EPC Edgewell Personal Care Co - 10-K

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

The following risks and uncertainties could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. We may amend or supplement the risk factors described below from time to time in other reports we file with the SEC.

Macroeconomic Conditions and Related Risk Factors

Changes in production costs, including raw material prices and tariffs, could erode our profit margins and negatively impact operating results.

Pricing and availability of raw materials, energy, shipping, labor and other services needed for our business can be volatile due to general economic conditions, including inflation, supplier capacity restraints, geopolitical developments, changes in supply and demand, natural disasters, energy costs, health epidemics or pandemics, labor shortages and turnover, production levels, currency fluctuations, governmental actions (including import and export requirements such as new or increased tariffs, sanctions, quotas or trade barriers), port congestions or delays, transport capacity restraints, cybersecurity incidents or other disruptions of key manufacturing sites, acts of terrorism and other factors beyond our control. There is no certainty that we will be able to offset future cost increases. This volatility can significantly affect our production costs and may, therefore, have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

If such cost pressures persist or exceed our estimates and we are not able to increase the prices of our products or achieve cost savings to offset such cost increases, our operating margins would be negatively impacted. In addition, even if we increase the prices of our products in response to increases in the cost of commodities or other cost increases, we may not be able to sustain such price increases. Sustained price increases may lead to declines in volume as competitors may not adjust their prices or customers may reduce consumption due to pay the higher prices, which could lead to sales and market share declines. Our projections may not accurately predict the potential negative volume impact of price increases, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Changes in U.S. and international trade policies may adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.

The imposition of new tariffs, changes in trade policy or agreements, or the escalation of trade tensions between the United States and other countries could adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. We rely on materials, components and finished goods that are sourced from or manufactured in foreign countries, including Mexico and China. Changes in U.S. trade policy, including the imposition of reciprocal tariffs and other recent measures, have resulted and could result in additional reactions from U.S. trading partners, including adopting responsive trade policies making it more difficult or costly for us to export our products or import goods and materials from those countries. Our business operations, financial condition, and results of operations could be significantly affected by these measures and the potential adoption or expansion of existing tariffs or implementation of new tariffs, trade restrictions, or retaliatory measures that could disrupt our established supply chain, increase costs of goods sold into the United States and this in turn could require us to increase prices to our customers which may reduce demand, or, if we are unable to increase prices, result in lowering our margin on products sold.

We cannot predict future trade policy or what additional actions, if any, will be taken by the U.S. government with respect to trade agreements or the imposition of additional tariffs or other measures. Accordingly, any pause, suspension, reversal, reinstatement, reduction, or increase on U.S. tariffs on imported goods, or the occurrence of a trade war or other governmental action related to tariffs or trade agreements, could potentially adversely impact demand for our products, our costs, our customers, our suppliers, and the U.S. or global economy, which in turn could adversely impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

We may not be able to attract, retain and develop key personnel.

Our future performance depends in significant part upon the continued service of our executive officers and other key personnel. Further, our financial projections assume certain new and ongoing productivity improvements and cost savings, including staffing adjustments and employee departures. Failure to deliver these planned productivity improvements and cost savings, while continuing to invest in business growth, could adversely impact our results of operations and cash flows. The loss of the services of one or more of our executive officers or other key employees could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations. Additionally, successfully executing organizational change, management transitions at leadership levels of the Company, and motivation and retention of key employees is critical to our business success. Our success also depends on our continuing ability to attract, retain and develop highly qualified personnel. Competition for such personnel is intense, and there can be no assurance that we can retain and motivate our key employees or attract and retain other highly qualified personnel in the future.

Competition in our industries may hinder our ability to execute our business strategy, achieve profitability, or maintain relationships with existing customers.

The categories in which we operate are largely mature and highly competitive, both in the U.S. and globally, as a number of companies compete for consumer acceptance, limited retail shelf space and e-commerce opportunities. Because of the highly competitive environment in which we operate, as well as increasing omni-channel retailer concentration, our customers, frequently seek to obtain pricing concessions or better trade terms, resulting in either reduction of our gross margins or losses of distribution to lower cost competitors. Competition is based upon brand perceptions, product performance and innovation, customer service and price. Our ability to compete effectively may be affected by a number of factors, including:

• several of our competitors, including The Procter & Gamble Company, Unilever, Kenvue and others, may have substantially greater financial, marketing, research and development and other resources and greater market share in certain segments than we do, which could provide them with greater scale and negotiating leverage with retailers and suppliers;

• our competitors may have lower production, sales and distribution costs, and higher profit margins, which may enable them to offer aggressive retail discounts and other promotional incentives;

• our competitors may be able to obtain exclusive distribution rights at particular retailers or favorable in-store placement;

• our retailers could reduce inventories, shift to different products, or require us to lower our prices to retain shelf placement of our products; and

• we may lose market share to private label brands sold by retail chains, or to price brands sold by local and regional competitors, which, in each case, are typically sold at lower prices than our products.

Legal, Regulatory, Tax and Other Risks

Our business is subject to increasing global regulation, including product related regulations and environmental regulations, that may expose us to significant liabilities.

The development, testing, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, storage, import, export, distribution, advertising, promotion and sale of our products are subject to extensive regulation. For example, a number of our products are regulated by health authorities both in the U.S. and in the E.U. (such as the U.S. FDA), and by consumer protection organizations (such as the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission). These regulatory frameworks focus on our ingredients as well as the safety and efficacy of our products.

Similarly, the advertising and marketing of our products is further regulated by agencies such as the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. All of these regulatory frameworks exist at the federal, state and local level in the U.S. as well as in foreign countries where we sell our products. New or more restrictive regulations or more restrictive interpretations of existing regulations are likely and could lead to additional compliance costs and could have an adverse impact on our business. Additionally, a finding that we are in violation of, or not in compliance with, applicable laws or regulations could subject us to material civil remedies, including fines, damages, warning or untitled letters, injunctions, suspensions or delays in manufacturing, product recalls, seizures or withdrawals, or criminal sanctions. Even if a claim is unsuccessful, is not merited or is not fully pursued, the negative publicity surrounding such assertions could jeopardize our reputation and brand image and have a material adverse effect on our businesses, as well as require resources to rebuild our reputation.

We must comply with various environmental laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which we operate, including those relating to the handling and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes and the remediation of contamination associated with the

use and disposal of hazardous substances. A release of such substances due to an accident or intentional act could result in substantial liability to governmental authorities or to third parties. Pursuant to certain environmental laws, we could be subject to joint and several strict liability for contamination relating to our or our predecessors’ current or former properties or any of their respective third-party waste disposal sites. In addition to potentially significant investigation and remediation costs, any such contamination can give rise to claims from governmental authorities or other third parties for natural resource damage, personal injury, property damage or other liabilities. We have incurred, and will continue to incur, capital and operating expenses and other costs to comply with environmental laws and regulations, including remediation costs relating to our current and former properties and third-party waste disposal sites. As new laws and regulations are introduced, we could become subject to additional environmental liabilities in the future that could cause a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition.

Our Company may be named a party to legal proceedings or may be subject to product liability or other claims that can result in significant expenses, fines, product recalls or withdrawals and reputational damage, which would affect our results of operations and financial condition. In the ordinary course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are subject to numerous claims and lawsuits involving various issues such as patent disputes, current and historical product liability claims; claims that our product manufacturing, sales, and marketing practices violate various consumer protection laws both in the U.S. and internationally; and claims arising out of alleged defects in our products, including property damage, bodily injury or other adverse effects. While the Company believes it has substantial defenses in these matters, it is not feasible to predict the ultimate outcome of litigation. The Company could in the future be required to pay significant amounts as a result of settlements or judgments in these matters, including matters where the Company could be held jointly and severally liable among other defendants. In addition to the risk of monetary judgments not covered by insurance, product liability claims could result in negative publicity that could harm our products’ reputation and in certain cases require a product recall. Product recalls or product liability claims, and any subsequent remedial actions, could have a material adverse effect on our business, reputation, brand value, results of operations and financial condition.

Litigation, in general, and class action and multi-district litigation, in particular, can be expensive and disruptive. Some of these matters may include large numbers of plaintiffs, may involve parties seeking large or indeterminate amounts, including punitive or exemplary damages, and may remain unresolved for several years. Although we maintain product liability insurance, this insurance does not cover all types of claims, particularly claims other than those involving personal injury or property damage or claims that exceed the amount of insurance coverage. Further, we may not be able to maintain such insurance in sufficient amounts, on desirable terms, or at all, in the future.

Our business could be negatively impacted by corporate citizenship and sustainability matters.

There is increased focus from certain investors, customers, consumers, employees, and other stakeholders concerning corporate citizenship and sustainability matters. From time to time, we announce certain initiatives, including goals, regarding our focus areas, which include environmental matters, packaging, responsible sourcing, social investments and inclusion and belonging. We could fail, or be perceived to have failed, in our achievement of such initiatives or goals, or we could fail in accurately reporting our progress on such initiatives and goals. Such failures could be due to changes in our business or consumer or business partner sentiment (e.g., shifts in business among distribution channels or acquisitions). Moreover, the standards by which citizenship and sustainability efforts and related matters are measured are evolving, and certain areas are subject to assumptions which could change over time. In addition, we could be criticized for the scope of such initiatives or goals or perceived as not acting responsibly in connection with these matters. Adverse incidents related to corporate citizenship or sustainability matters could impact the value of our brands, the cost of our operations, and our relationships with existing and future investors, which could have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, in recent years, investor advocacy groups and certain institutional investors have placed increasing importance on sustainability. If, as a result of their assessment of our sustainability practices, certain investors are unsatisfied with our actions or progress, they may reconsider their investment in our Company. At the same time, there also exists “anti-ESG” sentiment among certain stakeholders and government institutions, and we may face scrutiny, reputational risk, product boycotts, lawsuits or market access restrictions from these parties regarding our sustainability initiatives.

