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Sensient Technologies Corporation
Reports Results for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2025

MILWAUKEE— February 13, 2026 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 fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025.

Fourth Quarter Consolidated Results


Reported revenue increased 4.5% to $393.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 versus last year’s fourth quarter results of $376.4 million. On a local currency basis(1), revenue increased 2.0%.

Reported operating income decreased 9.1% to $38.2 million compared to $42.0 million recorded in the fourth quarter of 2024. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company recorded $6.3 million of costs related to its Portfolio Optimization Plan versus last year’s $0.9 million in the fourth quarter. Local currency adjusted operating income(1) and local currency adjusted EBITDA(1) were both flat in the fourth quarter.

Reported earnings per share decreased 15.5% to 60 cents in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to 71 cents in the fourth quarter of 2024. Local currency adjusted diluted EPS(1) increased 6.2% in the fourth quarter.

“Sensient delivered strong results in 2025 driven by exceptional new sales wins.  We executed on our strategy, delivered meaningful value to our customers, and strengthened our position for the opportunities ahead.  I remain very confident about our performance and the momentum we have going forward,” said Paul Manning, Sensient’s Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer.

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Earnings Release – Quarter Ended December 31, 2025
February 13, 2026
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Fourth Quarter Group Results

   
Reported
   
Local Currency(1)
 
Revenue
 
Quarter
   
Year-to-Date
   
Quarter
   
Year-to-Date
 
Flavors & Extracts
   
-0.6%

   
-0.9%

   
-2.4%

   
-1.3%

Color
   
10.9%

   
8.1%

   
7.0%

   
7.4%

Asia Pacific
   
-1.0%

   
3.5%

   
-1.9%

   
2.4%

Total Revenue
   
4.5%

   
3.5%

   
2.0%

   
2.9%


   
Reported
   
Local Currency Adjusted(1)
 
Operating Income
 
Quarter
   
Year-to-Date
   
Quarter
   
Year-to-Date
 
Flavors & Extracts
   
-10.0%

   
3.8%

   
-11.6%

   
3.4%

Color
   
12.2%

   
18.2%

   
7.2%

   
16.9%

Asia Pacific
   
2.4%

   
6.3%

   
0.6%

   
3.8%

Total Operating Income
   
-9.1%

   
8.1%

   
-0.4%

   
11.1%

                                 

The Flavors & Extracts Group reported fourth quarter 2025 revenue of $187.0 million, a decrease of $1.1 million versus the prior year’s fourth quarter. The Group’s revenue was unfavorably impacted by lower volumes, particularly in the agricultural ingredients product line.  This decline was partially offset by higher prices. Segment operating income was $19.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, a decrease of $2.1 million compared to the prior year’s fourth quarter. The decrease in segment operating income was driven by the decline in the volume in the agricultural ingredients product line along with a one-time charge of approximately $3 million stemming from the impact of severe rains from atmospheric river events late in the year that disrupted the harvest and production.

The Color Group reported revenue of $175.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase of $17.3 million compared to the prior year’s fourth quarter. The Group’s revenue increase was driven by strong volume growth and higher prices in the food and pharmaceutical product lines. Segment operating income was $29.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase of $3.2 million compared to the prior year’s fourth quarter results.

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Earnings Release – Quarter Ended December 31, 2025
February 13, 2026
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The Asia Pacific Group reported revenue of $41.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, a decrease of $0.4 million compared to the prior year’s fourth quarter. Segment operating income was $8.7 million in the quarter, an increase of $0.2 million compared to the prior year’s fourth quarter.

Corporate & Other reported operating expenses were $19.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, compared to $14.4 million of operating expenses reported in the prior year’s fourth 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 decreased $0.3 million compared to the prior year’s fourth quarter, primarily due to lower performance-based compensation costs recorded in 2025.

2026 OUTLOOK

     
Metric
 
Current Guidance
     
Local Currency Revenue(1)
 
Mid-Single-Digit to Double-Digit Growth
     
Local Currency Adjusted EBITDA(1)
 
Mid-Single-Digit to Double-Digit Growth
     
Diluted EPS (GAAP)
 
Between $3.60 and $3.80*
     
Local Currency Adjusted Diluted EPS(1)
 
Mid-Single-Digit to High Single-Digit Growth
     
*Based on current exchange rates, foreign currency impact is expected to be immaterial 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 December 31, 2025
February 13, 2026
Page 4
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 fourth quarter financial results at 8:30 a.m. CST on Friday, February 13, 2026. 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 February 20, 2026 by calling (855) 669-9658 and using access code 4128932. 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 February 18, 2026.

