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    Sensient Technologies Corporation Reports Results for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2025

    2/13/26 6:55:00 AM ET
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    Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE:SXT), a leading provider of flavors and colors for the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care markets, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025.

    Fourth Quarter Consolidated Results

    • Reported revenue increased 4.5% to $393.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 versus last year's fourth quarter results of $376.4 million. On a local currency basis(1), revenue increased 2.0%.
    • Reported operating income decreased 9.1% to $38.2 million compared to $42.0 million recorded in the fourth quarter of 2024. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company recorded $6.3 million of costs related to its Portfolio Optimization Plan versus last year's $0.9 million in the fourth quarter. Local currency adjusted operating income(1) and local currency adjusted EBITDA(1) were both flat in the fourth quarter.
    • Reported earnings per share decreased 15.5% to 60 cents in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to 71 cents in the fourth quarter of 2024. Local currency adjusted diluted EPS(1) increased 6.2% in the fourth quarter.

    "Sensient delivered strong results in 2025 driven by exceptional new sales wins. We executed on our strategy, delivered meaningful value to our customers, and strengthened our position for the opportunities ahead. I remain very confident about our performance and the momentum we have going forward," said Paul Manning, Sensient's Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer.

    Fourth Quarter Group Results

    Reported Local Currency(1)
    Revenue Quarter Year-to-Date Quarter Year-to-Date
    Flavors & Extracts

    -0.6%

     

    -0.9%

     

    -2.4%

     

    -1.3%

    Color

    10.9%

     

    8.1%

     

    7.0%

     

    7.4%

    Asia Pacific

    -1.0%

     

    3.5%

     

    -1.9%

     

    2.4%

    Total Revenue

    4.5%

     

    3.5%

     

    2.0%

     

    2.9%

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Reported

     

    Local Currency Adjusted(1)

    Operating Income

    Quarter

     

    Year-to-Date

     

    Quarter

     

    Year-to-Date

    Flavors & Extracts

    -10.0%

     

    3.8%

     

    -11.6%

     

    3.4%

    Color

    12.2%

     

    18.2%

     

    7.2%

     

    16.9%

    Asia Pacific

    2.4%

     

    6.3%

     

    0.6%

     

    3.8%

    Total Operating Income

    -9.1%

     

    8.1%

     

    -0.4%

     

    11.1%

     

    The Flavors & Extracts Group reported fourth quarter 2025 revenue of $187.0 million, a decrease of $1.1 million versus the prior year's fourth quarter. The Group's revenue was unfavorably impacted by lower volumes, particularly in the agricultural ingredients product line. This decline was partially offset by higher prices. Segment operating income was $19.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, a decrease of $2.1 million compared to the prior year's fourth quarter. The decrease in segment operating income was driven by the decline in the volume in the agricultural ingredients product line along with a one-time charge of approximately $3 million stemming from the impact of severe rains from atmospheric river events late in the year that disrupted the harvest and production.

    The Color Group reported revenue of $175.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase of $17.3 million compared to the prior year's fourth quarter. The Group's revenue increase was driven by strong volume growth and higher prices in the food and pharmaceutical product lines. Segment operating income was $29.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase of $3.2 million compared to the prior year's fourth quarter results.

    The Asia Pacific Group reported revenue of $41.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, a decrease of $0.4 million compared to the prior year's fourth quarter. Segment operating income was $8.7 million in the quarter, an increase of $0.2 million compared to the prior year's fourth quarter.

    Corporate & Other reported operating expenses were $19.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $14.4 million of operating expenses reported in the prior year's fourth quarter. The higher operating expenses were primarily due to higher Portfolio Optimization Plan costs in the quarter. Local currency adjusted operating expenses(1) for Corporate & Other decreased $0.3 million compared to the prior year's fourth quarter, primarily due to lower performance-based compensation costs recorded in 2025.

    2026 OUTLOOK

     
    Metric Current Guidance
     
    Local Currency Revenue(1) Mid-Single-Digit to Double-Digit Growth
     
    Local Currency Adjusted EBITDA(1) Mid-Single-Digit to Double-Digit Growth
     
    Diluted EPS (GAAP) Between $3.60 and $3.80*
     
    Local Currency Adjusted Diluted EPS(1) Mid-Single-Digit to High Single-Digit Growth
     
    *Based on current exchange rates, foreign currency impact is expected to be immaterial for the year.

