Pactiv Evergreen Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Solid execution and cost discipline
Poised for next phase of Transformational Journey
Third Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights:
Net Revenues of
$1,333 million for the third quarter of 2024 were down 3% compared to$1,379 million in the third quarter of 2023 and were approximately flat compared to$1,338 million in the second quarter of 2024.Net Loss from continuing operations of
$213 million for the third quarter of 2024 compared to net income of$28 million in the third quarter of 2023 and net income of$20 million in the second quarter of 2024.Adjusted EBITDA1 of
$214 million for the third quarter of 2024 compared to$227 million in the third quarter of 2023 and$183 million in the second quarter of 2024.Diluted loss per share from continuing operations of
$1.18 for the third quarter of 2024 compared to diluted earnings per share of$0.15 in the third quarter of 2023 and diluted earnings per share of$0.10 in the second quarter of 2024.Adjusted EPS1 of
$0.36 for the third quarter of 2024 compared to$0.32 in the third quarter of 2023 and$0.17 in the second quarter of 2024.
King continued, “In late September and early October, some of our teams and communities were significantly impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The safety and well-being of our team members remain our utmost priority. It’s been truly inspiring to witness our teams swiftly activate contingency plans in response to these severe weather events, showcasing their commitment to serving our customers and supporting the affected communities.”
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1 Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS are non-GAAP measures. All references to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS are references to Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations and Adjusted EPS from continuing operations, respectively. Refer to their definitions in the discussion on non-GAAP financial measures and the accompanying reconciliations below.
Third Quarter 2024 Results vs. Third Quarter 2023 Results
Net revenues in the third quarter of 2024 were
Net loss from continuing operations was
Adjusted EBITDA1 was
Segment Results
Foodservice
For the Three Months Ended | Components of Change in Net Revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(In millions, except for %) | 2024 | 2023 | Change | Change % | Price/Mix | Volume | ||||||||||||||||||
Total segment net revenues | $ | 670 | $ | 675 | $ | (5 | ) | (1 | )% | 1 | % | (2 | )% | |||||||||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 120 | $ | 117 | $ | 3 | 3 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA margin2 | 18 | % | 17 | % |
2 For each segment, segment Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated as segment Adjusted EBITDA divided by total segment net revenues.
The decrease in net revenues was mostly due to lower sales volume, partially offset by favorable pricing, largely due to the pass through of higher material costs. Lower sales volume was due to the broader demand environment.
The increase in Adjusted EBITDA reflects favorable pricing, net of material costs passed through, and lower incentive based compensation costs, partially offset by higher manufacturing costs.
Food and Beverage Merchandising
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(In millions, except for %) | 2024 | 2023 | Change | Change % | Price/Mix | Volume | Mill Closure | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total segment net revenues | $ | 667 | $ | 712 | $ | (45 | ) | (6 | )% | 3 | % | (8 | )% | (1 | )% | |||||||||||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 111 | $ | 130 | $ | (19 | ) | (15 | )% | |||||||||||||||||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA margin | 17 | % | 18 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The decrease in net revenues was primarily due to lower sales volume, partially offset by favorable product mix. Lower sales volume was due to a focus on value over volume and the broader demand environment.
The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA reflects higher manufacturing costs and lower sales volume, partially offset by favorable product mix and lower incentive based compensation costs.
Third Quarter 2024 Results vs. Second Quarter 2024 Results
Net revenues in the third quarter of 2024 were
Net loss from continuing operations was
Adjusted EBITDA1 was
Segment Results
Foodservice
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(In millions, except for %) | , | , | Change | Change % | Price/Mix | Volume | ||||||||||||||||||
Total segment net revenues | $ | 670 | $ | 668 | $ | 2 | — | % | 1 | % | (1 | )% | ||||||||||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 120 | $ | 109 | $ | 11 | 10 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA margin | 18 | % | 16 | % |
The increase in net revenues was mostly due to favorable product mix, largely offset by lower sales volume.
