EDGAR 10-K Filing

Company CIK: 313927
Filing Year: 2025
Filename: 313927_10-K_2025_0000950170-25-019801.json

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ITEM 1. BUSINESS
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
OVERVIEW OF BUSINESS
We were founded in 1846 and incorporated in Delaware in 1925. We develop, manufacture and market a broad range of consumer household and personal care products and specialty products focused on animal and food production, chemicals and cleaners. Our well-recognized brands include ARM & HAMMER® baking soda, cat litter, laundry detergent, carpet deodorizer and other baking soda-based products; OXICLEAN® stain removers, cleaning solutions, laundry detergents and bleach alternatives; VITAFUSION® and L’IL CRITTERS® gummy dietary supplements for adults and children, respectively; BATISTE® dry shampoo; WATERPIK® water flossers and showerheads; THERABREATH® oral care products; HERO® acne treatment products; TROJAN® condoms, lubricants and vibrators; SPINBRUSH® battery-operated toothbrushes; FIRST RESPONSE® home pregnancy and ovulation test kits; NAIR® depilatories; ORAJEL® oral analgesic; XTRA® laundry detergent; and ZICAM® cold shortening and relief products. Seven of those brands are designated as "power brands" because they compete in large categories, and we believe they have the potential for significant global expansion. Those seven brands are ARM & HAMMER®; OXICLEAN®; VITAFUSION® and L’IL CRITTERS®; BATISTE®; WATERPIK®; THERABREATH®; and HERO® and represent approximately 70% of our net sales and profits.
We sell our consumer products under a variety of brands through a broad distribution platform that includes supermarkets, mass merchandisers, wholesale clubs, drugstores, convenience stores, home stores, dollar and other discount stores, pet and other specialty stores and websites and other e-commerce channels, all of which sell our products to consumers. We sell our specialty products to industrial customers, livestock producers and through distributors.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT SEGMENTS AND PRINCIPAL PRODUCTS
As discussed in more detail below, we operate in three principal segments: Consumer Domestic, Consumer International, and our Specialty Products Division (“SPD”). Refer to Note 17 to the consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report and the discussion in “Item 7: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for information concerning the results of each of our segments.
All domestic brand “rankings” contained in this Annual Report are based on dollar share rankings from Information Resources, Inc. (“IRI”) Total US - Multi Outlet ("MULO") for the period ending December 29, 2024. Foreign brand “rankings” are derived from several sources.
Recent Acquisitions
On June 3, 2024, the Company acquired substantially all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Graphico, Inc. (“Graphico”), a Japan-based distributor focused on consumer goods primarily in the Japanese market (the “Graphico Acquisition”). The Company paid $19.9 million, net of cash acquired, at closing. The Company acquired the remaining minority shares for approximately $2.0 million in July 2024.
Consumer Domestic
Our founders first marketed sodium bicarbonate, otherwise known as baking soda, in 1846 for use in home baking. Today, this product has a wide variety of uses in the home, including as a refrigerator and freezer deodorizer, scratch-free cleaner and deodorizer for kitchen surfaces and cooking appliances, bath additive, dentifrice, cat litter deodorizer and swimming pool pH stabilizer. We specialize in baking soda-based products, as well as other products which use the same raw materials or technology and which are sold across multiple consumer and professional use categories. Our Consumer Domestic segment includes each of our seven power brands, as well as other well-known brands and household and personal care products. We divide the Consumer Domestic segment into household and personal care product groups.
Household Products
In 2024, household products constituted approximately 55% of our Consumer Domestic sales and approximately 42% of our consolidated net sales.
Our primary household products include laundry detergents marketed under the ARM & HAMMER, OXICLEAN and XTRA brands, fabric softener sheets marketed under the ARM & HAMMER brand, cat litter under our ARM & HAMMER brand, and household cleaning products under the CLEAN SHOWER®, ORANGE GLO®, and OXICLEAN brands. Our laundry detergents constitute our largest consumer business, measured by net sales.
ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda remains the number one leading brand of baking soda in terms of consumer recognition of the brand name and reputation for quality and value. The cleaning and deodorizing properties of baking soda have led to the development of numerous baking soda-based household products. For example, we market ARM & HAMMER FRIDGE FRESH®, a refrigerator deodorizer equipped with a baking soda filter to help keep food tasting fresher, and ARM & HAMMER Carpet Deodorizer.
Personal Care Products
In 2024, personal care products constituted approximately 45% of our Consumer Domestic sales and approximately 35% of our consolidated net sales.
Our personal care business was founded on the unique strengths of our ARM & HAMMER trademark and baking soda technology. We have expanded our personal care business through the acquisition of antiperspirants, oral care products, including mouthwash, depilatories, reproductive health products, oral analgesics, nasal saline moisturizers, cold shortening and relief, acne treatment, and dietary supplements under a variety of other leading brand names.
ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda, when used as a dentifrice, helps whiten and polish teeth, removes plaque and leaves the mouth feeling fresh and clean. These properties led to the development of a complete line of sodium bicarbonate-based dentifrice products that are marketed and sold nationally primarily under the ARM & HAMMER® brand name. Our other personal care products include antiperspirants and deodorants under the ARRID® and ARM & HAMMER® brands, battery-operated toothbrushes under the SPINBRUSH® brand, condoms under the TROJAN® brand (the number one condom brand in the U.S.), water flossers and showerheads under the WATERPIK® brand (the number one water flosser brand in the U.S.), home pregnancy test kits under the FIRST RESPONSE® brand (the number two pregnancy test kit brand in the U.S.), hair-removal products under the NAIR® brand (the number one depilatory in the U.S.), oral analgesics and oral care products under the ORAJEL® brand (the number one oral care pain relief in the U.S.), children’s gummy dietary supplements under the L’IL CRITTERS® brand and adult gummy dietary supplements under the VITAFUSION® brand (the number three gummy supplement brand in the U.S.), cold shortening and relief products under the ZICAM® brand (the number one cold shortening brand in the U.S. ), a growing number of dry shampoo products under the BATISTE® brand (the world's number one dry shampoo brand), VIVISCAL® (the number two leading supplement for thinning hair in the U.S), TOPPIK® hair fiber brands (the number one leading brand of hair fiber cosmetics for thinning hair in the U.S.), oral care products under the THERABREATH® brand (the number one alcohol free mouthwash in the U.S.), nasal saline moisturizers and solutions under the SIMPLY SALINE® brand, and the HERO® acne treatment products brands (the number one acne and acne patch brand in the U.S.).
Consumer International
Our Consumer International segment markets a variety of personal care, household and over-the-counter products in international subsidiary markets, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, China and the United Kingdom. We also export to over 130 markets around the world, including China and Korea, through our global markets group (the “Global Markets Group” or “GMG”) using a broad network of third-party distributors.
Total Consumer International net sales represented approximately 18% of our consolidated net sales in 2024. Net sales of Consumer International originating in Europe, Canada, Australia and Mexico accounted for 30%, 24%, 7% and 8%, respectively, of our 2024 international net sales in this segment. No product line accounts for more than 20% of our total international net sales.
Some of our U.S. power brands such as ARM & HAMMER, BATISTE, HERO, THERABREATH, OXICLEAN, VITAFUSION and L’IL CRITTERS, and WATERPIK are distributed in many of our international markets. In addition, we also export unique brands such as STERIMAR® and FEMFRESH® out of the United Kingdom as well as our FINISHING TOUCH FLAWLESS brand, to many countries around the world.
We also market the CURASH® line of babycare products in Australia, and GRAVOL® anti-nauseant and RUB-A535 topical analgesic in Canada and other international markets. We sell ANUSOL® hemorrhoid medications out of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and in other international markets. We also sell WATERPIK water flossers and showerheads in Australia, Canada, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Mexico and in other international markets.
Specialty Products Division
Our SPD segment focuses on sales to businesses and participates in three product areas: Animal Nutrition, Specialty Chemicals and Commercial & Professional, and accounted for approximately 5% of our consolidated net sales in 2024.
Animal Nutrition Products
Since the ARM & HAMMER Animal Nutrition business began in 1972, with its launch of ARM & HAMMER baking soda as a feed additive to help dairy cows produce more milk, we have built a leading portfolio of nutritional supplements designed to help improve the health and
productivity of dairy cows. In addition, we market a line of high-quality protein and amino acid products, including BIO-CHLOR® and FERMENTEN®, which are designed to help reduce health issues associated with calving, as well as provide needed protein to ensure proper growth and milk production. During the first quarter of 2024, we exited the MEGALAC supplement portion of our Animal Nutrition business. Net sales of the MEGALAC business for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were $7.6 million and $38.1 million, respectively.
Over the last several years, we have expanded our product offerings to include unique prebiotics and probiotics. CELMANAX® Refined Functional Carbohydrate is a yeast-based prebiotic that helps ensure a well-functioning gastrointestinal track in dairy cows, beef cattle, poultry and other livestock. CERTILLUS® is a family of probiotics products used in the poultry, dairy, beef and swine industries. During the second quarter of 2024, we sold our Passport food safety business, Passport Food Safety Solutions, Inc. Net sales of the Passport business for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were $6.4 million and $13.0 million, respectively.
Specialty Chemicals
Our specialty chemicals business primarily encompasses the manufacture, marketing and sale of sodium bicarbonate in a range of grades and granulations for use in industrial markets. In industrial markets, sodium bicarbonate is used by other manufacturing companies as a leavening agent for commercial baked goods, as an antacid in pharmaceuticals, as a carbon dioxide release agent in fire extinguishers, as an alkaline agent in swimming pool chemicals, and as a buffer in kidney dialysis.
We and Occidental Chemical Corporation are equal partners in a joint venture, Armand Products Company, which manufactures and markets potassium carbonate and potassium bicarbonate for sale in domestic and international markets. The potassium-based products are used in a wide variety of applications, including agricultural products, specialty glass and ceramics, and potassium silicates. Armand also manufactures a potassium carbonate-based animal feed additive for sale by us in the dairy industry, described above under “Animal and Food Production Products.” Armand’s results are included in our Corporate segment.
Commercial & Professional
We also provide a line of cleaning and deodorizing products for use in commercial and industrial applications such as office buildings, hotels, restaurants and other facilities.
We and Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. (“Safety-Kleen”) were equal partners in a joint venture, ARMAKLEEN®, which has built a specialty cleaning products business based on our technology and Safety-Kleen’s sales and distribution organization. In October 2024, we sold our 50% interest in The ArmaKleen Company to Safety-Kleen. The transaction was not material to the Company’s results of operations or cash flows.
COMPETITION
We compete in the household and personal care consumer product categories, which are highly innovative categories, characterized by a continuous flow of new products and line extensions, and require significant advertising and promotion. We compete in these categories primarily on the basis of product innovation and performance, brand recognition, price, value and other consumer benefits. Consumer products, particularly laundry and dietary supplements, are subject to significant price competition. As a result, we, from time to time, may need to reduce the prices for some of our products to respond to competitive and customer pressures and to maintain market share. Product introductions typically involve heavy marketing and trade spending in the year of launch, and we usually are not able to determine whether the new products and line extensions will be successful until a period of time has elapsed following the introduction of the new products or the extension of the product line.
Because of the competitive retail environment, we face pricing pressure from our retail customers and customers selling through other channels, particularly high-volume retail customers including, internet-based retailers, who have increasingly sought to obtain pricing concessions or better trade terms that could reduce our margins. Furthermore, if we are unable to maintain price or trade terms acceptable to our customers, they could increase product purchases from competitors and reduce purchases from us, which would harm our sales and profitability.
Our competitors in the Consumer Domestic and Consumer International segments include, among others, Procter & Gamble Company (“P&G”), The Clorox Company, Colgate-Palmolive Company, S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc., Nestle Purina PetCare Company and Nestle Health Science, Haleon plc, Henkel, Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, Kenvue Inc., Pfizer Inc., Bayer AG, NBTY, Inc., Koninklijke Philips N.V., Unilever PLC, Sanofi, Pharmavite LLC, Edgewell Personal Care, Panoxyl, Starface and Peach & Lily. Many of these companies have greater financial resources than we do and have the capacity to outspend us in their attempts to gain market share. In addition, the growing number of sales channels and business models, such as niche brands, internet-only brands and retailer co-developed and owned brands, have increased competition in certain product categories, particularly within personal care, specialty hair and skin care and dietary supplements, from less well capitalized competitors.
Competition within our animal nutrition and our specialty chemicals product lines is intense. The specialty chemicals business operates in a competitive environment influenced by capacity utilization, customers’ leverage and the impact of raw material and energy costs. Product introductions typically involve introductory educational costs in the year of launch, and we usually are not able to determine whether new products and line extensions will be successful until a period of time has elapsed following the introduction of new products or the extension of the product lines. Our key competitors with respect to our SPD segment are Cargill Incorporated, Lallemand Inc., Solvay Chemicals, Inc., Genesis Alkali and Natural Soda, Inc. For additional discussion of the competitive environment in which we conduct our business, see Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”
DISTRIBUTION OF OUR PRODUCTS
Our Consumer Domestic and Consumer International segments products are marketed primarily through a broad distribution platform that includes supermarkets, mass merchandisers, wholesale clubs, drugstores, convenience stores, home stores, dollar and other discount stores, pet and other specialty stores, and websites and other e-commerce channels, all of which sell our products to consumers. The Consumer Domestic Segment employs a sales force based regionally throughout the U.S. and utilizes the services of independent brokers, who represent our products in the food, mass, pet, dollar, club, and numerous other classes of trade. Our Consumer International segment conducts business through subsidiaries and global export markets. Our subsidiaries employ local sales and marketing teams that manage the retailer and trade relationships while export sales and marketing professionals also manage an extensive distributor network in our global export markets. Our products are stored in our plants and third-party owned warehouses and are either delivered by independent trucking companies or picked up by customers at our facilities.
SPD markets sodium bicarbonate and other chemicals to industrial and agricultural customers primarily throughout the U.S. and Canada. Distribution is accomplished through a dedicated sales force supplemented by manufacturers’ representatives and independent distributors. Our products in this segment are stored in our plants and public warehouses and are either delivered by independent trucking companies or picked up by customers at our facilities.
SEASONALITY
Our business is generally not seasonal, although the Consumer Domestic and Consumer International segments are affected by sales of SPINBRUSH battery-operated toothbrushes and WATERPIK water flossers (which typically are higher during the fall, in advance of the holiday season), sales of NAIR depilatories and waxes (which typically are higher in the spring and summer months), sales of VITAFUSION and L’IL CRITTERS dietary supplements and ZICAM cold shortening and relief products (which typically are slightly higher in the fourth quarter of each year, in advance of the cold and flu season and renewed commitments to health). In SPD, several of our Animal Nutrition products experience higher demand in warmer weather months creating higher seasonal demand in the second and third quarters of the year.
RAW MATERIALS AND SOURCES OF SUPPLY
We manufacture sodium bicarbonate for our consumer and specialty products businesses at our plants located at Green River, Wyoming and Old Fort, Ohio. The primary source of soda ash, a basic raw material used in the production of sodium bicarbonate, is the mineral trona, which is found in abundance in southwestern Wyoming near our Green River plant. We have adequate trona reserves under mineral leases to support our sodium bicarbonate requirements for the foreseeable future.
We are a party to a partnership agreement with Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners, which mines and processes trona reserves in Wyoming. We fulfill a substantial amount of our soda ash requirements through the partnership and related supply and services agreements, enabling us to achieve some of the economies of an integrated business capable of producing sodium bicarbonate and related products from the basic raw material. The partnership agreement and other supply agreements between Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners and us are terminable upon two years notice by either of us. We believe that sufficient alternative sources of soda ash supply are available.
We believe that ample sources of raw materials are available for all our other major products and we have increased qualified dual sources of materials to approximately 60% of our total spend on direct materials as part of our resilient supply focus. Alternative sources of supply are available in case of the disruption or termination of the supply agreements.
The cost of raw materials, including surfactants, diesel fuel and oil-based raw and packaging materials used primarily in our consumer businesses, increased modestly in 2024 relative to 2023. Increases in the prices of certain raw materials could materially impact our costs and financial results if we are unable to pass such costs along in the form of price increases to our customers.
We utilize the services of third party contract manufacturers around the world for certain products.
PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
Our trademarks appear in upper case letters throughout this Annual Report. The majority of our trademarks are registered with either the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office or with the trademark offices of many foreign countries. The ARM & HAMMER trademark has been used by us since 1867 and is important to the successful operation of our business. Our products are sold under many other valuable trademarks held by us, including TROJAN, NAIR, ORAJEL, WATERPIK, FIRST RESPONSE, XTRA, OXICLEAN, SPINBRUSH, BATISTE, SIMPLY SALINE, VITAFUSION, L’IL CRITTERS, ZICAM, THERABREATH and HERO. Our portfolio of trademarks represents substantial value in the businesses using the trademarks.
U.S. patents are currently granted for a term of 20 years from the date the patent application is filed. Although we actively seek and maintain a number of patents, no single patent is considered significant to the business as a whole.
CUSTOMERS AND ORDER BACKLOG
In the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, net sales to our largest customer, Walmart Inc. and its affiliates (“Walmart”), were 23%, 23% and 24% respectively, of our consolidated net sales. No other customer accounted for 10% or more of our consolidated net sales in the three-year period. The time between receipt of orders and shipment is generally short, and as a result, backlog is not significant.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
General
All of our products are subject to regulation by one or more U.S. agencies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”), the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”), as well as foreign agencies such as the European Commission, Health Canada, the Australia Therapeutic Goods Administration, the Mexico Federal Commission for Protection Against Health Risks (COFEPRIS), the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, the Chinese National Medical Products Administration and others.
FDA regulations govern a variety of matters relating to our products, such as product development, manufacturing, premarket clearance or approval, labeling, distribution and post-market surveillance including complaint vigilance. The regulations adopted and standards imposed by the FDA and similar foreign agencies evolve over time and can require us to make changes in our manufacturing processes and quality systems to remain in compliance. These agencies periodically inspect manufacturing and other facilities. To maintain certification of our quality system and certain of the technical files of our products, we must monitor and adapt to changes to applicable standards. These changes may impose burdensome new requirements that require significant investment or rework. If we fail to comply with applicable regulations and standards, we may be subject to sanctions, including fines and penalties, the recall of products and cessation of manufacturing and/or distribution.
In addition, we sell products that are subject to regulation under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act and the Toxic Substances Control Act, which are administered by the EPA. Similar laws exist in other markets and may apply to our products.
We are also subject to regulation by the FTC and its counterparts in other jurisdictions in connection with the content and truthfulness of our labeling, advertising, promotion, trade practices and other matters. The FTC and foreign agencies have instituted numerous enforcement actions against companies for failure to adequately substantiate claims made in advertising or for the use of otherwise false or misleading advertising claims and practices. These enforcement actions have resulted in consent decrees and the payment of civil penalties and/or restitution by the companies involved. Such actions can result in substantial financial penalties and significantly restrict the marketing of our products.
The CPSC and consumer protection agencies around the world have jurisdiction over consumer products, regulate their safety and have authority over recalls. The CPSC administers the Poison Prevention Packaging Act and has issued regulations requiring special child resistant packaging for certain products, including pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and dietary substances, containing certain ingredients (e.g., iron). The CPSC and similar foreign agencies also develop and enforce mandatory product safety standards to address trending safety concerns, such as the use of button cell batteries or the presence of toxic chemicals in consumer products.
The FCC regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. An independent U.S. government agency overseen by Congress, the Commission is the federal agency responsible for implementing and enforcing America’s communications law and regulations. The FCC administers the Communications Act of 1934, specifically in Title 47, Section 301. This section grants the FCC the power to regulate and oversee the use of the electromagnetic spectrum, including electrical products that generate energy or radiofrequency. Our electrical products, such as WaterPik flossers, Flawless hair removers, Spinbrush powered toothbrushes and Trojan vibrators, are also subject to the Radiation Control provisions of the federal FDCA. This law, administered by the FDA, governs products that emit radiation, including medical devices as well as radiation-emitting electronic products.
Our relationship with certain union employees is regulated by various agencies of the countries, states, provinces and other localities in which we sell our products.
Medical Device Clearance and Approval
To be commercially distributed in the United States, a medical device must, unless exempt, receive clearance or approval from the FDA pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (“FDCA”). For lower risk class II devices, we must generally submit a premarket notification requesting clearance for commercial distribution known as a “510(k)” clearance. Our condoms, lubricants, STERIMAR nasal congestion relief, home pregnancy test kits and WATERPIK professional dental products are regulated as class II devices. Some other low risk devices, including SPINBRUSH and other battery powered toothbrushes, therapeutic shower massagers, nasal congestion relief and wound wash, wrist supports, WATERPIK water flossers and HERO pimple patches are in class I or are unclassified and are generally exempted from the 510(k) requirements. To obtain 510(k) clearance, a device must be determined to be substantially equivalent in intended use and in safety and effectiveness to a benchmark device, or “predicate” that is already legally in commercial distribution. Any modification to a 510(k) cleared device that could significantly affect its safety or effectiveness, or that would constitute a change in its intended use, generally requires a new 510(k) clearance. We may determine that a new 510(k) clearance is not required, but if the FDA disagrees, it may retroactively require a 510(k) clearance and may require us to cease marketing or recall the modified device until 510(k) clearance is obtained.
In many countries outside the United States, to distribute a medical device lawfully, we must demonstrate conformity to local or regional standards for quality, safety and performance. For class II medical devices, we must obtain either government approval or certification from an accredited and approved Notified Body ("NB") that also performs periodic planned and surprise audits of our files and our quality system. These audits are shared in some cases, specifically among regulators in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Brazil, and Japan. Modification to a certified device generally requires government or NB review and approval prior to implementation of the change. Additionally, all safety incidents reported to a Health Authority must also be reported to the NB.
OTC/Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Requirements
We market over-the-counter (“OTC”) pharmaceutical products, such as topical acne products, anticavity toothpaste, anticavity rinse, antiperspirant, hemorrhoid relief, skin protectant, antinauseant, oral analgesic and sunscreen drug products, that are subject to FDA and foreign regulation. Under the U.S. OTC monograph system, OTC pharmaceutical products that meet established conditions are generally recognized as safe and effective and do not require the submission and approval of a new drug application. The FDA OTC monographs include well-known ingredients and specify requirements for permitted indications, required warnings and precautions, allowable combinations of ingredients and dosage levels. Pharmaceutical products marketed under the OTC monograph system must conform to specific quality, formula and labeling requirements. Following the passage of the CARES Act, FDA is updating and working to finalize current monographs, including those that affect our oral care products and HERO sunscreens. With these new regulations, OTC products will now need to be “state of the art” and will have significant focus on Good Manufacturing Practices (“GMPs”), especially manufacturing, final formulation testing, stability testing, and safety incident reporting. Products not in the monograph system can be deemed to be
unapproved new drugs and can be forced from the market. This is particularly the case for homeopathic drug products like certain ZICAM products. Both the FDA and the FTC have taken the position that homeopathic products are unapproved new drugs. Regulatory action against these products is deemed unlikely unless the products present an unreasonable safety risk. ZICAM homeopathic products are not currently perceived to pose such risk.
All facilities where OTC pharmaceutical products are manufactured, tested, packaged, stored or distributed must comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices (“cGMP”) regulations and/or regulations promulgated by competent authorities in the countries where the facilities are located. All of our pharmaceutical products are manufactured, tested, packaged, stored and distributed according to cGMP regulations. The FDA performs periodic audits to ensure that our facilities remain in compliance with all appropriate regulations. The failure of a facility to be in compliance may lead to a breach of representations made to customers or to regulatory action against us related to the products made in that facility, such as seizure, injunction or recall. Serious product quality concerns could also result in governmental actions against us that, among other things, could result in the suspension of production or distribution of our products, product seizures, loss of certain licenses or other governmental penalties, and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or operating results. We are required to report serious adverse events associated with the use of our OTC pharmaceutical products marketed in the U.S and other countries where such products are sold.
We cannot predict whether new legislation regulating our activities will be enacted or what effect any legislation would have on our business.
Medical Device, OTC/Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Pre- and Postmarket Regulation
Before and after a medical device, OTC/pharmaceutical, and/or cosmetic is commercialized, numerous regulatory requirements apply, including:
•international quality system regulations, including those of the FDA and other regulatory authorities, impose cGMP requirements governing the methods used in, and the facilities and controls used for, the design, manufacture, packaging, servicing, labeling, storage, installation, and distribution of all finished medical devices and OTC pharmaceuticals intended for human use;
•global standards and regulations affecting product design and development, including requirements to keep existing products current to the “state of the art,” and doing an ongoing assessment of the risk acceptability, adopting risk control measures where appropriate, and re-assessing the clinical benefit;
•labeling regulations, including a prohibition on product promotion for unapproved or “off label” uses;
•the medical device and drug reporting regulation requiring a manufacturer to report to the regulatory authorities if its drug or device may have caused or contributed to a death or serious injury or malfunctioned in a way that would likely cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if it were to recur and ongoing post-market surveillance of the product and like-products to continuously evaluate the benefit/risk over the life of the product; and
•regulations on corrections and removals which require a manufacturer to report recalls and field actions to the regulatory authorities if initiated to reduce a risk to health posed by the device or to remedy a violation of the applicable laws.
Food Products
We market baking soda and animal feed products, such as rumen fermentation enhancers and Dietary Cation-Anion Difference (“DCAD”) balancers that are also subject to FDA and foreign regulation. The Food Safety Modernization Act (“FSMA”) regulates food and animal feed products and mandates preventive controls, including hazard analysis, risk controls, supplier qualifications and controls and increased record keeping. FSMA grants the FDA the authority to require mandatory recalls for products under certain conditions. The FDA is currently in the process of establishing rules and guidance to implement the provisions of FSMA. The potential impact of these rules and applicable guidance will be determined as they are published, and compliance plans will be affected as necessary.
Dietary Supplements
The processing, formulation, safety, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, advertising, distribution, importing, selling, and storing our dietary supplements are subject to regulation by one or more federal agencies, including the FDA, the FTC, the CPSC, the EPA, and by various agencies of the states and localities in which our products are sold. The FDCA governs the composition, safety, labeling, manufacturing and marketing of dietary supplements. Additionally, dietary supplements sold outside the U.S. may be regulated as drugs.
It is unlawful to market as a dietary supplement any article that is approved as a new drug or is authorized for investigation as a new drug for which substantial clinical investigations have been instituted and made public, unless that article was first marketed as a dietary supplement or food. The FDA has authority to effectively void that restriction through the issuance of a regulation finding the article lawful. The FDA has issued Warning Letters to companies selling supplements with unapproved new dietary ingredients, unsafe food additives, and/or drug claims.
Dietary ingredients that were not marketed in the U.S. before October 15, 1994 must be the subject of a new dietary ingredient notification submitted to the FDA at least 75 days before the initial marketing, unless the ingredient has been present in the food supply as an article used for food without being chemically altered. The notification must provide evidence of a history of use or other evidence establishing that use of the dietary ingredient is reasonably expected to be safe. The FDA may determine that notification does not provide an adequate basis to conclude that a new ingredient is reasonably expected to be safe, which could effectively prevent the marketing of the ingredient. In May 2022, the FDA issued draft guidance on enforcement policy with regard to premarket notification of new dietary ingredients. Although the draft guidance was issued for public comment and does not have the force of law, it is a strong indication of the FDA’s current thinking on the FDA’s approach to enforcement. The FDA has signaled its intent to enforce the applicable statutes and regulations by requiring submission of a pre-market safety notification for “new” dietary ingredients.
A company that uses a statement of nutritional support in labeling must possess information substantiating that the statement is truthful and not misleading. If the FDA determines that a particular statement of nutritional support is an unacceptable drug claim or an unauthorized version of a health claim, or if the FDA determines that a particular claim is not adequately supported by existing scientific evidence or is otherwise false or misleading, the claim could not be used and any product bearing the claim could be subject to regulatory action.
The FDA’s cGMP regulations govern the manufacturing, packaging, labeling and holding operations of dietary supplement manufacturers. As with OTC products, the FDA performs periodic audits to ensure that our dietary supplement facilities remain in compliance with all appropriate regulations. The failure of a facility to be in compliance may lead to a breach of representation made to consumers or to regulatory action against us related to the products made in that facility, seizure, injunction or recall. There is considerable uncertainty with respect to the FDA’s interpretation and implementation of the cGMP regulations. The failure of a manufacturing facility to comply with the cGMP regulations may render products manufactured in that facility adulterated and subjects those products and the manufacturer to a variety of potential FDA enforcement actions. The manufacturer, packer, or distributor of a dietary supplement marketed in the U.S. whose name appears on the label of the supplement is required to report serious adverse events associated with the use of that supplement to the FDA.
Additional legislation may be introduced which, if passed, would impose substantial new regulatory requirements on dietary supplements. The effect of additional domestic or international governmental legislation, regulations, or administrative orders, if and when promulgated, cannot be determined. New legislation or regulations may require the reformulation of certain products to meet new standards and require the recall or discontinuance of certain products not capable of reformulation.
Sustainability Strategy and Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Pillars
Sustainability is how we refer to our Environmental, Social & Governance (“ESG”) efforts to deliver growth and profitability while making a meaningful and positive impact. We believe that Sustainability is critical to the health of the communities in which we operate, contributes to a better world and benefits our business both financially and operationally. Each year we publish a Sustainability Report that discloses our business and corporate responsibility commitments and details our ESG performance metrics and targets and other components of our ESG efforts. Our 2023 Sustainability Report is available on our web site at https://churchdwight.com/pdf/Sustainability/2023-Sustainability-Report.pdf, and our 2024 Sustainability Report will be available in April 2025 (the “2024 Sustainability Report” and together with the 2023 Sustainability Report, the “Sustainability Reports”). References to our Sustainability Reports are for informational purposes only and neither the Sustainability Reports nor the other information on our website is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The following six pillars are the core focus of our Environmental and Social efforts. Each is supported through our Governance practices, which are intended to maintain a system of rules, processes and practices that determine how we operate and align the interests of our stakeholders in support of ethical business practices and financial success.
•Our Brands: Delight consumers with our brands and contribute towards a more sustainable world
•Products: Provide safe and effective products for consumers and the environment
•Packaging: Utilize consumer friendly and environmentally responsible packaging
•Employees and Communities: Embrace the principles of good corporate citizenship and social responsibility within the communities we can impact
•Environment & Climate Change: Minimize environmental impact of our global operations, with a focus on increased renewable energy usage, reduced water consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and solid waste to landfills
•Responsible Sourcing: Improve our suppliers’ environmental, labor, health & safety and ethical practices
Environmental. Our operations are subject to federal, state, local and foreign laws, rules and regulations relating to environmental concerns, including air emissions, wastewater discharges, solid and hazardous waste management activities, and the safety of our employees. We endeavor to take actions necessary to comply with such regulations. These steps include periodic environmental and health and safety audits
of our facilities. The audits, conducted by independent firms with expertise in environmental, health and safety compliance, include site visits at each location, as well as a review of documentary information, to determine compliance with such federal, state, local and foreign laws, rules and regulations. We strive to minimize the impact of our expanding global operations and to meet the challenge of managing our environmental footprint. Our top environmental priorities include providing effective products that are safe for our consumers, the animals they care for and the environment; utilizing consumer friendly and environmentally responsible packaging; reducing greenhouse gas emission and water usage; recycling solid waste; and improving our suppliers’ environmental practices.
Social. Our Social focus areas are driven by our goals of delighting consumers with our brands through our contributions to Sustainability which we believe contributes to a better world; improving our suppliers’ labor, health & safety, environmental and ethical practices; and supporting our employees and communities - all to create a stronger more resilient company. In their everyday work, employees embody our commitments to integrity, quality, and innovation, and in doing so, directly contribute to our long-standing character and reputation. Employee safety and wellness remain two of our highest priorities. We administer company-wide policies designed to ensure the safety of each team member and compliance with OSHA and local standards. We embrace the diversity of our employees across all dimensions and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters innovation and promotes an environment filled with unique perspectives. We strive to cultivate a culture and processes that support and enhance our ability to recruit, hire, develop and retain talent at every level based on merit. We do discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, or promotion on the basis of protected class characteristics or conditions. We encourage our employees to become involved in their communities through our Employee Giving Fund, which supports charitable organizations where our employees work and live, and The Church & Dwight Philanthropic Foundation (the “Foundation”) which is focused on helping to create educational and employment opportunities and advancing environmental preservation. The Employee Giving Fund and the Foundation are administered by our employees. See pages 12 to 13 in Item 1 of this Annual Report under “ Human Capital” for a discussion of our human capital management.
Governance. Our sustainability governance focus includes the processes, rules, resources and systems in support of our operational, Sustainability and ESG efforts, as were described in our 2024 Proxy Statement and will be described in our Proxy Statement for our upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders under the caption “Sustainability Strategy and ESG Pillars” and in our 2024 Sustainability Report. Our Corporate Issues Council (the “Council”), comprised of senior executives representing all our key functional areas, guides the integration of Sustainability within all parts of our business and drives continuous improvement in our Sustainability approach and performance. The Council takes the lead in defining and implementing our Sustainability strategies across our six ESG pillars. Our Board of Directors, acting principally through its Governance, Nominating & Corporate Responsibility Committee, oversees our Sustainability program and ESG efforts, including our climate change policies and programs, with that Committee and the Compensation & Human Capital and Audit Committees each focusing on specified areas of Sustainability, including compliance and ethics, and human capital. Our Political Contributions Policy, which is posted in the Investor Relations section of our website, sets forth our policies regarding political contributions and membership in industry groups that further our business goals. Our General Counsel and Independent Lead Director are responsible for ensuring that stockholder requests, recommendations and proposals are evaluated by the Governance, Nominating & Corporate Responsibility Committee, additional committees within the Board as appropriate, and then by the Board of Directors, if needed.
As described in our Sustainability Reports, our continued progress in key areas of ESG has earned recognition from various third parties.
We use the standards and guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board industry specific standards and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures to inform our Sustainability disclosures included in this Annual Report, our Proxy Statement and our Sustainability Reports. The “materiality” thresholds in those standards and guidelines may differ from the concept of “materiality” for purposes of the federal securities laws and disclosures required by the Commission’s rules in this Annual Report. Moreover, the inclusion of Sustainability disclosures in this Annual Report and in our other filings with the Commission does not necessarily imply that we consider them to be material for purposes of the federal securities laws or the Commission’s rules and regulations governing such disclosure.
HUMAN CAPITAL
Overview
Much of our success comes from our culture. Our people share a collective energy and ambition towards making a difference supporting the greater good, by providing affordable, quality products for everyday life, as reflected in our ESG and sustainability commitments, and by giving back to their communities. Our culture generates a collective passion, strength and determination to make an outsized impact, every day.
Safety and Wellness
Employee safety and wellness--in both plants and offices--remain two of our highest priorities. We develop and administer company-wide policies to ensure the safety of each team member and compliance with OSHA standards.
Our Employees
As of December 31, 2024, we had approximately 5,750 global employees, an increase of approximately 200 compared to December 31, 2023. Approximately 85% of our workforce is located in the Americas, 10% in Europe, Middle East, and Africa, and 5% in the Asia-Pacific region. About 53% of our employees are salaried and about 47% are paid hourly wages. During fiscal 2024, our overall turnover rate was approximately 15%. Our revenue per employee in fiscal 2024 was approximately $1.06 million.
Inclusive and Effective Workforce
We embrace the diversity of our employees in all dimensions and, our efforts aspire to help us achieve a more inclusive workforce and optimize our long-term performance. We also strive to cultivate a culture and processes that support and enhance our ability to recruit, hire, develop and retain talent at every level based on merit.
As a company we remain committed to fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all.
In 2023 we launched several Employee Resource Groups (“ERGs”). These Company-supported, employee-run groups contribute to our goal of building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace at Church & Dwight. We started the program with ERGs for military veterans (V.A.L.O.R.), Black employees (B.O.L.D.) and women (W.A.V.E.). Each ERG is open to all employees, is intended to create inclusive environments where all global employees feel connected, valued, and inspired to build customer value and contribute to our Company’s success.
We are committed to transparency and accountability that will drive continuous progress. As part of our commitment to transparency and accountability, we publish workplace demographics of our employees in our Sustainability Reports.
Hiring, Development and Retention
Our talent strategy is focused on attracting the best talent and recognizing and rewarding performance, while continually developing, engaging and retaining our talented employees.
We invest resources in professional development and growth as a means of improving employee performance and improving retention. This includes management training aimed at continuous learning, professional training and development opportunities, targeted leadership development courses for new and existing leaders of different levels of seniority, tuition reimbursement, on-boarding efforts, job specific programs for our employees, cultural reinforcement and more.
Compensation and Benefits
Attracting and retaining talent is a priority at Church & Dwight. We offer competitive pay and a range of benefits that support the well-being of our workforce. This includes offering competitive salaries and wages, as well as benefits such as health insurance, retirement and profit-sharing plans, and paid time off.
Employees are eligible for health insurance, prescription drug benefits, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance, life insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, reproductive rights coverage, participation in savings plans, and identity theft insurance, in each case subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and programs.
Communities
We encourage our employees to become involved in their communities, and in 2024, our Employee Giving Fund supported our communities by providing approximately $1.3 million to 237 deserving community organizations through annual grants, disaster relief, and other monetary support. Employees purchased back-to-school supplies online to support disadvantaged youth, donated clothes and non-perishable items for clothing and food drives and provided supplies for a summer camp and holiday dinner for families in need.
In 2020 we established the Church and Dwight Philanthropic Foundation (the “Foundation”) with the focus on helping to create educational and employment opportunities and advancing environmental preservation. The Foundation is administered by our employees. In 2024, eight organizations were chosen and received grants totaling approximately $1.3 million.
PUBLIC INFORMATION
We maintain a website at www.churchdwight.com and on the “Investors-Financial-SEC Filings” page of our website we make available free of charge our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and our Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file these materials with, or furnish them to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”). Also available on the “Investors-Governance Documents” page on our website are our Corporate Governance Guidelines, charters for the Audit, Compensation, & Human Capital and Governance, Nominating & Corporate Responsibility Committees of our Board of Directors (the “Board”), our Code of Conduct and our Political Contributions Policy. We also publish a Sustainability Report that summarizes our business and corporate responsibility commitments and accomplishments including those related to our environmental, social, and governance performance. For more information regarding our sustainability strategy and ESG pillars please see the “Responsibility” page on our website and the discussion under the caption “Sustainability Strategy and Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Pillars” included above. Each of the foregoing is also available in print free of charge and may be obtained upon written request to: Church & Dwight Co., Inc., 500 Charles Ewing Boulevard, Ewing, New Jersey 08628, attention: Secretary. The information presented on our website is not a part of this Annual Report and the reference to our website is intended to be an inactive textual reference only.

