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Media: Debbie Mitchell
Investors: Sally Curley
CARDINAL HEALTH REPORTS FISCAL 2015 FIRST-QUARTER RESULTS
DUBLIN, Ohio, Oct. 30, 2014 - Cardinal Health today reported fiscal year 2015 first-quarter revenue of $24.1 billion and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations of $1.00. Non-GAAP operating earnings increased 6 percent to $566 million. On a GAAP basis, operating earnings decreased 1 percent to $466 million, and diluted EPS from continuing operations decreased 21 percent to $0.78. Prior year first quarter GAAP and non-GAAP EPS included an $0.18 benefit related to tax settlements. Excluding the impact of these tax settlements, non-GAAP diluted EPS for the fiscal year 2015 first quarter increased 9 percent.
"Fiscal year 2015 is off to a good start. Our organization has committed itself to anticipating and acting on the evolving needs of a fast-changing market," said George Barrett, chairman and chief executive officer of Cardinal Health. "Both segments reported solid earnings growth and progress on all strategic fronts. Our Pharmaceutical segment continued its momentum, and we are excited about the potential from Red Oak Sourcing, our generic sourcing joint venture with CVS Health. The Medical segment continued its growth with strategic accounts and our direct-to-customer platforms, now rebranded as Cardinal Health at Home. Our physician preference item program addresses significant health system pain points and now spans orthopedics, interventional cardiology and wound management."
The company reaffirmed its fiscal year 2015 outlook for non-GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $4.10 to $4.30.
| Q1 FY15 | Q1 FY14 | Y/Y | |||||||
| Revenue | $ | 24.1 | billion | $ | 24.5 | billion | (2)% | ||
| Operating earnings | $ | 466 | million | $ | 471 | million | (1)% | ||
| Non-GAAP operating earnings | $ | 566 | million | $ | 532 | million | 6% | ||
| Earnings from continuing operations | $ | 266 | million | $ | 340 | million | (22)% | ||
| Non-GAAP earnings from continuing operations | $ | 340 | million | $ | 378 | million | (10)% | ||
| Diluted EPS from continuing operations | $ | 0.78 | $ | 0.99 | (21)% | ||||
| Non-GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations | $ | 1.00 | $ | 1.10 | (9)% |
Pharmaceutical Segment
Revenue for the Pharmaceutical segment declined 3 percent to $21.2 billion due to the expiration of the Walgreens contract in the prior year first quarter. The decline was partially offset by growth from new and existing customers as well as continued strong growth in China. Segment profit increased 4 percent to $451 million, driven by growth from new and existing customers as well as strong performance from generic programs.
| Q1 FY15 | Q1 FY14 | Y/Y | |||||||
| Revenue | $ | 21.2 | billion | $ | 21.8 | billion | (3)% | ||
| Segment profit | $ | 451 | million | $ | 433 | million | 4% |
Revenue for the Medical segment was up 5 percent to $2.9 billion, driven by strong performance from acquisitions and the positive net impact of customer volume. Segment profit increased 6 percent to $113 million due to growth in Cardinal Health-branded products as well as select service offerings, partially offset by a reduction in contribution from national brand products.
| Q1 FY15 | Q1 FY14 | Y/Y | |||||||
| Revenue | $ | 2.9 | billion | $ | 2.7 | billion | 5% | ||
| Segment profit | $ | 113 | million | $ | 106 | million | 6% |
ADDITIONAL FIRST-QUARTER AND RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
Cardinal Health will host a webcast and conference call today at 8:30 a.m. Eastern to discuss first-quarter results. To access the call and corresponding slide presentation, visit ir.cardinalhealth.com or dial 816.581.1703, using conference ID# 1088767. There is no access code required for the call.
There is no pre-registration for the call. Participants are advised to dial into the call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time.
Presentation slides and an audio replay will be archived on the Cardinal Health website after the conclusion of the conference call. The audio replay will also be available for seven days by dialing 719.457.0820, passcode 1088767.