    The Company's guidance is based on current conditions and economic and market trends in the markets in which the Company operates and is subject to various risks and uncertainties as described below.

    (1)

    Please refer to "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts" at the end of this release for more information regarding our non-GAAP financial measures.

    USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

    The Company's non-GAAP financial measures eliminate the impact of certain items, which, depending on the measure, include: currency movements, depreciation and amortization, Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, and non-cash share-based compensation. These measures are provided to enhance the overall understanding of the Company's performance when viewed together with the GAAP results. Refer to "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts" at the end of this release.

    CONFERENCE CALL

    The Company will host a conference call to discuss its 2025 fourth quarter financial results at 8:30 a.m. CST on Friday, February 13, 2026. To participate in the conference call, contact Chorus Call Inc. at (844) 492-3726 or (412) 317-1078, and ask to join the Sensient Technologies Corporation conference call. Alternatively, the call can be accessed by using the webcast link that is available on the Investor Information section of the Company's web site at www.sensient.com.

    A replay of the call will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through February 20, 2026 by calling (855) 669-9658 and using access code 4128932. An audio replay and written transcript of the call will also be posted on the Investor Information section of the Company's web site at www.sensient.com on or after February 18, 2026.

    This release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Federal securities laws including in the quote from our Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer and under "2026 Outlook" above. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors concerning the Company's operations and business environment. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by these forward-looking statements and that could adversely affect the Company's future financial performance include the following: the Company's ability to manage general business, economic, and capital market conditions, including actions taken by customers in response to such market conditions, and the impact of recessions and economic downturns; the impact of macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility, including inflation and shortages impacting the availability and cost of raw materials, energy, and other supplies, disruptions and delays in the Company's supply chain, and the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East; industry, regulatory, legal, and economic factors related to the Company's domestic and international business; the effects of tariffs, trade barriers, and disputes; the availability and cost of labor, logistics, and transportation; the pace and nature of new product introductions by the Company and the Company's customers; the Company's ability to anticipate and respond to changing consumer preferences, changing technologies, and changing regulations; the Company's ability to successfully implement its growth strategies; the outcome of the Company's various productivity-improvement and cost-reduction efforts, acquisition and divestiture activities, and Portfolio Optimization Plan; growth in markets for products in which the Company competes; industry and customer acceptance of price increases; actions by competitors; the Company's ability to enhance its innovation efforts and drive cost efficiencies; currency exchange rate fluctuations; and other factors included in "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and in other documents that the Company files with the SEC. The risks and uncertainties identified above are not the only risks the Company faces. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that it currently believes to be immaterial also may adversely affect the Company. Should any known or unknown risks and uncertainties develop into actual events, these developments could have material adverse effects on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. This release contains time-sensitive information that reflects management's best analysis only as of the date of this release. Except to the extent required by applicable laws, the Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied herein will not be realized.

    ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES

    Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients. Sensient uses advanced technologies and robust global supply chain capabilities to develop specialized solutions for food and beverages, as well as products that serve the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and personal care industries. Sensient's customers range in size from small entrepreneurial businesses to major international manufacturers representing some of the world's best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

    www.sensient.com

     

    Sensient Technologies Corporation

    (In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)
    (Unaudited)
     
    Consolidated Statements of Earnings

    Three Months Ended December 31,

     

    Year Ended December 31,

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    2025

     

     

     

    2024

     

     

    % Change

     

     

    2025

     

     

     

    2024

     

     

    % Change

     
    Revenue

    $

    393,447

     

    $

    376,420

     

    4.5

    %

    $

    1,612,111

     

    $

    1,557,228

     

    3.5

    %

     
    Cost of products sold

     

    270,098

     

     

    257,002

     

    5.1

    %

     

    1,072,811

     

     

    1,050,135

     

    2.2

    %

    Selling and administrative expenses

     

    85,163

     

     

    77,422

     

    10.0

    %

     

    332,172

     

     

    315,514

     

    5.3

    %

     
    Operating income

     

    38,186

     

     

    41,996

     

    (9.1

    %)

     

    207,128

     

     

    191,579

     

    8.1

    %

    Interest expense

     

    7,521

     

     

    6,387

     

     

    29,581

     

     

    28,781

     

     
    Earnings before income taxes

     

    30,665

     

     