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
ITEM 1A.	RISK FACTORS
The following risks and uncertainties, as well as other factors described elsewhere in this Annual Report or in our other filings with the Commission, could, individually and collectively, have a material adverse impact on our business, reputation, financial results, financial condition and/or the trading price of our Common Stock:
Business and Operational Risks
•We face intense competition in our markets.
We face intense competition from consumer products companies, both in the U.S. and in international markets. Most of our products compete with other widely-advertised promoted and merchandised brands within each product category and from retailers, including supermarkets, mass merchandisers, wholesale clubs, drugstores, convenience stores, home stores, dollar and other discount stores, pet and other specialty stores and websites and other e-commerce channels, which are increasingly offering private label and retailer-branded brands and generic non-branded products in certain categories, which typically are sold at lower prices, and consumers are increasingly seeking lower cost “private label” products. In China, in particular we face strong competition from local manufacturers offering both generic and branded products. The use of evolving technology to develop more complex pricing models by retailers has led and may continue to lead to pricing pressures in some categories. In addition, an increase in consumers purchasing more “private label” or other lower price brands has increased competition in certain product categories in particular, including dietary supplements, diagnostic kits and oral analgesics, and there has been increased consumer shifts to private label products across multiple categories. In addition to competition across all our product categories, there continues to be significant product competition in the gummy dietary supplement category, which has grown from about 10 competitors a decade ago to more than 60 competitors of significance in recent years, contributing, together with supply chain challenges that resulted in increased shelf space and/ or display for certain of our competitors, to an impairment in our VMS business in the third quarter of 2024. Shifting consumer behavior, including continuing shifts to online shopping, have also increased competition in e-commerce in many of our categories, from our larger legacy competitors and newer digitally native brands which have increasingly moved into consumer products and staples.
Many of our competitors are large companies, including, among others, P&G, The Clorox Company, Colgate-Palmolive Company, S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc., Nestle Purina PetCare Company and Nestle Health Science, Haleon plc, Henkel, Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, Kenvue Inc., Pfizer Inc., Bayer AG, NBTY, Inc., Koninklijke Philips N.V., Unilever PLC, Sanofi, Pharmavite LLC, Edgewell Personal Care, Panoxyl, Starface and Peach & Lily. Many of these companies have greater financial resources than we do, and these competitors, as well as new market entrants, may therefore, have the capacity to outspend us on advertising and promotional activities and introduce competing products or adopt new technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, more quickly, successfully and effectively, and respond more effectively to changing business and economic conditions than we can.
Our products generally compete on the basis of performance, brand recognition, price, value or other benefits to consumers. Significant price competition may require us to reduce the prices for some of our products to price levels that do not offset manufacturing cost increases, to respond to competitive and customer pressures and to maintain market share. Increases to our prices, as a result of inflationary pressures or otherwise, could cause declining sales of products whose prices we have increased. In response to inflationary pressures and other factors, we have raised prices on many of our products across our global portfolio of brands in recent years. Ongoing periods of high inflation or increased costs resulting from higher tariffs imposed by the U.S. or other countries could lead to additional price increases on these or our other products, adversely impacting demand for our products. Advertising, promotion, merchandising and packaging also have a significant impact on retail customer decisions regarding the brands and product lines they sell and on consumer purchasing decisions. A newly introduced consumer product (whether improved or newly developed) usually encounters intense competition requiring substantial expenditures for advertising, sales promotion and trade merchandising. If a product gains consumer acceptance, it normally requires continued advertising, promotional support and product improvements to maintain its relative market position. If our advertising, marketing and promotional programs, including the use of digital and social media to reach consumers, are not effective, our sales growth may decline.
•A continued change in the retail environment and changing consumer preferences could cause our sales to decline.
Despite increasing shifts to e-commerce, sales of our products remain highest in the traditional mass merchandiser, food and drug retail stores, and our products are also sold in club stores and dollar store channels. However, alternative retail channels, including direct to consumer, e-commerce retailers, hard discounters, subscription services and buying clubs, have become more prevalent and the volume of consumer products that are sold through such alternative retail channels is continuing to increase, which may affect customer and consumer preferences, including any pricing pressures for consumer goods as retailers face added costs to build or further expand their e-commerce capacity. In addition, a growing number of alternative sales channels and business models, such as niche brands, native online brands, private label and store brands, direct-to-consumer brands and channels and discounter channels, have emerged in the markets we serve. In particular, the growing presence of, and increasing sales through, e-commerce retailers have affected, and may continue to affect, consumer behavior or preferences (as consumers increasingly shop online and via mobile and social applications) and market dynamics, including any pricing pressures for consumer goods as retailers face added costs to build their e-commerce capacity. In 2024, some of our largest customers launched private label brands that compete with our products and may continue to expand those offerings in the future. Further, consumer preferences continue to evolve due to a number of factors, including fragmentation of the consumer market and changes in consumer
demographics, including the aging of the general population and the emergence of Generation Z and Generation Alpha who have different spending, consumption and purchasing habits and are increasingly shifting to “private label” products and new nontraditional brands rather than maintaining allegiance to historical brands; evolving consumer concerns or perceptions regarding ESG practices of manufacturers, including the environmental impacts of products and the sourcing and sustainability of, packaging materials, such as plastic packaging, and their environmental impact; greenhouse gas emissions; waste disposal practices; a growing demand for natural or organic products and ingredients; changing consumer sentiment toward non-local products or sources among different demographic groups; evolving consumer concerns or perceptions regarding the effects of ingredients or substances present in certain consumer products; reduced brand loyalty; and concerns regarding human capital practices.
We and many of our competitors have increased our online sales as a result of shifting consumer behavior, benefiting from scale, brand recognition, and other factors. However, as consumers continue to shift their behavior, retailers may incur higher e-commerce operating costs and will seek to recover those costs by passing them onto customers and manufacturers. Additionally, we cannot predict the extent to which our increased e-commerce demand will continue or the impact on our profits as retailers seek to recover higher e-commerce related operating costs. Any significant changes in consumer preferences or behavior could materially and negatively impact demand for our products and, in turn, our net sales and results of operations. Consumer preferences are also influenced by the perception of our brand images or those of our products, the success of advertising and marketing campaigns, our ability to engage with consumers in the manner they prefer, including through the use of digital media or assets, and the perception of our advertising content, use of social media and extent of engagement in political and social issues. If we are not successful in continuing to adapt to changing consumer preferences and market dynamics or expanding sales through e-commerce retailers or alternative retail channels, our business, financial condition and results of operations and cash flows may be negatively impacted.
•Volatility and increases in the price of raw and packaging materials or energy costs could erode our profit margins.
The principal raw materials and packaging used by us and certain of our suppliers and contract manufacturers include surfactants (cleaning agents), paper products and resin-based molded components. Volatility, and increases in the costs of raw materials without offsetting price increases, disruptions in production or transportation, or increases in the costs of energy, labor, shipping and other necessary services, or other inflationary pressures, including market conditions, inflation, banking failures, supplier capacity restraints, geopolitical developments (including the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and political upheaval in the Middle East and Europe), the impact of the new presidential administration in the U.S., potential tariffs on imported materials or the impact of tariffs on products or materials exported outside of the U.S., federal government spending disputes and government shutdowns, port congestions, strikes or delays, transport capacity restraints, or other disruptions, could significantly affect our profit margins if we are unable to pass along any higher costs in the form of price increases or otherwise achieve cost efficiencies, such as in manufacturing and distribution. General inflationary pressures continued in 2024, and we may still be affected by increased costs impacting our supplies, transportation or manufacturing processes which could impact our gross margin. While we have increased prices on a majority of our products in recent years, there is no assurance that we will be able to fully offset any input costs increases, through cost reduction programs or price increases of our products or enter locked-in price arrangements or hedge agreements, especially given the competitive environment. Sustained, those price increases may lead to declines in volume as competitors may reduce their prices or customers may decide not to pay higher prices or to purchase lower priced alternatives, which could lead to sales declines and loss of market share. While we seek to project tradeoffs between price increases and volume, our projections may not accurately predict the volume impact of price increases. In addition, volatility in certain commodity markets could significantly affect our production cost. Additionally, increased tariffs, or proposed increases to tariffs, imposed by the U.S. or other countries could have the impact of increasing costs on a wide range of products and services, including on our products and items used to manufacture and deliver our products, and could lead to increased prices, price volatility and reduced demand for our products.
From time to time, we use hedge agreements to mitigate the volatility of commodities and diesel fuel prices. The hedge agreements are designed to add stability to product costs, enabling us to make pricing decisions and lessen the economic impact of abrupt changes in prices over the term of the contract. However, in periods of declining fuel or other commodity prices, the hedge agreements can have the effect of locking us in at above-market prices.
•Loss of any of our principal customers could significantly decrease our sales and profitability.
A limited number of customers account for a large percentage of our net sales and/or net sales of specific product lines. Walmart is our largest customer, accounting for approximately 23% of net sales in 2024, 23% of net sales in 2023, and 24% of net sales in 2022. Our top four customers accounted for approximately 43%, 44% and 42% of net sales in 2024, 2023 and 2022 respectively. We expect that a significant portion of our net sales will continue to be derived from a small number of customers and that these percentages may increase if the growth of mass merchandisers continues. As a result, changes in the strategies of any of our largest customers, including a reduction in the number of brands they carry or of shelf space they dedicate to private label products, could materially harm our net sales and profitability. Any loss of or significant reduction in sales to one of our key customers could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Changes in consumer behavior, including continued shifting to online shopping instead of physical retail shopping, could also impact our sales to our largest customers. Some of our retail customers have experienced and may experience in the future declining financial performance, which could affect their ability to pay amounts due to us on a timely basis or at all. If these impacts are prolonged, they can further increase the difficulty of planning for operations. Moreover, the use of evolving technology by our customers to develop more complex pricing models may lead to category pricing pressures. We could also lose a significant customer due to customer
service levels or real or perceived product quality or appearance issues. As our business is based primarily upon individual sales orders rather than long-term contracts and most customer agreements include customer termination rights after short notice, many of our customers could reduce their purchasing levels or cease buying products from us at any time and for any reason.
•Market category declines and changes to our product and geographic mix may impact the achievement of our sales growth targets, planned pricing and financial results.
A significant percentage of our revenues come from mature markets that are subject to high levels of competition where product differentiation is more challenging and price competitors can erode profit margins. During 2024, approximately 82% of our sales were generated in U.S. markets. U.S. markets for consumer products are considered mature and commonly characterized by high household penetration, particularly with respect to our most significant product categories, such as laundry detergents, deodorizers, household cleaning products, toothpastes, dietary supplements, antiperspirants and deodorants. Our ability to quickly innovate to differentiate our products (including product packaging and sustainability profiles) to meet changing consumer demands is essential, especially in light of e-commerce significantly reducing the barriers for even small competitors to quickly introduce new brands and products directly to consumers. Even if we are successful in increasing sales within our product categories, a continuing or accelerating decline in the overall markets for our products could have a negative impact on our financial results. We have implemented price increases and may implement additional price increases in the future, including to account for increasing costs, which may slow sales growth or create volume declines in the short term as customers and consumers adjust to these price increases. In addition, our Specialty Products business has been and may continue to be negatively impacted by the entrance of new foreign competition in the United States dairy market. We expect that low-priced imports will continue to enter the market. During the first quarter of 2024, due to declining sales, we exited the MEGALAC supplement portion of our Animal Nutrition business within our Specialty Products Division segment and during the second quarter of 2024, we sold our food safety business, Passport Food Safety Solutions, Inc. During the fourth quarter of 2024, our 50% interest in The ArmaKleen Company was sold to our joint venture partner.
•Decreases in demand for our products would decrease our sales and profitability.
Factors that can affect demand include competitors’ products, advertising and pricing actions, inflationary pressures, rates of unemployment, consumer confidence, health care costs, including increased costs as a result of changes in federal regulations, significant shifts in government policies, the deterioration of economic or trade relations between countries or regions, commodity costs, fuel and other energy costs and other economic factors affecting consumer spending behavior, including gasoline and home heating oil pricing, reduced unemployment benefits in periods of high unemployment, restrictions on travel and access to public spaces, and changes in tax policies, other effects of governmental shutdowns or a lapse of appropriations or fear of exposure to or actual impacts of a widespread disease outbreak. In particular, we derive a substantial percentage of our revenues from sales of laundry detergent, and the continued customer demand for these products are critical to our future success. Some products have seen decreasing demand in recent years, including condoms, as a result of demographic and other changes. We believe that inflation is continuing to drive a decline in consumer spending for our most discretionary brands, Waterpik and Flawless, as consumers reduce spending in these categories and shift to lower cost alternatives. Most notably, a growing number of water flosser consumers are continuing to switch to competitors' value-branded products. Moreover, in our vitamin business, we are experiencing significant product competition coming from new category entrants, including private label, which contributed to the previously announced impairment in our VMS business. In addition, our Specialty Products business has been negatively impacted by the return of foreign competition in the United States dairy market.
An increasing number of our products are more discretionary in nature and, therefore are more likely to be affected by consumer decisions to control spending.
•We rely on the policies of our key retailer customers.
Larger and increasingly consolidated retailers have increasing influence, and have sought to obtain lower pricing, special packaging inventory practices, logistics or other changes to the customer-supplier relationship as a result of this influence. To the extent we provide concessions or better trade terms to those customers, our profit 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. Reductions in inventory by our customers, including as a result of consolidation in the retail industry, or these customers managing their working capital requirements, could result in reduced orders for our products and adversely affect our results of operations and cash flows for 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, and reduce or discontinue certain of our product lines, particularly those products that were not number one or two in their category.
In addition, private label and retail-branded products sold by retail trade chains are typically sold at lower prices than branded products. As consumers look for opportunities to decrease discretionary spending, our customers have discontinued or reduced distribution of some of our products to encourage those consumers to purchase the customers’ less expensive and, in some cases, more profitable private label and retail-branded products (primarily in the dietary supplements, stain fighters, diagnostic kits and oral analgesics categories).
•We have pursued and may continue to pursue strategic acquisitions and divestitures.
We may continue to pursue and consummate additional acquisitions, divestitures or substantial investments in complementary businesses or products in the future. However, we may not be able to identify and successfully negotiate suitable strategic acquisitions at attractive valuations, obtain financing for future acquisitions on satisfactory terms or otherwise complete future acquisitions. Potential acquisitions may be significantly larger than the ones completed in the past and may require us to increase our levels of debt, potentially resulting in us being assigned a lower credit rating. Increases in interest rates in recent years may make it more difficult to borrow at attractive rates to fund future acquisitions. In recent periods, competition from other consumer products companies that are seeking similar opportunities has been particularly strong, and valuations for potential acquisition assets have been high, which has placed pressure on our ability to identify, structure and execute transactions. In addition, acquisitions and investments entail various risks, including the difficulty of entering new markets, product categories, or business models, the challenges of integrating the operations and personnel of the acquired businesses or products, the potential disruption of our ongoing business and the ongoing business of the acquired company, the need to review and, if necessary, upgrade processes and systems of the acquired company to conform to our own processes and systems and applicable legal and regulatory requirements, managing an increasingly broad and complex range of businesses and products, and, generally, our potential inability to obtain the desired financial and strategic benefits from the acquisition or investment. Any of these risks may divert management and other resources, require us to incur unanticipated costs or delay the anticipated positive impact on our business and results of the acquisition. The risks associated with assimilation are increased to the extent we acquire businesses that have stand-alone operations or businesses that are in new categories that cannot easily be integrated or operations or sources of supply outside of the U.S. and Canada, for which products are manufactured locally by third parties.
Acquired companies or operations or newly-created ventures may not be profitable or may not achieve sales levels and profitability that justify the investments made. In addition, future acquisitions or investments could result in substantial cash expenditures, the potentially dilutive issuances of new equity by us or the incurrence of additional debt or business acquisition liabilities, or the assumption of contingent liabilities, such as those relating to advertising claims, environmental issues and litigation.
The Company has divested and may, in the future, divest certain assets, businesses or brands. A divestiture could affect the profitability of the Company as a result of the gains or losses on such sale of a business or brand, the loss of the operating income or sales resulting from such sale or the costs or liabilities that are not assumed by the acquirer that may negatively impact profitability and cash flow subsequent to any divestiture. If the Company is unable to complete a divestiture or successfully transition a divested business, including the effective management of the related separation and overhead costs, transition services, and the maintenance of relationships with customers, suppliers, and other business partners, its business and financial results could be negatively impacted. The Company may also be required to recognize impairment charges or other losses as a result of a divestiture.
Adverse economic conditions continue to impact a portion of our businesses. We believe that inflation and recessionary concerns are continuing to drive a decline in consumer spending for our most discretionary brands, Waterpik and Flawless, as consumers reduce spending in these categories and shift to lower cost alternatives. Most notably, a growing number of water flosser consumers are continuing to switch to competitors' value-branded products. Moreover, in our vitamin business, we are experiencing significant product competition coming from new category entrants, including private label that resulted in increased shelf space and/ or display for certain of our competitors. Overall, we have continued to experience increased online sales. Potential recessionary economic conditions may impact consumer demand for certain of our products and put downward pressure on product prices.
•New products and product line extensions may not gain widespread customer acceptance, may be otherwise discontinued, or cause sales of existing products to decline.
Our future performance and growth depend on our ability to successfully identify, develop and introduce new products, product line extensions, products in adjacent categories to our current products, and anticipate changes in consumer preferences. In addition, some of our products have shorter product life spans and depend heavily on our ability to continuously and timely introduce innovative new products to the marketplace. The successful development and introduction of new products involves substantial research, development, marketing and promotional expenditures, which we may be unable to recover if the new products do not gain widespread market acceptance. New product development and marketing efforts, including efforts to enter markets or product categories in which we have limited or no prior experience, have inherent risks. These risks include product development or launch delays, competitor actions, regulatory approval hurdles and the failure of new products and line extensions to achieve anticipated levels of market acceptance. In addition, sales generated by new products could result in an associated decline in sales of existing products.
Each year, we introduce new products across the majority of our brands, including launches into new “white space” categories. However, there is no assurance that our new products will continue to have widespread acceptance. Success in launching new products is also dependent on our ability to deliver effective and efficient marketing in an evolving media landscape (including digital and social media), which is subject to dynamic and increasingly restrictive privacy requirements. If product introductions are not successful, costs associated with these efforts may not be fully recouped and our net earnings or margins could be adversely affected. From time to time, we have discontinued certain products and product lines, which resulted in returns from customers, asset write-offs and shutdown costs. We may suffer similar adverse consequences in the future to the extent we discontinue products that do not meet retailer or consumer expectations or no longer satisfy consumer demand.
•We are subject to cost overruns and delays, regulatory requirements, and miscalculations in capacity needs with respect to our expansion projects and our manufacturing facilities, as well as disruptions to our manufacturing facilities and those of our contract manufacturers and other suppliers.
From time to time, we initiate planned and unplanned expansion projects with respect to our facilities and those of our contract manufacturers and other suppliers which are subject to risks of, and we have from time to time experienced, delay or cost overruns resulting from numerous factors, including the following: shortages of equipment, materials or skilled labor; work stoppages; unscheduled delays in the delivery of ordered materials and equipment; unanticipated cost increases; difficulties in obtaining necessary permits or in meeting permit conditions; difficulties in meeting regulatory or quality requirements or obtaining regulatory approvals; availability of suppliers to certify equipment for existing and enhanced regulations; design and engineering problems; failure or delay of third party service providers; and civil unrest, labor disputes, natural disasters and pandemics. If we were to experience delays or cost overruns in the future it could result in product allocation and retailer frustration, the loss of a significant customer or customers and the material decrease of the sales of one or more of our products. In addition, we could miscalculate our anticipated capacity needs in any of our categories, such as our laundry detergent, cat litter and dietary supplement categories, including as a result of meeting the anticipated demand of our customers, or expansion into new product lines or into new markets.
Additionally, the supply of our products depends on the uninterrupted efficient operation of our manufacturing facilities and those of our contract manufacturers and other suppliers and our ability to meet customer service levels. The manufacturing of certain of our products is concentrated in one or more of our plants, contract manufacturers or other suppliers, with limited alternate qualified facilities available. Many of our manufacturing processes and those of our contract manufacturers and other suppliers are complex and present difficult technical challenges to obtain the manufacturing yields necessary to operate profitably and may require complex and specialized equipment which can be expensive to repair or replace with required lead times of up to a year.
Any event that disrupts or otherwise negatively impacts manufacturing facilities, manufacturing systems or equipment, or contract manufacturers or other suppliers could result in the delivery of inferior products or our ability to meet customer requirements or service levels.
•We rely on a number of contract manufacturers and suppliers, including sole source contract manufacturers and suppliers for certain products, and supply chain issues may result in product shortages or disruptions to the Company’s business.
We rely on a number of contract manufacturers and suppliers for certain of our commodities and raw materials, including sole source suppliers for certain of our raw materials, packaging, product components, finished products and other necessary supplies. New suppliers must be qualified pursuant to our standards and may also have to be qualified under governmental and industry standards and any other standards of our customers, which can require additional investment and time. We could experience material disruptions in production and other supply chain issues, largely because of shortages in supplier labor which continues to impact the availability of many raw and packaging materials, which continues to result in out-of-stock conditions. In addition, continued out-of-stock supplies or products due to supply chain issues may cause our customers to switch to competitors’ products that are more available. Moreover, our relationships with customers could be adversely affected if new or existing suppliers are unable to meet any standards set by us, government or industry regulations, or our customers, if we are unable to contract with suppliers at the quantity, quality and price levels needed for our business, if any of our key suppliers becomes insolvent, ceases or significantly reduces its operations or experiences financial distress, or if any environmental, economic or other outside factors impact its operations. We may be unable to qualify any needed new contract manufacturers or suppliers or maintain supplier arrangements and relationships based on a variety of factors; we may be unable to contract with suppliers at the quantity, quality and price levels needed for our business; certain of our suppliers may not meet the standards of our customers or licensors; or certain of our key contract manufacturers or suppliers may become insolvent or experience other financial distress or face closure or suspension of operations. If any of these events occurs and we have failed to identify and qualify an alternative vendor, then we may be unable to meet our contractual obligations and customer expectations, which could damage our reputation and result in lost customers and sales, or the incurrence of fines or higher than expected expenses. Further, in recent years, we have experienced continuing strain on our supply chain network and its ability to meet demands, including from disruptions from pandemics, ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and other factors. In addition, our supply chain is dependent on materials, components and other products from Asia and other geographies that may be subject to disruptions in the supply chain, resulting in shortages that would affect our revenue and operating margins. Further, we could miscalculate our anticipated production capacity or expansion needs in any of our categories, such as our mouth rinse or acne treatment categories to meet the anticipated demand of our customers in existing and new markets.
•Reduced availability of transportation or disruptions in our transportation network could adversely affect us.
We distribute our products and receive raw materials and packaging components primarily by truck, rail and ship and through various ports of entry. Reduced availability of trucking, rail or shipping capacity due to labor shortages, adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, including climatic events (including any potential effect of climate change), allocation of assets to other industries or geographies or otherwise, work stoppages, closure of operations due to government restrictions or sick employees or other impacts of pandemics, strikes or shutdowns of ports of entry or such transportation sources, could lead to inflationary cost pressures, cause us to incur unanticipated expenses and impair our ability to distribute our products or receive our raw materials or packaging components in a timely manner, which could disrupt our operations, strain our customer relationships and competitive position.
•Damage to the reputation of one or more of our leading brands could adversely affect us.
Our financial success is directly dependent on the reputation and success of our brands, particularly our power brands. Seven of our brands are designated as "power brands" because they compete in large categories, and we believe they have the potential for significant global expansion. Those seven brands are ARM & HAMMER®; OXICLEAN®; VITAFUSION® and L’IL CRITTERS®; BATISTE®; WATERPIK®; THERABREATH®; and HERO® and represent approximately 70% of our net sales and profits. The effectiveness of these brands could suffer if our marketing plans or product initiatives do not have the desired impact on a brand’s image or its ability to attract consumers. Our brands could suffer damage to their reputations due to real or perceived, sustainability, quality or safety issues, including as a result of, among other things, significant product recalls, product-related litigation, defects or impurities in our products, product misuse, changing consumer perceptions of certain ingredients or environmental impacts (including packaging, energy and water use and waste management), or allegations of product tampering. In addition, as our sales on various e-commerce platforms grow, we may be unable to prevent sales of counterfeit, pirated, or stolen goods, unlawful or unethical sales, unauthorized resellers online, or sales in violation of our policies. During the third quarter of 2024, the Company continued to experience a decline in market share and a deterioration in the financial performance for its Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (“VMS”) business, which includes the VITAFUSION and L’IL CRITTERS trade names, primarily due to significant product competition coming from new category entrants, including private label, and supply chain challenges that resulted in increased shelf space and/ or display for certain of our competitors. The continued decline in profitability caused management to reassess its long-term strategy and financial outlook of the business. The revised financial outlook reflects lower estimates of future sales growth and cash flows which resulted in a triggering event in the third quarter. The triggering event required the Company to review the carrying value of long-lived assets supporting the business in connection with the preparation of the Company’s financial statements, resulting in impairment charges of $357.1 in the quarter ended September 30, 2024.
Additionally, claims made in our marketing campaigns may become subject to litigation alleging false advertising and could cause us to alter our marketing plans and may affect sales or result in the imposition of significant damages against us.
Widespread use of social media and networking sites by consumers has greatly increased the accessibility and speed of dissemination of negative information and misinformation. Negative online consumer reviews or inaccurate posting or comments about us or our brands in the media or on any social networking website, whether accurate or inaccurate, or the disclosure of non-public sensitive information through social media, could generate adverse publicity that could damage the reputation of our brands. In addition, given the association of our individual products with us, an issue with one of our products could negatively affect the reputation of our other products, or us as a whole. In addition, the legal, regulatory and ethical landscape around the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning is rapidly evolving. The Company’s ability to timely adopt to and adapt this emerging technology in an effective and ethical manner may impact its reputation and ability to compete, and this technology could be, among other things, false, biased, or inconsistent with the Company’s values and strategies. Further, the use of generative artificial intelligence tools may compromise confidential or sensitive information, put the Company’s intellectual property at risk, or subject the Company to claims of intellectual property infringement, all of which could damage the Company's reputation.
•We are subject to risks related to our expansion and international operations that could adversely affect our results of operations.
Our ability to continue to grow our sales and profits is dependent on expanding in the locations in which we already do business and entering into new geographic locations, both of which require significant resources and investments which would affect our risk profile. Further, our international operations subject us to risks customarily associated with foreign operations, including:
•Changing macroeconomic conditions in our markets, including as a result of inflation, interest rates, volatile commodity prices and increases in the cost of raw and packaging materials, labor, energy and logistics, which could impact our manufacturing operations and that of our third-party partners;
•currency fluctuations;
•the Russia/Ukraine war and ongoing and new conflicts in the Middle East and increased tensions between China and Taiwan, and political developments in the Middle East, Europe and elsewhere;
•widespread health emergencies, such as COVID-19 or other pandemics or epidemics;
•import and export license and taxation requirements and restrictions;
•trade restrictions, including local investment or exchange control regulations, increased tariffs or other changes to economic and trade policies in the U.S. or abroad, including tariffs imposed in response to the economic policies of the U.S.;
•changes in tariffs and taxes;
•the effect of foreign income taxes, value-added taxes and withholding taxes, including the inability to recover amounts owed to us by foreign governments, and the determination of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (the “I.R.S.”) regarding the applicability of certain regulations, including those promulgated under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, to our international transactions;
•the possibility of expropriation, confiscatory taxation or price controls;
•restrictions on or the costs related to repatriating foreign profits back to the U.S.;
•political or economic instability, and civil unrest;
•potential disruption from wars and military conflicts, terrorism or other types of violence;
•disruptions in the global transportation network, such as work stoppages, strikes or shutdowns of ports of entry or such other transportation sources, or other labor unrest;
•extreme weather events resulting in power loss, damage to infrastructure and reduced economic development in vulnerable areas;
•compliance with laws and regulations concerning ethical business practices, including without limitation, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and United Kingdom Bribery Act;
•difficulty in enforcing contractual and intellectual property rights;
•regulatory and quality system requirements for certain products; and
•difficulties in staffing and managing international operations.
Major developments in trade relations, including the imposition of new or increased tariffs or sanctions by the U.S. and/or other countries or other changes put in place by the new U.S. presidential administration, and any emerging nationalist trends in specific countries could alter the trade environment and consumer purchasing. All the foregoing risks could have a significant impact on our ability to commercialize our products on a competitive basis in international markets.
In addition, in all foreign jurisdictions in which we operate, we are subject to laws and regulations that govern foreign investment, foreign trade and currency exchange transactions. The recent imposition of tariffs on products imported from certain countries in recent years has introduced greater uncertainty with respect to trade policies and government regulations affecting trade between the U.S. and other countries. The sanctions introduced in response to the Ukraine conflict have further exacerbated these issues. Major developments in trade relations, including the imposition of new or increased tariffs by the U.S. and/or other countries, and any emerging nationalist trends in specific countries could alter the trade environment and consumer purchasing behavior which, in turn, could have a material effect on our balance sheet and results of operations. All the foregoing risks could have a significant impact on our ability to commercialize our products on a competitive basis in international markets and may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
•Failure to effectively utilize, successfully assert intellectual property rights, and the loss or expiration of such rights, could materially adversely affect our competitiveness. Infringement by us of third-party intellectual property rights could result in costly litigation and/or the modification or discontinuance of our products.
We rely on trademark, trade secret, patent and copyright laws to protect our intellectual property rights. The market for our products depends to a significant extent upon the value associated with our trademarks and brand names. We own the material trademarks and brand names used in connection with the marketing and distribution of our major products both in the U.S. and in other countries. While we hold several valuable patents on our products, they may not serve as an effective barrier to entry for new competitors. Although most of our material intellectual property is registered in the U.S. and in certain foreign countries in which we operate, we cannot be sure that our intellectual property rights will be sufficient or effectively utilized or, if necessary, successfully asserted. There is a risk that we will not be able to obtain and perfect our own intellectual property rights, or, where appropriate, license from others intellectual property rights necessary to support our ability to manufacture, import, export, market and/or sell certain products in certain countries or globally or launch new product. We cannot be sure that these rights, if obtained, will not be invalidated, circumvented or challenged in the future, and we could incur significant costs in connection with legal actions relating to such rights. In addition, even if such rights are obtained in the U.S., the laws of some of the other countries in which our products are or may be manufactured or sold do not protect intellectual property rights to the same extent as the laws of the U.S. 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 and harm our sales. Our failure to perfect, successfully assert or license intellectual property rights could make us less competitive and could have a material adverse effect on our business, including our ability to manufacture, import, export, market and/or sell certain products within certain countries or globally, our operating results, cash flows and our financial condition.
In addition, if our products are found to infringe intellectual property rights of others, the owners of those rights could bring legal actions against us claiming substantial damages for past infringement and seeking to enjoin manufacturing, importing, exporting, marketing and/or sale of the affected products in certain countries or globally. If these legal actions are successful, in addition to any potential liability for damages from past infringement, we could be required to obtain a license in order to continue to manufacture, import, export, market and/or sell the affected products, in certain countries or globally potentially adding significant costs. We might not prevail in any action brought against us or we may be unsuccessful in securing any license for continued use and therefore have to discontinue the manufacture, importing, exporting, marketing and/or sale of a product in certain countries or globally.
