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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 3, 2024

CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-0849516-0716709
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

50 East Broad Street, Rochester, NY 14614
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code  (585) 678-7100
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Class A Common StockSTZNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.



Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 3, 2024, Constellation Brands, Inc. (“Constellation” or the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, issued a news release (the “release”) announcing its financial condition and results of operations as of and for the second fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2024. A copy of the release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. The projections constituting the guidance included in the release involve risks and uncertainties, the outcome of which cannot be foreseen at this time; therefore, actual results may vary materially from these forecasts. In this regard, see the information included in the release under the caption “Forward-Looking Statements.”

The information in the release is “furnished” and not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Such information may be incorporated by reference in another filing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or the Securities Act of 1933 only if and to the extent such subsequent filing specifically references the information incorporated by reference herein.

The release contains non-GAAP financial measures; in the release these are referred to as “comparable,” “adjusted,” or “comparable Canopy EIE” measures. For purposes of Regulation G, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a registrant’s historical or future financial performance, financial position, or cash flows that excludes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of excluding amounts, that are included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the statement of income, balance sheet, or statement of cash flows (or equivalent statements) of the registrant; or includes amounts, or is subject to adjustments that have the effect of including amounts, that are excluded from the most directly comparable measure so calculated and presented. In this regard, GAAP refers to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, the Company has provided reconciliations within the release of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

Comparable measures, including those presenting the impact of the Company’s former equity method investment in Canopy Growth Corporation and adjusted measures are provided because management uses this information in monitoring and evaluating the results and underlying business trends of the core operations of the Company and/or in internal goal setting. In addition, the Company believes this information provides investors, financial analysts covering the Company, rating agencies, and other external users valuable insight on underlying business trends and results in order to evaluate year-over-year financial performance.


Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 3, 2024, Constellation issued the release, a copy of which is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

References to Constellation’s website and/or other social media sites or platforms in the release do not incorporate by reference the information on such websites, social media sites, or platforms into this Current Report on Form 8-K, and Constellation disclaims any such incorporation by reference. The information in the release attached as Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01 in satisfaction of the public disclosure requirements of Regulation FD. This information is “furnished” and not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Such information may be incorporated by reference in another filing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or the Securities Act of 1933 only if and to the extent such subsequent filing specifically references the information incorporated by reference herein.





Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.Description
99.1
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).



SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date:October 3, 2024CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.
By:/s/ Garth Hankinson
Garth Hankinson
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1
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Beer Business Delivers Solid Mid-Single Digit Net Sales Growth and Maintains Momentum of Operating Margin Expansion With Double-Digit Operating Income Growth
Company Continues to Outpace CPG Sector Dollar Sales Growth and Advances Capital Allocation Priorities, Achieving Net Leverage Ratio Target While Returning ~$250 Million to Shareholders in Share Repurchases
Net
Sales
Operating
Income (Loss)
Net Income (Loss)
Attributable to CBI
Adjusted Earnings Before
Interest & Taxes
Diluted Net Income
(Loss) Per Share
Attributable to CBI
(EPS)
Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Highlights (1) | In millions, except per share data
Reported$2,919$(1,229)$(1,199)$(1,231)$(6.59)
% Change3%NMNMNMNM
Comparable$2,919$1,090$788$1,093$4.32
% Change3%13%13%12%14%
(1) Definitions of reported, comparable, and adjusted as well as reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures, are contained elsewhere in this news release. Comparable and adjusted amounts are non-GAAP financial measures. NM=Not Meaningful

HIGHLIGHTS
Generates reported EPS of $(6.59), inclusive of non-cash goodwill impairment loss for the Wine and Spirits business of $2.25 billion, and comparable EPS of $4.32
Beer Business dollar sales growth outperforms total beverage industry and combined beverage alcohol categories in Circana tracked channels; disciplined operational efficiency and cost management initiatives enable incremental marketing investments launched in Q3 of fiscal 2025
Wine and Spirits Business continues to advance commercial and operational actions expected to drive sequential net sales and operating income improvements in Q3 and Q4 fiscal 2025