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Sensient Technologies Corporation
Earnings Release – Quarter Ended December 31, 2025
February 13, 2026
Page 5
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 “2026 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, 2025, 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 December 31,
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
                                     
   
2025
   
2024
   
% Change
   
2025
   
2024
   
% Change
 
                                     
Revenue
 
$
393,447
   
$
376,420
   
4.5
%
 
$
1,612,111
   
$
1,557,228
   
3.5
%
                                             
Cost of products sold
   
270,098
     
257,002
   
5.1
%
   
1,072,811
     
1,050,135
   
2.2
%
Selling and administrative expenses
   
85,163
     
77,422
   
10.0
%
   
332,172
     
315,514
   
5.3
%
                                             
Operating income
   
38,186
     
41,996
   
(9.1
%)
   
207,128
     
191,579
   
8.1
%
Interest expense
   
7,521
     
6,387
           
29,581
     
28,781
       
                                             
Earnings before income taxes
   
30,665
     
35,609
           
177,547
     
162,798
       
Income taxes
   
5,181
     
5,505
           
43,058
     
38,132
       
                                             
Net earnings
 
$
25,484
   
$
30,104
   
(15.3
%)
 
$
134,489
   
$
124,666
   
7.9
%
                                             
Earnings per share of common stock:
                                           
Basic
 
$
0.60
   
$
0.71
         
$
3.18
   
$
2.96
       
 
                                           
Diluted
 
$
0.60
   
$
0.71
         
$
3.16
   
$
2.94
       
                                             
Average common shares outstanding:
                                           
Basic
   
42,254
     
42,163
           
42,236
     
42,145
       
 
                                           
Diluted
   
42,669
     
42,454
           
42,595
     
42,396
       

Results by Segment
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
                                     
Revenue
 
2025
   
2024
   
% Change
   
2025
   
2024
   
% Change
 
                                     
Flavors & Extracts
 
$
187,041
   
$
188,114
   
(0.6
%)
 
$
786,943
   
$
793,698
   
(0.9
%)
Color
   
175,407
     
158,134
   
10.9
%
   
700,595
     
647,939
   
8.1
%
Asia Pacific
   
41,429
     
41,861
   
(1.0
%)
   
168,156
     
162,525
   
3.5
%
Intersegment elimination
   
(10,430
)
   
(11,689
)
         
(43,583
)
   
(46,934
)
     
                                             
Consolidated
 
$
393,447
   
$
376,420
   
4.5
%
 
$
1,612,111
   
$
1,557,228
   
3.5
%
                                             
Operating Income
                                           
                                             
Flavors & Extracts
 
$
19,208
   
$
21,345
   
(10.0
%)
 
$
100,741
   
$
97,094
   
3.8
%
Color
   
29,771
     
26,542
   
12.2
%
   
141,279
     
119,529
   
18.2
%
Asia Pacific
   
8,696
     
8,495
   
2.4
%
   
36,622
     
34,458
   
6.3
%
Corporate & Other
   
(19,489
)
   
(14,386
)
         
(71,514
)
   
(59,502
)
     
                                             
Consolidated
 
$
38,186
   
$
41,996
   
(9.1
%)
 
$
207,128
   
$
191,579
   
8.1
%

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(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Page 7
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
 
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2025
   
2024
 
             
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
36,533
   
$
26,626
 
Trade accounts receivable
   
305,380
     
290,087
 
Inventories
   
678,220
     
600,302
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
59,717
     
44,871
 
Fixed assets held for sale
   
1,598
     
-
 
Total Current Assets
   
1,081,448
     
961,886
 
                 
Goodwill & intangible assets (net)
   
449,827
     
423,658
 
Property, plant, and equipment (net)
   
539,296
     
491,587
 
Other assets
   
173,566
     
146,663
 
                 
Total Assets
 
$
2,244,137
   
$
2,023,794
 
                 
Trade accounts payable
 
$
138,344
   
$
139,052
 
Short-term borrowings
   
352
     
19,848
 
Other current liabilities
   
124,887
     
111,739
 
Total Current Liabilities
   
263,583
     
270,639
 
                 
Long-term debt
   
709,232
     
613,523
 
Accrued employee and retiree benefits
   
24,045
     
24,499
 
Other liabilities
   
53,763
     
54,147
 
Shareholders' Equity
   
1,193,514
     
1,060,986
 
                 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 
$
2,244,137
   
$
2,023,794
 

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(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Page 8
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
           
Year Ended December 31,
           
   
2025
   
2024
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net earnings
 
$
134,489
   
$
124,666
 
Adjustments to arrive at net cash provided by operating activities:
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
61,098
     