•Impairment of our goodwill and other long-lived intangible and tangible assets may 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 tangible assets, which are periodically evaluated for impairment in accordance with current accounting standards. Declines in our profitability and/or estimated cash flows related to specific intangible assets, as well as potential changes in market valuations for similar assets and market discount rates, has resulted in impairment charges from time to time, and may result in future impairment charges. In the third quarter of 2024, due to continued decline in market share and a deterioration in the financial performance for Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements business, which includes the VITAFUSION and L’IL CRITTERS trade name, we reassessed our long-term strategy and financial outlook of the business. The revised financial outlook reflects lower estimates of future sales growth and cash flows resulting in a triggering event which required the Company to review the carrying value of long-lived assets supporting the business and resulted in impairment charges as discussed in more detail in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Regulatory and Litigation Risks
•We may be subject to product liability claims, withdrawals or recalls or other legal proceedings and from time to time we are involved in litigation, arbitration or regulatory matters where the outcome is uncertain and which could entail significant expense.
From time to time, we are subject to product liability or other product-related claims. We may be required to pay for losses or injuries actually or purportedly caused by our products, including losses or injuries caused by raw materials or other components provided by third party suppliers that are included in our products. Claims could be based on allegations that, among other things, our products contain contaminants, are improperly tested, labeled or designed, or provide inadequate instructions regarding their use or inadequate warnings of potential dangers related to their use. Whether or not successful, product liability claims could result in negative publicity that could harm our sales and operating results and the reputation of our brands. In addition, if one of our products is found to be defective or non-compliant with applicable rules or regulations, we could be required to withdraw or recall it, which could result in adverse publicity and significant expenses. Although we maintain product liability and product recall insurance coverage, potential product liability or other product-related damages claims and/or withdrawal and recall costs may exceed the amount of insurance coverage or may be excluded under the terms of the policy.
•Litigation, arbitration or regulatory matters where the outcome is uncertain could entail significant expense.
From time to time, we are the subject of, or party to, various pending or threatened legal actions (including class actions), government investigations and proceedings, including, without limitation, those relating to, commercial transactions, product liability, consumer, employment, antitrust, environmental, health, safety and compliance-related matters. Such proceedings are subject to many uncertainties and the outcome of certain pending or threatened legal actions, investigations and proceedings may not be reasonably predictable and any related damages, injunctions and/or settlements may not be estimable.
•Environmental matters create potential liability risks.
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 accident or an intentional act could result in substantial liability to governmental authorities or to third parties. We have incurred, and will continue to incur, capital and operating expenditures and other costs in complying with environmental laws and regulations.
•Changing focus and sensitivity by governmental, non-governmental organizations, customers, consumers and investors to ESG issues, including those related to diversity and inclusion, climate change, plastic usage and ingredients, could result in increased operating or manufacturing costs and compliance challenges, which could adversely affect our business.
As climate change and other ESG issues became more prominent in recent years, so has scrutiny by federal, state and local governments, non-governmental organizations and our customers, consumers and investors. This has resulted in new regulatory requirements such as various state-level Extended Producer Responsibility programs, California’s recently enacted climate reporting legislation, the European Union’s (“EU”) Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (“CSRD”) and customer and consumer standards. In addition, our stakeholders may continue to demand transparency regarding our diversity and inclusion efforts and they may receive scrutiny from U.S. regulators, investors and policy groups in connection with the new presidential administration’s priorities. Our efforts to mitigate our impacts on climate change, and to eliminate chemicals of concern and otherwise reduce or mitigate adverse effects on the environment, may also continue to be scrutinized. For example, some of our major customers have requested we respond to various questionnaires, including the Carbon Disclosure Project ("CDP") Climate Change, Water and Forests Questionnaires, and use our responses and CDP scores to evaluate us. Compliance with these requirements, standards and disclosure requests may be challenging and could cause disruptions in the manufacture of our products and/or result in increases in operating costs, and additional legal, compliance and regulatory risks and costs. We may also be required to contribute funds to support recycling and other waste management infrastructure, and/or incur costs associated with making necessary changes to our operations and controlling, assessing and reporting on certain ESG metrics. These disruptions and additional costs could make our products more costly and less competitive than other products, which would adversely affect our business.
•Any failure to achieve our ESG goals or to effectively respond to new or current legal, regulatory or stakeholder ESG requirements could adversely affect our business and reputation.
While we strive to minimize adverse impacts of our global operations, our ability to achieve any stated ESG goal, target, or objective is subject to numerous factors and conditions, many of which are outside of our control. We could lose revenue if our consumers change brands, major retailers delist our products or our retail customers move business from us because we have not effectively responded to regulatory requirements, complied with their ESG requirements or met their expectations related to our sustainability efforts, including with respect to DEI, climate change, plastic usage, or ingredients. In addition, our actual or perceived failure to achieve or make sufficient progress towards our stated ESG goals or comply with ESG related regulations could result in litigation, regulatory scrutiny or adverse
publicity, which could damage our reputation, reduce consumer demand and devalue our brand equity. Further, ESG-conscious investors may choose not to invest in our securities if we do not comply with their expectations, and investment managers may not include our securities in ESG-designated funds. These areas have become increasingly politicized, and our efforts to address the concerns of some stakeholders could cause adverse impact to our relationships with other stakeholders.
•Current and future laws and regulations in the countries in which we and our suppliers operate could expose us to increased costs and other adverse consequences.
The development, manufacturing, processing, formulation (including stability), packaging, labeling, marketing, distribution and sale of our products are subject to regulation by federal agencies, including the U.S. FDA, the FTC, the EPA and the CPSC and foreign regulators and agencies. In addition, our and our suppliers’ operations are subject to the oversight of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Labor Relations Board. Our activities are also regulated by various agencies of the states, localities and foreign countries in which our products and their constituent materials and components are manufactured and sold.
In particular, the FDA and foreign counterparts regulate the formulation, safety, development, manufacturing, packaging, labeling and distribution of condoms, home pregnancy test kits, vaginal lubricants, electric and battery powered medical devices, wound dressings, over-the-counter medicines, homeopathic products and dietary supplements. The FDA or a similar foreign agency also exercises oversight over cosmetic products such as depilatories, hair care and skin care products. In addition, under a memorandum of understanding between the FDA and the FTC, the FTC has jurisdiction over the promotion and advertising of these products, and the FTC regulates the promotion and advertising of our other products as well. As part of its regulatory authority, the FDA may periodically conduct inspections of the physical facilities, machinery, processes and procedures that we and our suppliers use to manufacture regulated products and may identify compliance issues that would require us and our suppliers to make certain changes in our manufacturing facilities and processes. The failure of a facility to be in compliance may lead to regulatory action against the products made in that facility, including seizure, injunction or recall, as well as to possible action against the owner of the facility/manufacturer. We may be required to make additional expenditures to address these issues or possibly stop selling certain products until the compliance issue has been remediated.
Likewise, any future determination by the FDA, the EPA or a similar foreign agency, or by us in reviewing our compliance with applicable rules and regulations, that our products or quality systems do not comply with applicable regulations could result in future compliance activities, including product withdrawals or recalls, import detentions, injunctions preventing the shipment of products, or other enforcement actions. For example, the FDA may determine that a particular claim that we use to support the marketing of a product is not substantiated or permissible under products’ regulatory classification, may not accept the evidence of safety for a new product that we may wish to market, may challenge the safety or effectiveness of existing products based on, among other things, changes in formulations, inadequate stability or “shelf-life,” consumer complaints, or improper labeling, may take action against our homeopathic products, such as our Zicam products, on the basis that they are unapproved drugs, and may determine that our dietary supplement business manufacturing, packaging, labeling and holding operations do not comply with cGMPs. Similarly, we may identify these or other issues in internal compliance reviews of our operations and the operations and products of vendors and acquired companies. These other issues may include the identification of contaminants or non-compliant levels of particular ingredients. Any of the foregoing could subject us to adverse publicity, force us to incur unanticipated costs and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Additionally, delays in the acceptance, review and approval of products by the FDA or the EPA, or other required governmental approvals, may result from government shutdowns due to the failure by Congress to enact regular appropriations.
We are subject to regulations regarding the transportation, storage or use of certain chemicals to protect the environment, as well as the Commission’s rules with respect to “conflict minerals.” Recent trade policies, tariffs and government regulations affecting trade between the U.S. and other countries, as well as sanctions by the U.S. and the European Union in response to the Russia/Ukraine war, have introduced greater uncertainty and volatility. In addition, renewed significant governmental actions pertaining to pandemics or other health emergencies, including lockdowns, quarantines or other restrictions on the ability of our employees to travel or perform necessary business functions or our ability to develop, manufacture, distribute, market or sell our products, or the ability of our suppliers, customers or third-party partners to effectively run their operations, may negatively impact our ability to manufacture, distribute, market and sell our products. We are not able to predict the nature of these changes or of such future laws, regulations, repeals or interpretations or to predict the effect additional or shifting governmental regulation, when and if it occurs, would have on our business in the future. Such developments could require reformulation of certain products to meet new standards, recalls or discontinuance of certain products not able to be reformulated, additional record-keeping requirements, increased documentation of the properties of certain products, additional or different labeling, additional scientific substantiation, expanded adverse event reporting or other new requirements.
There is also an increased risk of fraud or corruption in certain foreign jurisdictions and related difficulties in maintaining effective internal controls. Additionally, we could be subject to future inquiries or investigations by governmental and other regulatory bodies, which may be delayed or disrupted due to any government furlough. We could also be adversely affected by violations, or allegations of violations, of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar international anti-bribery laws. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar international anti-bribery laws generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to government officials or other third parties for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business.
•We are subject to increasingly stringent privacy and security regulation.
We collect, use and store personal data of our employees, customers and other third parties in the ordinary course of business, and we are required to comply with increasingly complex and changing data privacy and security laws and regulations, that apply to the collection, storage, use, transmission and protection of personal information and other consumer and employee data, including particularly the transfer of personal data between or among countries. High-profile security breaches of the information systems of a number of government agencies and U.S. companies may result in increased regulations and new security laws. The current administration and Congress in the United States may seek to pass more stringent regulations in these areas, or more aggressively enforce existing regulations.
Numerous local, municipal, state, federal and international law and regulations address privacy and security including the California Online Privacy Protection Act, the Personal information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Section 5© of the Federal Trade Commission Act, and, the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). These privacy and security laws and regulations change frequently, and new legislation continues to be introduced, with over a dozen U.S. states having adopted comprehensive privacy laws. For example, the CCPA requires new disclosures to California consumers, gives California consumers new rights with respect to their data, and permits California consumers to opt-out of certain sales of personal information. The CCPA provides for fines of up to $7,500 per violation. Our website ecommerce and customer relations businesses that store, process or transmit payment cardholder data are subject to be Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance requirements as mandated by the credit card companies (Visa, Mastercard, and American Express) and the Payment Card Institute Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS).
In Europe, the European Union ("EU") has adopted strict data privacy regulations. Following the passage of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation ((EU) 2016/679) (“GDPR”) and the Regulation on Privacy and Electronic Communications (the “ePrivacy Regulation”), data privacy and security compliance in the EU are increasingly complex and challenging. The GDPR in particular has broad extraterritorial effect and imposes a strict data protection compliance regime with significant penalties for non-compliance (up to 4% of worldwide annual turnover or €20 million, whichever is higher). It is also important to note that many countries are following the EU in producing a broad omnibus law in relation to privacy protection. In general, the GDPR and ePrivacy Regulation, CCPA, and other local privacy laws, could also require adaptation of our technologies or practices, increased costs and changes to operations to satisfy local privacy requirements and standards.
We may also face audits or investigations by one or more domestic or foreign government agencies relating to our compliance with these regulations. An adverse outcome under any such investigation or audit could subject us to fines, penalties or orders to cease, delay or modify collection, use or transfers of personal data. We could also face rights requests, complaints, claims, or litigation from those persons whose data we collect, use and store as well as government investigations and fines. Any of these events or other circumstances related to our collection, use and transfer of personal data could also lead to negative media attention, damage to our reputation in the market or otherwise adversely affect our business.
•Changes in tax laws and regulations or in our operations may impact our effective tax rate and may adversely affect our business, financial condition and operating results.
Our future effective tax rate could be affected by changes in or the interpretation tax laws and regulations, changes in the mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, or changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities. In addition, we evaluate our deferred income tax assets and record a valuation allowance if it is “more likely than not” that all or a portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. If the actual amount of our future taxable income is less than the amount we are currently projecting with respect to specific tax jurisdictions, or if there is a change in the time period within which the deferred tax asset becomes deductible, we could be required to record a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. The recording of a valuation allowance would result in an increase in our effective tax rate and would have an adverse effect on our operating results. In addition, changes in statutory tax rates may change our deferred tax assets or liability balances, which would also impact our effective tax rate.
On October 4, 2021, members of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) agreed to a global minimum tax rate of 15%. On December 20, 2021, OECD published its model rules on the agreed minimum tax known as the Global Anti-Base Erosion (“GloBE”) rules. The GloBE Rules consist of an interlocking and coordinated system of rules which are designed to be implemented into the domestic law of each jurisdiction and operate together to ensure large multinational enterprise groups are subject to a minimum effective tax rate of 15% on any excess profits arising in each jurisdiction where they operate. On December 15, 2022, the European Council approved its directive to implement Pillar Two of the GloBE rules regarding a 15% global minimum tax rate. Many aspects of Pillar Two will be effective for tax years beginning in January 2024, with certain remaining impacts to be effective in 2025. As Pillar Two legislation evolves and countries enact new legislation, we will continue to evaluate Pillar Two and Pillar Two may increase our future effective tax rate.
•Resolutions of tax disputes may adversely affect our earnings and cash flow.
Significant judgment is required in determining our effective tax rate and in evaluating our tax positions. We provide for uncertain tax positions with respect to tax positions that do not meet the recognition thresholds or measurement standards mandated by applicable accounting guidance. Fluctuations in federal, state, local and foreign taxes or changes to uncertain tax positions, including related interest and penalties, may impact our effective tax rate and our financial results. We are regularly under audit by tax authorities, and although we believe our tax estimates are reasonable, the final outcome of tax audits and related litigation could be materially different than that reflected in our historical income tax provisions and accruals. In addition, when particular tax matters arise, a number of years may elapse before such matters are audited and finally resolved. Favorable resolution of such matters could be recognized as a reduction to our effective tax rate in the year of resolution. Unfavorable resolution of any tax matter could increase the effective tax rate. Any resolution of a tax issue may require the use of cash in the year of resolution.
•Our amended and restated bylaws include an exclusive forum provision.
Our amended and restated bylaws include an “exclusive forum" provision, which may limit the ability of our stockholders to bring a claim in a judicial forum that such stockholders find favorable for disputes with us or our directors or officers, which may discourage such lawsuits against us and our directors and officers. If a court outside of Delaware were to find this exclusive forum provision inapplicable to, or unenforceable in respect of, one or more of the specified types of actions or proceedings described above, we could incur additional costs associated with resolving such matters in other jurisdictions, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition results of operations or cash flows.
Financial Risks
•We have substantial indebtedness and we may incur substantially more debt in the future.
As of December 31, 2024, we had approximately $2,205.0 million of total consolidated indebtedness, net of debt issuance costs. This amount of indebtedness could have important consequences, including:
•making it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations;
•limiting our ability to fund potential acquisitions;
•requiring us to dedicate a portion of our cash flow from operations to payments on our indebtedness, which would reduce the availability of cash flow to fund capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes;
•limiting our flexibility in reacting to general adverse economic conditions or changes in our business and the industry in which we operate;
•limiting our ability to repurchase our Common Stock; and
•placing us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that have less debt.
Additionally, our revolving facility is subject to certain financial and other customary covenants. In the event of a breach of those covenants, our lenders under the credit facility may be entitled to accelerate the related debt (and any lenders in respect of any other debt to which a cross-default provision applies may be entitled to accelerate such other debt), and we could be required to seek amendments or waivers under the debt instruments or to refinance the debt. We may incur substantial additional indebtedness in the future to fund acquisitions, to repurchase shares or to fund other activities for general business purposes. If additional new debt is added to the current debt levels, the related risks that we now face could intensify. A substantial increase in our indebtedness could also have a negative impact on our credit ratings. In this regard, a deterioration in our credit ratings could adversely affect the interest rate available to us in future financings, as well as our liquidity, competitive position and access to capital markets. The U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates in recent years, and while it has cut interest rates at recent meetings, and signaled that it expects to hold rates steady or decrease rates in the future, additional increases or the failure to reduce rates could impact the interest rates available to us for borrowings in the future. Any decision regarding future borrowings will be based on the facts and circumstances existing at the time, including market conditions and impact to our credit ratings.
Our revolving credit facility uses Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) based rates following the phase out of LIBOR. Given the inherent differences between LIBOR and SOFR or any other alternative benchmark rate that may be established, there are additional uncertainties regarding a transition from LIBOR, including but not limited to the impact this transition may have on the cost of our variable
rate debt and certain derivative financial instruments. Since the initial publication of SOFR in 2018, changes in SOFR have, on occasion, been more volatile than changes in other benchmark or market rates, such as United States dollar LIBOR.
•Our business is exposed to domestic and foreign currency fluctuations.
We are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk (both transaction and translation) with respect to our sales, profits, assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. Outside of the U.S., sales and costs are denominated in a variety of currencies, including the Canadian Dollar, Euro, Pound, Mexican Peso, Australian Dollar, Japanese Yen and Chinese Yuan, among others. A weakening of the currencies in which sales are generated relative to the currencies in which costs are denominated would decrease operating profits and cash flow. Changes in currency exchange rates may also affect the relative prices at which we purchase materials and services in foreign markets. Although we, from time to time, enter into forward exchange contracts to reduce the impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations related to anticipated but not yet committed sales or purchases denominated in the U.S. Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Pound, Euro, Mexican Peso, Australian Dollar, Japanese Yen and Chinese Yuan, foreign currency fluctuations could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
•The estimates and assumptions on which our financial projections are based may prove to be inaccurate, which may cause our actual results to materially differ from such projections, which may adversely affect expectations regarding our future profitability and cash flows, which may impact our stock price.
Our financial projections, including, among other things, any sales or earnings guidance or outlook we may provide from time to time, are dependent on certain estimates and assumptions related to, among other things, category growth, development and launch of innovative new products, market share projections, product pricing and sale, volume and product mix, foreign exchange rates and volatility, tax rates, commodity prices, distribution, cost savings, accruals for estimated liabilities, including litigation reserves, measurement of benefit obligations for pension and other postretirement benefit plans, and our ability, among other things, to generate sufficient cash flow to reinvest in our existing business, fund internal growth, repurchase our stock, make acquisitions, pay dividends and meet our debt obligations. Our financial projections are based, among other things, on historical experience, various other estimates and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances and at the time they are made, and our actual results may differ materially from our financial projections. Any material variation between our financial projections and our actual results may adversely affect expectations regarding our future profitability and cash flow, which may impact our stock price.
General Risks
•Our operating results have been, and could be in the future, adversely affected by natural disasters, public health crises, political crises, or other catastrophic events, or unfavorable worldwide, regional and local economic and financial market conditions.
Our operations, as well as the operations of our third-party manufacturers, suppliers and customers, may be subject to disruption from a variety of causes, including a protracted economic downturn or recessionary conditions, material shortages, inflation, financial difficulties, work stoppages, cyberattacks, and other disruptions in information technology systems, demonstrations, political instability or uncertainty in the U.S. or abroad, rising geopolitical tensions and hostilities (for example in the Middle East or between China and Taiwan), disease outbreaks or pandemics (for example, an outbreak of a virus such as COVID-19), acts of war, terrorism, fire, earthquakes, flooding or other natural disasters, disruptions in logistics, fuel and energy costs (for example, the price of gasoline), loss or impairment of key manufacturing sites, supplier capacity constraints, raw material and product quality or safety issues, industrial accidents or other occupational health and safety issues. If a major disruption were to occur, it could result in harm to people or the natural environment, delays in shipments of products to customers or suspension of operations.
Other financial uncertainties in our major markets and unstable geopolitical conditions in certain markets, including civil unrest and governmental changes, could undermine global consumer confidence and reduce consumers’ purchasing power, thereby reducing demand for our products. Restrictions on our ability to transfer earnings or capital across borders, price controls, limitations on profits, retaliatory tariffs, import authorization requirements and other restrictions on business activities which have been or may be imposed or expanded as a result of political and economic instability, deterioration of economic relations between countries or otherwise, could impact our profitability. In addition, U.S. trade sanctions against countries designated by the U.S. government as state sponsors of terrorism and/or financial institutions accepting transactions for commerce within such countries could increase significantly, which could make it impossible for us to continue to make sales to customers in such countries. The imposition of retaliatory sanctions against U.S. multinational corporations by countries that are or may become subject to U.S. trade sanctions, or the delisting of our branded products by retailers in various countries in reaction to U.S. trade sanctions or other governmental action or policy, could also negatively affect our business. On February 1, 2025, President Trump announced new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. These additional tariffs, as well as a government’s adoption of “buy national” policies or retaliation by another government against such tariffs or policies, as well as the potential impact of changed purchasing decisions of consumers and retailers in these or other countries in response to these policies, have introduced significant uncertainty into the market and may affect the prices of and demand for our products, which could have a material and adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Ongoing political uncertainty in many countries, and we have experienced, and expect to continue to
experience, the indirect impacts of the conflict in Ukraine and increased hostilities and political volatility in the Middle East, including increases in the cost of raw and packaging materials and commodities (including the price of oil), supply chain and logistics challenges and foreign currency volatility, and it is not possible to predict the broader or longer-term consequences of this conflict or the sanctions imposed to date. Increasing natural disasters in connection with climate change could also be a direct threat to our third-party vendors, service providers or other stakeholders, including disruptions of supply chains or information technology or other necessary services for our Company.
•We rely significantly on information technology. Any inadequacy, interruption, theft or loss of data, malicious attack, integration failure, failure to maintain the security, confidentiality or privacy of sensitive data residing on our systems or other security failure of that technology could harm our ability to effectively operate our business and damage the reputation of our brands.
We rely extensively on information technology systems, some of which are managed by third-party service providers, to conduct our business. These systems include, but are not limited to, programs and processes relating to internal communications and communications with other parties, ordering and managing materials from suppliers, converting materials to finished products, shipping product to customers, billing customers and receiving and applying payment, processing transactions, summarizing and reporting results of operations, complying with regulatory, legal or tax requirements, collecting and storing customer, consumer, employee, investor, and other stakeholder information and personal data, and other processes necessary to manage our business. We sell certain of our products directly to consumers online and through websites, mobile apps and connected devices, and we offer promotions, rebates, customer loyalty and other programs through which it may receive personal information, and we or our vendors could experience cyber-attacks, privacy breaches, data breaches or other incidents that may result in unauthorized access, disclosure and misuse of consumer, customer, employee, vendor or Company information.
Increased information technology security threats and more sophisticated computer crime, including ransomware attacks, misuse of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, denial of service and phishing attacks and advanced persistent threats, pose a potential risk to the security of our information technology systems, networks, and services, and those of our customers and other business partners, as well as the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of our data, and the data of our customers and other business partners. The rapid evolution and increased adoption of artificial intelligence technologies may intensify our cybersecurity risks. As a result, our information technology systems, networks or service providers could be damaged or cease to function properly or we could suffer a loss or disclosure of business, personal or stakeholder information, due to any number of causes, including catastrophic events, power outages and security breaches. Although we have business continuity plans in place and have implemented an incident response plan to address cybersecurity incidents, if these plans do not provide effective alternative processes on a timely basis, we may suffer interruptions in our ability to manage or conduct our operations which may adversely affect our business. In addition, if our service providers, suppliers or customers experience a breach or unauthorized disclosure or system failure, their businesses could be disrupted or otherwise negatively affected, which may result in a disruption in our supply chain or reduced customer orders or other business operations. Moreover, any costs related to a breach may exceed the amount of insurance coverage or be excluded under the terms of our cybersecurity policy. As cyberattacks increase in frequency and magnitude, we may be unable to obtain cybersecurity insurance in amounts and on terms we view as appropriate for our operations.
Our information technology systems and, our third-party providers’ systems, have been, and will likely continue to be, subject to advanced computer viruses or other malicious codes, ransomware, unauthorized access attempts, denial of service attacks, phishing, social engineering, hacking and other cyberattacks. These risks also may be present to the extent any of our partners, distributors, joint venture partners or suppliers using separate information systems, not integrated with our information systems, suffers a cybersecurity incident and could result in increased costs related to their inability to timely deliver on their commitments to us and/or our involvement in investigations or notifications conducted by these third parties. These risks may also be present to the extent a business we have acquired that does not use our information systems, experiences a system shutdown, service disruption, or cybersecurity incident. Due to the conflict in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war, there is a possibility that the escalation of tensions could result in cyberattacks that could either directly or indirectly affect our operations. Such attacks may originate from nation states or attempts by outside parties, hackers, criminal organizations or other threat actors. In addition, insider actors-malicious or otherwise-could cause technical disruptions and/or confidential data leakage. To date, we have seen no material impact on our business or operations from these attacks; however, we cannot guarantee that our security efforts will prevent attacks and resulting breaches or breakdowns of our, or our third-party service providers’ databases or systems.
In recent periods, several of our peer or similarly situated companies have experienced cybersecurity incidents. In addition, although we have policies and procedures in place governing cybersecurity risk, the secure storage of personal information collected by us or our third-party service providers, data breaches due to human error or intentional or unintentional conduct may occur in the future, especially as we have shifted to more employees and other workers working remotely and having access to our technology infrastructure remotely.
We continuously perform enterprise-wide upgrades to our systems and will continue to monitor and upgrade systems as appropriate, legacy systems may be vulnerable to increased risk. Additionally, if a new system does not function properly, it could affect our ability to order supplies, process and deliver customer orders and process and receive payments for our products. This could adversely impact our results of operations and cash flows. Upgraded or new technology may not function as designed and any such upgrades may not go as planned. Moreover, because the techniques, tools and tactics used in cyberattacks 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 such, we may need to expend additional resources and incur additional costs in the future to continue to protect against or address problems caused by any business interruptions or data security breaches. Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated, are constantly evolving and are being made by groups and individuals with a wide range of expertise and motives, and this increases the difficulty of detecting and successfully defending against them. We have incurred, and will continue to incur, expenses to comply with privacy and data protection standards and protocols imposed by law, regulation, industry standards and contractual obligations. Increased regulation of data collection, use, and retention practices, including self-regulation and industry standards, changes in existing laws and regulations, including reporting requirements, enactment of new laws and regulations, increased enforcement activity, and changes in interpretation of laws, could increase our cost of compliance and operation, limit our ability to grow our business or otherwise harm our business.
•We may not be able to attract, retain and develop key personnel.
The labor market in the United States is very competitive. Our future performance depends in significant part upon the continued service of our executive officers and other key personnel, including at our plants. Competition for qualified plant personnel remain intense. In 2024, we announced changes to our executive leadership team, including that our Chief Financial Officer will assume the role of our new Chief Executive Officer and that we will be appointing a new Chief Financial Officer and President of the U.S. business. The inability to identify and hire qualified candidates for those roles or the unexpected loss of the services of one or more executive officers, the failure to effectively manage executive succession planning, or the loss of other key employees could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations. This effect could be exacerbated if any officers or other key employees left as a group or at the same time. Our success also depends, in part, on our continuing ability to attract, retain and develop a diverse and highly qualified workforce. Competition for such talent remains, and there can be no assurance that we can retain our key employees or attract, assimilate and retain other highly qualified personnel in the future, and the U.S. labor market has experienced wage inflation, sustained labor shortages, and a shift towards remote work. Factors that may affect our ability to attract and retain sufficient numbers of key employees include employee morale, our reputation, competition from other employers and the availability of qualified personnel in a tightening labor market. We experienced an increase in labor turnover in 2022 (21.5%) but saw this ease in 2023 (17.6%) and in 2024 (15%). We may continue to experience increased personnel turnover in the future compared to 2024, either as a result of our business operations or other broad-based economic or cultural factors.
In addition, labor costs in the U.S. have risen in recent periods. Labor cost is one of the primary components in the cost of operating our business. If we face labor shortages and increased labor costs as a result of increased competition for employees, higher employee turnover rates, increases in employee benefits costs, or labor union organizing efforts, our operating expenses could increase and our growth and results of operations could be adversely impacted. Labor shortages, higher employee turnover rates and labor union organizing efforts could also lead to disruptions in our business. We may be unable to increase prices of our products in order to pass future increased labor costs onto our customers, in which case our margins would be negatively affected. Additionally, if we increase product prices to cover increased labor costs, the higher prices could adversely affect sales volumes.
•Our continued growth and expansion, reliance on third-party service providers and implementation of new accounting standards could adversely affect our internal control over financial reporting.
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance that a misstatement of our financial statements would be prevented or detected. Our continuing growth and expansion in domestic and globally dispersed markets, such as our acquisition of the ZICAM, THERABREATH, HERO and other businesses, may place significant additional pressure on our system of internal control over financial reporting and require us to update our internal control over financial reporting to integrate such acquisitions. Moreover, we engage the services of third parties to assist with business operations and financial reporting processes, which injects additional monitoring obligations and risk into the system of internal control, including as a result of cyberattacks. When we are required to comply with new or revised accounting standards, we must make any appropriate changes to our internal control over financial reporting to fully implement the standards, which may require significant effort and judgment. Any failure to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting could limit our ability to report our results of operations accurately and on a timely basis, or to detect and prevent fraud and could expose us to regulatory enforcement action and stockholder claims.
•Our business could be negatively impacted as a result of stockholder activism, an unsolicited takeover proposal or a proxy contest or short sellers.
In recent years, proxy contests, unsolicited takeovers and other forms of stockholder activism have been directed against numerous companies in our industry, including us. If such a campaign or proposal were to be made against us, we would likely incur significant costs. Stockholder activists may also seek to involve themselves in the governance, strategic direction and operations of our business, or in our ESG and sustainability management and disclosure, through stockholder proposals or otherwise disrupting our business and diverting the attention of our management and employees, and any perceived uncertainties as to our future direction resulting from such a situation could result in the loss of potential business opportunities, the perception that we need a change in the direction of our business, or the perception that we are
unstable or lack continuity, which may be exploited by our competitors, cause concern to our current or potential customers, and may make it more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified personnel and business partners. Actions of activist stockholders may cause significant fluctuations in our stock price based on temporary or speculative market perceptions or other factors that do not necessarily reflect the underlying fundamentals and prospects of our business. We may also be the target of short sellers who engage in negative publicity campaigns that may use selective information that may be presented out of context or that may misrepresent facts and circumstances.

