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Sensient Technologies Corporation
Reports Results for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2025

MILWAUKEE— October 31, 2025 Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE: SXT), a leading provider of flavors and colors for the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care markets, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Third Quarter Consolidated Results


Reported revenue increased 5.0% to $412.1 million in the third quarter of 2025 versus last year’s third quarter results of $392.6 million. On a local currency basis(1), revenue increased 3.5%.

Reported operating income increased 14.2% to $57.7 million compared to $50.5 million recorded in the third quarter of 2024. In the third quarter of 2025, the Company recorded $3.3 million of costs related to its Portfolio Optimization Plan versus last year’s $1.2 million in the third quarter. Local currency adjusted operating income(1) and local currency adjusted EBITDA(1) increased 15.7% and 14.3%, respectively, in the third quarter.

Reported earnings per share increased 13.0% to 87 cents in the third quarter of 2025 compared to 77 cents in the third quarter of 2024. Local currency adjusted diluted EPS(1) increased 17.5% in the third quarter.

 “Sensient’s dedication to customer service while continuing to innovate and drive new sales wins has resulted in strong results.  I remain very confident about our performance and am excited about the opportunities in front of us, particularly in natural colors,” said Paul Manning, Sensient’s Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer.

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Earnings Release – Quarter Ended September 30, 2025
October 31, 2025
Page 2
Third Quarter Group Results

   
Reported
   
Local Currency(1)
 
Revenue
 
Quarter
   
Year-to-Date
   
Quarter
   
Year-to-Date
 
Flavors & Extracts
   
-0.2
%
   
-0.9
%
   
-1.2
%
   
-1.0
%
Color
   
9.9
%
   
7.2
%
   
7.9
%
   
7.6
%
Asia Pacific
   
0.7
%
   
5.0
%
   
-0.3
%
   
3.9
%
Total Revenue
   
5.0
%
   
3.2
%
   
3.5
%
   
3.2
%


 
Reported
   
Local Currency Adjusted(1)
 
Operating Income
 
Quarter
   
Year-to-Date
   
Quarter
   
Year-to-Date
 
Flavors & Extracts
   
8.4
%
   
7.6
%
   
7.8
%
   
7.6
%
Color
   
26.6
%
   
19.9
%
   
23.8
%
   
19.7
%
Asia Pacific
   
2.5
%
   
7.6
%
   
0.2
%
   
4.9
%
Total Operating Income
   
14.2
%
   
12.9
%
   
15.7
%
   
14.3
%
 
                               

The Flavors & Extracts Group reported third quarter 2025 revenue of $203.0 million, a decrease of $0.3 million versus the prior year’s third quarter. The Group’s revenue was unfavorably impacted by lower volumes in agricultural ingredients (formerly natural ingredients).  This decline was partially offset by higher prices and volumes in our flavors, extracts, and flavor ingredients product lines. Segment operating income was $28.0 million in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of $2.2 million compared to the prior year’s third quarter. The increase in segment operating income was driven by strong profitability of the flavors, extracts, and flavor ingredients product lines despite the decline in the revenue of agricultural ingredients.

The Color Group reported revenue of $178.2 million in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of $16.1 million compared to the prior year’s third quarter. The Group’s revenue increase was driven by higher prices and strong volume growth in the food and pharmaceutical product lines. Segment operating income was $37.7 million in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of $7.9 million compared to the prior year’s third quarter results.

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Earnings Release – Quarter Ended September 30, 2025
October 31, 2025
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The Asia Pacific Group reported revenue of $42.1 million in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of $0.3 million compared to the prior year’s third quarter. Segment operating income was $9.5 million in the quarter, an increase of $0.2 million compared to the prior year’s third quarter.