Generates year-to-date operating cash flow of $1.9 billion, a 15% increase, and free cash flow of $1.2 billion, a 12% increase
Updates fiscal 2025 reported EPS outlook to $4.05 - $4.25 and affirms recently updated comparable EPS outlook of $13.60 - $13.80, including $449 million of shares repurchased through August 2024
Affirms fiscal 2025 operating cash flow target of $2.8 - $3.0 billion and free cash flow projection of $1.4 - $1.5 billion
Declares quarterly cash dividend of $1.01 per share Class A Common Stock
CONSTELLATION
BRANDS GROWTH
OUTPACES
CPG SECTOR BY
1.3 PERCENTAGE
POINTS IN
DOLLAR SALES
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BEER BUSINESS
DELIVERS
3RD HIGHEST
SHARE GAIN
IN BEVERAGE
INDUSTRY IN
DOLLAR SALES
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CRAFT SPIRITS
PORTFOLIO
ACHIEVES HIGH
SINGLE-DIGIT
GROWTH IN
DOLLAR SALES,
OUTPERFORMING
HIGHER-END
SPIRITS SEGMENT
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Circana, total U.S. Multi-Outlet + Convenience, 12 weeks ended on September 1, 2024.
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"While the current macroeconomic backdrop has weighed on demand for beverage alcohol - and for consumer packaged goods, more broadly - we continued to deliver strong performance in Q2 of Fiscal '25. Our company once again outperformed the dollar sales growth of the total CPG sector, and our Beer Business remained both the #1 share gainer in its category and a top 3 share gainer in the broader beverage industry. Our relentless focus on delivering top-tier growth and winning in the marketplace,as well as on driving efficiencies,
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"We achieved an important milestone of our capital allocation priorities, having reached our target ~3.0x net leverage ratio, on a comparable basis. Importantly, consistent with those same priorities, we also returned an additional ~$250 million of cash to shareholders through share repurchases, while continuing to pay our dividend and advance our brewery investments. We are also pleased to be deploying incremental marketing investments in our Beer Business, as our cost savings and efficiency initiatives have
supported another quarter with a double-digit increase in comparable EPS, in line with our full-year outlook."
delivered results above our initial expectations. All in, we continue to make progress and remain focused on our value creation efforts."
Bill NewlandsGarth Hankinson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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beer
ShipmentsDepletionsNet Sales
Operating
Income (Loss)
Three Months Ended | In millions; branded product, 24-pack, 12-ounce case equivalents
August 31, 2024128.6$2,530.2$1,077.7
August 31, 2023123.0$2,392.7$953.9
% Change4.6%2.4%6%13%
HIGHLIGHTS
Our Beer Business achieved a solid 6% net sales increase primarily driven by a 4.6% rise in shipment volumes.
Depletion volume had growth of 2.4% including the impact of one less selling day. The increase was driven by ongoing demand growth for Modelo Especial of approximately 5%, Pacifico of approximately 23%, and the Modelo Chelada brands of approximately 2%; while Corona Extra declined approximately 3%.
In Circana channels, our dollar sales and volume growth outpaced the total beer category by 5.3 and 6.2 percentage points, respectively, and the high-end segment by 3.8 percentage points across both measures. Our Beer Business was the #1 dollar share gainer for the 12th consecutive quarter and #1 volume share gainer in the total beer category in the U.S., adding 1.1 and 1.0 points, respectively.
Additionally, our Beer Business had 3 of the top 15 dollar share gaining brands across the total Beer category as:
Modelo Especial remained the #1 brand share gainer and #1 brand across the whole U.S. beer category in dollar sales;
Corona Extra maintained its position as a top 5 brand across the entire U.S. beer category in dollar sales and gained share;
Pacifico continued to grow rapidly and remained the #4 dollar share gainer across the overall U.S. beer category; and
Modelo Chelada Limón y Sal was a top 15 overall dollar share gainer in the U.S. beer market.

Operating margin increased 270 basis points to 42.6% supported by benefits from ongoing cost saving initiatives, fixed cost absorption driven by volume growth, favorable pricing, and lapping of costs related to the voluntary keg recall in Q2 fiscal 2024, partially offset by higher marketing investments.
The Beer Business continues to expect net sales growth of 6 - 8% and operating income growth outlook of 11 - 12% for fiscal 2025.
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CAPITAL EXPANSION
The company had approximately 48 million hectoliters of capacity across its existing facilities in Mexico at the end of fiscal 2024. From fiscal 2025 to fiscal 2028, the company expects approximately $3 billion of capital expenditures to continue the development of modular additions at existing facilities in Mexico and its third brewery site at Veracruz.

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wine and spirits
Shipments
Depletions
Net Sales
Operating
Income (Loss)
Three Months Ended | In millions; branded product, 9-liter case equivalents
August 31, 20245.5$388.7$70.5
August 31, 20236.1$444.1$80.7
% Change(9.8%)(17.6%)(12%)(13%)
HIGHLIGHTS
Our Wine and Spirits net sales declined 12% driven by a 9.8% decrease in shipment volumes, as the business continues to face challenging market conditions, primarily in the U.S. wholesale channel across most price segments in the wine category.
While wine and mainstream spirits depletion volumes were also affected by challenging market conditions, our craft spirits portfolio delivered depletion growth of 1.3% primarily driven by increases in Mi CAMPO of 23% and Nelson's Green Brier of 15%.

Operating margin remained relatively flat at 18.1% primarily driven by product mix changes and lower volumes, offset by lower other SG&A and higher contractual distributor payments.
The Wine and Spirits Business continues to expect net sales decline of 4 - 6% and operating income decline of 16 - 18%, inclusive of commercial and operational initiatives underway to address broader market headwinds for fiscal 2025.

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outlook
The table sets forth management's current EPS expectations for fiscal 2025 compared to fiscal 2024 actual results.
ReportedComparable
FY25 Estimate
FY24 Actual
FY25 Estimate
FY24 Actual
Fiscal Year Ending February 28/29$4.05 - $4.25$9.39$13.60 - $13.80$12.38
Fiscal 2025 Guidance Assumptions:
Enterprise: net sales growth of 4 - 6%
Beer: net sales growth of 6 - 8%
Wine and Spirits: net sales decline of 4 - 6%
Enterprise: operating income growth (decline): reported of (63)% - (62)% and comparable of 8 - 9%
Beer: operating income growth of 11 - 12%
Wine and Spirits: operating income decline of 16 - 18%
Corporate expense: $260 million
Interest expense, net: $430 million

Tax rate: reported approximately 9%;
comparable approximately 18.5%
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding: approximately 183 million; inclusive of share repurchases
Operating cash flow: $2.8 - $3.0 billion
Capital expenditures: $1.4 - $1.5 billion, including approximately $1.2 billion targeted for Mexico beer operations activities
Free cash flow: $1.4 - $1.5 billion


QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
On October 1, 2024, Constellation’s board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.01 per share of Class A Common Stock payable on November 21, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 5, 2024.