Increasing focus on sustainability matters has resulted in, and is expected to continue to result in, evolving legal and regulatory requirements, including mandatory due diligence, disclosure and reporting requirements, as well as a variety of voluntary disclosure frameworks and standards. We have incurred, and are likely to continue to incur, increased costs complying with such standards and regulations, particularly given the lack of convergence among standards. In addition, our processes and controls may not always comply with evolving standards and regulations for identifying, measuring and reporting sustainability metrics; our interpretation of reporting standards and regulations may differ from those of others; and such standards and regulations may change over time, any of which could result in significant revisions to our goals or reported progress in achieving such goals. In addition, methodologies for reporting our data may be updated and previously reported data may be adjusted to reflect improvement in availability and quality of third-party data, changing assumptions,

changes in the nature and scope of our operations (including from acquisitions and divestitures), and other changes in circumstances. Any failure or perceived failure, whether or not valid, to pursue or fulfill our sustainability goals and aspirations or to satisfy various sustainability reporting standards or regulatory requirements within the timelines we announce, or at all, could increase the risk of litigation or result in regulatory actions and associated costs.

If we fail to adequately protect our intellectual property rights, competitors may manufacture and market similar products, which could adversely affect our market share and results of operations.

The vast majority of our total net sales are from products bearing proprietary trademarks and brand names. In addition, we own or license from third parties a considerable number of patents, patent applications and other technology. We rely on trademark, trade secret, patent and copyright laws to protect our intellectual property rights. If other companies or entities infringe on our intellectual property rights or engage in counterfeiting activities, they may dilute the value of our brands in the marketplace, which could diminish the value that consumers associate with our brands, harm our sales, or divert sales of product that we would ordinarily capture in the absence of infringing or counterfeit products. There is a risk that we will not be able to obtain and perfect or maintain our own intellectual property rights or, where appropriate, license intellectual property rights necessary to support new product introductions. In addition, even if such rights are protected in the U.S., the laws of some other countries in which our products are or may be sold do not protect intellectual property rights to the same extent as the laws of the U.S. Our intellectual property rights could be invalidated, circumvented or challenged in the future, and we could incur significant costs in connection with legal actions relating to such rights. As patents expire, we could face increased competition or decreased royalties, either of which could negatively impact our operating results. If other parties infringe our intellectual property rights, they may dilute the value of our brands in the marketplace, which could diminish the value that consumers associate with our brands which may harm our sales.

Legislative changes in applicable tax laws, policies and regulations or unfavorable resolution of tax matters may result in additional tax liabilities, which could adversely impact our cash flows and results of operations.

Our businesses are subject to taxation in the U.S. and multiple foreign jurisdictions. The impact of any legislative tax law, policy or regulation changes by federal, state, local and foreign authorities may result in additional tax liabilities which could adversely impact our cash flows and results of operations. Significant estimation and judgment are required in determining our provisions for taxes in the U.S. and jurisdictions outside the U.S. In the ordinary course of our business, there are transactions and calculations in which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. We are regularly under audit by tax authorities, and although we believe our tax positions are defensible and our tax provision estimates are reasonable, the final outcome of tax audits and related litigation could be materially different than that reflected in our income tax provisions and accruals. The unfavorable resolution of any audits or litigation could have an adverse impact on future operating results and our financial condition. More aggressive and assertive tax collection policies, particularly in jurisdictions outside the U.S., may increase the costs of resolving tax issues and enhance the likelihood that we will have increased tax liabilities going forward. In addition, international tax reform remains a priority with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s Action Plan on Base Erosion & Profit Shifting and other proposed foreign jurisdictional tax law changes. Given the uncertainty of the possible changes and their potential interdependency, we are unable to determine the net consolidated impact of changes in global tax legislation, if any.

Information Technology and Systems

A failure of a key information technology system or a breach of our information security could adversely impact our ability to conduct business.

We rely extensively on information technology systems in order to conduct business, including some that are managed by third-party service providers. These systems include, but are not limited to, programs and processes relating to internal and external communications, ordering and managing materials from suppliers, converting materials to finished products, shipping products to customers, processing transactions, summarizing and reporting results of operations, and complying with regulatory, legal or tax requirements. These information technology systems could be damaged or cease to function properly due to the poor performance or failure of third-party service providers, catastrophic events, power outages, network outages, failed upgrades or other similar events, computer viruses and malware (e.g., ransomware), misconfigurations, “bugs” or other vulnerabilities, malicious code, natural disasters, terrorism, war, telecommunication and electrical failures, hacking, cyberattacks, phishing attacks and other social engineering schemes, employee theft or misuse, human error, fraud, or denial or degradation of service attacks. If our business continuity plans do not effectively resolve such issues on a timely basis, we may suffer interruptions in conducting our business which may adversely impact our operating results.

Periodically, we also need to upgrade our information technology systems or adopt new technologies. If such a new system or technology does not function properly or otherwise exposes us to increased cybersecurity breaches and failures, it could affect our ability to order materials, make and ship orders, and process payments in addition to other operational and information integrity and loss issues. Further, if the information technology systems, networks or service providers we rely

upon fail to function properly or cause operational outages or aberrations, or if we or one of our third-party providers suffer significant unavailability of key operations, inadvertent disclosure of, compromised integrity of, or loss of our sensitive business or stakeholder information, due to any number of causes, ranging from catastrophic events or power outages to improper data handling, security incidents or employee error or malfeasance, and our business continuity plans do not effectively address these failures on a timely basis, we may be exposed to reputational, competitive, operational, financial and business harm as well as litigation and regulatory action. The costs and operational consequences of responding to the above items and implementing remediation measures could be significant and could adversely impact our results.

An information security incident, including a cybersecurity breach, could have a negative impact to the Company’s business or reputation.

Our systems and networks, as well as those of our retailer customers, suppliers, service providers, and banks, may become the target of advanced cyber-attacks or information security breaches which will pose a risk to the security of our services, systems, networks and supply chain, as well as to the confidentiality, availability and integrity of data of our Company, employees, customers or consumers, and disrupt our operations or damage our facilities or those of third parties. As cybersecurity threats rapidly evolve in sophistication and become more prevalent globally, we are continually increasing our attention and efforts to these potential threats. We assess potential threats and vulnerabilities and make investments seeking to address them, including ongoing monitoring and updating of networks and systems, increasing specialized information security skills, deploying employee security training, and updating security policies for our Company and our third-party providers. However, because the techniques, tools and tactics used in cyber-attacks frequently change and may be difficult to detect for periods of time, we may face difficulties in anticipating and implementing adequate preventative measures or fully mitigating harms after such an attack. As a result, a cyber-attack could negatively impact our net sales and increase our operating and capital costs. In addition, our employees frequently access our suppliers’ and customers’ systems and we may be liable if our employees are the source of any breaches in these third-party systems. It could also damage our reputation with retailer customers and consumers and diminish the strength and reputation of our brands or require us to pay monetary penalties.

Actual or perceived failures to comply with applicable data protection, privacy and security laws, regulations, standards and other requirements could adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial condition.

The global data protection landscape is rapidly evolving, and we are or may become subject to numerous state, federal and foreign laws, regulations, standards and other requirements governing the collection, use, disclosure, retention, processing and security of personal information. Implementation standards and enforcement practices are likely to remain uncertain for the foreseeable future, and we cannot yet determine the impact future laws, regulations, standards or other requirements, or perception of their requirements may have on our business. This may create uncertainty in our business, affect our ability to operate in certain jurisdictions or to collect, store, transfer, use, share and otherwise process personal information, necessitate the acceptance of more onerous obligations in our contracts, result in liability or impose additional costs on us. The cost of compliance with these laws, regulations, standards and other requirements is high and is likely to increase in the future. Any failure or perceived failure by us to comply with federal, state or foreign laws or regulations, our internal policies and procedures, our contracts, applicable standards or other actual or asserted requirements governing our processing of personal information could result in negative publicity, government investigations and enforcement actions, claims by third parties and damage to our reputation, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operation, and financial condition.

Business and Operational Risk Factors

Loss of any of our principal customers could significantly decrease our sales and profitability.

Walmart, together with its subsidiaries, is our largest customer, accounting for 17.4% of our net sales in fiscal 2025. Generally, sales to our top customers are made pursuant to purchase orders and we do not have supply agreements or guarantees of minimum purchases from them. As a result, these customers may decrease their level of purchases from us at any time. If we are unable to maintain good relationships with our top customers, or our top customers’ business performance declines, our results may suffer. The loss or a substantial decrease in the volume of purchases by any of our top customers would harm our sales and profitability. Increasing customer concentration could result in reduced sales outlets for our products, as well as greater negotiating pressures and pricing requirements.

Changes in the policies of our customers and increasing dependence on an omnichannel strategy in developed markets may adversely affect our business.

In recent years, an omnichannel strategy in both in the U.S. and internationally has gained increasing importance. This trend has resulted in the increased size and influence of large, highly consolidated retail customers, including internet-based retailers, who may demand lower pricing, special packaging or impose other commercial requirements on us. These business

demands may relate to inventory practices, logistics or other aspects of the customer-supplier relationship. Some of our high-volume customers have sought to obtain pricing and other concessions and better trade terms. To the extent we provide concessions or better trade terms to those customers, our margins are reduced. Further, if we are unable to effectively respond to the demands of our customers, these customers could reduce their purchases of our products and increase their purchases of products from competitors, which would harm our sales and profitability. In addition, reductions in inventory by our customers, including as a result of consolidations in the retail industry, or our customers managing their working capital requirements, could result in reduced orders for our products and adversely affect our results of operations for the financial periods affected by such reductions.

Protracted unfavorable market conditions have caused many of our customers to more critically analyze the number of brands they sell, which could lead to the retailer reducing or discontinuing certain of our product lines, particularly those products that were not number one or two in their category.

We face risks arising from our ongoing efforts to achieve cost savings.

