APTARGROUP INC

Previous wording

We reported net sales of $910.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, which represents a 2% increase compared to $895.9 million reported during the second quarter of 2023. The U.S. dollar strengthened compared to the euro and other major currencies in which we operate, resulting in a negative currency translation impact of 1%. Therefore, core sales, which excludes acquisitions and changes in foreign currency rates, increased by 3% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Our 3% core sales increase was due to strong volume growth, especially for products in our prescription, consumer healthcare and personal care applications, which more than compensated for lower tooling sales and some pricing adjustments.

Current wording

We reported net sales of $909.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, which represents a 2% increase compared to $893.0 million reported during the third quarter of 2023. The U.S. dollar weakened against most European currencies but strengthened against most Latin American currencies, resulting in no significant currency translation impact at the consolidated level. Therefore, core sales, which excludes acquisitions and changes in foreign currency rates, also increased by 2% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Our 2% core sales increase was due to strong volume growth in our prescription, food, active material and personal care applications, which more than compensated for lower volumes in our prestige fragrance applications and lower tooling sales.

Previous wording

Reported net sales for the first six months of 2024 increased 4% to $1.83 billion compared to $1.76 billion for the first six months of 2023. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates and our acquisitions of iD SCENT and Gulf Closures did not have a significant impact on our consolidated results during the first six months of 2024. Therefore, core sales, which exclude acquisitions and changes in foreign currency rates, increased by 4% in the first six months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Our 4% core sales was again due to strong volume growth for products in our prescription and consumer healthcare divisions along with increases in injectable applications, which more than compensated for some price adjustments and pass-throughs of lower input costs.

Current wording

Reported net sales for the first nine months of 2024 increased 3% to $2.73 billion compared to $2.65 billion for the first nine months of 2023. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates and our acquisitions of iD SCENT and Gulf Closures did not have a significant impact on our consolidated results during the first nine months of 2024. Therefore, core sales, which exclude acquisitions and changes in foreign currency rates, increased by 3% in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Our 3% core sales was again due to strong volume growth for products in our prescription and food applications along with increases in injectable and active material applications, which more than compensated lower tooling sales and pricing adjustments.

Previous wording

Cost of sales (“COS”) as a percent of net sales decreased to 62.4% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to 64.0% in the second quarter of 2023. Our COS percentage was positively impacted by an improved mix of our higher-margin Pharma product sales compared to the same period in 2023. We also benefited from improved operational performance and cost management initiatives.

Current wording

Cost of sales (“COS”) as a percent of net sales decreased to 61.4% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to 63.5% in the third quarter of 2023. Our COS percentage was positively impacted by an improved mix of our higher-margin Pharma services and product sales compared to the same period in 2023. We also benefited from improved operational performance and cost management initiatives, which offset an increase in input costs.

Previous wording

For the first six months of 2024, cost of sales as a percent of net sales decreased to 63.0% compared to 64.4% in the same period in 2023. This decrease is mainly due to an improved mix of our higher value Pharma products along with improved operational performance and cost management initiatives as discussed above. During the prior year period, we also incurred approximately $2 million of incremental costs related to our injectables Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) system implementation which did not repeat during 2024.

Current wording

For the first nine months of 2024, COS as a percent of net sales decreased to 62.5% compared to 64.1% in the same period in 2023. This decrease is mainly due to an improved mix of our higher value Pharma services and product sales along with improved operational performance and cost management initiatives as discussed above. During the prior year period, we also incurred approximately $16 million of incremental costs related to our injectables Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) system implementation which did not repeat during 2024.

Previous wording

Selling, research & development and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) increased by approximately $7.9 million to $149.3 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to $141.4 million during the same period in 2023. Excluding changes in foreign currency rates, SG&A increased by approximately $9.2 million in the quarter. Improvements from our cost management initiatives were more than offset by higher compensation costs, including accruals related to our current short-term incentive compensation arrangements and the timing of certain equity compensation programs expense recognition. We also incurred approximately $3.4 million of costs to evaluate potential acquisition targets during the second quarter of 2024. SG&A as a percentage of net sales increased to 16.4% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to 15.8% in the same period in 2023.

Current wording

Selling, research & development and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) increased by approximately $3.5 million to $141.6 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to $138.1 million during the same period in 2023. Excluding changes in foreign currency rates, SG&A increased by approximately $3.3 million in the quarter. Improvements from our cost management initiatives were more than offset by higher compensation costs, including accruals related to our current short-term incentive compensation and certain equity compensation programs. SG&A as a percentage of net sales increased slightly to 15.6% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to 15.5% in the same period in 2023.

Previous wording

Our selling, research & development and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) increased by $12.8 million to $302.1 million in the first six months of 2024 compared to $289.4 million during the same period in 2023. Excluding changes in foreign currency rates, SG&A increased by approximately $13.1 million in the first six months of 2024 compared to the first six months of 2023. Incremental costs related to our acquisitions of iD SCENT and Gulf Closures were $0.4 million. As discussed above, improvements from our cost management initiatives for the first six months of 2024 were more than offset by higher compensation costs, including accruals related to our current short-term incentive compensation arrangements and the timing of certain equity compensation programs expense recognition along with the potential acquisition costs mentioned above. SG&A as a percentage of net sales increased to 16.6% in the first six months of 2024 compared to 16.5% in the same period in 2023.

