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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q 
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023
Or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                     to                     
Commission File Number: 1-12139
SEALED AIR CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware 65-0654331
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
2415 Cascade Pointe Boulevard 
CharlotteNorth Carolina28208
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (980) 221-3235 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.10 per shareSEENew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ☒    No  ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  ☒    No  ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer   Accelerated filer ¨
       
Non-accelerated filer ¨  Smaller reporting company 
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨ 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes      No  ý
There were 144,657,522144,410,149 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.10 per share, issued and outstanding as of October 28, 2022.July 31, 2023.



SEALED AIR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Table of Contents
 Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
Financial statements
PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION 



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Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 concerning our business, consolidated financial condition, results of operations orand cash flows. The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) encourages companies to disclose forward-looking statements so that investors can better understand a company’s future prospects and make informed investment decisions. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from these statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by such words as “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “assume,” “could,” “should,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “potential,” “seek,” “predict,” “may,” “will” and similar references to future periods. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this report regarding our strategies, prospects, financial condition, operations, costs, plans and objectives are forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding expected future operating results, expectations regarding the results of restructuring and other programs, expectations regarding future impacts resulting from the Liquibox acquisition, anticipated levels of capital expenditures and expectations of the effect on our financial condition of claims, litigation, environmental costs, contingent liabilities and governmental and regulatory investigations and proceedings.
The following are important factors that we believe could cause actual results to differ materially from those in our forward-looking statements: global economic and political conditions, including recessionary and inflationary pressures, currency translation and devaluation effects, changes in raw material pricing and availability, competitive conditions, the success of new product offerings, failure to realize synergies and other financial benefits from the acquisition of Liquibox within the expected time frames, greater than expected costs or difficulties related to the integration of Liquibox, consumer preferences, the effects of animal and food-related health issues, the effects of epidemics or pandemics, including the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), negative impacts related to the ongoing conflictsconflict between Russia and Ukraine and related sanctions, export restrictions and other counteractions thereto, changes in energy costs, environmental matters, the success of our restructuring activities, the success of our merger, acquisition and equity investment strategies, the success of our financial growth, profitability, cash generation and manufacturing strategies and our cost reduction and productivity efforts, changes in our credit ratings, the tax benefit associated with the Settlement agreement (as defined in Note 18 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this report), regulatory actions and legal matters, and the other information referenced in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors", of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20212022 as filed with the SEC, and in any of our subsequent SEC filings. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this report is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 
(Unaudited)
(In USD millions, except share and per share data)(In USD millions, except share and per share data)September 30, 2022December 31, 2021(In USD millions, except share and per share data)June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Assets  
ASSETSASSETS  
Current assets:Current assets:  Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$248.8 $561.0 Cash and cash equivalents$285.1 $456.1 
Trade receivables, net of allowance for credit losses of $12.0 in 2022 and $11.1 in 2021637.3 620.3 
Trade receivables, net of allowance for credit losses of $14.2 in 2023 and $11.5 in 2022Trade receivables, net of allowance for credit losses of $14.2 in 2023 and $11.5 in 2022468.2 592.4 
Income tax receivablesIncome tax receivables20.8 28.8 Income tax receivables44.8 40.3 
Other receivablesOther receivables95.8 83.7 Other receivables85.4 91.5 
Inventories, net of inventory reserves of $28.8 in 2022 and $24.1 in 2021 (Note 7)
962.4 725.7 
Advances and deposits (Note 17) and (Note 18)
Advances and deposits (Note 17) and (Note 18)
190.2 12.7 
Inventories, net of inventory reserves of $37.9 in 2023 and $28.9 in 2022 (Note 7)
Inventories, net of inventory reserves of $37.9 in 2023 and $28.9 in 2022 (Note 7)
938.8 866.3 
Current assets held for saleCurrent assets held for sale1.1 — 
Prepaid expenses and other current assetsPrepaid expenses and other current assets66.1 50.1 Prepaid expenses and other current assets200.3 57.5 
Total current assetsTotal current assets2,031.2 2,069.6 Total current assets2,213.9 2,116.8 
Property and equipment, net (Note 8)
Property and equipment, net (Note 8)
1,231.0 1,232.0 
Property and equipment, net (Note 8)
1,410.0 1,275.9 
Goodwill (Note 9)
Goodwill (Note 9)
2,157.1 2,189.4 
Goodwill (Note 9)
2,919.3 2,174.5 
Identifiable intangible assets, net (Note 9)
Identifiable intangible assets, net (Note 9)
140.6 152.6 
Identifiable intangible assets, net (Note 9)
463.3 138.4 
Deferred taxesDeferred taxes117.1 138.4 Deferred taxes122.9 141.5 
Non-current assets held for sale— 1.5 
Operating lease right-of-use-assets (Note 4)
Operating lease right-of-use-assets (Note 4)
70.1 63.8 
Operating lease right-of-use-assets (Note 4)
92.6 70.2 
Other non-current assetsOther non-current assets328.0 382.0 Other non-current assets302.4 297.4 
Total assetsTotal assets$6,075.1 $6,229.3 Total assets$7,524.4 $6,214.7 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Current liabilities:Current liabilities:  Current liabilities:  
Short-term borrowings (Note 13)
Short-term borrowings (Note 13)
$2.4 $1.3 
Short-term borrowings (Note 13)
$313.6 $6.6 
Current portion of long-term debt (Note 13)
Current portion of long-term debt (Note 13)
401.0 487.2 
Current portion of long-term debt (Note 13)
20.7 434.0 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities (Note 4)
Current portion of operating lease liabilities (Note 4)
22.4 21.2 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities (Note 4)
29.2 24.0 
Accounts payableAccounts payable912.5 959.9 Accounts payable793.3 865.6 
Accrued restructuring costs (Note 12)
Accrued restructuring costs (Note 12)
8.5 10.2 
Accrued restructuring costs (Note 12)
6.6 14.7 
Income tax payableIncome tax payable26.0 22.7 Income tax payable23.7 19.9 
Other current liabilitiesOther current liabilities504.2 504.8 Other current liabilities662.9 717.0 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities1,877.0 2,007.3 Total current liabilities1,850.0 2,081.8 
Long-term debt, less current portion (Note 13)
Long-term debt, less current portion (Note 13)
3,235.7 3,219.6 
Long-term debt, less current portion (Note 13)
4,636.6 3,237.9 
Long-term operating lease liabilities, less current portion (Note 4)
Long-term operating lease liabilities, less current portion (Note 4)
51.9 44.5 
Long-term operating lease liabilities, less current portion (Note 4)
66.0 49.6 
Deferred taxesDeferred taxes51.9 46.7 Deferred taxes70.7 33.4 
Non-current liabilities held for sale— 0.9 
Other non-current liabilitiesOther non-current liabilities640.4 661.6 Other non-current liabilities488.7 467.9 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities5,856.9 5,980.6 Total liabilities7,112.0 5,870.6 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)
Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)
Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)
Stockholders’ equity:Stockholders’ equity:  Stockholders’ equity:  
Preferred stock, $0.10 par value per share, 50,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued in 2022 and 2021— — 
Common stock, $0.10 par value per share, 400,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued: 233,215,334 in 2022 and 232,483,281 in 2021; shares outstanding: 144,653,991 in 2022 and 148,099,157 in 202123.3 23.2 
Preferred stock, $0.10 par value per share, 50,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued in 2023 and 2022Preferred stock, $0.10 par value per share, 50,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued in 2023 and 2022— — 
Common stock, $0.10 par value per share, 400,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued: 233,995,417 in 2023 and 233,233,456 in 2022; shares outstanding: 144,409,125 in 2023 and 144,672,113 in 2022Common stock, $0.10 par value per share, 400,000,000 shares authorized; shares issued: 233,995,417 in 2023 and 233,233,456 in 2022; shares outstanding: 144,409,125 in 2023 and 144,672,113 in 202223.4 23.3 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital2,145.2 2,123.4 Additional paid-in capital2,156.3 2,155.3 
Retained earningsRetained earnings3,098.3 2,790.7 Retained earnings3,266.3 3,163.4 
Common stock in treasury, 88,561,343 shares in 2022 and 84,384,124 shares in 2021(4,019.1)(3,754.7)
Common stock in treasury, 89,586,292 shares in 2023 and 88,561,343 shares in 2022Common stock in treasury, 89,586,292 shares in 2023 and 88,561,343 shares in 2022(4,076.0)(4,019.1)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes (Note 20)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes (Note 20)
(1,029.5)(933.9)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes (Note 20)
(957.6)(978.8)
Total stockholders’ equityTotal stockholders’ equity218.2 248.7 Total stockholders’ equity412.4 344.1 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equityTotal liabilities and stockholders’ equity$6,075.1 $6,229.3 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$7,524.4 $6,214.7 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(In USD millions, except per share data)(In USD millions, except per share data)2022202120222021(In USD millions, except per share data)2023202220232022
Net salesNet sales$1,400.4 $1,406.7 $4,236.0 $4,002.3 Net sales$1,380.8 $1,418.0 $2,729.6 $2,835.6 
Cost of salesCost of sales966.8 1,003.0 2,887.1 2,796.8 Cost of sales962.8 979.7 1,906.5 1,920.3 
Gross profitGross profit433.6 403.7 1,348.9 1,205.5 Gross profit418.0 438.3 823.1 915.3 
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses196.3 190.3 600.5 571.2 Selling, general and administrative expenses185.7 199.2 407.3 404.2 
Amortization expense of intangible assetsAmortization expense of intangible assets8.7 9.7 27.0 29.1 Amortization expense of intangible assets15.4 8.9 30.6 18.3 
Restructuring charges (Note 12)
Restructuring charges (Note 12)
0.6 2.4 4.6 4.5 
Restructuring charges (Note 12)
0.6 3.5 (0.6)4.0 
Operating profitOperating profit228.0 201.3 716.8 600.7 Operating profit216.3 226.7 385.8 488.8 
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net(40.9)(42.4)(119.3)(127.6)Interest expense, net(68.7)(39.5)(126.5)(78.4)
Other expense, net (Note 21)
Other expense, net (Note 21)
(3.1)(4.5)(47.4)(3.9)
Other expense, net (Note 21)
(8.4)(30.1)(23.4)(44.3)
Earnings before income tax provisionEarnings before income tax provision184.0 154.4 550.1 469.2 Earnings before income tax provision139.2 157.1 235.9 366.1 
Income tax provision (Note 17)
Income tax provision (Note 17)
51.4 46.6 153.5 147.0 
Income tax provision (Note 17)
45.3 42.7 79.1 102.1 
Net earnings from continuing operationsNet earnings from continuing operations132.6 107.8 396.6 322.2 Net earnings from continuing operations93.9 114.4 156.8 264.0 
Gain (Loss) on sale of discontinued operations, net of taxGain (Loss) on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax1.6 (0.1)0.7 3.7 Gain (Loss) on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax5.2 (0.5)4.2 (0.9)
Net earningsNet earnings$134.2 $107.7 $397.3 $325.9 Net earnings$99.1 $113.9 $161.0 $263.1 
Basic:Basic:    Basic:    
Continuing operationsContinuing operations$0.91 $0.72 $2.71 $2.12 Continuing operations$0.65 $0.78 $1.09 $1.80 
Discontinued operationsDiscontinued operations0.01 — 0.01 0.03 Discontinued operations0.04 — 0.03 (0.01)
Net earnings per common share - basic (Note 22)
Net earnings per common share - basic (Note 22)
$0.92 $0.72 $2.72 $2.15 
Net earnings per common share - basic (Note 22)
$0.69 $0.78 $1.12 $1.79 
Diluted:Diluted:Diluted:
Continuing operationsContinuing operations$0.91 $0.71 $2.68 $2.10 Continuing operations$0.65 $0.77 $1.08 $1.78 
Discontinued operationsDiscontinued operations0.01 — 0.01 0.03 Discontinued operations0.03 — 0.03 (0.01)
Net earnings per common share - diluted (Note 22)
Net earnings per common share - diluted (Note 22)
$0.92 $0.71 $2.69 $2.13 
Net earnings per common share - diluted (Note 22)
$0.68 $0.77 $1.11 $1.77 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: (Note 22)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: (Note 22)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: (Note 22)
BasicBasic145.2 149.9 146.3 151.8 Basic144.5 146.0 144.3 146.8 
Diluted Diluted146.6 151.4 147.8 153.2  Diluted144.8 147.5 144.8 148.5 
 
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20222021202220212023202220232022
(In USD millions)(In USD millions)GrossTaxesNetGrossTaxesNetGrossTaxesNetGrossTaxesNet(In USD millions)GrossTaxesNetGrossTaxesNetGrossTaxesNetGrossTaxesNet
Net earningsNet earnings$134.2 $107.7 $397.3 $325.9 Net earnings$99.1 $113.9 $161.0 $263.1 
Other comprehensive income (loss):    
Other comprehensive (loss) income:Other comprehensive (loss) income:    
Recognition of pension itemsRecognition of pension items$1.2 $(0.3)0.9 $2.3 $(0.6)1.7 $4.0 $(1.0)3.0 $5.7 $(2.5)3.2 Recognition of pension items$1.1 $(0.3)0.8 $1.7 $(0.4)1.3 $2.8 $(0.7)2.1 $2.8 $(0.7)2.1 
Unrealized gains on derivative instruments for net investment hedge25.2 (6.3)18.9 11.9 (3.0)8.9 60.5 (15.1)45.4 28.0 (7.0)21.0 
Unrealized gains on derivative instruments for cash flow hedge4.3 (1.1)3.2 2.8 (0.8)2.0 6.8 (1.8)5.0 7.1 (2.0)5.1 
Unrealized (losses) gains on derivative instruments for net investment hedgeUnrealized (losses) gains on derivative instruments for net investment hedge(7.6)1.9 (5.7)28.6 (7.1)21.5 (14.9)3.7 (11.2)35.3 (8.8)26.5 
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments for cash flow hedgeUnrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments for cash flow hedge0.9 (0.3)0.6 4.6 (1.3)3.3 (2.9)0.7 (2.2)2.5 (0.7)1.8 
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments(90.2)— (90.2)(35.4)— (35.4)(149.0)— (149.0)(33.4)— (33.4)Foreign currency translation adjustments(4.1)— (4.1)(62.3)— (62.3)32.5 — 32.5 (58.8)— (58.8)
Other comprehensive (loss) incomeOther comprehensive (loss) income$(59.5)$(7.7)(67.2)$(18.4)$(4.4)(22.8)$(77.7)$(17.9)(95.6)$7.4 $(11.5)(4.1)Other comprehensive (loss) income$(9.7)$1.3 (8.4)$(27.4)$(8.8)(36.2)$17.5 $3.7 21.2 $(18.2)$(10.2)(28.4)
Comprehensive income, net of taxesComprehensive income, net of taxes$67.0 $84.9 $301.7 $321.8 Comprehensive income, net of taxes$90.7 $77.7 $182.2 $234.7 
 