In the normal course of business, we may initiate projects which change our manufacturing footprint or our operations in order to gain production and distribution efficiencies and reduce costs. The execution of cost savings initiatives may present a number of significant risks, including:

• actual or perceived disruption of service or reduction in service standards to customers;

• the failure to preserve adequate internal controls as we restructure our general and administrative functions, including our information technology and financial reporting infrastructure;

• the failure to preserve supplier relationships and distribution, sales and other important relationships and to resolve conflicts that may arise;

• loss of sales as we reduce or eliminate staffing on non-core product lines;

• diversion of management attention from ongoing business activities;

• the failure to maintain employee morale and retain key employees while implementing benefit changes and reductions in the workforce; and

• identification and implementation of potential synergies in our manufacturing footprint

Because of these and other factors, we cannot predict whether we will realize the anticipated benefits of these initiatives and, if we do not, our business and results of operations may be adversely affected.

We are subject to risks related to our international operations, including currency fluctuations, which could adversely affect our results of operations.

We conduct business on a global basis, with nearly 46% of our net sales in fiscal 2025 originating outside the U.S., and a significant portion of our production capacity and cash are located overseas. Consequently, we are subject to a number of risks associated with doing business in foreign countries, including:

• sourcing of raw materials from around the world;

• reliance on China to source, assemble, and transport materials and goods;

• delays in transportation of goods when shipping globally;

• economic conditions impact availability and capacity of key vendors;

• the possibility of expropriation, confiscatory taxation or price controls;

• the ability to repatriate foreign-based cash effectively for strategic needs in the U.S., as well as the heightened counterparty, internal control and country-specific risks associated with holding cash overseas;

• the effect of foreign income taxes, value-added taxes and withholding taxes, including the inability to recover amounts owed to us by a government authority without extended proceedings or at all;

• the effect of the U.S. tax treatment of foreign source income and losses, and other restrictions on the flow of capital between countries;

• adverse changes in local investment or exchange control regulations;

• restrictions on and taxation of international imports and exports;

• legal and regulatory constraints, including tariffs and other trade barriers;

• costs of complying with, and liability arising from, U.S. laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other laws that prohibit improper payments and offers to foreign officials and political parties for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business;

• currency fluctuations, including the impact of hyper-inflationary conditions, particularly where exchange controls limit or eliminate our ability to convert from local currency;

• political or economic instability, government nationalization of business or industries, government corruption and civil unrest, including political or economic instability; and

• difficulty in enforcing contractual and intellectual property rights.

One or more of these factors could harm our international operations or investments and our operating results.

We are currently dependent on third party manufacturers to manufacture certain products for our business. Our business could suffer as a result of a third-party manufacturer’s inability to produce our products for us on time or to our specifications.

There is also a possibility that third-party manufacturers, which produce a portion of our products, could discontinue production with little or no advance notice, or experience financial problems or problems with product quality or timeliness of product delivery, resulting in manufacturing delays or disruptions, regulatory sanctions, product liability claims or consumer complaints. The inability of a third-party manufacturer to ship orders in a timely manner, in desirable quantities or to meet our safety, quality and social compliance standards or regulatory requirements could have a material adverse impact on our business. While certain of our relationships with these third parties are subject to minimum volume commitments, whereby the third-party manufacturer has committed to produce and we have committed to purchase a minimum quantity of product, we may nonetheless experience situations where such manufacturers are unable to fulfill their obligations under our agreements.

Our manufacturing facilities, supply channels or other business operations may be subject to disruption from events beyond our control and we may be unable to implement, maintain and ramp efficient and cost-effective manufacturing capabilities at current and any future manufacturing locations.

Operations of our manufacturing and packaging facilities worldwide, and of our corporate offices, and the methods we use to obtain supplies and to distribute our products, may be subject to disruption for a variety of reasons, including availability of raw materials, work stoppages, industrial accidents, disruptions in logistics, loss or impairment of key manufacturing sites, product quality or safety issues, licensing requirements and other regulatory issues, trade disputes between countries in which we have operations, and acts of war, terrorism, pandemics, fire, earthquake, hurricanes, flooding or other natural disasters. The supply of our raw materials may be similarly disrupted. If a major disruption were to occur, it could result in delays in shipments of products to customers or suspension of operations. We maintain business interruption insurance to potentially mitigate the impact of business interruption, but such coverage may not be sufficient to offset the financial or reputational impact of an interruption.

Likewise, we will need to implement, maintain and ramp efficient and cost-effective manufacturing capabilities at current and any future manufacturing locations. Failure to do so may impact our brands, business, prospects, financial condition and operating results.

Rationalization or restructuring of manufacturing facilities, and plant expansions and updates at our manufacturing facilities may cause capacity constraints, inventory fluctuations, and other issues.

From time to time, we engage in rationalization or restructuring of our manufacturing facilities, including relocating production or closing facilities and reductions in force. These types of restructuring and rationalization activities are complex and may result in unintended consequences and costs, such as unforeseen delays in the implementation of our strategic initiatives, business and operational disruptions or capacity constraints, production delays, decreased employee morale, loss of institutional knowledge and expertise, and potential impacts on financial reporting and the related internal controls. In addition, any reduction in workforce could also make it difficult for us to pursue, or prevent us from pursuing, new opportunities and initiatives due to insufficient personnel, or require us to incur additional and unanticipated costs to hire new personnel to pursue such opportunities or initiatives. In addition, decisions regarding the rationalization, restructuring, or relocation of facilities could introduce added complexity and cost related to global trade dynamics, regulatory environments, and operational coordination across markets. If we do not successfully manage our current restructuring and rationalization activities or any other similar activities that we may undertake in the future, expected efficiencies and benefits might be delayed or not realized, and our business, financial condition, and results of operations may be materially adversely affected.

Loss of reputation of our leading brands or failure of our marketing plans could have an adverse effect on our business.

We depend on the continuing reputation and success of our brands, particularly the Schick, Wilkinson Sword, Billie, Edge, Skintimate, Playtex, Wet Ones, Banana Boat, Hawaiian Tropic, Bulldog, Cremo, Jack Black, Stayfree, Carefree and o.b. brands. Our operating results could be adversely affected if one of our leading brands suffers damage to its reputation due to real or perceived quality issues, changing consumer perceptions of certain ingredients, negative perceptions of packaging, lack of recyclability or other environmental attributes. In addition, responding to any allegations of quality or safety issues or other adverse effects from our products may require substantial time and resources to and may effectuate a recall. Our business can also be adversely affected if consumers lose confidence in product quality, safety and integrity as a result of a recall or other issue pertaining to our products. We have, in the past, and may again need to recall a product from the market or markets in which it was distributed, which did and could again adversely affect our profitability and reputation. Further, the success of our brands can suffer if our marketing plans or new product offerings do not improve or have a negative impact on our brands’ image or ability to attract and retain consumers. Additionally, if claims made in our marketing campaigns become subject to litigation alleging false advertising, it could damage one or several of our brands, cause us to alter our marketing plans in ways that may materially and adversely affect sales, or result in the imposition of significant damages against us. Further, a boycott or other campaign critical of us, through social media or otherwise, could negatively impact our brands’ reputation and, consequently, our products’ sales.

Our business is subject to seasonal volatility.

Customer orders for sun care products within our Sun and Skin Care segment are highly seasonal, which has historically resulted in higher sun care sales to retailers during the late winter through mid-summer months. Accordingly, our sales, financial performance, working capital requirements and cash flow may experience volatility during these periods. Further, purchases of our sun care products can be significantly impacted by unfavorable weather conditions during the summer period, and as a result we have suffered and in the future may suffer decreases in net sales if conditions are not favorable for use of our products, which could in turn have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operation and cash flows. Within our Wet Shave segment, sales of women’s products are moderately seasonal, with increased consumer demand in the spring and summer months.

Our financial performance depends on our ability to anticipate and respond to consumer trends and changes in consumer preferences. New product introductions may not be as successful as we anticipate, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, results of operations, financial condition and/or cash flows.

We have a rigorous process for the continuous development and evaluation of new product concepts, led by executives in marketing, sales, research and development, product development, operations, legal and finance. However, consumer preference and spending patterns change rapidly and cannot be predicted with certainty. There can be no assurance that we will anticipate and respond to trends for consumer products effectively. Each new product launch, including those resulting from our product development process, carries risks, as well as the possibility of unexpected consequences, including:

• the acceptance of our new product launches and sales of such new products may not be as high as we anticipate;

• our marketing, promotional, advertising and/or pricing strategies for our new products may be less effective than planned and may fail to effectively reach the targeted consumer base or engender the desired consumption of the products by consumers;

• we may incur costs exceeding our expectations as a result of the continued development and launch of new products, including, for example, unanticipated levels of research and development costs, advertising, promotional and/or marketing expenses, sales return expenses or other costs related to launching new products;

• we may experience a decrease in sales of certain of our existing products as a result of newly-launched products, the impact of which could be exacerbated by shelf space limitations and/or any shelf space loss;

• our product pricing strategies for new product launches may not be accepted by customers and/or consumers, which may result in sales being less than we anticipate; and/or

• we may experience a decrease in sales of certain of our products as a result of counterfeit products and/or products sold outside of their intended territories.

Each of the risks referred to above could delay or impede our ability to achieve our sales objectives, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, results of operations, financial condition and/or cash flows.

Impairment of our goodwill and other intangible assets would result in a reduction in net income.

We have a material amount of goodwill, trademarks and other intangible assets, as well as other long-lived assets, which are periodically evaluated for impairment in accordance with current accounting standards. Declines in our profitability and estimated cash flows related to specific intangible assets, as well as potential changes in market valuations for similar assets and market discount rates, may result in an impairment charge, which could have an adverse impact on our operating results.

Our access to capital markets and borrowing capacity could be limited.

Our access to capital markets to raise funds through the sale of debt or equity securities is subject to various factors, including general economic and financial market conditions. A significant reduction in market liquidity and general economic conditions could impact access to funding and increase associated borrowing costs, which could reduce our earnings and cash flows. Additionally, disruptions in financial markets could reduce our access to debt and equity capital markets, negatively affecting our ability to implement our business plan and strategy.

Our access to debt financing at competitive risk-based interest rates is partly a function of our credit ratings. The major credit rating agencies periodically evaluate our creditworthiness and have assigned us credit ratings. These ratings are based on a number of factors, which include our financial strength and financial policies as well as our strategies, operations and execution. A downgrade to our credit ratings could have a material impact on our business, including increasing our interest rates, limiting our access to public debt markets, limiting the institutions willing to provide us credit facilities, more restrictive credit arrangements and making any future credit facilities or credit facility amendments more costly and difficult to obtain.

