Solid Earnings Performance
Adjusted earnings per share of $2.42, up 5% sequentially and comparable to prior year. Strong adjusted free cash flow of nearly $190 million in the quarter.
Dividend Increase and Shareholder Returns
Returned roughly $500 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends in the first 6 months of the year. Announced a 7% increase in quarterly dividend to $0.94 per share.
Strong Performance in High-Value Categories
Materials Group delivered strong productivity and margins with high-value categories constituting over 1/3 of sales. Vestcom was up roughly 10% due to new program rollouts.
Growth in Food and Logistics Categories
Strong growth in food, logistics, and other categories, up mid-teens collectively. Strategic collaboration with Kroger continues to ramp as expected.