ACCO Brands Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results and Provides Outlook for 2024

Rhea-AI Summary

ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) exceeded its full-year 2023 outlook with reported net sales of $1.833 billion, operating income of $45 million, and adjusted EPS of $1.09. The company reduced total debt by $88 million, generated adjusted free cash flow of $118 million, and decreased consolidated net leverage ratio to 3.4x. Despite challenges in the demand environment, ACCO Brands' gross margin expanded, delivering strong free cash flow. The company implemented restructuring plans, resulting in improved financial performance and positioning for long-term growth.

Positive

• ACCO Brands exceeded its full-year 2023 outlook with reported net sales of $1.833 billion.
• The company's gross margin expanded, operating income was $45 million, and adjusted EPS reached $1.09.
• ACCO Brands reduced total debt by $88 million and achieved a consolidated net leverage ratio of 3.4x.
• Despite softer demand in the macroeconomic environment, the company's performance was better than expected.
• ACCO Brands executed 2023 priorities, implemented restructuring plans, and improved cash flows for long-term growth.

Negative

• Net sales decreased by 5.9% to $1.83 billion from $1.95 billion in 2022 due to challenging macroeconomic conditions.
• Operating loss was $52.8 million in the fourth quarter, primarily due to a non-cash goodwill impairment charge.
• Full-year net sales in North America decreased by 11.1%, with an operating loss of $5.9 million.
• Comparable sales in EMEA declined by 6.7%, reflecting reduced demand for technology accessories.

Insights

Financial Analyst

The reported financial results of ACCO Brands Corporation, particularly the full year reported net sales of $1.833 billion and an adjusted EPS of $1.09 exceeding the company's outlook, are indicative of a stronger performance than anticipated. The expansion of the gross margin by 420 basis points is a significant indicator of improving profitability, often resulting from either increased pricing power or cost efficiencies. The reduction in total debt by $88 million and an improved net leverage ratio to 3.4x are positive signs of financial health, suggesting that the company is effectively managing its debt obligations and improving its balance sheet.

However, the reported net loss of $(0.23) per share, primarily due to a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $89.5 million, raises questions about the valuation of the company's assets and the sustainability of past growth rates. Investors should consider the implications of this impairment as it may reflect adjustments to the company's future earnings expectations. The adjusted free cash flow improvement of $118 million is a critical metric for shareholders, as it reflects the company's ability to generate cash after capital expenditures, which can be used for dividends, debt repayment, or reinvestment into the business.

Market Research Analyst

The decline in net sales by 5.9 percent to $1.83 billion from $1.95 billion in the previous year, coupled with a decrease in comparable sales by 6.5 percent, reflects the challenging macroeconomic environment impacting the demand for ACCO Brands' products. The report mentions softer demand due to weaker macroeconomic conditions and lower than expected return to office trends, which have particularly affected sales of technology accessories. This trend is worth noting as it may signal a broader shift in consumer behavior and market demand.

The geographic breakdown of sales performance, with declines in North America and EMEA but growth in Latin America, suggests that regional economic factors and market conditions are affecting the company's performance differently across the globe. The recovery of back-to-school sales in Latin America represents a potential area of growth for the company, which could be leveraged for future expansion strategies.

Economist

The report's mention of a 'challenging demand environment' and the impact of a 'weaker macroeconomic environment' on sales performance is consistent with broader economic trends such as reduced consumer spending, inflationary pressures and a potential global economic slowdown. These conditions often lead to tighter inventory management by retailers and a cautious approach to discretionary spending by consumers, which appears to be reflected in ACCO Brands' performance.

The company's cost reduction programs and restructuring plans, including footprint rationalization, are strategic responses to these economic pressures. By focusing on cost savings and efficiency, ACCO Brands aims to improve its margin profile and cash flows, which are crucial for navigating through economic downturns. The anticipated annualized pre-tax cost savings of at least $60 million from the new restructuring program could provide the company with enhanced financial flexibility and competitiveness in a challenging market.

Company Exceeds Full Year 2023 Outlook

Full Year

• Reported net sales of $1.833 billion, with gross margin expanding 420 basis points
• Operating income of $45 million; adjusted operating income grew 17% to $205 million
• Loss per share of $(0.23); adjusted EPS of $1.09, above the Company's outlook
• Net operating cash flow improved $51 million, generated adjusted free cash flow of $118 million
• Reduced total debt by $88 million with a consolidated net leverage ratio of 3.4x at year-end

LAKE ZURICH, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

"I am pleased to report that our fourth quarter financial performance, including our reported net sales and adjusted EPS and free cash flow, was better than expected. During the year, we successfully executed against our 2023 priorities and implemented our previously announced restructuring plans, which enabled us to significantly expand our gross margin, deliver strong free cash flow, and reduce our consolidated net leverage ratio to 3.4x at the end of 2023. We believe our achievement of these results against a challenging demand environment is a testament to the solid execution of our team and our geographically diverse portfolio of leading brands. The restoration of our gross margins and improved cash flows enables us to make investments that position the Company for long-term growth," stated ACCO Brands' President and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Tedford.

Fourth Quarter Results

Net sales declined 2.2 percent to $488.6 million from $499.4 million in 2022. Comparable sales fell 4.6 percent, as favorable foreign exchange increased sales by $12.2 million, or 2.4 percent. Both reported and comparable sales declines reflect softer demand due to a weaker macroeconomic environment, which has also led to lower global demand for our technology accessories. These factors more than offset growth in our International segment, driven by the recovery of back-to-school sales in Latin America.

Operating loss was $52.8 million versus operating income of $35.6 million in 2022, primarily due to a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $89.5 million related to the North America segment. In 2023, we recognized restructuring charges of $20.9 million, compared to $7.3 million in the prior-year period, with the increase related to our continuing footprint rationalization and cost reduction programs. Adjusted operating income increased 30.6 percent to $68.3 million from $52.3 million in the prior-year period. This increase reflects recovery of gross margin from the effect of cumulative global price increases and cost reduction actions, as well as moderating input costs. This was partially offset by higher SG&A expense, primarily due to an increase in incentive compensation compared to the prior year.