We have a substantial level of indebtedness and are subject to various covenants relating to such indebtedness, which could limit our discretion to operate and grow our business.

As of September 30, 2025, our debt level was $1.4 billion. We may be required to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash to debt service, thereby reducing funds available to fund working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and investments and other general corporate purposes. Our failure to make scheduled interest payments or to repay or refinance the indebtedness at maturity or obtain additional financing as needed could have a material adverse effect on our business. Approximately $1.3 billion (90%) of our debt balance as of September 30, 2025, is borrowed at fixed interest rates ranging from 4.125% to 5.50% with maturity dates in 2028 and thereafter.

Additionally, certain of our debt instruments are subject to certain financial and other covenants, including debt ratio tests. We may be in breach of such covenants in the event of future declines in our operating cash flows or earnings performance, foreign currency movements or other events. In the event of such breach, our lenders may be entitled to accelerate the related debt as well as any other debt to which a cross-default provision applies, and we could be required to seek amendments or waivers under the debt instruments or to refinance the debt. There is no assurance that we would obtain such amendments or waivers or effect such refinancing, or that we would be able to do so on terms similar to those of our current debt instruments. The covenants and financial ratio requirements contained in our debt instruments could also:

• increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions;

• require a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to make payments on our indebtedness;

• reduce the cash flow available or limit our ability to borrow additional funds, to pay dividends, to fund capital expenditures and other corporate purposes and to pursue our business strategies;

• limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the markets in which we operate; and

• place us at a competitive disadvantage relative to our competitors that have greater financial flexibility or limit, among other things, our ability to borrow additional funds as needed or take advantage of business opportunities as they arise.

Our Revolving Credit Facility (See Liquidity and Capital Resources for details) contains customary representations and warranties, and affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations on additional indebtedness, dividends, and other distributions, entry into new lines of business, use of loan proceeds, restrictions on liens on the assets of the Company and our subsidiaries, transactions with affiliates and dispositions. The breach of any of these covenants could result in a default under the Revolving Credit Facility, as defined below. In addition, the Revolving Credit Facility contains customary events of default that include, among others, non-payment of principal, interest or fees, violation of covenants, inaccuracy of representations and warranties, failure to make payment on, or defaults with respect to, certain other material indebtedness, bankruptcy and insolvency events, material judgments and change of control provisions. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, and after the expiration of any applicable grace period, payment of any outstanding loans under the Revolving Credit Facility could be accelerated and the lenders thereunder could foreclose on their security interests in the assets of the Company and certain of our subsidiaries.

We may not be able to effectively integrate acquired companies to achieve desired financial benefits.

We have completed a number of acquisitions, and we expect to continue making acquisitions if appropriate opportunities arise. Acquisitions could be a key use of our cash and a potential driver of future sales and profit growth. If we can complete future acquisitions, we may face challenges in consolidating functions and effectively integrating procedures, personnel, product lines, and operations in a timely and efficient manner. The integration process can be complex and time consuming, may be disruptive to our existing and acquired businesses and may cause an interruption of, or a loss of momentum in, the business. Even if we can successfully complete the integration of acquired businesses into our operations, there is no assurance that anticipated cost savings, synergies, or revenue enhancements will be realized within the expected time frame, or at all. Such acquisitions may result in potentially dilutive issuances of our equity securities, the incurrence of additional debt, restructuring charges, impairment charges, contingent liabilities, amortization expenses related to intangible assets, and increased operating expenses, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.

We must successfully manage divestiture activities.

As a company that manages a portfolio of consumer brands, our ongoing business model includes a certain level of divestiture activities. We must be able to successfully manage the impact of these activities, while at the same time delivering against our business objectives. When we decide to divest assets or a business, we may encounter difficulty finding buyers or alternative exit strategies, which could impact the achievement of our strategic objectives. We could also fail to obtain necessary regulatory approval or incur higher costs or charges than planned or incur unexpected charges and could experience unanticipated impacts to our business, any of which could have a negative impact on our results of operations. For example, there can be no assurances that sale of the Feminine Care business will close on the anticipated timelines or at all and we may not achieve our anticipated business objectives associated with the transaction. Moreover, our financial results have been, and in the future could be, adversely impacted by the impacts from the loss of earnings associated with divested businesses. In addition to unanticipated delays, costs and other issues, divestitures may also expose us to liabilities or claims for indemnification for retained liabilities or indemnification obligations associated with the assets or businesses that we sell. The magnitude of any such liability or obligation may be difficult to quantify at the time of the transaction. We cannot predict the ultimate resolution of these matters, and there can be no assurance that any such resolution, which may take several years, will not adversely impact our financial position or results of operations.

In addition, it could be challenging and time-consuming to provide transition services to the purchasers of our divested operations. We may experience (i) disputes with the purchasers regarding the nature and sufficiency of the transition services we provide or the terms and conditions of our commercial agreements with the purchasers, (ii) greater tax or other costs or realize fewer benefits than anticipated under our post-closing agreements with the purchasers, (iii) higher vendor costs due to reduced economies of scale or other similar dis-synergies, (iv) weaker performance to the extent segregation and support of the divested businesses distracts personnel or diverts resources from the operation, digitization, and transformation of our retained business, (v) losses or increased inefficiencies from stranded or underutilized assets, (vi) the loss of any customers dissatisfied with our services post-closing, (vii) challenges in retaining and attracting personnel or (viii) operational or commercial difficulties segregating the divested assets from our retained assets.

We may experience losses or be subject to increased funding and expenses related to our pension plans.

The Company has several defined benefit pension plans covering employees in the U.S. and certain employees in other countries. The funding obligations for our pension plans are impacted by the performance of the financial markets, interest rates and governmental regulations. While the pension benefit earned to date by active participants under our legacy U.S. pension plan was frozen effective January 1, 2014, and retirement service benefits no longer accrue under this retirement program, and in 2023, under our Canadian defined benefit pension plan, we derecognized the assets and projected benefit obligation, our pension obligations are expected to remain significant. If the investment of plan assets does not provide the expected long-term returns, if interest rates or other assumptions change, or if governmental regulations change the timing or amounts of required contributions to the plans, we could be required to make additional pension contributions which may have an adverse impact on our liquidity, our ability to comply with debt covenants and may require recognition of increased expense within our financial statements.

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

(in millions, except per share data)

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying notes included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The following discussion may contain forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates and beliefs and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include those discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors and “Forward-Looking Statements” included within this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

While we report financial results in accordance with GAAP, this discussion also includes non-GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures are referred to as “adjusted” or “organic” and exclude items which are considered by the Company as unusual or non-recurring, and which may have a disproportionate positive or negative impact on the Company’s financial results in any particular period. Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures are included within this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

This non-GAAP information is provided as a supplement to, not as a substitute for, or as superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. We use this non-GAAP information internally to make operating decisions and believe it is helpful to investors because it allows more meaningful period-to-period comparisons of ongoing operating results. Given certain significant events, we view the use of non-GAAP measures that take into account the impact of these unique events as particularly valuable in understanding our underlying operational results and providing insights into future performance. The information can also be used to perform trend analysis and to better identify operating trends that may otherwise be masked or distorted by the types of items that are excluded. This non-GAAP information is also a component in determining management’s incentive compensation. Finally, we believe this information provides more transparency.

The following provides additional detail on our non-GAAP measures for the periods presented:

• We analyze net sales and segment profit on an organic basis to better measure the comparability of results between periods. Organic net sales and organic segment profit exclude the impact of changes in foreign currency translation.

• Segment profit will be impacted by fluctuations in translation and transactional foreign currency. The impact of currency was applied to segments using management’s best estimate.

• Additionally, we utilize “adjusted” non-GAAP measures, including adjusted gross margin, adjusted selling general and administrative (“SG&A”), adjusted operating income, adjusted effective tax rate, adjusted net earnings, and adjusted diluted net earnings per share internally to make operating decisions.

All comparisons are with the same period in the prior year, unless otherwise noted .

Executive Summary

The following is a summary of key results for fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023. Net earnings and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) for the time periods presented were impacted by certain costs or income, as described in the table below. The impact of these items on reported net earnings and EPS are provided as a reconciliation of net earnings and EPS to adjusted net earnings and adjusted diluted EPS, both of which are non-GAAP measures.

Fiscal 2025

• Net sales for fiscal 2025 decreased $30.2, or 1.3%, to $2,223.5, including a $0.2 unfavorable impact due to currency movements. Organic net sales decreased $30.0, or 1.3%. International markets delivered organic growth of 3.5%, driven by higher volumes and increased pricing. North America declined 4.4%, primarily attributable to lower volumes in Wet Shave, Feminine Care, and Sun Care, partially offset by growth in Skin Care and Grooming. In aggregate, organic net sales decreased as a result of volume declines in Wet Shave, Feminine Care and Sun Care.

• Net earnings for fiscal 2025 decreased $73.2, or 74.2%, to $25.4. On an adjusted basis, net earnings for fiscal 2025 decreased $32.6, or 21.3%, to $120.4 . Adjusted net earnings decreased primarily due to lower gross margin and higher brand investment, which was partially offset by lower SG&A.

• Diluted net earnings per share during fiscal 2025 was $0.53 compared to earnings of $1.97 in the prior fiscal year. On an adjusted basis, as illustrated in the table below, net earnings per diluted share during fiscal 2025 were $2.52 compared to $3.05 in the prior year.