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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
Not applicable.

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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
We lease a corporate office building in Ewing, New Jersey for our global corporate headquarters. The lease expires in 2033 and includes two 10-year extension terms at our option. In addition, we own an office building in Fort Collins, Colorado that is occupied by Waterpik and an office building in Princeton, New Jersey that is occupied by our research and development department.
We own or lease manufacturing facilities, warehouses and other offices in 16 different U.S. states and 12 different countries outside of the U.S. Many of our domestic and international sites manufacture and distribute products for multiple segments of our business. We believe that our operating and administrative facilities are adequate and suitable for the conduct of our business. We also believe that our production facilities are suitable for current manufacturing requirements for our consumer and specialty products businesses.

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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We, in the ordinary course of our business are the subject of, or party to, various pending or threatened legal actions, government investigations and proceedings from time to time, including, without limitation, those relating to commercial transactions, product liability, purported consumer class actions, employment matters, antitrust, environmental, health, safety and other compliance related matters. Such proceedings are subject to many uncertainties and the outcome of certain pending or threatened legal actions may not be reasonably predictable and any related damages may not be estimable. Certain legal actions could result in an adverse outcome for us, and any such adverse outcome could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. There are no relevant matters to disclose under this Item for this period.

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ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
PART II

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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Our shares of common stock are traded on the New York Stock Exchange with the stock ticker symbol “CHD”.
Approximate number of record holders of our Common Stock as of December 31, 2024: 1,600.
The following graph compares the yearly change in the cumulative total stockholder return on our Common Stock for the past five fiscal years with the cumulative total return of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Household Products Index described more fully below. The returns are indexed to a value of $100 at December 31, 2019. Dividend reinvestment has been assumed.
Comparison of Cumulative Five-Year Total Return among Company, S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Household Products Index(1)
(1)S&P 500 Household Products Index consists of the Church & Dwight Co., Inc., Clorox Company, Colgate-Palmolive Company, Kimberly-Clark Corporation and Procter & Gamble Company.
Company / Index
■ Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
100.00
125.48
149.16
118.71
140.92
157.77
■ S&P 500 Index
100.00
118.39
152.34
124.72
157.47
196.84
■ S&P 500 Household Products Index
100.00
115.77
133.41
125.51
125.67
146.37
Share Repurchase Authorization
The Company repurchases shares of its Common Stock from time to time pursuant to its publicly announced share repurchase programs.
During the fourth quarter of 2024 the Company did not repurchase any shares of Common Stock pursuant to its share repurchase programs. The following table contains information for shares repurchased during the fourth quarter of 2024, which was solely due to shares of Common Stock withheld by the Company to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock.
As a result of the Company’s stock repurchases, there remains $658.9 of share repurchase availability under the 2021 Share Repurchase Program as of December 31, 2024.
Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased
Average Price Paid per Share
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that
May Yet Be Purchased Under All
Programs
10/1/2024 to 10/31/2024
-
$
-
-
$
658,905,959
11/1/2024 to 11/30/2024
-
-
-
$
658,905,959
12/1/2024 to 12/31/2024
105.85
-
$
658,905,959
Total
$
105.85
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
ITEM 6. RESERVED
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements.
OVERVIEW
Our Business
We develop, manufacture and market a broad range of consumer household, personal care and specialty products. Our well-recognized brands include ARM & HAMMER® baking soda, cat litter, laundry detergent, carpet deodorizer and other baking soda-based products; OXICLEAN® stain removers, cleaning solutions, laundry detergents and bleach alternatives; VITAFUSION® and L’IL CRITTERS® gummy dietary supplements for adults and children, respectively; BATISTE® dry shampoo; WATERPIK® water flossers and showerheads; THERABREATH® oral care products; HERO® acne treatment products; TROJAN condoms, lubricants and vibrators; SPINBRUSH battery-operated toothbrushes; FIRST RESPONSE home pregnancy and ovulation test kits; NAIR depilatories; ORAJEL oral analgesic; XTRA laundry detergent; and ZICAM cold shortening and relief products. Seven of those brands are designated as "power brands" because they compete in large categories, and we believe they have the potential for significant global expansion. Those seven brands are ARM & HAMMER®; OXICLEAN®; VITAFUSION® and L’IL CRITTERS®; BATISTE®; WATERPIK®; THERABREATH®; and HERO® and represent approximately 70% of our net sales and profits.
We sell our consumer products under a variety of brands through a broad distribution platform that includes supermarkets, mass merchandisers, wholesale clubs, drugstores, convenience stores, home stores, dollar, pet and other specialty stores and websites and other e-commerce channels, all of which sell the products to consumers. We sell our specialty products to industrial and commercial customers, livestock producers and through distributors.
We operate our business in three segments: Consumer Domestic, Consumer International and the Specialty Products Division (“SPD”). The segments are based on differences in the nature of products sold and management organizational structures. In 2024, the Consumer Domestic, Consumer International and SPD segments represented approximately 77%, 18% and 5%, respectively, of our consolidated net sales.
Recent Developments
Pillar Two Tax Laws
In October 2021, members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) agreed to a global minimum tax rate of 15%. In December 2021, OECD published its model rules on the agreed minimum tax known as the Global Anti-Base Erosion (“GloBE”) or Pillar Two rules. The Pillar Two rules are designed to be implemented into the domestic law of each jurisdiction to ensure large multinational enterprise groups are subject to a minimum effective tax rate of 15% in each jurisdiction where they operate. In December 2022, the European Union (“EU”) Member States formally adopted the EU’s Pillar Two Directive. January 1, 2024 marked the official effective date of the 15% global corporate minimum tax imposed by the EU's Pillar Two Directive. We are monitoring developments and evaluating the impacts of the Pillar Two rules on our tax rate. Based on current legislation and available guidance, we do not anticipate a material impact to the Company.
Sale of MEGALAC supplement portfolio
During the first quarter of 2024, we exited the MEGALAC supplement portion of our Animal Nutrition business within our SPD segment. Net sales for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were $7.6 and $38.1, respectively.
Graphico Acquisition
On June 3, 2024, we acquired substantially all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Graphico, Inc. ("Graphico"), a Japan-based distributor focused on consumer goods primarily in the Japanese market (the “Graphico Acquisition”). We paid $19.9, net of cash acquired, at closing. We acquired the remaining minority shares for approximately $2.0 in July 2024. The Graphico Acquisition was financed with cash on hand, is expected to contribute to greater expansion of our business in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, and is managed in the Consumer International segment.
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Sale of Passport Food Safety Business
During the second quarter of 2024, we sold our Passport food safety business, Passport Food Safety Solutions, Inc., with assets of $7.0, inclusive of intangible assets of $2.7 and corresponding goodwill of $1.0, for cash proceeds of $6.6 and $0.5 held in escrow for a gain of $0.1. Net sales for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were $6.4 and $13.0, respectively.
Favorable Tariff Ruling
During the second quarter of 2024, we received a favorable tariff ruling from the U.S. government associated with certain products imported from China, which resulted in $40.1 of cash refunds (pre tax) in the year ended December 31, 2024. The refunds resulted in a $31.6 reduction of Cost of goods sold and an increase in Interest income of $4.8 in the year ended December 31, 2024.
Vitamin Business Intangible Impairment
During the third quarter of 2024, the Company continued to experience a decline in market share and a deterioration in the financial performance for its Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements ("VMS") business, which includes the VITAFUSION and L'IL CRITTERS trade name, primarily due to significant product competition coming from new category entrants, including private label. The continued decline in profitability caused management to reassess its long-term strategy and financial outlook of the business. The revised financial outlook reflects lower estimates of future sales growth and cash flows which resulted in a triggering event in the third quarter. The triggering event required the Company to review the carrying value of assets supporting the business resulting in impairment charges of $357.1 in the year ended December 31, 2024.
Sale of 50% Ownership in Joint Venture
The Company’s 50% interest in The ArmaKleen Company was sold to our joint venture partner in October of 2024. The transaction is not material to the Company’s results of operations or cash flows.
Dividend Increase
On January 29, 2025, the Board declared a 4% increase in the regular quarterly dividend from $0.28375 to $ 0.295 per share (equivalent to an annual dividend of $1.18 per share) payable to stockholders of record as of February 14, 2025. The increase raises the annualized dividend payout from $277.0 to approximately $287.0 on an annualized basis.
2024 Financial Highlights
Key 2024 financial results include:
•Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2024 grew 4.1% over 2023, with gains in Consumer Domestic and Consumer International, partially offset by lower sales in SPD. The gains are primarily due to favorable volumes, and pricing/product mix across all three segments, including the benefit of recent acquisitions in Consumer Domestic and Consumer International, partially offset by the exit of product lines in SPD and unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates in Consumer International.
•Gross margin increased 160 basis points to 45.7% in 2024 from 44.1% in 2023, which includes an approximate 50 basis point benefit from a favorable tariff ruling. Excluding the tariff ruling gross margin increased due to the positive impact of productivity programs, favorable price/volume/mix, and business acquisition benefits, offset by higher manufacturing costs including labor and higher commodities.
•Operating margin decreased 470 basis points to 13.3% in 2024 from 18.0% in 2023. The 2024 operating margin includes a non-cash charge of $357.1 or 580 basis points related to the impairment of the VITAFUSION and L'IL CRITTERS indefinite-lived trade name as well as a definite-lived customer relationship intangible asset and PP&E specific to the VMS business. Excluding the impairment charge, operating margin increased 110 basis points due to favorable gross margins, slightly offset by higher marketing expenses.
•We reported diluted net earnings per share in 2024 of $2.37, a decrease of approximately 22.3% from 2023 diluted net earnings per share of $3.05. Earnings per share in 2024 includes the non-cash VMS trade name and other asset impairment charges of $1.10 per share. Excluding the impairment charges, 2024 diluted net earnings per share was $3.47 compared to 2023 diluted earnings per share of $3.05.
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•Cash provided by operations was $1,156.2 in 2024, a $125.6 increase from the prior year primarily due to an increase in cash earnings (net income adjusted for non-cash items).
•We returned $277.0 in 2024 to our stockholders through cash dividends paid.
Strategic Goals, Challenges and Initiatives
Our ability to generate sales depends on consumer demand for our products and retail customers’ decisions to carry our products, which are, in part, affected by general economic conditions in our markets. While a vast majority of our products are consumer staples and less vulnerable to decreases in discretionary spending than other products, certain of our products, are more likely to be affected by consumer decisions to control spending. Some retail customers have responded to economic conditions by increasing their private label offerings (primarily in the dietary supplements, stain fighters, diagnostic kits and oral analgesics categories), launching their own brands, and consolidating the product selections they offer to the top few leading brands in each category. In addition, an increasing portion of our product categories are being sold by club stores, dollar stores, mass merchandisers and internet-based retailers. These factors have placed downward pressure on our sales and gross margins.
We intend to continue to aggressively pursue several key strategic initiatives: maintain competitive marketing and trade spending, tightly control our cost structure, expand our online market share by continuing to invest in e-commerce (global on-line sales were 21.4% of consumer sales in 2024), expand our presence and product offerings to consumers outside of the United States, continue to develop and launch new and differentiated products, pursue strategic acquisitions, continue to grow our product sales globally and maintain an offering of premium and value brand products to appeal to a wide range of consumers. Our global product portfolio consists of both premium (64% of total worldwide consumer revenue in 2024) and value (36% of total worldwide consumer revenue in 2024) brands, which we believe enables us to succeed in a range of economic environments. We intend to continue to develop a portfolio of appealing new products to build loyalty among cost-conscious consumers. We derive a substantial percentage of our revenues from sales of liquid laundry detergent. We continue to evaluate and vigorously address pressures on this business through, among other things, new product introductions and increased marketing and trade spending.
Over the past two decades, we have diversified from an almost exclusively U.S. business to a global company with approximately 18% of sales derived from countries outside of the United States in 2024, and we believe ongoing international expansion represents a significant opportunity to grow our business. We have subsidiary operations in eight countries (Canada, Mexico, U.K., France, Germany, China, Australia, and Japan). We also export products to over 130 other countries through our Global Markets Group using a broad network of third-party distributors. In 2024, we benefited from our expanded global footprint and expect to continue to focus on selectively expanding our global business.
We also continue to focus on controlling our costs. Historically, we have been able to mitigate the effects of cost increases primarily by implementing cost reduction programs and, to a lesser extent, by passing along cost increases to customers. We have also entered into set pricing and pre-buying arrangements with certain suppliers and hedge agreements for diesel fuel and other commodities. Additionally, our focus on tight cost controls has enabled us to effectively navigate challenging economic conditions. However, the current domestic and international political environment, including existing and potential changes to U.S. policies related to global trade and tariffs, including tariffs imposed by other countries in response to or in anticipation of U.S. tariffs, have resulted in uncertainty regarding the global economy and with respect to our operations and costs.
The identification and integration of strategic acquisitions are an important component of our overall strategy and product category diversification. Acquisitions have added significantly to our sales, profits and product category diversification over the last decade. This is evidenced by our 2015 acquisition of certain assets of Varied Industries Corporation (the “Vi-cor Acquisition”), the 2016 acquisitions of Spencer Forrest, Inc., the maker of TOPPIK (the “Toppik Acquisition”), and the ANUSOL and RECTINOL businesses from Johnson & Johnson (the “Anusol Acquisition”), the 2017 acquisitions of the VIVISCAL brand from Lifes2Good Holdings Limited (the “Viviscal Acquisition”), and the WATERPIK brand from Pik Holdings, Inc. (the “Waterpik Acquisition”), the 2020 acquisition of the ZICAM brand from Consumer Health Holdco LLC, the 2021 acquisition of the THERABREATH brand from Dr. Harold Katz, LLC and HK-IP International, Inc, 2022 acquisition of the HERO brand which includes the MIGHTY PATCH acne treatment products and 2024 acquisition of Graphico, Inc. (the “Graphico Acquisition”), a Japan-based distributor. We actively seek acquisitions that fit our guidelines, and our strong financial position provides us with flexibility to take advantage of acquisition opportunities. In addition, our ability to quickly integrate acquisitions and leverage existing infrastructure has enabled us to establish a strong track record in making accretive acquisitions. Since 2001, we have acquired six of our seven “power brands.”
We believe we are well positioned to meet the ongoing challenges described above due to our strong financial condition, experience operating in challenging environments and continued focus on key strategic initiatives. Our focus is to maintain competitive marketing and
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trade spending, manage our cost structure, continue to develop and launch new and differentiated products, while pursuing strategic acquisitions. This focus, together with the strength of our portfolio of premium and value brands, has enabled us to succeed in a range of economic environments. Moreover, the generation of a significant amount of cash from operations provides us with the financial flexibility to pursue acquisitions, drive new product development, make capital expenditures to support organic growth and gross margin improvements, return cash to stockholders through dividends and share buy backs, and reduce outstanding debt. These factors position us to continue to increase stockholder value over the long-term.
For information regarding risks and uncertainties that could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition and cash flows, see “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of this Annual Report.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
Our Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (US GAAP). The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. By their nature, these judgments are subject to uncertainty. They are based on our historical experience, our observation of trends in industry, information provided by our customers and information available from other outside sources, as appropriate. Our significant accounting policies and estimates are described below.
Revenue Recognition and Promotional and Sales Return Reserves
Virtually all of our revenue represents sales of finished goods inventory and is recognized when received or picked up by our customers. The reserves for consumer and trade promotion liabilities and sales returns are established based on our best estimate of the amounts necessary to settle future and existing claims on products sold as of the balance sheet date. Promotional reserves are provided for sales incentives, such as coupons to consumers, and sales incentives provided to customers (such as slotting, cooperative advertising, incentive discounts based on volume of sales and other arrangements made directly with customers). All such costs are netted against sales. Slotting costs are recorded when the product is delivered to the customer. Cooperative advertising costs are recorded when the customer places the advertisement for our products. Discounts relating to price reduction arrangements and coupons are recorded when the related sale takes place. Costs associated with end-aisle or other in-store displays are recorded when product that is subject to the promotion is sold. We rely on historical experience and forecasted data to determine the required reserves. For example, we use historical experience to project coupon redemption rates to determine reserve requirements. Based on the total face value of Consumer Domestic coupons redeemed over the past several years, if the actual rate of redemptions were to deviate by 0.1% from the rate for which reserves are accrued in the financial statements, a difference of approximately $0.1 in the reserve required for coupons would result. With regard to other promotional reserves and sales returns, we use experience-based estimates, customer and sales organization inputs and historical trend analysis in arriving at the reserves required. If our estimates for promotional activities and sales returns reserves were to change by 10%, the impact to promotional spending and sales return accruals would be approximately $14.7. While management believes that its promotional and sales returns reserves are reasonable and that appropriate judgments have been made, estimated amounts could differ materially from actual future obligations.
Impairment of goodwill, trade names and other intangible assets
The Company has intangible assets of substantial value on its consolidated balance sheet. Intangible assets relate to intangible assets with a useful life, indefinite-lived trade names and goodwill. The Company determines whether an intangible asset (other than goodwill) has a useful life based on multiple factors, including how long the Company intends to generate cash flows from the asset.
Intangible assets with a useful life are assessed for impairment when there are business triggering events. Carrying values of goodwill and indefinite-lived trade names are reviewed at least annually for possible impairment.
Our impairment analysis is based on a discounted cash flow approach that requires significant judgment with respect to unit volume, revenue and expense growth rates, and the selection of an appropriate discount rate and royalty rate. Management uses estimates based on expected trends in making these assumptions. With respect to goodwill, impairment occurs when the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds the discounted present value of cash flows for that reporting unit. For trade names and other intangible assets, an impairment charge is recorded for the difference between the carrying value and the net present value of estimated future cash flows, which represents the estimated fair value of the asset. Fair value for indefinite-lived intangible assets is estimated based on a "relief from royalty" or "excess earnings" discounted cash flow method, which contains numerous variables that are subject to change as business conditions change, and therefore could impact fair values in the future. Judgment is required in assessing whether assets may have become impaired between annual valuations. Indicators such as unexpected adverse economic factors, unanticipated technological change, distribution losses, or competitive activities and acts by governments and courts may indicate that an asset has become impaired.
The result of our annual goodwill impairment test determined that the estimated fair value substantially exceeded the carrying values of all reporting units. We determined that the fair value of all indefinite-lived intangible assets for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2024, exceeded their respective carrying values based upon the forecasted cash flows and profitability, with the exception of our VMS business described below.
During the third quarter of 2024, we continued to experience a decline in market share and a deterioration in the financial performance of our VMS business, which includes the VITAFUSION and L'IL CRITTERS trade name, primarily due to significant product competition coming from new category entrants, including private label. The continued decline in profitability caused management to reassess its
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long-term strategy and financial outlook of the business. The revised financial outlook reflects lower estimates of future sales growth and cash flows which resulted in a triggering event in the third quarter. The triggering event required the Company to review the carrying value of assets supporting the business. The assets supporting the VMS business include the VITAFUSION and L'IL CRITTERS indefinite-lived trade name, a definite-lived customer relationship intangible asset and PP&E specific to our VMS business.
We used an excess earnings discounted cash flow model to determine the fair value of the trade name. The assumptions used in the model require significant judgement in determining the expected future cash flows. The key assumptions utilized in our impairment analysis included, but were not limited to, net sales growth rates between -15.2% and 2.1%, EBITA margins in the low single digits, and a discount rate of 8.25%. Estimates are based on market conditions and management’s current expectation of the success of growth and profitability initiatives. The valuation resulted in a full impairment of the $281.3 trade name and a $15.8 impairment for the remaining carrying value of the customer relationship intangible asset. The remaining carry value of both the trade name and customer relationship intangible asset at December 31, 2024 is $0.0.
Our global WATERPIK business has continued to experience a significant decline in customer demand for many of its products, primarily due to lower consumer spending for discretionary products resulting in part from inflation and a growing number of water flosser consumers switching to more value-branded products. As a result, the WATERPIK business has experienced declining sales and profits resulting in a reduction in expected future cash flows which have eroded a substantial portion of the excess between the fair and carrying value of the trade name. This indefinite-lived intangible asset may be susceptible to impairment and a continued decline in fair value could trigger a future impairment charge of the WATERPIK trade name. While management can and has implemented strategies to address the risk, significant changes in operating plans or adverse changes in the future could reduce the underlying cash flows used to estimate fair values and could result in a decline in fair value that could trigger future impairment charges of these assets. The carrying value of the WATERPIK trade name is $644.7 and fair value represented 135% of the carrying value as of October 1, 2024. The fair value represented 109% of the carrying value as of October 1, 2023. The increase in fair value is mainly attributable to a favorable tariff ruling on certain Waterpik products imported from China.
In the fourth quarter of 2022, we determined that a review of our ability to recover the carrying values of the global FINISHING TOUCH FLAWLESS intangible assets was necessary based on the discontinuance of certain products at a major retailer. The FINISHING TOUCH FLAWLESS assets consist of the definite-lived trade name, customer relationships and technology assets recorded at acquisition. We evaluated our ability to recover the carrying values of the intangible assets by comparing the carrying amount to the future undiscounted cash flows and determined that the cash flows would not be sufficient to recover the carrying value of the assets. After determining the estimated fair value of the assets, which included a reduction in cash flows due to the loss of distribution mentioned above along with an expected continued decline in discretionary consumption and higher interest rates, a non-cash impairment charge of $411.0 was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2022. The remaining net book value of the trade name as of December 31, 2024 is $15.4 and will be amortized over a remaining useful life of one year.
It is possible that our conclusions regarding impairment or recoverability of goodwill or other intangible assets could change in future periods if, for example, (i) the businesses or brands do not perform as projected, (ii) overall economic conditions in future years vary from current assumptions (including changes in discount rates and tariffs), (iii) business conditions or strategies change from current assumptions, (iv) investors require higher rates of return on equity investments in the marketplace or (v) enterprise values of comparable publicly traded companies, or actual sales transactions of comparable companies, were to decline, resulting in lower multiples of revenues and EBITDA. A future impairment charge for goodwill or intangible assets could have a material effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized to reflect the future tax consequences attributable to the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which the differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Management provides a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets for amounts which are not considered “more likely than not” to be realized. We record liabilities for potential assessments in various tax jurisdictions under U.S. GAAP guidelines. The liabilities relate to tax return positions that, although supportable by us, may be challenged by the tax authorities and do not meet the minimum recognition threshold required under applicable accounting guidance for the related tax benefit to be recognized on the income statement. We adjust this liability as a result of changes in tax legislation, interpretations of laws by courts, guidance and rulings issued by tax authorities, changes in estimates and the expiration of the statute of limitations. Many of the judgments involved in adjusting the liability involve assumptions and estimates that are highly uncertain and subject to change. In this regard, settlement of any issue, or an adverse determination in litigation, with a taxing
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authority could require the use of cash and result in an increase in our annual effective tax rate. Conversely, favorable resolution of an issue with a taxing authority would be recognized as a reduction to our annual effective tax rate.
New Accounting Pronouncements
Refer to Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for recently adopted accounting pronouncements and recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted as of December 31, 2024.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024, 2023 AND 2022
The discussion of consolidated results of operations presented below is followed by a more detailed discussion of results of operations by segment. This section of this Form 10-K generally discusses 2024 and 2023 results and year-to-year comparisons between 2024 and 2023. Discussions of 2022 items and year-to-year comparisons between 2023 and 2022 that are not included in this Form 10-K can be found in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. The segment discussion also addresses certain product line information. Our operating segments are consistent with our reportable segments.
Consolidated results
2024 compared to 2023
Twelve Months Ended
Change vs.
Twelve Months Ended
December 31, 2024
Prior Year
December 31, 2023
Net Sales
$
6,107.1
4.1%
$
5,867.9
Gross Profit
$
2,790.1
7.8%
$
2,588.5
Gross Margin
45.7
%
160 basis points
44.1
%
Marketing Expenses
$
698.1
8.9%
$
641.3
Percent of Net Sales
11.4
%
50 basis points
10.9
%
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses
$
927.8
4.3%
$
889.8
Percent of Net Sales
15.2
%
0 basis points
15.2
%
VMS Trade name and other asset impairments
$
357.1
100.0%
$
Percent of Net Sales
5.8
%
580 basis points
0.0
%
Income from Operations
$
807.1
-23.7%
$
1,057.4
Operating Margin
13.3
%
-470 basis points
18.0
%
Net income per share - Diluted
$
2.37
-22.3%
$
3.05
Net Sales
Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $6,107.1, an increase of $239.2, or 4.1% compared to 2023 net sales. The components of the net sales increase are as follows:
Net Sales - Consolidated
December 31, 2024
Product volumes sold(1)
3.3
%
Pricing/Product mix(2)
1.3
%
Exit of product lines (net of acquisition)(3)
(0.5
%)
Net Sales increase
4.1
%
(1)The volume change reflects increased product unit sales in all three segments.
(2)Price/mix was favorable in all three segments.
(3)In the first quarter of 2024, we exited the MEGALAC supplement portion of the SPD Animal Nutrition business. In the second quarter of 2024 we acquired substantially all of Graphico and sold the Passport food safety business.
Gross Profit
Our gross profit for 2024 was $2,790.1, a $201.6 increase compared to 2023. Gross margin was 45.7% in 2024 compared to 44.1% in 2023, a 160 basis points (“bps”) increase. The increase is due to the positive impact of productivity programs of 140 bps, favorable price/volume/mix of 100 bps, a favorable tariff ruling of 50 bps, and benefits from the Graphico Acquisition of 10 bps, offset by the impact of higher manufacturing costs including labor and commodities of 140 bps.
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Operating Costs
Marketing expenses for 2024 were $698.1, an increase of $56.8 compared to 2023. Marketing expenses as a percentage of net sales increased 50 bps to 11.4% in 2024 as compared to 2023 due to 90 bps on higher expense primarily from increased marketing spend to support new product introductions, offset by 40 bps of leverage on higher net sales.
SG&A expenses for 2024 were $927.8, a decrease of $38.0 or 4.3% compared to 2023. SG&A as a percentage of net sales was 15.2% in 2024 and 2023. SG&A as a percentage of net sales was flat compared to 2023, as expenses were higher by 60 bps, primarily due to growth investments in our international division, Research and Development ("R&D") and Information Technology ("IT"), and the Graphico acquisition, offset by 60 bps of leverage associated with higher sales.
Nonoperating Expenses
Trade name and other asset impairment charges were $357.1 million in 2024 related to non-cash charges to adjust the carrying value of intangible assets and property, plant, and equipment related to the VMS business. The impairment was due to a continued decline in market share and a deterioration in the financial performance for the VMS business, which includes the VITAFUSION and L'IL CRITTERS trade name, primarily due to significant product competition coming from new category entrants, including private label. See Note 7, “Goodwill and Other Intangibles, Net” to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein for additional information.
Interest income was $26.3 in 2024, an increase of $13.3 as compared to 2023, due to higher interest income primarily associated with higher cash balances.
Interest expense in 2024 was $95.0, a decrease of $15.9 primarily due to lower average outstanding debt.
Other income increased $9.6 in 2024 as compared to 2023 primarily due to the sale of our 50% interest in Armakleen to our joint venture partner.
Taxation
The 2024 effective income tax rate was 22.6% compared to 21.9% in 2023. The increase in the rate is due to lower stock option benefits related to executive compensation and other non-recurring tax items.
Segment results for 2024, 2023 and 2022
We operate three reportable segments: Consumer Domestic, Consumer International and SPD. These segments are determined based on differences in the nature of products and organizational and ownership structures. We also have a Corporate segment.
Segment
Products / Other
Consumer Domestic
Household and personal care products
Consumer International
Primarily personal care products
SPD
Specialty Products
Corporate
Equity in earnings of affiliates
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Segment net sales and income from operations for each of the three years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:
Consumer
Consumer
Domestic
International
SPD
Total
Net Sales
$
4,732.3
$
1,071.5
$
303.3
$
6,107.1
4,571.2
975.7
321.0
5,867.9
4,131.0
896.1
348.5
5,375.6
Income from Operations
2024(1)
$
684.9
$
83.1
$
39.1
$
807.1
929.7
104.2
23.5
1,057.4
2022(2)
499.1
46.2
52.5
597.8
(1)2024 results include the VMS non-cash intangible and PP&E impairment charges of $357.1 in SG&A expenses, of which $327.4 was recorded in the Consumer Domestic segment and $29.7 was recorded in the Consumer International segment.
(2)2022 results include the FLAWLESS non-cash intangible asset impairment charges of $411.0 in SG&A expenses, of which $349.3 was recorded in the Consumer Domestic segment and $61.7 was recorded in the Consumer International segment.
Product line revenues for external customers for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:
Household Products
$
2,584.3
$
2,484.1
$
2,272.0
Personal Care Products
2,148.0
2,087.1
1,859.0
Total Consumer Domestic
4,732.3
4,571.2
4,131.0
Total Consumer International
1,071.5
975.7
896.1
Total SPD
303.3
321.0
348.5
Total Consolidated Net Sales
$
6,107.1
$
5,867.9
$
5,375.6
Household Products include deodorizing, cleaning and laundry products. Personal Care Products include condoms, pregnancy kits, oral care products, skin care products, hair care products and gummy dietary supplements.
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Consumer Domestic
2024 compared to 2023
Consumer Domestic net sales in 2024 were $4,732.3, an increase of $161.1 or 3.5% compared to net sales of $4,571.2 in 2023. The components of the net sales change are the following:
Net Sales - Consumer Domestic
December 31, 2024
Product volumes sold
2.8
%
Pricing/Product mix
0.7
%
Net Sales increase
3.5
%
The increase in net sales for 2024 includes growth from THERABREATH® mouth wash, HERO® acne treatment products, ARM & HAMMER® liquid detergent, ARM & HAMMER® cat litter, and ARM & HAMMER® baking soda, partially offset by declines in VITAFUSION® and L’IL CRITTERS® gummy vitamins, FINISHING TOUCH FLAWLESS® hair removal products, and WATERPIK® Shower Heads.
Consumer Domestic income from operations for 2024 was $684.9, a $244.8 decrease as compared to 2023. The decrease is due to the VMS non-cash intangible and PP&E impairment charges of $327.4. Excluding the non-cash impairment charges, Consumer Domestic income from operations increased by $82.6 driven by higher sales volumes of $77.2, the benefit of productivity programs of $75.6, favorable price/mix of $22.9, and a favorable tariff ruling of $31.6, partially offset by higher manufacturing and distribution expenses of $62.5, higher SG&A expenses of $32.6 from growth investments, and higher marketing expenses of $29.0.
Consumer International
2024 compared to 2023
Consumer International net sales in 2024 were $1,071.5, an increase of $95.8 or 9.8% as compared to 2023. The components of the net sales change are the following:
Net Sales - Consumer International
December 31, 2024
Product volumes sold
5.7
%
Pricing/Product mix
3.3
%
Foreign exchange rate fluctuations
(0.2
%)
Acquired product lines (1)
1.0
%
Net Sales increase
9.8
%
(1)The Graphico acquisition is included in our results since June 3, 2024, the date of acquisition.
Excluding the impact of foreign exchange rates and the Graphico acquisition, the increase in net sales for the year ended December 31, 2024, was driven by OXICLEAN® stain removers, THERABREATH® mouth wash, ULTRAMAX® antiperspirant deodorant, and VITAFUSION® and L’IL CRITTERS® gummy vitamins in GMG, HERO® acne treatment products in Europe, HERO® acne treatment products in Canada, and THERABREATH® mouth wash in Mexico.
Consumer International income from operations was $83.1 in 2024, a decrease of $21.1 compared to 2023 due to the VMS non-cash intangible and PP&E impairment charges of $29.7. Excluding the non-cash impairment charges, Consumer International income from operations increased $8.6 and was driven by favorable price/mix of $36.2, higher sales volumes of $27.1, partially offset by higher marketing expenses of $29.2, higher SG&A expenses of $21.2 from growth investments, unfavorable foreign exchange rates of $3.4 and higher manufacturing and commodity costs of $0.6.
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Specialty Products
2024 compared to 2023
SPD net sales were $303.3 for 2024, a decrease of $17.7, or 5.5% compared to 2023. The components of the net sales change are the following:
Net Sales - SPD
December 31, 2024
Product volumes sold
4.0
%
Pricing/Product mix
3.1
%
Exit of product lines (1)
(12.6
%)
Net Sales decrease
(5.5
%)
(1) We exited the MEGALAC supplement portion of the Animal Nutrition business in the first quarter of 2024 and sold the Passport food safety business in the second quarter of 2024.
Net sales excluding product line divestitures increased in the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily due to growth in our animal nutrition and specialty chemicals segments.
SPD income from operations was $39.1 in 2024, an increase of $15.6 compared to 2023. The increase in income from operations for 2024 is due to favorable price/mix of $9.1, higher sales volumes of $3.4, lower SG&A costs of $9.1 primarily from product line exits, and lower marketing expenses of $1.4, partially offset by the gross margin impact of product line exits of $7.1, and unfavorable manufacturing costs of $0.4.
Corporate
Corporate includes administrative costs of the production, planning and logistics functions which are reported as Cost of Sales in our Consolidated Statements of Income but are allocated to the operating segments in SG&A expenses to determine segment income from operations. Such amounts were $67.9, $60.4 and $34.3 for 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The increase in 2023 compared to 2022 is primarily due to higher incentive compensation costs.
Also included in corporate are the equity in earnings of affiliates from Armand and ArmaKleen, totaling $9.1, $8.7 and $12.3 for the three years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. In October 2024, the Company sold its 50% interest in ArmaKleen to our joint venture partner.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
On June 16, 2022, we entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) that provides for our $1,500.0 unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) that matures on June 16, 2027, unless extended. We have the ability to increase our borrowing up to an additional $750.0, subject to lender commitments and certain conditions as described in the Credit Agreement. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are available for general corporate purposes and are used to support our $1,500.0 commercial paper program.
As of December 31, 2024, we had $964.1 in cash and cash equivalents, and approximately $1,494.0 available through the Revolving Credit Facility and our commercial paper program. To preserve our liquidity, we invest cash primarily in government money market funds, prime money market funds, short-term commercial paper and short-term bank deposits.
On October 31, 2022, we issued $500.0 aggregate principal amount of 5.60% Senior Notes due 2032 (the “2032 Notes”). The proceeds from the sale of the 2032 Notes were used to repay commercial paper debt incurred to finance the Hero Acquisition, and related fees and expenses. The 2032 Notes will mature on November 15, 2032, unless earlier retired or redeemed pursuant to the terms of the supplemental indenture governing the terms of the 2032 Notes.
On June 2, 2022, we issued $500.0 aggregate principal amount of 5.00% Senior Notes due 2052 (the “2052 Notes”). In July 2022 a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the 2052 Notes were used to repay all of our outstanding $300.0 2.45% Senior Notes due August 1, 2022. The 2052 Notes will mature on June 15, 2052, unless earlier retired or redeemed pursuant to the terms of the supplemental indenture governing the terms of the 2052 Notes.
In October 2022, we repaid all of the outstanding $400.0 2.875% Senior notes due October 1, 2022 with a portion of the proceeds from the 2052 Notes and cash on hand.
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On December 22, 2021, we entered into a $400.0 unsecured term loan facility (as amended on June 16, 2022, the “Term Loan Facility”) with various banks. The loan under the Term Loan Facility (the “Term Loan”) was fully drawn at closing. The Term Loan was due on December 22, 2024. The interest rate was the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus a spread and an applicable margin based on the Company’s credit rating, which can range from 60 basis points to 125 bps. The proceeds of the Term Loan were used to partially fund the TheraBreath Acquisition, with the remaining proceeds used for the repayment of commercial paper. In 2023, we repaid $200.0 of the Term Loan with cash on hand and commercial paper borrowings. In the first quarter of 2024, we repaid the remaining $200.0 of the Term Loan with cash on hand.
Additionally, we financed the TheraBreath Acquisition with a portion of the proceeds from an underwritten public offering of $400.0 aggregate principal amount of 2.3% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “2031 Notes”) completed on December 10, 2021. The 2031 Notes will mature on December 15, 2031, unless earlier retired or redeemed pursuant to the terms of the supplemental indenture governing the terms of the 2031 Notes.
We financed the Waterpik Acquisition with a portion of the proceeds from an underwritten public offering of $1,425.0 aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes completed on July 25, 2017, consisting of $300.0 aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Senior Notes that were due in 2019 and have been fully repaid, $300.0 aggregate principal amount of 2.45% Senior Notes that were due in 2022 and have been fully repaid, $425.0 aggregate principal amount of 3.15% Senior Notes due 2027 and $400.0 aggregate principal amount of 3.95% Senior Notes due 2047.
In 2015, we initiated a Supply Chain Finance program (“SCF Program”). Under the SCF Program, qualifying suppliers may elect to sell their receivables from us for early payment. Participating suppliers negotiate their receivables sales arrangements directly with a third party. We are not party to those agreements and do not have an economic interest in the supplier’s decision to sell their receivables. The SCF Program may allow suppliers more favorable terms than they could secure on their own. The terms of our payment obligations are not impacted by a supplier’s participation in the SCF Program. Our payment terms with suppliers are consistent between suppliers that elect to participate in the SCF Program and those that do not participate. As a result, the program does not have an impact to our average days outstanding.
All amounts outstanding to suppliers participating in the SCF Program are recorded within Accounts Payable in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, and the associated payments are included in operating activities within our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
The current economic environment presents risks that could have adverse consequences for our liquidity. See the discussion of this and other risks under “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of this Annual Report. We continue to manage all aspects of our business including, but not limited to, monitoring the financial health of our customers, suppliers and other third-party relationships, implementing gross margin enhancement strategies and developing new opportunities for growth. We do not anticipate that current economic conditions will adversely affect our ability to comply with the financial covenant in the Credit Agreement because we currently are, and anticipate that we will continue to be, in compliance with the maximum leverage ratio requirement under the Credit Agreement.
On October 28, 2021, the Board authorized a new share repurchase program, under which we may repurchase up to $1,000.0 in shares of Common Stock (the “2021 Share Repurchase Program”). The 2021 Share Repurchase Program does not have an expiration. The 2021 Share Repurchase Program did not modify our evergreen share repurchase program, authorized by the Board on January 29, 2014, under which we may repurchase, from time to time, Common Stock to reduce or eliminate dilution associated with issuances of Common Stock under its incentive plans.
As a result of our stock repurchases, there remains $658.9 of share repurchase availability under the 2021 Share Repurchase Program as of December 31, 2024.
On January 29, 2025, the Board declared a 4% increase in the regular quarterly dividend from $0.28375 to $0.295 per share, equivalent to an annual dividend of $1.18 per share payable to stockholders of record as of February 14, 2025. The increase raises the annual dividend payout from $277.0 to approximately $287.0 on an annualized basis.
We anticipate that our cash from operations, together with our current borrowing capacity, will be sufficient to fund our share repurchase programs to the extent implemented by management, pay debt and interest as it comes due, pay dividends at the latest approved rate, and meet our capital expenditure program costs, which are expected to be approximately $130.0 in 2025 including manufacturing capacity investments for Therabreath and Sterimar and an ERP project. Cash, together with our current borrowing capacity, may be used for acquisitions that would complement our existing product lines or geographic markets.
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Dollars in millions, except share and per share data)
Cash Flow Analysis
Year Ended
December 31,
December 31,
December 31,
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
1,156.2
$
1,030.6
$
885.2
Net cash used in investing activities
$
(183.3
)
$
(234.3
)
$
(728.6
)
Net cash used in financing activities
$
(343.4
)
$
(725.6
)
$
(120.9
)
2024 compared to 2023
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities - Our primary source of liquidity is our cash flow provided by operating activities, which is dependent on the level of net income and changes in working capital. Our net cash provided by operating activities in 2024 increased by $125.6 to $1,156.2 as compared to $1,030.6 in 2023 primarily due to an increase in cash earnings (net income adjusted for non-cash items). We measure working capital effectiveness based on our cash conversion cycle. The following table presents our cash conversion cycle information for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:
As of
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Change
Days of sales outstanding in accounts receivable ("DSO")
Days of inventory outstanding ("DIO")
(3
)
Days of accounts payable outstanding ("DPO")
(1
)
Cash conversion cycle
Our cash conversion cycle (defined as the sum of DSO plus DIO less DPO) at December 31, 2024, which is calculated using a two period average method, increased one day from the prior year. The change in cash conversion cycle is due to an increase in DSO primarily from a reduction in our accounts receivable factoring program in response to higher interest rates, partially offset with a decrease in DIO mainly from a reduction in inventory related to our discretionary brands and an increase in DPO primarily from agreeing to extended payment terms with some vendors. We continue to focus on reducing our working capital requirements.
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities - Net cash used in investing activities during 2024 was $183.3, primarily reflecting property, plant and equipment additions of $179.8 and $19.9 for the Graphico Acquisition, partially offset by $14.0 of proceeds from the sale of assets (including the ArmaKleen joint venture). Net cash used in investing activities during 2023 was $234.3, primarily reflecting property, plant and equipment additions of $223.5.
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities - Net cash used in financing activities during the twelve months of 2024 was $343.4 reflecting $208.2 of net debt payments and $277.0 of cash dividend payments, partially offset by $142.9 of proceeds from stock option exercises. Net cash used in financing activities during the twelve months of 2023 was $725.6, reflecting $300.1 of treasury stock purchases, $266.5 of cash dividend payments and $270.6 of net debt repayments, partially offset by $111.7 of proceeds from stock option exercises.
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Dollars in millions, except share and per share data)
OTHER ITEMS
Market risk
Concentration of Risk
A group of four customers accounted for approximately 43% and 44% of consolidated net sales in 2024 and 2023, respectively. A group of four customers accounted for approximately 42% of consolidated net sales in 2022, of which a single customer (Walmart Inc. and its affiliates) accounted for approximately 23%, 23% and 24% in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Interest Rate Risk
We had outstanding total debt at December 31, 2024, of $2,204.6, net of debt issuance costs, all of which has a fixed weighted average interest rate of 4.1%. From time to time the Company will enter into interest rate lock agreements to hedge the risk of changes in the interest payments attributable to changes in the interest rate associated with anticipated issuances of debt.
Other Market Risks
We are also subject to market risks relating to our diesel and other commodity costs, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, and changes in the market price of our Common Stock. Refer to Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for a discussion of these market risks and the derivatives used to manage the risks associated with changing diesel fuel and other commodity prices, foreign exchange rates and the price of our Common Stock.