Corporate & Other reported operating expenses of $17.6 million in the third quarter of 2025, compared to $14.5 million of operating expenses reported in the prior year’s third quarter. The higher operating expenses were primarily due to higher Portfolio Optimization Plan costs in the quarter. Local currency adjusted operating expenses(1) for Corporate & Other increased $1.0 million compared to the prior year’s third quarter, primarily due to higher performance-based compensation costs recorded in 2025.

2025 OUTLOOK

         
Metric
 
Current Guidance
 
Prior Guidance
         
Local Currency Revenue(1)
 
Mid-Single-Digit Growth
 
Mid-Single-Digit Growth
         
Local Currency Adjusted EBITDA(1)
 
Double-Digit Growth
 
High Single-Digit Growth
         
Diluted EPS (GAAP)
 
Between $3.13 and $3.23*
 
Between $3.13 and $3.23
         
Local Currency Adjusted Diluted EPS(1)
 
Double-Digit Growth
 
High Single-Digit to Double-Digit Growth

*Includes approximately 28 cents of Portfolio Optimization Plan costs. Based on current exchange rates, foreign currency impact is expected to be a slight tailwind for the year.


The Company’s guidance is based on current conditions and economic and market trends in the markets in which the Company operates and is subject to various risks and uncertainties as described below.


(1)
Please refer to “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts” at the end of this release for more information regarding our non-GAAP financial measures.

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Earnings Release – Quarter Ended September 30, 2025
October 31, 2025
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USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

The Company’s non-GAAP financial measures eliminate the impact of certain items, which, depending on the measure, include: currency movements, depreciation and amortization, Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, and non-cash share-based compensation. These measures are provided to enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s performance when viewed together with the GAAP results. Refer to “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts” at the end of this release.

CONFERENCE CALL

The Company will host a conference call to discuss its 2025 third quarter financial results at 8:30 a.m. CDT on Friday, October 31, 2025. To participate in the conference call, contact Chorus Call Inc. at (844) 492-3726 or (412) 317-1078, and ask to join the Sensient Technologies Corporation conference call. Alternatively, the call can be accessed by using the webcast link that is available on the Investor Information section of the Company’s web site at www.sensient.com.

A replay of the call will be available one hour after the end of the conference call through November 7, 2025, by calling (877) 344-7529 and using access code 1491278. An audio replay and written transcript of the call will also be posted on the Investor Information section of the Company’s web site at www.sensient.com on or after November 4, 2025.

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Earnings Release – Quarter Ended September 30, 2025
October 31, 2025
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This release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Federal securities laws including in the quote from our Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer and under “2025 Outlook” above. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors concerning the Company’s operations and business environment. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by these forward-looking statements and that could adversely affect the Company’s future financial performance include the following: the Company’s ability to manage general business, economic, and capital market conditions, including actions taken by customers in response to such market conditions, and the impact of recessions and economic downturns; the impact of macroeconomic and geopolitical volatility, including inflation and shortages impacting the availability and cost of raw materials, energy, and other supplies, disruptions and delays in the Company’s supply chain, and the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East; industry, regulatory, legal, and economic factors related to the Company’s domestic and international business; the effects of tariffs, trade barriers, and disputes; the availability and cost of labor, logistics, and transportation; the pace and nature of new product introductions by the Company and the Company’s customers; the Company’s ability to anticipate and respond to changing consumer preferences, changing technologies, and changing regulations; the Company’s ability to successfully implement its growth strategies; the outcome of the Company’s various productivity-improvement and cost-reduction efforts, acquisition and divestiture activities, and Portfolio Optimization Plan; growth in markets for products in which the Company competes; industry and customer acceptance of price increases; actions by competitors; the Company’s ability to enhance its innovation efforts and drive cost efficiencies; currency exchange rate fluctuations; and other factors included in “Risk Factors” in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and in other documents that the Company files with the SEC. The risks and uncertainties identified above are not the only risks the Company faces. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that it currently believes to be immaterial also may adversely affect the Company. Should any known or unknown risks and uncertainties develop into actual events, these developments could have material adverse effects on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. This release contains time-sensitive information that reflects management’s best analysis only as of the date of this release. Except to the extent required by applicable laws, the Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied herein will not be realized.

ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients.  Sensient uses advanced technologies and robust global supply chain capabilities to develop specialized solutions for food and beverages, as well as products that serve the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and personal care industries. Sensient’s customers range in size from small entrepreneurial businesses to major international manufacturers representing some of the world’s best-known brands.  Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
www.sensient.com

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Sensient Technologies Corporation
(In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Page 6
Consolidated Statements of Earnings
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
                                     
   
2025
   
2024
   
% Change
   
2025
   
2024
   
% Change
 
                                     
Revenue
 
$
412,109
   
$
392,613
   
5.0
%
 
$
1,218,664
   
$
1,180,808
   
3.2
%
                                             
Cost of products sold
   
270,767
     
262,209
   
3.3
%
   
802,713
     
793,133
   
1.2
%
Selling and administrative expenses
   
83,636
     
79,884
   
4.7
%
   
247,009
     
238,092
   
3.7
%
                                             
Operating income
   
57,706
     
50,520
   
14.2
%
   
168,942
     
149,583
   
12.9
%
Interest expense
   
7,328
     
7,696
           
22,060
     
22,394
       
                                             
Earnings before income taxes
   
50,378
     
42,824
           
146,882
     
127,189
       
Income taxes
   
13,422
     
10,134
           
37,877
     
32,627
       
                                             
Net earnings
 
$
36,956
   
$
32,690
   
13.0
%
 
$
109,005
   
$
94,562
   
15.3
%
                                             
Earnings per share of common stock:
                                           
Basic
 
$
0.87
   
$
0.78
         
$
2.58
   
$
2.24
       
                                             
Diluted
 
$
0.87
   
$
0.77
         
$
2.56
   
$
2.23
       
                                             
Average common shares outstanding:
                                           
Basic
   
42,248
     
42,159
           
42,231
     
42,139
       
                                             
Diluted
   
42,665
     
42,429
           
42,570
     
42,377
       

Results by Segment
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
                                     
Revenue
 
2025
   
2024
   
% Change
   
2025
   
2024
   
% Change
 
                                     
Flavors & Extracts
 
$
202,970
   
$
203,279
   
(0.2
%)
 
$
599,902
   
$
605,584
   
(0.9
%)
Color
   
178,156
     
162,080
   
9.9
%
   
525,188
     
489,805
   
7.2
%
Asia Pacific
   
42,082
     
41,778
   
0.7
%
   
126,727
     
120,664
   
5.0
%
Intersegment elimination
   
(11,099
)
   
(14,524
)
         
(33,153
)
   
(35,245
)
     
                                             
Consolidated
 
$
412,109
   
$
392,613
   
5.0
%
 
$
1,218,664
   
$
1,180,808
   
3.2
%
                                             
Operating Income
                                           
                                             
Flavors & Extracts
 
$
28,038
   
$
25,862
   
8.4
%
 
$
81,533
   
$
75,749
   
7.6
%
Color
   
37,734
     
29,806
   
26.6
%
   
111,508
     
92,987
   
19.9
%
Asia Pacific
   
9,541
     
9,307
   
2.5
%
   
27,926
     
25,963
   
7.6
%
Corporate & Other
   
(17,607
)
   
(14,455
)
         
(52,025
)
   
(45,116
)
     
                                             
Consolidated
 
$
57,706
   
$
50,520
   
14.2
%
 
$
168,942
   
$
149,583
   
12.9
%

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(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Page 7
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
 
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2025
   
2024
 
             
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
42,669
   
$
26,626
 
Trade accounts receivable
   
323,387
     
290,087
 
Inventories
   
653,718
     
600,302
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
51,728
     
44,871
 
Fixed assets held for sale
   
1,595
     
-
 
Total Current Assets
   
1,073,097
     
961,886
 
                 
Goodwill & intangible assets (net)
   