The Company reported a net loss of $59.4 million, or $(0.62) per share, compared with prior-year net income of $18.8 million, or $0.20 per share. The net loss is primarily due to the non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $89.5 million, with no associated tax benefit, as well as the higher restructuring charges noted above. In addition, there was a favorable change in discrete tax items of $21.8 million, largely related to recent tax legislation in both Brazil and the United States. Adjusted net income was $37.5 million, or $0.39 per share, compared with $30.5 million, or $0.32 per share in 2022. The increase in adjusted net income was due to the items noted above in adjusted operating income, partially offset by higher interest and non-operating pension expenses.

Full Year Results

Net sales decreased 5.9 percent to $1.83 billion from $1.95 billion in 2022. Favorable foreign exchange increased sales by $11.3 million, or 0.6 percent. Comparable sales decreased 6.5 percent. Both reported and comparable sales declines reflect the challenging macroeconomic environment, especially in North America and EMEA, and lower than anticipated return to office trends, as well as tight inventory management by our customers in North America. Sales of technology accessories were most negatively impacted. This more than offset the benefit of cumulative price increases across all segments, and volume growth in Latin America.

Operating income was $44.7 million compared to $34.8 million in 2022. The increase in operating income is primarily due to a lower non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $89.5 million versus the $98.7 million recorded in 2022. In 2023, we recorded restructuring charges of $27.2 million compared to $9.6 million in 2022, with the increase related to our continuing footprint rationalization and cost reduction programs. 2022 includes a benefit related to the change in value of the PowerA contingent earnout of $9.0 million, which did not repeat in 2023. Adjusted operating income increased to $204.8 million from $175.8 million in 2022. Both reported and adjusted operating income increases reflect the benefit of cumulative global price increases and cost reduction initiatives, partially offset by negative fixed cost leverage and higher SG&A expense, primarily due to increased incentive compensation.

Net loss was $21.8 million, or $(0.23) per share, compared with a net loss of $13.2 million, or $(0.14) per share, in 2022. The net losses were primarily related to the items noted above in operating income. In 2023, there was a significant increase in discrete tax benefits largely related to recent tax legislation in both Brazil and the United States, partially offset by reduced operating tax gains. Adjusted net income was $105.6 million compared with $101.0 million in 2022, and adjusted earnings per share were $1.09 per share compared with $1.04 per share in 2022. The increase in adjusted net income was due to the items noted above in adjusted operating income, partially offset by higher interest and non-operating pension expenses.

Capital Allocation and Dividend

For the full year, the Company significantly improved its operating cash flow to $128.7 million versus $77.6 million in the prior year, driven primarily by improved profits and working capital. Adjusted free cash flow in 2023 improved by $40.0 million to $117.5 million versus $77.5 million in 2022. Adjusted free cash flow in 2022 excludes the contingent earnout payment. The Company's consolidated leverage ratio as of December 31, 2023 was 3.4x.

On February 16, 2024, ACCO Brands announced that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share. The dividend will be paid on March 27, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 15, 2024.

Restructuring and Cost Savings Program

On January 30, 2024, the Company announced a multi-year restructuring and cost savings program, with anticipated annualized pre-tax cost savings of at least $60 million. The program incorporates initiatives to simplify and delayer the Company's operating structure and reduce costs through headcount reductions, supply chain optimization, global footprint rationalization, and better leveraging the Company's sourcing capabilities. As a result of these actions, the Company will improve its speed of execution and bring key leaders closer to customers.

In connection with the program, the Company recognized pre-tax restructuring charges of $20.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, related to costs associated with the headcount reductions, as well as the closing of its Sidney, NY manufacturing facility. This was the fourth facility closure announced in 2023.

New Operating Segments

As previously announced, the Company will be implementing a new operating model, consolidating its three reportable segments into two reportable segments. The Americas reporting segment will include the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico and Chile and the International reporting segment will include EMEA, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. The Company will report on this basis for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2024.

Business Segment Results

ACCO Brands North America – For the full year, North America net sales of $887.2 million decreased 11.1 percent from $998.0 million in 2022, and comparable sales declined 10.7 percent. Fourth quarter segment net sales of $199.0 million and comparable sales of $199.1 million both decreased 11.8 percent versus the prior year. Both full-year and fourth quarter reported and comparable sales decreases reflect softer demand due to a weaker macroeconomic environment, lower than anticipated return to office trends and retailers maintaining lower inventory levels, which resulted in lower demand for technology accessories and office products. This more than offset the benefit of cumulative pricing actions.

In North America, full year operating loss was $5.9 million versus an operating loss of $4.9 million in 2022. In 2023, we recorded a $89.5 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge compared to the $98.7 million recorded in the prior year. In 2023, restructuring charges were $16.7 million, an increase from the $5.3 million in 2022, largely related to our cost reduction and productivity programs. Adjusted operating income was $122.4 million, up from $121.5 million in the prior year, as benefits of the cumulative effect of pricing and cost actions, were largely offset by lower volume and negative fixed cost leverage.

ACCO Brands EMEA - Full year net sales in the EMEA segment of $547.2 million decreased 5.7 percent from $580.3 million in 2022. Favorable foreign exchange increased sales by 1.0 percent. Comparable sales declined 6.7 percent. Fourth quarter segment net sales of $159.1 million increased 2.0 percent versus the prior year's net sales of $156.0 million. Favorable foreign exchange increased sales by 4.6 percent for the quarter. Comparable sales of $152.0 million decreased 2.6 percent versus the prior-year period as volume declines moderated sequentially in the quarter. Both full year and fourth quarter comparable sales declines reflect reduced demand, especially for technology accessories, due to a weaker macroeconomic environment. This more than offset the benefit of cumulative pricing actions.