60,329
 
Share-based compensation expense
   
13,946
     
10,084
 
Net loss (gain) on assets
   
289
     
(140
)
Portfolio Optimization Plan costs
   
5,273
     
1,415
 
Deferred income taxes
   
(2,705
)
   
(18,598
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Trade accounts receivable
   
(1,106
)
   
(29,638
)
Inventories
   
(62,226
)
   
(18,295
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
   
(19,036
)
   
(5,407
)
Trade accounts payable and other accrued expenses
   
(1,445
)
   
8,995
 
Accrued salaries, wages, and withholdings
   
(5,093
)
   
22,518
 
Income taxes
   
1,839
     
(810
)
Other liabilities
   
2,503
     
2,032
 
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
127,826
     
157,151
 
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Acquisition of property, plant, and equipment
   
(89,409
)
   
(59,212
)
Proceeds from sale of assets
   
496
     
339
 
Acquisition of new business
   
(4,867
)
   
-
 
Other investing activities
   
1,098
     
(336
)
                 
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(92,682
)
   
(59,209
)
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from additional borrowings
   
216,485
     
159,321
 
Debt payments
   
(177,592
)
   
(167,073
)
Dividends paid
   
(69,614
)
   
(69,399
)
Other financing activities
   
(4,314
)
   
(4,395
)
                 
Net cash used in financing activities
   
(35,035
)
   
(81,546
)
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
   
9,798
     
(18,704
)
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
   
9,907
     
(2,308
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
26,626
     
28,934
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
36,533
   
$
26,626
 

Supplemental Information
           
Year Ended December 31,
 
2025
   
2024
 

           
Dividends paid per share
 
$
1.64
   
$
1.64
 

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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 twelve months ended December 31, 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 December 31,
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
   
2025
   
2024
   
% Change
   
2025
   
2024
   
% Change
 
Operating income (GAAP)
 
$
38,186
   
$
41,996
     
(9.1
%)
 
$
207,128
   
$
191,579
     
8.1
%
Portfolio Optimization Plan costs  – Cost of products sold
   
3,279
     
839
             
7,531
     
1,362
         
Portfolio Optimization Plan costs – Selling and administrative expenses
   
3,001
     
17
             
8,275
     
5,269
         
Adjusted operating income
 
$
44,466
   
$
42,852
     
3.8
%
 
$
222,934
   
$
198,210
     
12.5
%
 
                                               
Net earnings (GAAP)
 
$
25,484
   
$
30,104
     
(15.3
%)
 
$
134,489
   
$
124,666
     
7.9
%
Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, before tax
   
6,280
     
856
             
15,806
     
6,631
         
Tax impact of Portfolio Optimization Plan costs(1)
   
(1,133
)
   
(3,570
)
           
(2,001
)
   
(4,156
)
       
Adjusted net earnings
 
$
30,631
   
$
27,390
     
11.8
%
 
$
148,294
   
$
127,141
     
16.6
%
 
                                               
Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)
 
$
0.60
   
$
0.71
     
(15.5
%)
 
$
3.16
   
$
2.94
     
7.5
%
Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, net of tax
   
0.12
     
(0.06
)
           
0.32
     
0.06
         
Adjusted diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.72
   
$
0.65
     
10.8
%
 
$
3.48
   
$
3.00
     
16.0
%

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 December 31,
 
               
Adjusted
               
Adjusted
 
Operating Income
 
2025
   
Adjustments(2)
   
2025
   
2024
   
Adjustments(2)
   
2024
 
                                     
Flavors & Extracts
 
$
19,208
   
$
-
   
$
19,208
   
$
21,345
   
$
-
   
$
21,345
 
Color
   
29,771
     
-
     
29,771
     
26,542
     
-
     
26,542
 
Asia Pacific
   
8,696
     
-
     
8,696
     
8,495
     
-
     
8,495
 
Corporate & Other
   
(19,489
)
   
6,280
     
(13,209
)
   
(14,386
)
   
856
     
(13,530
)
                                                 
Consolidated
 
$
38,186
   
$
6,280
   
$
44,466
   
$
41,996
   
$
856
   
$
42,852
 


 
Year Ended December 31,
 
               
Adjusted
               
Adjusted
 
Operating Income
 
2025
   
Adjustments(2)
   
2025
   
2024
   
Adjustments(2)
   
2024
 
                                     
Flavors & Extracts
 
$
100,741
   
$
-
   
$
100,741
   
$
97,094
   
$
-
   
$
97,094
 
Color
   
141,279
     
-
     
141,279
     
119,529
     
-
     
119,529
 
Asia Pacific
   
36,622
     
-
     
36,622
     
34,458
     
-
     
34,458
 
Corporate & Other
   
(71,514
)
   