A copy of this news release, including the attachments and other financial information that may be discussed during the call, will be available on our investor relations website, ir.cbrands.com, prior to the call.


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ABOUT CONSTELLATION BRANDS
Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our mission is to build brands that people love because we believe elevating human connections is Worth Reaching For. It’s worth our dedication, hard work, and calculated risks to anticipate market trends and deliver more for our consumers, shareholders, employees, and industry. This dedication is what has driven us to become one of the fastest-growing, large CPG companies in the U.S. at retail, and it drives our pursuit to deliver what’s next.

Every day, people reach for our high-end, iconic imported beer brands such as those in the Corona brand family like the flagship Corona Extra, Modelo Especial and the flavorful lineup of Modelo Cheladas, Pacifico, and Victoria; our fine wine and craft spirits brands, including The Prisoner Wine Company, Robert Mondavi Winery, Casa Noble Tequila, and High West Whiskey; and our premium wine brands such as Kim Crawford and Meiomi.

As an agriculture-based company, we have a long history of operating sustainably and responsibly. Our ESG strategy is embedded into our business and our work focuses on serving as good stewards of the environment, enhancing social equity within our industry and communities, and promoting responsible beverage alcohol consumption. These commitments ground our aspirations beyond driving the bottom line as we work to create a future that is truly Worth Reaching For.

To learn more, visit www.cbrands.com and follow us on X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

MEDIA CONTACTSINVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACTS
Amy Martin585-678-7141amy.martin@cbrands.comJoseph Suarez773-551-4397joseph.suarez@cbrands.com
Carissa Guzski
315-525-7362
carissa.guzski@cbrands.com
Snehal Shah847-385-4940snehal.shah@cbrands.com
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Reported basis (“reported”) are derived from amounts as reported under generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. Comparable basis (“comparable”) are amounts which exclude items that affect comparability (“comparable adjustments”), as they are not reflective of core operations of the segments. The company’s measure of segment profitability excludes comparable adjustments, which is consistent with the measure used by management to evaluate results. The company discusses various non-GAAP measures in this news release (“release”). Financial statements, as well as supplemental schedules and tables reconciling non-GAAP measures, together with definitions of these measures and the reasons management uses these measures, are included in this release.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements made under the heading Outlook and all statements other than statements of historical fact set forth in this release, including statements regarding our business strategy, strategic vision, growth plans, operational and commercial execution initiatives, innovation, new products, future operations, financial position, expected net sales, expenses, hedging programs, marketing investments, cost savings and efficiency initiatives, operating income, capital expenditures, effective tax rates, anticipated tax liabilities, operating cash flow, and free cash flow, estimated diluted EPS and shares outstanding, expected volume, inventory, supply and demand levels, balance, and trends, macroeconomic headwinds, future payments of dividends, amount, manner, and timing of share repurchases under the share repurchase authorizations, access to capital markets, liquidity and capital resources, value creation efforts, and prospects, plans, and objectives of management, as well as information concerning expected actions of third parties, are forward-looking statements (collectively, “Projections”) that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in, or implied, by the Projections.

When used in this release, the words “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,“ and similar expressions are intended to identify Projections, although not all Projections contain such identifying words. All Projections speak only as of the date of this release. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any Projections, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. The Projections are based on management’s current expectations and, unless otherwise noted, do not take into account the impact of any future acquisition, investment, merger, or other business combination, divestiture (including any associated amount of incremental contingent consideration payment paid or received), restructuring or other strategic business realignment, or financing or share repurchase that may be completed after the issuance of this release. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the Projections are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. In addition to the risks and uncertainties of ordinary business operations and conditions in the general economy and markets in which we compete, the Projections contained in this release are also subject to the risk, uncertainty, and possible variance from our current expectations regarding:

