MUELLER INDUSTRIES INC

Previous wording

•Piping Systems: The Piping Systems segment is composed of Domestic Piping Systems Group, Great Lakes Copper, European Operations, Trading Group, Jungwoo-Mueller (our South Korean joint venture), and Mueller Middle East (our Bahraini joint venture). The Domestic Piping Systems Group manufactures and distributes copper tube, fittings, and line sets. These products are manufactured in the U.S., sold in the U.S., and exported to markets worldwide. Great Lakes Copper manufactures copper tube and line sets in Canada and sells the products primarily in the U.S. and Canada. European Operations manufactures copper tube in the United Kingdom, which is sold throughout Europe. The Trading Group manufactures pipe nipples and sources products for import distribution in North America.

Current wording

•Piping Systems: The Piping Systems segment is composed of Domestic Piping Systems Group, Great Lakes Copper, European Operations, Trading Group, Jungwoo-Mueller (our South Korean joint venture), and Mueller Middle East (our Bahraini joint venture). The Domestic Piping Systems Group manufactures and distributes copper tube, fittings, and line sets. These products are manufactured in the U.S., sold in the U.S., and exported to markets worldwide. Great Lakes Copper manufactures copper tube and line sets in Canada and sells the products primarily in Canada. European Operations manufactures copper tube in the United Kingdom, which is sold throughout Europe. The Trading Group manufactures pipe nipples and sources products for import distribution in North America. Jungwoo-Mueller manufactures copper-based joining products that are sold worldwide. Mueller Middle East manufactures copper tube and serves markets in the Middle East and Northern Africa. The Piping Systems segment sells products to wholesalers in the plumbing and refrigeration markets, distributors to the manufactured housing and recreational vehicle industries, building material retailers, and air-conditioning original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the June 2026 seasonally adjusted annual rate of new housing starts was 1.43 million, compared to the June 2025 rate of 1.38 million. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.28 percent for the first half of 2026 and 6.60 percent for the year ended December 2025. The private non-residential construction sector includes offices, industrial, health care, and retail projects. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the seasonally adjusted annual value of private nonresidential construction put in place was $738.7 billion in May 2026 compared to the May 2025 rate of $791.0 billion.

Current wording

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the September 2026 seasonally adjusted annual rate of new housing starts was 1.22 million, compared to the September 2025 rate of 1.32 million. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.41 percent for the first nine months of 2026 and 6.60 percent for the year ended December 2025. The private nonresidential construction sector includes offices, industrial, health care, and retail projects. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the seasonally adjusted annual value of private nonresidential construction put in place was $773.0 billion in August 2026 compared to the August 2025 rate of $780.4 billion.

Previous wording

The increase in net sales during the second quarter of 2026 was primarily due to (i) higher net selling prices of $184.6 million in our core product lines, primarily copper tube, brass rod, and high-quality wire and cable, related to the rise in raw material costs, (ii) sales of $62.5 million recorded by Bison, acquired on March 30, 2026, (iii) an increase in sales of $36.0 million in our non-core product lines, and (iv) higher unit sales volume of $17.4 million in our core product lines, primarily brass rod and high-quality wire and cable. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in sales of $10.7 million as a result of the sale of Sherwood during the first quarter of 2026.

Current wording

The increase in net sales during the third quarter of 2026 was primarily due to (i) higher net selling prices of $198.6 million in our core product lines, primarily copper tube, brass rod, and high-quality wire and cable, related to the rise in raw material costs, (ii) higher unit sales volume of $83.5 million in our core product lines, primarily brass rod and high-quality wire and cable, (iii) sales of $52.2 million recorded by Bison, acquired on March 30, 2026, and (iv) an increase in sales of $16.3 million in our non-core product lines. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in sales of $9.8 million as a result of the sale of Sherwood during the first quarter of 2026.

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The increase in net sales during the first half of 2026 was primarily due to (i) higher net selling prices of $400.7 million in our core product lines, (ii) sales of $62.5 million recorded by Bison, and (iii) an increase in sales of $52.7 million in our non-core product lines. These increases were partially offset by (i) a decrease in sales of $20.3 million as a result of the sale of Sherwood and (ii) lower unit sales volume of $13.0 million in our core product lines.