15,806
     
(55,708
)
   
(59,502
)
   
6,631
     
(52,871
)
                                                 
Consolidated
 
$
207,128
   
$
15,806
   
$
222,934
   
$
191,579
   
$
6,631
   
$
198,210
 

(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 December 31, 2025
 
Revenue
 
Total
   
Foreign
Exchange
Rates
   
Adjustments(3)
   
Local
Currency
Adjusted
 
Flavors & Extracts
   
(0.6
%)
   
1.8
%
   
N/A
     
(2.4
%)
Color
   
10.9
%
   
3.9
%
   
N/A
     
7.0
%
Asia Pacific
   
(1.0
%)
   
0.9
%
   
N/A
     
(1.9
%)
Total Revenue
   
4.5
%
   
2.5
%
   
N/A
     
2.0
%
                                 
Operating Income
                               
Flavors & Extracts
   
(10.0
%)
   
1.6
%
   
0.0
%
   
(11.6
%)
Color
   
12.2
%
   
5.0
%
   
0.0
%
   
7.2
%
Asia Pacific
   
2.4
%
   
1.8
%
   
0.0
%
   
0.6
%
Corporate & Other
   
35.5
%
   
0.0
%
   
37.9
%
   
(2.4
%)
Total Operating Income
   
(9.1
%)
   
4.2
%
   
(12.9
%)
   
(0.4
%)
Diluted Earnings Per Share
   
(15.5
%)
   
4.2
%
   
(25.9
%)
   
6.2
%
Adjusted EBITDA
   
3.2
%
   
3.4
%
   
N/A
     
(0.2
%)

   
Year Ended December 31, 2025
 
Revenue
 
Total
   
Foreign
Exchange
Rates
   
Adjustments(3)
   
Local
Currency
Adjusted
 
Flavors & Extracts
   
(0.9
%)
   
0.4
%
   
N/A
     
(1.3
%)
Color
   
8.1
%
   
0.7
%
   
N/A
     
7.4
%
Asia Pacific
   
3.5
%
   
1.1
%
   
N/A
     
2.4
%
Total Revenue
   
3.5
%
   
0.6
%
   
N/A
     
2.9
%
                                 
Operating Income
                               
Flavors & Extracts
   
3.8
%
   
0.4
%
   
0.0
%
   
3.4
%
Color
   
18.2
%
   
1.3
%
   
0.0
%
   
16.9
%
Asia Pacific
   
6.3
%
   
2.5
%
   
0.0
%
   
3.8
%
Corporate & Other
   
20.2
%
   
0.0
%
   
14.8
%
   
5.4
%
Total Operating Income
   
8.1
%
   
1.4
%
   
(4.4
%)
   
11.1
%
Diluted Earnings Per Share
   
7.5
%
   
1.4
%
   
(8.6
%)
   
14.7
%
Adjusted EBITDA
   
10.9
%
   
1.1
%
   
N/A
     
9.8
%

(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 twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

   
Three Months Ended December 31,
   
Year Ended December 31,
 
                                     
   
2025
   
2024
   
% Change
   
2025
   
2024
   
% Change
 
Operating income (GAAP)
 
$
38,186
   
$
41,996
     
(9.1
%)
 
$
207,128
   
$
191,579
     
8.1
%
Depreciation and amortization
   
15,208
     
15,144
             
61,098
     
60,329
         
Share-based compensation expense
   
3,362
     
3,104
             
13,946
     
10,084
         
Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, before tax
   
6,280
     
856
             
15,806
     
6,631
         
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
63,036
   
$
61,100
     
3.2
%
 
$
297,978
   
$
268,623
     
10.9
%

The following table summarizes the reconciliation between Debt (GAAP) and Net Debt, and Operating Income (GAAP) and Credit Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

   
Year Ended December 31,
 
Debt
 
2025
   
2024
 
Short-term borrowings
 
$
352
   
$
19,848
 
Long-term debt
   
709,232
     
613,523
 
Credit Agreement adjustments(4)
   
(22,544
)
   
(13,129
)
Net Debt
 
$
687,040
   
$
620,242
 
 
               
Operating income (GAAP)
 
$
207,128
   
$
191,579
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
61,098
     
60,329
 
Share-based compensation expense
   
13,946
     
10,084
 
Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, before tax
   
15,806
     
6,631
 
Other non-operating gains(5)
   
(1,048
)
   
(905
)
Credit Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
296,930
   
$
267,718
 
 
               
Net Debt to Credit Adjusted EBITDA
   
2.3x

   
2.3x


(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.