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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
This information appears under the heading “Market Risk” in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” section. Refer to page 50 of this Annual Report.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
Management of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (the “Company”) is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management evaluated the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024. In making this assessment, management used the framework established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). As a result of this assessment and based on the criteria in the COSO framework, management has concluded that as of December 31, 2024, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.
The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, Deloitte & Touche LLP, has audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Their opinions on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting and on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule appear on pages 52 and 54 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
/s/ Matthew T. Farrell
/s/ Richard A. Dierker
Matthew T. Farrell
Richard A. Dierker
President and Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
February 13, 2025
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Ewing, New Jersey
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders' equity, and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024, and the related notes and the schedule listed in the Index at Item 15 (collectively referred to as the “financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024, in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 13, 2025,expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Trade Names and Other Intangibles, Net -Vitamins and Waterpik - Refer to Notes 1 and 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Critical Audit Matter Description
The Company owns trade names that are considered to have indefinite lives. These trade names are required to be measured periodically for impairment.
During the third quarter of 2024, the Company continued to experience a decline in market share and deterioration in the financial performance of its Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (“VMS”) business, which includes the VITAFUSION and L’IL CRITTERS trade name, primarily due to competition from new category entrants, including private label. The continued decline in profitability caused management to reassess its long-term strategy and financial outlook of the business. The revised financial outlook reflected lower estimates of future sales growth and cash flow, which resulted in a triggering event. The triggering event required the Company
to evaluate its ability to recover the carrying value of the trade name by comparing the carrying value of the trade name to its fair value. The valuation resulted in a full impairment of the $281.3 million VITAFUSION and L’IL CRITTERS trade name as of September 30, 2024.
Additionally, the Company’s global WATERPIK business has continued to experience a decline in customer demand for many of its products, primarily due to lower consumer spending for discretionary products and a growing number of water flosser consumers switching to more value-branded products. As a result, the business has experienced declining sales and profits resulting in a reduction in expected future cash flows, eroding a substantial portion of the excess between the fair and carrying value of the trade name. The carrying value of the WATERPIK trade name is $644.7 million and the fair value represented 135% of the carrying value as of October 1, 2024.
Management estimates the fair value of these trade names based on an “excess earnings” discounted cash flow method. The determination of fair value requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions related to future performance, such as revenue growth rates, as well as the selection of appropriate valuation assumptions, such as discount rates. Changes in these assumptions could have a significant impact on the fair value of the trade names, leading to an impairment or a change in an identified impairment.
Given the significant judgments made by management to estimate the trade names’ fair value, performing audit procedures to evaluate the reasonableness of management’s estimates and assumptions related to the revenue growth rates and the selection of the discount rates involved a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort, including the need to involve our fair value specialists.
How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to the determination of revenue growth rates and the selection of discount rates for the trade names included the following, among others:
•We tested the effectiveness of controls over the account balance, including those over the revenue growth rates and the selection of the discount rates.
•We evaluated management’s ability to accurately forecast revenue growth by comparing actual performance to management’s historical forecasts.
•We evaluated the reasonableness of management’s forecasted revenue growth by comparing the forecasts to:
- Historical performance.
- Internal communications to management and the Board of Directors.
- Forecasted information included in analyst and industry reports for the Company and certain of its peer companies.
•With the assistance of our fair value specialists, we evaluated the reasonableness of the discount rates by:
- Testing the source information underlying the determination of the discount rates and the mathematical accuracy of the calculation.
- Developing a range of independent estimates and comparing those to the discount rates selected by management.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Morristown, NJ
February 13, 2025
We have served as the Company's auditor since 1968.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Ewing, New Jersey
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024, of the Company and our report dated February 13, 2025, expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Morristown, NJ
February 13, 2025
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In millions, except per share data)
Year Ended December 31,
Net Sales
$
6,107.1
$
5,867.9
$
5,375.6
Cost of sales
3,317.0
3,279.4
3,125.6
Gross Profit
2,790.1
2,588.5
2,250.0
Marketing expenses
698.1
641.3
535.2
Selling, general and administrative expenses
927.8
889.8
706.0
VMS Trade name and other asset impairments
357.1
0.0
0.0
Flawless Trade name and other asset impairments
0.0
0.0
411.0
Income from Operations
807.1
1,057.4
597.8
Equity in earnings of affiliates
9.1
8.7
12.3
Interest income
26.3
13.0
3.8
Interest expense
(95.0
)
(110.9
)
(89.6
)
Other income (expense), net
8.8
(0.8
)
(1.0
)
Income before Income Taxes
756.3
967.4
523.3
Income taxes
171.0
211.8
109.4
Net Income
$
585.3
$
755.6
$
413.9
Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic
244.4
244.9
242.9
Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted
246.9
247.6
246.3
Net income per share - Basic
$
2.39
$
3.09
$
1.70
Net income per share - Diluted
$
2.37
$
3.05
$
1.68
Cash dividends per share
$
1.13
$
1.09
$
1.05
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In millions)
Year Ended December 31,
Net Income
$
585.3
$
755.6
$
413.9
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign exchange translation adjustments
(15.4
)
8.6
(16.2
)
Defined benefit plan gain (loss)
(0.2
)
2.9
2.3
Income (loss) from derivative agreements
11.9
(9.4
)
52.8
Other comprehensive income (loss)
(3.7
)
2.1
38.9
Comprehensive income
$
581.6
$
757.7
$
452.8
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions, except share and per share data)
December 31,
December 31,
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
964.1
$
344.5
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $5.1 and $7.3
600.8
526.9
Inventories
613.3
613.3
Other current assets
62.4
45.0
Total Current Assets
2,240.6
1,529.7
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
931.7
927.7
Equity Investment in Affiliates
11.1
12.0
Trade Names and Other Intangibles, Net
2,888.5
3,302.3
Goodwill
2,433.2
2,431.5
Other Assets
378.0
366.0
Total Assets
$
8,883.1
$
8,569.2
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities
Short-term borrowings
$
0.0
$
3.9
Current portion of long-term debt
0.0
199.9
Accounts payable
705.1
630.6
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
605.5
580.4
Income taxes payable
5.3
7.2
Total Current Liabilities
1,315.9
1,422.0
Long-term Debt
2,204.6
2,202.2
Deferred Income Taxes
669.2
743.1
Deferred and Other Long-term Liabilities
324.6
313.7
Business Acquisition Liabilities
8.0
32.8
Total Liabilities
4,522.3
4,713.8
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value, Authorized 2,500,000 shares; none issued
0.0
0.0
Common Stock, $1.00 par value, Authorized 600,000,000 shares; 293,709,982 shares issued as of December 31, 2024 and 2023
293.7
293.7
Additional paid-in capital
563.1
454.8
Retained earnings
6,319.7
6,012.3
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(30.9
)
(27.2
)
Common stock in treasury, at cost: 47,830,141 shares as of December 31, 2024 and 50,557,219 shares as of December 31, 2023
(2,784.8
)
(2,878.2
)
Total Stockholders' Equity
4,360.8
3,855.4
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
$
8,883.1
$
8,569.2
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
(In millions)
Year Ended December 31,
Cash Flow From Operating Activities
Net Income
$
585.3
$
755.6
$
413.9
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation expense
83.2
72.8
67.0
Amortization expense
155.9
152.4
152.0
Deferred income taxes
(82.0
)
(13.8
)
(117.7
)
VMS Trade name and other asset impairments
357.1
0.0
0.0
Flawless Trade name and other asset impairments
0.0
0.0
411.0
Equity in net earnings of affiliates
(9.1
)
(8.7
)
(12.3
)
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates
8.9
9.5
8.7
Non-cash compensation expense
59.2
63.6
32.3
Asset impairment charge and other asset write-offs
12.1
8.9
2.4
Other
(6.2
)
(0.4
)
(3.2
)
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
(81.5
)
(97.4
)
(5.3
)
Inventories
2.0
38.5
(92.8
)
Other current assets
(0.5
)
10.4
2.5
Accounts payable
98.6
(58.1
)
6.9
Accrued expenses
(1.1
)
113.3
33.0
Income taxes payable
(7.1
)
(1.8
)
14.4
Other operating assets and liabilities, net
(18.6
)
(14.2
)
(27.6
)
Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities
1,156.2
1,030.6
885.2
Cash Flow From Investing Activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment
(179.8
)
(223.5
)
(178.8
)
Acquisitions
(19.9
)
0.0
(546.8
)
Proceeds from Sale of Passport
6.6
0.0
0.0
Other
9.8
(10.8
)
(3.0
)
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities
(183.3
)
(234.3
)
(728.6
)
Cash Flow From Financing Activities
Long-term debt borrowings
0.0
0.0
998.8
Long-term debt (repayments)
(204.6
)
(200.0
)
(700.0
)
Short-term debt (repayments), net of borrowings
(3.6
)
(70.6
)
(178.9
)
Proceeds from stock options exercised
142.9
111.7
26.2
Payment of cash dividends
(277.0
)
(266.5
)
(255.0
)
Purchase of treasury stock
0.0
(300.1
)
0.0
Deferred financing and other
(1.1
)
(0.1
)
(12.0
)
Net Cash Used In Financing Activities
(343.4
)
(725.6
)
(120.9
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(9.9
)
3.5
(6.0
)
Net Change In Cash and Cash Equivalents
619.6
74.2
29.7
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
344.5
270.3
240.6
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
$
964.1
$
344.5
$
270.3
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW-CONTINUED
(In millions)
Year Ended December 31,
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest (net of amounts capitalized)
$
94.4
$
111.9
$
86.0
Income taxes
$
259.6
$
228.2
$
213.1
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities:
Property, plant and equipment expenditures included in Accounts Payable
$
10.6
$
30.7
$
13.7
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Years Ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
(In millions)
Number of Shares
Amounts
Common
Stock
Treasury
Stock
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Treasury
Stock
Total
Church &
Dwight Co., Inc.
Stockholders'
Equity
December 31, 2021
292.8
(50.3
)
$
292.8
$
310.3
$
5,366.0
$
(68.2
)
$
(2,667.7
)
$
3,233.2
Net income
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
413.9
0.0
0.0
413.9
Other comprehensive income (loss)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
38.9
0.0
38.9
Cash dividends
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
(255.0
)
0.0
0.0
(255.0
)
Stock purchases
0.0
(0.2
)
0.0
20.0
0.0
0.0
(20.0
)
0.0
Stock based compensation
expense and stock option plan
transactions
0.9
0.7
0.9
35.9
(0.3
)
0.0
22.4
58.9
December 31, 2022
293.7
(49.8
)
$
293.7
$
366.2
$
5,524.6
$
(29.3
)
$
(2,665.3
)
$
3,489.9
Net income
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
755.6
0.0
0.0
755.6
Other comprehensive income (loss)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
2.1
0.0
2.1
Cash dividends
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
(266.5
)
0.0
0.0
(266.5
)
Stock purchases
0.0
(3.3
)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
(300.1
)
(300.1
)
Stock based compensation
expense and stock option plan
transactions
0.0
2.5
0.0
88.6
(1.4
)
0.0
87.2
174.4
December 31, 2023
293.7
(50.6
)
$
293.7
$
454.8
$
6,012.3
$
(27.2
)
$
(2,878.2
)
$
3,855.4
Net income
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
585.3
0.0
0.0
585.3
Other comprehensive income (loss)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
(3.7
)
0.0
(3.7
)
Cash dividends
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
(277.0
)
0.0
0.0
(277.0
)
Stock based compensation
expense and stock option plan
transactions
0.0
2.8
0.0
108.3
(0.9
)
0.0
93.4
200.8
December 31, 2024
293.7
(47.8
)
$
293.7
$
563.1
$
6,319.7
$
(30.9
)
$
(2,784.8
)
$
4,360.8
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In millions, except share and per share data)
1.Significant Accounting Policies
Business
The Company, founded in 1846, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of household, personal care and specialty products focused on animal productivity, chemicals and cleaners. The Company sells its consumer products under a variety of brands through a broad distribution platform that includes supermarkets, mass merchandisers, wholesale clubs, drugstores, convenience stores, home stores, dollar, pet and other specialty stores and websites and other e-commerce channels, all of which sell the products to consumers. The Company also sells specialty products to industrial customers, livestock producers and through distributors.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“US GAAP”) and include the accounts of the Company and its majority-owned subsidiaries. Material subsequent events are evaluated and disclosed through the report issuance date. For equity investments in which the Company does not control or have the ability to exert significant influence over the investee, which generally is when the Company has less than a 20% ownership interest, the investments are accounted for under the cost method. In circumstances where the Company has greater than a 20% ownership interest and has the ability to exercise significant influence over, but does not control, the investee, the investment is accounted for under the equity method. As a result, the Company accounts for its 50% interest in its Armand Products Company (“Armand”) joint venture and its 50% interest in The ArmaKleen Company (“ArmaKleen”) joint venture under the equity method. The Company's 50% interest in ArmaKleen was sold to our joint venture partner in October of 2024. Armand and ArmaKleen are specialty chemical businesses. The Company’s equity in earnings of Armand and ArmaKleen are included in the Corporate segment, as described in Note 16.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent gains and losses at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Management makes estimates regarding inventory valuation, promotional and sales returns reserves, the carrying amount of goodwill and other intangible assets, the realization of deferred tax assets, tax reserves, business acquisition liabilities, liabilities related to other postretirement benefit obligations and other matters that affect the reported amounts and other disclosures in the financial statements. These estimates are based on judgment and available information. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates, and it is possible that changes in such estimates could occur in the near term.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when control of a promised good is transferred to a customer in an amount that reflects the consideration that the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for that good. This usually occurs when finished goods are delivered to the Company’s customers or when finished goods are picked up by a customer or a customer’s carrier.
a.Nature of Goods and Services
The Company primarily ships finished goods to its customers and operates in three segments: Consumer Domestic, Consumer International and Specialty Products Division (“SPD”). The segments are based on differences in the nature of products and management organizational structures. The Consumer Domestic and Consumer International segments market a variety of personal care, household and over-the-counter products, including but not limited to baking soda, cat litter, laundry detergent, condoms, stain removers, hair removal, gummy dietary supplements, dry shampoo, oral care, cold remedy, acne treatment, water flossers and showerheads. The SPD segment focuses on sales to businesses and participates in three product areas: Animal Nutrition, Specialty Chemicals and Commercial & Professional. The Company’s products are distinct and separately identifiable on customer contracts or invoices, with each product sale representing a separate performance obligation.
The Company sells consumer products under a variety of brands through a broad distribution platform that includes supermarkets, mass merchandisers, wholesale clubs, drugstores, convenience stores, home stores, dollar, pet and other specialty stores and websites and other e-commerce channels, all of which sell its products to consumers. The Company sells its specialty products to industrial customers, livestock producers and through distributors.
Refer to Note 17 for disaggregated revenue information with respect to each of the Company’s segments.
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(In millions, except share and per share data)
b.When Performance Obligations are Satisfied
For performance obligations related to the shipping and invoicing of products, control transfers at the point in time upon which finished goods are delivered to the Company’s customers or when finished goods are picked up by a customer or a customer’s carrier. Once a product has been delivered or picked up by the customer, the customer is able to direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from, the asset. The Company considers control to have transferred upon delivery or customer receipt because the Company has an enforceable right to payment at that time, the customer has legal title to the asset, the Company has transferred physical possession of the asset, and the customer has significant risk and rewards of ownership of the asset.
c.Variable Consideration
The Company conducts extensive promotional activities, primarily through the use of off-list discounts, slotting, coupons, cooperative advertising, periodic price reduction arrangements, and end-aisle and other in-store displays. The costs of such activities are netted against sales and are recorded when the related sale takes place. The reserves for sales returns and consumer and trade promotion liabilities are established based on the Company’s best estimate of the amounts necessary to settle future and existing obligations for products sold as of the balance sheet date. The Company uses historical trend experience and coupon redemption inputs in arriving at coupon reserve requirements, and uses forecasted appropriations, customer and sales organization inputs, and historical trend analysis in determining the reserves for other promotional activities and sales returns.
d.Practical Expedients
The Company expenses incremental direct costs of obtaining a contract (broker commissions) when the related sale takes place. These costs are recorded in SG&A expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
The Company accounts for shipping and handling costs as fulfillment activities which are therefore recognized upon shipment of the goods.
The Company has applied the portfolio approach to all open contracts as they have similar characteristics and can reasonably expect that the effects on the financial statements of applying this guidance to the portfolio of contracts would not differ materially from applying this guidance to the individual contracts within the portfolio.
The Company excludes from its revenue any amounts collected from customers for sales (and similar) taxes.
Sales of Accounts Receivable
The Company entered into a factoring agreement with a financial institution to sell certain customer receivables at discounted rates in 2015. Transactions under this agreement are accounted for as sales of accounts receivable and are removed from the Consolidated Balance Sheet at the time of the sales transaction. The level of customers associated with the Company’s factoring program and the sales performance by those customers has driven the amount factored each year. The total amount factored in each year was $105.9, $144.2, and $211.2 during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Cost of Sales, Marketing and Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Cost of sales include costs related to the manufacture and distribution of the Company’s products, including raw material, inbound freight, import duties and tariffs, direct labor (including employee compensation benefits) and indirect plant costs such as plant supervision, receiving, inspection, maintenance labor and materials, depreciation, taxes and insurance, purchasing, production planning, operations management, logistics, freight to customers, warehousing costs, internal transfer freight costs and plant impairment charges.
Marketing expenses include costs for advertising (excluding the costs of cooperative advertising programs, which are reflected in net sales), costs for coupon insertion (mainly the cost of printing and distribution), consumer promotion costs (such as on-shelf advertisements and floor ads), public relations, package design expense and market research costs.
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses include, among others, costs related to functions such as sales, corporate management, research and development, marketing administration, information technology, finance and legal. Such costs include salary compensation related costs (such as benefits, incentive compensation and profit sharing), stock based award costs, depreciation, travel and entertainment related expenses, professional and other consulting fees and amortization of intangible assets.
Foreign Currency Translation
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(In millions, except share and per share data)
Unrealized gains and losses related to currency translation are recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss). Gains and losses on foreign currency transactions are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid short-term investments and term bank deposits, which mature within three months of their original maturity date.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market (net realizable value, which reflects any costs to sell or dispose). The Company identifies any slow moving, obsolete or excess inventory to determine whether an adjustment is required to establish a new carrying value. The determination of whether inventory items are slow moving, obsolete or in excess of needs requires estimates and assumptions about the future demand for the Company’s products, technological changes, and new product introductions. Estimates as to the future demand used in the valuation of inventory involve judgments regarding the ongoing success of the Company’s products. The Company evaluates its inventory levels and expected usage on a periodic basis and records adjustments as required. Adjustments to reflect inventory at net realizable value were $45.2 at December 31, 2024, and $52.5 at December 31, 2023.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment (“PP&E”) are stated at cost. Depreciation is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. Estimated useful lives for building and improvements, machinery and equipment, and office equipment range from 9-40, 3-20 and 3-10 years, respectively. Routine repairs and maintenance are expensed when incurred. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over a period no longer than the respective lease term, except where a lease renewal has been determined to be reasonably assured and failure to renew the lease results in a significant penalty to the Company.
PP&E is reviewed annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that possible impairment exists. The Company’s impairment review is based on an undiscounted cash flow analysis at the lowest level at which cash flows of the long-lived assets are largely independent of other groups of Company assets and liabilities. The analysis requires management judgment with respect to changes in technology, the continued success of product lines, and future volume, revenue and expense growth rates. The Company conducts annual reviews to identify idle and underutilized equipment, and reviews business plans for possible impairment. An indication of impairment occurs when the carrying value of the asset exceeds the future undiscounted cash flows. When an impairment is indicated, the estimated future cash flows are then discounted to determine the estimated fair value of the asset and an impairment charge is recorded for the difference between the carrying value and the net present value of estimated future cash flows.
Software
The Company capitalizes certain costs of developing computer software. Amortization is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the software, which is estimated to be no longer than 10 years.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Certain financial instruments are required to be recorded at fair value. The estimated fair values of such financial instruments (including investment securities and other derivatives) have been determined using market information and generally accepted valuation methodologies. Changes in assumptions or estimation methods could affect the fair value estimates. Other financial instruments, including cash equivalents and short-term debt, are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value. Additional information regarding the Company’s risk management activities, including derivative instruments and hedging activities, are separately disclosed. See Notes 2 and 3.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The Company has intangible assets of substantial value on its consolidated balance sheet. Intangible assets are generally related to intangible assets with a useful life, indefinite-lived trade names and goodwill. The Company determines whether an intangible asset (other than goodwill) has a useful life based on multiple factors, including how long the Company intends to generate cash flows from the asset.
Carrying values of goodwill and indefinite-lived trade names are reviewed periodically for possible impairment. The Company’s impairment analysis is based on a discounted cash flow approach that requires significant judgment with respect to unit volume, revenue and expense growth rates, and the selection of an appropriate discount rate and royalty rate. Management uses estimates based on expected trends in making these assumptions. With respect to goodwill, impairment occurs when the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds the discounted present value of cash flows for that reporting unit. For trade names and other intangible assets, an impairment charge is recorded for the difference between the carrying value and the net present value of estimated future cash flows, which represents the estimated fair
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(In millions, except share and per share data)
value of the asset. Judgment is required in assessing whether assets may have become impaired between annual valuations. Indicators such as unexpected adverse economic factors, unanticipated technological change, distribution losses, or competitive activities and acts by governments and courts may indicate that an asset has become impaired. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives, which range from 3-20 years, using the straight-line method, and reviewed for impairment when changes in market circumstances occur.
Research and Development
The Company incurred research and development expenses in the amount of $139.7, $122.4 and $110.0 in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. These expenses are included in SG&A expenses and are expensed as incurred.
Earnings Per Share (“EPS”)
Basic EPS is calculated based on income available to holders of the Company’s common stock (“Common Stock”) and the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the reported period. Diluted EPS includes dilution from potential Common Stock issuable pursuant to the exercise of outstanding stock options. The following table sets forth a reconciliation of the weighted-average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding to the weighted-average number of shares outstanding on a diluted basis:
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
244.4
244.9
242.9
Dilutive effect of stock options
2.5
2.7
3.4
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted
246.9
247.6
246.3
Antidilutive stock options outstanding
1.1
2.6
3.0
Employee and Director Stock Based Compensation
The fair value of stock-based compensation is determined at the grant date and the related expense is generally recognized over the required employee service period in which the share-based compensation vests. For employees and Directors that meet retirement eligibility requirements, the expense related to stock-based compensation is recognized on the date of grant as there is no service period required to vest in the awards. The following table presents the pre-tax expense associated with the fair value of stock awards included in SG&A expenses and in cost of sales:
For the Year Ended December 31,
Cost of sales
$
3.9
$
3.4
$
2.5
Selling, general and administrative expenses
56.2
61.5
30.1
Total
$
60.1
$
64.9
$
32.6
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized to reflect the future tax consequences attributable to the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which the differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Management provides a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets for amounts which are not considered “more likely than not” to be realized. The Company records liabilities for potential assessments in various tax jurisdictions in accordance with GAAP. The liabilities relate to tax return positions that, although supportable by the Company, may be challenged by the tax authorities and do not meet the minimum recognition threshold required under applicable accounting guidance for the related tax benefit to be recognized in the income statement. The Company adjusts this liability as a result of changes in tax legislation, interpretations of laws by courts, rulings by tax authorities, changes in estimates and the expiration of the statute of limitations. Many of the judgments involved in adjusting the liability involve assumptions and estimates that are highly uncertain and subject to change. In this regard, settlement of any issue with, or an adverse determination in litigation against, a taxing authority could require the use of cash and result in an increase in the Company’s annual effective tax rate. Conversely, favorable resolution of an issue with a taxing authority would be recognized as a reduction to the Company’s annual effective tax rate.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(In millions, except share and per share data)
In September 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2022-04, Liabilities-Supplier Finance Programs (Topic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations, intended to add certain qualitative and quantitative disclosure requirements for a buyer in a supplier finance program. The amendments require a buyer that uses supplier finance programs to make annual disclosures about the program’s key terms, the balance sheet presentation of related amounts, the confirmed amount outstanding at the end of the period, and associated rollforward information. Only the amount outstanding at the end of the period must be disclosed in interim periods. The amendments are effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022 on a retrospective basis, including interim periods within those fiscal years, except for the requirement to disclose rollforward information, which is effective prospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. The Company has adopted the standard which resulted in additional disclosures. Refer to Note 9.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant expenses. The amendments require public entities to disclose significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker and included within segment profit and loss. The standard was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted, and will be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company has adopted the standard which resulted in additional disclosures. Refer to Note 17.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosure which includes amendments that further expand income tax disclosures, by requiring the disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation table, and income taxes paid by jurisdiction. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted, and are to be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption on the Company’s related disclosures.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. The ASU requires a public business entity to provide disaggregated disclosures of certain categories of expenses on an annual and interim basis including purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, and intangible asset amortization for each income statement line item that contains those expenses. The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with prospective or retrospective application permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption on the Company’s related disclosures.
