses on divestitures ("EBITDA (as adjusted)"); and free cash flow, as key measures for purposes of evaluating performance internally. The Company believes that investors' understanding of its performance is enhanced by disclosing these performance measures. Furthermore, these non-GAAP financial measures are used by management in preparation of the annual budget and for the monthly analyses of its operating results. The Board of Directors also utilizes certain non-GAAP financial measures as components for measuring performance for incentive compensation purposes.
Non-GAAP financial measures exclude certain items affecting comparability that can significantly affect the year-over-year assessment of operating results, which include amortization expense and impairment charges related to intangible assets; certain divestiture, acquisition, integration, and restructuring costs ("special project costs"); gains and losses on divestitures; the net change in cumulative unallocated gains and losses on commodity and foreign currency exchange derivative activities ("change in net cumulative unallocated derivative gains and losses"); and other infrequently occurring items that do not directly reflect ongoing operating results. Income taxes, as adjusted is calculated using an adjusted effective income tax rate that is applied to adjusted income before income taxes and reflects the exclusion of the previously discussed items, as well as any adjustments for one-time tax-related activities, when they occur. While this adjusted effective income tax rate does not generally differ materially from the GAAP effective income tax rate, certain exclusions from non-GAAP results, such as the unfavorable income tax impact associated with the impairment charges for the Sweet Baked Snacks reporting unit, can significantly impact the adjusted effective income tax rate.
These non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to replace the presentation of financial results in accordance with
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Unaudited Non-GAAP Financial Measures |
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Three Months Ended |
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Year Ended |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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Increase |
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% |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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Increase |
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% |
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(Dollars in millions) |
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Net sales reconciliation: |
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Net sales |
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6 % |
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4 % |
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Sweet Baked Snacks value |
— |
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(5.1) |
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5.1 |
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— |
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— |
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(48.4) |
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48.4 |
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1 |
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Voortman ® divestiture |
— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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(86.3) |
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86.3 |
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1 |
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Foreign currency exchange |
(3.1) |
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— |
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(3.1) |
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— |
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(3.3) |
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— |
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(3.3) |
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— |
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Net sales excluding divestitures |
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6 % |
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5 % |
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Amounts may not add due to rounding. |
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Unaudited Non-GAAP Financial Measures |
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Three Months Ended |
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Year Ended |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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(Dollars in millions, except per share data) |
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Gross profit reconciliation: |
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Gross profit |
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Change in net cumulative unallocated derivative gains and losses |
(32.2) |
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(16.5) |
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58.6 |
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(58.2) |
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Cost of products sold – special project costs |
5.4 |
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(2.6) |
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66.1 |
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9.1 |
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Adjusted gross profit |
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% of net sales |
36.8 % |
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37.5 % |
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34.9 % |
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38.2 % |
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Operating income (loss) reconciliation: |
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Operating income (loss) |
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( |
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( |
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Amortization |
59.9 |
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53.6 |
|
210.6 |
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219.3 |
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— |
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867.3 |
|
507.5 |
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1,661.6 |
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Other intangible assets impairment charges |
— |
|
112.7 |
|
454.2 |
|
320.9 |
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Loss (gain) on divestitures – net |
— |
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(0.9) |
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— |
|
310.1 |
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Change in net cumulative unallocated derivative gains and losses |
(32.2) |
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(16.5) |
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58.6 |
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(58.2) |
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Cost of products sold – special project costs |
5.4 |
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(2.6) |
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66.1 |
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9.1 |
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Other special project costs |
4.5 |
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7.9 |
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21.1 |
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35.8 |
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Adjusted operating income |
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% of net sales |
21.3 % |
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19.7 % |
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18.5 % |
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20.9 % |
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Net income (loss) reconciliation: |
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Net income (loss) |
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( |
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( |
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( |
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Income tax expense (benefit) |
(60.5) |
|
31.9 |
|
76.3 |
|
184.0 |
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Amortization |