449,902
     
423,658
 
Property, plant, and equipment (net)
   
518,489
     
491,587
 
Other assets
   
168,053
     
146,663
 
                 
Total Assets
 
$
2,209,541
   
$
2,023,794
 
                 
Trade accounts payable
 
$
122,878
   
$
139,052
 
Short-term borrowings
   
777
     
19,848
 
Other current liabilities
   
110,033
     
111,739
 
Total Current Liabilities
   
233,688
     
270,639
 
                 
Long-term debt
   
711,177
     
613,523
 
Accrued employee and retiree benefits
   
27,031
     
24,499
 
Other liabilities
   
57,484
     
54,147
 
Shareholders' Equity
   
1,180,161
     
1,060,986
 
                 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 
$
2,209,541
   
$
2,023,794
 

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(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Page 8
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
           
Nine Months Ended September 30,
           
   
2025
   
2024
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net earnings
 
$
109,005
   
$
94,562
 
Adjustments to arrive at net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
   
45,890
     
45,185
 
Share-based compensation expense
   
10,584
     
6,980
 
Net loss (gain) on assets
   
166
     
(210
)
Portfolio Optimization Plan costs
   
2,107
     
1,406
 
Deferred income taxes
   
3,899
     
(11,117
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Trade accounts receivable
   
(19,716
)
   
(32,138
)
Inventories
   
(35,609
)
   
14,902
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
   
(9,160
)
   
221
 
Trade accounts payable and other accrued expenses
   
(10,973
)
   
(4,664
)
Accrued salaries, wages, and withholdings
   
(9,781
)
   
16,769
 
Income taxes
   
(5,076
)
   
854
 
Other liabilities
   
1,927
     
3,011
 

               
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
83,263
     
135,761
 
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment
   
(57,788
)
   
(36,088
)
Proceeds from sale of assets
   
397
     
338
 
Acquisition of new business
   
(4,867
)
   
-
 
Other investing activities
   
1,260
     
(1,444
)
                 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(60,998
)
   
(37,194
)
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from additional borrowings
   
125,619
     
134,432
 
Debt payments
   
(84,662
)
   
(154,219
)
Dividends paid
   
(52,196
)
   
(52,034
)
Other financing activities
   
(2,648
)
   
(3,317
)
                 
Net cash used in financing activities
   
(13,887
)
   
(75,138
)
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
   
7,665
     
(15,394
)
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
   
16,043
     
8,035
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
26,626
     
28,934
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
42,669
   
$
36,969
 

Supplemental Information
               
Nine Months Ended September 30,
   
2025
     
2024
 
                 
Dividends paid per share
 
$
1.23
   
$
1.23
 

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(In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts

The Company's results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 include adjusted operating income, adjusted net earnings, and adjusted diluted earnings per share, which, in each case, exclude Portfolio Optimization Plan costs.

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2025
   
2024
   
% Change
   
2025
   
2024
   
% Change
 
Operating income (GAAP)
 
$
57,706
   
$
50,520
     
14.2
%
 
$
168,942
   
$
149,583
     
12.9
%
Portfolio Optimization Plan costs  – Cost of products sold
   
649
     
209
             
4,252
     
523
         
Portfolio Optimization Plan costs – Selling and administrative expenses
   
2,674
     
1,002
             
5,274
     
5,252
         
Adjusted operating income
 
$
61,029
   
$
51,731
     
18.0
%
 
$
178,468
   
$
155,358
     
14.9
%
 
                                               
Net earnings (GAAP)
 
$
36,956
   
$
32,690
     
13.0
%
 
$
109,005
   
$
94,562
     
15.3
%
Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, before tax
   
3,323
     
1,211
             
9,526
     
5,775
         
Tax impact of Portfolio Optimization Plan costs(1)
   