There have been no other accounting pronouncements issued but not yet adopted by the Company which are expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
2.Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Hierarchy
Accounting guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value (generally, assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability) based on the quality and reliability of the information provided by the inputs, as follows:
Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.
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(In millions, except share and per share data)
Fair Values of Other Financial Instruments
The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s other financial instruments at December 31, 2024 and 2023:
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Input
Carrying
Fair
Carrying
Fair
Level
Amount
Value
Amount
Value
Financial Assets:
Cash equivalents
Level 1
$
793.3
$
793.3
$
217.7
$
217.7
Financial Liabilities:
Short-term borrowings
Level 2
0.0
0.0
3.9
3.9
Term loan due December 22, 2024
Level 2
0.0
0.0
200.0
200.0
3.15% Senior notes due August 1, 2027
Level 2
424.9
411.1
424.8
406.9
2.3% Senior notes due December 15, 2031
Level 2
399.4
338.9
399.3
338.6
5.6% Senior notes due November 15, 2032
Level 2
499.2
515.3
499.2
535.6
3.95% Senior notes due August 1, 2047
Level 2
397.8
307.7
397.7
333.7
5.0% Senior notes due June 15, 2052
Level 2
499.9
451.9
499.8
498.1
The Company recognizes transfers between input levels as of the actual date of the event. There were no transfers between input levels during the twelve months ended December 31, 2024.
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Cash Equivalents: Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid short-term investments and term bank deposits, which mature within three months. The estimated fair value of the Company’s cash equivalents approximates their carrying value.
Short-Term Borrowings: The carrying amounts of the Company’s unsecured lines of credit and commercial paper issuances approximates fair value because of their short maturities and variable interest rates.
Senior Notes: The Company determines the fair value of its senior notes based on their quoted market value or broker quotes, when possible. In the absence of observable market quotes, the notes are valued using non-binding market consensus prices that the Company seeks to corroborate with observable market data.
Other: The carrying amounts of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Accrued and Other Liabilities approximated estimated fair values as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.
3.Derivative Instruments and Risk Management
Changes in interest rates, foreign exchange rates, the price of the Company's Common Stock and commodity prices expose the Company to market risk. The Company manages these risks by the use of derivative instruments, such as cash flow and fair value hedges, diesel and commodity hedge contracts, equity derivatives and foreign exchange forward contracts. The Company does not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.
The Company formally designates and documents qualifying instruments as hedges of underlying exposures when it enters into derivative arrangements. Changes in the fair value of derivatives designated as hedges and qualifying for hedge accounting are recorded in other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings during the period in which the hedged exposure affects earnings. The Company reviews the effectiveness of its hedging instruments on a quarterly basis. If the Company determines that a derivative instrument is no longer effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows, it recognizes the hedge ineffectiveness in current period earnings and discontinues hedge accounting with respect to the derivative instrument. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated as hedges or those not qualifying for hedge accounting are recognized in current period earnings. Upon termination of cash flow hedges, the Company reclassifies gains and losses from accumulated other comprehensive income based on the timing of the underlying cash flows, unless the termination results from the failure of the intended transaction to occur in the expected timeframe. Such untimely transactions require immediate recognition in earnings of gains and losses previously recorded in other comprehensive income.
During 2024 and 2023, the Company used derivative instruments to mitigate risk, some of which were designated as hedging instruments. The tables following the discussion of the derivative instruments below summarize the fair value of the Company’s derivative
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instruments and the effect of derivative instruments on the Company’s consolidated Statements of Income and on other comprehensive income.
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments
Diesel Fuel Hedges
The Company uses independent freight carriers to deliver its products. The carriers charge the Company a basic rate per mile for diesel fuel. The Company has entered into hedge agreements with counterparties to mitigate the volatility of diesel fuel prices, and not to speculate in the future price of diesel fuel. Under the hedge agreements, the Company agreed to pay a fixed price per gallon of diesel fuel determined at the time the agreements were executed and to receive a floating rate payment that is determined on a monthly basis based on the average price of the Department of Energy’s Diesel Fuel Index during the applicable month and is designed to offset any increase or decrease in fuel costs that the Company pays to it common carriers. The agreements covered approximately 42.0% of the Company’s 2024 diesel fuel requirements. These diesel fuel hedge agreements qualified for hedge accounting. Therefore, changes in the fair value of such agreements are recorded under Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Foreign Currency
The Company is subject to exposure from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, primarily U.S. Dollar/Euro, U.S. Dollar/ Pound, U.S. Dollar/Canadian Dollar, U.S. Dollar/Mexican Peso, U.S Dollar/Chinese Yuan, U.S. Dollar/Australian Dollar and U.S. Dollar/Japanese Yen.
The Company enters into forward exchange contracts to reduce the impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations related to anticipated but not yet committed sales or purchases denominated in U.S. Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Pound, Euro, Mexican Peso, Chinese Yuan, Japanese Yen, and Australian Dollar. The Company entered into forward exchange contracts to hedge itself from the risk that, due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates, it would be adversely affected by net cash outflows. The face value of the unexpired contracts as of December 31, 2024 totaled $317.0 in U.S. Dollars, of which $317.0 qualifies as foreign currency cash flow hedges and, therefore, changes in the fair value of the contracts are recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and reclassified to earnings when the hedged transaction affected earnings.
Interest Rate Lock Agreements
From time to time the Company will enter into interest rate lock agreements to hedge the risk of changes in the interest payments attributable to changes in the interest rates associated with anticipated issuances of debt. The interest rate lock agreements outstanding at December 31, 2021 were settled in the second quarter of 2022 for a loss of $4.2. The Company entered into additional interest rate lock agreements in the third quarter of 2022 which were settled in the fourth quarter of 2022 for a gain of $21.9. These agreements were used to hedge the interest rate risk associated with the first ten years of semi-annual interest payments associated with the Senior Notes due in 2052 and 2032, respectively, and will each be amortized over a ten-year period to interest expense. There were no interest rate lock agreements outstanding as of December 31, 2024 or 2023. The net gain on the settlement of these interest rate lock agreements was included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income ("AOCI").
Commodity Hedges
The Company is subject to exposure due to changes in prices of commodities used in production. To limit the effects of fluctuations in the future market price paid and related volatility in cash flows, the Company enters into commodity forward swap contracts. These hedges are designated as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes and, therefore, changes in the fair value of the contracts are recorded in AOCI and reclassified to earnings when the hedged transaction affected earnings. The fair value of these commodity hedge agreements is reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheet within Other Current Assets, Accounts Payable, and Accrued and Other Liabilities.
Derivatives not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Equity Derivatives
The Company has entered into equity derivative contracts covering its Common Stock in order to minimize its liability under its Executive Deferred Compensation Plan resulting from changes in the quoted fair values of its Common Stock to participants who have investments under the Plan in a notional Common Stock fund. The contracts are settled in cash. Since the equity derivatives contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting, the Company is required to mark such contracts to market throughout the contract term and record changes in fair value in the consolidated Statements of Income.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(In millions, except share and per share data)
The notional amount of a derivative instrument is the nominal or face amount used to calculate payments made on that instrument. Notional amounts are presented in the following table:
Notional
Notional
Amount
Amount
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Foreign exchange contracts
$
317.0
$
228.9
Diesel fuel contracts
0.8 gallons
2.3 gallons
Commodities contracts
0.0 pounds
59.0 pounds
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Equity derivatives
$
24.6
$
23.2
Excluding the interest rate lock agreements disclosed above, the fair values and amount of gain (loss) recognized in income and other comprehensive income associated with the derivative instruments disclosed above did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the periods ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022.
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(In millions, except share and per share data)
4.Inventories
Inventories consist of the following:
December 31,
December 31,
Raw materials and supplies
$
140.4
$
137.5
Work in process
45.4
40.2
Finished goods
427.5
435.6
Total
$
613.3
$
613.3
5.Property, Plant and Equipment, Net (“PP&E”)
PP&E consists of the following:
December 31,
December 31,
Land
$
29.2
$
28.3
Buildings and improvements
348.2
317.8
Machinery and equipment
1,000.4
895.1
Software
129.6
122.6
Office equipment and other assets
129.3
105.2
Construction in progress(1)
215.1
348.4
Gross PP&E
1,851.8
1,817.4
Less accumulated depreciation
920.1
889.7
Net PP&E
$
931.7
$
927.7
(1)In connection with the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements ("VMS") impairment review completed in the third quarter of 2024, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $60.0 in SG&A of Construction in progress assets. The charge was recorded in the Consumer Domestic segment. Refer to Note 7 for additional details.
For the Year Ended December 31,
Depreciation expense on PP&E
$
83.2
$
72.8
$
67.0
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(In millions, except share and per share data)
6.Acquisitions
On June 3, 2024, the Company acquired substantially all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Graphico, Inc. ("Graphico"), a Japan-based distributor focused on consumer goods primarily in the Japanese market (the “Graphico Acquisition”). The Company paid $19.9, net of cash acquired, at closing. The Company acquired the remaining minority shares for approximately $2.0 in July 2024. Graphico’s annual net sales for the year ended December 31, 2023 were approximately $38.0. The Graphico Acquisition was financed with cash on hand, is expected to contribute to greater expansion of our business in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, and is managed in the Consumer International segment.
The preliminary fair values of the net assets at acquisition are set forth as follows:
Accounts receivable
$
3.5
Inventory
11.3
Other current assets
1.5
Other long-term assets
5.8
Customer relationship intangible asset
8.4
Goodwill
2.8
Accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities
(6.9
)
Long-term debt
(4.4
)
Deferred income taxes
(2.1
)
Cash purchase price (net of cash acquired)
$
19.9
The customer relationship intangible asset was valued using a discounted cash flow model and has a useful life of 15 years. The goodwill is a result of expected synergies from combined operations of the acquired business and the Company. Pro forma results are not presented because the impact of the acquisition is not material to the Company’s consolidated financial results. The goodwill and other intangible assets associated with the Graphico Acquisition are not deductible for U.S. tax purposes.
On October 13, 2022, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Hero Cosmetics, Inc. ("Hero"), the developer of the HERO® brand which includes the MIGHTY PATCH® acne treatment products (the “Hero Acquisition”). The Company paid $546.8, net of cash acquired, at closing, and deferred an additional cash payment of $8.0 for five years to satisfy certain indemnification obligations, if necessary. The Company also issued $61.5 of restricted stock which will be recognized as compensation expense as the vesting requirements for individuals who received the restricted stock, and will continue to be employed by the Company, are satisfied at various dates over a three-year period from the date of the acquisition. Hero’s annual net sales for the year ended December 31, 2022 were approximately $179.0. The Hero Acquisition was financed with cash on hand and commercial paper borrowings and is managed in the Consumer Domestic segment. In the first quarter of 2023, the Company made a net cash payment of $3.5 primarily associated with final working capital adjustments.
The fair values of the net assets at acquisition are set forth as follows:
Accounts receivable
$
19.5
Inventory
25.4
Other current assets
1.2
Property, plant and equipment
0.4
Trade name
400.0
Other intangible assets
71.9
Goodwill
156.1
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
(1.1
)
Deferred and Other Long-term Liabilities
(1.4
)
Deferred income taxes
(117.2
)
Business acquisition liabilities - long-term
(8.0
)
Cash purchase price (net of cash acquired)
$
546.8
The trade name and other intangible assets were valued using a discounted cash flow model. The trade name and other intangible assets recognized from the Hero Acquisition have useful lives which range from 10 - 20 years. The goodwill is a result of expected synergies from
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combined operations of the acquired business and the Company. Pro forma results are not presented because the impact of the acquisition is not material to the Company’s consolidated financial results. The goodwill and other intangible assets associated with the Hero Acquisition are not deductible for U.S. tax purposes.
7.Goodwill and Other Intangibles, Net
The Company has intangible assets of substantial value on its consolidated balance sheet. These intangible assets are generally related to intangible assets with a useful life, indefinite-lived trade names and goodwill. The Company determines whether an intangible asset (other than goodwill) has a useful life based on multiple factors, including how long the Company intends to generate cash flows from the asset. These intangible assets are more fully explained in the following sections.
Intangible Assets With a Useful Life
The following table provides information related to the carrying value of amortizable intangible assets:
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Gross
Amortization
Gross
Carrying
Accumulated
Period
Carrying
Accumulated
Amount
Amortization
Impairments(1)
Net
(Years)
Amount
Amortization
Impairments
Net
Amortizable intangible assets:
Trade names
$
1,383.4
$
(479.6
)
$
0.0
$
903.8
3-20
$
1,385.5
$
(403.5
)
$
0.0
$
982.0
Customer Relationships
644.9
(402.1
)
(15.8
)
227.0
15-20
644.9
(373.3
)
(3.5
)
268.1
Patents/Formulas
205.5
(127.2
)
0.0
78.3
4-20
208.3
(116.1
)
(1.9
)
90.3
Total
$
2,233.8
$
(1,008.9
)
$
(15.8
)
$
1,209.1
$
2,238.7
$
(892.9
)
$
(5.4
)
$
1,340.4
(1) The $15.8 impairment charge relates to the VMS customer relationship intangible asset.
Intangible amortization expense amounted to $121.5 for 2024, $124.3 for 2023 and $122.4 for 2022, respectively. The Company estimates that intangible amortization expense will be approximately $116.0 in 2025 and approximately $97.0 declining to $84.0 annually over the next five years.
In the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company determined that a review of our ability to recover the carrying values of the global FINISHING TOUCH FLAWLESS intangible assets was necessary based on the discontinuance of certain products at a major retailer. The FINISHING TOUCH FLAWLESS assets consist of the definite-lived trade name, customer relationships and technology assets recorded at acquisition. The Company evaluated our ability to recover the intangible assets by comparing the carrying amount to the future undiscounted cash flows and determined that the cash flows would not be sufficient to recover the carrying value of the assets. After determining the estimated fair value of the assets, which included a reduction in cash flows due to the loss of distribution mentioned above along with an expected continued decline in discretionary consumption and higher interest rates, a non-cash impairment charge of $411.0 was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2022. The impairment charge is included in SG&A with $349.3 recorded in the Consumer Domestic segment and $61.7 recorded in the Consumer International segment. The impairment charge was applied as a full impairment of the customer relationship and technology assets and a partial impairment of the trade name. The remaining net book value of the trade name as of December 31, 2024 is $15.4 and will be amortized over a remaining useful life of one year. The estimated fair value of the intangible assets was determined using the income approach with Level 3 inputs. The Level 3 inputs include the discount rate of 8.5% applied to management’s estimates of future cash flows based on projections of revenue, gross margin, marketing expense and tax rates considering the loss of product distribution and the reduction in customer demand that FINISHING TOUCH FLAWLESS had been experiencing through December 31, 2022.
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
The following table presents the carrying value of indefinite-lived intangible assets:
December 31,
December 31,
Gross Carrying Value Trade Names
$
1,960.7
$
1,961.9
VMS impairment
281.3
0.0
Net Carrying Value Trade Names
$
1,679.4
$
1,961.9
The Company’s indefinite-lived intangible impairment review is completed in the fourth quarter of each year.
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Fair value of indefinite-lived trade names was estimated based on a “relief from royalty” or “excess earnings” discounted cash flow method, which contains numerous variables that are subject to change as business conditions change, and therefore could impact fair values in the future. The key assumptions used in determining fair value are sales growth, profitability margins, tax rates, discount rates and royalty rates. The Company determined that the fair value of all indefinite-lived trade names for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2024 exceeded their respective carrying values based upon the forecasted cash flows and profitability, with the exception of the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements ("VMS") business described below.
During the third quarter of 2024, the Company continued to experience a decline in market share and a deterioration in the financial performance of its VMS business, which includes the VITAFUSION and L'IL CRITTERS trade name, primarily due to significant product competition coming from new category entrants, including private label. The continued decline in profitability caused management to reassess its long-term strategy and financial outlook of the business. The revised financial outlook reflects lower estimates of future sales growth and cash flows which resulted in a triggering event in the third quarter. The triggering event required the Company to review the carrying value of assets supporting the business. The assets supporting the VMS business include the VITAFUSION and L'IL CRITTERS indefinite-lived trade name, a definite-lived customer relationship intangible asset and PP&E specific to the VMS business.
The Company used an excess earnings discounted cash flow model to determine the fair value of the trade name. The assumptions used in the model require significant judgement in determining the expected future cash flows. The key assumptions utilized in the Company's impairment analysis included, but were not limited, net sales growth rates between -15.2% and 2.1%, EBITA margins in the low single digits, and a discount rate of 8.25%. Estimates are based on market conditions and management’s current expectation of the success of growth and profitability initiatives. The valuation resulted in a full impairment of the $281.3 trade name. The remaining carry value of the trade name at December 31, 2024 is $0.0.
The Company also evaluated its ability to recover the carrying value of long-lived assets supporting the VMS business by comparing the carrying amount of those assets to the future undiscounted cash flows over the estimated life of the identified primary asset. The result of this evaluation was that the cash flows would not be sufficient to recover the carrying value of the assets requiring the Company to compare the carrying value of those assets to their fair value. The Company used an excess earnings discounted cash flow model to determine the estimated fair value of the long-lived assets. The key assumptions utilized in the Company's impairment analysis were the same as those used to estimate the fair value of the trade name. The valuation resulted in a fair value of the long-lived assets that is below their carry value requiring a pre-tax impairment charge of $75.8. The impairment charge was allocated $60.0 to the PP&E of the VMS business and $15.8 to the remaining customer relationship intangible asset. The remaining carrying values of the PP&E and the customer relationship intangible asset specific to the VMS business at December 31, 2024 are $140.7 and $0.0, respectively.
A summary of the VMS intangible and fixed asset impairment charges are as follows:
December 31,
Trade Name
$
281.3
Customer Relationship Intangible Asset
15.8
PP&E
60.0
Total VMS impairment charges
$
357.1
The Company’s global WATERPIK business has continued to experience a significant decline in customer demand for many of its products, primarily due to lower consumer spending for discretionary products from inflation and a growing number of water flosser consumers switching to more value-branded products. As a result, the WATERPIK business has experienced declining sales and profits resulting in a reduction in expected future cash flows which have eroded a substantial portion of the excess between the fair and carrying value of the trade name. This indefinite-lived intangible asset may be susceptible to impairment and a continued decline in fair value could trigger a future impairment charge of the WATERPIK trade name. The carrying value of the WATERPIK trade name was $644.7 and fair value represented 135% of the carrying value as of October 1, 2024 (the date of the Company's last annual impairment test). The fair value represented 109% of the carrying value as of October 1, 2023. The increase in fair value is mainly attributable to a favorable tariff ruling on certain Waterpik products imported from China. The key assumptions used in the projections from the Company’s October 1, 2024 impairment analysis include a discount rate of 8.1%, revenue growth rates between 2% and 7% and EBITA margins between 25% and 29%. These assumptions were based on current market conditions as of the date of the impairment analysis, recent trends and management’s expectation of the success of initiatives to lower costs and to develop lower-cost water flosser alternatives. While management has implemented strategies to address the risk, significant changes in operating plans or adverse changes in the future could reduce the underlying cash flows used to estimate fair value.
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Goodwill
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows:
Consumer
Consumer
Specialty
Domestic
International
Products
Total
Balance at December 31, 2022
$
2,056.4
$
234.4
$
136.0
$
2,426.8
Hero Acquisition adjustments
4.7
0.0
0.0
4.7
Balance at December 31, 2023
$
2,061.1
$
234.4
$
136.0
$
2,431.5
Graphico acquired goodwill
0.0
2.8
0.0
2.8
Passport divestiture
0.0
0.0
(1.1
)
(1.1
)
Balance at December 31, 2024
$
2,061.1
$
237.2
$
134.9
$
2,433.2
The result of the Company’s annual goodwill impairment test, performed in the beginning of the second quarter of 2024, determined that the estimated fair value substantially exceeded the carrying values of all reporting units. The determination of fair value contains numerous variables that are subject to change as business conditions change and therefore could impact fair value in the future.
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(In millions, except share and per share data)
8.Leases
The Company leases certain manufacturing facilities, warehouses, office space, railcars and equipment. Leases with an initial term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the consolidated balance sheet. All recorded leases are classified as operating leases and lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For leases beginning in 2019, lease components (base rental costs) are accounted for separately from the nonlease components (e.g., common-area maintenance costs). For leases that do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its estimated secured incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments.
A summary of the Company’s lease information is as follows:
December 31,
December 31,
Classification
Assets
Right of use assets
Other Assets
$
182.3
$
186.0
Liabilities
Current lease liabilities
Accrued and Other Liabilities
$
32.4
$
24.7
Long-term lease liabilities
Deferred and Other Long-term Liabilities
168.5
174.9
Total lease liabilities
$
200.9
$
199.6
Other information
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
7.4
8.1
Weighted-average discount rate
4.6
%
4.5
%
Twelve Months
Twelve Months
Twelve Months
Ended
Ended
Ended
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2022
Statement of Income
Lease cost(1)
$
40.2
$
31.7
$
31.0
Twelve Months
Twelve Months
Ended
Ended
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Other information
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities(2)
$
28.0
$
47.2
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
$
35.3
$
30.9
(1)Lease expense is included in cost of sales or SG&A expenses based on the nature of the leased item. Short-term lease expense is excluded from this amount and is not material. The Company also has certain variable leases which are not material. The noncash component of lease expense for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $30.9, $24.3 and $24.0, respectively, is included in the amortization caption in the consolidated statement of cash flows.
(2)Leased assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities in 2024 consisted of $16.8 of real estate lease additions and $11.2 of equipment lease additions, net of modifications. These additions included expanded space at one of the Company's leased manufacturing facilities. This resulted in an increase to the Company’s right of use assets and corresponding lease liabilities of approximately $15.4 recorded in the first quarter of 2024. Leased assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities in 2023 consisted of $40.9 of real estate lease additions and $6.3 of equipment lease additions, net of modifications. These additions included $36.9 for an agreement between the Company and a third-party warehouse provider for warehouse space.
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The Company’s minimum annual rentals including reasonably assured renewal options under lease agreements are as follows:
Operating
Leases
$
40.9
32.6
29.5
26.0
25.6
2030 and thereafter
84.7
Total future minimum lease commitments
239.3
Less: Imputed interest
(38.4
)
Present value of lease liabilities
$
200.9
9.Accounts Payable, Accrued and Other Liabilities
Accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities consist of the following:
December 31,
December 31,
Accounts payable
$
705.1
$
630.6
Accrued marketing and promotion costs
259.6
276.7
Accrued wages and related benefit costs
151.4
152.3
Other accrued current liabilities
194.5
151.4
Total
$
1,310.6
$
1,211.0
In 2015, the Company initiated a Supply Chain Finance program (“SCF Program”). Under the SCF Program, qualifying suppliers may elect to sell their receivables from the Company for early payment. Participating suppliers negotiate their receivables sales arrangements directly with a third party. The Company is not party to those agreements and do not have an economic interest in the suppliers' decisions to sell their receivables and has not been required to pledge any assets as security nor to provide any guarantee to third-party finance providers or intermediaries. The SCF Program may allow suppliers to obtain more favorable terms than they could secure on their own. The terms of the Company's payment obligations are not impacted by a supplier’s participation in the SCF Program. The Company's payment terms with suppliers are consistent between suppliers that elect to participate in the SCF Program and those that do not participate. As a result, the program does not have an impact to the Company's average days outstanding.
The obligations outstanding related to the SCF program amount to $98.5 and $82.0 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and were recorded within Accounts Payable in the consolidated balance sheets. Payments included in operating activities within the Company's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows amounted to $388.7 and $387.1 in the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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(In millions, except share and per share data)
10.Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt
Short-term borrowings and long-term debt consist of the following:
December 31,
December 31,
Short-term borrowings
Various debt due to international banks
$
0.0
$
3.9
Total short-term borrowings
$
0.0
$
3.9
Long-term debt
Term loan due December 22, 2024
$
0.0
$
200.0
3.15% Senior notes due August 1, 2027
425.0
425.0
Less: Discount
(0.1
)
(0.2
)
2.3% Senior notes due December 15, 2031
400.0
400.0
Less: Discount
(0.6
)
(0.7
)
5.6% Senior notes due November 15, 2032
500.0
500.0
Less: Discount
(0.8
)
(0.8
)
3.95% Senior notes due August 1, 2047
400.0
400.0
Less: Discount
(2.2
)
(2.3
)
5.0% Senior notes due June 15, 2052
500.0
500.0
Less: Discount
(0.1
)
(0.2
)
Debt issuance costs, net
(16.6
)
(18.7
)
Total long-term debt
2,204.6
2,402.1
Less: Current maturities
0.0
(199.9
)
Net long-term debt
$
2,204.6
$
2,202.2
Commercial Paper
Under the Company’s commercial paper program, the Company may issue commercial paper notes up to an aggregate principal amount outstanding at any given time of $1,500.0. The maturities of the notes will vary but may not exceed 397 days. The interest rates on the notes will vary based on market conditions and the ratings assigned to the notes by the rating agencies designated in the agreement at the time of issuance. Subject to market conditions, the Company intends to utilize the commercial paper program as its primary short-term borrowing facility. If, for any reason, the Company is unable to access the commercial paper market, the Company's Revolving Credit Facility would be utilized to meet the Company’s short-term liquidity needs. The Company did not have any commercial paper outstanding as of December 31, 2024 or 2023. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had approximately $1,494.0 available through the Revolving Credit Facility and commercial paper program.
December 22, 2024 Term Loan
On December 22, 2021, the Company entered into a $400.0 unsecured term loan facility (as amended on June 16, 2022, the “Term Loan Facility”) with various banks. The loan under the Term Loan Facility (the "Term Loan") was fully drawn at closing. The Term Loan was due on December 22, 2024, but was prepaid in full by the end of the first quarter of 2024. The interest rate was the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus a spread and an applicable margin based on the Company’s credit rating, which can range from 60 basis points to 125 bps. The proceeds of the Loan were used to partially fund the TheraBreath Acquisition, with the remaining proceeds used for the repayment of commercial paper. In 2023, the Company repaid $200.0 of the Term Loan with cash on hand and commercial paper borrowings. In the first quarter of 2024, the Company repaid the remaining $200.0 of the Term Loan with cash on hand.
The Term Loan Facility also contains customary events of default, including failure to make certain payments under the Term Loan Facility when due, breach of covenants, materially incorrect representations and warranties, default on other material indebtedness, events of bankruptcy, material adverse judgments, certain events relating to pension plans, the failure of any of the loan documents to remain in full force and effect and the occurrence of any change in control with respect to the Company.
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(In millions, except share and per share data)
3.15% Senior Notes due August 1, 2027
On July 25, 2017, the Company issued $425.0 aggregate principal amount of 3.15% Senior Notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”). The 2027 Notes bear interest at 3.15%. Interest on the 2027 Notes is payable semi-annually, on each February 1 and August 1. The 2027 Notes will mature on August 1, 2027 unless earlier retired or redeemed.
2.3% Senior Notes due December 15, 2031