The EMEA segment posted full-year operating income of $38.7 million compared with operating income of $21.7 million in 2022. In 2023, we recorded restructuring charges of $8.9 million versus $3.4 million in 2022, with the increase related to our ongoing footprint rationalization and cost reduction programs. Adjusted operating income was $62.5 million, up from $37.0 million in 2022. The increases in both reported operating income and adjusted operating income reflect recovery of gross margins from price increases and cost savings actions, more than offsetting negative fixed cost leverage and higher incentive compensation.

ACCO Brands International - International segment net sales of $398.4 million for the full year increased 7.9 percent from $369.3 million in 2022. Favorable foreign exchange increased sales by 2.6 percent. Comparable sales were $388.7 million, up 5.3 percent versus the prior year. Fourth quarter segment net sales of $130.5 million increased 10.9 percent versus the prior year's net sales of $117.7 million. Favorable foreign exchange increased sales by 4.4 percent for the quarter. Comparable sales were $125.3 million an increase of 6.5 percent versus the year-ago period. Both full year and fourth quarter reported and comparable sales increases reflect stronger pricing and volume growth in Latin America, more than offsetting the impact of weaker economic conditions in Australia and Asia and overall lower demand for technology accessories.

Operating income for the full year was $60.7 million, an increase from $50.5 million in 2022. Adjusted operating income of $68.1 million increased from $58.3 million in the prior year. The increase in both operating and adjusted operating income were primarily due to the cumulative benefit of pricing and cost actions, somewhat offset by higher go-to-market spending, people costs and incentive compensation.

2024 Outlook

"We are taking actions to reposition the company for long-term, sustainable, profitable growth. In January, we announced a multi-year restructuring and cost savings program, to reset our cost structure. The program is expected to deliver at least $60 million in annual cost savings once fully implemented and will better leverage our global platform and leading brands. We continue to focus on our margin profile by exiting low margin business and better leveraging our sourcing and supply chain infrastructure. These actions will enable us to accelerate investments in new product development, innovation, and other growth initiatives, while increasing our profitability and cash flow, leading to improved shareholder value," concluded Mr. Tedford.

For the full year, we expect reported sales to be down in the range of 2.0% to 5.0%. The Company's sales outlook reflects the uncertain demand environment for its categories. Full year adjusted EPS is expected to be within a range of $1.07 to $1.11. The Company expects 2024 free cash flow to grow to at least $120 million and to end the year with a consolidated leverage ratio of approximately 3.0x to 3.2x.

In the first quarter, we expect reported sales to be down in the range of 6.5% to 8.0% and adjusted EPS within a range of $0.01 to $0.04. Seasonally, sales can shift between first and second quarter due to the timing of back-to-school shipments in North America.

Webcast

At 8:30 a.m. ET on February 23, 2024, ACCO Brands Corporation will host a conference call to discuss the Company's fourth quarter and full year 2023 results. The call will be broadcast live via webcast. The webcast can be accessed through the Investor Relations section of www.accobrands.com. The webcast will be in listen-only mode and will be available for replay following the event.

About ACCO Brands Corporation

ACCO Brands, the Home of Great Brands Built by Great People, designs, manufactures and markets consumer and end-user products that help people work, learn, and play. Our widely recognized brands include AT-A-GLANCE®, Five Star®, Kensington®, Leitz®, Mead®, PowerA®, Swingline®, Tilibra® and many others. More information about ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) can be found at www.accobrands.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to financial results reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), we have provided certain non-GAAP financial information in this earnings release to aid investors in understanding the Company's performance. Each non-GAAP financial measure is defined and reconciled to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure in the "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this earnings release.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained herein, other than statements of historical fact, particularly those anticipating future financial performance, business prospects, growth, strategies, business operations and similar matters, results of operations, liquidity and financial condition, and those relating to cost reductions and anticipated pre-tax savings and restructuring costs are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management based on information available to us at the time such statements are made. These statements, which are generally identifiable by the use of the words "will," "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "plan," and similar expressions, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, are made as of the date hereof, and we undertake no duty or obligation to update them. Forward-looking statements are subject to the occurrence of events outside the Company's control and actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from those suggested or implied by such forward-looking statements due to numerous factors that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Investors and others are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements when deciding whether to buy, sell or hold the Company’s securities.

Our outlook is based on certain assumptions, which we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. These include, without limitation, assumptions regarding the impact of inflation and global geopolitical and economic uncertainties and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; and the other factors described below.

Among the factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements are: our ability to successfully execute our restructuring and cost savings plans and realize the anticipated benefits of these plans and our other ongoing productivity initiatives; our ability to obtain additional price increases and realize longer-term cost reductions; the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; a relatively limited number of large customers account for a significant percentage of our sales; issues that influence customer and consumer discretionary spending during periods of economic uncertainty or weakness; risks associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; challenges related to the highly competitive business environment in which we operate; our ability to develop and market innovative products that meet consumer demands and to expand into new and adjacent product categories that are experiencing higher growth rates; our ability to successfully expand our business in emerging markets and the exposure to greater financial, operational, regulatory, compliance and other risks in such markets; the continued decline in the use of certain of our products; risks associated with seasonality; the sufficiency of investment returns on pension assets, risks related to actuarial assumptions, changes in government regulations and changes in the unfunded liabilities of a multi-employer pension plan; any impairment of our intangible assets; our ability to secure, protect and maintain our intellectual property rights, and our ability to license rights from major gaming console makers and video game publishers to support our gaming accessories business; continued disruptions in the global supply chain; risks associated with inflation and other changes in the cost or availability of raw materials, transportation, labor, and other necessary supplies and services and the cost of finished goods; risks associated with outsourcing production of certain of our products, information technology systems and other administrative functions; the failure, inadequacy or interruption of our information technology systems or its supporting infrastructure; risks associated with a cybersecurity incident or information security breach, including that related to a disclosure of personally identifiable information; our ability to grow profitably through acquisitions; our ability to successfully integrate acquisitions and achieve the financial and other results anticipated at the time of acquisition, including planned synergies; risks associated with our indebtedness, including limitations imposed by restrictive covenants, our debt service obligations, and our ability to comply with financial ratios and tests; a change in or discontinuance of our stock repurchase program or the payment of dividends; product liability claims, recalls or regulatory actions; the impact of litigation or other legal proceedings; our failure to comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations and self-regulatory requirements, the costs of compliance and the impact of changes in such laws; our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the volatility of our stock price; risks associated with circumstances outside our control, including those caused by public health crises, such as the occurrence of contagious diseases, severe weather events, war, terrorism and other geopolitical incidents; and other risks and uncertainties described in "Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and in other reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