Current wording

Our selling, research & development and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) increased by $16.2 million to $443.7 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to $427.5 million during the same period in 2023. Excluding changes in foreign currency rates, SG&A increased by approximately $16.4 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the first nine months of 2023. Incremental costs related to our acquisitions of iD SCENT and Gulf Closures were $0.4 million. As discussed above, improvements from our cost management initiatives for the first nine months of 2024 were more than offset by higher compensation costs mentioned above. We also incurred approximately $3.4 million of costs to evaluate potential acquisition targets during the second quarter of 2024. SG&A as a percentage of net sales increased to 16.2% in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 16.1% in the same period in 2023.

Previous wording

Reported depreciation and amortization expenses increased by approximately $2.7 million to $65.0 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to $62.3 million during the same period in 2023. Excluding changes in foreign currency rates, depreciation and amortization increased by approximately $3.3 million in the second quarter compared to the second quarter of 2023. The majority of this increase relates to higher capital spending during the prior years to support our growth strategy, including new manufacturing facilities commencing production during the last year. Depreciation and amortization as a percentage of net sales increased to 7.1% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to 7.0% in the same period of the prior year.

Current wording

Reported depreciation and amortization expenses increased by approximately $4.3 million to $67.0 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to $62.7 million during the same period in 2023. Changes in foreign currency rates did not significantly affect depreciation and amortization during the third quarter 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023. The majority of this increase relates to higher capital spending during the prior years to support our growth strategy, including new manufacturing facilities commencing production during the last year. Depreciation and amortization as a percentage of net sales increased to 7.4% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to 7.0% in the same period of the prior year.

Previous wording

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by approximately $7.8 million to $129.3 million in the first six months of 2024 compared to $121.5 million during the same period a year ago. Excluding changes in foreign currency rates, depreciation and amortization increased by approximately $7.9 million in the first six months of 2024 compared to the same period a year ago. Incremental depreciation and amortization costs related to our acquisitions of iD SCENT and Gulf Closures were $0.3 million. As discussed above, this increase is due to higher internal capital investments made during the prior years. Depreciation and amortization as a percentage of net sales increased to 7.1% in the first six months of 2024 compared to 6.9% in the same period of the prior year.

Current wording

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by approximately $12.1 million to $196.3 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to $184.2 million during the same period a year ago. Excluding changes in foreign currency rates, depreciation and amortization increased by approximately $12.2 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period a year ago. Incremental depreciation and amortization costs related to our acquisitions of iD SCENT and Gulf Closures were $0.3 million. As discussed above, this increase is due to higher internal capital investments made during the prior years. Depreciation and amortization as a percentage of net sales increased to 7.2% in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 7.0% in the same period of the prior year.

Previous wording

During the third quarter of 2022, we began an initiative to better leverage our fixed cost base through growth and cost reduction measures. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we recognized $2.3 million and $5.8 million of restructuring costs related to this initiative, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, we recognized $1.9 million and $13.5 million of restructuring costs related to this initiative, respectively. The cumulative expense incurred as of June 30, 2024 was $57.5 million.

Current wording

As part of our ongoing efforts to better leverage our fixed cost base through growth and cost reduction measures, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recognized $3.9 million and $9.7 million of operational restructuring costs related to this initiative, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recognized $6.6 million and $20.1 million of restructuring costs related to this initiative, respectively. The cumulative expense incurred as of September 30, 2024 was $61.3 million.

Previous wording

Restructuring costs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

Current wording

Restructuring costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

Previous wording

Operating income increased approximately $9.5 million to $126.0 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to $116.6 million in the same period a year ago. Excluding changes in foreign currency rates, operating income increased by approximately $10.7 million in the quarter compared to the same period a year ago mainly due to the higher operating income as a result of strong sales growth in our Pharma segment along with improved operational performance and cost management initiatives. Operating income as a percentage of net sales increased to 13.8% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to 13.0% in the prior year period.

Current wording

Operating income increased approximately $19.0 million to $138.3 million in the third quarter of 2024 compared to $119.3 million in the same period a year ago. Excluding changes in foreign currency rates, operating income increased by approximately $17.7 million in the quarter compared to the same period a year ago mainly due to the strong sales growth in our Pharma segment along with improved operational performance and cost management initiatives. Operating income as a percentage of net sales increased to 15.2% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to 13.3% in the prior year period.

Previous wording

For the first six months of 2024, operating income increased approximately $37.6 million to $238.1 million compared to $200.5 million in the same period of the prior year. Excluding changes in foreign currency rates, operating income increased by approximately $37.4 million in the first six months of 2024 compared to the same period a year ago as income from our strong Pharma segment growth and improved operational performance and cost management initiatives drove the increase. Operating income as a percentage of net sales increased to 13.0% in the first six months of 2024 compared to 11.4% for the same period in the prior year.