The Company financed the TheraBreath Acquisition with a portion of the proceeds from an underwritten public offering of $400.0 aggregate principal amount Senior Notes due 2031 (the “2031 Notes”). The 2031 Notes bear interest at 2.30%. Interest on the 2031 Notes is payable semi-annually, on each June 15 and December 15. The 2031 Notes will mature on December 15, 2031, unless earlier retired or redeemed.
5.6% Senior Notes due November 15, 2032
On October 31, 2022, the Company issued $500.0 aggregate principal amount of 5.60% Senior Notes due 2032 (the “2032 Notes”). The proceeds from the sale of the 2032 Notes were used to repay commercial paper borrowings incurred to finance the Company’s acquisition of Hero Cosmetics, Inc. The 2032 Notes will mature on November 15, 2032, unless earlier retired or redeemed.
3.95% Senior Notes due August 1, 2047
On July 25, 2017, the Company issued $400.0 aggregate principal amount of 3.95% Senior Notes due August 1, 2047 (the “2047 Notes”) to partially finance the Waterpik Acquisition and repay a portion of the Company’s outstanding commercial paper borrowings. The 2047 Notes bear interest at 3.95%. Interest on the 2047 Notes is payable semi-annually, on each February 1 and August 1. The 2047 Notes will mature on August 1, 2047, unless earlier retired or redeemed.
5.0% Senior Notes due June 15, 2052
On June 2, 2022, the Company issued $500.0 aggregate principal amount of 5.00% Senior Notes due 2052 (the “2052 Notes”). In July 2022 a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Notes were used to repay all of the Company's outstanding $300.0 2.45% Senior Notes due August 1, 2022. The remaining proceeds were used to pay a portion of the Company's $400.0 outstanding 2.875% Senior Notes due October 1, 2022. The 2052 Notes will mature on June 15, 2052, unless earlier retired.
Revolving Credit Facility
On June 16, 2022, the Company entered into a $1,500 Credit Agreement providing for a revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). The Revolving Credit Facility matures on June 16, 2027, unless extended. Prior to the maturity date, the Company may request a one-year extension of the facility (not to exceed a total of two years beyond the initial maturity date). We have the ability to increase our borrowing up to an additional $750.0, subject to lender commitments and certain conditions as described in the Credit Agreement. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are available for general corporate purposes and are used to support our $1,500.0 commercial paper program.
The Revolving Credit Facility also contains customary events of default, including failure to make certain payments under the Term Loan Facility when due beyond the grace period, event of default on other material indebtedness, breach of covenants, materially incorrect representations and warranties, events of bankruptcy, material adverse judgments, certain events relating to pension plans, the failure of any of the loan documents to remain in full force and effect and the occurrence of any change in control with respect to the Company.
11.Income Taxes
The components of income before taxes are as follows:
Domestic
$
666.5
$
872.4
$
447.1
Foreign
89.8
95.0
76.2
Total
$
756.3
$
967.4
$
523.3
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(In millions, except share and per share data)
The following table summarizes the provision for U.S. federal, state and foreign income taxes:
Current:
U.S. federal
$
180.9
$
159.1
$
162.0
State
45.2
40.9
44.8
Foreign
26.9
25.6
20.3
253.0
225.6
227.1
Deferred:
U.S. federal
(64.5
)
(11.3
)
(78.8
)
State
(15.7
)
(2.8
)
(38.3
)
Foreign
(1.8
)
0.3
(0.6
)
(82.0
)
(13.8
)
(117.7
)
Total provision
$
171.0
$
211.8
$
109.4
Deferred tax assets (liabilities) consist of the following at December 31, 2024 and 2023:
Deferred tax assets:
Accounts receivable
$
7.4
$
10.1
Deferred compensation
51.7
50.7
Pension, postretirement and postemployment benefits
2.9
4.8
Inventory reserve
8.6
9.0
Sec 174 R&D Capitalization
59.4
41.9
Tax credit carryforwards/other tax attributes
5.1
2.6
International operating loss carryforwards
8.4
9.0
Other
8.8
9.9
Total gross deferred tax assets
152.3
138.0
Valuation allowances
(14.3
)
(9.8
)
Total deferred tax assets
138.0
128.2
Deferred tax liabilities:
Goodwill
(298.7
)
(285.7
)
Trade names and other intangibles
(415.0
)
(496.3
)
Property, plant and equipment
(85.2
)
(81.1
)
Interest rate swaps
(3.7
)
(4.1
)
Total deferred tax liabilities
(802.6
)
(867.2
)
Net deferred tax liability
$
(664.6
)
$
(739.0
)
Long term net deferred tax asset
4.6
4.1
Long term net deferred tax liability
(669.2
)
(743.1
)
Net deferred tax liability
$
(664.6
)
$
(739.0
)
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(In millions, except share and per share data)
The difference between tax expense and the tax that would result from the application of the federal statutory rate is as follows:
Statutory rate
%
%
%
Tax that would result from use of the federal statutory rate
$
158.8
$
203.1
$
109.9
State and local income tax, net of federal effect
23.3
30.1
5.2
Varying tax rates of foreign affiliates
6.9
6.8
2.9
Valuation Allowances
2.1
0.0
(4.1
)
Stock Options Exercised
(23.0
)
(21.8
)
(5.2
)
Reserve for Uncertain Tax Position
0.3
(0.3
)
(0.9
)
Other
2.6
(6.1
)
1.6
Recorded tax expense
$
171.0
$
211.8
$
109.4
Effective tax rate
22.6
%
21.9
%
20.9
%
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, certain foreign subsidiaries of the Company had net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $8.3 and $9.0, which are not subject to expiration. The Company believes that it is more likely than not that the benefit from these net operating loss carryforwards will not be realized. In recognition of this risk, the Company has provided a valuation allowance of $8.3 and $9.0 at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, on the deferred tax asset relating to these net operating loss carryforwards.
The Company also believes that it is more likely than not that the benefit from certain additional deferred tax assets of a foreign subsidiary will not be realized. In recognition of this risk, the Company maintains a valuation allowance of $0.7 and $0.8 at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, on these deferred tax assets.
The Company has foreign tax credit carryforwards of approximately $5.2 and $2.1 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company believes that it is more likely than not that the benefit from the foreign tax credit carryforwards as of December 31, 2024 will not be realized. In recognition of this risk, the Company has provided a valuation allowance of $5.2 and $0.0 at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, on the deferred tax asset relating to these foreign tax credit carryforwards. The Company does not have any undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries that are considered to be indefinitely reinvested outside of the U.S.
The Company has recorded liabilities in connection with uncertain tax positions, which, although supportable by the Company, may be challenged by tax authorities.
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
Unrecognized tax benefits at January 1
$
5.1
$
5.8
$
4.7
Gross increases - tax positions in current period
0.9
0.0
2.4
Gross increases - tax positions in prior period
0.0
0.0
0.0
Gross decreases - tax positions in prior period
0.0
0.0
(0.1
)
Decreases due to settlements and payments
0.0
0.0
0.0
Lapse of statute of limitations
(0.6
)
(0.7
)
(1.2
)
Unrecognized tax benefits at December 31
$
5.4
$
5.1
$
5.8
Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 are $4.5, $4.2 and $4.8, respectively, of tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. Also included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 are $0.9, $0.9 and $1.0, respectively, of tax benefits that, if recognized, would result in adjustments to deferred taxes.
The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income tax in multiple state and international jurisdictions. The Company’s U.S. federal income tax returns are closed for tax years through 2020. The Company is currently under audit by several state taxing authorities for the years 2017 through 2022. It is reasonably possible that a decrease of approximately $0.3 in the unrecognized tax benefits may occur within the next twelve months related to the settlement of these audits or the lapse of applicable statutes of limitations.
The Company’s policy for recording interest associated with income tax examinations is to record interest as a component of Income before Income Taxes. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, the Company recognized interest expense
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(In millions, except share and per share data)
associated with uncertain tax positions of approximately $0.4, $0.3 and $0.1, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, the Company had accrued interest expense related to unrecognized tax benefits of $1.3, $0.9 and $0.7, respectively.
On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “Act”), which contains provisions effective January 1, 2023, including a 15% corporate minimum tax and a 1% excise tax on stock buybacks. The law did not have any material impacts on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows during the year ended December 31, 2024.
12.Stock Based Compensation Plans and Other Benefit Plans
In the first quarter of 2023, the Company updated its Long-Term Incentive Program (“LTIP”) to provide employees with an award of stock options and initial grants of restricted stock units (“RSUs”), and made an initial grant of performance share units ("PSUs") to members of the Company's Executive Leadership Team ("ELT"). In connection with this update, the awards are now granted in the first quarter of each year. Prior to 2023, the awards were granted in the second quarter. The Company recognizes the grant-date fair value for each of these awards, less estimated forfeitures, as compensation expense ratably over the vesting period. For employees and Directors that meet retirement eligibility requirements, the expense related to share-based compensation is recognized on the date of grant as there is no future service period required to vest in the awards.
Stock Options
The Company has non-qualified options outstanding under the LTIP. Stock options outstanding are issued at market value on the date of grant, vest on the third anniversary of the date of grant and must be exercised within 10 years of the date of grant.
However, upon a participant’s termination of employment (other than termination for cause, death, disability or retirement), a participant will generally have 30 days (90 days for grants made after May 13, 2022) to exercise any vested stock options, subject to specified conditions. If, upon termination of a participant’s employment (other than a termination for cause), a participant is at least 55 years old, has at least five years of service, and the sum of the participant’s age and years of service is at least 65, the participant may exercise any vested stock options granted between 2007 through 2017 within a period of three years from the date of termination or, if earlier, the date such stock options otherwise would have expired, subject to specified conditions. Starting with stock options granted in 2018, a terminated employee who meets the above conditions may exercise any stock options until the date such stock options otherwise would have expired, subject to specified conditions. Issuances of Common Stock to satisfy employee stock option exercises currently are made from treasury stock.
Stock option transactions for the year ended December 31, 2024 were as follows:
Weighted
Weighted
Average
Average
Remaining
Aggregate
Exercise
Contractual
Intrinsic
Options
Price
Term
Value
Outstanding as of December 31, 2023
10.2
$
68.77
Granted
1.1
100.47
Exercised
(2.7
)
53.51
Cancelled
(0.2
)
86.72
Outstanding as of December 31, 2024
8.4
$
77.10
6.0
$
232.9
Exercisable as of December 31, 2024
5.0
$
68.95
4.6
$
180.6
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(In millions, except share and per share data)
The following table summarizes information relating to options outstanding and exercisable as of December 31, 2024:
Options Outstanding
Options Exercisable
Weighted
Weighted
Weighted
Outstanding
Average
Average
Exercisable
Average
Range of
as of
Remaining
Exercise
as of
Exercise
Exercise Prices
12/31/2024
Contractual Life
Price
12/31/2024
Price
$40.01 - $50.00
0.5
1.3
$
46.72
0.5
$
46.72
$50.01 - $60.00
1.2
3.2
$
51.31
1.2
$
51.31
$60.01 - $70.00
0.0
0.0
$
0.0
0.0
$
0.0
$70.01 - $80.00
2.2
5.0
$
75.31
2.2
$
75.31
$80.01 - $90.00
3.4
7.3
$
84.32
1.1
$
84.59
$90.01 - $100.00
0.1
7.2
$
94.28
0.0
$
0.0
$100.01 - $110.00
1.0
9.1
$
100.50
0.0
$
0.0
8.4
6.0
$
77.10
5.0
$
68.95
The table above represents the Company’s estimate of stock options fully vested and expected to vest. Expected forfeitures are not material and, therefore, are not reflected in the table above.
The following table provides information regarding the intrinsic value of stock options exercised and stock compensation expense related to stock option awards:
Intrinsic Value of Stock Options Exercised
$
134.0
$
125.5
$
32.1
Stock Compensation Expense Related to Stock Option Awards
$
28.7
$
26.3
$
25.7
Issued Stock Options
1.1
1.0
1.6
Weighted Average Fair Value of Stock Options issued (per share)
$
29.90
$
24.06
$
21.50
Fair Value of Stock Options Issued
$
31.5
$
24.9
$
33.6
The following table provides a summary of the assumptions used in the valuation of issued stock options:
Risk-free interest rate
4.2
%
4.0
%
2.9
%
Expected life in years
7.2
7.3
7.1
Expected volatility
22.3
%
22.4
%
21.7
%
Dividend yield
1.1
%
1.3
%
1.2
%
The fair value of stock options is based upon the Black Scholes option pricing model. The Company determined the stock options’ lives based on historical exercise behavior and their expected volatility and dividend yield based on the historical changes in stock price and dividend payments. The risk-free interest rate is based on the yield of an applicable term Treasury instrument.
As of December 31, 2024, there was a fair value of $18.3 related to unamortized stock option compensation expense, which is expected to be recognized over the next three years. The Company’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow reflect an add back related to stock option awards of $28.7, $26.3 and $25.7 in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, for non-cash compensation expense.
Restricted Stock Units
The Company granted employees 121,050 RSUs with a total fair value of $12.4 at a weighted average grant date fair value of $102.40 per RSU during the year ended December 31, 2024. The Company granted employees 120,080 RSUs with a total fair value of $10.4 at a weighted average grant date fair value of $86.20 per RSU during the year ended December 31, 2023. The annual RSU grants vest one-third on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date, subject to the recipient’s continued employment with the Company from the grant date through the applicable vesting date, and are settled with shares of the Company’s Common Stock within 60 days following the applicable vesting date.
Additionally, in connection with the Hero Acquisition (see Note 6), 854,882 shares of restricted stock were issued to certain individuals in October 2022 with a total fair value of $61.5. This restricted stock is recognized as compensation expense ratably over the vesting period if those individuals continue to be employed by the Company. The vesting requirements are satisfied at various dates over a three-year period
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(In millions, except share and per share data)
from the date of the acquisition. 427,438 shares have vested as of December 31, 2024. The restricted stock expense associated with the Hero Acquisition for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $20.3, $29.2 and $6.0, respectively, and is included in the Non-cash compensation expense caption in the consolidated statement of cash flows.
In January 2021, the Company issued cash-settled stock units under the Omnibus Equity Plan to all employees at the level of vice president and below. These restricted stock units are scheduled to vest and be settled on the third anniversary of the date of grant, subject to continued employment through such date.
As a result of the issued cash-settled stock units, the Company recorded stock compensation expense of $0.9, $1.3 and $0.3 in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The liability was approximately $4.4 and $3.5 as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Performance Stock Units
In the first quarter of 2024 and 2023, the Company granted PSUs to members of the Executive Leadership Team, including the CEO, with an aggregate award of 19,960 and 19,650 PSUs, respectively. The PSUs were valued at a weighted average grant date fair value per PSU equal to $122.24 in 2024 and $110.95 in 2023 using a Monte Carlo model. The performance target is based on the Company's total shareholder return ("TSR") relative to a Company selected peer group. The PSUs vest on the later of (i) the third anniversary of the grant date, and (ii) the date that the Board's Compensation & Human Capital Committee certifies the achievement of the applicable performance goals, in each case, subject to the recipient’s continued employment with the Company from the grant date through the vesting date. The number of shares that may be issued ranges from 0% to 200% based on relative TSR during the three-year performance period.
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The Company’s discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) was adopted in February 2023 by the Company’s Board of Directors and became effective in April 2023 upon approval by the Company’s stockholders. There are 750,000 shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance under the ESPP. The ESPP, which is intended to be an “employee stock purchase plan” under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code, permits eligible employees to purchase Common Stock through after-tax payroll deductions. Currently, the purchase price equals 85% of the fair market value of our Common Stock on the last trading day of the applicable quarterly purchase period. The maximum value of Common Stock that an eligible employee may purchase each calendar year is the lesser of 10% of an eligible employee’s annual pay and $25,000. There are four purchase periods in each calendar year under the ESPP, which begin on the first business day of each calendar quarter and end on the last business day of each calendar quarter. The first purchase period commenced in January 2025.
Deferred Compensation Plans
The Company maintains a non-qualified deferred compensation plan under which certain members of management are eligible to defer a maximum of 85% of their regular compensation (i.e., salary) and, in general, up to 85% of their incentive bonus. As of January 1, 2024, the limit was decreased from 85% to a maximum of 70% for both regular compensation and incentive bonus. The amounts deferred under this plan are credited with earnings or losses based upon changes in values of notional investments selected by the plan participant. The investment options available include notional investments in various stock, bond and money market funds as well as the Company’s Common Stock. Each plan participant is fully vested in the amounts the participant defers. The plan permits the Company to make profit sharing contributions that cannot otherwise be contributed to the qualified savings and profit-sharing plan due to limitations established by the Internal Revenue Service. These contributions vest under the same vesting schedule applicable to the qualified plan.
The liability to plan participants for contributions designated for notional investment in Common Stock is based on the quoted fair value of the Common Stock plus any dividends credited. The Company uses cash-settled hedging instruments to minimize the cost related to the volatility of Common Stock. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, the amount of the Company’s liability under the deferred compensation plan is included in Current and Deferred and Other Long-term Liabilities and was $135.8 and $118.2, respectively and the funded balances recorded in Other Assets amounted to $127.2 and $112.9, respectively. The amounts charged to earnings, including the effect of the hedges, totaled expense of $2.0, $3.7 and $1.2 in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Non-employee members of the Company’s Board are eligible to defer up to 100% of their directors’ compensation into a similar plan; however, the only option for investment is Common Stock. Members of the Board are fully vested in their account balance. As of December 31, 2024, there were approximately 88,000 shares of Common Stock from shares held as Treasury Stock in a rabbi trust to protect the interest of the directors’ deferred compensation plan participants in the event of a change of control.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(In millions, except share and per share data)
13.Share Repurchases
On October 28, 2021, the Board authorized a new share repurchase program, under which the Company may repurchase up to $1,000.0 in shares of Common Stock (the “2021 Share Repurchase Program”). The 2021 Share Repurchase Program does not have an expiration. The 2021 Share Repurchase Program did not modify the Company’s evergreen share repurchase program, authorized by the Board on January 29, 2014, under which the Company may repurchase, from time to time, Common Stock to reduce or eliminate dilution associated with issuances of Common Stock under its incentive plans.
In November 2023, the Company executed an agreement to purchase 3.3 million shares for $300.1, inclusive of fees, of which $229.3 was purchased under the evergreen share repurchase program and $70.8 was purchased under the 2021 Share Repurchase Program.
As a result of the Company’s stock repurchases, there remains $658.9 of share repurchase availability under the 2021 Share Repurchase Program as of December 31, 2024.
14.Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive income is defined as net income and other changes in stockholders’ equity from transactions and other events from sources other than stockholders.
The components of changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) are as follows:
Accumulated
Foreign
Defined
Other
Currency
Benefit
Derivative
Comprehensive
Adjustments
Plans
Agreements
Income (Loss)
Balance December 31, 2021
$
(30.2
)
$
(0.6
)
$
(37.4
)
$
(68.2
)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
(16.2
)
3.1
72.6
59.5
Amounts reclassified to consolidated statement of
income(a)
0.0
0.0
(2.5
)
(2.5
)
Tax benefit (expense)
0.0
(0.8
)
(17.3
)
(18.1
)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
(16.2
)
2.3
52.8
38.9
Balance December 31, 2022
$
(46.4
)
$
1.7
$
15.4
$
(29.3
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
8.6
3.9
(4.9
)
7.6
Amounts reclassified to consolidated statement of
income(a)
0.0
0.0
(7.3
)
(7.3
)
Tax benefit (expense)
0.0
(1.0
)
2.8
1.8
Other comprehensive income (loss)
8.6
2.9
(9.4
)
2.1
Balance December 31, 2023
$
(37.8
)
$
4.6
$
6.0
$
(27.2
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
(15.4
)
(0.2
)
20.8
5.2
Amounts reclassified to consolidated statement of
income(a)
0.0
0.0
(4.0
)
(4.0
)
Tax benefit (expense)
0.0
0.0
(4.9
)
(4.9
)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
(15.4
)
(0.2
)
11.9
(3.7
)
Balance December 31, 2024
$
(53.2
)
$
4.4
$
17.9
$
(30.9
)
(a)Amounts reclassified to cost of sales, selling, general and administrative expenses, or interest expense.
15.Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees
Commitments
a. The Company has a partnership with a supplier of raw materials that mines and processes sodium-based mineral deposits. The Company purchases the majority of its sodium-based raw material requirements from the partnership. The partnership agreement terminates upon two years’ written notice by either partner. Under the partnership agreement, the Company has an annual commitment to purchase
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(In millions, except share and per share data)
240,000 tons of sodium-based raw materials at the prevailing market price. The Company is not engaged in any other material transactions with the partnership or the partner supplier.
b. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had commitments of approximately $425.3. These commitments include the purchase of raw materials, packaging supplies and services from its vendors at market prices to enable the Company to respond quickly to changes in customer orders or requirements, as well as costs associated with licensing and promotion agreements.
c. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had various guarantees and letters of credit totaling $7.6.
d. In connection with the December 1, 2020 acquisition of the ZICAM® brand (the "Zicam Acquisition"), the Company deferred an additional cash payment of $20.0 related to certain indemnifications provided by the seller. The additional amount, to the extent not used in satisfaction of such indemnity obligations, is payable five years from the closing.
In connection with the December 24, 2021 TheraBreath Acquisition, the Company deferred payment of a $14.0 portion of the purchase price related to certain indemnity obligations provided by the seller. The deferred amount is payable in installments between two and four years from the closing, with the first installment payment of $2.0 paid in January 2024, an additional $2.0 paid in January 2025, and the remaining $10.0, to the extent not used or withheld in satisfaction of such indemnity obligations, to be paid in the first quarter and fourth quarter of 2025.
In connection with the October 13, 2022 Hero Acquisition, the Company deferred an additional cash payment of $8.0 to satisfy certain indemnification obligations. The additional amount, to the extent not used in satisfaction of such indemnity obligations, is payable five years from the closing.
e. In addition, in conjunction with the Company’s acquisition and divestiture activities, the Company entered into select guarantees and indemnifications of performance with respect to the fulfillment of the Company’s commitments under applicable purchase and sale agreements. The arrangements generally indemnify the buyer or seller for damages associated with breach of contract, inaccuracies in representations and warranties surviving the closing date and satisfaction of liabilities and commitments retained under the applicable contract. Representations and warranties that survive the closing date generally survive for periods up to five years or the expiration of the applicable statutes of limitations. Potential losses under the indemnifications are generally limited to a portion of the original transaction price, or to other lesser specific dollar amounts for select provisions. With respect to sale transactions, the Company also routinely enters into non-competition agreements for varying periods of time. Guarantees and indemnifications with respect to acquisition and divestiture activities, if triggered, could have a materially adverse impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Legal proceedings
f. In addition to the matters described above, from time to time in the ordinary course of its business the Company is the subject of, or party to, various pending or threatened legal, regulatory or governmental actions or other proceedings, including, without limitation, those relating to, intellectual property, commercial transactions, product liability, purported consumer class actions, employment matters, antitrust, environmental, health, safety and other compliance related matters. Such proceedings are generally subject to considerable uncertainty and their outcomes, and any related damages, may not be reasonably predictable or estimable. Any such proceedings could result in a material adverse outcome negatively impacting the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
16.Related Party Transactions
The following summarizes the balances and transactions between the Company and each of Armand and ArmaKleen, in which the Company held a 50% ownership interest.
Armand
ArmaKleen(2)
Year Ended December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
Purchases by Company
$
13.7
$
14.9
$
13.7
$
0.0
$
0.0
$
0.0
Sales by Company
$
0.0
$
0.0
$
0.0
$
0.9
$
1.4
$
0.9
Outstanding Accounts Receivable
$
0.9
$
1.6
$
0.9
$
0.0
$
1.4
$
1.1
Outstanding Accounts Payable
$
1.0
$
0.8
$
1.0
$
0.0
$
0.0
$
0.0
Administration & Management Oversight Services(1)
$
2.3
$
2.3
$
2.2
$
1.6
$
2.1
$
2.0
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(In millions, except share and per share data)
(1)Billed by Company and recorded as a reduction of SG&A expenses.
(2)In October 2024, the Company sold its 50% interest in ArmaKleen to our joint venture partner.
17.Segments
Segment Information
The Company operates three reportable segments: Consumer Domestic, Consumer International and Specialty Products Division. These segments are determined based on differences in the nature of products and organizational and ownership structures. The Company also has a Corporate segment.
Segment revenues are derived from the sale of the following products:
Segment
Products / Other
Consumer Domestic
Household and personal care products
Consumer International
Primarily personal care products
SPD
Specialty Products
Corporate
Equity in earnings of affiliates
As of December 31, 2024, the Company holds a 50% ownership interest in Armand. The Company's 50% interest in ArmaKleen was sold to our joint venture partner in October of 2024. The transaction is not material to the Company’s results of operations or cash flows. The Company’s equity in earnings of Armand and ArmaKleen, totaling $9.1, $8.7, and $12.3 for the three years ending December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, are included in the Corporate segment.
Our reportable segments comprise the structure used by our Chief Executive Officer, who has been determined to be the Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM") to make key operating decisions and assess performance. The CODM considers Operating Income for evaluating performance of each segment and making decisions about allocating capital and other resources to each segment. Asset information and capital expenditures are not regularly provided to the CODM.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(In millions, except share and per share data)
The following tables present financial information relating to the Company’s segments for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024:
Year Ended December 31, 2024
Consumer Domestic
Consumer International
SPD
Corporate(1)
Total Consolidated
Net Sales
$
4,732.3
$
1,071.5
$
303.3
-
$
6,107.1
Cost of sales
2,450.1
605.5
193.5
67.9
3,317.0
Gross Profit
2,282.2
466.0
109.8
(67.9
)
2,790.1
Marketing expenses
538.5
156.9
2.7
-
698.1
Research and Development(2)
123.7
12.7
3.3
-
139.7
Selling, general and administrative expenses
607.7
183.6
64.7
(67.9
)
788.1
VMS Trade name and other asset impairments
327.4
29.7
-
-
357.1
Income from Operations
684.9
83.1
39.1
-
807.1
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Consumer Domestic
Consumer International
SPD
Corporate(1)
Total Consolidated
Net Sales
$
4,571.2
$
975.7
$
321.0
$
-
$
5,867.9
Cost of sales
2,434.0
568.7
216.3
60.4
3,279.4
Gross Profit
2,137.2
407.0
104.7
(60.4
)
2,588.5
Marketing expenses
509.5
127.7
4.1
-
641.3
Research and Development(2)
107.1
11.1
4.2
-
122.4
Selling, general and administrative expenses
590.9
164.0
72.9
(60.4
)
767.4
Income from Operations
929.7
104.2
23.5
-
1,057.4
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Consumer Domestic
Consumer International
SPD
Corporate(1)
Total Consolidated
Net Sales
$
4,131.0
$
896.1
$
348.5
-
$
5,375.6
Cost of sales
2,336.9
523.7
230.7
34.3
3,125.6
Gross Profit
1,794.1
372.4
117.8
(34.3
)
2,250.0
Marketing expenses
412.9
117.7
4.6
-
535.2
Research and Development(2)
96.2
10.0
3.8
-
110.0
Selling, general and administrative expenses
436.6
136.8
56.9
(34.3
)
596.0
Flawless Trade name and other asset impairments
349.3
61.7
-
-
411.0
Income from Operations
499.1
46.2
52.5
-
597.8
(1)Corporate reflects the administrative costs of the production planning and logistics functions which are elements of Cost of Sales in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income but are allocated to the operating segments in Selling, General and Administrative expenses to determine operating segment income before income taxes. The increase in 2023 compared to 2022 is primarily due to higher incentive compensation costs.
(2)All costs for Research & Development administration, global compliance, technology support, packaging and sustainability are reported in the Consumer Domestic segment.
Other segment expenses for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024 include the following:
Consumer Domestic
Consumer International
SPD
Corporate
Total Consolidated
Depreciation & Amortization
$
198.7
$
29.1
$
10.2
$
1.1
$
239.1
182.7
27.7
13.6
1.2
225.2
172.1
30.1
13.8
3.0
219.0
Other than the differences noted in the footnote above, the accounting policies followed by each of the segments, including intersegment transactions, are substantially consistent with the accounting policies described in Note 1.
CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(In millions, except share and per share data)
Product line revenues from external customers for each of the three years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:
Household Products
$
2,584.3
$
2,484.1
$
2,272.0
Personal Care Products
2,148.0
2,087.1
1,859.0
Total Consumer Domestic
4,732.3
4,571.2
4,131.0
Total Consumer International
1,071.5
975.7
896.1
Total SPD
303.3
321.0
348.5
Total Consolidated Net Sales
$
6,107.1
$
5,867.9
$
5,375.6
Household Products include laundry, deodorizing, and cleaning products. Personal Care Products include condoms, pregnancy kits, oral care products, skin care products, hair care products and gummy dietary supplements.
Geographic Information
Approximately 82%, 83% and 83% of the net sales reported in the accompanying consolidated financial statements in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, were to customers in the U.S. Approximately 96%, 96% and 97% of long-lived assets were located in the U.S. at December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Other than the U.S., no one country accounts for more than 5% of consolidated net sales and 5% of total assets.
Customers
A group of four customers accounted for approximately 43% and 44% of consolidated net sales in 2024 and 2023, respectively. A group of four customers accounted for approximately 42% of consolidated net sales in 2022, of which a single customer (Walmart Inc. and its affiliates) accounted for approximately 23%, 23% and 24% in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.

