Strong Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow of $68 million in Q2 grew double digits versus the prior year, enabling capital deployment to enhance shareholder value.
EPS Growth
EPS of $1.09, up slightly from the prior year, benefiting from capital allocation strategy and improvements in interest expense and share count.
Debt Reduction and Leverage
Reduced debt by $40 million, leading to a leverage decline to 2.7x while still repurchasing shares opportunistically.
International Segment Growth
International segment revenues increased by 4.8% for the first six months, driven by strong performance from the Hydralyte brand and growth in Latin America.
Successful Marketing and Innovation in Canada
Canadian portfolio, including brands like Gaviscon, grew at a sales CAGR of approximately 4% since fiscal '20.