Current wording

The increase in net sales during the first nine months of 2026 was primarily due to (i) higher net selling prices of $627.3 million in our core product lines, (ii) sales of $114.7 million recorded by Bison, (iii) higher unit sales volume of $69.4 million in our core product lines, and (iv) an increase in sales of $42.2 million in our non-core product lines. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in sales of $30.2 million as a result of the sale of Sherwood.

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Interest income was higher in the second quarter of 2026 primarily as a result of higher interest rates. During the second quarters of 2026 and 2025, we recognized unrealized gains on short-term investments of$6.5 million and $13.2 million, respectively. Other expense, net, was consistent with the second quarter of 2025.

Current wording

Interest income was higher in the third quarter of 2026 primarily as a result of higher interest rates. During the third quarters of 2026 and 2025, we recognized unrealized gains and losses on short-term investments of$5.9 million and $2.3 million, respectively. During the third quarter of 2025, we recognized a $4.8 million expense related to the complete withdrawal from a multiemployer pension plan.

Previous wording

Our effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2026 was 25 percent compared with 24 percent for the same period last year. The primary items impacting the effective tax rate were (i) increases related to the provision for state income taxes, net of the federal benefit, of $10.9 million and (ii) other items of $3.5 million.

Current wording

Our effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2026 was 26 percent compared with 26 percent for the same period last year. The primary item impacting the effective tax rate was an increase related to the provision for state income taxes, net of the federal benefit, of $12.0 million.

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For the second quarter of 2025, the difference between the effective tax rate and the amount computed using the U.S. federal statutory rate was primarily attributable to the provision for state income taxes, net of the federal benefit, of $10.1 million.

Current wording

For the third quarter of 2025, the difference between the effective tax rate and the amount computed using the U.S. federal statutory rate was primarily attributable to (i) the provision for state income taxes, net of the federal benefit, of $11.0 million and (ii) other items of$4.0 million.

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During the second quarters of 2026 and 2025, we recognized netincome of $6.9 million and $2.9 million, respectively, on our investments in unconsolidated affiliates.

Current wording

During the third quarters of 2026 and 2025, we recognized net income of $1.7 million and $3.7 million, respectively, on our investments in unconsolidated affiliates.

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Cost of goods sold increased inthe first half of 2026 primarily due to the factors noted above regarding the change in net sales. Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 28.8 percent compared with 29.2 percent in the prior year. Depreciation and amortization decreased slightly in the first half of 2026 primarily as a result of several long-lived assets becoming fully depreciated and long-lived assets sold with Sherwood, partially offset by incremental expenses associated with the acquisition of Bison. Selling, general, and administrative expense increased in the first half of 2026 primarily as a result of (i) higher employment costs, including incentive compensation, of $8.5 million, (ii) higher legal and professional fees of $5.1 million, and (iii) incremental expenses of $1.4 million associated with Bison. These increases were partially offset by (i) lower product-related costs of $6.1 million, (ii) lower foreign currency transaction losses of $1.7 million, (iii) the absence of $1.0 million of expenses associated with Sherwood, (iv) lower taxes and insurance of $0.9 million, (v) lower sales and marketing costs of $0.6 million, and (vi) lower repairs and maintenance of $0.6 million. In addition, during the first half of 2026 we recognized a gain of $41.4 million on the sale of our Sherwood business as well as fixed asset impairment charges on idled equipment of $2.7 million. During the first half of 2025 we recognized a gain of $36.3 million for the excess of insurance proceeds received over the losses incurred related to the March 2023 tornado at our Covington, Tennessee manufacturing operation. Lastly, during the first half of 2026 we recognized net losses on the disposal of assets of $1.7 million, compared to net gains on the disposal of assets of $14.8 million during the first half of 2025.