59.9 |
|
53.6 |
|
210.6 |
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219.3 |
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— |
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867.3 |
|
507.5 |
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1,661.6 |
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Other intangible assets impairment charges |
— |
|
112.7 |
|
454.2 |
|
320.9 |
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Loss (gain) on divestitures – net |
— |
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(0.9) |
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— |
|
310.1 |
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Change in net cumulative unallocated derivative gains and losses |
(32.2) |
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(16.5) |
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58.6 |
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(58.2) |
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Cost of products sold – special project costs |
5.4 |
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(2.6) |
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66.1 |
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9.1 |
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Other special project costs |
4.5 |
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7.9 |
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21.1 |
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35.8 |
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Other expense – special project costs |
0.3 |
|
— |
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1.3 |
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— |
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Other infrequently occurring items: |
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Other debt charges (gains) – net (A) |
— |
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0.1 |
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— |
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(30.2) |
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Pension plan termination settlement charges (B) |
26.2 |
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— |
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34.0 |
|
— |
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Adjusted income before income taxes |
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Income taxes, as adjusted |
96.1 |
|
77.7 |
|
313.2 |
|
342.8 |
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Adjusted income |
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Weighted-average shares outstanding – assuming dilution (C) |
106.9 |
|
106.7 |
|
106.9 |
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106.6 |
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Adjusted earnings per share – assuming dilution (C) |
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(A) Net other debt charges (gains) includes a net gain on extinguishment of debt as a result of the tender offers completed during 2025. |
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(B) Pension plan termination settlement charges represents the pre-tax settlement charges recognized during 2026 related to the termination of one of the Company's |
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(C) Adjusted earnings per common share – assuming dilution for 2026 and 2025 was computed using the treasury stock method. Further, for the twelve months ended |
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Unaudited Non-GAAP Financial Measures |
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Three Months Ended |
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Year Ended |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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(Dollars in millions) |
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EBITDA (as adjusted) reconciliation: |
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Net income (loss) |
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( |
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( |
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( |
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Income tax expense (benefit) |
(60.5) |
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31.9 |
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76.3 |
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184.0 |
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Interest expense – net |
87.9 |
|
94.2 |
|
381.2 |
|
388.7 |
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Depreciation |
74.5 |
|
69.8 |
|
346.4 |
|
283.2 |
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Amortization |
59.9 |
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53.6 |
|
210.6 |
|
219.3 |
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— |
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867.3 |
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507.5 |
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1,661.6 |
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Other intangible assets impairment charges |
— |
|
112.7 |
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454.2 |
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320.9 |
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Loss (gain) on divestitures – net |
— |
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(0.9) |
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— |
|
310.1 |
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EBITDA (as adjusted) |
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% of net sales |
24.2 % |
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23.3 % |
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20.3 % |
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24.5 % |
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Free cash flow reconciliation: |
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Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities |
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Additions to property, plant, and equipment |
(95.3) |
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(95.0) |
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(317.4) |
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(393.8) |
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Free cash flow |
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The following tables provide a reconciliation of the Company's fiscal year 2027 guidance for estimated adjusted earnings per share and free cash flow.
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Year Ending |
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Low |
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High |
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Net income per common share – assuming dilution reconciliation: |
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Net income per common share – assuming dilution |
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Change in net cumulative unallocated derivative gains and losses(A) |
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0.16 |
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0.16 |
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Amortization |
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1.64 |
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1.64 |
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Adjusted effective income tax rate impact |
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0.01 |
|
0.01 |
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Adjusted earnings per share |
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(A) We are unable to project derivative gains and losses on a forward-looking basis as these will vary each quarter based on market conditions and derivative positions taken. The change in unallocated derivative gains and losses in the table above reflects the net impact of the gains and losses that have been recognized in the Company's GAAP results and excluded from non-GAAP results as of |
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Year Ending |
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(Dollars in |
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Free cash flow reconciliation: |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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Additions to property, plant, and equipment |
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(325.0) |
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Free cash flow |
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