TE Connectivity plc

Previous wording

TE Connectivity plc (“TE Connectivity” or the “Company,” which may be referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal, and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology, and more.

Current wording

TE Connectivity plc (“TE Connectivity” or the “Company,” which may be referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal, and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers, medical technology, and more.

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During the first quarter of fiscal 2025, our jurisdiction of incorporation changed from Switzerland to Ireland. We do not anticipate any material changes in our operations or financial results as a result of the change in place of incorporation. See additional information in Note 1 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Current wording

At the beginning of fiscal 2025, our jurisdiction of incorporation changed from Switzerland to Ireland. We do not anticipate any material changes in our operations or financial results as a result of the change in place of incorporation. See additional information in Note 1 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, we expect our net sales to be approximately $3.95 billion, as compared to $3.97 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2024. Sales declines in the Transportation Solutions segment are expected to be largely offset by sales growth in the Industrial Solutions segment. In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, we expect diluted loss per share from continuing operations to be approximately $0.05 per share, which includes an approximate $1.87 per share impact associated with the tax matter discussed below. This outlook reflects the negative impact of foreign currency exchange rates on net sales and earnings per share of approximately $112 million and $0.01 per share, respectively, in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2024. Also, this outlook is based on foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices that are consistent with current levels.

Current wording

In the third quarter of fiscal 2025, we expect our net sales to be approximately $4.3 billion, as compared to $4.0 billion in the third quarter of fiscal 2024. We expect sales growth in the Industrial Solutions segment, which will benefit from the recently completed acquisition of Richards Manufacturing Co. (“Richards Manufacturing”), to be partially offset by sales declines in the Transportation Solutions segment. In the third quarter of fiscal 2025, we expect diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to be approximately $2.02 per share. This outlook includes the impact of currently enacted tariffs which we expect to largely mitigate through pricing actions and sourcing changes. Also, this outlook is based on foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices that are consistent with current levels.

Previous wording

During the first quarter of fiscal 2025, we acquired two businesses for a combined cash purchase price of $325 million, net of cash acquired. The acquired businesses have been reported as part of our Industrial Solutions segment from the date of acquisition. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding acquisitions.

Current wording

During the first six months of fiscal 2025, we acquired two businesses for a combined cash purchase price of $321 million, net of cash acquired. The acquired businesses have been reported as part of our Industrial Solutions segment from the date of acquisition. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding acquisitions.

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Net sales were flat in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2024 as the net positive impact of 0.6% from acquisitions and a divestiture was largely offset by the negative impact of foreign currency translation of 0.5% due to the weakening of certain foreign currencies. Price erosion adversely affected organic net sales by $12 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025.

Current wording

Net sales increased $176 million, or 4.4%, in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2024 due to organic net sales growth of 5.3% and the positive impact of 1.1% from acquisitions, partially offset by the negative impact of foreign currency translation of 2.0% due to the weakening of certain foreign currencies. Price erosion adversely affected organic net sales by $8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2025.

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Approximately 60% of our net sales were invoiced in currencies other than the U.S. dollar in the first quarter of fiscal 2025.

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Approximately 60% of our net sales were invoiced in currencies other than the U.S. dollar in the first six months of fiscal 2025.

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Gross margin increased $36 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2024 due primarily to higher volume partially offset by price erosion.

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Gross margin increased $96 million and $132 million in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2025, respectively, as compared to the same periods of fiscal 2024 due primarily to higher volume.

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We expect to purchase approximately 185 million pounds of copper, 95,000 troy ounces of gold, 2.0 million troy ounces of silver, and 9,000 troy ounces of palladium in fiscal 2025.

Current wording

We expect to purchase approximately 185 million pounds of copper, 105,000 troy ounces of gold, 1.8 million troy ounces of silver, and 12,000 troy ounces of palladium in fiscal 2025.

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During fiscal 2025, we initiated a restructuring program associated with footprint consolidation and cost structure improvements in both of our segments. We incurred net restructuring charges of $43 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2025. Annualized cost savings related to the fiscal 2025 actions commenced during the first quarter of fiscal 2025 are expected to be approximately $35 million and are expected to be fully realized by the end of fiscal 2026. Cost savings will be reflected primarily in cost of sales and selling, general, and administrative expenses. For fiscal 2025, we expect total restructuring charges to be approximately $100 million and total cash spend, which will be funded with cash from operations, to be approximately $200 million.