Current wording

Cost of goods sold increased inthe first nine months of 2026 primarily due to the factors noted above regarding the change in net sales. Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 27.6 percent compared with 30.0 percent in the prior year. Depreciation and amortization increased in the first nine months of 2026 primarily as a result of incremental expenses associated with the acquisition of Bison, partially offset by several long-lived assets becoming fully depreciated and long-lived assets sold with Sherwood. Selling, general, and administrative expense increased in the first nine months of 2026 primarily as a result of (i) higher employment costs, including incentive compensation, of $11.2 million, (ii) higher legal and professional fees of $9.4 million, and (iii) incremental expenses of $1.7 million associated with Bison. These increases were partially offset by (i) lower product-related costs of $7.9 million, (ii) the favorable settlement of product liability claims of $3.2 million, (iii) lower foreign currency transaction losses of $1.5 million, (iv) the absence of $1.5 million of expenses associated with Sherwood, and (v) lower taxes and insurance of $1.5 million. In addition, during the first nine months of 2026, we recognized a gain of $41.4 million on the sale of our Sherwood business, as well as a gain of $4.4 million for the proceeds received related to a weather-related insurance claim at Bison. During the first nine months of 2025, we recognized a gain of $41.1 million for the excess of insurance proceeds received over the losses incurred related to the March 2023 tornado at our Covington, Tennessee manufacturing operation. Lastly, during the first nine months of 2026, we recognized net losses on the disposal of assets of $1.7 million and fixed asset impairment charges on idled equipment of $2.7 million, compared to net gains on the disposal of assets of $26.7 million and fixed asset impairment charges on idled equipment of $2.0 million during the first nine months of 2025.

Previous wording

Interest income increased during the first half of 2026 primarily as a result of higher interest rates. During the first half of 2026 and 2025, we recognized unrealized gains on short-term investments of $4.5 million and $8.2 million, respectively. Other expense, net, was slightly higher during the first half of 2026 primarily due to higher environmental remediation expense for our non-operating properties.

Current wording

Interest income increased during the first nine months of 2026 primarily as a result of higher interest rates. During the first nine months of 2026 and 2025, we recognized unrealized gains on short-term investments of $10.4 million and $5.9 million, respectively. During the first nine months of 2025, we recognized a $4.8 million expense related to the complete withdrawal from a multiemployer pension plan. Other expense, net, was slightly higher during the first nine months of 2026 primarily due to higher environmental remediation expense for our non-operating properties and lower dividend income earned on short-term investments in 2026.

Previous wording

Our effective tax rate for the first half of 2026 was 25 percent compared with 24 percent for the same period last year. The items impacting the effective tax rate were primarily related to (i) the provision for state income taxes, net of the federal benefit, of $21.6 million and (ii) other adjustments of $5.0 million.

Current wording

Our effective tax rate for the first nine months of 2026 was 25 percent compared with 25 percent for the same period last year. The items impacting the effective tax rate were primarily related to (i) the provision for state income taxes, net of the federal benefit, of $33.6 million and (ii) other adjustments of $6.7 million.

Previous wording

For the first half of 2025, the primary item impacting the effective tax rate was an increase related to the provision for state income taxes, net of the federal benefit, of $16.9 million.

Current wording

For the first nine months of 2025, the primary items impacting the effective tax rate were (i) an increase related to the provision for state income taxes, net of the federal benefit, of $27.9 million and (ii) other adjustments of$5.0 million.

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During the first half of 2026 and 2025, we recognized netincome of $7.0 million and $2.4 million, respectively, on our investments in unconsolidated affiliates.

Current wording

During the first nine months of 2026 and 2025, we recognized net income of $8.7 million and $6.1 million, respectively, on our investments in unconsolidated affiliates.

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The following table compares summary operating results for the second quarter and first half of 2026 and 2025 for the businesses comprising our Piping Systems segment:

Current wording

The following table compares summary operating results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2026 and 2025 for the businesses comprising our Piping Systems segment:

Previous wording

The increase in net sales during the second quarter of 2026 was primarily attributable to (i) higher net selling prices in the segment’s core product lines, primarily copper tube, of $125.7 million, (ii) sales of $62.5 million recorded by Bison, and (iii) an increase in sales of $28.1 million in the segment’s non-core product lines. These increases were partially offset by lower unit sales volume of $15.9 million in the segment’s core product lines.

Current wording

The increase in net sales during the third quarter of 2026 was primarily attributable to (i) higher net selling prices in the segment’s core product lines, primarily copper tube, of $122.2 million and (ii) sales of $52.2 million recorded by Bison. These increases were partially offset by (i) lower unit sales volume of $6.5 million in the segment’s core product lines and (ii) a decrease in sales of $1.5 million in the segment’s non-core product lines.