Year Ended September 30, 2025

Gross Profit

Operating Income

EBIT (1)

Income taxes

Net Earnings

Diluted EPS

GAAP — Reported

Restructuring and related costs

Acquisition and integration costs

Sun Care reformulation costs

Gain on Investment

Commercial realignment

Vendor bankruptcy

Impairment charges

Other project and related costs

Germany re-rate

Total Adjusted Non-GAAP

GAAP as a percent of net sales

GAAP effective tax rate

Adjusted as a percent of net sales

Adjusted effective tax rate

Year Ended September 30, 2024

Gross Profit

Operating Income

EBIT (1)

Income taxes

Net Earnings

Diluted EPS

GAAP — Reported

Restructuring and related costs

Acquisition and integration costs

Sun Care reformulation costs

Wet Ones manufacturing plant fire

Legal matters

Loss on Investment

Other project and related costs

Total Adjusted Non-GAAP

GAAP as a percent of net sales

GAAP effective tax rate

Adjusted as a percent of net sales

Adjusted effective tax rate

Year Ended September 30, 2023

Gross Profit

Operating Income

EBIT (1)

Income taxes

Net Earnings

Diluted EPS

GAAP - Reported

Restructuring and related costs

Acquisition and integration costs

SKU rationalization

Sun Care reformulation costs (2)

Legal matters

Pension settlement expense

Other project and related costs

Total Adjusted Non-GAAP

GAAP as a percent of net sales

GAAP effective tax rate

Adjusted as a percent of net sales

Adjusted effective tax rate

(1) EBIT is defined as Earnings before Income taxes.

(2) Also includes pre-tax research and development (“R&D) costs of $3.3 related to the reformulation, recall, and destruction of certain Sun Care products

For further discussion of these items refer to Note 20 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Operating Results

The following table presents changes in net sales for fiscal 2025 and 2024 and provides a reconciliation of organic net sales to reported amounts. Our results of operations for the year ended September 30, 2023, including a discussion of the year ended September 30, 2024, compared to the year ended September 30, 2023, can be found under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2024.

Net Sales

Net Sales - Total Company

For the Years Ended September 30,

%Chg

%Chg

Net sales - prior year

Organic

Impact of currency

Net sales - current year

For fiscal 2025, net sales were $2,223.5, a decrease of $30.2, or 1.3%, to $2,223.5, including a $0.2 unfavorable impact due to currency movements. Organic net sales decreased $30.0, or 1.3%. International markets delivered organic growth of 3.5%, driven by higher volumes and increased pricing. North America declined 4.4%, primarily attributable to lower volumes in Wet Shave, Feminine Care, and Sun Care, partially offset by growth in Skin Care and Grooming. In aggregate, organic net sales decreased as a result of volume declines in Wet Shave, Feminine Care and Sun Care.

For further discussion regarding net sales, including a summary of reported versus organic changes, see “Segment Results.”

Gross Profit

Gross profit was $924.9 in fiscal 2025, as compared to $955.7 in fiscal 2024, a decrease of $30.8, or 3.2%. Gross margin for fiscal 2025 was 41.6% of net sales, a decrease of 80-basis points, compared to 42.4%, in the prior year period. Adjusted gross margin decreased 110-basis points to 42.0%, or 20-basis points excluding currency movements, as productivity savings of approximately 270-basis points was more than offset by 150-basis points of unfavorable core inflation, inclusive of tariffs, 75-basis points of unfavorable mix and other, 45-basis points from increased promotional levels (net of pricing), and 20-basis points of unfavorable absorption.

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

SG&A was $425.0, or 19.1%, of net sales in fiscal 2025 compared to $430.1, or 19.1%, of net sales in the prior year period. Adjusted SG&A increased 10-basis points to 18.6% of net sales as compared to 18.5% in the prior year, as lower incentive compensation expense and legal costs were offset by higher people and corporate project expenses.

Advertising and Sales Promotion Expense

Advertising and Sales Promotion Expense (“A&P”) was $246.7, an increase of $14.7, or 6.3%, compared to the prior year period. A&P was 11.1% of net sales for fiscal 2025, compared with 10.3% in the prior year period. The increase in A&P was primarily due to incremental investment in Sun Care, Woman’s Shave, and Men’s Grooming, partially offset by Woman’s grooming.

Research and Development Expense

Research and development expense (“R&D”) in fiscal 2025 was $57.6, a decrease of $0.8, or 1.4%, compared to $58.4 in the prior year. R&D remained flat at 2.6% of net sales.

Restructuring Charges

In fiscal 2025, we recorded pre-tax restructuring and related costs of $53.1, consisting largely of severance, project implementation and other exit costs in support of cost efficiency programs. In fiscal 2024, it was announced that we were undertaking certain operational and organizational steps designed to streamline our operations and supply chain by consolidating our current Mexico operations in Obregon and Mexico City into a single facility in Aguascalientes, Mexico. As a result of these actions, we expect to incur pre-tax charges of approximately $49.0 in fiscal 2026. We incurred $36.0 of restructuring charges during fiscal 2024.

Interest Expense Associated with Debt

Interest expense associated with debt for fiscal 2025 was $73.2, a decrease of $3.3, or 4.3%, compared to $76.5 in the prior year period. The decrease in interest expense was the result of higher capitalized interest for projects with capital expenditures and lower interest rates, partially offset by higher borrowing levels on our U.S. revolving credit facility.

Other expense (income), net

Other expense (income), net was income of $0.2 in fiscal 2025 compared to expense of $1.9 in the prior year period. This change was primarily related to a pension benefit of $1.2 million in 2025, compared to pension loss of $3.3 in 2024, and a gain on investment of $0.9 in 2025, compared to a loss on investment of $3.1 in the prior year. The impact was partially offset by currency hedge and remeasurement losses of $0.6 in fiscal 2025 compared to a gain of $8.3 in fiscal 2024. Adjusted other (income) expense, net was expense of $3.0 compared to income of $1.2 in the prior year period. The current year period included $2.3 of other project gains.

Income Tax (Benefit) Provision

Income taxes, which include federal, state and foreign taxes, was a benefit of (7.3)% compared to expense of 18.5% of Earnings before income taxes in fiscal 2025 and 2024, respectively. The fiscal 2025 effective tax rate reflects a tax benefit on net income primarily due to favorable unusual items including restructuring as well as the impact of a change in the Company’s prior estimates. On an adjusted basis, the effective tax rate for fiscal 2025 was 15.8% compared to 20.3% in the prior year.

Our effective tax rate is highly sensitive to the mix of countries from which earnings or losses are derived. Declines in earnings in lower tax rate jurisdictions, earnings increases in higher tax rate jurisdictions, or repatriation of foreign earnings or operating losses in the future could increase future tax rates. Additionally, adjustments to prior year tax provision estimates could increase or decrease future tax provisions.

Segment Results

Segment performance is evaluated based on segment profit, excluding certain U.S. GAAP items that management does not believe are indicative of ongoing operating performance due to their unusual or non-recurring nature and which may have a disproportionate positive or negative impact on the Company’s financial results in any particular period. Financial items, such as interest income and expense, are managed on a global basis at the corporate level and therefore are excluded from segment profit. The exclusion of such charges from segment results reflects management’s view on how management monitors and evaluates segment operating performance, generates future operating plans and makes strategic decisions regarding the allocation of capital.

Our operating model includes some shared business functions across segments, including product warehousing and distribution, transaction processing functions and, in most cases, a combined sales force and management teams. We apply a fully allocated cost basis in which shared business functions are allocated between segments.

The following tables present changes in segment net sales and segment profit for fiscal 2025 and 2024, and also provides a reconciliation of organic segment net sales and organic segment profit to reported amounts. For a reconciliation of Segment profit to Earnings before income taxes, see Note 20 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Wet Shave

Net Sales - Wet Shave

For the Years Ended September 30,

%Chg

%Chg

Net sales - prior year

Organic

Impact of currency

Net sales - current year

Wet Shave net sales for fiscal 2025 were $1,218.9, a decrease of $10.4, or 0.8%, as compared to the prior year period, including $4.2, or 0.4%, favorable impact from currency. Organic net sales decreased $14.6, or 1.2%, driven by a 7.2% decrease in North America organic sales, primarily due to lower volumes and higher promotional spending. North America volume sales were impacted by continued declines in Shave Preps and Disposables, along with heightened competitive dynamics in Women’s shave. The decline was partially offset by growth of 3.7% in International sales, driven by both higher volumes and price.

Segment Profit - Wet Shave

For the Years Ended September 30,

%Chg

%Chg

Segment Profit - prior year

Organic

Impact of currency

Segment Profit - current year

Wet Shave segment profit for fiscal 2025 was $190.3, a decrease of $13.6, or 6.7%, and inclusive of a $16.7, or 8.2%, unfavorable impact from currency. Organic segment profit increased $3.1, or 1.5%, as higher gross margin was partly offset by higher marketing expenses.

Sun and Skin Care

Net Sales - Sun and Skin Care

For the Years Ended September 30,

%Chg

%Chg

Net sales - prior year

Organic

Impact of currency

Net sales - current year

Sun and Skin Care net sales for fiscal 2025 were $743.1, an increase of $2.3, or 0.3%. Organic net sales increased 6.3, or 0.9%, driven by 9.2% growth in global Grooming and 12.6% growth in Skin Care, partially offset by a 4.1% decline in Sun Care. North America Grooming growth was driven by the strength of Cremo which has been fueled by expanded distribution and new product development. North America Skin Care benefited from higher sales in Wet Ones due to lower volumes in the prior year primarily due to the fire at our Sidney, Ohio manufacturing plant. Sun Care in the U.S. was impacted by unfavorable weather and increased competition in North America . International growth was primarily driven by volume growth in Skin Care and Grooming.

Segment Profit - Sun and Skin Care

For the Years Ended September 30,

%Chg

%Chg

Segment Profit - prior year

Organic

Impact of currency

Segment Profit - current year

Sun and Skin Care segment profit for fiscal 2025 was $98.4, a decrease of $32.9, or 25.1%. Organic segment profit decreased $28.1, or 21.4%, driven by lower gross margin and higher SG&A and marketing expenses.

Feminine Care

Net Sales - Feminine Care

For the Years Ended September 30,

%Chg

%Chg

Net sales - prior year

Organic

Impact of currency

Net sales - current year

Feminine Care net sales for fiscal 2025 were $261.5, a decrease of $22.1, or 7.8%, primarily related to volume decline in Pads and Tampons.