The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to favorable product mix, favorable pricing, net of material costs passed through, and lower incentive based costs, partially offset by higher manufacturing costs.
Food and Beverage Merchandising
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(In millions, except for %) | , | , | Change | Change % | Price/Mix | Volume | ||||||||||||||||||
Total segment net revenues | $ | 667 | $ | 674 | $ | (7 | ) | (1 | )% | 1 | % | (2 | )% | |||||||||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 111 | $ | 93 | $ | 18 | 19 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Segment Adjusted EBITDA margin | 17 | % | 14 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
The decrease in net revenues was due to lower sales volume which was attributable to seasonal trends, partially offset by favorable pricing due to pricing actions.
The increase in Adjusted EBITDA reflects lower manufacturing costs, mainly as a result of a planned mill outage during the second quarter, favorable pricing, net of material costs passed through, and lower incentive based costs, partially offset by lower sales volume.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights
The Company continues to deliver on its commitment to strengthen its balance sheet. Since
(In millions) | As of | (In millions) | For the Three Months Ended | |||||||
Total outstanding debt | $ | 3,495 | Net cash flow provided by operating activities | $ | 244 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | (168 | ) | Capital expenditures | (54 | ) | |||||
Net Debt3 | $ | 3,327 | Free Cash Flow3 | $ | 190 | |||||
Outlook
“We have made significant progress on our strategy this year, and as we look ahead to 2025, we believe we have established a solid foundation for the next leg of our transformational journey. We are dedicated to carefully overseeing our operations, preserving a strong balance sheet and driving growth, which includes innovation and identifying opportunities to extend our reach beyond the conventional channels we currently serve,” said
The Company has not reconciled the non-GAAP measure Adjusted EBITDA1 to the GAAP measure net income (loss) on a forward-looking basis in this release because the Company does not provide guidance for certain of the reconciling items on a consistent basis, including but not limited to items relating to restructuring, asset impairment and other related charges, depreciation and amortization expense, net interest expense and income taxes, which would be required to include a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA1 to GAAP net income (loss), as the Company is unable to quantify these amounts without unreasonable efforts.
Conference Call and Webcast Presentation
The Company will host a conference call and webcast presentation to discuss these results on
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3 Net Debt and Free Cash Flow are non-GAAP measures. Refer to their definitions in the discussion on non-GAAP financial measures below.
Note to Investors Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements contained in this press release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our guidance as to future financial and operational results, our ability to assist our customers in achieving their sustainability goals, our ability to drive growth and create value for stockholders and our ability to preserve a strong balance sheet, innovate and identify opportunities to extend our reach beyond our conventional channels. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “likely” or “continue,” the negative of these terms and other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions based on our expectations and projections about future events as of the date of this press release and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may prove incorrect, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including, among others, those described under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses the following financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in
The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations as net income (loss) from continuing operations calculated in accordance with GAAP plus the sum of income tax expense (benefit), net interest expense, depreciation and amortization and further adjusted to exclude certain items, including but not limited to restructuring, asset impairment and other related charges, gains or losses on the sale of businesses and noncurrent assets, non-cash pension income or expense, unrealized gains or losses on derivatives, foreign exchange gains or losses on cash and gains or losses on certain legal settlements.
The Company defines Adjusted EPS from continuing operations as diluted (loss) earnings per share from continuing operations (“EPS”) calculated in accordance with GAAP adjusted for the after-tax effect of certain items, including but not limited to restructuring, asset impairment and other related charges, gains on the sale of businesses and noncurrent assets, non-cash pension income or expense, unrealized gains or losses on derivatives, foreign exchange losses on cash, gains or losses on certain legal settlements and gains or losses on debt extinguishments.
The Company defines Free Cash Flow as net cash provided by operating activities, less capital expenditures.
The Company defines Net Debt as the sum of current and long-term debt, less cash and cash equivalents.