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
(Unaudited)
(In USD millions)(In USD millions)Common StockAdditional
Paid-in Capital
Retained EarningsCommon
Stock in
Treasury
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Loss, Net of Taxes
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
(In USD millions)Common StockAdditional
Paid-in Capital
Retained EarningsCommon
Stock in
Treasury
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Loss, Net of Taxes
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
Balance at June 30, 2022$23.3 $2,134.2 $2,993.6 $(3,989.1)$(962.3)$199.7 
Balance at March 31, 2023Balance at March 31, 2023$23.4 $2,152.8 $3,195.5 $(4,076.0)$(949.2)$346.5 
Effect of share-based incentive compensationEffect of share-based incentive compensation— 11.0 — — — 11.0 Effect of share-based incentive compensation— 3.5 — — — 3.5 
Recognition of pension items, net of taxesRecognition of pension items, net of taxes— — — — 0.8 0.8 
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments— — — — (4.1)(4.1)
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments, net of taxesUnrealized loss on derivative instruments, net of taxes— — — — (5.1)(5.1)
Net earningsNet earnings— — 99.1 — — 99.1 
Dividends on common stock ($0.20 per share)Dividends on common stock ($0.20 per share)— — (28.3)— — (28.3)
Balance at June 30, 2023Balance at June 30, 2023$23.4 $2,156.3 $3,266.3 $(4,076.0)$(957.6)$412.4 
Balance at December 31, 2022Balance at December 31, 2022$23.3 $2,155.3 $3,163.4 $(4,019.1)$(978.8)$344.1 
Effect of share-based incentive compensationEffect of share-based incentive compensation0.1 0.1 — — — 0.2 
Stock issued for profit sharing contribution paid in stockStock issued for profit sharing contribution paid in stock— 0.9 — 23.0 — 23.9 
Repurchases of common stockRepurchases of common stock— — — (30.0)— (30.0)Repurchases of common stock— — — (79.9)— (79.9)
Recognition of pension items, net of taxesRecognition of pension items, net of taxes— — — — 2.1 2.1 
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments— — — — 32.5 32.5 
Unrealized loss on derivative instruments, net of taxesUnrealized loss on derivative instruments, net of taxes— — — — (13.4)(13.4)
Net earningsNet earnings— — 161.0 — — 161.0 
Dividends on common stock ($0.40 per share)Dividends on common stock ($0.40 per share)— — (58.1)— — (58.1)
Balance at June 30, 2023Balance at June 30, 2023$23.4 $2,156.3 $3,266.3 $(4,076.0)$(957.6)$412.4 
Balance at March 31, 2022Balance at March 31, 2022$23.3 $2,122.9 $2,909.3 $(3,939.0)$(926.1)$190.4 
Effect of share-based incentive compensationEffect of share-based incentive compensation— 11.3 — — — 11.3 
Repurchase of common stockRepurchase of common stock— — — (50.1)— (50.1)
Recognition of pension items, net of taxesRecognition of pension items, net of taxes— — — — 0.9 0.9 Recognition of pension items, net of taxes— — — — 1.3 1.3 
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments— — — — (90.2)(90.2)Foreign currency translation adjustments— — — — (62.3)(62.3)
Unrealized gain on derivative instruments, net of taxesUnrealized gain on derivative instruments, net of taxes— — — — 22.1 22.1 Unrealized gain on derivative instruments, net of taxes— — — — 24.8 24.8 
Net earningsNet earnings— — 134.2 — — 134.2 Net earnings— — 113.9 — — 113.9 
Dividends on common stock ($0.20 per share)Dividends on common stock ($0.20 per share)— — (29.5)— — (29.5)Dividends on common stock ($0.20 per share)— — (29.6)— — (29.6)
Balance at September 30, 2022$23.3 $2,145.2 $3,098.3 $(4,019.1)$(1,029.5)$218.2 
Balance at June 30, 2022Balance at June 30, 2022$23.3 $2,134.2 $2,993.6 $(3,989.1)$(962.3)$199.7 
Balance at December 31, 2021Balance at December 31, 2021$23.2 $2,123.4 $2,790.7 $(3,754.7)$(933.9)$248.7 Balance at December 31, 2021$23.2 $2,123.4 $2,790.7 $(3,754.7)$(933.9)$248.7 
Effect of share-based incentive compensationEffect of share-based incentive compensation0.1 14.9 — — — 15.0 Effect of share-based incentive compensation0.1 3.9 — — — 4.0 
Stock issued for profit sharing contribution paid in stockStock issued for profit sharing contribution paid in stock— 6.9 — 15.8 — 22.7 Stock issued for profit sharing contribution paid in stock— 6.9 — 15.8 — 22.7 
Repurchases of common stockRepurchases of common stock— — — (280.2)— (280.2)Repurchases of common stock— — — (250.2)— (250.2)
Recognition of pension items, net of taxesRecognition of pension items, net of taxes— — — — 3.0 3.0 Recognition of pension items, net of taxes— — — — 2.1 2.1 
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments— — — — (149.0)(149.0)Foreign currency translation adjustments— — — — (58.8)(58.8)
Unrealized gain on derivative instruments, net of taxesUnrealized gain on derivative instruments, net of taxes— — — — 50.4 50.4 Unrealized gain on derivative instruments, net of taxes— — — — 28.3 28.3 
Net earningsNet earnings— — 397.3 — — 397.3 Net earnings— — 263.1 — — 263.1 
Dividends on common stock ($0.60 per share)— — (89.7)— — (89.7)
Dividends on common stock ($0.40 per share)Dividends on common stock ($0.40 per share)— — (60.2)— — (60.2)
Balance at September 30, 2022$23.3 $2,145.2 $3,098.3 $(4,019.1)$(1,029.5)$218.2 
Balance at June 30, 2021$23.2 $2,103.7 $2,562.8 $(3,651.1)$(944.8)$93.8 
Effect of share-based incentive compensation— 9.3 — — — 9.3 
Repurchase of common stock— — — (29.9)— (29.9)
Recognition of pension items, net of taxes— — — — 1.7 1.7 
Foreign currency translation adjustments— — — — (35.4)(35.4)
Unrealized gain on derivative instruments, net of taxes— — — — 10.9 10.9 
Net earnings— — 107.7 — — 107.7 
Dividends on common stock ($0.20 per share)— — (30.4)— — (30.4)
Balance at September 30, 2021$23.2 $2,113.0 $2,640.1 $(3,681.0)$(967.6)$127.7 
Balance at December 31, 2020$23.2 $2,093.0 $2,400.7 $(3,380.9)$(963.5)$172.5 
Effect of share-based incentive compensation— 19.8 — — — 19.8 
Stock issued for profit sharing contribution paid in stock— 0.2 — 27.8 — 28.0 
Repurchases of common stock— — — (327.9)— (327.9)
Recognition of pension items, net of taxes— — — — 3.2 3.2 
Foreign currency translation adjustments— — — — (33.4)(33.4)
Unrealized gain on derivative instruments, net of taxes— — — — 26.1 26.1 
Net earnings— — 325.9 — — 325.9 
Dividends on common stock ($0.56 per share)— — (86.5)— — (86.5)
Balance at September 30, 2021$23.2 $2,113.0 $2,640.1 $(3,681.0)$(967.6)$127.7 
Balance at June 30, 2022Balance at June 30, 2022$23.3 $2,134.2 $2,993.6 $(3,989.1)$(962.3)$199.7 
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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SEALED AIR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(In USD millions)(In USD millions)20222021(In USD millions)20232022
Net earningsNet earnings$397.3 $325.9 Net earnings$161.0 $263.1 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash (used in) provided by operating activitiesAdjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities  
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization137.8 135.9 Depreciation and amortization114.8 90.9 
Share-based incentive compensationShare-based incentive compensation39.9 33.1 Share-based incentive compensation19.5 27.6 
Profit sharing expenseProfit sharing expense20.5 17.0 Profit sharing expense13.3 14.0 
Loss on debt redemption and refinancing activitiesLoss on debt redemption and refinancing activities11.2 14.7 Loss on debt redemption and refinancing activities4.9 11.2 
Provision for allowance for credit losses on trade receivablesProvision for allowance for credit losses on trade receivables6.5 1.3 Provision for allowance for credit losses on trade receivables3.5 6.5 
Provisions for inventory obsolescenceProvisions for inventory obsolescence13.6 7.9 Provisions for inventory obsolescence11.9 6.8 
Deferred taxes, netDeferred taxes, net(1.0)4.6 Deferred taxes, net(27.4)(3.1)
Net gain on sale of business(1.1)(1.6)
Impairment loss/fair value (gain) on equity investments31.6 (6.6)
Net (gain) loss on sale of businessNet (gain) loss on sale of business(4.2)0.9 
Impairment loss on equity investmentsImpairment loss on equity investments— 31.6 
Other non-cash itemsOther non-cash items5.7 9.0 Other non-cash items18.1 0.3 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:Changes in operating assets and liabilities:  Changes in operating assets and liabilities:  
Trade receivables, netTrade receivables, net(65.7)(117.2)Trade receivables, net37.5 (44.1)
Inventories, netInventories, net(289.0)(168.8)Inventories, net(19.4)(223.7)
Accounts payableAccounts payable4.8 173.6 Accounts payable(95.9)51.1 
Customer advance paymentsCustomer advance payments7.0 7.6 Customer advance payments(0.7)(8.3)
Income tax receivable/payableIncome tax receivable/payable12.9 44.4 Income tax receivable/payable(4.2)24.6 
Tax depositTax deposit(175.0)— 
Other assets and liabilitiesOther assets and liabilities(11.2)(103.3)Other assets and liabilities(64.3)(36.5)
Net cash provided by operating activities$320.8 $377.5 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activitiesNet cash (used in) provided by operating activities$(6.6)$212.9 
Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:  Cash flows from investing activities:  
Capital expendituresCapital expenditures(183.5)(154.8)Capital expenditures(123.7)(118.9)
Proceeds related to sale of business and property and equipment, netProceeds related to sale of business and property and equipment, net9.2 1.1 Proceeds related to sale of business and property and equipment, net0.7 7.1 
Business acquired in purchase transactions, net of cash acquired(9.7)(0.1)
Payments associated with debt, equity and equity method investments(2.6)(16.0)
Businesses acquired in purchase transactions, net of cash acquiredBusinesses acquired in purchase transactions, net of cash acquired(1,163.0)(9.7)
Proceeds (Payments) associated with debt, equity and equity method investmentsProceeds (Payments) associated with debt, equity and equity method investments3.3 (2.2)
Settlement of foreign currency forward contractsSettlement of foreign currency forward contracts2.8 7.8 Settlement of foreign currency forward contracts10.3 1.5 
Proceeds of corporate owned life insurance— 7.7 
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities$(183.8)$(154.3)Net cash used in investing activities$(1,272.4)$(122.2)
Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:  Cash flows from financing activities:  
Net proceeds (payments) of short-term borrowings1.5 (6.7)
Net proceeds from short-term borrowingsNet proceeds from short-term borrowings306.2 0.7 
Proceeds from long-term debtProceeds from long-term debt423.2 601.5 Proceeds from long-term debt1,411.4 422.8 
Payments of long-term debtPayments of long-term debt(425.0)(522.6)Payments of long-term debt(432.9)(425.0)
Payments of debt modification/extinguishment costs(15.1)(13.3)
Payments of debt modification/extinguishment costs and otherPayments of debt modification/extinguishment costs and other(14.1)(14.7)
Dividends paid on common stockDividends paid on common stock(89.5)(86.0)Dividends paid on common stock(60.0)(60.3)
Impact of tax withholding on share-based compensationImpact of tax withholding on share-based compensation(26.2)(14.8)Impact of tax withholding on share-based compensation(21.0)(24.9)
Repurchases of common stockRepurchases of common stock(280.2)(329.5)Repurchases of common stock(79.9)(250.2)
Principal payments related to financing leasesPrincipal payments related to financing leases(7.7)(7.8)Principal payments related to financing leases(4.3)(5.7)
Net cash used in financing activities$(419.0)$(379.2)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) financing activities$1,105.4 $(357.3)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalentsEffect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents$(30.2)$1.5 Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents$2.6 $(13.2)
Cash Reconciliation:Cash Reconciliation:Cash Reconciliation:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents561.0 548.7 Cash and cash equivalents456.1 561.0 
Restricted cash and cash equivalentsRestricted cash and cash equivalents— — Restricted cash and cash equivalents— — 
Balance, beginning of periodBalance, beginning of period$561.0 $548.7 Balance, beginning of period$456.1 $561.0 
Net change during the periodNet change during the period(312.2)(154.5)Net change during the period(171.0)(279.8)
Cash and cash equivalents (includes $0.5 in 2021 of cash classified as held for sale)248.8 394.2 
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents285.1 281.2 
Restricted cash and cash equivalentsRestricted cash and cash equivalents— — Restricted cash and cash equivalents— — 
Balance, end of periodBalance, end of period$248.8 $394.2 Balance, end of period$285.1 $281.2 
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:Supplemental Cash Flow Information:  Supplemental Cash Flow Information:  
Interest payments, net of amounts capitalizedInterest payments, net of amounts capitalized$128.7 $137.8 Interest payments, net of amounts capitalized$119.6 $84.4 
Income tax payments, net of cash refundsIncome tax payments, net of cash refunds$133.6 $75.0 Income tax payments, net of cash refunds$273.4 $70.9 
Restructuring payments including associated costsRestructuring payments including associated costs$19.1 $16.4 Restructuring payments including associated costs$7.2 $15.4 
Non-cash items:Non-cash items:Non-cash items:
Transfers of shares of common stock from treasury for profit-sharing contributionsTransfers of shares of common stock from treasury for profit-sharing contributions$22.7 $28.0 Transfers of shares of common stock from treasury for profit-sharing contributions$23.9 $22.7 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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SEALED AIR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