Segment Profit - Feminine Care

For the Years Ended September 30,

%Chg

%Chg

Segment Profit - prior year

Organic

Impact of currency

Segment Profit - current year

Feminine Care segment profit for fiscal 2025 was $15.6, a decrease of $13.2, or 45.8%, mostly due to lower organic net sales and the resulting unfavorable impact on gross profit.

General Corporate and Other Expenses

Fiscal Year

General corporate expenses

Restructuring and related costs

Acquisition and integration costs

Sun Care reformulation costs

Wet Ones manufacturing plant fire

Legal matters

(Gain) loss on investment

Commercial realignment

Vendor bankruptcy

Impairment charges

Other project and related costs

General corporate and other expenses

% of net sales

During fiscal 2025 and 2024, total general corporate and other expenses were $173.4, or 7.8%, of net sales, compared to $136.7, or 6.1% in the prior year quarter.

During fiscal 2025, general corporate expenses decreased primarily related to lower incentive compensation which was partially offset by higher people costs, compared to the prior year period.

During fiscal 2025, we incurred restructuring and related costs of $53.1, compared to $36.0 in the prior year period. The increase primarily relates to higher costs related to the consolidation of our Mexico Facilities. For further details, refer to Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

During fiscal 2025, we recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $51.1 million to adjust the carrying value of goodwill for the Feminine Care reporting unit. The impairment was the result of our decision to divest the Feminine Care business.

During fiscal 2025, we recorded a gain of $0.9 for an equity method investment. During fiscal 2024, we recorded a loss of $3.1 on an equity method investment and a related note receivable as a result of a new contractual agreement.

During fiscal 2025, we incurred $2.9 related to a shift in go to market strategy and SKU rationalization.

During fiscal 2025, we incurred costs of $2.1, related to government mandated incremental costs related to the bankruptcy of one of our foreign vendors.

During fiscal 2025, we incurred costs of $7.0 related to certain corporate projects.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At September 30, 2025, we had cash of $225.7, a significant portion of which was located outside the U.S. Given our extensive international operations, a significant portion of our cash is denominated in foreign currencies. Refer to Note 18 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of the primary currencies to which the Company is exposed. We manage our worldwide cash requirements by reviewing available funds among the many subsidiaries through which we conduct business and the cost effectiveness with which those funds can be accessed. We generally repatriate a portion of current year earnings from select non-U.S. subsidiaries only if the economic cost of the repatriation is not considered material.

Our cash is deposited with multiple counterparties which consist of major financial institutions. We consistently monitor positions with, and credit ratings of, counterparties both internally and by using outside ratings agencies.

Our total borrowings as of September 30, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:

Interest Type

Currency

September 30,

September 30,

Long-term notes

fixed

USD

Revolver loans borrowed under credit facility

variable

USD

Short-term notes payable

variable

various

Total borrowings

Our Revolver utilization is summarized below.

September 30,

September 30,

Total Revolver Capacity

Less: Revolver Borrowings

Less: Outstanding Letters of Credit

Revolver Balance Available

On April 2, 2024, (the “Restatement Date”), the Company and certain subsidiaries of the Company entered into a Restatement Agreement (the "Restatement Agreement") with Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent and collateral agent ("BofA"), and the several lenders from time to time party thereto (together with BofA, the "Lenders"), which amended and restated the Company’s Credit Agreement, dated as of March 28, 2020 (as previously amended by that certain Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement, dated as of February 6, 2023, and as otherwise amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified prior to the Restatement Date (the “Credit Facility”). All of the $425.0 of revolving facility commitments under the Credit Facility (the “Existing Revolving Facility Commitments”) were replaced with an equal amount of new revolving facility commitments (the “Replacement Revolving Facility Commitments”, collectively, with the Existing Revolving Facility Commitments, the “Revolving Credit Facility”) having substantially similar terms as the Existing Revolving Facility Commitments, except that the maturity date of the Replacement Revolving Facility Commitments will be the earlier of (i) April 2, 2029, and (ii) (a) March 2, 2028, if the aggregate outstanding amount of the Company’s 5.500% Senior Notes due 2028 is greater than $150.0 as of such date and (b) December 29, 2028, if the aggregate outstanding amount of the Company’s 4.125% Senior Notes due 2029 is greater than $150.0 of as such date, in each case, subject to certain exceptions. Refer to Note 12 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statement for additional discussion.

We participate in accounts receivable facility programs both in the United States and Japan. Refer to Note 10 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion on the Accounts Receivable Facility.

We also have $750.0 million of senior notes, fixed interest rate of 5.5%, due 2028 and $500.0 million of senior notes, fixed interest rate of 4.1%, due 2029. Refer to Note 12 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statement for additional discussion.

Historically, we have generated, and expect to continue to generate, favorable cash flows from operations. Our cash flows are affected by the seasonality of our Sun Care business, typically resulting in higher net sales and increased cash generated in the second and third quarter of each fiscal year. We believe our cash on hand, cash flows from operations and borrowing capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility will be sufficient to satisfy our future working capital requirements, interest payments, R&D activities, capital expenditures, and other capital requirements for at least the next 12 months. We will continue to monitor our cash flows, spending and liquidity needs.

Short-term financing needs primarily consist of working capital requirements and interest payments on our long-term debt. Long-term financing needs will depend largely on potential growth opportunities, including acquisition activity and repayment or refinancing of our long-term debt obligations. Our long-term liquidity may be influenced by our ability to borrow additional funds, renegotiate existing debt, and raise equity under terms that are favorable to us. We may, from time to time, seek to

repurchase shares of our common stock. Such repurchases, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors.

In fiscal 2026, we expect our total capital expenditures to be in the range of $70 to $80 primarily on maintenance and productivity efforts across manufacturing facilities, new product development and information technology system enhancements. While we intend to fund these capital expenditures with cash generated from operations, we may also utilize our borrowing facilities.

During fiscal 2025, we contributed $7.4 to our pension and post-retirement plans. Pension contributions required beyond fiscal 2026 represent future pension payments to comply with local funding requirements in the U.S. only. The projected contributions for the U.S. pension plans total $5.6 in fiscal 2026, $3.6 in fiscal 2027, $2.7 in fiscal 2028, $2.4 in fiscal 2029, and $2.2 in fiscal 2030. Estimated contributions beyond fiscal 2030 are not determinable. We may also elect to make discretionary contributions.

Debt Covenants

The Revolving Credit Facility governing our outstanding debt at September 30, 2025 contains certain customary representations and warranties, financial covenants, covenants restricting our ability to take certain actions, affirmative covenants, and provisions relating to events of default. Under the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility, the ratio of our indebtedness to our earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), as defined in the agreement and detailed below, cannot be greater than 4.0 to 1.0, however, there is an exception for acquisition activity. In addition, under the Revolving Credit Facility, the ratio of our EBITDA to total interest expense must exceed 3.0 to 1.0. If we fail to comply with these covenants or with other requirements of the Revolving Credit Facility, the lenders have the right to accelerate the maturity of the debt. Acceleration under one of our facilities would trigger cross-defaults on our other borrowings. Under the Revolving Credit Facility, EBITDA is defined as net earnings, as adjusted to add-back interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, all of which are determined in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the Revolving Credit Facility allows certain non-cash charges such as stock award amortization and asset write-offs including, but not limited to, impairment and accelerated depreciation, and operating expense reductions or synergies to be “added-back” in determining EBITDA for purposes of the indebtedness ratio. Total debt and interest expense are calculated in accordance with GAAP.

As of September 30, 2025, we were in compliance with the provisions and covenants associated with the Revolving Credit Facility.

Cash Flows

A summary of our cash flow from operating, investing and financing activities is provided in the following table:

Fiscal Year

Net cash from (used by):

Operating activities

Investing activities

Financing activities

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Operating Activities

Cash flow from operating activities was $118.4 in fiscal 2025, as compared to $231.0 in fiscal 2024. The decrease in fiscal 2025 was driven by changes in net working capital and lower earnings.

Investing Activities

Cash flow used by investing activities was $72.9 in fiscal 2025 as compared to $62.4 in fiscal 2024. The increase is primarily related to capital expenditures which were $77.0 during fiscal 2025, compared to $56.5 in the prior year period, partially offset by an outflow of $6.5 for an investment in a business in the prior year period.

Financing Activities

Net cash used by financing activities was $30.0 in fiscal 2025 as compared to $179.4 in fiscal 2024. During fiscal 2025, we had net proceeds of $106.0 under the Revolving Credit Facility, compared to net repayments of $88.0 in the prior year period. During fiscal 2025, we repurchased $90.2 of our common stock under our 2018 Board authorization to repurchase our

common stock (the “Repurchase Plan”) compared to $58.5 in the prior year period. Dividend payments totaled $29.3 in fiscal 2025, compared to $30.7 in the prior year period.

Dividends

The following is a summary of cash dividends paid and declared per share on our common stock during the year ended September 30, 2025:

Date Declared

Record Date

Payable Date

Amount Per Share

August 6, 2024

September 4, 2024

October 3, 2024

October 31, 2024

December 3, 2024

January 8, 2025

February 6, 2025

March 5, 2025

April 9, 2025

May 7, 2025

June 6, 2025

July 9, 2025

August 5, 2025

September 4, 2025

October 8, 2025

On November 13, 2025, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share of common stock for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2025. The dividend will be paid on January 8, 2026 to shareholders of record as the close of business on December 3, 2025.

Dividends declared during fiscal 2025 totaled $28.8. Payments made for dividends during fiscal 2025 totaled $29.3. Our ability to pay cash dividends on our common stock depends on, among other things, our results of operations, financial condition, level of indebtedness, capital requirements, contractual restrictions, restrictions in our debt agreements and in any preferred stock, restrictions under applicable law, our business prospects and other factors that our Board of Directors may deem relevant. Our approach to dividends has certain risks and limitations, particularly with respect to liquidity, and we may not pay future dividends consistent with our historical practice, or at all.

Inflation

Management recognizes that inflationary pressures may have an adverse effect on our company through higher material costs, labor and transportation costs, asset replacement costs and related depreciation, healthcare and other costs. We continued to navigate the challenging and uncertain inflationary environment and resultant cost pressure with a combination of productivity efforts to achieve efficiencies and lower costs to our Cost of products sold and SG&A expenses and increase focus on revenue management. We can provide no assurance that such mitigation will be available or effective in the future.