The Company has provided herein a reconciliation of (i) net income (loss) from continuing operations to Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, (ii) diluted (loss) EPS from continuing operations to Adjusted EPS from continuing operations, (iii) net cash provided by operating activities to Free Cash Flow and (iv) total debt to Net Debt, in each case representing the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
The Company presents Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations to assist in comparing performance from period to period and as a measure of operational performance. It is a key measure used by its management team to generate future operating plans, make strategic decisions and incentivize and reward its employees. In addition, its management and Chief Operating Decision Maker, who is the President and Chief Executive Officer, use the Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of each reportable segment to evaluate its respective operating performance. Accordingly, the Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating the Company’s operating results in the same manner as its management and board of directors. Like Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, management believes Adjusted EPS from continuing operations is useful to investors, analysts and others to facilitate operating performance comparisons on a period-to-period basis because it excludes variations primarily caused by changes in the items noted above.
The Company presents Free Cash Flow to assist in comparing liquidity from period to period and to provide a more comprehensive view of the Company’s core operations and ability to generate cash flow, and also, as with Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, to generate future operating plans, make strategic decisions and incentivize and reward its employees. The Company believes that this measure is useful to investors in evaluating cash available to service and repay debt, make other investments and pay dividends. The Company presents Net Debt as a supplemental measure to review the liquidity of its operations and measure the Company’s credit position and progress toward leverage targets. The Company also believes that investors find this measure useful in evaluating its debt levels.
Non-GAAP information should be considered as supplemental in nature and is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, our non-GAAP metrics may not be the same as or comparable to similar non-GAAP financial measures presented by other companies. Because of these and other limitations, you should consider them alongside other financial performance measures, including our net income and other GAAP results. In addition, in evaluating Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, Adjusted EPS from continuing operations and other metrics derived from them, you should be aware that in the future the Company will incur expenses such as those that are the subject of adjustments in deriving Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations and Adjusted EPS from continuing operations and you should not infer from our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations and Adjusted EPS from continuing operations that our future results will not be affected by these expenses or any unusual or non-recurring items.
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For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
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Net revenues | $ | 1,250 | $ | 1,255 | $ | 1,286 | ||||||
Related party net revenues | 83 | 83 | 93 | |||||||||
Total net revenues | 1,333 | 1,338 | 1,379 | |||||||||
Cost of sales | (1,078 | ) | (1,115 | ) | (1,098 | ) | ||||||
Gross profit | 255 | 223 | 281 | |||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | (115 | ) | (122 | ) | (137 | ) | ||||||
Restructuring, asset impairment and other related charges | (338 | ) | (6 | ) | (28 | ) | ||||||
Other income (expense), net | 2 | 2 | (3 | ) | ||||||||
Operating (loss) income from continuing operations | (196 | ) | 97 | 113 | ||||||||
Non-operating income (expense), net | 1 | — | (2 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense, net | (56 | ) | (66 | ) | (61 | ) | ||||||
(Loss) income from continuing operations before tax | (251 | ) | 31 | 50 | ||||||||
Income tax benefit (expense) | 38 | (11 | ) | (22 | ) | |||||||
(Loss) income from continuing operations | (213 | ) | 20 | 28 | ||||||||
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | — | — | 2 | |||||||||
Net (loss) income | (213 | ) | 20 | 30 | ||||||||
Income attributable to non-controlling interests | — | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | |||||||
Net (loss) income attributable to | $ | (213 | ) | $ | 19 | $ | 29 | |||||
(Loss) earnings per share attributable to | ||||||||||||