    35,609

     

     

    177,547

     

     

    162,798

     

    Income taxes

     

    5,181

     

     

    5,505

     

     

    43,058

     

     

    38,132

     

     
    Net earnings

    $

    25,484

     

    $

    30,104

     

    (15.3

    %)

    $

    134,489

     

    $

    124,666

     

    7.9

    %

     
    Earnings per share of common stock:
    Basic

    $

    0.60

     

    $

    0.71

     

    $

    3.18

     

    $

    2.96

     

     
    Diluted

    $

    0.60

     

    $

    0.71

     

    $

    3.16

     

    $

    2.94

     

     
    Average common shares outstanding:
    Basic

     

    42,254

     

     

    42,163

     

     

    42,236

     

     

    42,145

     

     
    Diluted

     

    42,669

     

     

    42,454

     

     

    42,595

     

     

    42,396

     

     
     
     
    Results by Segment

    Three Months Ended December 31,

     

    Year Ended December 31,

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Revenue

     

    2025

     

     

     

    2024

     

     

    % Change

     

     

    2025

     

     

     

    2024

     

     

    % Change

     
    Flavors & Extracts

    $

    187,041

     

    $

    188,114

     

    (0.6

    %)

    $

    786,943

     

    $

    793,698

     

    (0.9

    %)

    Color

     

    175,407

     

     

    158,134

     

    10.9

    %

     

    700,595

     

     

    647,939

     

    8.1

    %

    Asia Pacific

     

    41,429

     

     

    41,861

     

    (1.0

    %)

     

    168,156

     

     

    162,525

     

    3.5

    %

    Intersegment elimination

     

    (10,430

    )

     

    (11,689

    )

     

    (43,583

    )

     

    (46,934

    )

     
    Consolidated

    $

    393,447

     

    $

    376,420

     

    4.5

    %

    $

    1,612,111

     

    $

    1,557,228

     

    3.5

    %

     
    Operating Income
     
    Flavors & Extracts

    $

    19,208

     

    $

    21,345

     

    (10.0

    %)

    $

    100,741

     

    $

    97,094

     

    3.8

    %

    Color

     

    29,771

     

     

    26,542

     

    12.2

    %

     

    141,279

     

     

    119,529

     

    18.2

    %

    Asia Pacific

     

    8,696

     

     

    8,495

     

    2.4

    %

     

    36,622

     

     

    34,458

     

    6.3

    %

    Corporate & Other

     

    (19,489

    )

     

    (14,386

    )

     

    (71,514

    )

     

    (59,502

    )

     
    Consolidated

    $

    38,186

     

    $

    41,996

     

    (9.1

    %)

    $

    207,128

     

    $

    191,579

     

    8.1

    %

     

    Sensient Technologies Corporation

    (In thousands)
    (Unaudited)
     
    Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

    December 31,

     

    December 31,

     

    2025

     

     

     

    2024

     

     
    Cash and cash equivalents

    $

    36,533

    $

    26,626

    Trade accounts receivable

     

    305,380

     

     

    290,087

     

    Inventories

     

    678,220

     

     

    600,302

     

    Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     

    59,717

     

     

    44,871

     

    Fixed assets held for sale

     

    1,598

     

     

    -

     

    Total Current Assets

     

    1,081,448

     

     

    961,886

     

     
    Goodwill & intangible assets (net)

     

    449,827

     

     

    423,658

     

    Property, plant, and equipment (net)

     

    539,296

     

     

    491,587

     

    Other assets

     

    173,566

     

     

    146,663

     

     
    Total Assets

    $

    2,244,137

     

    $

    2,023,794

     

     
    Trade accounts payable

    $

    138,344

     

    $

    139,052

     

    Short-term borrowings

     

    352

     

     

    19,848

     

    Other current liabilities

     

    124,887

     

     

    111,739

     

    Total Current Liabilities

     

    263,583

     

     

    270,639

     

     
    Long-term debt

     

    709,232

     

     

    613,523

     

    Accrued employee and retiree benefits

     

    24,045

     

     

    24,499

     

    Other liabilities

     

    53,763

     

     

    54,147

     

    Shareholders' Equity

     

    1,193,514

     

     

    1,060,986

     

     
    Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

    $

    2,244,137

     

    $

    2,023,794

     

     

    Sensient Technologies Corporation

    (In thousands, except per share amounts)
    (Unaudited)
     