Previous wording

Net sales during the first half of 2026 increased primarily as a result of (i) higher net selling prices in the segment’s core product lines of $285.1 million, (ii) sales of $62.5 million recorded by Bison, and (iii) an increase in sales of $43.5 million in the segment’s non-core product lines. These increases were partially offset by lower unit sales volume of $67.5 million in the segment’s core product lines.

Current wording

Net sales during the first nine months of 2026 increased primarily as a result of (i) higher net selling prices in the segment’s core product lines of $431.1 million, (ii) sales of $114.7 million recorded by Bison, and (iii) an increase in sales of $15.2 million in the segment’s non-core product lines. These increases were partially offset by lower unit sales volume of $71.1 million in the segment’s core product lines.

Previous wording

The increase in cost of goods sold during the first half of 2026 was primarily due to the factors noted above regarding the change innet sales. Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 31.9 percent compared with 31.4 percent in the prior year. Depreciation and amortization increased slightly in the first half of 2026 as a result of incremental expenses associated with the acquisition of Bison. Selling, general, and administrative expense decreased for the first half of 2026 primarily as a result of (i) lower product-related costs of $6.1 million, (ii) lower foreign currency transaction losses of $2.5 million, (iii) lower sales and marketing costs of $0.8 million, and (iv) lower repairs and maintenance of $0.7 million. These decreases were partially offset by (i) higher employment costs, including incentive compensation, of $4.4 million, (ii) incremental expenses of $1.4 million associated with Bison, and (iii) higher professional fees of $0.7 million. In addition, during the first half of 2026 the segment recognized fixed asset impairment charges on idled equipment of $2.7 million and net losses on the disposal of assets of $1.6 million. During the first half of 2025, the segment recognized net gains on the disposal of assets of $15.8 million and a gain of $36.3 million for the excess of insurance proceeds received over the losses incurred related to the March 2023 tornado at our Covington, Tennessee manufacturing operation.

Current wording

The increase in cost of goods sold during the first nine months of 2026 was primarily due to the factors noted above regarding the change innet sales. Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 31.0 percent compared with 32.5 percent in the prior year. Depreciation and amortization increased in the first nine months of 2026 as a result of incremental expenses associated with the acquisition of Bison. Selling, general, and administrative expense decreased for the first nine months of 2026 primarily as a result of (i) lower product-related costs of $7.9 million and (ii) lower foreign currency transaction losses of $2.0 million. These decreases were partially offset by (i) higher employment costs, including incentive compensation, of $4.1 million, (ii) incremental expenses of $1.7 million associated with Bison, and (iii) higher professional fees of $1.2 million. In addition, during the first nine months of 2026, the segment recognized fixed asset impairment charges on idled equipment of $2.7 million and net losses on the disposal of assets of $1.6 million. It also recognized a gain of $4.4 million for the proceeds received related to a weather-related insurance claim at Bison. During the first nine months of 2025, the segment recognized net gains on the disposal of assets of $15.8 million and a gain of $41.1 million for the excess of insurance proceeds received over the losses incurred related to the March 2023 tornado at our Covington, Tennessee manufacturing operation. The segment also recognized fixed asset impairment charges on idled equipment of $2.0 million in 2025.

Previous wording

The following table compares summary operating results for the second quarter and first half of 2026 and 2025 for the businesses comprising our Industrial Metals segment:

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The following table compares summary operating results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2026 and 2025 for the businesses comprising our Industrial Metals segment:

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The increase in net sales during the second quarter of 2026 was primarily due to (i) higher net selling prices of $58.9 million in the segment’s core product lines, primarily brass rod and high-quality wire and cable, and (ii) higher unit sales volume of $33.3 million in the segment’s core product lines. These increases were slightly offset by a decrease in sales of $10.7 million as a result of the sale of Sherwood.

Current wording

The increase in net sales during the third quarter of 2026 was primarily due to (i) higher unit sales volume of $90.0 million in the segment’s core product lines, primarily brass rod and high-quality wire and cable, (ii) higher net selling prices of $76.5 million in the segment’s core product lines, and (iii) an increase in sales of $4.3 million in the segment’s non-core product lines. These increases were slightly offset by a decrease in sales of $9.8 million as a result of the sale of Sherwood.