Current wording

For the first nine months of 2024, operating income increased approximately $56.6 million to $376.4 million compared to $319.8 million in the same period of the prior year. Excluding changes in foreign currency rates, operating income increased by approximately $55.1 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period a year ago as income from our strong Pharma segment growth and improved operational performance and cost management initiatives drove the increase. Operating income as a percentage of net sales increased to 13.8% in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 12.1% for the same period in the prior year.

Previous wording

Interest expense increased $0.3 million to $20.2 million in the first six months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. As discussed above, this increase is mainly related to higher rates on existing short term variable rate borrowings. See Note 6 - Debt to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further details.

Current wording

Interest expense increased $2.6 million to $32.5 million in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. As discussed above, this increase is mainly related to higher rates on our current term loan and revolving credit facility borrowings. See Note 6 - Debt to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further details.

Previous wording

Net other income decreased $1.7 million to $2.3 million of income in the second quarter of 2024 from $4.0 million of income in the same period of the prior year. Interest income increased by $2.5 million but was offset by lower gains on our Purecycle investment of $3.0 million. This investment is recorded at fair value based on observable market prices for identical assets with the change in fair value being recorded as a net investment gain or loss in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

Current wording

Net other income increased $4.4 million to $5.1 million of income in the third quarter of 2024 from $0.7 million of income in the same period of the prior year. Interest income increased by $2.1 million due to increased cash flow generated from operations and therefore higher interest earned on higher cash deposits over the past year. We also recorded an increase in the value of our PureCycle investment of $2.3 million over the prior year period. This investment is recorded at fair value based on observable market prices for identical assets with the change in fair value being recorded as a net investment gain or loss in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. During the third quarter of 2024, we also reported a $1.9 million gain on pension curtailment for a facility closure in France, which more than compensated for lower contributions from our equity results from affiliates.

Previous wording

Net other income increased $1.1 million to $4.7 million of income for the six months ended June 30, 2024 from $3.6 million of income in the same period of the prior year. Interest income increased by approximately $4.7 million due to increased cash flow generated from operations and higher interest earned on cash deposits over the past year, which more than compensated for the change in the fair value of our PureCycle investment which resulted in $2.6 million less income during the first half of 2024 compared to the prior year period.

Current wording

Net other income increased $5.6 million to $9.8 million of income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $4.3 million of income in the same period of the prior year. Interest income increased by approximately $6.8 million. This increase, along with the pension curtailment gain discussed above, more than compensated for the lower contributions from our equity results from affiliates and the change in the fair value of our PureCycle investment which resulted in $0.3 million less income during the first nine months of 2024 compared to the prior year period.

Previous wording

The tax provision for interim periods is determined using the estimated annual effective consolidated tax rate, based on the current estimate of full-year earnings and related estimated full-year taxes, adjusted for the impact of discrete quarterly items. The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, was 23.5% and 25.1%. The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2024 reflects a favorable mix of earnings. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, was 22.1% and 25.3%. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2024 reflects a favorable mix of earnings, increased tax benefits from share-based compensation and tax incentives in certain non-U.S. jurisdictions from intellectual property development activities.

Current wording

The tax provision for interim periods is determined using the estimated annual effective consolidated tax rate, based on the current estimate of full-year earnings and related estimated full year-taxes, adjusted for the impact of discrete quarterly items.

Previous wording

We reported net income attributable to AptarGroup, Inc. of $90.5 million and $173.6 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared to $83.1 million and $137.8 million for the same periods in the prior year.

Current wording

We reported net income attributable to AptarGroup, Inc. of $100.0 million and $273.6 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, compared to $84.3 million and $222.1 million for the same periods in the prior year.

Previous wording

Net sales for the Aptar Pharma segment increased 6% in the second quarter of 2024 to $414.5 million compared to $390.7 million in the second quarter of 2023. Changes in currencies negatively affected net sales by 1%. Therefore, core sales increased by 7% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter of 2023. The majority of the sales growth is due to higher volumes in our prescription drug and consumer health care divisions. Core sales of our products to the prescription drug market increased 16% on strong demand for our products used on allergic rhinitis and central nervous system applications along with higher customer royalties. The 6% core sales growth in the consumer health care market was driven by higher demand for our eye care and nasal decongestant solutions. Sales of our products to the injectables market decreased 10% due to challenging comparisons of higher sales in the second quarter of 2023 as operations came back online after a shutdown for the implementation of our new ERP system, which did not repeat during the same period in 2024. Active material science solutions increased 7% mainly on strong growth in our probiotics and oral solid dose applications after a period of destocking due to COVID. Digital Health currently does not represent a significant percentage of the total Pharma sales.