ACCO Brands Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
		(unaudited)
		December 31, 2023				December 31, 2022
(in millions)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	66.4			$	62.2
Accounts receivable, net			430.7				384.1
Inventories			327.5				395.2
Other current assets			30.8				40.8
Total current assets			855.4				882.3
Total property, plant and equipment			599.6				589.2
Less: accumulated depreciation			(429.5	)			(404.1	)
Property, plant and equipment, net			170.1				185.1
Right of use asset, leases			91.0				88.8
Deferred income taxes			104.7				99.7
Goodwill			590.0				671.5
Identifiable intangibles, net			815.7				847.0
Other non-current assets			17.9				20.3
Total assets		$	2,644.8			$	2,794.7
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Notes payable		$	0.2			$	10.3
Current portion of long-term debt			36.5				49.7
Accounts payable			183.7				239.5
Accrued compensation			53.3				38.3
Accrued customer program liabilities			104.0				103.3
Lease liabilities			20.5				21.2
Other current liabilities			143.8				126.7
Total current liabilities			542.0				589.0
Long-term debt, net			882.2				936.5
Long-term lease liabilities			76.8				75.2
Deferred income taxes			125.6				144.1
Pension and post-retirement benefit obligations			157.6				155.5
Other non-current liabilities			73.6				84.3
Total liabilities			1,857.8				1,984.6
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock			1.0				1.0
Treasury stock			(45.1	)			(43.4	)
Paid-in capital			1,913.4				1,897.2
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(526.3	)			(540.3	)
Accumulated deficit			(556.0	)			(504.4	)
Total stockholders' equity			787.0				810.1
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	2,644.8			$	2,794.7

 

ACCO Brands Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of (Loss) Income (Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended December 31,										Twelve Months Ended December 31,
(in millions, except per share data)			2023				2022			% Change			2023				2022			% Change
Net sales		$	488.6			$	499.4			(2.2)%		$	1,832.8			$	1,947.6			(5.9)%
Cost of products sold			318.6				354.1			(10.0)%			1,234.5				1,395.3			(11.5)%
Gross profit			170.0				145.3			17.0 %			598.3				552.3			8.3 %
Operating costs and expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses			101.7				92.4			10.1 %			393.5				376.7			4.5 %
Amortization of intangibles			10.7				10.0			7.0 %			43.4				41.5			4.6 %
Restructuring charges			20.9				7.3			NM			27.2				9.6			NM
Goodwill impairment			89.5				—			NM			89.5				98.7			(9.3)%
Change in fair value of contingent consideration			—				—			NM			—				(9.0	)		(100.0)%
Total operating costs and expenses			222.8				109.7			103.1 %			553.6				517.5			7.0 %
Operating (loss) income			(52.8	)			35.6			NM			44.7				34.8			28.4 %
Non-operating expense (income):
Interest expense			13.6				13.0			4.6 %			58.6				45.6			28.5 %
Interest income			(0.9	)			(2.1	)		(57.1)%			(7.1	)			(8.3	)		(14.5)%
Non-operating pension expense (income)			1.3				(1.3	)		NM			1.8				(4.5	)		NM
Other expense (income), net			6.6				(2.7	)		NM			4.5				(12.9	)		NM
(Loss) income before income tax			(73.4	)			28.7			NM			(13.1	)			14.9			NM
Income tax (benefit) expense			(14.0	)			9.9			NM			8.7				28.1			(69.0)%
Net (loss) income		$	(59.4	)		$	18.8			NM		$	(21.8	)		$	(13.2	)		65.2 %
Per share:
Basic (loss) income per share		$	(0.62	)		$	0.20			NM		$	(0.23	)		$	(0.14	)		64.3 %
Diluted (loss) income per share		$	(0.62	)		$	0.20			NM		$	(0.23	)		$	(0.14	)		64.3 %
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Basic			95.4				94.5						95.3				95.3
Diluted			95.4				95.7						95.3				95.3
Cash dividends declared per common share		$	0.075			$	0.075					$	0.300			$	0.300
Statistics (as a % of Net sales, except Income tax rate)
		Three Months Ended December 31,										Twelve Months Ended December 31,
			2023				2022						2023				2022
Gross profit (Net sales, less Cost of products sold)			34.8	%			29.1	%					32.6	%			28.4	%
Selling, general and administrative expenses			20.8	%			18.5	%					21.5	%			19.3	%
Operating (loss) income			(10.8	)%			7.1	%					2.4	%			1.8	%
(Loss) income before income tax			(15.0	)%			5.7	%					(0.7	)%			0.8	%
Net (loss) income			(12.2	)%			3.8	%					(1.2	)%			(0.7	)%
Income tax rate			19.1	%			34.5	%					(66.4	)%			188.6	%

 