Note 1 Organization and Basis of Presentation
Organization
We are a leading global provider of packaging solutions integrating high-performance materials, automation, equipment, and services. Sealed Air Corporation designs and delivers packaging solutions that preserve food, protect goods, preserve food, automate packaging processes, and enable eCommercee-commerce and digital connectivity for packaged goods. Our packaging solutions help customers automate their operations to be increasingly touchless and more resilient, safer, less wasteful, and enhance brand engagement with consumers. We deliver our packaging solutions to an array of end markets including fresh proteins, foods, fluids, medical and healthcare, eCommerce,e-commerce, logistics and omnichannel fulfillment operations, and industrials.
Our portfolio of packaging solutions includes CRYOVAC®CRYOVAC® brand food packaging, LIQUIBOX® fluids and liquids systems, SEALED AIR®AIR® brand protective packaging, AUTOBAG®AUTOBAG® brand automated packaging,systems, BUBBLE WRAP®WRAP® brand packaging, SEE Touchless Automation™ solutions and prismiq™ brand smartdigital packaging and digital printing. We have established leading market positions through our differentiated packaging solutions, well-established customer relationships, iconic brands, and global scale and market access.
We conduct substantially all of our business through two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Cryovac, LLC and Sealed Air Corporation (US). Throughout this report, when we refer to “Sealed Air,” “SEE,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us,” we are referring to Sealed Air Corporation and all of our subsidiaries, except where the context indicates otherwise.
Basis of Presentation
Our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include all of the accounts of the Company and our subsidiaries. We have eliminated all significant intercompany transactions and balances in consolidation. In management’s opinion, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair statement of our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 20212022 have been made. The results set forth in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 20212022 was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. Some prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications, individually and in the aggregate, did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. All amounts are in millions, except per share amounts, and approximate due to rounding. All amounts are presented in U.S. dollar, unless otherwise specified.
Our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared in accordance with the interim reporting requirements of the SEC. As permitted under those rules, annual footnotes or other financial information that are normally required by U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted. The preparation of Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and the disclosure of contingent amounts in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
We are responsible for the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and notes included in this report. As these are condensed financial statements, they should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20212022 (“20212022 Form 10-K”), which was filed with the SEC on February 22, 2022,21, 2023, and with the information contained in our other publicly available filings with the SEC.
When we cross reference to a “Note,” we are referring to our “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements,” unless the context indicates otherwise.
There were no significant changes to our significant accounting policies as disclosed in “Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Standards” of our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 20212022 Form 10-K.
Impact of Highly Inflationary Economy
Argentina
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Impact of Highly Inflationary Economy
Argentina
Economic and political events in Argentina have continued to expose us to heightened levels of foreign currency exchange risk. As of July 1, 2018, Argentina was designated as a highly inflationary economy under U.S. GAAP, and the U.S. dollar replaced the Argentine peso as the functional currency for our subsidiaries in Argentina. All Argentine peso-denominated monetary assets and liabilities were remeasured into U.S. dollars using the current exchange rate available to us. The impact of any changes in the exchange rate are reflected within Other expense, net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company recorded $2.3$3.1 million and $6.0$5.7 million of remeasurement losses for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, respectively, and $0.9$2.7 million and $2.8$3.7 million of remeasurement losses for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, respectively, related to our subsidiaries in Argentina.
Note 2 Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Standards
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
In July 2021,September 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2021-05, Leases (Topic 842): Lessors - Certain Leases with Variable Lease Payments (“ASU 2021-05”). ASU 2021-05 requires a lessor to classify a lease with variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or rate as an operating lease at commencement if the lease would have been classified as a sales-type or direct financing lease and the lessor would have recognized a selling loss at lease commencement. The Company adopted ASU 2021-05 on January 1, 2022. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In September 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-04, Liabilities—Liabilities - Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations ("ASU 2022-04"). ASU 2022-04 requires the buyer in a supplier finance program to disclose qualitative and quantitative information about the program. The Company adopted ASU 2022-04 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years,on January 1, 2023, except for the disclosure ofamendment on rollforward information, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, with early2023. The adoption permitted. We dodid not believe that the adoption of ASU 2022-04 will have anmaterially impact on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial StatementsStatements.
We facilitate a voluntary supply chain financing program to provide some of our suppliers with the exceptionopportunity to sell receivables due from us (our accounts payables) to participating financial institutions at the sole discretion of revised annual disclosures.
In November 2021,both the FASB issued ASU 2021-10, Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosuressuppliers and the financial institutions. This program is administered by Business Entities about Government Assistance ("ASU 2021-10"). ASU 2021-10 requires business entitiesparticipating financial institutions. When a supplier utilizes the supply chain financing program, the supplier receives a payment in advance of agreed payment terms from the financial institution, net of a discount charged. Our responsibility is limited to disclose information about certain typesmaking payments to the respective financial institutions on the terms originally negotiated with our supplier. No assets are pledged as collateral by the Company or any of government assistance receivedour subsidiaries under the program. The majority of suppliers using the program are on 120 day payment terms after the end of the month in which the invoice was issued. We monitor our days payable outstanding relative to our peers and industry trends in order to assess our conclusion that the program continues to be a trade payable program and not indicative of a borrowing arrangement. The liabilities continue to be presented as Accounts payable in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets until they are paid, and they are reflected as Cash flows from operating activities when settled. At June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, our accounts payable balances included $128 million and $140 million, respectively, related to invoices from suppliers participating in the notes to the financial statements. ASU 2021-10 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021. We do not believe that the adoption of ASU 2021-10 will have an impact on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements with the exception of new disclosures, if government assistance provided to the Company were to be material in the future.program.
In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2021-08"). The new guidance requires contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination to be recognized and measured by the acquirer on the acquisition date in accordance with Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The standard will not impact acquired contract assets or liabilities from business combinations occurring prior to the adoption date. The Company adopted ASU 2021-08 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with earlyon January 1, 2023. The adoption permitted. Thedid not have a material impact of adoption on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements will be prospective only and will depend on the magnitude of any future business acquisitions.
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Note 3 Revenue Recognition, Contracts with Customers
Description of Revenue Generating Activities
We employ sales, marketing and customer service personnel throughout the world who sell and market our equipment and systems, products, and services to and/or through a large number of distributors, fabricators, converters, eCommercee-commerce and mail order fulfillment firms, and contract packaging firms as well as directly to end-users such as food processors, food service businesses, supermarket retailers, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare facilities, medical device manufacturers, and other manufacturers.
As discussed in Note 6, “Segments,” our reporting segments are Food and Protective. Our Food applications are largely sold directly to end customers, while our Protective products are sold through business supply distributors and directly to end customers.
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Food:
Food solutions are sold to food processors in fresh red meat, smoked and processed meats, poultry, seafood, plant-based, fluids and dairy (solidliquids, and liquids)cheese markets worldwide. Food offers integrated packaging materials and automated equipment solutions to increase food safety, extend shelf life, reduce food waste, automate processes and optimize total cost. Its materials, automated equipment and service enables customers to reduce costs and enhance their brands in the marketplace.
Food solutions are utilized by food service businesses (such as restaurants and entertainment venues) (“food service”) and food retailers (such as grocery stores and supermarkets) (“food retail”), among others. Solutions serving the food service market include products such as barrier bags and pouches, and are primarily marketed under the CRYOVAC® trademark and other highly recognized trade names including CRYOVAC® brand Barrier Bags, CRYOVAC® brand Form-Fill-Seal Films, and CRYOVAC® brand Auto Pouch System.Systems and LIQUIBOX® fluids and liquids systems. Solutions serving the food retail market include products such as barrier bags, film, and trays, and are primarily marketed under the CRYOVAC® trademark and other highly recognized trade names including CRYOVAC® brand Grip & TearTM, CRYOVAC® brand Darfresh®, OptiDure™, Simple Steps®, and CRYOVAC® brand Barrier Bags.
Protective:
Protective packaging solutions are utilized across many global markets to protect goods during transit and are especially valuable to eCommerce,e-commerce, consumer goods, pharmaceutical and medical devices and industrial manufacturing. Protective solutions are designed to increase our customers' packaging velocity, minimize packaging waste, reduce labor dependencies and address dimensional weight challenges.
Protective solutions are sold through a strategic network of distributors as well as directly to our customers, including, but not limited to, fabricators, original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers, logistics partners and eCommerce/e-commerce/fulfillment operations. Protective solutions are marketed under SEALED AIR® brand, BUBBLE WRAP® brand, AUTOBAG® brand and other highly recognized trade names and product families including BUBBLE WRAP® brand inflatable packaging, SEALED AIR® brand performance shrink films, AUTOBAG® brand bagging systems, Instapak® polyurethane foam packaging solutions and Korrvu® suspension and retention packaging. In addition, we provide temperature assurance packaging solutions under the KevothermalTM and TempGuardTM brands.
Other Revenue Recognition Considerations:
Charges for rebates and other allowances are recognized as a deduction from revenue on an accrual basis in the period in which the associated revenue is recorded. Revenue recognized from performance obligations satisfied in previous reporting periods was a reduction of $2.0$0.6 million and $1.8$1.4 million for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, respectively, and an increase of $0.9 millionnominal and $1.7$0.2 million for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, respectively.
The Company does not adjust consideration in contracts with customers for the effects of a significant financing component if the Company expects that the period between transfer of a good or service and payment for that good or service will be one year or less. This is expected to be the case for the majority of the Company's contracts.

Lease components within contracts with customers are recognized in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 842.
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Disaggregated Revenue
For the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 2021,2022, revenues from contracts with customers summarized by Segment and Geography were as follows:
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2022
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2022
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2023
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
(In millions)(In millions)FoodProtectiveTotalFoodProtectiveTotal(In millions)FoodProtectiveTotalFoodProtectiveTotal
AmericasAmericas$547.9 $376.6 $924.5 $1,603.5 $1,187.5 $2,791.0 Americas$576.1 $319.9 $896.0 $1,142.2 $626.1 $1,768.3 
EMEAEMEA165.0 109.9 274.9 499.9 353.6 853.5 EMEA179.7 109.3 289.0 348.9 228.9 577.8 
APACAPAC110.9 82.3 193.2 321.8 246.3 568.1 APAC110.7 70.1 180.8 223.0 138.7 361.7 
Topic 606 Segment RevenueTopic 606 Segment Revenue823.8 568.8 1,392.6 2,425.2 1,787.4 4,212.6 Topic 606 Segment Revenue866.5 499.3 1,365.8 1,714.1 993.7 2,707.8 
Non-Topic 606 Revenue (Leasing: Sales-type and Operating)Non-Topic 606 Revenue (Leasing: Sales-type and Operating)6.0 1.8 7.8 18.1 5.3 23.4 Non-Topic 606 Revenue (Leasing: Sales-type and Operating)14.1 0.9 15.0 19.6 2.2 21.8 
TotalTotal$829.8 $570.6 $1,400.4 $2,443.3 $1,792.7 $4,236.0 Total$880.6 $500.2 $1,380.8 $1,733.7 $995.9 $2,729.6 

Three Months Ended
September 30, 2021
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2021
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2022
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2022
(In millions)(In millions)FoodProtectiveTotalFoodProtectiveTotal(In millions)FoodProtectiveTotalFoodProtectiveTotal
AmericasAmericas$506.3 $393.0 $899.3 $1,399.5 $1,114.4 $2,513.9 Americas$530.7 $411.0 $941.7 $1,055.6 $810.9 $1,866.5 
EMEAEMEA170.6 123.7 294.3 490.6 385.7 876.3 EMEA168.3 119.9 288.2 334.9 243.7 578.6 
APACAPAC111.5 91.1 202.6 322.9 261.4 584.3 APAC100.5 79.4 179.9 210.9 164.0 374.9 
Topic 606 Segment RevenueTopic 606 Segment Revenue788.4 607.8 1,396.2 2,213.0 1,761.5 3,974.5 Topic 606 Segment Revenue799.5 610.3 1,409.8 1,601.4 1,218.6 2,820.0 
Non-Topic 606 Revenue (Leasing: Sales-type and Operating)Non-Topic 606 Revenue (Leasing: Sales-type and Operating)9.0 1.5 10.5 23.3 4.5 27.8 Non-Topic 606 Revenue (Leasing: Sales-type and Operating)6.3 1.9 8.2 12.1 3.5 15.6 
TotalTotal$797.4 $609.3 $1,406.7 $2,236.3 $1,766.0 $4,002.3 Total$805.8 $612.2 $1,418.0 $1,613.5 $1,222.1 $2,835.6 
Contract Balances
The time when a performance obligation is satisfied and the time when billing and payment occur are generally closely aligned, subject to agreed payment terms, with the exception of equipment accruals, which can be used to purchase both automated and standard range equipment. An equipment accrual is a contract offering, whereby a customer is incentivized to use a portion of the materials transaction price for future equipment purchases. Long-term contracts that include an equipment accrual create a timing difference between when cash is collected and when the performance obligation is satisfied, resulting in a contract liability (unearned revenue). The following contract assets and liabilities are included within Prepaid expenses and other current assets and Other current liabilities, or Other non-current liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021:2022:

(In millions)(In millions)September 30, 2022December 31, 2021(In millions)June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Contract assetsContract assets$0.3 $1.2 Contract assets$0.4 $0.5 
Contract liabilitiesContract liabilities$20.8 $20.2 Contract liabilities$18.5 $18.2 
The contract liability balances represent deferred revenue, primarily related to equipment accruals. Revenue recognized in the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period was $2.7$3.5 million and $10.9$8.1 million, respectively, and $3.0$3.8 million and $11.6$8.2 million in the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, respectively. This revenue was driven primarily by equipment performance obligations being satisfied.
Remaining Performance Obligations
The following table summarizes the estimated transaction price from contracts with customers allocated to performance obligations or portions of performance obligations that have not yet been satisfied as of SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2022,
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(In millions)(In millions)September 30, 2022December 31, 2021(In millions)June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Short-Term (12 months or less)(1)
Short-Term (12 months or less)(1)
$16.7 $15.9 
Short-Term (12 months or less)(1)
$13.5 $13.0 
Long-TermLong-Term4.1 4.3 Long-Term5.0 5.2 
Total transaction priceTotal transaction price$20.8 $20.2 Total transaction price$18.5 $18.2 
(1) Our enforceable contractual obligations tend to be short term in nature. The table above does not include the transaction price of any remaining performance obligations that are part of the contracts with expected durations of one year or less.    
Note 4 Leases
Lessor
SEE has contractual obligations as a lessor with respect to some of our automated and equipment solutions including "free on loan" equipment and leased equipment, both sales-type and operating. The consideration in a contract that contains both lease and non-lease components is allocated based on the standalone selling price.
Our contractual obligations for operating leases can include termination and renewal options. Our contractual obligations for sales-type leases tend to have fixed terms and can include purchase options. We utilize the reasonably certain threshold criteria in determining which options our customers will exercise.
All lease payments are primarily fixed in nature and therefore captured in the lease receivable. Our sales-type lease receivable balances at SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 were as follows:
(In millions)(In millions)September 30, 2022December 31, 2021(In millions)June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Short-Term (12 months or less)Short-Term (12 months or less)$6.0 $5.7 Short-Term (12 months or less)$6.9 $6.5 
Long-TermLong-Term16.8 18.8 Long-Term25.1 18.6 
Lease receivablesLease receivables$22.8 $24.5 Lease receivables$32.0 $25.1 
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Sales-type and operating lease revenue was less than 1% of net trade sales for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and year ended December 31, 2021.2022.
Lessee
SEE has contractual obligations as a lessee with respect to warehouses, offices and manufacturing facilities, IT equipment, automobiles, and material production equipment.
The following table details our lease obligations included in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(In millions)(In millions)September 30, 2022December 31, 2021(In millions)June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Other non-current assets:Other non-current assets:Other non-current assets:
Finance leases - ROU assetsFinance leases - ROU assets$57.0 $58.0 Finance leases - ROU assets$59.6 $55.0 
Finance leases - Accumulated depreciationFinance leases - Accumulated depreciation(30.4)(27.3)Finance leases - Accumulated depreciation(32.8)(31.7)
Operating lease right-of-use-assets:Operating lease right-of-use-assets:Operating lease right-of-use-assets:
Operating leases - ROU assetsOperating leases - ROU assets150.1 133.5 Operating leases - ROU assets191.7 156.7 
Operating leases - Accumulated depreciationOperating leases - Accumulated depreciation(80.0)(69.7)Operating leases - Accumulated depreciation(99.1)(86.5)
Total lease assetsTotal lease assets$96.7 $94.5 Total lease assets$119.4 $93.5 
Current portion of long-term debt:Current portion of long-term debt:Current portion of long-term debt:
Finance leasesFinance leases$(8.4)(10.2)Finance leases$(6.3)(7.6)
Current portion of operating lease liabilities:Current portion of operating lease liabilities:Current portion of operating lease liabilities:
Operating leasesOperating leases(22.4)(21.2)Operating leases(29.2)(24.0)
Long-term debt, less current portion:Long-term debt, less current portion:Long-term debt, less current portion:
Finance leasesFinance leases(17.5)(19.2)Finance leases(21.5)(16.1)
Long-term operating lease liabilities, less current portion:Long-term operating lease liabilities, less current portion:Long-term operating lease liabilities, less current portion:
Operating leasesOperating leases(51.9)(44.5)Operating leases(66.0)(49.6)
Total lease liabilitiesTotal lease liabilities$(100.2)$(95.1)Total lease liabilities$(123.0)$(97.3)
At SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, estimated future minimum annual rental commitments under non-cancelable real and personal property leases were as follows:
(In millions)(In millions)Finance leasesOperating leases(In millions)Finance leasesOperating leases
Remainder of 2022$3.0 $6.9 
20238.4 24.1 
Remainder of 2023Remainder of 2023$4.7 $17.5 
202420244.2 17.8 20245.8 29.4 
202520252.7 13.2 20254.2 22.6 
202620262.1 10.0 20263.3 16.8 
202720273.0 9.4 
ThereafterThereafter10.1 11.0 Thereafter16.9 12.8 
Total lease paymentsTotal lease payments30.5 83.0 Total lease payments37.9 108.5 
Less: InterestLess: Interest(4.6)(8.7)Less: Interest(10.1)(13.3)
Present value of lease liabilitiesPresent value of lease liabilities$25.9 $74.3 Present value of lease liabilities$27.8 $95.2 
The following lease cost is included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations:
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Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions)(In millions)2022202120222021(In millions)2023202220232022
Lease cost(1)
Lease cost(1)
Lease cost(1)
Finance leasesFinance leasesFinance leases
Amortization of ROU assetsAmortization of ROU assets$2.6 $2.7 $7.9 $7.9 Amortization of ROU assets$2.3 $2.6 $4.8 $5.3 
Interest on lease liabilitiesInterest on lease liabilities0.3 0.3 1.0 1.1 Interest on lease liabilities0.4 0.4 0.8 0.7 
Operating leasesOperating leases7.3 7.7 23.6 23.0 Operating leases9.6 7.8 18.6 16.3 
Short-term lease costShort-term lease cost0.9 1.3 2.2 3.8 Short-term lease cost0.7 0.9 1.3 1.3 
Variable lease costVariable lease cost1.9 1.8 5.3 4.5 Variable lease cost1.0 1.8 2.8 3.4 
Total lease costTotal lease cost$13.0 $13.8 $40.0 $40.3 Total lease cost$14.0 $13.5 $28.3 $27.0 
(1) With the exception of Interest on lease liabilities, we record lease costs to Cost of sales or Selling, general and administrative expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, depending on the use of the leased asset. Interest on lease liabilities is recorded to Interest expense, net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The following table details cash paid related to operating and finance leases included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and new ROUright-of-use (“ROU”) assets included in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions)(In millions)20222021(In millions)20232022
Other information:Other information:Other information:
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows - finance leasesOperating cash flows - finance leases$4.2 $3.6 Operating cash flows - finance leases$1.7 $2.5 
Operating cash flows - operating leasesOperating cash flows - operating leases$22.4 $22.5 Operating cash flows - operating leases$18.5 $15.6 
Financing cash flows - finance leasesFinancing cash flows - finance leases$7.7 $7.8 Financing cash flows - finance leases$4.3 $5.7 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilitiesROU assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities$5.4 $4.7 ROU assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities$8.3 $4.1 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilitiesROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$29.7 $14.0 ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$40.8 $14.3 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2022202120232022
Weighted average information:Weighted average information:Weighted average information:
Finance leasesFinance leasesFinance leases
Remaining lease term (in years)Remaining lease term (in years)5.95.9Remaining lease term (in years)8.25.9
Discount rateDiscount rate4.7 %4.6 %Discount rate6.5 %4.7 %
Operating leasesOperating leasesOperating leases
Remaining lease term (in years)Remaining lease term (in years)4.44.4Remaining lease term (in years)4.34.2
Discount rateDiscount rate4.7 %4.7 %Discount rate5.5 %4.5 %

Note 5 Acquisitions
LB Holdco, Inc. Acquisition
On February 1, 2023, SEE acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of capital stock of LB Holdco, Inc., the parent company of Liquibox, Inc. (collectively, "Liquibox"), a pioneer, innovator and Divestiture Activitymanufacturer of Bag-in-Box sustainable fluids & liquids packaging and dispensing solutions for fresh food, beverage, consumer goods and industrial end-markets. The acquisition is included in our Food reporting segment. This acquisition accelerates our CRYOVAC® brand Fluids & Liquids business. CRYOVAC® technology, scale and market access provide a significant source of synergies. This acquisition contributes to and
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fast tracks SEE’s transformation to become a world-class, digitally-driven company automating sustainable packaging solutions.
Consideration paid was approximately $1.17 billion in cash, subject to customary adjustments. We financed the consideration paid and related fees and expenses through borrowings under our senior secured credit facility, proceeds from the issuance of senior notes, and cash on hand. See Note 13, "Debt and Credit Facilities," for additional details. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, acquisition related expenses recognized for the Liquibox acquisition were $0.1 million and $12.0 million, respectively. These expenses are included within Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The following table summarizes the consideration transferred to acquire Liquibox and the preliminary allocation of the purchase price among the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The allocation of purchase price is still preliminary as the Company finalizes the final purchase price adjustment with the seller and finalizes other aspects of the valuation including deferred taxes and intangible valuations. Preliminary estimates will be finalized within one year of the date of acquisition.

Preliminary AllocationMeasurement PeriodPreliminary Allocation
(In millions)As of February 1, 2023AdjustmentsJune 30, 2023
Total consideration transferred$1,169.2 $— $1,169.2 
Assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents21.2 — 21.2 
Trade receivables48.6 (0.5)48.1 
Inventories61.6 (0.2)61.4 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets15.8 (1.0)14.8 
Property and equipment101.1 — 101.1 
Identifiable intangible assets342.1 (1.5)340.6 
Operating lease right-of-use-assets15.1 — 15.1 
Other non-current assets9.5 — 9.5 
Total assets acquired$615.0 $(3.2)$611.8 
Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable27.0 (1.4)25.6 
Current portion of long-term debt0.1 — 0.1 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities3.7 — 3.7 
Other current liabilities28.4 2.4 30.8 
Long-term debt, less current portion5.1 — 5.1 
Long-term operating lease liabilities, less current portion11.4 — 11.4 
Deferred taxes92.2 — 92.2 
Other non-current liabilities6.6 (2.7)3.9 
Total liabilities assumed$174.5 $(1.7)$172.8 
Net assets acquired440.5 (1.5)439.0 
Goodwill$728.7 $1.5 $730.2 
The following table summarizes the identifiable intangible assets and their useful lives.
AmountUseful life
(In millions) (In years)
Customer relationships$180.7 11.0
Trademarks and tradenames26.0 10.0
Software3.7 2.0
Technology130.2 12.0
Total intangible assets with definite lives$340.6 
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Goodwill is a result of the expected synergies that are expected to originate from the combination of Cryovac and Liquibox solutions for the Company, as well as growth of our sustainable packaging portfolio. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill balance associated with Liquibox is included in the Food reportable segment.
Liquibox Supplemental Information
The following table presents the amounts of net sales and net earnings (loss) attributed to Liquibox since the acquisition date that are included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023:
(In millions)Three Months Ended
June 30, 2023
February 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023
Net sales$75.3 $132.6 
Net earnings (loss)$1.1 $(4.3)
Pro Forma Financial Information
The following table presents the Company’s unaudited pro forma financial information for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, assuming the acquisition of Liquibox had occurred on January 1, 2022. The information below reflects pro forma adjustments based on available information and certain assumptions that SEE believes are factual and supportable. The unaudited pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the results that might have occurred had the transaction actually taken place on January 1, 2022 and is not intended to be a projection of future results and gives no effect to any future synergistic benefits that may result from the combination or the costs of integrating the acquired operations with those of the Company.
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions)2023202220232022
Net sales$1,380.8 $1,512.1 $2,755.2 $3,016.4 
Net earnings$100.9 $81.7 $170.9 $195.4 
The unaudited pro forma financial information includes, where applicable, adjustments for (i) additional expense from the fair value step-up of inventory, (ii) additional amortization expense related to acquired intangible assets, (iii) additional depreciation expense related to acquired property and equipment, (iv) transaction costs and other one-time non-recurring costs, (v) additional interest expense for borrowings related to the acquisition and amortization associated with fair value adjustments of debt assumed, and (vi) associated tax-related impacts of adjustments.
Acquisition of Foxpak Flexibles Ltd.
On February 2, 2022, SEE acquired Foxpak Flexibles Ltd. (“Foxpak”), a privately-owned Irish packaging solutions company. Foxpak is a digital printing pioneer that partners with brands to deliver highly decorated packaging solutions; stand-up and spout pouches, and sachets that serve a variety of markets including food retail, pet food, seafood, and snacks. This transaction resulted in a purchase price paid of $9.7 million, including the final purchase price adjustments that were recorded in the second quarterand fourth quarters of 2022. The Company allocated the consideration transferred to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities
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assumed, resulting in an allocation to goodwill of $5.3��$5.2 million and an allocation to identifiable intangible assets of $2.7 million. The acquisition is included in our Food reporting segment. Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. A deferred tax liability of $0.3 million on identifiable intangible assets was recorded on the opening balance sheet. The Foxpak acquisition was not material to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Divestiture of Reflectix, Inc.Other 2023 Acquisition Activity
On November 1, 2021, the Company completed the sale of Reflectix, Inc. (“Reflectix”), a wholly-owned subsidiary that sells branded reflective insulation solutions, with operations located in Markleville, Indiana. The decision to sell this business was consistent with the Company's overall strategic priorities focused on packaging solutions. Reflectix was previously included within the Protective reporting segment.
The disposal does not represent a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations and financial results and therefore did not qualify as a discontinued operation.
The selling price of the business was $82.5 million, paid in cash during the fourth quarter 2021. We recorded a $45.3 million pre-tax gain on the sale of the business, within Gain (Loss) on sale of businesses and property and equipment on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2021. The business had a net carrying value of $35.8 million, which included inventory of $6.8 million, trade receivables of $6.6 million, property and equipment of $1.0 million, and goodwill of $23.2 million. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. The assets were partially offset by accrued liabilities which were individually immaterial. We recorded $17.3 million in tax expense related to the gain from the sale of Reflectix within Income tax provision on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2021.
InDuring the second quarter of 2022, we recorded2023, Food had other acquisition activity resulting in a gaintotal purchase price paid of $0.4 million related$15.1 million. The Company allocated the consideration transferred to the final net working capital settlement within Selling, generalfair value of assets acquired, resulting in an allocation to goodwill of $8.0 million. There were no other identifiable intangible assets acquired. This acquisition activity is expected to supplement our developmental efforts for sustainable packaging and administrative expenses on theaccelerate our speed to market for certain sustainable solutions. This acquisition activity was not material to our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. We maintain no on-going investment or relationship that would result in the sold business becoming a related party.Financial Statements.
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Note 6 Segments
The Company’s segment reporting structure consists of two reportable segments as follows and a Corporate category:
Food
Protective
The Company’s Food and Protective segments are considered reportable segments under FASB ASC Topic 280. Our reportable segments are aligned with similar groups of products. Corporate includes certain costs that are not allocated to the reportable segments. The Company evaluates performance of the reportable segments based on the results of each segment. The performance metric used by the Company's chief operating decision maker to evaluate performance of our reportable segments is Segment Adjusted EBITDA. The Company allocates expense to each segment based on various factors including direct usage of resources, allocation of headcount, allocation of software licenses or, in cases where costs are not clearly delineated, costs may be allocated on portion of either net trade sales or an expense factor such as cost of sales.
We allocate and disclose depreciation and amortization expense to our segments, although depreciation and amortization are not included in the segment performance metric Segment Adjusted EBITDA. We also allocate and disclose restructuring charges by segment, although they are not included in the segment performance metric Segment Adjusted EBITDA since restructuring charges are categorized as Special Items (as identified below). The accounting policies of the reportable segments and Corporate are the same as those applied to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
The following tables show Net sales and Segment Adjusted EBITDA by reportable segment:
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Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions)(In millions)2022202120222021(In millions)2023202220232022
Net sales:Net sales:    Net sales:    
FoodFood$829.8 $797.4 $2,443.3 $2,236.3 Food$880.6 $805.8 $1,733.7 $1,613.5 
As a % of Consolidated net salesAs a % of Consolidated net sales59.3 %56.7 %57.7 %55.9 %As a % of Consolidated net sales63.8 %56.8 %63.5 %56.9 %
ProtectiveProtective570.6 609.3 1,792.7 1,766.0 Protective500.2 612.2 995.9 1,222.1 
As a % of Consolidated net salesAs a % of Consolidated net sales40.7 %43.3 %42.3 %44.1 %As a % of Consolidated net sales36.2 %43.2 %36.5 %43.1 %
Consolidated Net salesConsolidated Net sales$1,400.4 $1,406.7 $4,236.0 $4,002.3 Consolidated Net sales$1,380.8 $1,418.0 $2,729.6 $2,835.6 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions)(In millions)2022202120222021(In millions)2023202220232022
Segment Adjusted EBITDA:Segment Adjusted EBITDA:    Segment Adjusted EBITDA:    
FoodFood$185.3 $169.4 $553.4 $484.4 Food$191.0 $167.6 $385.8 $368.1 
Adjusted EBITDA MarginAdjusted EBITDA Margin22.3 %21.2 %22.6 %21.7 %Adjusted EBITDA Margin21.7 %20.8 %22.3 %22.8 %
ProtectiveProtective109.5 102.7 363.2 319.9 Protective95.9 126.3 176.3 253.7 
Adjusted EBITDA MarginAdjusted EBITDA Margin19.2 %16.9 %20.3 %18.1 %Adjusted EBITDA Margin19.2 %20.6 %17.7 %20.8 %
Total Segment Adjusted EBITDATotal Segment Adjusted EBITDA$294.8 $272.1 $916.6 $804.3 Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA$286.9 $293.9 $562.1 $621.8 
The following table shows a reconciliation of Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Earnings before income tax provision:

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions)2022202120222021
Food Adjusted EBITDA$185.3 $169.4 $553.4 $484.4 
Protective Adjusted EBITDA109.5 102.7 363.2 319.9 
Corporate Adjusted EBITDA(2.2)(1.5)(3.6)(2.4)
Interest expense, net(40.9)(42.4)(119.3)(127.6)
Depreciation and amortization(1)
(59.4)(55.2)(179.0)(170.3)
Special Items:
Restructuring charges(2)
(0.6)(2.4)(4.6)(4.5)
Other restructuring associated costs(3)
(1.6)(5.4)(8.5)(15.5)
Foreign currency exchange loss due to highly inflationary economies(2.2)(0.9)(5.9)(2.9)
Loss on debt redemption and refinancing activities— (14.7)(11.2)(14.7)
Fair value gain/impairment (loss) on equity investments— 6.6 (31.6)6.6 
Charges related to acquisition and divestiture activity(0.3)(0.8)0.8 (1.9)
Other Special Items(4)
(3.6)(1.0)(3.6)(1.9)
Pre-tax impact of Special Items(8.3)(18.6)(64.6)(34.8)
Earnings before income tax provision$184.0 $154.4 $550.1 $469.2 
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Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions)2023202220232022
Food Adjusted EBITDA$191.0 $167.6 $385.8 $368.1 
Protective Adjusted EBITDA95.9 126.3 176.3 253.7 
Corporate Adjusted EBITDA(6.6)(0.5)(14.5)(1.4)
Interest expense, net(68.7)(39.5)(126.5)(78.4)
Depreciation and amortization, net of adjustments(1)
(53.6)(56.4)(122.5)(119.6)
Special Items:
Liquibox intangible amortization(2)
(7.5)— (12.5)— 
Liquibox inventory step-up expense(2.4)— (10.8)— 
Restructuring charges(3)
(0.6)(3.5)0.6 (4.0)
Other restructuring associated costs(0.1)(3.8)0.1 (6.9)
Foreign currency exchange loss due to highly inflationary economies(3.1)(2.7)(5.7)(3.7)
Loss on debt redemption and refinancing activities— (10.5)(4.9)(11.2)
Impairment loss on equity investments— (16.1)— (31.6)
Charges related to acquisition and divestiture activity(4.8)0.2 (21.7)1.1 
Other Special Items(4)
(0.3)(4.0)(7.8)— 
Pre-tax impact of Special Items(18.8)(40.4)(62.7)(56.3)
Earnings before income tax provision$139.2 $157.1 $235.9 $366.1 
(1)Depreciation and amortization by segment were as follows:

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions)2022202120222021
Food$34.4 $32.3 $103.7 $96.7 
Protective25.0 22.9 75.3 73.6 
Total Company depreciation and amortization(i)
$59.4 $55.2 $179.0 $170.3 
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(i)    Includes share-based incentive compensation of $12.7 million and $41.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, and $10.6 million and $34.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively.

(2)Restructuring charges by segment were as follows:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions)(In millions)2022202120222021(In millions)2023202220232022
FoodFood$0.6 $0.8 $3.1 $1.9 Food$41.0 $32.8 $87.7 $69.3 
ProtectiveProtective— 1.6 1.5 2.6 Protective20.1 23.6 47.3 50.3 
Total Company restructuring charges$0.6 $2.4 $4.6 $4.5 
Total Company depreciation and amortization(i)
Total Company depreciation and amortization(i)
$61.1 $56.4 $135.0 $119.6 
Liquibox intangible amortizationLiquibox intangible amortization(7.5)— (12.5)— 
Depreciation and amortization, net of adjustmentsDepreciation and amortization, net of adjustments$53.6 $56.4 $122.5 $119.6 
(3)(i)Restructuring associated costsIncludes share-based incentive compensation of $2.2 million and $20.2 million for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2023, respectively, and $10.7 million and $28.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively.
(2)Beginning in 2023, the Company redefined Special Items to include amortization of the Liquibox acquired intangibles. The change is prospective and 2021only applies to the amortization of Liquibox acquired intangibles.
(3)Restructuring charges by segment were as follows:
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions)2023202220232022
Food$1.5 $1.9 $0.6 $2.5 
Protective(0.9)1.6 (1.2)1.5 
Total Company restructuring charges$0.6 $3.5 $(0.6)$4.0 
(4)Other Special Items for the six months ended June 30, 2023 primarily relate to fees paid to third-party consultants in support of the Reinvent SEE business transformation. The nine months ended September 30, 2022 also includes site consolidation costs and the nine months ended September 30, 2021 also includes a one-time, non-cash cumulative translation adjustment (CTA) loss recognized due to the wind-up of one of our legal entities.
(4)Other Special Items for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022 relate to fees paid for professional services, including legal fees, directly associated with Special Items of events that are considered one-time or infrequent in nature. For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022, the professional fees are partially offset byprimarily due to a one-time gain on the disposal of land in the United Kingdom (UK).

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Assets by Reportable Segments

The following table shows assets allocated by reportable segment. Assets allocated by reportable segment include: trade receivables, net; inventory, net; property and equipment, net; goodwill; intangible assets, net; and leased systems, net.

(In millions)(In millions)September 30, 2022December 31, 2021(In millions)June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Assets allocated to segments:Assets allocated to segments:  Assets allocated to segments:  
FoodFood$2,371.8 $2,169.0 Food$3,549.4 $2,342.6 
ProtectiveProtective2,844.2 2,844.3 Protective2,740.5 2,795.7 
Total segmentsTotal segments5,216.0 5,013.3 Total segments6,289.9 5,138.3 
Assets not allocated:Assets not allocated:Assets not allocated:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$248.8 $561.0 Cash and cash equivalents$285.1 $456.1 
Non-current assets held for sale— 1.5 
Current assets held for saleCurrent assets held for sale1.1 — 
Income tax receivablesIncome tax receivables20.8 28.8 Income tax receivables44.8 40.3 
Other receivablesOther receivables95.8 83.7 Other receivables85.4 91.5 
Advances and depositsAdvances and deposits190.2 12.7 
Deferred taxesDeferred taxes117.1 138.4 Deferred taxes122.9 141.5 
OtherOther376.6 402.6 Other505.0 334.3 
TotalTotal$6,075.1 $6,229.3 Total$7,524.4 $6,214.7 
 
Note 7 Inventories, net

The following table details our inventories, net:net.
(In millions)(In millions)September 30, 2022December 31, 2021(In millions)June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Raw materialsRaw materials$240.7 $167.6 Raw materials$223.8 $229.9 
Work in processWork in process195.9 158.0 Work in process221.2 187.1 
Finished goodsFinished goods525.8 400.1 Finished goods493.8 449.3 
TotalTotal$962.4 $725.7 Total$938.8 $866.3 

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Note 8 Property and Equipment, net

The following table details our property and equipment, net.
(In millions)(In millions)September 30, 2022December 31, 2021(In millions)June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Land and improvementsLand and improvements$42.6 $47.0 Land and improvements$46.9 $44.1 
BuildingsBuildings763.2 790.2 Buildings802.3 783.1 
Machinery and equipmentMachinery and equipment2,551.1 2,554.0 Machinery and equipment2,775.1 2,612.3 
Other property and equipmentOther property and equipment121.7 124.2 Other property and equipment140.0 124.5 
Construction-in-progressConstruction-in-progress193.5 200.8 Construction-in-progress225.8 222.4 
Property and equipment, grossProperty and equipment, gross3,672.1 3,716.2 Property and equipment, gross3,990.1 3,786.4 
Accumulated depreciation and amortizationAccumulated depreciation and amortization(2,441.1)(2,484.2)Accumulated depreciation and amortization(2,580.1)(2,510.5)
Property and equipment, netProperty and equipment, net$1,231.0 $1,232.0 Property and equipment, net$1,410.0 $1,275.9 
The following table details our interest cost capitalized and depreciation and amortization expense for property and equipment and finance lease ROU assets.
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions)2022202120222021
Interest cost capitalized$2.4 $2.0 $6.1 $5.2 
Depreciation and amortization expense(1)
$38.0 $34.9 $110.7 $106.8 
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Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions)2023202220232022
Interest cost capitalized$3.3 $2.0 $5.8 $3.7 
Depreciation and amortization expense(1)
$43.5 $36.8 $84.2 $72.7 
 