Current wording

Net sales for the Aptar Pharma segment increased 8% in the third quarter of 2024 to $420.6 million compared to $389.2 million in the third quarter of 2023. Changes in currencies positively affected net sales by 1%. Therefore, core sales increased by 7% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter of 2023. The majority of the sales growth is due to higher volumes in our prescription drug and active material science solutions divisions. Core sales of our products to the prescription drug market increased 20% on strong demand for our products used on emergency medicines, central nervous system and allergic rhinitis applications along with higher customer royalties. The 6% core sales decline in the consumer health care market was driven by a non-product service payment in 2023 that didn't repeat. Sales of our products and services to the injectables market decreased 12%. While product sales were off slightly, the injectables division faced a difficult comparison over the prior year period due to service revenue for a customer's product launch that did not repeat. Active material science solutions increased 10% mainly on strong growth in our probiotic applications. Digital Health currently does not represent a significant percentage of the total Pharma sales.

Previous wording

Net sales for the first six months of 2024 increased by 10% to $821.8 million compared to $746.7 million in the first six months of 2023. Changes in currency rates did not impact net sales during the first six months of 2024. Therefore, core sales increased by 10% in the first six months of 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year. Core sales to the prescription drug market increased 13% on continued strong demand for our allergic rhinitis, central nervous system, pain and emergency medicine systems and higher customer royalties. The 4% core sales growth in the consumer health care market was driven by higher demand for our eye care, nasal decongestant and saline rinse solutions. Core sales of our products to the injectables market improved by 14% primarily due to the prior year shutdown of operations for the implementation of our new ERP system. Core sales of our active material science solutions increased 4% mainly on growth in our probiotics and oral solid dose applications. Digital health currently does not represent a significant percentage of the total Pharma sales.

Current wording

Net sales for the first nine months of 2024 increased by 9% to $1.24 billion compared to $1.14 billion in the first nine months of 2023. Changes in currency rates did not impact net sales during the first nine months of 2024. Therefore, core sales also increased by 9% in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year. Core sales of products included in our prescription drug division increased 16% on continued strong demand for our allergic rhinitis, central nervous system and emergency medicine systems and higher customer royalties. Core sales in the consumer health care market were flat as higher demand for our nasal decongestant and eye care solutions was offset by lower sales of dermal and cough and cold products. Core sales of our products to the injectables market improved by 5% due primarily to the prior year shutdown of operations for the implementation of our new ERP system, which more than compensated for service revenue that did not repeat. Core sales of our active material science solutions increased 6% mainly on growth in our probiotics, diabetes and oral solid dose applications after a period of destocking.

Previous wording

Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2024 increased 12% to $141.5 million compared to $125.9 million in the same period of the prior year. Earnings derived from the increase in prescription and consumer health care product sales growth more than compensated for lower earnings from the current quarter's injectables sales. Our Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 34.1% in the second quarter of 2024 from 32.2% in the second quarter of 2023 mainly on the strength of our higher value proprietary dispensing device sales and higher customer royalties.

Current wording

Adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter of 2024 increased 11% to $151.6 million compared to $136.3 million in the same period of the prior year. This increase was mainly due to the profitability on strong prescription drug division and active material science solutions sales growth along with higher customer royalties discussed above. Our Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 36.0% in the third quarter of 2024 from 35.0% in the third quarter of 2023 mainly on the strength of our higher value proprietary dispensing device sales and higher customer royalties.

Previous wording

Adjusted EBITDA in the first six months of 2024 increased 16% to $273.7 million compared to $235.2 million in the same period of the prior year. This positive impact is mainly due to the strong core sales growth across all divisions. During the prior year, we also incurred additional expenses related to our injectables ERP system implementation which did not repeat. Overall, our Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 33.3% in the first six months of 2024 compared to 31.5% in the first six months of 2023 on improved sales mix and higher customer royalties as mentioned above.

Current wording

Adjusted EBITDA in the first nine months of 2024 increased 14% to $425.3 million compared to $371.5 million in the same period of the prior year. This positive impact was mainly due to the profitability on strong core sales growth in prescription, injectables and active material solutions. During the prior year, we also incurred additional expenses related to our injectables ERP system implementation which did not repeat. Overall, our Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 34.2% in the first nine months of 2024 compared to 32.7% in the first nine months of 2023.

Previous wording

Reported net sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 decreased 2% to $321.5 million compared to $329.6 million in the second quarter of the prior year. Changes in currency rates negatively impacted net sales by 1% in the second quarter of 2024. Therefore, core sales decreased 1% in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter of the prior year. Lower tooling sales negatively impacted the second quarter 2024 Beauty net sales by 1%. Regionally, North America, Latin America and Asia all delivered solid quarterly sales growth but were offset by normalizing demand in Europe. Core sales of our products to the beauty market decreased 6% due to lower tooling sales and lower sales in prestige fragrance after a high demand of new product launches during the same period in 2023. Personal care improved by 4% on strong sales of our body and skin care applications, while home care core sales increased 10% due to improving demand for our air care, automotive, industrial and paint products, mainly in North America.