Seasonality

Customer orders for sun care products within our Sun and Skin Care segment are highly seasonal. This has historically resulted in higher sun care sales to retailers during the late winter through mid-summer months. Within our Wet Shave segment, sales of women’s products are moderately seasonal, with increased consumer demand in the spring and summer months. See “Our business is subject to seasonal volatility” in Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Foreign Currency

Certain net sales and costs of our international operations are denominated in the local currency of the respective countries. As such, sales and profits from these subsidiaries may be impacted by fluctuations in the value of these local currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. We also have significant intercompany financing arrangements that may result in gains and losses in our results of operations. In an effort to mitigate the impact of currency exchange rate effects, we may hedge certain operational and intercompany transactions; however, our hedging strategies may not fully offset gains and losses recognized in our results of operations.

Commitments and Contingencies

Legal Proceedings

We are subject to a number of legal proceedings in various jurisdictions arising out of our operations during the ordinary course of business. Many of these legal matters are in preliminary stages and involve complex issues of law and fact and may proceed for protracted periods of time. The amount of liability, if any, from these proceedings cannot be determined with certainty. We review legal proceedings and claims, regulatory reviews and inspections and other legal proceedings on an ongoing basis and follows appropriate accounting guidance when making accrual and disclosure decisions. We establish accruals for those contingencies when the incurrence of a loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated and discloses the amount accrued and the amount of a reasonably possible loss in excess of the amount accrued if such disclosure is necessary for its financial statements to not be misleading. We do not record liabilities when the likelihood that the liability has been incurred is probable, but the amount cannot be reasonably estimated. Based upon present information, we believe that the Company’s liability, if any, arising from such pending legal proceedings, asserted legal claims, and known potential legal claims

which are likely to be asserted, is not reasonably likely to be material to its financial position, results of operations or cash flows, when taking into account established accruals for estimated liabilities.

Refer to Note 19 in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.

Contractual Obligations

We have significant contractual obligations to fulfill our business operations including the repayment of short- and long-term debt, periodic interest payments, minimum levels of pension funding, and other obligations including payments for various leases of real estate, vehicles, and equipment, and minimum fixed costs to be paid to third party logistics vendors. We are also party to various service and supply contracts that generally extend one to three months. These arrangements are primarily individual, short-term purchase orders for routine goods and services at market prices, which are part of our normal operations and are reflected in historical operating cash flow trends. These contracts can generally be canceled at our option at any time. We do not believe such arrangements will adversely affect our liquidity position. In addition, we have various commitments related to service and supply contracts that contain penalty provisions for early termination. Because of the short period between order and shipment date (generally less than one month) for most of our orders, the dollar amount of current backlog is not material and is not considered to be a reliable indicator of future sales volume. Generally, sales to our top customers are made pursuant to purchase orders and we do not have supply agreements or guarantees of minimum purchases from them. As a result, these customers may cancel their purchase orders or reschedule or decrease their level of purchases from us at any time. As of September 30, 2025, we do not believe such purchase arrangements or termination penalties will have a significant effect on our results of operations, financial position or liquidity position in the future.

Environmental Matters

Our operations, like those of other companies, are subject to various federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations intended to protect public health and the environment. These regulations relate primarily to worker safety, air and water quality, underground fuel storage tanks, and waste handling and disposal. Accrued environmental costs at September 30, 2025 and 2024 were $7.7 and $7.9, respectively. It is difficult to quantify with reasonable certainty the cost of environmental matters, particularly remediation and future capital expenditures for environmental control equipment. Total environmental capital expenditures and operating expenses are not expected to have a material effect on our total capital and operating expenditures, consolidated earnings or competitive position. However, current environmental spending estimates could be modified as a result of changes in our plans or our understanding of underlying facts, changes in legal requirements, including any requirements related to global climate change, or other factors.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The methods, estimates and judgments we use in applying our most critical accounting policies have a significant impact on the results we report in our consolidated financial statements. Specific areas, among others, requiring the application of management’s estimates and judgment include assumptions pertaining to accruals for consumer and trade promotion programs, pension and postretirement benefit costs, future cash flows associated with impairment testing of goodwill and other long-lived assets, uncertain tax positions, the reinvestment of undistributed foreign earnings and tax valuation allowances. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, but actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

Our most critical accounting estimates are revenue recognition, pension and other postretirement benefits, the valuation of long-lived assets (including property, plant and equipment), income taxes (including uncertain tax positions) and valuation related to goodwill and intangible assets. A summary of our significant accounting policies is contained in Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. This listing is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all of our accounting policies. We believe the following accounting policies are the most critical in understanding the estimates and judgments that are involved in preparing our financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

Our revenue is generated by the sales of finished products to customers. Those sales primarily contain a single performance obligation and revenue is recognized at a single point in time when that control of goods passes to the customer, which is predominantly on the date of receipt by the customer.

The Company allows for returns of products under limited circumstances. Customers are required to pay for the Sun Care product purchased during the season under the required terms. Under certain circumstances, we allow customers to return Sun Care products that have not been sold by the end of the Sun Care season, which is normal practice in the Sun Care industry. At the time of sale, we reduce net sales and cost of products sold for anticipated returns based upon an estimated return level. The timing of returns of Sun Care products can vary in different regions, based on climate and other factors. However, the majority of returns occur in the U.S. from September through January, following the summer Sun Care season. We estimate the level of Sun Care returns as the Sun Care season progresses, using a variety of inputs including historical

experience, consumption trends during the Sun Care season, obsolescence factors including expiration dates and inventory positions at key retailers. We monitor shipment activity and inventory levels at key retailers during the season in an effort to more accurately estimate potential returns. This allows us to manage shipment activity to our customers, especially in the latter stages of the Sun Care season, to reduce the potential for returned product. The level of returns may fluctuate from our estimates due to several factors, including, but not limited to, weather conditions, customer inventory levels and competitive activity. Based on our fiscal 2025 Sun Care shipments, each percentage point change in our returns rate would have impacted our reported net sales by $4.7 and our reported operating income by $4.7. At September 30, 2025 and 2024, our reserve on the Consolidated Balance Sheet for returns was $42.8 and $50.3, respectively.

We offer a variety of trade promotional programs, primarily to our retail customers, designed to promote sales of our products. Such programs require periodic payments and allowances based on estimated results of specific programs and are recorded as a reduction to net sales. We accrue, at the time of sale, the estimated total payments and allowances associated with each transaction. Additionally, we offer programs directly to consumers to promote the sale of our products. Promotions which reduce the ultimate consumer sale prices are recorded as a reduction of net sales at the time the promotional offer is made, generally using estimated redemption and participation levels. The actual amounts paid may be different from such estimates. These differences, which have historically not been significant, are recognized as a change in estimate in a subsequent period.

Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits

The determination of our obligation and expense for pension and other postretirement benefits is dependent on certain assumptions developed by us and used by actuaries in calculating such amounts. Assumptions include, among others, the discount rate, the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, and future salary increases, where applicable. Actual results that differ from assumptions made are recognized on the balance sheet and subsequently amortized to earnings over future periods. Significant differences in actual experience or significant changes in macroeconomic conditions resulting in changes to assumptions may materially affect pension and other post-retirement obligations. In determining the discount rate, we use the yield on high-quality bonds that coincide with the cash flows of our plans’ estimated payouts. For our U.S. plans, which represent our most significant obligations, we use the Mercer yield curve in determining the discount rates.

We utilize a spot discount rate approach to estimate service and interest components of net periodic benefit cost for our pension benefits. The spot discount rate approach applies the specific spot rates along the yield curve used in the determination of the benefit obligation to the relevant projected cash flows and is a more precise application of the yield curve spot rates used in the traditional single discount rate approach.

Of the assumptions listed above, changes in the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and changes in the discount rate used in developing plan obligations will likely have the most significant impact on our annual earnings, prospectively. Based on plan assets at September 30, 2025, a one percentage point decrease or increase in expected asset returns would increase or decrease our pension expense by approximately $44.1. In addition, it may increase and accelerate the rate of required pension contributions in the future. Uncertainty related to economic markets and the availability of credit may produce changes in the yields on corporate bonds rated as high-quality. As a result, discount rates based on high-quality corporate bonds may increase or decrease, leading to lower or higher pension obligations, respectively. A one percentage point decrease in the discount rate would increase pension obligations by approximately $4.2 at September 30, 2025.

As allowed under GAAP, our U.S. qualified pension plan uses market related value, which recognizes market appreciation or depreciation in the portfolio over five years, thereby reducing the short-term impact of market fluctuations.

We have historically provided defined benefit pension plans to our eligible employees, former employees and retirees. We fund our pension plans in compliance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 or local funding requirements.

Further detail on our pension and other post-retirement benefit plans is included in Note 14 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Valuation of Long-Lived Assets

We periodically evaluate our long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment, goodwill, and intangible assets, for potential impairment indicators. Judgments regarding the existence of impairment indicators, including lower than expected cash flows from acquired businesses, are based on legal factors, market conditions and operational performance. Future events could cause us to conclude that impairment indicators exist. We estimate fair value using valuation techniques such as discounted cash flows. This requires management to make assumptions regarding future income, working capital, and discount rates, which would affect the impairment calculation.

Income Taxes

Our annual effective income tax rate is determined based on our income, statutory tax rates and the tax impacts of items treated differently for tax purposes than for financial reporting purposes. Tax law requires certain items to be included in the tax return at different times than the items reflected in our financial statements. Some of these differences are permanent, such as expenses that are not deductible in our tax return, and some differences are temporary, reversing over time, such as depreciation expense. These temporary differences create deferred tax assets and liabilities.

Deferred tax assets generally represent the tax effect of items that can be used as a tax deduction or credit in future years for which we have already recorded the tax benefit in our income statement. Deferred tax liabilities generally represent tax expense recognized in our financial statements for which payment has been deferred, the tax effect of expenditures for which a deduction has already been taken in our tax return but has not yet been recognized in our financial statements, or assets recorded at estimated fair value in business combinations for which there was no corresponding tax basis adjustment.