Previous wording

The increase in net sales during the first half of 2026 was primarily due to (i) higher net selling prices of $115.6 million in the segment’s core product lines, (ii) higher unit sales volume of $54.5 million in the segment’s core product lines, and (iii) an increase in sales of $2.6 million in the segment’s non-core product lines. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in sales of $20.3 million as a result of the sale of Sherwood.

Current wording

The increase in net sales during the first nine months of 2026 was primarily due to (i) higher net selling prices of $196.2 million in the segment’s core product lines, (ii) higher unit sales volume of $140.4 million in the segment’s core product lines, and (iii) an increase in sales of $6.9 million in the segment’s non-core product lines. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in sales of $30.2 million as a result of the sale of Sherwood.

Previous wording

The increase in cost of goods sold during the first half of 2026 was primarily due to the factors noted above regarding the change in net sales. Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 17.1 percent compared with 17.1 percent in the prior year. Depreciation and amortization decreased during the first half of 2026 primarily as a result of several long-lived assets becoming fully depreciated and long-lived assets sold with Sherwood. Selling, general, and administrative expense increased slightly during the first half of 2026 primarily as a result of (i) higher employment costs of $0.9 million and (ii) higher professional fees of $0.4 million. These increases were largely offset by the absence of $1.0 million of expenses associated with Sherwood.

Current wording

The increase in cost of goods sold during the first nine months of 2026 was primarily due to the factors noted above regarding the change in net sales. Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 15.1 percent compared with 17.4 percent in the prior year. Depreciation and amortization decreased slightly during the first nine months of 2026 primarily as a result of several long-lived assets becoming fully depreciated and long-lived assets sold with Sherwood. Selling, general, and administrative expense increased slightly during the first nine months of 2026 primarily as a result of (i) higher employment costs of $1.5 million, (ii) higher professional fees of $0.9 million, and (iii) higher product liability claims of $0.9 million. These increases were largely offset by the absence of $1.5 million of expenses associated with Sherwood.

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The following table compares summary operating results for the second quarter and first half of 2026 and 2025 for the businesses comprising our Climate segment:

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The following table compares summary operating results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2026 and 2025 for the businesses comprising our Climate segment:

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Net sales for the second quarter and first half of 2026 increased primarily as a result of higher demand, particularly for products utilized in commercial construction, and an increase in volume and price in certain product lines.

Current wording

Net sales for the third quarter and first nine months of 2026 increased primarily as a result of higher demand, particularly for products utilized in commercial HVACR applications, and an increase in volume and price in certain product lines.

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Cost of goods sold increased during the second quarter of 2026 primarily due to therise in raw material costs. Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 35.7 percent compared with 38.6 percent in the prior year quarter. Depreciation and amortization and selling, general, and administrative expense were consistent with the second quarter of 2025. During the second quarter of 2025, the segment recorded a loss on the disposal of assets of $1.0 million.

Current wording

Cost of goods sold increased during the third quarter of 2026 primarily due to the rise in raw material costs. Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 39.0 percent compared with 37.6 percent in the prior year quarter. Depreciation and amortization and selling, general, and administrative expense were consistent with the third quarter of 2025.

Previous wording

Cost of goods sold increased during the first half of 2026 primarily due to factors noted above regarding the change in net sales. Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 34.9 percent compared with 37.5 percent in the prior year. Depreciation and amortization was consistent with the first half of 2025. Selling, general, and administrative expense decreased slightly primarily due to lower employment costs of $0.6 million. In addition, during the first half of 2025, the segment recorded a loss on the disposal of assets of $1.0 million.

Current wording

Cost of goods sold increased during the first nine months of 2026 primarily due to factors noted above regarding the change in net sales. Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 36.3 percent compared with 37.5 percent in the prior year. Depreciation and amortization and selling, general, and administrative expense were consistent with the first nine months of 2025. In addition, during the first nine months of 2025, the segment recorded a loss on the disposal of assets of $1.0 million.