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ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
a)Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) at the end of the period covered by this Annual Report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report are effective to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports filed under the Exchange Act are (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms, and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding the disclosure.
b)Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The Company’s management’s report on internal control over financial reporting is set forth in Item 8 of this Annual Report and is incorporated by reference herein. The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm has issued an audit report on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, which is set forth in Item 8 of this Annual Report.
c)Change in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
No change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
(c) During the quarter ended December 31, 2024, no director or officer (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Exchange Act) of the Company adopted or terminated any Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements (in each case, as defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K).

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ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the information under the captions “Election of Directors,” “Information about the Company’s Executive Officers,” “Corporate Governance and Other Board Matters - Code of Conduct,” “Corporate Governance and Other Board Matters- Board of Directors Meetings and Committees - Audit Committee,” and "Corporate Governance and Other Board Matters - Insider Trading Policies and Procedures" in the Company’s definitive proxy statement, which will be filed with the Commission not later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report.

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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the information under the captions “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “2024 Summary Compensation Table,” “2024 Grants of Plan Based Awards,” “2024 Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End,” “2024 Option Exercises and Stock Vested,” “2024 Nonqualified Deferred Compensation,” “Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control” and “Compensation & Human Capital Committee Report” in the Company’s definitive proxy statement, which will be filed with the Commission not later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report.

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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the information under the captions “Equity Compensation Plan Information as of December 31, 2024” and “Securities Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” in the Company’s definitive proxy statement, which will be filed with the Commission not later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report.

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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the information under the caption “Corporate Governance and other Board Matters - Board of Directors Independence” in the Company’s definitive proxy statement, which will be filed with the Commission not later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report.

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ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
Information required by this item in relation to our principal accountant, Deloitte & Touche LLP (PCAOB ID No. 34) is incorporated by reference to the information under the caption “Fees Paid to Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in the Company’s definitive proxy statement, which will be filed with the Commission not later than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report.
PART IV

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ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) 1. Financial Statements and Schedule
The following Consolidated Financial Statements are included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K:
Consolidated Statements of Income for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024
(a) 3. Exhibits
Unless otherwise noted, the file number for all the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission referenced below is 1-10585.
(3.1)
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2020.
(3.2)
Amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed on April 30, 2021.
(3.3)
Amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed on May 6, 2024.
(3.4)
By-laws of the Company, amended and restated as of April 27, 2023, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed on April 28, 2023.
(4.1)
Indenture, dated as of December 15, 2010, between Church & Dwight Co., Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, relating to the 2.875% Notes due 2022, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed on December 15, 2010.
(4.2)
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 26, 2012, between Church & Dwight Co., Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, relating to the 2.875% Notes due 2022, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed on September 26, 2012.
(4.3)
Indenture, dated as of December 9, 2014, between Church & Dwight Co., Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed on December 9, 2014.
(4.4)
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 25, 2017, between Church & Dwight Co., Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee, relating to the Notes, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed on July 25, 2017.
(4.5)
Indenture, dated as of December 10, 2021, between Church and Dwight Co., Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee, relating to the Notes, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed on December 10, 2021.
(4.6)
First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 10, 2021, between Church & Dwight Co., Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee, relating to the Notes, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed on December 10, 2021.
(4.7)
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 2, 2022, between Church & Dwight Co., Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed on June 2, 2022.
(4.8)
Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of November 2, 2022, between Church & Dwight Co., Inc. and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed on November 2, 2022.
(4.9)
Description of Registrant’s Securities, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
(10.1)
Credit Agreement dated June 16, 2022, among Church & Dwight Co., Inc., the initial lenders named therein, Bank of America, N.A., as lead administrative agent, swing line lender, and L/C issuer, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as co-administrative agent and syndication agent, and Truist Bank, as syndication agent incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 21, 2022.
(10.2)
Term Credit Agreement dated December 22, 2021, by and among Church & Dwight Co., Inc. the lenders party thereto, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
(10.3)
First Amendment to Credit Agreement dated June 16, 2022, among Church & Dwight Co., Inc., the lenders named therein, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 21, 2022.
(10.4)
Form of Commercial Paper Dealer Agreement, dated February 23, 2017, by and between Church & Dwight Co., Inc. and Dealer, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.
(10.5)
Form of Amended and Restated Commercial Paper Dealer Agreement, dated February 23, 2017, by and between Church & Dwight Co., Inc. and Dealer, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.
(10.6)
Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 17, 2017, among Church & Dwight Co., Inc., PIK Holdings, Inc., the Representative and the stockholders party thereto, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed on July 17, 2017.
*
(10.7)
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, effective as of June 1, 1997, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(f) to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997.

(10.8)
Amendment to the Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, effective January 1, 2007, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4.1 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

(10.9)
Amendment to the Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, effective February 1, 2012, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4.2 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.
*
(10.10)
Amendment to the Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Executive Deferred Compensation Plan II, dated July 25, 2023, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.
*
(10.11)
Amendment to the Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Executive Deferred Compensation Plan II, dated January 10, 2024 incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

(10.12)
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Executive Deferred Compensation Plan II, amended and restated as of January 1, 2012, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

(10.13)
Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors effective as of May 1, 2008, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 28, 2008.
*
(10.14)
Amended and Restated Compensation Plan for Directors, effective January 1, 2015, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

(10.15)
Amended and Restated Compensation Plan for Directors, dated November 1, 2017, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9.2 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.

(10.16)
Amended and Restated Compensation Plan for Directors, dated February 1, 2023, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
*
(10.17)
Amended and Restated Compensation Plan for Directors, dated November 1, 2023, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

(10.18)
The Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Stock Award Plan as amended, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 29, 2007.
*
(10.19)
The Stock Option Plan for Directors, effective as of January 1, 1991, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(j) to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.

(10.20)
Church & Dwight Co., Inc., Amended and Restated Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to the Company’s proxy statement for its 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, filed on March 21, 2013.
*
(10.21)
First Amendment to Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Amended and Restated Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2019.

(10.22)
Form of Award Agreement for CEO and EVPs Under the Church & Dwight Co., Inc., Amended and Restated Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2019.
*
(10.23)
Form of Award Agreement for CEO and EVPs Under the Church & Dwight Co., Inc., Amended and Restated Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13.1 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
*
(10.24)
Form of Award Agreement for Employees Under the Church & Dwight Co., Inc., Amended and Restated Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12.2 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

(10.25)
Form of Award Agreement for Employees Under the Church & Dwight Co., Inc., Amended and Restated Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14.1 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.

(10.26)
Form of Award Agreement for Directors Under the Church & Dwight Co., Inc., Amended and Restated Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12.1 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
*
(10.27)
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Amended and Restated Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to Appendix A to the Company’s proxy statement for its 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, filed on March 18, 2022.

(10.28)
Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Grant Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed on June 3, 2022.

(10.29)
Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Grant Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed on May 2, 2024.

(10.30)
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed on February 6, 2023.

(10.31)
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed on May 2, 2024.

(10.32)
Form of Performance Stock Unit Grant Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed on February 6, 2023.

(10.33)
Form of Performance Stock Unit Grant Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed on May 2, 2024.

(10.34)
Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Grant Agreement, for Directors, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

(10.35)
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement, for Directors, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

(10.36)
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Third Amended and Restated Annual Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed on December 6, 2018.
*
(10.37)
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Fourth Amended and Restated Annual Incentive Plan, dated October 31, 2023, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2023.

*
(10.38)
Church & Dwight Co., Inc Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as approved by the Company’s stockholders on April 27, 2023, and amended and restated as of November 22, 2024.

(10.39)
Employment Agreement, dated October 31, 2011, by and between the Company and Patrick de Maynadier, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

(10.40)
Employment Agreement, dated August 23, 2006, by and between the Company and Matthew T. Farrell, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 29, 2006.

(10.41)
Amended and Restated Change in Control and Severance Agreement, entered into by and between the Company and Matthew T. Farrell, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed on February 2, 2016.

(10.42)
Form of Amended and Restated Change in Control and Severance Agreement entered into by and between the Company and each of the senior executive officers (other than Matthew T. Farrell), incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K filed on February 2, 2016.
(10.43)
Lease Agreement (Build to Suit), dated July 20, 2011, between Church & Dwight Co., Inc. and CD 95 L.L.C., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.


(10.44)
Offer Letter, dated October 11, 2024, between Church & Dwight Co., Inc. and Carlos Ruiz Rabago.

(19)
Policy on Trading in Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Securities by Directors, Officers and Other Employees

(21)
List of the Company’s subsidiaries.

(23)
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

(31.1)
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act.

(31.2)
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of the Company pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act.

(32.1)
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

(32.2)
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of the Company pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
(97.1)
Policy Relating to Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation incorporated by reference to Exhibit 97.1 to the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
(101.INS)
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(101.SCH)
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(104)
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