water, agricultural and other raw material, and packaging material supply, production, and/or shipment difficulties which could adversely affect our ability to supply our customers;
the ability to respond to anticipated inflationary pressures, including reductions in consumer discretionary income and our ability to pass along rising costs through increased selling prices;
actual impact to supply, production levels, and costs from global supply chain disruptions and constraints, transportation challenges (including from labor strikes or other labor activities), shifting consumer behaviors, wildfires, and severe weather events;
reliance on complex information systems and third-party global networks as well as risks associated with cybersecurity and artificial intelligence;
economic and other uncertainties associated with our international operations;
dependence on limited facilities for production of our Mexican beer brands, including beer operations expansion, optimization, and/or construction activities, scope, capacity, supply, costs (including impairments), capital expenditures, and timing;
operational disruptions or catastrophic loss to our breweries, wineries, other production facilities, or distribution systems;
the impact of military conflicts, geopolitical tensions, and responses, including on inflation, supply chains, commodities, energy, and cybersecurity;
climate change, ESG regulatory compliance, failure to meet emissions, stewardship, and other ESG targets, objectives, or ambitions, and timing changes for our ESG reporting;
reliance on wholesale distributors, major retailers, and government agencies;
contamination and degradation of product quality from diseases, pests, weather, and other conditions;
communicable disease outbreaks, pandemics, or other widespread public health crises and associated governmental containment actions;
effects of employee labor activities that could increase our costs;
a potential decline in the consumption of products we sell and our dependence on sales of our Mexican beer brands;
impacts of our acquisition, divestiture, investment, and new product development strategies and activities;
the success of operational and commercial execution, cost savings, and efficiency initiatives;
dependence upon our trademarks and proprietary rights, including the failure to protect our intellectual property rights;
potential damage to our reputation;
competition in our industry and for talent;
our indebtedness and interest rate fluctuations;
our international operations, worldwide and regional economic trends and financial market conditions, including macroeconomic headwinds, geopolitical uncertainty, or other governmental rules and regulations;
class action or other litigation we may face;
potential write-downs of our intangible assets, such as goodwill and trademarks, including potential future impairments of our Wine and Spirits goodwill;
changes to tax laws, fluctuations in our effective tax rate, including tax impacts resulting from the non-deductible portion of the Wine and Spirits goodwill impairment and the sale of the remaining assets at the Mexicali Brewery, accounting for tax positions, the resolution of tax disputes, changes to accounting standards, elections, assertions, or policies, and the impact of a global minimum tax rate;
amount, timing, and source of funds for any share repurchases;
amount and timing of future dividends;
Sands family members' ownership of our Class A Common Stock and Board of Director nomination rights as well as the choice-of-forum provision in our Amended and Restated By-laws; and
other factors and uncertainties disclosed in our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, which could cause actual future performance to differ materially from our current expectations.
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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions)
(unaudited)

August 31,
2024
February 29,
2024
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$64.6 $152.4 
Accounts receivable871.3 832.8 
Inventories2,098.6 2,078.3 
Prepaid expenses and other612.3 666.0 
Total current assets3,646.8 3,729.5 
Property, plant, and equipment7,898.8 8,055.2 
Goodwill5,715.4 7,980.3 
Intangible assets2,763.0 2,731.7 
Deferred income taxes1,963.9 2,055.0 
Other assets1,091.2 1,140.0 
Total assets$23,079.1 $25,691.7 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings$508.1 $241.4 
Current maturities of long-term debt404.7 956.8 
Accounts payable1,099.4 1,107.1 
Other accrued expenses and liabilities901.6 836.4 
Total current liabilities2,913.8 3,141.7 
Long-term debt, less current maturities10,683.6 10,681.1 
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities1,325.8 1,804.3 
Total liabilities14,923.2 15,627.1 
CBI stockholders’ equity7,870.8 9,743.1 
Noncontrolling interests285.1 321.5 
Total stockholders’ equity8,155.9 10,064.6 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$23,079.1 $25,691.7 
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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
August 31,
2024
August 31,
2023
August 31,
2024
August 31,
2023
Sales$3,139.1 $3,053.0 $5,999.8 $5,752.5 
Excise taxes(220.2)(216.2)(419.1)(400.8)
Net sales2,918.9 2,836.8 5,580.7 5,351.7 
Cost of product sold(1,407.1)(1,386.9)(2,665.1)(2,644.0)
Gross profit1,511.8 1,449.9 2,915.6 2,707.7 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses(491.2)(471.2)(953.4)(964.3)
Goodwill impairment
(2,250.0)— (2,250.0)— 
Operating income (loss)(1,229.4)978.7 (287.8)1,743.4 
Income (loss) from unconsolidated investments(1.2)(20.2)80.8 (435.6)
Interest expense, net
(104.0)(110.6)(206.8)(229.5)
Income (loss) before income taxes(1,334.6)847.9 (413.8)1,078.3 
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes152.2 (147.2)124.2 (238.4)
Net income (loss)(1,182.4)700.7 (289.6)839.9 
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(16.6)(10.7)(32.4)(14.0)
Net income (loss) attributable to CBI$(1,199.0)$690.0 $(322.0)$825.9 
Class A Common Stock:
Net income (loss) per common share attributable to CBI – basic
$(6.59)$3.76 $(1.77)$4.50 
Net income (loss) per common share attributable to CBI – diluted
$(6.59)$3.74 $(1.77)$4.49 
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic
181.947 183.498 182.356 183.384 
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted
181.947 184.277 182.356 184.074 
Cash dividends declared per common share
$1.01 $0.89 $2.02 $1.78 
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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions)
(unaudited)

Six Months Ended
August 31,
2024
August 31,
2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)$(289.6)$839.9 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Unrealized net (gain) loss on securities measured at fair value2.5 74.4 
Deferred tax provision (benefit)(178.5)26.3 
Depreciation220.8 213.7 
Stock-based compensation41.0 32.5 
Equity in (earnings) losses of equity method investees and related activities, net of distributed earnings(1.9)226.5 
Noncash lease expense57.7 43.3 
Impairment of equity method investments
2.1 135.8 
Net gain on conversion and exchange to Canopy exchangeable shares
(83.3)— 
Goodwill impairment
2,250.0 — 
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from purchase and sale of business:
Accounts receivable(40.6)(30.0)
Inventories14.7 81.3 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(77.7)(47.9)
Accounts payable134.5 (56.4)
Deferred revenue9.7 17.6 
Other accrued expenses and liabilities(55.4)(33.9)
Other(133.7)98.9 
Total adjustments2,161.9 782.1 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities1,872.3 1,622.0 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of property, plant, and equipment(703.1)(582.0)
Purchase of business, net of cash acquired(158.3)(7.5)
Investments in equity method investees and securities(19.0)(27.6)
Proceeds from sale of assets32.8 14.8 
Proceeds from sale of business 5.4 
Other investing activities(10.0)(4.0)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(857.6)(600.9)
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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions)
(unaudited)

