Adjusted EBITDA In Line with Expectations
Adjusted EBITDA of $90 million for the quarter was in line with management expectations after adjusting for weather-related impacts; EBITDA remained essentially flat as synergy gains from Project CORE offset external headwinds.
Strong Free Cash Flow Generation
Generated $73 million of free cash flow in the quarter and $128 million of adjusted free cash flow over the last twelve months, representing a free cash flow yield of over 40% relative to quarter-end market capitalization.
Balance Sheet Strength and Debt Reduction
Repaid $36 million of outstanding debt in the quarter (bringing 2026 debt repurchases to $63 million) and closed the quarter with approximately $600 million of available liquidity.
Segment Operational Wins — Rest of World
Rest of World adjusted EBITDA increased 19% year-over-year to $32 million, reflecting disciplined cost management, synergy realization, and portfolio optimization despite revenue declines.
Commercial Contracting Improvements
Proportion of business sold under contract with pass-through mechanisms increased to roughly 85% (from ~70% a year ago), reducing exposure to spot volatility; less than 10% of business is spot.
Product Line Volume Growth and Category Strength
Mid-single-digit global volume increases in infrastructure product lines and solid growth in adult personal care categories (incontinence and feminine hygiene) driven by demographic trends and premium adoption.
Strategic Investments & Sustainability Commitments
Investments at Gernsbach, Lidney, and Don Buell to reduce energy/water use and modernize product offerings; sustainability targets include reducing scope 1 & 2 emissions by 42%, scope 3 by 25%, 10% water reduction, and zero waste to landfill at 75% of sites by 2035.