From continuing operations | ||||||||||||
Basic | $ | (1.18 | ) | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.15 | |||||
Diluted | $ | (1.18 | ) | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.15 | |||||
From discontinued operations | ||||||||||||
Basic | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 0.01 | ||||||
Diluted | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 0.01 | ||||||
Total | ||||||||||||
Basic | $ | (1.18 | ) | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.16 | |||||
Diluted | $ | (1.18 | ) | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.16 | |||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic | 179.9 | 179.7 | 178.7 | |||||||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted | 179.9 | 181.0 | 179.7 |
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Assets | ||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 168 | $ | 95 | $ | 233 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 463 | 486 | 470 | |||||||||
Related party receivables | 28 | 37 | 38 | |||||||||
Inventories | 760 | 881 | 846 | |||||||||
Other current assets | 126 | 116 | 109 | |||||||||
Assets held for sale | 99 | — | 7 | |||||||||
Total current assets | 1,644 | 1,615 | 1,703 | |||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 1,164 | 1,473 | 1,469 | |||||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 268 | 272 | 276 | |||||||||
| 1,807 | 1,815 | 1,815 | |||||||||
Intangible assets, net | 959 | 974 | 1,019 | |||||||||
Other noncurrent assets | 209 | 213 | 164 | |||||||||
Total assets | $ | 6,051 | $ | 6,362 | $ | 6,446 | ||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 382 | $ | 367 | $ | 329 | ||||||
Related party payables | 7 | 7 | 10 | |||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt | 6 | 20 | 18 | |||||||||
Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 62 | 66 | 63 | |||||||||
Income taxes payable | 3 | 12 | 5 | |||||||||
Accrued and other current liabilities | 372 | 321 | 447 | |||||||||
Liabilities held for sale | 22 | — | — | |||||||||
Total current liabilities | 854 | 793 | 872 | |||||||||
Long-term debt | 3,489 | 3,572 | 3,593 | |||||||||
Long-term operating lease liabilities | 222 | 223 | 225 | |||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 185 | 226 | 255 | |||||||||
Long-term employee benefit obligations | 56 | 57 | 59 | |||||||||
Other noncurrent liabilities | 156 | 155 | 138 | |||||||||
Total liabilities | $ | 4,962 | $ | 5,026 | $ | 5,142 | ||||||
Total equity attributable to | 1,085 | 1,332 | 1,300 | |||||||||
Non-controlling interests | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||
Total equity | 1,089 | 1,336 | 1,304 | |||||||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 6,051 | $ | 6,362 | $ | 6,446 |
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Operating Activities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | $ | (213 | ) | $ | 20 | $ | 10 | $ | 22 | $ | 30 | |||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to operating cash flows: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 75 | 80 | 79 | 82 | 85 | |||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | (38 | ) | (5 | ) | (11 | ) | (26 | ) | — | |||||||||||
Asset impairment and restructuring related non-cash charges (net of reversals) | 323 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | |||||||||||||||
Non-cash portion of operating lease expense | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | |||||||||||||||
Other non-cash items, net | 8 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 13 | |||||||||||||||
Change in assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 29 | (17 | ) | (51 | ) | 51 | (3 | ) | ||||||||||||
Inventories | 16 | 30 | (60 | ) | (7 | ) | 75 | |||||||||||||
Accounts payable | 13 | 39 | 35 | (28 | ) | (15 | ) | |||||||||||||
Operating lease payments | (21 | ) | (21 | ) | (21 | ) | (20 | ) | (19 | ) | ||||||||||
Accrued and other current liabilities | 63 | (35 | ) | (55 | ) | (52 | ) | 43 | ||||||||||||
Other assets and liabilities | (32 | ) | (27 | ) | 14 | 15 | 6 | |||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 244 | 94 | (33 | ) | 81 | 238 | ||||||||||||||
Investing Activities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | (54 | ) | (57 | ) | (41 | ) | (107 | ) | (62 | ) | ||||||||||
Purchase of investments | — | — | (23 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Receipt of refundable exclusivity payment | — | 10 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Other investing activities | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 9 | |||||||||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (53 | ) | (42 | ) | (58 | ) | (105 | ) | (53 | ) | ||||||||||