649
     
(17
)
           
(868
)
   
(586
)
       
Adjusted net earnings
 
$
40,928
   
$
33,884
     
20.8
%
 
$
117,663
   
$
99,751
     
18.0
%
 
                                               
Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)
 
$
0.87
   
$
0.77
     
13.0
%
 
$
2.56
   
$
2.23
     
14.8
%
Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, net of tax
   
0.09
     
0.03
             
0.20
     
0.12
         
Adjusted diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.96
   
$
0.80
     
20.0
%
 
$
2.76
   
$
2.35
     
17.4
%

Note: Earnings per share calculations may not foot due to rounding differences.

(1) Tax impact adjustments were determined based on the nature of the underlying non-GAAP adjustments and their relevant jurisdictional tax rates.

Results by Segment
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
                   
Adjusted
                   
Adjusted
 
Operating Income
   
2025
   
Adjustments(2)
     
2025
     
2024
   
Adjustments(2)
     
2024
 
                                                 
Flavors & Extracts
 
$
28,038
   
$
-
   
$
28,038
   
$
25,862
   
$
-
   
$
25,862
 
Color
   
37,734
     
-
     
37,734
     
29,806
     
-
     
29,806
 
Asia Pacific
   
9,541
     
-
     
9,541
     
9,307
     
-
     
9,307
 
Corporate & Other
   
(17,607
)
   
3,323
     
(14,284
)
   
(14,455
)
   
1,211
     
(13,244
)
                                                 
Consolidated
 
$
57,706
   
$
3,323
   
$
61,029
   
$
50,520
   
$
1,211
   
$
51,731
 

Results by Segment
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
                   
Adjusted
                   
Adjusted
 
Operating Income
   
2025
   
Adjustments(2)
     
2025
     
2024
   
Adjustments(2)
     
2024
 
                                                 
Flavors & Extracts
 
$
81,533
   
$
-
   
$
81,533
   
$
75,749
   
$
-
   
$
75,749
 
Color
   
111,508
     
-
     
111,508
     
92,987
     
-
     
92,987
 
Asia Pacific
   
27,926
     
-
     
27,926
     
25,963
     
-
     
25,963
 
Corporate & Other
   
(52,025
)
   
9,526
     
(42,499
)
   
(45,116
)
   
5,775
     
(39,341
)
                                                 
Consolidated
 
$
168,942
   
$
9,526
   
$
178,468
   
$
149,583
   
$
5,775
   
$
155,358
 

(2) Adjustments consist of Portfolio Optimization Plan costs.

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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts - Continued

The following table summarizes the percentage change in the 2025 results compared to the 2024 results for the corresponding periods.

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Revenue
 
Total
   
Foreign Exchange
Rates
   
Adjustments(3)
   
Local
Currency
Adjusted
 
Flavors & Extracts
   
(0.2
%)
   
1.0
%
   
N/A
     
(1.2
%)
Color
   
9.9
%
   
2.0
%
   
N/A
     
7.9
%
Asia Pacific
   
0.7
%
   
1.0
%
   
N/A
     
(0.3
%)
Total Revenue
   
5.0
%
   
1.5
%
   
N/A
     
3.5
%
                                 
Operating Income
                               
Flavors & Extracts
   
8.4
%
   
0.6
%
   
0.0
%
   
7.8
%
Color
   
26.6
%
   
2.8
%
   
0.0
%
   
23.8
%
Asia Pacific
   
2.5
%
   
2.3
%
   
0.0
%
   
0.2
%
Corporate & Other
   
21.8
%
   
0.0
%
   
13.9
%
   
7.9
%
Total Operating Income
   
14.2
%
   
2.4
%
   
(3.9
%)
   
15.7
%
Diluted Earnings Per Share
   
13.0
%
   
2.6
%
   
(7.1
%)
   