Current wording

During fiscal 2025, we initiated a restructuring program associated with footprint consolidation and cost structure improvements in both of our segments. We incurred net restructuring charges of $87 million during the first six months of fiscal 2025, of which $77 million related to the fiscal 2025 restructuring program. Annualized cost savings related to the fiscal 2025 actions commenced during the first six months of fiscal 2025 are expected to be approximately $70 million and are expected to be fully realized by the end of fiscal 2026. Cost savings will be reflected primarily in cost of sales and selling, general, and administrative expenses. For fiscal 2025, we expect total restructuring charges to be approximately $100 million and total cash spend, which will be funded with cash from operations, to be approximately $200 million.

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During the first quarter of fiscal 2025, we incurred costs of $10 million related to our change in place of incorporation from Switzerland to Ireland. See Note 1 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the change.

Current wording

During the first six months of fiscal 2025 and 2024, we incurred costs of $11 million and $8 million, respectively, related to our change in place of incorporation from Switzerland to Ireland. See Note 1 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the change.

Previous wording

Income Taxes. See Notes 12 and 17 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of income taxes.

Current wording

Income Taxes. See Note 12 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of income taxes.

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Net sales in the Transportation Solutions segment decreased $150 million, or 6.3%, in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 from the first quarter of fiscal 2024 due primarily to organic net sales declines of 5.2%. Our organic net sales by industry end market were as follows:

Current wording

Net sales in the Transportation Solutions segment decreased $93 million, or 3.9%, in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 from the second quarter of fiscal 2024 due to the negative impact of foreign currency translation of 2.4% and organic net sales declines of 1.5%. Our organic net sales by industry end market were as follows:

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Operating income in the Transportation Solutions segment decreased $41 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2024. Excluding the items below, operating income decreased in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 primarily as a result of lower volume and price erosion, partially offset by improved manufacturing productivity.

Current wording

Operating income in the Transportation Solutions segment decreased $32 million and $73 million in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2025, respectively, as compared to the same periods of fiscal 2024. Excluding the items below, operating income decreased in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2025 primarily as a result of lower volume and price erosion, partially offset by improved manufacturing productivity.

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In the Industrial Solutions segment, net sales increased $155 million, or 10.8%, in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2024 due primarily to organic net sales growth of 8.6% and the positive impact of 2.6% from acquisitions. Our organic net sales by industry end market were as follows:

Current wording

Net sales in the Industrial Solutions segment increased $424 million, or 14.1%, in the first six months of fiscal 2025 as compared to the first six months of fiscal 2024 due primarily to organic net sales growth of 12.3% and, to a lesser degree, the positive impact of 2.9% from acquisitions. Our organic net sales by industry end market were as follows:

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Operating income in the Industrial Solutions segment increased $33 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 as compared to the same period of fiscal 2024. Excluding the items below, operating income increased in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 primarily as a result of higher volume.

Current wording

Operating income in the Industrial Solutions segment increased $88 million and $121 million in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2025, respectively, as compared to the same periods of fiscal 2024. Excluding the items below, operating income increased in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2025 primarily as a result of higher volume.

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Our ability to fund our future capital needs will be affected by our ongoing ability to generate cash from operations and may be affected by our access to capital markets, money markets, or other sources of funding, as well as the capacity and terms of our financing arrangements. We believe that cash generated from operations and, to the extent necessary, these other sources of potential funding will be sufficient to meet our anticipated capital needs for the foreseeable future, including the payment of €550 million of 0.00% euro-denominated senior notes due in February 2025. We may use excess cash to purchase a portion of our ordinary shares pursuant to our authorized share repurchase program, to acquire product lines, to pay dividends on our ordinary shares, or to reduce our outstanding debt. We may also use excess cash and other funding to make strategic acquisitions. The cost or availability of future funding may be impacted by financial market conditions. We will continue to monitor financial markets and respond as necessary to changing conditions. We believe that we have sufficient financial resources and liquidity which will enable us to meet our ongoing working capital and other cash flow needs.