(1)Includes amortization expense of finance lease ROU assets of $2.6$2.3 million and $7.9$4.8 million for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, respectively, and $2.7$2.6 million and $7.9$5.3 million for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, respectively.
Note 9 Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets, net
Goodwill
We review goodwill for impairment on a reporting unit basis annually during the fourth quarter of each year and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable. Since the date of our last annual goodwill impairment assessment, we have not identified any changes in circumstances that would indicate the carrying value of goodwill is not recoverable.
Allocation of Goodwill to Reporting Segment
The following table shows our goodwill balances by reportable segment: 
(In millions)FoodProtectiveTotal
Gross Carrying Value at December 31, 2021$576.6 $1,803.0 $2,379.6 
Accumulated amortization(1)
(49.3)(140.9)(190.2)
Carrying Value at December 31, 2021$527.3 $1,662.1 $2,189.4 
Acquisition(2)
5.3 — 5.3 
Currency translation(16.8)(20.8)(37.6)
Carrying Value at September 30, 2022$515.8 $1,641.3 $2,157.1 
(In millions)FoodProtectiveTotal
Gross Carrying Value at December 31, 2022$572.2 $1,792.0 $2,364.2 
Accumulated amortization(1)
(49.0)(140.7)(189.7)
Carrying Value at December 31, 2022$523.2 $1,651.3 $2,174.5 
Acquisitions(2)
738.2 — 738.2 
Currency translation3.4 3.2 6.6 
Carrying Value at June 30, 2023$1,264.8 $1,654.5 $2,919.3 
(1)There was no change to our accumulated amortization balance during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022.2023.
(2)Represents the allocation ofamounts allocated to goodwill related to our acquisition of Foxpak.resulting from acquisitions, primarily for Liquibox. See Note 5, "Acquisition and Divestiture Activity,"Acquisitions," for further details.
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Identifiable Intangible Assets, net
The following tables summarize our identifiable intangible assets, net with definite and indefinite useful lives. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, there were no impairment indicators present.
 September 30, 2022December 31, 2021
(In millions)Gross
Carrying Value
Accumulated AmortizationNetGross
Carrying Value
Accumulated AmortizationNet
Customer relationships$96.3 $(44.7)$51.6 $102.7 $(42.4)$60.3 
Trademarks and tradenames30.5 (13.5)17.0 31.2 (11.5)19.7 
Software143.7 (105.9)37.8 125.5 (90.5)35.0 
Technology65.6 (42.0)23.6 64.9 (38.3)26.6 
Contracts11.3 (9.6)1.7 11.5 (9.4)2.1 
Total intangible assets with definite lives347.4 (215.7)131.7 335.8 (192.1)143.7 
Trademarks and tradenames with indefinite lives8.9 — 8.9 8.9 — 8.9 
Total identifiable intangible assets, net$356.3 $(215.7)$140.6 $344.7 $(192.1)$152.6 
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 June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
(In millions)Gross
Carrying Value
Accumulated AmortizationNetGross
Carrying Value
Accumulated AmortizationNet
Customer relationships$281.0 $(57.1)$223.9 $99.5 $(47.1)$52.4 
Trademarks and tradenames56.9 (17.0)39.9 30.8 (14.4)16.4 
Software164.5 (120.9)43.6 147.7 (111.3)36.4 
Technology197.5 (52.0)145.5 67.0 (44.3)22.7 
Contracts11.5 (10.0)1.5 11.4 (9.8)1.6 
Total intangible assets with definite lives711.4 (257.0)454.4 356.4 (226.9)129.5 
Trademarks and tradenames with indefinite lives8.9 — 8.9 8.9 — 8.9 
Total identifiable intangible assets, net$720.3 $(257.0)$463.3 $365.3 $(226.9)$138.4 
The following table shows the remaining estimated future amortization expense at SeptemberJune 30, 2022.2023. 
YearYear
Amount
(In millions)
Year
Amount
(In millions)
Remainder of 2022$9.5 
202331.0 
Remainder of 2023Remainder of 2023$33.6 
2024202424.2 202461.3 
2025202518.3 202554.9 
202620268.8 202642.7 
2027202739.1 
ThereafterThereafter39.9 Thereafter222.8 
TotalTotal$131.7 Total$454.4 
Expected future cash flows associated with the Company's intangible assets are not expected to be materially affected by the Company's intent or ability to renew or extend the arrangements. Based on our experience with similar agreements, we expect to continue to renew contracts held as intangibles through the end of their remaining useful lives.
Note 10 Accounts Receivable Securitization Programs

U.S. Accounts Receivable Securitization Program
We and a group of our U.S. operating subsidiaries maintain an accounts receivable securitization program under which they sell eligible U.S. accounts receivable to a wholly-owned subsidiary that was formed for the sole purpose of entering into this program. The wholly-owned subsidiary in turn may sell an undivided fractional ownership interest in these receivables to two banks and issuers of commercial paper administered by these banks. The wholly-owned subsidiary retains the receivables it purchases from the operating subsidiaries. Any transfers of fractional ownership interests of receivables under the U.S. receivables securitization program to the two banks and issuers of commercial paper administered by these banks are considered secured borrowings with the underlying receivables as collateral and will be classified as Short-term borrowings on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. These banks do not have any recourse against the general credit of the Company. The net trade receivables that served as collateral for these borrowings are reclassified from Trade receivables, net to Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. There were no$50.0 million of borrowings or corresponding net trade receivables maintained as collateral as of SeptemberJune 30, 2022 or2023. As of December 31, 2021.2022, there were no borrowings or corresponding net trade receivables maintained as collateral.
As of SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, the maximum purchase limit for receivable interests was $50.0 million, subject to the availability limits described below.
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The amounts available from time to time under this program may be less than $50.0 million due to a number of factors, including but not limited to our credit ratings, trade receivable balances, the creditworthiness of our customers and our receivables collection experience. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, the amount available to us under the program before utilization was $50.0 million. Although we do not believe restrictions under this program presently materially restrict our operations, if an additional event occurs that triggers one of these restrictive provisions, we could experience a decline in the amounts available to us under the program or termination of the program.
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The program expires annually and is renewable.  
European Accounts Receivable Securitization Program
We and a group of our European subsidiaries maintain an accounts receivable securitization program with a special purpose vehicle, or SPV, two banks, and issuers of commercial paper administered by these banks. The European program is structured to be a securitization of certain trade receivables that are originated by certain of our European subsidiaries. The SPV borrows funds from the banks to fund its acquisition of the receivables and provides the banks with a first priority perfected security interest in the accounts receivable. We do not have an equity interest in the SPV. We concluded the SPV is a variable interest entity because its total equity investment at risk is not sufficient to permit the SPV to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from the bank via loans or via the collections from accounts receivable already purchased. Additionally, we are considered the primary beneficiary of the SPV since we control the activities of the SPV and are exposed to the risk of uncollectible receivables held by the SPV. Therefore, the SPV is consolidated in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Any activity between the participating subsidiaries and the SPV is eliminated in consolidation. Loans from the banks to the SPV will be classified as Short-term borrowings on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The net trade receivables that served as collateral for these borrowings are reclassified from Trade receivables, net to Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. There were no€78.6 million ($85.4 million equivalent at June 30, 2023) of borrowings or corresponding net trade receivables maintained as collateral as of SeptemberJune 30, 2022 or2023. As of December 31, 2021.2022, there were no borrowings or corresponding net trade receivables maintained as collateral.
As of SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, the maximum purchase limit for receivable interests was €80.0 million ($78.586.9 million equivalent at SeptemberJune 30, 2022)2023), subject to availability limits. The terms and provisions of this program are similar to our U.S. program discussed above. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, the amount available under this program before utilization was €80.0 million ($78.586.9 million equivalent as of SeptemberJune 30, 2022)2023).
This program expires annually and is renewable.
Utilization of Our Accounts Receivable Securitization Programs
As of SeptemberJune 30, 20222023, there were $50.0 million and €78.6 million ($85.4 million equivalent at June 30, 2023) of outstanding borrowings under our U.S. and European programs, respectively. As of December 31, 2021,2022, there were no outstanding borrowings under our U.S. or European programs. We continue to service the trade receivables supporting the programs, and the banks are permitted to re-pledge this collateral. The total interest paid for these programs was $0.1$1.8 million and $2.7 million for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023, respectively, and there was nonominal interest paid for these programs in the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021.2022.
Under limited circumstances, the banks and the issuers of commercial paper can end purchases of receivables interests before the above expiration dates. A failure to comply with debt leverage or various other ratios related to our receivables collection experience could result in termination of the receivables programs. We were in compliance with these ratios at SeptemberJune 30, 2022.2023.
Note 11 Accounts Receivable Factoring Agreements
The Company has entered into factoring agreements and customers' supply chain financing arrangements to sell certain trade receivables to unrelated third-party financial institutions. These programs are entered into in the normal course of business. We account for these transactions in accordance with ASC 860, "Transfers and Servicing" ("ASC 860"). ASC 860 allows for the ownership transfer of accounts receivable to qualify for true-sale treatment when the appropriate criteria is met, which permits the Company to present the balances sold under the program to be excluded from Trade receivables, net on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Receivables are considered sold when (i) they are transferred beyond the reach of the Company and its creditors, (ii) the purchaser has the right to pledge or exchange the receivables, and (iii) the Company has no continuing involvement in the transferred receivables. In addition, the Company provides no other forms of continued financial support to the purchaser of the receivables once the receivables are sold.
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Gross amounts factored under this program for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 were $497.7$391.2 million and $479.9$353.3 million, respectively. The fees associated with transfer of receivables for all programs were approximately $1.7$3.2 million and $4.6$6.2 million for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, respectively, and $1.0$1.6 million and $2.7$2.9 million for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, respectively.
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Note 12 Restructuring Activities
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company incurred $0.6 million and $4.6 million of restructuring charges, respectively, and $1.6 million and $8.5 million of other costs associated with our restructuring program, respectively. These charges were incurred in connection with the Company’s Reinvent SEE business transformation.
In December 2018, the Board of Directors approved our Reinvent SEE business transformation, which includedincluding the related restructuring program (“Program”). Spend associated with our previously existing restructuring programs at the time of Reinvent SEE’s approval was substantially completed, which concluded as of December 31, 2020, and is no longer included in the restructuring program totals below.
The Board of Directors originally approved the Program with a cumulative restructuring spend of up to $220 million and a three-year term. The Board of Directors later extended the Program to the end of calendar year 2022. This extension does not expand
For the total authorized Program spendthree and issix months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded $0.5 million and $1.6 million of income within Restructuring charges, respectively, primarily related to on-going initiatives, including thosereversals of previously accrued expenses associated with the Program. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded $0.1 million expense and $0.1 million income as other associated costs, respectively.
The Company also has a restructuring program related to SEE's continued digital transformation.
Restructuring spend is estimatedacquisitions. We incurred $1.1 million and $1.0 million of restructuring charges related to be incurred as follows:
(In millions)Total Restructuring Program RangeLess Program Spend to DateRemaining Restructuring Spend
LowHighLowHigh
Costs of reduction in headcount as a result of reorganization$80 $85 $(79)$$
Other expenses associated with the Program110 115 (110)— 
Total expense$190 $200 $(189)$1 $11 
Capital expenditures20 20 (19)
Total estimated cash cost(1)
$210 $220 $(208)$2 $12 
(1)    Total estimated cash cost excludesthis activity during the impact of proceeds expected from the sale of propertythree and equipment and foreign currency impact.six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. See Note 5, "Acquisitions," for additional information related to our recent acquisitions.
The following table details our aggregate restructuring activities incurred under the Program as reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations:Operations.
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions)(In millions)2022202120222021(In millions)2023202220232022
Other associated costsOther associated costs$1.6 $5.4 $8.5 $15.5 Other associated costs$0.1 $3.8 $(0.1)$6.9 
Restructuring chargesRestructuring charges0.6 2.4 4.6 4.5 Restructuring charges0.6 3.5 (0.6)4.0 
Total chargesTotal charges$2.2 $7.8 $13.1 $20.0 Total charges$0.7 $7.3 $(0.7)$10.9 
Capital expendituresCapital expenditures$3.3 $1.7 $9.1 $5.0 Capital expenditures$— $3.9 $— $5.8 
The aggregate restructuring accrual, spending and other activity for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and the accrual balance remaining at SeptemberJune 30, 2022 related to the Program were2023 was as follows:
(In millions)
Restructuring accrual at December 31, 20212022$11.314.7 
Accrual and accrual adjustments4.6 (0.6)
Cash payments during 20222023(6.9)(7.5)
Effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates(0.3)
Restructuring accrual at SeptemberJune 30, 20222023$8.76.6 
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We expect to pay $8.5$6.6 million of the accrual balance remaining at SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 within the next twelve months. This amount is included in Accrued restructuring costs on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at SeptemberJune 30, 2022. The remaining accrual of $0.2 million is expected to primarily be paid in 2023. These amounts are included in Other non-current liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2022.
One of the components of the Reinvent SEE business transformation was to enhance the operational efficiency of the Company by acting as “One SEE.” The Program was approved by our Board of Directors as a consolidated program benefiting both Food and Protective, and accordingly the expected Program spend by reporting segment is not available. However, ofProtective. Of the total remaining restructuring accrual of $8.7$6.6 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 2022, $3.02023, $3.3 million was attributable to Food and $5.7$3.3 million was attributable to Protective.