17.5
%
Adjusted EBITDA
   
16.3
%
   
2.0
%
   
N/A
     
14.3
%

   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
Revenue
 
Total
   
Foreign Exchange
Rates
   
Adjustments(3)
   
Local
Currency Adjusted
 
Flavors & Extracts
   
(0.9
%)
   
0.1
%
   
N/A
     
(1.0
%)
Color
   
7.2
%
   
(0.4
%)
   
N/A
     
7.6
%
Asia Pacific
   
5.0
%
   
1.1
%
   
N/A
     
3.9
%
Total Revenue
   
3.2
%
   
0.0
%
   
N/A
     
3.2
%
                                 
Operating Income
                               
Flavors & Extracts
   
7.6
%
   
0.0
%
   
0.0
%
   
7.6
%
Color
   
19.9
%
   
0.2
%
   
0.0
%
   
19.7
%
Asia Pacific
   
7.6
%
   
2.7
%
   
0.0
%
   
4.9
%
Corporate & Other
   
15.3
%
   
0.0
%
   
7.3
%
   
8.0
%
Total Operating Income
   
12.9
%
   
0.6
%
   
(2.0
%)
   
14.3
%
Diluted Earnings Per Share
   
14.8
%
   
0.5
%
   
(2.3
%)
   
16.6
%
Adjusted EBITDA
   
13.2
%
   
0.4
%
   
N/A
     
12.8
%
                                 

(3) Adjustments consist of Portfolio Optimization Plan costs.

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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Amounts - Continued

The following table summarizes the reconciliation between Operating Income (GAAP) and Adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024.

   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
                                     
   
2025
   
2024
   
% Change
   
2025
   
2024
   
% Change
 
Operating income (GAAP)
 
$
57,706
   
$
50,520
     
14.2
%
 
$
168,942
   
$
149,583
     
12.9
%
Depreciation and amortization
   
15,556
     
15,460
             
45,890
     
45,185
         
Share-based compensation expense
   
3,945
     
2,069
             
10,584
     
6,980
         
Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, before tax
   
3,323
     
1,211
             
9,526
     
5,775
         
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
80,530
   
$
69,260
     
16.3
%
 
$
234,942
   
$
207,523
     
13.2
%

The following table summarizes the reconciliation between Debt (GAAP) and Net Debt, and Operating Income (GAAP) and Credit Adjusted EBITDA for the trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024.

   
September 30,
 
Debt
 
2025
   
2024
 
Short-term borrowings
 
$
777
   
$
17,811
 
Long-term debt
   
711,177
     
625,627
 
Credit Agreement adjustments(4)
   
(27,992
)
   
(22,633
)
Net Debt
 
$
683,962
   
$
620,805
 
                 
Operating income (GAAP)
 
$
210,938
   
$
157,646
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
61,034
     
59,645
 
Share-based compensation expense
   
13,688
     
8,628
 
Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, before tax
   
10,382
     
33,616
 
Other non-operating gains(5)
   
(495
)
   
(998
)
Credit Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
295,547
   
$
258,537
 
                 
Net Debt to Credit Adjusted EBITDA
    2.3x
      2.4x
 

(4) Adjustments include cash and cash equivalents, as described in the Company's Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (Credit Agreement), and certain letters of credit and hedge contracts.
(5) Adjustments consist of certain financing transaction costs, certain non-financing interest items, and gains and losses related to certain non-cash, non-operating, and/or non-recurring items as described in the Credit Agreement.

We have included each of these non-GAAP measures in order to provide additional information regarding our underlying operating results and comparable period-over-period performance. Such information is supplemental to information presented in accordance with GAAP and is not intended to represent a presentation in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation. Rather, they should be considered together with GAAP measures and the rest of the information included in this release and our SEC filings. Management internally reviews each of these non-GAAP measures to evaluate performance on a comparative period-to-period basis and to gain additional insight into underlying operating and performance trends, and we believe the information can be beneficial to investors for the same purposes. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.