UPCOMING WEBCASTED INVESTOR EVENTS
At these events, Cardinal Health executives will discuss the company's diverse products and services, company performance and strategies for continued growth. To access more details and live webcasts of these events, go to the Investors page at ir.cardinalhealth.com.
About Cardinal Health
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a $91 billion health care services company that improves the cost-effectiveness of health care. As the business behind health care, Cardinal Health helps pharmacies, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories and physician offices focus on patient care while reducing costs, enhancing efficiency and improving quality. Cardinal Health is an essential link in the health care supply chain, providing pharmaceuticals and medical products and services to more than 100,000 locations each day and is also the industry-leading direct-to-home medical supplies distributor. The company is a leading manufacturer of medical and surgical products, including gloves, surgical apparel and fluid management products. In addition, the company operates the nation's largest network of radiopharmacies that dispense products to aid in the early diagnosis and treatment of disease. Ranked #22 on the Fortune 500, Cardinal Health employs 34,000 people worldwide. More information about the company may be found at www.cardinalhealth.com and @CardinalHealth on Twitter.
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Cautions Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements addressing expectations, prospects, estimates and other matters that are dependent upon future events or developments. These statements may be identified by words such as "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "will," "should," "could," "would," "project," "continue," "likely," and similar expressions, and include statements reflecting future results or guidance, statements of outlook and expense accruals. These matters are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, anticipated or implied. These risks and uncertainties include competitive pressures in Cardinal Health's various lines of business; the ability to achieve the expected benefits from the generic sourcing joint venture with CVS Health; the frequency or rate of pharmaceutical price appreciation or deflation and the timing of generic and branded pharmaceutical introductions; the non-renewal or a default under one or more key customer or supplier arrangements or changes to the terms of or level of purchases under those arrangements; the ability to achieve anticipated results from the AccessClosure and Sonexus Health acquisitions; uncertainties due to government health care reform including federal health care reform legislation; changes in the distribution patterns or reimbursement rates for health care products and services; the effects of any investigation or action by any regulatory authority; and changes in the cost of commodities such as oil-based resins, cotton, latex and diesel fuel. Cardinal Health is subject to additional risks and uncertainties described in Cardinal Health's Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K reports and exhibits to those reports. This news release reflects management's views as of Oct. 30, 2014. Except to the extent required by applicable law, Cardinal Health undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement.
Cardinal Health, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited)
| First Quarter | ||||||||||
| (in millions, except per common share amounts) | 2015 | 2014 | % Change | |||||||
| Revenue | $ | 24,070 | $ | 24,523 | (2 | )% | ||||
| Cost of products sold | 22,729 | 23,259 | (2 | )% | ||||||
| Gross margin | 1,341 | 1,264 | 6 | % | ||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||
| Distribution, selling, general and administrative expenses | 775 | 732 | 6 | % | ||||||
| Restructuring and employee severance | 19 | 11 | N.M. | |||||||
| Amortization and other acquisition-related costs | 53 | 49 | N.M. | |||||||
| Impairments and loss on disposal of assets | - | - | N.M. | |||||||
| Litigation (recoveries)/charges, net | 28 | 1 | N.M. | |||||||
| Operating earnings | 466 | 471 | (1 | )% | ||||||
| Other income, net | (3 | ) | (4 | ) | N.M. | |||||
| Interest expense, net | 34 | 33 | 1 | % | ||||||
| Earnings before income taxes and discontinued operations | 435 | 442 | (2 | )% | ||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 169 | 102 | 65 | % | ||||||
| Earnings from continuing operations | 266 | 340 | (22 | )% | ||||||
| Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | - | (1 | ) | N.M. | ||||||
| Net earnings | $ | 266 | $ | 339 | (22 | )% | ||||
| Basic earnings per common share: | ||||||||||
| Continuing operations | $ | 0.79 | $ | 1.00 | (21 | )% | ||||
| Discontinued operations | - | - | N.M. | |||||||
| Net basic earnings per common share | $ | 0.79 | $ | 1.00 | (21 | )% | ||||