Current wording

Reported net sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 decreased 7% to $302.9 million compared to $324.0 million in the third quarter of the prior year. Changes in currency rates negatively impacted net sales by 1% in the third quarter of 2024. Therefore, core sales decreased 6% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter of the prior year. Lower tooling sales negatively impacted overall third quarter 2024 Beauty net sales by 4%, while product sales decreased by the remaining 2%. Regionally, improving results in North America were offset in Europe by difficult comparisons to the prior year period. Core sales of our products to the beauty market decreased 14% due to lower sales in prestige fragrance after a high demand of new product launches during the same period in 2023. Personal care improved by 5% on strong sales of our hair care and body and skin care applications, while home care core sales increased 18% on higher demand for our air care and automotive, industrial and paint products, mainly in North America.

Previous wording

For the first six months of 2024, reported net sales of $648.8 million decreased 1% compared to $656.0 million reported in the first six months of the prior year. Changes in currency rates and our acquisition of iD SCENT did not have an impact on segment sales. Therefore, core sales decreased 1% in the first six months of 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year. While sales improved in North America, we experienced softer demand in Europe largely attributable to the exceptionally strong demand for beauty products in the prior year, which sets a challenging benchmark for comparison. Core sales of our products to the beauty market during the first six months of 2024 decreased 3% due to the difficult European comparisons to prior year mentioned above. Personal care core sales were consistent with prior year as higher sales of our body and skin care products were offset by lower sales of our sun care and personal cleansing applications. Core sales of our home care market products improved 6% on higher demand from our customers selling air care and automotive products.

Current wording

For the first nine months of 2024, reported net sales of $951.7 million decreased 3% compared to $980.0 million reported in the first nine months of the prior year. Changes in currency rates and our acquisition of iD SCENT did not have an impact on segment sales. Therefore, core sales also decreased 3% in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year. Core sales of our products to the beauty market during the first nine months of 2024 decreased 7% due to the lower tooling sales and difficult European comparisons to prior year mentioned above. Personal care core sales improved 1% over the prior year as higher sales of our body and skin care products more than compensated for lower sales of our sun care and personal cleansing applications. Core sales of our home care market products improved 10% on higher demand from our customers selling air care and automotive products.

Previous wording

Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2024 increased 4% to $44.6 million compared to $43.1 million in the same period in the prior year. This is primarily attributable to improved operational performance along with benefits realized from our cost management initiatives. Our Adjusted EBITDA margin improved from 13.1% in the second quarter of 2023 to 13.9% during the second quarter of 2024.

Current wording

Adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter of 2024 decreased 2% to $40.2 million compared to $41.1 million in the same period in the prior year. This is primarily attributable to the lower tooling sales and difficult comparisons to prior year prestige fragrance sales discussed above along with rising input costs, which more than offset our improved operational performance and benefits realized from our cost management initiatives during the third quarter of 2024. However, these operational improvements lead to our Adjusted EBITDA margin increasing from 12.7% in the third quarter of 2023 to 13.3% during the third quarter of 2024.

Previous wording

Adjusted EBITDA in the first six months of 2024 increased 7% to $85.8 million compared to $80.3 million reported in the same period in the prior year. Again, this increase is mainly due to improved operational performance along with benefits realized from our cost management initiatives, which more than compensated for the pass-through of lower input costs. Therefore, our Adjusted EBITDA margin improved from 12.2% in the first six months of 2023 to 13.2% during the first six months of 2024.

Current wording

Adjusted EBITDA in the first nine months of 2024 increased 4% to $126.0 million compared to $121.4 million reported in the same period in the prior year. This increase was mainly due to improved operational performance along with benefits realized from our cost management initiatives, which more than compensated for rising input costs. Therefore, our Adjusted EBITDA margin improved from 12.4% in the first nine months of 2023 to 13.2% during the first nine months of 2024.

Previous wording

Operations that sell dispensing systems, sealing solutions and food service trays to the food, beverage, personal care, home care, beauty and healthcare markets form our Aptar Closures segment. Aptar's food protection business and elastomeric flow-control technology business continue to report through the Aptar Closures segment.

Current wording

Operations that sell dispensing closures, sealing solutions and food service trays to the food, beverage, personal care, home care, beauty and healthcare markets form our Aptar Closures segment. Aptar's food protection business and elastomeric flow-control technology business continue to report through the Aptar Closures segment.

Previous wording

Reported sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 decreased approximately 1% to $174.0 million compared to $175.6 million in the second quarter of the prior year. Changes in currency rates negatively impacted net sales by 1%. Therefore, core sales for the second quarter of 2024 were consistent with the same quarter of the prior year. Small increases in tooling and product sales were offset by the pass-through of lower input costs. Sales to the food market decreased 3% primarily on softer demand for our cooking oils, butter and shortening products. The 7% increase in beverage market sales is mainly due to higher bottled water and functional drink sales as our customers transition to our new tethered cap closures in compliance with European Union regulations. Personal care sales declined 3% mainly due to lower demand for our hair care closures. Other sales increased 9% on strong sales of our dish and laundry care products.