Six Months Ended
August 31,
2024
August 31,
2023
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 744.8 
Principal payments of long-term debt(554.3)(805.1)
Net proceeds from (repayments of) short-term borrowings266.7 (697.9)
Dividends paid(368.6)(327.6)
Purchases of treasury stock(449.2)(35.0)
Proceeds from shares issued under equity compensation plans48.4 86.2 
Payments of minimum tax withholdings on stock-based payment awards(13.8)(11.2)
Payments of debt issuance, debt extinguishment, and other financing costs (5.3)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests(32.5)(21.3)
Payment of contingent consideration (0.7)— 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(1,104.0)(1,072.4)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents1.5 1.1 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(87.8)(50.2)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period152.4 133.5 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$64.6 $83.3 

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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUMMARIZED SEGMENT, INCOME (LOSS) FROM UNCONSOLIDATED INVESTMENTS,
AND DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION INFORMATION
(in millions)
(unaudited)

Management excludes items that affect comparability from its evaluation of the results of each operating segment as these comparable adjustments are not reflective of core operations of the segments. Segment operating performance and the incentive compensation of segment management are evaluated based on core segment operating income (loss) which does not include the impact of these comparable adjustments.
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
August 31, 2024August 31, 2023Percent
Change
August 31, 2024August 31, 2023Percent
Change
Consolidated
Net sales$2,918.9 $2,836.8 %$5,580.7 $5,351.7 %
Gross profit$1,511.8 $1,449.9 %$2,915.6 $2,707.7 %
Operating income (loss)$(1,229.4)$978.7 NM$(287.8)$1,743.4 (117 %)
% Net salesNM34.5 %NM32.6 %
Income (loss) from unconsolidated investments
$(1.2)$(20.2)94 %$80.8 $(435.6)119 %
Depreciation and amortization
$109.6 $108.7 %$221.5 $214.4 %
Comparable adjustments (1)
Gross profit$(18.6)$23.9 NM$3.4 $(10.9)NM
Operating income (loss)$(2,319.2)$10.9 NM$(2,301.6)$(51.6)NM
Income (loss) from unconsolidated investments$(4.5)$(7.4)NM$78.8 $(391.8)NM
Beer
Net sales$2,530.2 $2,392.7 %$4,803.0 $4,491.3 %
Segment gross profit$1,366.4 $1,228.7 11 %$2,579.5 $2,327.4 11 %
% Net sales54.0 %51.4 %53.7 %51.8 %
Segment operating income (loss)$1,077.7 $953.9 13 %$2,000.7 $1,751.7 14 %
% Net sales42.6 %39.9 %41.7 %39.0 %
Segment depreciation and amortization
$82.5 $81.4 %$168.9 $160.2 %
Wine and Spirits
Wine net sales$336.2 $383.9 (12 %)$665.5 $744.9 (11 %)
Spirits net sales52.5 60.2 (13 %)112.2 115.5 (3 %)
Net sales
$388.7 $444.1 (12 %)$777.7 $860.4 (10 %)
Segment gross profit$164.0 $197.3 (17 %)$332.7 $391.2 (15 %)
% Net sales42.2 %44.4 %42.8 %45.5 %
Segment operating income (loss)$70.5 $80.7 (13 %)$130.2 $160.0 (19 %)
% Net sales18.1 %18.2 %16.7 %18.6 %
Segment income (loss) from unconsolidated investments
$5.4 $8.3 (35 %)$5.8 $10.6 (45 %)
Segment depreciation and amortization
$21.5 $23.1 (7 %)$42.8 $45.6 (6 %)
Corporate Operations and Other
Segment operating income (loss)$(58.4)$(66.8)13 %$(117.1)$(116.7)— %
Segment income (loss) from unconsolidated investments
$(2.1)$(21.1)90 %$(3.8)$(54.4)93 %
Segment depreciation and amortization
$5.6 $4.2 33 %$9.8 $8.6 14 %
(1)See page 12 for further information on comparable adjustments.
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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL SHIPMENT AND DEPLETION INFORMATION
(in millions)
(unaudited)

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
August 31,
2024
August 31,
2023
Percent
Change
August 31,
2024
August 31,
2023
Percent
Change
Beer
(branded product, 24-pack, 12-ounce case equivalents)
Shipments128.6 123.0 4.6 %243.7 230.0 6.0 %
Depletions (1) (2)
2.4 %4.2 %
Wine and Spirits
(branded product, 9-liter case equivalents)
Shipments5.5 6.1 (9.8 %)11.1 12.0 (7.5 %)
U.S. Wholesale shipments
4.9 5.3 (7.5 %)9.8 10.5 (6.7 %)
Depletions (1)
(17.6 %)(15.1 %)
(1)
Depletions represent U.S. distributor shipments of our respective branded products to retail customers, based on third-party data.
(2)
Includes an adjustment to remove volumes associated with the craft beer brand divestitures for the period March 1, 2023, through May 31, 2023, included in the six months ended August 31, 2023.
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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)