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The following table presents selected financial information for the first half of 2026 and 2025:

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The following table presents selected financial information for the first nine months of 2026 and 2025:

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During the six months ended June 27, 2026, net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to (i) consolidated net income of $491.7 million and (ii) an increase in current liabilities of $167.9 million. There were also increases due to non-cash adjustments primarily consisting of (i) depreciation and amortization of $34.0 million and (ii) stock-based compensation expense of $15.8 million. These increases were partially offset by (i) an increase in accounts receivable of $292.2 million, (ii) an increase in inventories of $89.2 million, and (iii) a gain of $41.4 million related to the sale of the Sherwood business.

Current wording

During the nine months ended September 26, 2026, net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to (i) consolidated net income of $716.0 million and (ii) an increase in current liabilities of $219.8 million. There were also increases due to non-cash adjustments primarily consisting of (i) depreciation and amortization of $55.2 million and (ii) stock-based compensation expense of $23.3 million. These increases were partially offset by (i) an increase in accounts receivable of $253.6 million, (ii) an increase in inventories of $95.9 million, and (iii) a gain of $41.4 million related to the sale of the Sherwood business.

Previous wording

During the six months ended June 28, 2025, net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to (i) consolidated net income of $407.8 million, (ii) an increase in current liabilities of $72.3 million, and (iii) non-capital related insurance proceeds of $12.3 million for the March 2023 tornado in Covington, Tennessee. There were also increases due to non-cash adjustments primarily consisting of (i) depreciation and amortization of $35.0 million and (ii) stock-based compensation expense of $13.9 million. These increases were partially offset by (i) an increase in accounts receivable of $134.5 million, (ii) the gain of $36.3 million related to insurance proceeds for the March 2023 tornado in Covington, Tennessee, (iii) an increase in inventories of $41.2 million, (iv) net gains on the disposal of assets of $14.8 million, and (v) unrealized gains on short-term investments of $8.2 million.

Current wording

During the nine months ended September 27, 2025, net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to (i) consolidated net income of $618.0 million, (ii) an increase in current liabilities of $120.8 million, and (iii) non-capital related insurance proceeds of $15.5 million for the March 2023 tornado in Covington, Tennessee. There were also increases due to non-cash adjustments primarily consisting of (i) depreciation and amortization of $51.6 million, (ii) stock-based compensation expense of $20.3 million, and (iii) deferred income tax expense of $10.6 million. These increases were partially offset by (i) an increase in accounts receivable of $100.8 million, (ii) the gain of $41.1 million related to insurance proceeds for the March 2023 tornado in Covington, Tennessee, (iii) an increase in inventories of $40.7 million, (iv) net gains on the disposal of assets of $26.7 million, and (v) unrealized gains on short-term investments of $5.9 million.

Previous wording

The major components of net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended June 27, 2026 included (i) $138.3 million for the purchase of Bison and (ii) capital expenditures of $38.8 million. These uses were partially offset by proceeds from the sale of the Sherwood business, net of cash sold, of $57.0 million.

Current wording

The major components of net cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 26, 2026 included (i) $135.8 million for the purchase of Bison, net of cash acquired, and (ii) capital expenditures of $60.8 million. These uses were partially offset by proceeds from the sale of the Sherwood business, net of cash sold, of $57.0 million.

Previous wording

The major components of net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended June 28, 2025 included (i) capital expenditures of $30.7 million and (ii) the purchase of short-term investments of $26.6 million. These uses were partially offset by proceeds from the sale of properties of $21.1 million.

Current wording

The major components of net cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 27, 2025 included (i) capital expenditures of $49.0 million and (ii) the purchase of short-term investments of $26.6 million. These uses were partially offset by (i) proceeds from the sale of properties of $38.5 million and (ii) insurance proceeds of $4.5 million for property and equipment related to the March 2023 tornado in Covington, Tennessee.

Previous wording

For the six months ended June 27, 2026, net cash used in financing activities consisted primarily of (i) $76.4 million used to repurchase common stock of the Company, (ii) $76.1 million used for the payment of regular quarterly dividends to stockholders of the Company, and (iii) $5.0 million used for the payment of dividends to noncontrolling interests.