ACCO Brands Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
		Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)		2023				2022
Operating activities
Net loss		$	(21.8	)		$	(13.2	)
Payments of contingent consideration			—				(9.2	)
Loss on disposal of assets			(0.3	)			(3.6	)
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense			(20.1	)			1.3
Change in fair value of contingent liability			—				(9.0	)
Depreciation			32.7				37.9
Amortization of debt issuance costs			3.0				2.7
Amortization of intangibles			43.4				41.5
Stock-based compensation			14.8				9.5
Non-cash charge for goodwill impairment			89.5				98.7
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable			(38.6	)			31.6
Inventories			85.5				23.2
Other assets			5.9				0.4
Accounts payable			(68.0	)			(66.0	)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities			18.2				(57.5	)
Accrued income taxes			(15.5	)			(10.7	)
Net cash provided by operating activities			128.7				77.6
Investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment			(13.8	)			(16.5	)
Proceeds from the disposition of assets			2.6				7.2
Net cash used by investing activities			(11.2	)			(9.3	)
Financing activities
Proceeds from long-term borrowings			121.9				236.7
Repayments of long-term debt			(199.2	)			(220.5	)
Repayments of notes payable, net			(10.2	)			0.7
Payments for debt issuance costs			—				(1.2	)
Dividends paid			(28.5	)			(28.6	)
Payments of contingent consideration			—				(17.8	)
Repurchases of common stock			—				(19.4	)
Payments related to tax withholding for stock-based compensation			(1.7	)			(2.5	)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options			—				4.3
Net cash used by financing activities			(117.7	)			(48.3	)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			4.4				1.0
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents			4.2				21.0
Cash and cash equivalents
Beginning of the period		$	62.2			$	41.2
End of the period		$	66.4			$	62.2

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We explain below how we calculate each of our non-GAAP financial measures. This is followed by a reconciliation of our current period and historical non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

We use our non-GAAP financial measures both to explain our results to stockholders and the investment community and in the internal evaluation and management of our business. We believe our non-GAAP financial measures provide management and investors with a more complete understanding of our underlying operational results and trends, facilitate meaningful period-to-period comparisons and enhance an overall understanding of our past and future financial performance.

Our non-GAAP financial measures exclude certain items that may have a material impact upon our reported financial results such as restructuring charges, the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, unusual tax items, goodwill impairment charges, and other non-recurring items that we consider to be outside of our core operations. These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the directly comparable GAAP financial measures and should be read in connection with the Company’s financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP.

Our non-GAAP financial measures include the following:

Comparable Sales: Represents net sales excluding the impact of material acquisitions, if any, with current-period foreign operation sales translated at prior-year currency rates. We believe comparable sales are useful to investors and management because they reflect underlying sales and sales trends without the effect of material acquisitions and fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and facilitate meaningful period-to-period comparisons. We sometimes refer to comparable sales as comparable net sales.

Adjusted Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses: Represents selling, general and administrative expenses excluding non-recurring items. We believe adjusted SG&A expenses are useful to investors and management because they reflect underlying SG&A expenses without the effect of expenses that we consider to be outside our core operations and facilitate meaningful period-to-period comparisons.

Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)/Adjusted Income (Loss) Before Taxes/Adjusted Net Income (Loss)/Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Per Diluted Share: Represents operating income (loss), income (loss) before taxes, net income (loss), and net income (loss) per diluted share excluding restructuring and goodwill impairment charges, the amortization of intangibles, the change in fair value of contingent consideration, non-recurring items, other income/expense and discrete income tax adjustments, including income tax related to the foregoing. We believe these adjusted non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors and management because they reflect our underlying operating performance before items that we consider to be outside our core operations and facilitate meaningful period-to-period comparisons. Senior management’s incentive compensation is derived, in part, using adjusted operating income and adjusted net income per diluted share, which is derived from adjusted net income. We sometimes refer to adjusted net income per diluted share as adjusted earnings per share or adjusted EPS.

Adjusted Income Tax Expense/Rate: Represents income tax expense/rate excluding the tax effect of the items that have been excluded from adjusted income before taxes, unusual income tax items such as the impact of tax audits and changes in laws, significant reserves for cash repatriation, excess tax benefits/losses, and other discrete tax items. We believe our adjusted income tax expense/rate is useful to investors because it reflects our baseline income tax expense/rate before benefits/losses and other discrete items that we consider to be outside our core operations and facilitates meaningful period-to-period comparisons.

Adjusted EBITDA: Represents net income excluding the effects of depreciation, stock-based compensation expense, amortization of intangibles, the change in fair value of contingent consideration, interest expense, net, other (income) expense, net, and income tax expense, restructuring and goodwill impairment charges, and other non-recurring items. We believe adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors because it reflects our underlying cash profitability and adjusts for certain non-cash charges and other items that we consider to be outside our core operations and facilitates meaningful period-to-period comparisons. In addition, this calculation of adjusted EBITDA is used in our loan agreement to calculate our leverage ratio covenant.

Free Cash Flow/Adjusted Free Cash Flow: Free cash flow represents cash flow from operating activities less cash used for additions to property, plant and equipment. Adjusted free cash flow represents free cash flow, less cash payments made for contingent earnouts, plus cash proceeds from the disposition of assets. We believe free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow are useful to investors because they measure our available cash flow for paying dividends, funding strategic material acquisitions, reducing debt, and repurchasing shares.

Consolidated Leverage Ratio: Represents balance sheet debt plus debt origination costs and less any cash and cash equivalents divided by adjusted EBITDA. We believe that consolidated leverage ratio is useful to investors since the company has the ability to, and may decide to use, a portion of its cash and cash equivalents to retire debt.

We also provide forward-looking non-GAAP comparable sales, adjusted earnings per share, free cash flow, adjusted free cash flow, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted tax rate, and historical and forward-looking consolidated leverage ratio. We do not provide a reconciliation of these forward-looking and historical non-GAAP measures to GAAP because the GAAP financial measure is not currently available and management cannot reliably predict all the necessary components of such non-GAAP measures without unreasonable effort or expense due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting and quantifying certain amounts that are necessary for such a reconciliation, including adjustments that could be made for restructuring, integration and acquisition-related expenses, the variability of our tax rate and the impact of foreign currency fluctuation and material acquisitions, and other charges reflected in our historical results. The probable significance of each of these items is high and, based on historical experience, could be material.

ACCO Brands Corporation and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP Information (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share data)

The following tables set forth a reconciliation of certain Consolidated Statements of (Loss) Income information reported in accordance with GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP Information for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.