    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
    Year Ended December 31,

     

    2025

     

     

     

    2024

     

    Cash flows from operating activities:
    Net earnings

    $

    134,489

     

    $

    124,666

     

     
    Adjustments to arrive at net cash provided by operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization

     

    61,098

     

     

    60,329

     

    Share-based compensation expense

     

    13,946

     

     

    10,084

     

    Net loss (gain) on assets

     

    289

     

     

    (140

    )

    Portfolio Optimization Plan costs

     

    5,273

     

     

    1,415

     

    Deferred income taxes

     

    (2,705

    )

     

    (18,598

    )

    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
    Trade accounts receivable

     

    (1,106

    )

     

    (29,638

    )

    Inventories

     

    (62,226

    )

     

    (18,295

    )

    Prepaid expenses and other assets

     

    (19,036

    )

     

    (5,407

    )

    Trade accounts payable and other accrued expenses

     

    (1,445

    )

     

    8,995

     

    Accrued salaries, wages, and withholdings

     

    (5,093

    )

     

    22,518

     

    Income taxes

     

    1,839

     

     

    (810

    )

    Other liabilities

     

    2,503

     

     

    2,032

     

     
    Net cash provided by operating activities

     

    127,826

     

     

    157,151

     

     
    Cash flows from investing activities:
    Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment

     

    (89,409

    )

     

    (59,212

    )

    Proceeds from sale of assets

     

    496

     

     

    339

     

    Acquisition of new business

     

    (4,867

    )

     

    -

     

    Other investing activities

     

    1,098

     

     

    (336

    )

     
    Net cash used in investing activities

     

    (92,682

    )

     

    (59,209

    )

     
    Cash flows from financing activities:
    Proceeds from additional borrowings

     

    216,485

     

     

    159,321

     

    Debt payments

     

    (177,592

    )

     

    (167,073

    )

    Dividends paid

     

    (69,614

    )

     

    (69,399

    )

    Other financing activities

     

    (4,314

    )

     

    (4,395

    )

     
    Net cash used in financing activities

     

    (35,035

    )

     

    (81,546

    )

     
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     

    9,798

     

     

    (18,704

    )

     
    Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     

    9,907

     

     

    (2,308

    )

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     

    26,626

     

     

    28,934

     

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

    $

    36,533

     

    $

    26,626

     

     
     
    Supplemental Information
    Year Ended December 31,

     

    2025

     

     

    2024

     

     
    Dividends paid per share

    $

    1.64

     

    $

    1.64

     

     

    Sensient Technologies Corporation

    (In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)
    (Unaudited)
     
    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts
    The Company's results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 include adjusted operating income, adjusted net earnings, and adjusted diluted earnings per share, which, in each case, exclude Portfolio Optimization Plan costs.
     
     

    Three Months Ended December 31,

     

    Year Ended December 31,

     

    2025

     

     

     

    2024

     

     

    % Change

     

     

    2025

     

     

     

    2024

     

     

    % Change

    Operating income (GAAP)

    $

    38,186

     

    $

    41,996

     

    (9.1

    %)

    $

    207,128

     

    $

    191,579

     

    8.1

    %

    Portfolio Optimization Plan costs – Cost of products sold

     

    3,279

     

     

    839

     

     

    7,531

     

     

    1,362

     

    Portfolio Optimization Plan costs – Selling and administrative expenses

     

    3,001

     

     

     

    17

     

     

     

     

     

    8,275

     

     

     

    5,269

     

    Adjusted operating income

    $

    44,466

     

    $

    42,852

     

    3.8

    %

    $

    222,934

     

    $

    198,210

     

    12.5

    %

     
    Net earnings (GAAP)

    $

    25,484

     

    $

    30,104

     

    (15.3

    %)

    $

    134,489

     

    $

    124,666

     

    7.9

    %

    Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, before tax

     

    6,280

     

     

    856

     

     

    15,806

     

     

    6,631

     

    Tax impact of Portfolio Optimization Plan costs(1)

     

    (1,133

    )

     

    (3,570

    )

     

    (2,001

    )

     

    (4,156

    )

    Adjusted net earnings

    $

    30,631

     

    $

    27,390

     

    11.8

    %

    $

    148,294

     

    $

    127,141

     

    16.6

    %

     
    Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)

    $

    0.60

     

    $

    0.71

     

    (15.5

    %)

    $

    3.16

     

    $

    2.94

     

    7.5

    %

    Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, net of tax

     

    0.12

     

     

    (0.06

    )

     

    0.32

     

     

    0.06

     

    Adjusted diluted earnings per share

    $

    0.72

     

    $

    0.65

     

    10.8

    %

    $

    3.48

     

    $

    3.00

     

    16.0

    %

    Note: Earnings per share calculations may not foot due to rounding differences.