Current wording

Our ability to fund our future capital needs will be affected by our ongoing ability to generate cash from operations and may be affected by our access to capital markets, money markets, or other sources of funding, as well as the capacity and terms of our financing arrangements. On April 1, 2025, we acquired Richards Manufacturing for cash of approximately $2.3 billion, net of cash acquired. In anticipation of the acquisition, we entered into a 364-day senior credit agreement ("364-Day Credit Facility") and issued commercial paper during the second quarter of fiscal 2025. See additional information regarding debt and the acquisition of Richards Manufacturing in Notes 7 and 17, respectively, to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. We believe that cash generated from operations and other sources of potential funding will be sufficient to meet our anticipated capital needs for the foreseeable future, including the payment of commercial paper as it matures, as well as the payments of $500 million of 4.50% senior notes and $350 million of 3.70% senior notes, both due in February 2026. We may use excess cash to purchase a portion of our ordinary shares pursuant to our authorized share repurchase program, to acquire businesses or product lines, to pay dividends on our ordinary shares, or to reduce our outstanding debt. We may also use excess cash and other funding to make strategic acquisitions. The cost or availability of future funding may be impacted by financial market conditions. We will continue to monitor financial markets and respond as necessary to changing conditions. We believe that we have sufficient financial resources and liquidity which will enable us to meet our ongoing working capital and other cash flow needs.

Previous wording

In the first quarter of fiscal 2025, net cash provided by operating activities increased $159 million to $878 million from $719 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2024. The increase resulted primarily from the impact of changes in working capital levels. The amount of income taxes paid, net of refunds, during the first quarters of fiscal 2025 and 2024 was $49 million and $100 million, respectively.

Current wording

In the first six months of fiscal 2025, net cash provided by operating activities increased $102 million to $1,531 million from $1,429 million in the first six months of fiscal 2024. The increase resulted primarily from higher pre-tax income and a reduction in income tax payments. The amount of income taxes paid, net of refunds, during the first six months of fiscal 2025 and 2024 was $164 million and $238 million, respectively.

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Capital expenditures were $205 million and $151 million in the first quarters of fiscal 2025 and 2024, respectively. We expect fiscal 2025 capital spending levels to be approximately 5% of net sales. We believe our capital funding levels are adequate to support new programs, and we continue to invest in our manufacturing infrastructure to further enhance productivity and manufacturing capabilities.

Current wording

Capital expenditures were $435 million and $318 million in the first six months of fiscal 2025 and 2024, respectively. We expect fiscal 2025 capital spending levels to be approximately 5% of net sales. We believe our capital funding levels are adequate to support new programs, and we continue to invest in our manufacturing infrastructure to further enhance productivity and manufacturing capabilities.

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During the first quarter of fiscal 2025, we acquired two businesses for a combined cash purchase price of $325 million, net of cash acquired. We acquired one business for a cash purchase price of $349 million, net of cash acquired,

Current wording

During the first six months of fiscal 2025, we acquired two businesses for a combined cash purchase price of $321 million, net of cash acquired. We acquired one business for a cash purchase price of $339 million, net of cash acquired, during the first six months of fiscal 2024. See Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding acquisitions.

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During the first quarter of fiscal 2024, we received net cash proceeds of $38 million related to the sale of one business. See Note 2 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Current wording

During the first six months of fiscal 2024, we received net cash proceeds of $38 million related to the sale of one business. See Note 2 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

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Total debt at December 27, 2024 and September 27, 2024 was $4,205 million and $4,203 million, respectively. See Note 7 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding debt.

Current wording

Total debt at March 28, 2025 and September 27, 2024 was $5,614 million and $4,203 million, respectively. See Note 7 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding debt.

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As of December 27, 2024, Tyco Electronics Group S.A. (“TEGSA”), our wholly-owned subsidiary, had $345 million of commercial paper outstanding at a weighted-average interest rate of 4.50%. TEGSA had $255 million of commercial paper outstanding at a weighted-average interest rate of 4.95% at September 27, 2024.

Current wording

As of March 28, 2025, TEGSA had $1.5 billion of commercial paper outstanding at a weighted-average interest rate of 4.64%. TEGSA had $255 million of commercial paper outstanding at a weighted-average interest rate of 4.95% at September 27, 2024.