| Diluted earnings per common share: | ||||||||||
| Continuing operations | $ | 0.78 | $ | 0.99 | (21 | )% | ||||
| Discontinued operations | - | - | N.M. | |||||||
| Net diluted earnings per common share | $ | 0.78 | $ | 0.99 | (21 | )% | ||||
| Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||
| Basic | 336 | 340 | ||||||||
| Diluted | 340 | 344 |
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
| (in millions) | September 30, 2014 | June 30, 2014 | |||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||
| Assets | |||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||
| Cash and equivalents | $ | 2,469 | $ | 2,865 | |||
| Trade receivables, net | 5,662 | 5,380 | |||||
| Inventories, net | 8,069 | 8,266 | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other | 1,338 | 1,428 | |||||
| Total current assets | 17,538 | 17,939 | |||||
| Property and equipment, net | 1,434 | 1,459 | |||||
| Goodwill and other intangibles, net | 5,923 | 5,870 | |||||
| Other assets | 816 | 765 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 25,711 | $ | 26,033 | |||
| Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | |||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 11,995 | $ | 12,149 | |||
| Current portion of long-term obligations and other short-term borrowings | 843 | 801 | |||||
| Other accrued liabilities | 2,058 | 2,165 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 14,896 | 15,115 | |||||
| Long-term obligations, less current portion | 3,164 | 3,171 | |||||
| Deferred income taxes and other liabilities | 1,395 | 1,346 | |||||
| Total shareholders' equity | 6,256 | 6,401 | |||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 25,711 | $ | 26,033 |
Cardinal Health, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
| First Quarter | |||||||
| (in millions) | 2015 | 2014 | |||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||
| Net earnings | $ | 266 | $ | 339 | |||
| Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | - | 1 | |||||
| Earnings from continuing operations | 266 | 340 | |||||
| Adjustments to reconcile earnings from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 108 | 117 | |||||
| Gain on sale of other investments | (5 | ) | - | ||||
| Share-based compensation | 25 | 24 | |||||
| Provision for bad debts | 12 | 12 | |||||
| Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions: | |||||||
| Decrease/(increase) in trade receivables | (291 | ) | 1,395 | ||||
| Decrease in inventories | 199 | 1,098 | |||||
| Decrease in accounts payable | (157 | ) | (1,852 | ) | |||
| Other accrued liabilities and operating items, net | (96 | ) | (183 | ) | |||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 61 | 951 | |||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||
| Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired | (61 | ) | (25 | ) | |||
| Additions to property and equipment | (36 | ) | (26 | ) | |||
| Purchase of available-for-sale securities and other investments | (75 | ) | - | ||||
| Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities and other investments | 91 | - | |||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (81 | ) | (51 | ) | |||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||
| Net change in short-term borrowings | 40 | 20 | |||||
| Net proceeds from issuance of common shares | 25 | 75 | |||||
| Tax proceeds from share-based compensation | 38 | 12 | |||||
| Dividends on common shares | (119 | ) | (105 | ) | |||
| Purchase of treasury shares | (360 | ) | (50 | ) | |||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (376 | ) | (48 | ) | |||
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash and equivalents | (396 | ) | 852 | ||||
| Cash and equivalents at beginning of period | 2,865 | 1,901 | |||||
| Cash and equivalents at end of period | $ | 2,469 | $ | 2,753 |
Cardinal Health, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Total Company Business Analysis
| Non-GAAP | |||||||||||||||
| First Quarter | First Quarter | ||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||
| Revenue | |||||||||||||||
| Amount | $ | 24,070 | $ | 24,523 | |||||||||||
| Growth rate 1 | (2 | )% | (5 | )% | |||||||||||
| Operating earnings | |||||||||||||||
| Amount | $ | 466 | $ | 471 | $ | 566 | $ | 532 | |||||||
| Growth rate | (1 | )% | 3 | % | 6 | % | 13 | % | |||||||
| Earnings from continuing operations | |||||||||||||||
| Amount | $ | 266 | $ | 340 | $ | 340 | $ | 378 | |||||||
| Growth rate | (22 | )% | 25 | % | (10 | )% | 35 | % | |||||||
| Return on equity | 16.8 | % | 22.1 | % | 21.5 | % | 24.7 | % | |||||||
| Effective tax rate from continuing operations 2 | 38.9 | % | 23.2 | % | 36.5 | % | 24.7 | % | |||||||
| Debt to total capital | 39 | % | 38 | % | |||||||||||
| Net debt to total capital | 20 | % | 15 | % |
Refer to the GAAP/Non-GAAP reconciliation for definitions and calculations supporting the Non-GAAP balances.