     

    (1) Tax impact adjustments were determined based on the nature of the underlying non-GAAP adjustments and their relevant jurisdictional tax rates.

    Results by Segment

    Three Months Ended December 31,

     

     

     

     

    Adjusted

     

     

     

     

     

    Adjusted

    Operating Income

     

    2025

     

    Adjustments(2)

     

    2025

     

     

    2024

     

    Adjustments(2)

     

    2024

     

     
    Flavors & Extracts

    $

    19,208

     

    $

    -

     

    $

    19,208

     

    $

    21,345

     

    $

    -

     

    $

    21,345

     

    Color

     

    29,771

     

     

    -

     

     

    29,771

     

     

    26,542

     

     

    -

     

     

    26,542

     

    Asia Pacific

     

    8,696

     

     

    -

     

     

    8,696

     

     

    8,495

     

     

    -

     

     

    8,495

     

    Corporate & Other

     

    (19,489

    )

     

    6,280

     

    (13,209

    )

     

    (14,386

    )

     

    856

     

    (13,530

    )

     
    Consolidated

    $

    38,186

     

    $

    6,280

     

    $

    44,466

     

    $

    41,996

     

    $

    856

     

    $

    42,852

     

     
     

    Year Ended December 31,

     

     

     

     

    Adjusted

     

     

     

     

     

    Adjusted

    Operating Income

     

    2025

     

    Adjustments(2)

     

    2025

     

     

    2024

     

    Adjustments(2)

     

    2024

     

     
    Flavors & Extracts

    $

    100,741

     

    $

    -

     

    $

    100,741

     

    $

    97,094

     

    $

    -

     

    $

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    Color

     

    141,279

     

     

    -

     

     

    141,279

     

     

    119,529

     

     

    -

     

     

    119,529

     

    Asia Pacific

     

    36,622

     

     

    -

     

     

    36,622

     

     

    34,458

     

     

    -

     

     

    34,458

     

    Corporate & Other

     

    (71,514

    )

     

    15,806

     

     

    (55,708

    )

     

    (59,502

    )

     

    6,631

     

     

    (52,871

    )

     
    Consolidated

    $

    207,128

     

    $

    15,806

     

    $

    222,934

     

    $

    191,579

     

    $

    6,631

     

    $

    198,210

     

    (2) Adjustments consist of Portfolio Optimization Plan costs.

     

    Sensient Technologies Corporation

    (Unaudited)
     
    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts - Continued
    The following table summarizes the percentage change in the 2025 results compared to the 2024 results for the corresponding periods.
     
    Three Months Ended December 31, 2025
    Revenue Total Foreign Exchange Rates Adjustments(3) Local Currency Adjusted
    Flavors & Extracts

    (0.6

    %)

    1.8

    %

    N/A

     

    (2.4

    %)

    Color

    10.9

    %

    3.9

    %

    N/A

     

    7.0

    %

    Asia Pacific

    (1.0

    %)

    0.9

    %

    N/A

     

    (1.9

    %)

    Total Revenue

    4.5

    %

    2.5

    %

    N/A

     

    2.0

    %

     
    Operating Income
    Flavors & Extracts

    (10.0

    %)

    1.6

    %

    0.0

    %

    (11.6

    %)

    Color

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    %

    5.0

    %

    0.0

    %

    7.2

    %

    Asia Pacific

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    %

    1.8

    %

    0.0

    %

    0.6

    %

    Corporate & Other

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    %

    0.0

    %

    37.9

    %

    (2.4

    %)

    Total Operating Income

    (9.1

    %)

    4.2

    %

    (12.9

    %)

    (0.4

    %)

    Diluted Earnings Per Share

    (15.5

    %)

    4.2

    %

    (25.9

    %)

    6.2

    %

    Adjusted EBITDA

    3.2

    %

    3.4

    %

    N/A

     