We estimate income taxes and the effective income tax rate in each jurisdiction that we operate. This involves estimating taxable earnings, specific taxable and deductible items, the likelihood of generating sufficient future taxable income to utilize deferred tax assets, the portion of the income of foreign subsidiaries that is expected to be remitted to the U.S. and be taxable and possible exposures related to future tax audits. Deferred tax assets are evaluated on a subsidiary by subsidiary basis to ensure that the asset will be realized. Valuation allowances are established when the realization is not deemed to be more likely than not. Future performance is monitored, and when objectively measurable operating trends change, adjustments are made to the valuation allowances accordingly. To the extent the estimates described above change, adjustments to income taxes are made in the period in which the estimate is changed.

We operate in multiple jurisdictions with complex tax and regulatory environments, which are subject to differing interpretations by the taxpayer and the taxing authorities. At times, we may take positions that management believes are supportable, but are potentially subject to successful challenges by the appropriate taxing authority. We evaluate our tax positions and establish liabilities in accordance with guidance governing accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. We review these tax uncertainties in light of the changing facts and circumstances, such as the progress of tax audits, and adjust them accordingly.

Further detail on Income Taxes is included in Note 4 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Goodwill and Intangible Asset Valuations

Certain business acquisitions have resulted in the recording of goodwill and trade names and brands which are not amortized. At September 30, 2025 and 2024 we had goodwill of $1,291.1 and $1,338.6, respectively. We have indefinite-lived trade names and brands with a carrying value of approximately $601.6 and $597.7 at September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. We perform our annual impairment assessment for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets as of July 1st and more frequently if indicators of impairment exist. We consider qualitative factors to assess if it is more likely than not that the fair value for goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets is below the carrying amount. We may also elect to bypass the qualitative assessment and perform a quantitative assessment.

In conducting a qualitative assessment, the Company analyzes a variety of events and factors that may influence the fair value of the reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset, including, but not limited to: the results of prior quantitative assessments performed; macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors, overall financial performance, share price and other relevant factors. Significant judgment is used to evaluate the totality of these events and factors to make a determination of whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible is less than its carrying value.

For our annual impairment assessment as of July 1, 2025, the Company elected to bypass the qualitative assessment and perform a quantitative assessment to evaluate all goodwill reporting units and certain trade names and brands. The Company elected to perform a qualitative assessment on the other indefinite-lived intangible asset noting no events that indicated that the fair value was less than the carrying value that would require a quantitative impairment assessment.

Goodwill

Annual Impairment Test

The Company performed a quantitative assessment for the Wet Shave, Skin Care, Sun Care and Feminine Care reporting units. We utilized independent valuation specialists and industry accepted valuation models in calculating the fair value of each reporting unit. In performing a quantitative assessment, we estimated the fair value of the Wet Shave, Skin Care and Sun Care reporting units by using an equally weighted income and market approach. For the Feminine Care reporting unit, we determined the fair value under the market approach.

The income approach uses the discounted cash flow method and incorporates each reporting unit’s projections of estimated operating results and future cash flows and a market participant discount rate based on a weighted-average cost of capital. The projections for future cash flows are based on the company’s annual business and long-term strategic plan to determine a five-year period of forecasted cash flows. The financial projections reflect management’s best estimate of economic and market conditions over the five-year projected period including forecasted revenue growth, EBITDA margin, tax rate, capital expenditures, depreciation and amortization and changes in working capital requirements. Other assumptions include discount rate and terminal growth rate.

The market approach uses the guideline public company method to calculate the fair value of each reporting unit by applying earnings multiples to the operating performance of each reporting unit. The multiples are derived from comparable publicly traded companies with operating and investment characteristics similar to the reporting unit. The multiples are adjusted given the specific characteristics of the reporting unit including its position in the market relative to the guideline companies and applied to the reporting unit’s operating data to arrive at an indication of fair value. For the Feminine Care reporting unit, the market approach was based on an offer received to purchase this reporting unit given, concurrent with the annual impairment analysis, additional information related to the potential sale of this business developed indicating that the offer was the best evidence of fair value. As discussed in Note 21 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell this reporting unit for a purchase price of $340.0.

We also corroborate the fair value through a market capitalization reconciliation to determine whether the implied control premium is reasonable based on recent market transactions and other qualitative considerations.

The key assumptions and estimates for the market and income approaches used to determine fair value of the reporting units include market multiples, determination of comparable publicly traded companies, discount rates, terminal growth rates, future levels of revenue growth and EBITDA margins based upon our annual business and strategic plan. The assumptions used for the income approach include a weighted-average cost of capital ranging from 11.0% to 12.0% and terminal growth rates of 2.5%.

Based on the results of our annual quantitative assessment performed as of July 1, 2025, the carrying value of the Feminine Care reporting unit was greater than the fair value resulting in a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $51.1, reflecting a partial impairment of the reporting unit.

The fair values of our Wet Shave and Skin Care reporting units exceeded their respective carrying values by 15% and 13%, respectively. The carrying value of the goodwill of our Wet Shave and Skin Care reporting units as of July 1, 2025 was $1,571.0 and $432.0, respectively.

Q4 Triggering Event

At September 30, 2025, after evaluating our sustained decrease in stock price and market capitalization, we concluded that there was a triggering event for our Wet Shave and Skin Care reporting unit requiring an interim impairment analysis. Based on timing and signing of the Feminine Care reporting unit sale agreement, the purchase price within the signed agreement reaffirmed that the fair value utilized as a part of the annual analysis remained unchanged and as such we concluded that there was not a triggering event for the Feminine Care reporting unit. The interim impairment analysis for our Wet Shave and Skin Care reporting unit was performed as of September 30, 2025, using the same approach as of July 1, 2025 to determine the fair value of reporting units. Based on this impairment analysis, the fair values of our Wet Shave and Skin Care reporting units exceeded their respective carrying values by 7% and 16%, respectively, and were deemed to be at-risk of future impairment. The carrying value of these reporting units closely approximated the amounts as of July 1, 2025. A sensitivity analysis of key assumptions for the Wet Shave and Skin Care reporting units was performed. The table below presents the change in fair value of the Wet Shave and Skin Care reporting units with adjustments to certain key assumptions based on the September 30, 2025 interim impairment test date.

Discount rate increased by 100 bps

Market multiple decreased by 1.0x

Decrease in projected revenue by 5%

Decrease in projected EBITDA margin by 5%

Wet Shave reporting unit

Change in fair value

% by which fair value exceeds/(below) carrying amount

Skin Care reporting unit

Change in fair value

% by which fair value exceeds/(below) carrying amount

If actual results are not consistent with management's estimates and assumptions, a material impairment charge of goodwill could occur, which would have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

Annual Impairment Test

The Company elected to bypass the qualitative assessment and perform a quantitative assessment of the Schick, Bulldog, Wet Ones, Hawaiian Tropic and Banana Boat trade names. We performed a qualitative test of impairment for the Carefree/Stayfree/o.b indefinite-lived intangible asset. If the estimated fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying value, we would recognize an impairment loss. Based on the results of our annual impairment assessment performed as of July 1, 2025, the fair values of each indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeded its carrying value and no impairments were recorded.

In performing a quantitative assessment of these trade names, we estimate the fair value using the relief-from-royalty method and multi-period excess earnings method. The relief-from-royalty method requires assumptions related to projected revenues from our annual and strategic plans; assumed royalty rates that could be payable if we did not own the trade name or brand; and a market participant discount rate based on a weighted-average cost of capital. The multi-period excess earnings method requires assumptions related to projected revenues and EBITDA from our annual and strategic plans; contributory asset charges; and a market-participant discount rate based on a weighted-average cost of capital.

The key assumptions used in our relief-from-royalty model included revenue growth rates, the discount rate, terminal growth rate and assumed royalty rate. Revenue growth assumptions are based on historical trends and management’s expectations for future growth by brand. The key assumptions used in our multi-period excess earnings method include revenue growth rates, EBITDA margin, discount rate and terminal growth rate. The discount rates were based on a weighted-average cost of capital utilizing industry market data of similar publicly traded companies. Terminal growth rates are based on industry market data. We estimated royalty rates based on the operating profits of the brand. The assumptions used for the relief-from-royalty method include a weighted-average cost of capital ranging from 11.25% to 12.25%, royalty rates ranging from 2.0% to 5.0% and terminal growth rate of 2.5%.

The fair values of our Bulldog and Banana Boat trade names exceeded their respective carrying values by 9% and 4%, respectively, and were deemed to be at-risk of future impairment. The carrying value of our Bulldog and Banana Boat trade names as of July 1, 2025 was $10.2 and $277.2, respectively. A sensitivity analysis of key assumptions for the Bulldog and Banana Boat trade names was performed. The table below presents the change in fair value of the Bulldog and Banana Boat trade names with adjustments to certain key assumptions based on the July 1, 2025 annual impairment test date.

Discount rate increased by 100 bps

Royalty rate decreased by 50 bps

Decrease in projected revenue by 10%

Bulldog

Change in fair value

% by which fair value exceeds/(below) carrying amount

Discount rate increased by 25 bps

Decrease in projected revenue by 2.5%

Decrease in projected EBITDA margin by 2.5%

Banana Boat

Change in fair value

% by which fair value exceeds/(below) carrying amount

If actual results are not consistent with management's estimate and assumptions, a material impairment charge of our trade names and brands could occur, which could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.

For further discussion, see Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Determining the fair value of a reporting unit and indefinite-lived intangible assets requires the use of significant judgment, estimates and assumptions. While we believe that the estimates and assumptions underlying the valuation methodologies are reasonable, these estimates and assumptions could have a significant impact on whether an impairment charge is recognized and the magnitude of the charge. The results of an impairment analysis are as of a point in time. There is no assurance that actual future earnings or cash flows of the reporting units will not decline significantly from these projections.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Refer to Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion regarding recently issued accounting standards and their estimated impact on our financial statements.