Current wording

Reported sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 increased approximately 3% to $185.8 million compared to $179.8 million in the third quarter of the prior year. Changes in currency rates negatively impacted net sales by 1%. Therefore, core sales for the third quarter of 2024 increased approximately 4% from the same quarter of the prior year. The majority of the increase during the current quarter is due to higher product sales. Sales to the food market increased 10% on higher sales of our dispensing closures used on sauces and condiments, spreads, jellies and honey and dairy products. The 1% increase in beverage market sales was mainly due to higher sales of our closures on functional drink products. Personal care sales declined 3% mainly due to lower demand for our skin care and hair care closures. Other sales decreased 3% on lower sales of our dish care products as we realized strong demand from a new product launch during the third quarter of 2023.

Previous wording

Net sales for the first six months of 2024 increased slightly to $354.9 million compared to $353.3 million in the first six months of 2023. Changes in currency rates and our acquisition of Gulf Closures had no significant impact on net sales. Therefore, core sales also increased slightly in the first six months of 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year. Core sales to the food and personal care markets were flat compared to prior year, while core sales to the beverage market increased 1% in the first six months of 2024 compared to the same period of the prior year as our European customers transition to our new tethered cap closures . Other sales increased 2% primarily on strong sales of our dish care products as mentioned above.

Current wording

Net sales for the first nine months of 2024 increased approximately 1% to $540.7 million compared to $533.1 million in the first nine months of 2023. Changes in currency rates negatively impacted net sales by 1% while our acquisition of Gulf Closures had no significant impact on net sales. Therefore, core sales increased approximately 2% in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year. Core sales to the food market improved 3% compared to prior year on strong sales of our closures on sauces and condiments, dry spices and seasonings products. Core sales to our beverage customers increased 1% in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the same period of the prior year on improving bottled water and functional drink sales. Personal care declined slightly on lower sales of our hair care solutions, while other sales were consistent with prior year as strong sales of our laundry care products offset slightly lower sales of our dish care applications after the 2023 product launch mentioned above.

Previous wording

Adjusted EBITDA in the first six months of 2024 increased 1% to $54.3 million compared to $53.8 million reported in the same period of the prior year. Our profitability was positively impacted by a continued focus on operational improvements and containing costs. This led to our Adjusted EBITDA margin improving from 15.2% in the first six months of 2023 to 15.3% during the first six months of 2024.

Current wording

Adjusted EBITDA in the first nine months of 2024 increased 6% to $86.3 million compared to $81.4 million reported in the same period of the prior year. Our profitability was positively impacted by the higher sales along with operational improvements and containing costs discussed above. These improvements more than compensate for a negative resin pass-through impact of $2.5 million. This led to our Adjusted EBITDA margin improving from 15.3% in the first nine months of 2023 to 16.0% during the first nine months of 2024.

Previous wording

For the quarter ended June 30, 2024, Corporate & Other Adjusted EBITDA increased to $20.5 million of expense from $15.5 million of expense in the second quarter of 2023. During the second quarter of 2024, we recognized approximately $3.4 million of costs to evaluate potential acquisition targets. We also incurred higher incentive compensation costs, including accruals related to our current short-term and equity compensation programs.

Current wording

Corporate & Other Adjusted EBITDA in the first nine months of 2024 increased to $57.5 million of expense compared to $46.0 million of expense reported in the same period of the prior year. As mentioned above, we realized a $4.2 million gain on sales of PureCycle shares last year. During 2024, we recognized approximately $3.4 million of costs to evaluate potential acquisition targets. We also incurred higher incentive compensation costs, including accruals related to our current short-term and equity compensation programs during the current year period.

Previous wording

In our Management’s Discussion and Analysis, we exclude the impact of foreign currency translation when presenting net sales and other information, which we define as “constant currency.” Core sales, which excludes the impact of foreign currency translation is a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure. As a worldwide business, it is important that we take into account the effects of foreign currency translation when we view our results and plan our strategies. Consequently, when our management looks at our financial results to measure the core performance of our business, we may exclude the impact of foreign currency translation by translating our prior period results at current period foreign currency exchange rates. As a result, our management believes that these presentations are useful internally and may be useful to investors. We also exclude the impact of material acquisitions when comparing results to prior periods. Changes in operating results excluding the impact of acquisitions are non-U.S. GAAP financial measures. We believe it is important to exclude the impact of acquisitions on period over period results in order to evaluate performance on a more comparable basis.

Current wording

In our Management’s Discussion and Analysis, we exclude the impact of foreign currency translation when presenting net sales and other information, which we define as “constant currency.” Core sales, which excludes the impact of foreign currency translation is a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure. Core sales growth is calculated as current period core sales less prior period core sales divided by prior period core sales multiplied by a hundred. As a worldwide business, it is important that we take into account the effects of foreign currency translation when we view our results and plan our strategies. Consequently, when our management looks at our financial results to measure the core performance of our business, we may exclude the impact of foreign currency translation by translating our prior period results at current period foreign currency exchange rates. As a result, our management believes that these presentations are useful internally and may be useful to investors. We also exclude the impact of material acquisitions when comparing results to prior periods. Changes in operating results excluding the impact of acquisitions are non-U.S. GAAP financial measures. We believe it is important to exclude the impact of acquisitions on period over period results in order to evaluate performance on a more comparable basis.