See Note 23, "Subsequent Events," for information on the expanded Reinvent SEE 2.0 program.
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Note 13 Debt and Credit Facilities

Our total debt outstanding consisted of the amounts set forth in the following table: 

(In millions)(In millions)Interest rateSeptember 30, 2022December 31, 2021(In millions)Interest rateJune 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Short-term borrowings(1)
Short-term borrowings(1)
$2.4 $1.3 
Short-term borrowings(1)
$313.6 $6.6 
Current portion of long-term debt(2)
Current portion of long-term debt(2)
401.0 487.2 
Current portion of long-term debt(2)
20.7 434.0 
Total current debtTotal current debt403.4 488.5 Total current debt334.3 440.6 
Term Loan A due July 2023— 34.6 
Term Loan A due March 2027Term Loan A due March 2027504.1 — Term Loan A due March 20271,133.8 506.6 
Senior Notes due April 20235.250 %— 423.8 
Senior Notes due September 20234.500 %— 451.9 
Senior Notes due December 2024Senior Notes due December 20245.125 %423.3 422.8 Senior Notes due December 20245.125 %423.9 423.5 
Senior Notes due September 2025Senior Notes due September 20255.500 %398.6 398.2 Senior Notes due September 20255.500 %398.9 398.7 
Senior Secured Notes due October 2026Senior Secured Notes due October 20261.573 %595.7 595.0 Senior Secured Notes due October 20261.573 %596.5 596.0 
Senior Notes due December 2027Senior Notes due December 20274.000 %421.8 421.4 Senior Notes due December 20274.000 %422.2 421.9 
Senior Notes due February 2028Senior Notes due February 20286.125 %764.0 — 
Senior Notes due April 2029Senior Notes due April 20295.000 %421.1 — Senior Notes due April 20295.000 %421.4 421.2 
Senior Notes due July 2033Senior Notes due July 20336.875 %446.4 446.2 Senior Notes due July 20336.875 %446.6 446.4 
Other(2)
Other(2)
24.7 25.7 
Other(2)
29.3 23.6 
Total long-term debt, less current portion(3)
Total long-term debt, less current portion(3)
3,235.7 3,219.6 
Total long-term debt, less current portion(3)
4,636.6 3,237.9 
Total debt(4)
Total debt(4)
$3,639.1 $3,708.1 
Total debt(4)
$4,970.9 $3,678.5 
(1)Short-term borrowings of $2.4 million and $1.3$313.6 million at SeptemberJune 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively,2023, were comprised of $175.0 million under our revolving credit facility, $85.4 million under our European securitization program, $50.0 million under our U.S. securitization program, and $3.2 million of short-term borrowings from various lines of credit. Short-term borrowings of $6.6 million at December 31, 2022, were comprised of various lines of credit.
(2)As of SeptemberJune 30, 2022, current2023, Current portion of long-term debt included finance lease liabilities of $6.3 million. As of December 31, 2022, Current portion of long-term debt included 4.500% Senior Notes due September 2023 of $392.6$426 million and finance lease liabilities of $8.4$7.6 million. As of December 31, 2021, current portion of long-term debt included $475.0 million related to the Term Loan A due August 2022, finance lease liabilities of $10.2 million and $2.0 million related to a portion of Term Loan A due 2023. Other debt includes long-term liabilities associated with our finance leases of $17.5$21.5 million and $19.2$16.1 million at SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively. See Note 4, "Leases," for additional information on finance and operating lease liabilities.
(3)Amounts are shown net of unamortized discounts and issuance costs of $20.0$37.5 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and $19.0$18.9 million as of December 31, 2021.2022.
(4)As of SeptemberJune 30, 2023, our weighted average interest rate on our short-term borrowings outstanding was 6.0% and on our long-term debt outstanding was 5.3%. As of December 31, 2022, our weighted average interest rate on our short-term borrowings outstanding was 5.1%2.8% and on our long-term debt outstanding was 4.4%. As of December 31, 2021, our weighted average interest rate on our short-term borrowings outstanding was 3.6% and on our long-term debt outstanding was 4.1%4.6%.
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Lines of Credit
The following table summarizes our available lines of credit and committed and uncommitted lines of credit, including our revolving credit facility, and the amounts available under our accounts receivable securitization programs.

(In millions)(In millions)September 30, 2022December 31, 2021(In millions)June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Used lines of credit(1)
Used lines of credit(1)
$2.4 $1.3 
Used lines of credit(1)
$313.6 $6.6 
Unused lines of creditUnused lines of credit1,284.9 1,309.0 Unused lines of credit942.4 1,261.0 
Total available lines of credit(2)
Total available lines of credit(2)
$1,287.3 $1,310.3 
Total available lines of credit(2)
$1,256.0 $1,267.6 
(1)Includes total borrowings under the accounts receivable securitization programs, the revolving credit facility and borrowings under lines of credit available to several subsidiaries.
(2)Of the total available lines of credit, $1,122.1$1,122.0 million was committed as of SeptemberJune 30, 2022.2023.
Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facility
2023 Activity
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On February 1, 2023, the Company used proceeds from the new incremental term facility, as described below, to finance the Liquibox acquisition. We incurred $11.0 million of lender and third party fees included in carrying amounts of outstanding debt. See Note 5, "Acquisitions," for further details related to the Liquibox acquisition.
2022 Activity
On December 8, 2022, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into an amendment to the fourth amended and restated syndicated facility agreement and incremental assumption agreement ("the Amendment”) further amending its existing senior secured credit facility (the “Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”), as described below. The Amendment provides for a new incremental term facility in an aggregate principal amount of $650.0 million, to be used, in part, to finance the Company’s acquisition of Liquibox. See Note 5, "Acquisitions," for further details related to the Liquibox acquisition.
On March 25, 2022, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a fourth amended and restated syndicated facility agreement whereby its existing senior secured credit facility was amended and restated (the “Fourththe Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”)Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as agent, and the other financial institutions party thereto. The changes include (i) the refinancing of the term loan A facilities and revolving credit facilities with a new U.S. dollar term loan A facility in an aggregate principal amount of approximately $475.0 million, a new pounds sterling term loan A facility in an aggregate principal amount of approximately £27.2 million, and revolving credit facilities of $1.0 billion (including revolving facilities available in U.S. dollars, euros, pounds sterling, Canadian dollars, Australian dollars, Japanese yen, New Zealand dollars and Mexican pesos), (ii) the conversion of the facilities rate from a London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR")-basedRate-based rate to a Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR")-based rate, (iii) improved pricing terms which will range from 100 to 175 basis points (bps) in the case of SOFR loans, subject to the achievement of certain leverage tests, (iv) the extension of the final maturity of the term loan A facilities and revolving credit commitment to March 25, 2027, (v) the release of all non-U.S. collateral previously pledged by the Company's subsidiaries and the release of all existing guarantees for non-U.S., non-borrower Company subsidiaries, (vi) the adjustment of certain covenants to provide flexibility to incur additional indebtedness and take other actions and (vii) other amendments.
As a result of the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, we recognized a $0.7 million loss on debt redemption and refinancing activities in Other expense, net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations during the first quarter of 2022. This amount includes $0.4 million of accelerated amortization of original issuance discount related to the term loan A and lender and non-lender fees related to the entire credit facility. Also included in the loss on debt redemption and refinancing activities was $0.3 million of non-lender fees incurred in connection with the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. In addition, we incurred $1.2 million of lender and third-party fees that are included in the carrying amounts of the outstanding debt under the credit facility. We also capitalized $3.0 million of fees that are included in Other assets on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The amortization expense related to original issuance discount and lender and non-lender fees is calculated using the effective interest rate method over the lives of the respective debt instruments.
Total amortization expense related to the senior secured credit facility was $0.3$0.9 million and $1.0$1.6 million for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2023, respectively, and $0.3 million and $0.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, and is included in Interest expense, net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Senior Notes
2023 Activity
On January 31, 2023, the Company issued $775.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.125% senior notes due 2028 (the "2028 Notes"). The 2028 Notes will mature on February 1, 2028. Interest is payable on February 1 and August 1 of each year, commencing on August 1, 2023. The 2028 Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of the Company’s existing and future wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries that guarantee its senior secured credit facilities, subject to release under certain circumstances. We capitalized $11.8 million of fees incurred in connection with the 2028 Notes, which are included in Long-term debt, less current portion on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
We may redeem the 2028 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time prior to February 1, 2025, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2028 Notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the redemption date, plus a "make-whole premium". On or after February 1, 2025, we may redeem the 2028 Notes, in whole or in part, at specified redemption prices, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including the redemption date. In addition, at any time prior to February 1, 2025, we may redeem up to 40% of the 2028 Notes using the proceeds of certain equity offerings.
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The net proceeds from the 2028 Notes offering were used (i) together with a borrowing under the Company’s incremental term loan facility and cash on hand, to finance the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Liquibox, including related fees and expenses, (ii) to repurchase all of the Company’s outstanding 4.500% senior notes due 2023 (the “2023 Euro Notes”) pursuant to the tender offer commenced by the Company on January 27, 2023 and satisfy and discharge all of the Company’s outstanding 2023 Euro Notes in accordance with the terms of the indenture governing the 2023 Euro Notes and to pay related premiums, fees and expenses in connection therewith and (iii) to the extent of any remaining proceeds after giving effect to the foregoing transactions, for general corporate purposes. We recognized a pre-tax loss of $4.9 million on the repurchase and cancellation of the 2023 Euro Notes, including a premium of $4.5 million and accelerated amortization of non-lender fees of $0.4 million, within Other expense, net on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations during the first quarter of 2023. See Note 5, "Acquisitions," for further details related to the Liquibox acquisition.
2022 Activity
On April 19, 2022, the Company issued $425$425.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.000% senior notes due 2029 (the "2029 Notes"). The 2029 Notes will mature on April 15, 2029. Interest is payable on April 15 and October 15 of each year, commencing on October 15, 2022. The 2029 Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of the Company’s existing and future wholly owned domestic subsidiaries that guarantee its senior secured credit facilities, subject to release
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under certain circumstances. We also capitalized $4.2 million of fees incurred in connection with the 2029 Notes, which are included in Long-term debt, less current portion on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
We may redeem the 2029 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time prior to April 15, 2025, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2029 Notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the redemption date, plus a "make-whole premium". On or after April 15, 2025, we may redeem the 2029 Notes, in whole or in part, at specified redemption prices, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including the redemption date. In addition, at any time prior to April 15, 2025, we may redeem up to 40% of the 2029 Notes using the proceeds of certain equity offerings.
The net proceeds from the 2029 Notes offering were used to repurchase the 5.250% senior notes due 2023 (the “2023 Notes”) tendered pursuant to the tender offer commenced by the Company on April 5, 2022 and satisfy and discharge all remaining 2023 Notes in accordance with the terms of the indenture governing the 2023 Notes. The aggregate repurchase price was $435.9 million, which included the principal amount of $425.0 million, a premium of $9.6 million and accrued interest of $1.3 million. We recognized a pre-tax loss of $10.5 million on the extinguishment, including the premium mentioned above and $0.9 million of accelerated amortization of non-lender fees, included within Other expense, net on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations during the second quarter of 2022.
2021 Activity
On September 29, 2021, Sealed Air issued $600 million aggregate principal amount of 1.573% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”). The 2026 Notes will mature on October 15, 2026. Interest is payable on April 15 and October 15 of each year, commencing April 15, 2022. The 2026 Notes and related guarantees are secured on a first-priority basis by liens on substantially all of the Company's and the Guarantors' personal property securing obligations that the Company owes to lenders under the Company's senior secured credit facilities on a pari passu basis, in each case excluding certain property and subject to certain other exceptions.
Prior to the date that is one month prior to the scheduled maturity date of the 2026 Notes (the “Par Call Date”), Sealed Air may redeem the 2026 Notes, in whole or in part, at any time, at a redemption price equal to the greater of (i) 100% of the principal amount of such 2026 Notes or (ii) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on such 2026 Notes (assuming for this purpose that interest accrued to the Par Call Date is scheduled to be paid on the Par Call Date) from the redemption date to the Par Call Date discounted to the redemption date on a semiannual basis, plus in either (i) or (ii), any interest accrued but not paid to the date of redemption.
At any time on or after the Par Call Date, Sealed Air may redeem the 2026 Notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus any interest accrued but not paid to, but not including, the date of redemption.
We capitalized $5.3 million of non-lender fees incurred in connection with the 2026 Notes which are included in Long-term debt, less current portion on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The net proceeds from the offering of the 2026 Notes were used (i) to repurchase the outstanding 4.875% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “2022 Notes”) tendered pursuant to the tender offer commenced by the Company on September 15, 2021, (ii) to satisfy and discharge all of the remaining outstanding 2022 Notes in accordance with the terms of the indenture governing the 2022 Notes, and (iii) to repay a portion of the U.S. dollar tranche of Term Loan A due 2023. A pre-tax loss of $18.6 million was recognized on the repurchase and cancellation of the 2022 Notes, including a premium of $17.0 million and accelerated amortization of non-lender fees of $1.6 million, within Other (expense) income, net on our Consolidated Statements of Operations during the year ended December 31, 2021.
The Company repaid an aggregate principal amount of $177.2 million of the U.S. dollar tranche of Term Loan A due 2023, plus accrued interest of $0.2 million.
Covenants
Each issue of our outstanding senior notes imposes limitations on our operations and those of specified subsidiaries. Our Senior Secured Credit Facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants for credit facilities of this type, including limitations on our indebtedness, liens, investments, restricted payments, mergers and acquisitions, dispositions of assets, transactions with affiliates, amendment of documents and sale leasebacks, and a covenant specifying a maximum leverage ratio to EBITDA. We were in compliance with the above financial covenants and limitations at SeptemberJune 30, 2022.
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Note 14 Derivatives and Hedging Activities
We report all derivative instruments on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value and establish criteria for designation and effectiveness of transactions entered into for hedging purposes.
As a global organization, we face exposure to market risks, such as fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. To manage the volatility relating to these exposures, we enter into various derivative instruments from time to time under our risk management policies. We designate derivative instruments as hedges on a transaction basis to support hedge accounting. The changes in fair value of these hedging instruments offset in part or in whole corresponding changes in the fair value or cash flows of the underlying exposures being hedged. We assess the initial and ongoing effectiveness of our hedging relationships in accordance with our policy. We do not purchase, hold or sell derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. Our practice is to terminate derivative transactions if the underlying asset or liability matures or is sold or terminated, or if we determine the underlying forecasted transaction is no longer probable of occurring.
We record the fair value positions of all derivative financial instruments on a net basis by counterparty for which a master netting arrangement is utilized.  
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Foreign Currency Forward Contracts Designated as Cash Flow Hedges
The primary purpose of our cash flow hedging activities is to manage the potential changes in value associated with the amounts receivable or payable on equipment and raw material purchases that are denominated in foreign currencies in order to minimize the impact of the changes in foreign currencies. We record gains and losses on foreign currency forward contracts qualifying as cash flow hedges in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (“AOCL”) to the extent that these hedges are effective and until we recognize the underlying transactions in net earnings, at which time we recognize these gains and losses in Cost of sales, on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Cash flows from derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges are classified as cashCash flows from operating activities in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. These contracts generally have original maturities of less than 12 months.
Net unrealized after-tax gains/losses related to cash flow hedging activities that were included in AOCL were a $3.1$0.5 million gain and $2.1 million loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, and a $3.3 million gain and a $4.9$1.8 million gain for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022, respectively, and a $2.0 million gain and a $5.4 million gain for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively. The unrealized amount in AOCL will fluctuate based on changes in the fair value of open contracts during each reporting period.
We estimate that $6.5$0.2 million of net unrealized gains related to cash flow hedging activities included in AOCL will be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months.