We report our financial results in accordance with GAAP. However, non-GAAP financial measures, as defined in the reconciliation tables below, are provided because we use this information in evaluating the results of our core operations and/or internal goal setting. In addition, we believe this information provides our investors valuable insight on underlying business trends and results in order to evaluate year-over-year financial performance. See the tables below for supplemental financial data and corresponding reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures for the periods presented. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, or superior to, our reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
August 31,
2024
August 31,
2023
Percent
Change
August 31,
2024
August 31,
2023
Percent
Change
Operating income (loss) (GAAP)$(1,229.4)$978.7 NM$(287.8)$1,743.4 (117 %)
Comparable adjustments (Non-GAAP) (1)
2,319.2 (10.9)2,301.6 51.6 
Comparable operating income (loss) (Non-GAAP)$1,089.8 $967.8 13 %$2,013.8 $1,795.0 12 %
% Net sales37.3 %34.1 %36.1 %33.5 %
Net income (loss) attributable to CBI (GAAP)$(1,199.0)$690.0 NM$(322.0)$825.9 (139 %)
Net income (loss) attributable to
noncontrolling interests (GAAP)
16.6 10.7 32.4 14.0 
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes (GAAP)(152.2)147.2 (124.2)238.4 
Interest expense, net (GAAP)104.0 110.6 206.8 229.5 
Adjusted EBIT (Non-GAAP)(1,230.6)958.5 NM(207.0)1,307.8 (116 %)
Comparable adjustments (Non-GAAP) (1)
2,323.7 (3.5)2,222.8 443.4 
Comparable Canopy EIE (Non-GAAP) (2)
 19.5  50.3 
Comparable EBIT (Non-GAAP)$1,093.1 $974.5 12 %$2,015.8 $1,801.5 12 %
Net income (loss) attributable to CBI (GAAP)$(1,199.0)$690.0 NM$(322.0)$825.9 (139 %)
Comparable adjustments (Non-GAAP) (1)
1,986.6 (8.2)1,764.1 390.4 
Comparable Canopy EIE (Non-GAAP) (2)
 17.8  42.1 
Comparable net income (loss) attributable to CBI (Non-GAAP)$787.6 $699.6 13 %$1,442.1 $1,258.4 15 %
EPS (GAAP)
$(6.59)$3.74 NM$(1.77)$4.49 (139 %)
Comparable adjustments (Non-GAAP) (1)
10.89 (0.04)9.64 2.12 
Comparable Canopy EIE (Non-GAAP) (2)
 0.10  0.23 
Comparable EPS (Non-GAAP) (3)
$4.32 $3.80 14 %$7.88 $6.84 15 %
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted (3)
182.486 184.277 182.960 184.074 
(1)See page 12 for further information on comparable adjustments.
(2)See page 14 for further information on comparable Canopy EIE.
(3)Comparable basis diluted net income (loss) per share (“comparable EPS”) may not sum due to rounding as each item is computed independently. The comparable adjustments and comparable EPS are calculated on a fully dilutive basis. For the three months and six months ended August 31, 2024, we have excluded 0.539 million and 0.604 million weighted average common shares outstanding, respectively, as the effect of including these would have been anti-dilutive.
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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (continued)
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)