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Segment Business Analysis
| First Quarter | First Quarter | |||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | 2015 | 2014 | (in millions) | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||
| Pharmaceutical | Medical | |||||||||||||||
| Revenue | Revenue | |||||||||||||||
| Amount | $ | 21,209 | $ | 21,813 | Amount | $ | 2,852 | $ | 2,711 | |||||||
| Growth rate 1 | (3 | )% | (7 | )% | Growth rate | 5 | % | 13 | % | |||||||
| Segment profit | Segment profit | |||||||||||||||
| Amount | $ | 451 | $ | 433 | Amount | $ | 113 | $ | 106 | |||||||
| Growth rate | 4 | % | 8 | % | Growth rate | 6 | % | 43 | % | |||||||
| Segment profit margin | 2.13 | % | 1.99 | % | Segment profit margin | 3.97 | % | 3.92 | % |
Refer to definitions for an explanation of calculations.
Total consolidated revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2014 was $24,070 million, which included total segment revenue of $24,061 million and Corporate revenue of $9 million. Total consolidated revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2013 was $24,523 million, which included total segment revenue of $24,524 million and Corporate revenue of $(1) million. Corporate revenue consists primarily of elimination of inter-segment revenue and other revenue not allocated to the segments.
Total consolidated operating earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2014 were $466 million, which included total segment profit of $564 million and Corporate costs of $(98) million. Total consolidated operating earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2013 were $471 million, which included total segment profit of $539 million and Corporate costs of $(68) million. Corporate includes, among other things, restructuring and employee severance, amortization and other acquisition-related costs, impairments and loss on disposal of assets, litigation (recoveries)/charges, net and certain investment spending that are not allocated to the segments.
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GAAP / Non-GAAP Reconciliation
| First Quarter 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating | Earnings Before | Provision | Earnings | Earnings from | Diluted EPS | Diluted EPS | |||||||||||||||
| Earnings | Income Taxes | for | from | Continuing | from | from Continuing | |||||||||||||||
| (in millions, except per common share amounts) | Operating | Growth | and Discontinued | Income | Continuing | Operations | Continuing | Operations | |||||||||||||
| Earnings | Rate | Operations | Taxes | Operations | Growth Rate | Operations | Growth Rate 1 | ||||||||||||||
| GAAP | $ | 466 | (1 | )% | $ | 435 | $ | 169 | $ | 266 | (22 | )% | $ | 0.78 | (21 | )% | |||||
| Restructuring and employee severance | 19 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 0.04 | ||||||||||||||||
| Amortization and other acquisition-related costs | 53 | 53 | 19 | 34 | 0.10 | ||||||||||||||||
| Impairments and loss on disposal of assets | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Litigation (recoveries)/charges, net | 28 | 28 | - | 28 | 0.08 | ||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP | $ | 566 | 6 | % | $ | 535 | $ | 195 | $ | 340 | (10 | )% | $ | 1.00 | (9 | )% | |||||
| First Quarter 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP | $ | 471 | 3 | % | $ | 442 | $ | 102 | $ | 340 | 25 | % | $ | 0.99 | 25 | % | |||||
| Restructuring and employee severance | 11 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0.02 | ||||||||||||||||
| Amortization and other acquisition-related costs | 49 | 49 | 18 | 31 | 0.09 | ||||||||||||||||
| Impairments and loss on disposal of assets | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Litigation (recoveries)/charges, net | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP | $ | 532 | 13 | % | $ | 503 | $ | 124 | $ | 378 | 35 | % | $ | 1.10 | 36 | % |
The sum of the components may not equal the total due to rounding.