		Three Months Ended December 31, 2023
		Operating (Loss) Income				% of Sales			(Loss) Income before Tax				% of Sales			Income Tax (Benefit) Expense (A)				Tax Rate			Net (Loss) Income				% of Sales
Reported GAAP		$	(52.8	)		(10.8	)%		$	(73.4	)		(15.0	)%		$	(14.0	)		19.1	%		$	(59.4	)		(12.2	)%
Reported GAAP diluted loss per share (EPS)																							$	(0.62	)
Restructuring charges			20.9							20.9							5.2							15.7
Goodwill impairment charge			89.5							89.5							—							89.5
Amortization of intangibles			10.7							10.7							3.0							7.7
Exit certain products in the wellness category	(B)		—							5.1							1.3							3.8
Other discrete tax items			—							—							19.8							(19.8	)
Adjusted Non-GAAP		$	68.3			14.0	%		$	52.8			10.8	%		$	15.3			29.0	%		$	37.5			7.7	%
Adjusted net income per diluted share (Adjusted EPS)																							$	0.39

		Three Months Ended December 31, 2022
		SG&A			% of Sales			Operating Income				% of Sales			Income before Tax				% of Sales			Income Tax Expense (A)				Tax Rate			Net Income				% of Sales
Reported GAAP		$	92.4		18.5	%		$	35.6			7.1	%		$	28.7			5.7	%		$	9.9			34.5	%		$	18.8			3.8	%
Reported GAAP diluted income per share (EPS)																													$	0.20
Release of charge for Russia business			0.6						(0.6	)						(0.6	)						(0.1	)						(0.5	)
Restructuring charges			—						7.3							7.3							1.9							5.4
Amortization of intangibles			—						10.0							10.0							2.6							7.4
Gain on sale of property			—						—							(3.5	)						(0.9	)						(2.6	)
Other discrete tax items			—						—							—							(2.0	)						2.0
Adjusted Non-GAAP		$	93.0		18.6	%		$	52.3			10.5	%		$	41.9			8.4	%		$	11.4			27.2	%		$	30.5			6.1	%
Adjusted net income per diluted share (Adjusted EPS)																													$	0.32

See "Notes to Reconciliations of GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP Information and Net (Loss) Income to Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)" for further information regarding adjusted items.

ACCO Brands Corporation and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP Information (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share data)

The following tables set forth a reconciliation of certain Consolidated Statements of (Loss) Income information reported in accordance with GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP Information for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.

		Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023
		Operating Income			% of Sales			Income before Tax				% of Sales			Income Tax Expense (A)				Tax Rate			Net (Loss) Income				% of Sales
Reported GAAP		$	44.7		2.4	%		$	(13.1	)		(0.7	)%		$	8.7			(66.4	)%		$	(21.8	)		(1.2	)%
Reported GAAP diluted loss per share (EPS)																						$	(0.23	)
Restructuring charges			27.2						27.2							6.8							20.4
Goodwill impairment charge			89.5						89.5							—							89.5
Amortization of intangibles			43.4						43.4							11.6							31.8
Other asset write-off			—						1.1							0.3							0.8
Gain on sale of property			—						(1.5	)						(0.5	)						(1.0	)
Exit certain products in the wellness category	(B)		—						5.1							1.3							3.8
Operating tax gains	(D)		—						(1.3	)						(0.4	)						(0.9	)
Other discrete tax items			—						—							17.0							(17.0	)
Adjusted Non-GAAP		$	204.8		11.2	%		$	150.4			8.2	%		$	44.8			29.8	%		$	105.6			5.8	%
Adjusted net income per diluted share (Adjusted EPS)																						$	1.09

		Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2022
		SG&A				% of Sales			Operating Income				% of Sales			Income before Tax				% of Sales			Income Tax Expense (A)				Tax Rate			Net (Loss) Income				% of Sales
Reported GAAP		$	376.7			19.3	%		$	34.8			1.8	%		$	14.9			0.8	%		$	28.1			188.6	%		$	(13.2	)		(0.7	)%
Reported GAAP diluted loss per share (EPS)																														$	(0.14	)
Charge for Russia business			(0.2	)						0.2							0.2							0.1							0.1
Restructuring charges			—							9.6							9.6							2.5							7.1
Goodwill impairment charge			—							98.7							98.7							—							98.7
Amortization of intangibles			—							41.5							41.5							10.9							30.6
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	(C)		—							(9.0	)						(9.0	)						(2.3	)						(6.7	)
Gain on sale of property			—							—							(3.5	)						(0.9	)						(2.6	)
Operating tax gains	(D)		—							—							(11.2	)						(3.8	)						(7.4	)
Other discrete tax items			—							—							—							5.6							(5.6	)
Adjusted Non-GAAP		$	376.5			19.3	%		$	175.8			9.0	%		$	141.2			7.2	%		$	40.2			28.5	%		$	101.0			5.2	%
Adjusted net income per diluted share (Adjusted EPS)																														$	1.04

See "Notes to Reconciliations of GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP Information and Net (Loss) Income to Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)" for further information regarding adjusted items.

ACCO Brands Corporation and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Net (Loss) Income to Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)
(In millions)

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net (loss) income reported in accordance with GAAP to Adjusted EBITDA.

		Three months ended December 31,					Year ended December 31,
		2023		2022		% Change	2023		2022		% Change
Net (loss) income		$(59.4)		$18.8		NM	$(21.8)		$(13.2)		65.2 %
Stock-based compensation		4.4		1.7		NM	14.8		9.5		55.8 %
Depreciation		7.5		9.3		(19.4)%	32.7		37.9		(13.7)%
(Release) charge for Russia business		—		(0.6)		(100.0)%	—		0.2		(100.0)%
Amortization of intangibles		10.7		10.0		7.0 %	43.4		41.5		4.6 %
Restructuring charges		20.9		7.3		NM	27.2		9.6		NM
Goodwill impairment charge		89.5		—		NM	89.5		98.7		(9.3)%
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	(C)	—		—		NM	—		(9.0)		(100.0)%
Interest expense, net		12.7		10.9		16.5 %	51.5		37.3		38.1 %
Other expense (income), net		6.6		(2.7)		NM	4.5		(12.9)		NM
Income tax (benefit) expense		(14.0)		9.9		NM	8.7		28.1		(69.0)%
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)		$78.9		$64.6		22.1 %	$250.5		$227.7		10.0 %
Adjusted EBITDA as a % of Net Sales		16.1 %		12.9 %			13.7 %		11.7 %

See "Notes to Reconciliations of GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP Information and Net (Loss) Income to Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)" for further information regarding adjusted items.

Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Adjusted Free Cash Flow (Unaudited)
(In millions)

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities reported in accordance with GAAP to Adjusted Free Cash Flow.

		Three months ended December 31, 2023		Three months ended December 31, 2022		For the year ended December 31, 2023		For the year ended December 31, 2022
Net cash provided by operating activities		$58.0		$87.2		$128.7		$77.6
Net (used) provided by:
Additions to property, plant and equipment		(4.1)		(4.7)		(13.8)		(16.5)
Proceeds from the disposition of assets		0.4		7.0		2.6		7.2
Payments of contingent consideration		—		—		—		9.2
Adjusted Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP)		$54.3		$89.5		$117.5		$77.5

Notes to Reconciliations of GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP Information and Net (Loss) Income to Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)

A. The income tax impact of the non-GAAP adjustments and other discrete tax items, including the effects of recent tax legislation in both Brazil and the United States.

B. Represents charges for the exit of certain products in the wellness category.

C. Represents income from the change in fair value of the contingent consideration for the PowerA acquisition.

D. Represents gains related to the release of reserves for certain operating taxes.

 

ACCO Brands Corporation and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Business Segment Information and Reconciliation (Unaudited)
(In millions)
															2023																		2022			Changes
															Adjusted																		Adjusted
				Reported							Adjusted				Operating						Reported								Adjusted				Operating										Adjusted				Adjusted
				Operating							Operating				Income						Operating								Operating				Income										Operating				Operating			Adjusted
	Reported			Income				Adjusted			Income				(Loss)			Reported			Income				Adjusted				Income				(Loss)			Net Sales				Net Sales			Income				Income			Margin
	Net Sales			(Loss)				Items			(Loss)				Margin			Net Sales			(Loss)				Items				(Loss)				Margin			$				%			(Loss) $				(Loss) %			Points
Q1:
ACCO Brands North America	$	176.7		$	5.2			$	5.7		$	10.9			6.2	%		$	208.5		$	13.9			$	5.9			$	19.8			9.5	%		$	(31.8	)		(15.3	)%		$	(8.9	)		(44.9	)%		(330	)
ACCO Brands EMEA		135.8			7.8				5.8			13.6			10.0	%			156.1			5.6				3.5				9.1			5.8	%			(20.3	)		(13.0	)%			4.5			49.5	%		420
ACCO Brands International		90.1			9.0				2.7			11.7			13.0	%			77.0			4.2				2.0				6.2			8.1	%			13.1			17.0	%			5.5			88.7	%		490
Corporate		—			(11.9	)			—			(11.9	)						—			(16.9	)			4.4				(12.5	)						—							0.6
Total	$	402.6		$	10.1			$	14.2		$	24.3			6.0	%		$	441.6		$	6.8			$	15.8			$	22.6			5.1	%		$	(39.0	)		(8.8	)%		$	1.7			7.5	%		90
Q2:
ACCO Brands North America	$	292.6		$	55.1			$	5.6		$	60.7			20.7	%		$	306.6		$	50.7			$	6.5			$	57.2			18.7	%		$	(14.0	)		(4.6	)%		$	3.5			6.1	%		200
ACCO Brands EMEA		125.7			5.7				3.8			9.5			7.6	%			137.9			(1.5	)			3.6				2.1			1.5	%			(12.2	)		(8.8	)%			7.4			NM			610
ACCO Brands International		75.3			6.7				1.6			8.3			11.0	%			76.5			6.3				2.3				8.6			11.2	%			(1.2	)		(1.6	)%			(0.3	)		(3.5	)%		(20	)
Corporate		—			(12.3	)			—			(12.3	)						—			(0.1	)			(9.7	)			(9.8	)						—							(2.5	)
Total	$	493.6		$	55.2			$	11.0		$	66.2			13.4	%		$	521.0		$	55.4			$	2.7			$	58.1			11.2	%		$	(27.4	)		(5.3	)%		$	8.1			13.9	%		220
Q3:
ACCO Brands North America	$	218.9		$	19.9			$	5.6		$	25.5			11.6	%		$	257.2		$	(78.4	)		$	104.2			$	25.8			10.0	%		$	(38.3	)		(14.9	)%		$	(0.3	)		(1.2	)%		160
ACCO Brands EMEA		126.6			6.9				6.7			13.6			10.7	%			130.3			4.9				2.5				7.4			5.7	%			(3.7	)		(2.8	)%			6.2			83.8	%		500
ACCO Brands International		102.5			16.4				1.5			17.9			17.5	%			98.1			17.3				1.9				19.2			19.6	%			4.4			4.5	%			(1.3	)		(6.8	)%		(210	)
Corporate		—			(11.0	)			—			(11.0	)						—			(6.8	)			(2.8	)			(9.6	)						—							(1.4	)
Total	$	448.0		$	32.2			$	13.8		$	46.0			10.3	%		$	485.6		$	(63.0	)		$	105.8			$	42.8			8.8	%		$	(37.6	)		(7.7	)%		$	3.2			7.5	%		150
Q4:
ACCO Brands North America	$	199.0		$	(86.1	)		$	111.4		$	25.3			12.7	%		$	225.7		$	8.9			$	9.8			$	18.7			8.3	%		$	(26.7	)		(11.8	)%		$	6.6			35.3	%		440
ACCO Brands EMEA		159.1			18.3				7.5			25.8			16.2	%			156.0			12.7				5.7				18.4			11.8	%			3.1			2.0	%			7.4			40.2	%		440
ACCO Brands International		130.5			28.6				1.6			30.2			23.1	%			117.7			22.7				1.6				24.3			20.6	%			12.8			10.9	%			5.9			24.3	%		250
Corporate		—			(13.6	)			0.6			(13.0	)						—			(8.7	)			(0.4	)			(9.1	)						—							(3.9	)
Total	$	488.6		$	(52.8	)		$	121.1		$	68.3			14.0	%		$	499.4		$	35.6			$	16.7			$	52.3			10.5	%		$	(10.8	)		(2.2	)%		$	16.0			30.6	%		350
YTD:
ACCO Brands North America	$	887.2		$	(5.9	)		$	128.3		$	122.4			13.8	%		$	998.0		$	(4.9	)		$	126.4			$	121.5			12.2	%		$	(110.8	)		(11.1	)%		$	0.9			0.7	%		160
ACCO Brands EMEA		547.2			38.7				23.8			62.5			11.4	%			580.3			21.7				15.3				37.0			6.4	%			(33.1	)		(5.7	)%			25.5			68.9	%		500
ACCO Brands International		398.4			60.7				7.4			68.1			17.1	%			369.3			50.5				7.8				58.3			15.8	%			29.1			7.9	%			9.8			16.8	%		130
Corporate		—			(48.8	)			0.6			(48.2	)						—			(32.5	)			(8.5	)			(41.0	)						—							(7.2	)
Total	$	1,832.8		$	44.7			$	160.1		$	204.8			11.2	%		$	1,947.6		$	34.8			$	141.0			$	175.8			9.0	%		$	(114.8	)		(5.9	)%		$	29.0			16.5	%		220