The comparable adjustments that impacted comparability in our results for each period are as follows:
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
August 31,
2024
August 31,
2023
August 31,
2024
August 31,
2023
Net gain (loss) on undesignated commodity derivative contracts$(24.3)$19.1 $(9.7)$(15.6)
Flow through of inventory step-up(1.3)(0.8)(2.4)(1.5)
Settlements of undesignated commodity derivative contracts7.0 5.6 15.5 6.2 
Comparable adjustments, Gross profit(18.6)23.9 3.4 (10.9)
Goodwill impairment(2,250.0)— (2,250.0)— 
Restructuring and other strategic business development costs(24.5)(3.4)(26.3)(18.3)
Transition services agreements activity(4.8)(7.0)(7.6)(12.7)
Transaction, integration, and other acquisition-related costs(0.6)(0.3)(0.8)(0.6)
Other gains (losses)(20.7)(2.3)(20.3)(9.1)
Comparable adjustments, Operating income (loss)(2,319.2)10.9 (2,301.6)(51.6)
Comparable adjustments, Income (loss) from unconsolidated investments(4.5)(7.4)78.8 (391.8)
Comparable adjustments, Adjusted EBIT(2,323.7)3.5 (2,222.8)(443.4)
Comparable adjustments, Interest expense, net
(0.3)— (0.3)(0.7)
Comparable adjustments, (Provision for) benefit from income taxes337.4 4.7 459.0 53.7 
Comparable adjustments, Net income (loss) attributable to CBI$(1,986.6)$8.2 $(1,764.1)$(390.4)
Undesignated commodity derivative contracts
Net gain (loss) on undesignated commodity derivative contracts represents a net gain (loss) from the changes in fair value of undesignated commodity derivative contracts. The net gain (loss) is reported outside of segment operating results until such time that the underlying exposure is recognized in the segment operating results. At settlement, the net gain (loss) from the changes in fair value of the undesignated commodity derivative contracts is reported in the appropriate operating segment, allowing the results of our operating segments to reflect the economic effects of the commodity derivative contracts without the resulting unrealized mark to fair value volatility.
Flow through of inventory step-up
In connection with acquisitions, the allocation of purchase price in excess of book value for certain inventories on hand at the date of acquisition is referred to as inventory step-up. Inventory step-up represents an assumed manufacturing profit attributable to the acquired business prior to acquisition.
Goodwill impairment
We recognized a goodwill impairment in connection with negative trends within our Wine and Spirits business.
Restructuring and other strategic business development costs
We recognized costs in connection with certain activities which are intended to streamline, increase efficiencies, and reduce our cost structure primarily within our Wine and Spirits segment.
Transition services agreements activity
We recognized costs in connection with transition services agreements related to the previous sale of a portion of our wine and spirits business.
Transaction, integration, and other acquisition-related costs
We recognized costs in connection with our investments, acquisitions, and divestitures.
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RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (continued)
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Other gains (losses)
Primarily includes the following:
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
August 31,
2024
August 31,
2023
August 31,
2024
August 31,
2023
Net loss on foreign currency as a result of the resolution of various tax examinations and assessments
$(20.7)$— $(20.7)$— 
Gain (loss) on sale of business$— $(7.9)$— $(14.9)
Recognition of a previously deferred gain upon release of a related indemnity
$— $5.6 $— $5.6 
Comparable adjustments, Income (loss) from unconsolidated investments
Primarily includes the following:
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
August 31,
2024
August 31,
2023
August 31,
2024
August 31,
2023
Unrealized gain (loss) from the changes in fair value of securities measured at fair value
$(2.5)$(2.6)$(2.5)$(74.4)
Impairment of equity method investments
$(2.1)$(12.3)$(2.1)$(135.8)
Net gain on conversion and exchange to Canopy exchangeable shares
$— $— $83.3 $— 
Comparable adjustments to Canopy EIE (see page 14 for further information)
$— $7.5 $— $(181.5)
Comparable adjustments, Interest expense, net
We recognized losses from the write-off of an unamortized discount and debt issuance costs in connection with the repayment of outstanding term loan facility borrowings for the six months ended August 31, 2023, and wrote-off accrued interest income related to a convertible note issued to an equity method investment for the three months and six months ended August 31, 2024.
Comparable adjustments, (Provision for) benefit from income taxes
The effective tax rate applied to each comparable adjustment amount is generally based upon the jurisdiction in which the comparable adjustment was recognized. We recognized a benefit from income taxes for the three months and six months ended August 31, 2024, resulting from the goodwill impairment, net of the non-deductible portion. Comparable adjustments, (Provision for) benefit from income taxes also include items solely impacting income taxes and largely consist of the following:
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
August 31,
2024
August 31,
2023
August 31,
2024
August 31,
2023
Net income tax benefit recognized as a result of the resolution of various tax examinations and assessments related to prior periods
$8.5 $— $129.7 $— 
Net income tax expense recognized as a result of the sale of the remaining assets at the Mexicali Brewery
$(9.6)$— $(9.6)$— 
Net income tax benefit recognized for adjustments to valuation allowances$— $— $4.4 $— 
Net income tax benefit recognized as a result of a change in tax entity classification$— $2.3 $— $31.2 
Net income tax benefit recognized as a result of a legislative update in Switzerland$— $— $— $4.7 


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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (continued)
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)

Canopy Equity Earnings (Losses) and Related Activities (“Canopy EIE”)
Non-GAAP Canopy EIE financial measures for the three months and six months ended August 31, 2023, are provided because management used this information to separately monitor our former equity method investment in Canopy. Financial measures excluding Canopy EIE are non-GAAP and are provided because management used this information to evaluate the results of our core operations which management determined did not include our former equity method investment in Canopy. In addition, we believe this information provides our investors valuable insight to understand how management views the Company’s performance and on underlying business trends and results in order to evaluate year-over-year financial performance of our ongoing core business, including relative to industry competitors.
For the Three Months Ended August 31, 2023For the Six Months Ended August 31, 2023
(in millions)
Equity earnings (losses) and related activities, Canopy EIE (GAAP) (1)
$(12.0)$(231.8)
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes (2)
1.7 8.2 
Net income (loss) attributable to CBI, Canopy EIE (GAAP) (1)
$(10.3)$(223.6)
Equity earnings (losses) and related activities, Canopy EIE (GAAP) (1)
$(12.0)$(231.8)
Net (gain) loss on fair value financial instruments(15.0)(8.1)
(Gain) loss on dilution of Canopy stock ownership4.2 7.8 
Acquisition costs1.8 2.7 
Restructuring and other strategic business development costs0.4 161.0 
Goodwill impairment— 14.1 
Other (gains) losses1.1 4.0 
Comparable adjustments, Canopy EIE (Non-GAAP)(7.5)181.5 
Comparable equity earnings (losses), Canopy EIE (Non-GAAP) (1)
(19.5)(50.3)
Comparable (provision for) benefit from income taxes (Non-GAAP) (2)
1.7 8.2 
Comparable net income (loss) attributable to CBI, Canopy EIE (Non-GAAP) (1)
$(17.8)$(42.1)

