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| Across the portfolio, our third quarter results demonstrate an increased focus and continued progress on our strategic priorities of delivering growth for the core business, integrating and growing the Sweet Baked Snacks business, and achieving our transformation and cost management aspirations |
| Overall, the strength of our categories and brands supported volume share gains across our portfolio |
| We delivered another positive quarter of financial results, including organic sales growth and double-digit earnings growth |
| Our strong top- and bottom-line increase was led by volume growth, reflecting sustained consumer demand for our iconic brands, and our continued focus on superior execution and disciplined cost management |
| They have demonstrated their commitment to executing with excellence, and their passion for our company positions us for continued success |
| Adjusted earnings per share increased double-digits, driven by improved gross profit margin and favorable SD&A expenses |
| We are confident in the Sweet Baked Snacks business and its future contributions to our long-term growth objectives for the company |
| We are well positioned to deliver consistent and long-term growth for our shareholders |
| We remain confident in our strategy and ability to deliver continued growth across our portfolio |
| In closing, our third quarter results demonstrate the continued momentum of our business and brands |
| This focus and prioritization of resources positions us to drive continued growth and enhance shareholder value |
| This demonstrates the continued momentum of our business and brands and reflects volume/mix benefits across all three of our U.S |
| Café Bustelo net sales grew double-digits in the quarter, driven by volume growth |
| The brand has now experienced double-digit net sales growth for 10 consecutive quarters |
| We anticipate this strong brand momentum to continue into the fourth quarter |
| Milk-Bone net sales grew 11%, primarily driven by 8% volume/mix growth |
| Dunkin’ also gained volume share this quarter, and we expect continued volume growth for the Dunkin’ brand, supported by our competitive price points now reflected on shelf at retailers |
| We are also encouraged by new innovations the brand is bringing to the liquid category through Dunkin’ Cold Brew concentrates, where the brand has quickly grown to the #2 position in the shelf-stable category |
| Looking ahead, we are well positioned to adapt to consumer preferences, execute with excellence, and sustain the positive momentum in our business |
| The Meow Mix and Milk-Bone brands continued to perform well in the quarter |
| Overall, the coffee category continues to remain strong and at-home consumption remains sticky, with over 70% of all coffee drinking occasions continuing to be at home |
| Our K-Cup portfolio grew net sales 6% in the quarter, primarily driven by a double-digit volume/mix increase, with growth across all our brands |
| In peanut butter, the Jif brand net sales grew double-digits in the quarter |
| Retail portfolio, momentum continued in our Away From Home business as comparable net sales grew by a double-digit percentage |
| Folgers continued to maintain its leading volume position, growing share in both mainstream and one cup |
| In the third quarter, momentum continued across our portfolio, building on the strong start to our fiscal year |
| Long-term snacking trends continue to be favorable, providing tailwinds for our business |
| We anticipate net sales growth will re-accelerate to double-digits in the fourth quarter, supported by distribution gains and planned advertising |
| We are already seeing the benefits of our first national advertising campaign, as consumer take-away grew double-digits in the latest 13-week period |
| We are confident that these strategic priorities will guide us in achieving long-term sustainable growth and increasing shareholder value |
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| Net sales for the Folgers brand declined 4% in the quarter, versus 15% growth in the prior year, primarily driven by lapping strong promotions at a key retailer |
| As we lapped 38% growth in the prior year, net sales in the quarter declined 2% for the U.S |
| Turning to our business segments, in Coffee, net sales decreased 1%, primarily driven by a list price decline, as we continued to pass through the benefit of lower coffee costs to consumers |
| A reduced contribution from volume/mix decreased net sales by 2 percentage points, primarily driven by a decrease for Jif peanut butter and Smucker’s toppings and syrups |
| Retail Pet Foods, net sales decreased 39% versus the prior year |
| Fourth quarter adjusted earnings per share is anticipated to decline by a mid-teen percentage, primarily driven by approximately $20 million of pre-production expenses related to the new Uncrustables facility and incremental marketing investments, including a shift in timing of marketing spend from the third quarter to the fourth quarter |
| Net price realization reduced net sales by 4 percentage points, primarily driven by a list price decline for the majority of the portfolio |
| Retail Coffee segment, net sales decreased 1% versus the prior year |
| We now expect the contract manufacturing sales related to the divested pet food brands to contribute approximately $140 million in net sales, which is $5 million less than our previous estimate |
| This also includes an approximate 7%, or $0.60, headwind related to the net impact of stranded overhead from the pet food divestiture |
| Third quarter free cash flow was $250 million, compared to $443 million in the prior year, driven by a decrease in cash provided by operating activities and a $15 million increase in capital expenditures |
| Net sales are anticipated to decline approximately 3.6% compared to the prior year, reflecting lost sales in the prior year from the pet food, Sahale Snacks, and Canada condiment business divestitures, and a $650 million increase in sales from the Hostess acquisition |
| These statements rely on assumptions and estimates, and actual results may differ materially due to risks and uncertainties |
| The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was primarily driven by more cash required to fund working capital and lower net income adjusted for noncash items, partially offset by the settlement of the Hostess business interest rate contracts |
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