See "Notes to Reconciliations of GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP Information and Net (Loss) Income to Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)" for further information regarding adjusted items.

ACCO Brands Corporation and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Net Sales Change Analysis (Unaudited)

		% Change - Net Sales									$ Change - Net Sales (in millions)
		GAAP		Non-GAAP							GAAP			Non-GAAP
		Net Sales Change			Currency Translation			Comparable Sales Change (A)			Net Sales Change				Currency Translation				Comparable Sales Change (A)			Comparable Sales
Q1 2023:
ACCO Brands North America		(15.3	)%		(0.7	)%		(14.6	)%		$	(31.8	)		$	(1.5	)		$	(30.3	)	$	178.2
ACCO Brands EMEA		(13.0	)%		(5.7	)%		(7.3	)%			(20.3	)			(9.0	)			(11.3	)		144.8
ACCO Brands International		17.0	%		(0.2	)%		17.2	%			13.1				(0.2	)			13.3			90.3
Total		(8.8	)%		(2.4	)%		(6.4	)%		$	(39.0	)		$	(10.6	)		$	(28.4	)	$	413.2
Q2 2023:
ACCO Brands North America		(4.6	)%		(0.5	)%		(4.1	)%		$	(14.0	)		$	(1.6	)		$	(12.4	)	$	294.2
ACCO Brands EMEA		(8.8	)%		0.3	%		(9.1	)%			(12.2	)			0.4				(12.6	)		125.3
ACCO Brands International		(1.6	)%		0.7	%		(2.3	)%			(1.2	)			0.5				(1.7	)		74.8
Total		(5.3	)%		(0.2	)%		(5.1	)%		$	(27.4	)		$	(0.8	)		$	(26.6	)	$	494.4
Q3 2023:
ACCO Brands North America		(14.9	)%		(0.3	)%		(14.6	)%		$	(38.3	)		$	(0.7	)		$	(37.6	)	$	219.6
ACCO Brands EMEA		(2.8	)%		5.4	%		(8.2	)%			(3.7	)			7.0				(10.7	)		119.6
ACCO Brands International		4.5	%		4.3	%		0.2	%			4.4				4.2				0.2			98.3
Total		(7.7	)%		2.2	%		(9.9	)%		$	(37.6	)		$	10.5			$	(48.1	)	$	437.5
Q4 2023:
ACCO Brands North America		(11.8	)%		—	%		(11.8	)%		$	(26.7	)		$	(0.1	)		$	(26.6	)	$	199.1
ACCO Brands EMEA		2.0	%		4.6	%		(2.6	)%			3.1				7.1				(4.0	)		152.0
ACCO Brands International		10.9	%		4.4	%		6.5	%			12.8				5.2				7.6			125.3
Total		(2.2	)%		2.4	%		(4.6	)%		$	(10.8	)		$	12.2			$	(23.0	)	$	476.4
2023 YTD:
ACCO Brands North America		(11.1	)%		(0.4	)%		(10.7	)%		$	(110.8	)		$	(3.9	)		$	(106.9	)	$	891.1
ACCO Brands EMEA		(5.7	)%		1.0	%		(6.7	)%			(33.1	)			5.5				(38.6	)		541.7
ACCO Brands International		7.9	%		2.6	%		5.3	%			29.1				9.7				19.4			388.7
Total		(5.9	)%		0.6	%		(6.5	)%		$	(114.8	)		$	11.3			$	(126.1	)	$	1,821.5

(A)

Comparable sales represents net sales excluding material acquisitions, if any, and with current-period foreign operation sales translated at the prior-year currency rates.

 

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FAQ

What were ACCO Brands' reported net sales for the full year 2023?

ACCO Brands reported net sales of $1.833 billion for the full year 2023.

What was ACCO Brands' adjusted EPS for 2023?

ACCO Brands' adjusted EPS for 2023 was $1.09.

How much did ACCO Brands reduce total debt by in 2023?

ACCO Brands reduced total debt by $88 million in 2023.

What was ACCO Brands' consolidated net leverage ratio at the end of 2023?

ACCO Brands' consolidated net leverage ratio was 3.4x at the end of 2023.

What factors contributed to ACCO Brands' improved financial performance in 2023?

ACCO Brands' improved financial performance in 2023 was attributed to the expansion of gross margin, strong free cash flow, and successful execution of restructuring plans.