For the Three Months Ended August 31, 2023For the Six Months Ended August 31, 2023
EPS, Canopy EIE (GAAP)$(0.06)$(1.21)
Comparable adjustments, Canopy EIE (Non-GAAP)(0.04)0.99 
Comparable EPS, Canopy EIE (Non-GAAP) (3)
$(0.10)$(0.23)
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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (continued)
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended
August 31, 2024August 31, 2023
Income (loss) before income taxes
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes (2)
Effective tax rate (4)
Income (loss) before income taxes
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes (2)
Effective tax rate (4)
Reported basis (GAAP)$(1,334.6)$152.2 11.4 %$847.9 $(147.2)17.4 %
Comparable adjustments - (Non-GAAP)2,324.0 (337.4)(3.5)(4.7)
Comparable Canopy EIE (Non-GAAP)
— — 19.5 (1.7)
Comparable basis (Non-GAAP)$989.4 $(185.2)18.7 %$863.9 $(153.6)17.8 %
(1)Equity earnings (losses) and related activities are included in income (loss) from unconsolidated investments.
(2)The benefit from income taxes effective tax rate applied to our Canopy EIE is generally based on the tax rates of the legal entities that hold our investment. The comparable adjustment effective tax rate applied to each comparable adjustment amount is generally based upon the jurisdiction in which the adjustment was recognized.
(3)May not sum due to rounding as each item is computed independently. The comparable adjustments and comparable EPS are calculated on a fully dilutive basis.
(4)Effective tax rate is not considered a GAAP financial measure, for purposes of this reconciliation, we derived the reported GAAP measure based on GAAP results, which serves as the basis for the reconciliation to the comparable non-GAAP financial measure.

Operating Income Guidance
Guidance Range for the Year Ending February 28, 2025
Actual for the Year Ended February 29, 2024
Percentage Change
Operating income (GAAP)
$1,179 $1,217 $3,169.7 (63)%(62)%
Comparable adjustments (Non-GAAP) (1)
2,323 2,323 75.8 
Comparable operating income (Non-GAAP)
$3,502 $3,540 $3,245.5 8 %9 %

(1)
Comparable adjustments include: (2) (3)
Estimated for the Year Ending February 28, 2025
Actual for the Year Ended February 29, 2024
Goodwill impairment
$2,250 $— 
Restructuring and other strategic business development costs$26 $46.3 
Transition services agreements activity$21 $24.9 
Other (gains) losses$20 $11.2 
Flow through of inventory step-up$10 $3.6 
Net (gain) loss on undesignated commodity derivative contracts
$10 $44.2 
Transaction, integration, and other acquisition-related costs$$0.6 
Settlements of undesignated commodity derivative contracts$(16)$(15.0)
(Gain) loss on sale of business$— $15.1 
Insurance recoveries$— $(55.1)
(2)
See page 12 for further information on comparable adjustments.
(3)
May not sum due to rounding.
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RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (continued)
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)

EPS GuidanceRange for the Year Ending February 28, 2025Actual for the Year Ended February 29, 2024
Forecasted EPS (GAAP)$4.05 $4.25 $9.39 
Comparable adjustments (Non-GAAP) (1)
9.55 9.55 2.67 
Comparable basis, Canopy EIE (Non-GAAP)— — 0.32 
Forecasted comparable EPS (Non-GAAP) (2)
$13.60 $13.80 $12.38 

(1)
Comparable adjustments include: (2)(3)
Estimated for the Year Ending February 28, 2025Actual for the Year Ended February 29, 2024
Goodwill impairment
$10.51 $— 
Restructuring and other strategic business development costs$0.11 $0.20 
Other (gains) losses$0.11 $0.06 
Transition services agreements activity$0.09 $0.10 
Flow through of inventory step-up$0.04 $0.01 
Net (gain) loss on undesignated commodity derivative contracts$0.04 $0.18 
Net income tax benefit recognized as a result of the resolution of various tax examinations and assessments related to prior periods$(0.71)$— 
(Income) loss from unconsolidated investments$(0.44)$2.58 
Net income tax expense recognized as a result of the sale of the remaining assets at the Mexicali Brewery
$(0.11)$— 
Settlements of undesignated commodity derivative contracts$(0.06)$(0.06)
Net income tax benefit recognized for adjustments to valuation allowances
$(0.02)$— 
(Gain) loss on sale of business
$— $0.06 
Loss of interest income on write-off of a convertible note
$— $0.01 
Insurance recoveries
$— $(0.25)
Net income tax benefit recognized as a result of a change in tax entity classification$— $(0.17)
Net income tax benefit recognized as a result of a legislative update in Switzerland
$— $(0.05)
(2)
May not sum due to rounding as each item is computed independently. The comparable adjustments and comparable EPS are calculated on a fully dilutive basis.
(3)
See page 12 for further information on comparable adjustments.

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RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (continued)
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)

Free Cash Flow Guidance
Free cash flow, as defined in the reconciliation below, is considered a liquidity measure and is considered to provide useful information to investors about the amount of cash generated, which can then be used, after required debt service and dividend payments, for other general corporate purposes. A limitation of free cash flow is that it does not represent the total increase or decrease in the cash balance for the period. Free cash flow should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, or superior to, cash flow from operating activities prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Range for the Year
Ending February 28, 2025
Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)$2,800 $3,000 
Purchase of property, plant, and equipment(1,400)(1,500)
Free cash flow (Non-GAAP)$1,400 $1,500 
Six Months Ended
August 31,
2024
August 31,
2023
Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)$1,872.3 $1,622.0 
Purchase of property, plant, and equipment(703.1)(582.0)
Free cash flow (Non-GAAP)$1,169.2 $1,040.0 
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