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TEGSA has a five-year unsecured senior revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”) with a maturity date of April 2029 and aggregate commitments of $1.5 billion. TEGSA had no borrowings under the Credit Facility at December 27, 2024 or September 27, 2024.

Current wording

TEGSA has a Five-Year Credit Facility with a maturity date of April 2029 and aggregate commitments of $1.5 billion. TEGSA had no borrowings under the Five-Year Credit Facility at March 28, 2025 or September 27, 2024.

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The Credit Facility contains a financial ratio covenant providing that if, as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, our ratio of Consolidated Total Debt to Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Facility) for the then most recently concluded period of four consecutive fiscal quarters exceeds 3.75 to 1.0, an Event of Default (as defined in the Credit Facility) is triggered. The Credit Facility and our other debt agreements contain other customary covenants. None of our covenants are presently considered restrictive to our operations. As of December 27, 2024, we were in compliance with all of our debt covenants and believe that we will continue to be in compliance with our existing covenants for the foreseeable future.

Current wording

The 364-Day Credit Facility and the Five-Year Credit Facility (together, the “Credit Facilities”) contain financial ratio covenants providing that if, as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, our ratio of Consolidated Total Debt to Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Facilities) for the then most recently concluded period of four consecutive fiscal quarters exceeds 3.75 to 1.0, an Event of Default (as defined in the Credit Facilities) is triggered. The Credit Facilities and our other debt agreements contain other customary covenants. None of our covenants are presently considered restrictive to our operations. As of March 28, 2025, we were in compliance with all of our debt covenants and believe that we will continue to be in compliance with our existing covenants for the foreseeable future.

Previous wording

In addition to the Credit Facility, TEGSA is the borrower under our senior notes and commercial paper. Payment obligations under TEGSA’s senior notes, commercial paper, and Credit Facility are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured basis by TEGSA’s parent, TE Connectivity Switzerland Ltd., and its parent, TE Connectivity plc.

Current wording

In addition to the Credit Facilities, TEGSA is the borrower under our senior notes and commercial paper. Payment obligations under TEGSA’s senior notes, commercial paper, and Credit Facilities are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured basis by TEGSA’s parent, TE Connectivity Switzerland Ltd., and its parent, TE Connectivity plc.

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Payments of ordinary/common share dividends to shareholders were $189 million and $183 million in the first quarters of fiscal 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Current wording

Payments of ordinary/common share dividends to shareholders were $382 million and $365 million in the first six months of fiscal 2025 and 2024, respectively.

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During the first quarter of fiscal 2025, our board of directors authorized an increase of $2.5 billion in our share repurchase program. We repurchased approximately two million of our ordinary shares for $310 million and approximately three million of our common shares for $420 million under the share repurchase program during the first quarters of fiscal 2025 and 2024, respectively. At December 27, 2024, we had $2.4 billion of availability remaining under our share repurchase authorization.

Current wording

During the first six months of fiscal 2025, our board of directors authorized an increase of $2.5 billion in our share repurchase program. We repurchased approximately four million of our ordinary shares for $615 million and approximately six million of our common shares for $826 million under the share repurchase program during the first six months of fiscal 2025 and 2024, respectively. At March 28, 2025, we had $2.1 billion of availability remaining under our share repurchase authorization.

Previous wording

As discussed above, our senior notes, commercial paper, and Credit Facility are issued by TEGSA and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured basis by TEGSA’s parent, TE Connectivity Switzerland Ltd., and its parent, TE Connectivity plc. In addition to being the issuer of our debt securities, TEGSA owns, directly or indirectly, all of our operating subsidiaries. The following tables present summarized financial information, excluding investments in and equity in earnings of our non-guarantor subsidiaries, for TE Connectivity plc, TE Connectivity Switzerland Ltd., and TEGSA on a combined basis.

Current wording

As discussed above, our senior notes, commercial paper, and Credit Facilities are issued by TEGSA and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on an unsecured basis by TEGSA’s parent, TE Connectivity Switzerland Ltd., and its parent, TE Connectivity plc. In addition to being the issuer of our debt securities, TEGSA owns, directly or indirectly, all of our operating subsidiaries. The following tables present summarized financial information, excluding investments in and equity in earnings of our non-guarantor subsidiaries, for TE Connectivity plc, TE Connectivity Switzerland Ltd., and TEGSA on a combined basis.