We apply varying tax rates depending on the item's nature and tax jurisdiction where it is incurred.
Cardinal Health, Inc. and Subsidiaries
GAAP / Non-GAAP Reconciliation
| First Quarter | |||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||
| GAAP return on equity | 16.8 | % | 22.1 | % | |||||||||||
| Non-GAAP return on equity | |||||||||||||||
| Net earnings | $ | 266 | $ | 339 | |||||||||||
| Restructuring and employee severance, net of tax, in continuing operations | 12 | 7 | |||||||||||||
| Amortization and other acquisition-related costs, net of tax, in continuing operations | 34 | 31 | |||||||||||||
| Impairments and loss on disposal of assets, net of tax, in continuing operations | - | - | |||||||||||||
| Litigation (recoveries)/charges, net, net of tax, in continuing operations | 28 | 1 | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted net earnings | $ | 340 | $ | 378 | |||||||||||
| Annualized | $ | 1,360 | $ | 1,512 | |||||||||||
| First | Fourth | First | Fourth | ||||||||||||
| Quarter | Quarter | Quarter | Quarter | ||||||||||||
| 2015 | 2014 | 2014 | 2013 | ||||||||||||
| Total shareholders' equity | $ | 6,256 | $ | 6,401 | $ | 6,297 | $ | 5,975 | |||||||
| Divided by average shareholders' equity | $ | 6,328 | $ | 6,136 | |||||||||||
| Non-GAAP return on equity | 21.5 | % | 24.7 | % |
We apply varying tax rates depending on the item's nature and tax jurisdiction where it is incurred.
Cardinal Health, Inc. and Subsidiaries
GAAP / Non-GAAP Reconciliation
| First Quarter | |||||||
| (in millions) | 2015 | 2014 | |||||
| GAAP effective tax rate from continuing operations 1 | 38.9 | % | 23.2 | % | |||
| Non-GAAP effective tax rate from continuing operations | |||||||
| Earnings before income taxes and discontinued operations | $ | 435 | $ | 442 | |||
| Restructuring and employee severance | 19 | 11 | |||||
| Amortization and other acquisition-related costs | 53 | 49 | |||||
| Impairments and loss on disposal of assets | - | - | |||||
| Litigation (recoveries)/charges, net | 28 | 1 | |||||
| Adjusted earnings before income taxes and discontinued operations | $ | 535 | $ | 503 | |||
| Provision for income taxes | $ | 169 | $ | 102 | |||
| Restructuring and employee severance tax benefit | 7 | 4 | |||||
| Amortization and other acquisition-related costs tax benefit | 19 | 18 | |||||
| Impairments and loss on disposal of assets tax benefit | - | - | |||||
| Litigation (recoveries)/charges, net tax benefit | - | - | |||||
| Adjusted provision for income taxes | $ | 195 | $ | 124 | |||
| Non-GAAP effective tax rate from continuing operations 1 | 36.5 | % | 24.7 | % | |||
| First Quarter | |||||||
| 2015 | 2014 | ||||||
| Debt to total capital | 39 | % | 38 | % | |||
| Net debt to capital | |||||||
| Current portion of long-term obligations and other short-term borrowings | $ | 843 | $ | 190 | |||
| Long-term obligations, less current portion | 3,164 | 3,693 | |||||
| Debt | $ | 4,007 | $ | 3,883 | |||
| Cash and equivalents | (2,469 | ) | (2,753 | ) | |||
| Net debt | $ | 1,538 | $ | 1,130 | |||
| Total shareholders' equity | 6,256 | 6,297 | |||||
| Capital | $ | 7,794 | $ | 7,427 | |||
| Net debt to capital | 20 | % | 15 | % |
We apply varying tax rates depending on the item's nature and tax jurisdiction where it is incurred.