Previous wording

Because of our international presence, movements in exchange rates may have a significant impact on the translation of the financial statements of our foreign subsidiaries. Our primary foreign exchange exposure is to the euro, but we also have foreign exchange exposure to the Chinese yuan, Brazilian real, Mexican peso, Swiss franc and other Asian, European and South American currencies. A weakening U.S. dollar has an additive effect. Conversely, a strengthening U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies has a dilutive translation effect on our financial statements. In some cases, we sell products denominated in a currency different from the currency in which the related costs are incurred. Any changes in exchange rates on such inter-country sales could materially impact our results of operations. During the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, the U.S. dollar was stronger compared to all currencies except the Swiss franc and the British pound, During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the U.S. dollar was stronger compared to all currencies except the Mexican peso, Swiss franc and the British pound. This resulted in a dilutive impact on our translated results during the second quarter and year-to-date period of 2024 when compared to the second quarter and year-to-date period of 2023.

Current wording

Because of our international presence, movements in exchange rates may have a significant impact on the translation of the financial statements of our foreign subsidiaries. Our primary foreign exchange exposure is to the euro, but we also have foreign exchange exposure to the Chinese yuan, Brazilian real, Mexican peso, Swiss franc and other Asian, European and South American currencies. A weakening U.S. dollar has an additive effect. Conversely, a strengthening U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies has a dilutive translation effect on our financial statements. In some cases, we sell products denominated in a currency different from the currency in which the related costs are incurred. Any changes in exchange rates on such inter-country sales could materially impact our results of operations. During the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, the U.S. dollar was weaker compared to most European currencies and the Chinese yuan while strengthening against most Latin American currencies, except for the Brazilian real. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the U.S. dollar was stronger compared to all currencies except the Colombian and Mexican pesos, Swiss franc and the British pound. This resulted in a neutral impact on our translated results during the third quarter and year-to-date period of 2024 when compared to the third quarter and year-to-date period of 2023.

Previous wording

Our results of operations in the last quarter of the year typically are negatively impacted by customer plant shutdowns in December. Several of the markets we serve are impacted by the seasonality of underlying consumer products. This, in turn, may have an impact on our net sales and results of operations for those markets. The diversification of our product portfolio minimizes fluctuations in our overall quarterly financial statements and results in an immaterial seasonality impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements when viewed quarter over quarter.

Current wording

Our results of operations in the fourth quarter of the year are typically negatively impacted by customer plant shutdowns in December. Several of the markets we serve are impacted by the seasonality of underlying consumer products. This, in turn, may have an impact on our net sales and results of operations for those markets. The diversification of our product portfolio minimizes fluctuations in our overall quarterly financial statements and results in an immaterial seasonality impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements when viewed quarter over quarter.

Previous wording

Cash and equivalents and restricted cash decreased to $221.5 million at June 30, 2024 from $223.6 million at December 31, 2023. Total short and long-term interest-bearing debt decreased from $1.14 billion at December 31, 2023 to $1.09 billion at June 30, 2024. The ratio of our Net Debt (interest-bearing debt less cash and cash equivalents) to Net Capital (stockholders’ equity plus Net Debt) decreased to 26.4% at June 30, 2024 from 28.3% at December 31, 2023. See the reconciliation under “Non-U.S. GAAP Measures.”

Current wording

Cash and equivalents and restricted cash increased to $325.5 million at September 30, 2024 from $223.6 million at December 31, 2023. Total short and long-term interest-bearing debt decreased from $1.14 billion at December 31, 2023 to $1.08 billion at September 30, 2024. The ratio of our Net Debt (interest-bearing debt less cash and cash equivalents) to Net Capital (stockholders’ equity plus Net Debt) decreased to 22.7% at September 30, 2024 from 28.3% at December 31, 2023. See the reconciliation under “Non-U.S. GAAP Measures.”

Previous wording

In the first six months of 2024, our operations provided approximately $235.9 million in net cash flow compared to $182.2 million for the same period a year ago. In both periods, cash flow from operations was primarily derived from earnings before depreciation and amortization.

Current wording

In the first nine months of 2024, our operations provided approximately $465.2 million in net cash flow compared to $355.6 million for the same period a year ago. In both periods, cash flow from operations was primarily derived from earnings before depreciation and amortization and better working capital management.

Previous wording

We used $145.0 million in cash for investing activities during the first six months of 2024 compared to $163.6 million during the same period a year ago. Our investment in capital projects net of government grant proceeds, decreased $11.1 million during the first six months of 2024 compared to the first six months of 2023.

Current wording

We used $225.7 million in cash for investing activities during the first nine months of 2024 compared to $239.3 million during the same period a year ago. Our investment in capital projects decreased $20.8 million during the first nine months of 2024 compared to the first nine months of 2023 as we completed larger projects that had significant spend in the prior year. The capital expenditures accrued within accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities was $21.3 million as of September 30, 2024 compared to $20.1 million as of September 30, 2023.