Financing Activities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Term loan debt proceeds | — | 372 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Term loan debt repayments | (70 | ) | (725 | ) | — | (24 | ) | (229 | ) | |||||||||||
Revolver proceeds | — | 373 | 18 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Revolver repayments | (25 | ) | (18 | ) | (18 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||
Deferred financing transaction costs | — | (7 | ) | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Dividends paid to common shareholders | (18 | ) | (18 | ) | (18 | ) | (17 | ) | (18 | ) | ||||||||||
Other financing activities | (3 | ) | (3 | ) | (8 | ) | (5 | ) | (3 | ) | ||||||||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (116 | ) | (26 | ) | (26 | ) | (46 | ) | (250 | ) | ||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (2 | ) | (2 | ) | 1 | — | (4 | ) | ||||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 73 | 24 | (116 | ) | (70 | ) | (69 | ) | ||||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, including amounts classified as held for sale, as of beginning of the period | 95 | 71 | 187 | 257 | 326 | |||||||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of end of the period | $ | 168 | $ | 95 | $ | 71 | $ | 187 | $ | 257 | ||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash are comprised of: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 168 | 95 | 71 | 164 | 233 | |||||||||||||||
Restricted cash classified as other current assets | — | — | — | 2 | — | |||||||||||||||
Restricted cash classified as other noncurrent assets | — | — | — | 21 | 24 | |||||||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of end of the period | $ | 168 | $ | 95 | $ | 71 | $ | 187 | $ | 257 |
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Reportable segment net revenues | ||||||||||||
Foodservice | $ | 670 | $ | 668 | $ | 675 | ||||||
Food and Beverage Merchandising | 667 | 674 | 712 | |||||||||
Intersegment revenues | (4 | ) | (4 | ) | (8 | ) | ||||||
Total net revenues | $ | 1,333 | $ | 1,338 | $ | 1,379 |
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Reportable segment Adjusted EBITDA | ||||||||||||
Foodservice | $ | 120 | $ | 109 | $ | 117 | ||||||
Food and Beverage Merchandising | 111 | 93 | 130 | |||||||||
Unallocated | (17 | ) | (19 | ) | (20 | ) | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) | $ | 214 | $ | 183 | $ | 227 |
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Net income to Adjusted EBITDA | Diluted EPS to Adjusted EPS | Net income to Adjusted EBITDA | Diluted EPS to Adjusted EPS | Net loss to Adjusted EBITDA | Diluted EPS to Adjusted EPS | |||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income from continuing operations / Diluted EPS from continuing operations (Reported GAAP Measure) | $ | (213 | ) | $ | (1.18 | ) | $ | 20 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 28 | $ | 0.15 | ||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense | (38 | ) | 11 | 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net (excluding loss on extinguishment of debt) | 56 | 60 | 61 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | — | 6 | 0.02 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization (excluding restructuring-related charges) | 70 | 75 | 81 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Beverage Merchandising Restructuring charges(1) | 336 | 1.51 | 7 | 0.03 | 32 | 0.15 | ||||||||||||||||||
Footprint Optimization charges(2) | 4 | 0.02 | 3 | 0.01 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Other restructuring and asset impairment charges | 2 | 0.01 | 2 | 0.01 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Loss on sale of businesses and noncurrent assets | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Non-cash pension (income) expense(3) | (1 | ) | — | — | — | 2 | 0.01 | |||||||||||||||||
Unrealized gains on commodity derivatives | (1 | ) | — | (1 | ) | — | (1 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange (gains) losses on cash | (1 | ) | — | (1 | ) | — | 2 | 0.01 | ||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA / Adjusted EPS(4) (Non-GAAP Measure) | $ | 214 | $ | 0.36 | $ | 183 | $ | 0.17 | $ | 227 | $ | 0.32 |
(1) | Reflects charges related to the Beverage Merchandising Restructuring, including | |
(2) | Reflects charges related to the Footprint Optimization, including | |
(3) | Reflects the non-cash pension (income) expense related to our employee benefit plans. | |
(4) | Income tax (benefit) expense, interest expense, net (excluding loss on extinguishment of debt) and depreciation and amortization (excluding restructuring-related charges) are not adjustments from diluted EPS to calculate Adjusted EPS. Adjustments were tax effected using the applicable effective income tax rate for each period. For the three months ended |
Source: Pactiv Evergreen Inc.