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At December 27, 2024, we had outstanding letters of credit, letters of guarantee, and surety bonds of $185 million, including letters of credit of $22 million associated with our divestiture of the Subsea Communications business. In addition, as of December 27, 2024, we had $23 million of performance guarantees associated with the divestiture. We contractually agreed to continue to honor letters of credit and performance guarantees related to the business’ projects that existed as of the date of sale; however, based on historical experience, we do not anticipate having to perform on these guarantees.

Current wording

At March 28, 2025, we had outstanding letters of credit, letters of guarantee, and surety bonds of $191 million, including letters of credit of $22 million associated with the divestiture of our former Subsea Communications business. We contractually agreed to continue to honor letters of credit related to the business’ projects that existed as of the date of sale; however, based on historical experience, we do not anticipate having to perform on these guarantees.

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environmental matters, antitrust claims, and tax matters, including non-income tax matters such as value added tax, sales and use tax, real estate tax, and transfer tax. Although it is not feasible to predict the outcome of these proceedings, based upon our experience, current information, and applicable law, we do not expect that the outcome of these proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

Current wording

In the normal course of business, we are subject to various legal proceedings and claims, including patent infringement claims, product liability matters, employment disputes, disputes on agreements, other commercial disputes, environmental matters, antitrust claims, and tax matters, including non-income tax matters such as value added tax, sales and use tax, real estate tax, and transfer tax. Although it is not feasible to predict the outcome of these proceedings, based upon our experience, current information, and applicable law, we do not expect that the outcome of these proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material effect on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

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We have been investigating our past compliance with relevant U.S. trade controls and have made voluntary disclosures of apparent trade controls violations to the U.S. State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (“DDTC”). We are cooperating with the DDTC in its ongoing investigation. We are unable to predict the timing and final outcome of the agency’s investigation. An unfavorable outcome may include fines or penalties imposed in response to our disclosures, but we are not yet able to reasonably estimate the extent of any such fines or penalties. Although we have reserved for potential fines and penalties relating to these matters based on our current understanding of the facts, the investigation into these matters has yet to be completed and the final outcome of such investigation and related fines and penalties may differ from amounts currently reserved.

Current wording

As previously disclosed, we had been investigating our past compliance with relevant U.S. trade controls and had made voluntary disclosures of apparent trade controls violations to the U.S. State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (“DDTC”). During the second quarter of fiscal 2025, DDTC closed its investigations regarding these matters without fine, penalty, or further action, and we released amounts previously reserved for potential fines and penalties relating to these matters.

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Our accounting policies for revenue recognition, goodwill and other intangible assets, income taxes, and pension plans are based on, among other things, judgments and assumptions made by management. For additional information regarding these policies and the underlying accounting assumptions and estimates used in these policies, refer to “Part II. Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” and the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2024. There were no significant changes to this information during the first quarter of fiscal 2025.

Current wording

Our accounting policies for revenue recognition, goodwill and other intangible assets, income taxes, and pension plans are based on, among other things, judgments and assumptions made by management. For additional information regarding these policies and the underlying accounting assumptions and estimates used in these policies, refer to “Part II. Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” and the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2024. There were no significant changes to this information during the first six months of fiscal 2025.

Previous wording

Organic net sales growth (decline) provides useful information about our results and the trends of our business. Management uses this measure to monitor and evaluate performance. Also, management uses this measure together with GAAP financial measures in its decision-making processes related to the operations of our reportable segments and our overall company. It is also a significant component in our incentive compensation plans. We believe that investors benefit from having access to the same financial measures that management uses in evaluating operations. The tables presented in “Results of Operations” and “Segment Results” provide reconciliations of organic net sales growth (decline) to net sales growth (decline) calculated in accordance with GAAP.

Current wording

GAAP financial measures in its decision-making processes related to the operations of our reportable segments and our overall company. It is also a significant component in our incentive compensation plans. We believe that investors benefit from having access to the same financial measures that management uses in evaluating operations. The tables presented in “Results of Operations” and “Segment Results” provide reconciliations of organic net sales growth (decline) to net sales growth (decline) calculated in accordance with GAAP.