Previous wording

Financing activities used $89.0 million in cash during the first six months of 2024 compared to $35.8 million in cash used by financing activities during the same period a year ago. The increased use of cash in the first half of 2024 is primarily related to the debt repayment of $100.0 million of Senior notes in the first quarter of 2024. Cash used in the first half of 2023 mainly constituted the $22.8 million payment for the Fusion earn-out in 2023.

Current wording

Financing activities used $137.7 million in cash during the first nine months of 2024 compared to $94.0 million in cash used by financing activities during the same period a year ago. The increased use of cash in the first nine months of 2024 is primarily related to the debt refinancing of $100.0 million of Senior Unsecured Notes in the first quarter of 2024, €200 million of Senior Unsecured Notes in the second quarter of 2024 and $50.0 million of Senior Unsecured Notes in the third quarter of 2024. This was partially offset by the new term loan of $166.0 million and increased borrowings on our amended revolving credit facility of $14.5 million.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2024, Aptar had a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks which matures in June 2026. The revolving credit facility was subject to a maximum of two one-year extensions in certain circumstances, and provided for unsecured financing of up to $600 million available in the U.S. and to our wholly-owned UK subsidiary. The revolving credit facility could be drawn in various currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, and CHF to the equivalent of $600 million, which could be increased by up to $300 million subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. As of June 30, 2024, $130 million was utilized under the revolving credit facility in the U.S. and no balance was utilized by our wholly-owned UK subsidiary. As of December 31, 2023, $36.5 million and €40.0 million ($44.2 million) was utilized under the revolving credit facility in the U.S. and no balance was utilized by our wholly-owned UK subsidiary.

Current wording

Aptar has a revolving credit facility (the “revolving credit facility”) with a syndicate of banks which provides us with unsecured financing of up to $600 million, which may be increased by up to $300 million subject to certain conditions. The revolving credit facility is available in the U.S. and to our wholly-owned UK subsidiary and can be drawn in various currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, and CHF. The revolving credit facility was set to mature in June 2026, but on July 2, 2024, we entered into a new amended and restated agreement (the “amended revolving credit facility”) that extended the maturity date to July 2029, subject to a maximum of two one-year extensions in certain circumstances, As of December 31, 2023, Aptar had utilized $36.5 million and €40.0 million ($44.2 million) under the revolving credit facility in the U.S. and no balance was utilized by our wholly-owned UK subsidiary. As of September 30, 2024, Aptar had utilized €200 million ($222.7 million) under the revolving credit facility in the U.S. and no balance was utilized by our wholly-owned UK subsidiary.

Previous wording

On July 2, 2024, we entered into a term loan with a syndicate of banks (the “Term Loan”). The Term Loan matures in July 2027 and enables drawings on the loan until September 30, 2024 and provides for unsecured financing of up to $330 million available in the U.S. Funds are expected to be used to refinance near-term maturities and for general corporate purposes.

Current wording

On July 2, 2024, we entered into a term loan with a syndicate of banks (the “Term Loan”). The Term Loan matures in July 2027 and enabled drawings on the loan until September 30, 2024 and provided for unsecured financing of up to $330 million available in the U.S. Funds are to be used to refinance near-term maturities and for general corporate purposes. As of September 30, 2024, $166 millionwas utilized under the Term Loan facility and the unused portion expired.

Previous wording

There are no compensating balance requirements associated with our amended revolving credit facility. Each borrowing under the revolving credit facility will bear interest at rates based on SOFR (in the case of USD), EURIBOR (in the case of EUR), SONIA (in the case of GBP), SARON (in the case of CHF), prime rates or other similar rates, in each case plus an applicable margin. The amended revolving credit facility also provides mechanics relating to a transition away from designated benchmark rates for other available currencies and the replacement of any such applicable benchmark by a replacement alternative benchmark rate or mechanism for loans made in the applicable currency. A facility fee on the total amount of the amended revolving credit facility is also payable quarterly, regardless of usage. The applicable margins for borrowings under the amended revolving credit facility and the facility fee percentage may change from time to time depending on changes in our consolidated leverage ratio. Credit facility balances are included in notes payable, revolving credit facility and overdrafts on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Current wording

There are no compensating balance requirements associated with our amended revolving credit facility. Each borrowing under the revolving credit facility will bear interest at rates based on SOFR (in the case of USD), EURIBOR (in the case of EUR), SONIA (in the case of GBP), SARON (in the case of CHF), prime rates or other similar rates, in each case plus an applicable margin. The amended revolving credit facility also provides mechanics relating to a transition away from designated benchmark rates for other available currencies and the replacement of any such applicable benchmark by a replacement alternative benchmark rate or mechanism for loans made in the applicable currency. A facility fee on the total amount of the amended revolving credit facility is also payable quarterly, regardless of usage. The applicable margins for borrowings under the amended revolving credit facility and the facility fee percentage may change from time to time depending on changes in our consolidated leverage ratio. Credit facility balances are included in revolving credit facility and overdrafts on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.