Forward-Looking Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We present non-GAAP earnings from continuing operations and non-GAAP effective tax rate from continuing operations (and presentations derived from these financial measures, including per share calculations) on a forward-looking basis. The most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP measures are earnings from continuing operations and effective tax rate from continuing operations. We are unable to provide a quantitative reconciliation of these forward-looking non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP measures because we cannot reliably forecast restructuring and employee severance, amortization and other acquisition-related costs, impairments and loss on disposal of assets, litigation (recoveries)/charges, net and LIFO charges/(credits), which are difficult to predict and estimate and are primarily dependent on future events. Please note that the unavailable reconciling items could significantly impact our future financial results.
Cardinal Health, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
This earnings release contains financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). In general, the measures exclude items and charges that (i) management does not believe reflect Cardinal Health, Inc.'s (the "Company") core business and relate more to strategic, multi-year corporate activities; or (ii) relate to activities or actions that may have occurred over multiple or in prior periods without predictable trends. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally to evaluate the Company's performance, evaluate the balance sheet, engage in financial and operational planning and determine incentive compensation.
Beginning in fiscal 2015, the Company will exclude last-in, first-out ("LIFO") inventory charges/(credits)5 from its non-GAAP earnings, for consistency with the presentation by some of its peers. The Company did not record any LIFO charges or credits in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 or 2014, respectively.
Management provides these non-GAAP financial measures to investors as supplemental metrics to assist readers in assessing the effects of items and events on its financial and operating results and in comparing the Company's performance to that of its competitors. However, the non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be comparable to, similarly titled measures used by other companies.
The non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by the Company should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, and the financial results calculated in accordance with GAAP and reconciliations to those financial statements set forth above should be carefully evaluated.
Debt: long-term obligations plus short-term borrowings.
Debt to Total Capital: debt divided by (debt plus total shareholders' equity).
Net Debt: a Non-GAAP measure defined as debt minus (cash and equivalents).
Net Debt to Capital: a Non-GAAP measure defined as net debt divided by (net debt plus total shareholders' equity).
Non-GAAP Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations: non-GAAP earnings from continuing operations divided by diluted weighted-average shares outstanding.
Non-GAAP Earnings from Continuing Operations: earnings from continuing operations excluding (1) restructuring and employee severance1, (2) amortization and other acquisition-related costs2, (3) impairments and loss on disposal of assets3, (4) litigation (recoveries)/charges, net4 and (5) LIFO charges/(credits), each net of tax.
Non-GAAP Effective Tax Rate from Continuing Operations: (provision for income taxes adjusted for (1) restructuring and employee severance, (2) amortization and other acquisition-related costs, (3) impairments and loss on disposal of assets, (4) litigation (recoveries)/charges, net and (5) LIFO charges/(credits)) divided by (earnings before income taxes and discontinued operations adjusted for the same five items).
Non-GAAP Operating Earnings: operating earnings excluding (1) restructuring and employee severance, (2) amortization and other acquisition-related costs, (3) impairments and loss on disposal of assets, (4) litigation (recoveries)/charges, net and (5) LIFO charges/(credits).
Non-GAAP Return on Equity: (annualized current period net earnings excluding (1) restructuring and employee severance, (2) amortization and other acquisition-related costs, (3) impairments and loss on disposal of assets, (4) litigation (recoveries)/charges, net and (5) LIFO charges/(credits), each net of tax) divided by average shareholders' equity.
Return on Equity: annualized current period net earnings divided by average shareholders' equity.
Segment Profit: segment revenue minus (segment cost of products sold and segment distribution, selling, general and administrative expenses).
Segment Profit Margin: segment profit divided by segment revenue.