    (0.2

    %)

     
     
    Year Ended December 31, 2025
    Revenue Total Foreign Exchange Rates Adjustments(3) Local Currency Adjusted
    Flavors & Extracts

    (0.9

    %)

    0.4

    %

    N/A

     

    (1.3

    %)

    Color

    8.1

    %

    0.7

    %

    N/A

     

    7.4

    %

    Asia Pacific

    3.5

    %

    1.1

    %

    N/A

     

    2.4

    %

    Total Revenue

    3.5

    %

    0.6

    %

    N/A

     

    2.9

    %

     
    Operating Income
    Flavors & Extracts

    3.8

    %

    0.4

    %

    0.0

    %

    3.4

    %

    Color

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    %

    1.3

    %

    0.0

    %

    16.9

    %

    Asia Pacific

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    %

    2.5

    %

    0.0

    %

    3.8

    %

    Corporate & Other

    20.2

    %

    0.0

    %

    14.8

    %

    5.4

    %

    Total Operating Income

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    %

    1.4

    %

    (4.4

    %)

    11.1

    %

    Diluted Earnings Per Share

    7.5

    %

    1.4

    %

    (8.6

    %)

    14.7

    %

    Adjusted EBITDA

    10.9

    %

    1.1

    %

    N/A

     

    9.8

    %

    (3) Adjustments consist of Portfolio Optimization Plan costs.

     

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    (In thousands, except percentages)
    (Unaudited)

     

    Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts - Continued
    The following table summarizes the reconciliation between Operating Income (GAAP) and Adjusted EBITDA for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
     

    Three Months Ended December 31,

     

    Year Ended December 31,

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    2025

     

     

    2024

     

     

    % Change

     

     

    2025

     

     

    2024

     

     

    % Change

    Operating income (GAAP)

    $

    38,186

     

    $

    41,996

     

    (9.1

    %)

    $

    207,128

    $

    191,579

    8.1

    %

    Depreciation and amortization

     

    15,208

     

     

    15,144

     

     

    61,098

     

     

    60,329

     

    Share-based compensation expense

     

    3,362

     

     

    3,104

     

     

    13,946

     

     

    10,084

     

    Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, before tax

     

    6,280

     

     

    856

     

     

    15,806

     

     

    6,631

     

    Adjusted EBITDA

    $

    63,036

     

    $

    61,100

     

    3.2

    %

    $

    297,978

     

    $

    268,623

     

    10.9

    %

     
     
    The following table summarizes the reconciliation between Debt (GAAP) and Net Debt, and Operating Income (GAAP) and Credit Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
     

    Year Ended December 31,

    Debt

     

    2025

     

     

    2024

     

    Short-term borrowings

    $

    352

     

    $

    19,848

     

    Long-term debt

     

    709,232

     

     

    613,523

     

    Credit Agreement adjustments(4)

     

    (22,544

    )

     

    (13,129

    )

    Net Debt

    $

    687,040

     

    $

    620,242

     

     
    Operating income (GAAP)

    $

    207,128

     

    $

    191,579

     

    Depreciation and amortization

     

    61,098

     

     

    60,329

     

    Share-based compensation expense

     

    13,946

     

     

    10,084

     

    Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, before tax

     

    15,806

     

     

    6,631

     

    Other non-operating gains(5)

     

    (1,048

    )

     

    (905

    )

    Credit Adjusted EBITDA

    $

    296,930

     

    $

    267,718

     

     
    Net Debt to Credit Adjusted EBITDA 2.3x 2.3x
    (4) Adjustments include cash and cash equivalents, as described in the Company's Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (Credit Agreement), and certain letters of credit and hedge contracts.
    (5) Adjustments consist of certain financing transaction costs, certain non-financing interest items, and gains and losses related to certain non-cash, non-operating, and/or non-recurring items as described in the Credit Agreement.
     
    We have included each of these non-GAAP measures in order to provide additional information regarding our underlying operating results and comparable period-over-period performance. Such information is supplemental to information presented in accordance with GAAP and is not intended to represent a presentation in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation. Rather, they should be considered together with GAAP measures and the rest of the information included in this release and our SEC filings. Management internally reviews each of these non-GAAP measures to evaluate performance on a comparative period-to-period basis and to gain additional insight into underlying operating and performance trends, and we believe the information can be beneficial to investors for the same purposes. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

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