Current wording

For the nine months ended September 26, 2026, net cash used in financing activities consisted primarily of (i) $278.3 million used to repurchase common stock of the Company, (ii) $113.9 million used for the payment of regular quarterly dividends to stockholders of the Company, and (iii) $24.9 million net cash used to settle stock-based awards.

Previous wording

For thesix months ended June 28, 2025, net cash used in financing activities consisted primarily of (i) $243.6 million used to repurchase common stock of the Company, (ii) $54.4 million used for the payment of regular quarterly dividends to stockholders of the Company, (iii)$12.2 million used for the payment of dividends to noncontrolling interests, and (iv) $4.2 million net cash used to settle stock-based awards.

Current wording

For thenine months ended September 27, 2025, net cash used in financing activities consisted primarily of (i) $243.6 million used to repurchase common stock of the Company, (ii) $81.7 million used for the payment of regular quarterly dividends to stockholders of the Company, (iii) $29.5 million net cash used to settle stock-based awards, and (iv)$12.2 million used for the payment of dividends to noncontrolling interests.

Previous wording

As of June 27, 2026, we had$1.4 billion of cash onhand and $72.5 million available to be drawn under the Credit Agreement. Our current ratio was 4.8 to 1.

Current wording

As of September 26, 2026, we had$1.4 billion of cash onhand and $72.6 million available to be drawn under the Credit Agreement. Our current ratio was 4.4 to 1.

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We have significant environmental remediation obligations which we expect to pay over future years. Cash used for environmental remediation acti vities was approximately $1.8 million during the first half of 2026. We expect to spend approximately $3.4 million over the next twelve months for ongoing environmental remediation activities.

Current wording

We have significant environmental remediation obligations which we expect to pay over future years. Cash used for environmental remediation acti vities was approximately $2.1 million during the first nine months of 2026. We expect to spend approximately $3.3 million over the next twelve months for ongoing environmental remediation activities.

Previous wording

The Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of 17.5 cents per common share during the first and second quarters of 2026 and 12.5 cents per common share during the first and second quarters of 2025, respectively. Payment of dividends in the future is dependent upon our financial condition, cash flows, capital requirements, earnings, and other factors.

Current wording

The Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of 17.5 cents per common share during the first, second, and third quarters of 2026, and 12.5 cents per common share during the first, second, and third quarters of 2025, respectively. Payment of dividends in the future is dependent upon our financial condition, cash flows, capital requirements, earnings, and other factors.

Previous wording

The Company’s Credit Agreement provides for an unsecured $100.0 million revolving credit facility, which matures March 27, 2031. There were no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Agreement as of June 27, 2026. The Credit Agreement backed approximately $27.5 million in letters of credit at the end of the second quarter of 2026.

Current wording

The Company’s Credit Agreement provides for an unsecured $100.0 million revolving credit facility, which matures March 27, 2031. There were no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Agreement as of September 26, 2026. The Credit Agreement backed approximately $27.4 million in letters of credit at the end of the third quarter of 2026.

Previous wording

The Board of Directors has extended, until July 2026, the authorization to repurchase up to 80 million shares of the Company’s common stock through open market transactions or through privately negotiated transactions. We may cancel, suspend, or extend the time period for the repurchase of shares at any time. Any repurchases will be funded primarily through existing cash and cash from operations. We may hold any shares repurchased in treasury or use a portion of the repurchased shares for our stock-based compensation plans, as well as for other corporate purposes. From its initial authorization in 1999 through June 27, 2026, the Company has repurchased approximately 39.2 million shares under this authorization. See Part II., Item 2. below for information about the Company’s share repurchases during the quarter ended June 27, 2026.

Current wording

The Board of Directors has extended, until July 2028, the authorization to repurchase up to 80 million shares of the Company’s common stock through open market transactions or through privately negotiated transactions. We may cancel, suspend, or extend the time period for the repurchase of shares at any time. Any repurchases will be funded primarily through existing cash and cash from operations. We may hold any shares repurchased in treasury or use a portion of the repurchased shares for our stock-based compensation plans, as well as for other corporate purposes. From its initial authorization in 1999 through September 26, 2026, the Company has repurchased approxim ately 42.5 million shares under this authorization. See Part II., Item 2. below for information about the Company’s share repurchases during the quarter ended September 26, 2026.