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts Not Designated as Hedges
Our subsidiaries have foreign currency exchange exposure from buying and selling in currencies other than their functional currencies. The primary purposes of our foreign currency hedging activities are to manage the potential changes in value associated with the amounts receivable or payable on transactions denominated in foreign currencies and to minimize the impact of the changes in foreign currencies related to foreign currency-denominated interest-bearing intercompany loans and receivables and payables. The changes in fair value of these derivative contracts are recognized in Other expense, net, on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and are largely offset by the remeasurement of the underlying foreign currency-denominated items indicated above. Cash flows from derivative financial instruments not designated as hedges are classified as Cash flows from investing activities in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. These contracts generally have original maturities of less than 12 months.

Interest Rate Swaps
From time to time, we may use interest rate swaps to manage our fixed and floating interest rates on our outstanding indebtedness. At SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, we had no outstanding interest rate swaps.

Net Investment Hedge
TheIn February 2023, the €400.0 million 4.500% senior notes issued in June 2015 arethat were previously designated as a net investment hedge, hedging a portion of our net investment in a certain European subsidiary against fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The decrease inrates, was repaid, which settled the translated value
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net investment hedge. See Note 13, "Debt and Credit Facilities," for additional information about the repayment of the debt was $57.3 million ($43.0 million,notes.
In the first quarter of 2023, we entered into a series of cross-currency swaps with a combined notional amount of $432.8 million. Each of these cross-currency swaps were designated as net investment hedges of deferred tax)the Company's foreign currency exposure of its net investment in certain Euro-functional currency subsidiaries with Euro-denominated net assets, and the Company pays a fixed rate of Euro-based interest and receives a fixed rate of U.S. dollar interest. The Company has elected the spot method for assessing the effectiveness of these contracts. The maturity date for this series of cross-currency swaps is February 1, 2028. The fair value of this hedge as of SeptemberJune 30, 2022, which2023 was a $8.5 million loss and is reflected in AOCLincluded within Other non-current liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. We recognized $0.8 million and $1.3 million of interest income within Interest expense, net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, related to these contracts.
For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedges of net investments in foreign operations, changes in fair values of the derivative instruments are recognized in unrealized net gain or loss on derivative instruments for net investment hedge, a component of AOCL, net of taxes, to offset the changes in the values of the net investments being hedged. Any portion of the net investment hedge that is determined to be ineffective is recorded in Other expense, net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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Other Derivative Instruments
We may use other derivative instruments from time to time to manage exposure to foreign exchange rates and to access international financing transactions. These instruments can potentially limit foreign exchange exposure by swapping borrowings denominated in one currency for borrowings denominated in another currency.

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
See Note 15, “Fair Value Measurements, Equity Investments and Other Financial Instruments,” for a discussion of the inputs and valuation techniques used to determine the fair value of our outstanding derivative instruments.
The following table details the fair value of our derivative instruments included on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Cash Flow HedgeNon-Designated as Hedging InstrumentsTotal Cash Flow HedgeNet Investment HedgeNon-Designated as Hedging InstrumentsTotal
(In millions)(In millions)September 30, 2022December 31, 2021September 30, 2022December 31, 2021September 30, 2022December 31, 2021(In millions)June 30, 2023December 31, 2022June 30,
2023
December 31, 2022June 30, 2023December 31, 2022June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Derivative AssetsDerivative Assets      Derivative Assets        
Foreign currency forward contracts and options$7.4 $2.0 $2.8 $1.7 $10.2 $3.7 
Foreign currency forward contractsForeign currency forward contracts$1.3 $2.1 $— $— $4.2 $5.8 $5.5 $7.9 
Total Derivative AssetsTotal Derivative Assets$7.4 $2.0 $2.8 $1.7 $10.2 $3.7 Total Derivative Assets$1.3 $2.1 $ $ $4.2 $5.8 $5.5 $7.9 
Derivative LiabilitiesDerivative Liabilities      Derivative Liabilities        
Foreign currency forward contractsForeign currency forward contracts$— $(0.6)$(1.1)$(1.0)$(1.1)$(1.6)Foreign currency forward contracts$(1.3)$(0.8)$— $— $(4.3)$(2.4)$(5.6)$(3.2)
Cross-currency swapsCross-currency swaps— — (8.5)— — — (8.5)— 
Total Derivative Liabilities(1)
Total Derivative Liabilities(1)
$ $(0.6)$(1.1)$(1.0)$(1.1)$(1.6)
Total Derivative Liabilities(1)
$(1.3)$(0.8)$(8.5)$ $(4.3)$(2.4)$(14.1)$(3.2)
Net Derivatives(2)
Net Derivatives(2)
$7.4 $1.4 $1.7 $0.7 $9.1 $2.1 
Net Derivatives(2)
$ $1.3 $(8.5)$ $(0.1)$3.4 $(8.6)$4.7 
(1)Excludes €400.0 million of euro-denominated debt that was repaid in February 2023 ($392.0 million equivalent at September 30, 2022 and $451.9426.0 million equivalent at December 31, 2021)2022), which iswas designated as a net investment hedge. See Note 13, "Debt and Credit Facilities," for additional details.
(2)The following table reconciles gross positions without the impact of master netting agreements to the balance sheet classification:
Other Current AssetsOther Current Liabilities Other Current AssetsOther Current LiabilitiesOther Non-current Liabilities
(In millions)(In millions)September 30, 2022December 31, 2021September 30, 2022December 31, 2021(In millions)June 30, 2023December 31, 2022June 30, 2023December 31, 2022June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Gross positionGross position$10.2 $3.7 $(1.1)$(1.6)Gross position$5.5 $7.9 $(5.6)$(3.2)$(8.5)$— 
Impact of master netting agreementsImpact of master netting agreements(0.8)(0.9)0.8 0.9 Impact of master netting agreements(2.0)(1.1)2.0 1.1 — — 
Net amounts recognized on the Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetsNet amounts recognized on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets$9.4 $2.8 $(0.3)$(0.7)Net amounts recognized on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets$3.5 $6.8 $(3.6)$(2.1)$(8.5)$ 

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The following table details the effect of our derivative instruments on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in
Earnings on Derivatives
Amount of Gain Recognized in
Earnings on Derivatives
Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized onThree Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Location of Gain Recognized onThree Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions)(In millions)Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations2022202120222021(In millions)Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations2023202220232022
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:    Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:    
Cash Flow Hedges:Cash Flow Hedges:    Cash Flow Hedges:    
Foreign currency forward contractsForeign currency forward contractsCost of sales$3.1 $0.9 $7.4 $(3.3)Foreign currency forward contractsCost of sales$0.8 $2.4 $1.9 $4.3 
Treasury locksTreasury locksInterest expense, net— — 0.1 0.1 Treasury locksInterest expense, net0.1 — 0.1 0.1 
Sub-total cash flow hedgesSub-total cash flow hedges3.1 0.9 7.5 (3.2)Sub-total cash flow hedges0.9 2.4 2.0 4.4 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:    Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:    
Foreign currency forward and option contractsOther expense, net1.7 0.6 3.8 6.2 
Foreign currency forward contractsForeign currency forward contractsOther expense, net3.4 2.2 6.7 2.1 
TotalTotal$4.8 $1.5 $11.3 $3.0 Total$4.3 $4.6 $8.7 $6.5 

Note 15 Fair Value Measurements, Equity Investments and Other Financial Instruments
Fair Value Measurements
Fair value represents the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. There are three levels to the fair value hierarchy as follows:
Level 1 - observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets
Level 2 - inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3 - unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data, which may require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
The fair value, measured on a recurring basis, of our financial instruments, using the fair value hierarchy under U.S. GAAP, are included in the table below.
September 30, 2022 June 30, 2023
(In millions)(In millions)Total Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3(In millions)Total Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Cash equivalentsCash equivalents$39.4 $39.4 $— $— Cash equivalents$28.5 $28.5 $— $— 
Derivative financial and hedging instruments net asset:    
Derivative financial and hedging instruments net liability:Derivative financial and hedging instruments net liability:    
Foreign currency forward contractsForeign currency forward contracts$9.1 $— $9.1 $— Foreign currency forward contracts$(0.1)$— $(0.1)$— 
Cross-currency swapsCross-currency swaps$(8.5)$— $(8.5)$— 
 
December 31, 2021 December 31, 2022
(In millions)(In millions)Total Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3(In millions)Total Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Cash equivalentsCash equivalents$290.0 $290.0 $— $— Cash equivalents$122.5 $122.5 $— $— 
Derivative financial and hedging instruments net asset:Derivative financial and hedging instruments net asset:Derivative financial and hedging instruments net asset:
Foreign currency forward contractsForeign currency forward contracts$2.1 $— $2.1 $— Foreign currency forward contracts$4.7 $— $4.7 $— 
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Cash equivalents - Our cash equivalents consisted of bank time deposits. Since these are short-term, highly liquid investments with remaining maturities of 3 months or less, they present negligible risk of changes in fair value due to changes in interest rates and are classified as Level 1 financial instruments.
Derivative financial instruments - Our foreign currency forward contracts, foreign currency options, interest rate swaps and cross-currency swaps are recorded at fair value on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets using a discounted cash flow
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analysis that incorporates observable market inputs. These market inputs include foreign currency spot and forward rates, and various interest rate curves, and are obtained from pricing data quoted by various banks, third-party sources and foreign currency dealers involving identical or comparable instruments. Such financial instruments are classified as Level 2.
Counterparties to these foreign currency forward contracts have at least an investment grade rating. Credit ratings on some of our counterparties may change during the term of our financial instruments. We closely monitor our counterparties’ credit ratings and, if necessary, will make any appropriate changes to our financial instruments. The fair value generally reflects the estimated amounts that we would receive or pay to terminate the contracts at the reporting date.
Foreign currency forward contracts and options are included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets and Other current liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021.2022.
Equity Investments
SEE maintains equity investments in companies which are accounted for under the measurement alternative described in ASC 321-10-35-2 ("ASC 321") for equity investments that do not have readily determinable fair values. We do not exercise significant influence over these companies. The following carrying value of these investments were included within Other non-current assets in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021:2022:
(In millions)(In millions)September 30, 2022December 31, 2021(In millions)June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Carrying value at the beginning of periodCarrying value at the beginning of period$45.8 $25.4 Carrying value at the beginning of period$13.3 $45.8 
PurchasesPurchases— 14.7 Purchases— — 
Impairments or downward adjustmentsImpairments or downward adjustments(31.6)— Impairments or downward adjustments— (31.6)
Upward adjustmentsUpward adjustments— 6.6 Upward adjustments— — 
Currency translation on investmentsCurrency translation on investments(1.9)(0.9)Currency translation on investments0.3 (0.9)
Carrying value at the end of periodCarrying value at the end of period$12.3 $45.8 Carrying value at the end of period$13.6 $13.3 
We hold an equity investment in an investee that was valued at $31.6 million as of December 31, 2021. The investment is accounted for under the measurement alternative in accordance with ASC 321. It is made up of cash investments of $7.5 million and $9.0 million made in 2018 and 2021, respectively, and an upward fair value adjustment of $15.1 million, which was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2020 based on the valuation of additional equity issued by the investee that was deemed to be an observable transaction of a similar investment under ASC 321. During the first quarter of 2022, we recorded a $15.5 million impairment on the equity investment arising from the announced termination of a planned merger between the investee and a special purpose acquisition company due to unfavorable capital market conditions. This impairment loss was recorded within Other expense, net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. In connection with our second quarter 2022 review of the investee's financial performance, we obtained the investee's latest financial forecast, which showed deterioration across several key operating and liquidity metrics. This was deemed to be a triggering event for potential impairment. Accordingly, we performed a quantitative impairment test as of June 30, 2022 to determine the fair value of the equity investment. Based on discounted cash flow and market participant data as of June 30, 2022, and our projections related to the investee's ability to remain a going concern, we concluded that the fair value of the investment was zero. SEE recorded an impairment loss of $16.1 million equal to the difference between the fair value of the investment as of June 30, 2022 and its carrying value at March 31, 2022. The $16.1 million impairment loss was recorded within Other expense, net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations during the second quarter of 2022.
During the third quarter of 2021, SEE recorded an upward adjustment of $6.6 million based on the valuation of additional equity issued by an investee which was deemed to be an observable transaction of a similar investment under ASC 321. The gain was recorded within Other expense, net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
During the fourth quarter of 2020, SEE made an additional investment in one of our investees of $5.7 million, based on the balance sheet foreign exchange rate as of December 31, 2020. The equity issuance by the investee was subject to customary regulatory and statutory approval which was received during the first quarter of 2021. Upon approval, this investment converted to equity and is held as an equity investment valued under the measurement alternative in ASC 321.
As of SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, cumulative upward adjustments to our equity investments were $21.7 million and cumulative impairments or downward adjustments were $31.6 million, resulting in net cumulative impairments or downward adjustments of $9.9 million. As of December 31, 2021,2022, cumulative upward adjustments to our equity investments were $21.7 million and there were no$31.6 million cumulative impairments or downward adjustments.
Other Financial Instruments
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Other Financial Instruments
The following financial instruments are recorded at fair value or at amounts that approximate fair value: (1) trade receivables, net, (2) certain other current assets, (3) accounts payable and (4) other current liabilities. The carrying amounts reported on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for the above financial instruments closely approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities.
Other liabilities that are recorded at carrying value on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets include our credit facilities and senior notes. We utilize a market approach to calculate the fair value of our senior notes. Due to their limited investor base and the face value of some of our senior notes, they may not be actively traded on the date we calculate their fair value. Therefore, we may utilize prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving similar securities, reflecting U.S. Treasury yields to calculate the yield to maturity and the price on some of our senior notes. These inputs are provided by an independent third party and are considered to be Level 2 inputs.
We derive our fair value estimates of our various other debt instruments by evaluating the nature and terms of each instrument, considering prevailing economic and market conditions, and examining the cost of similar debt offered at the balance sheet date. We also incorporated our credit default swap rates and currency specific swap rates in the valuation of each debt instrument, as applicable.
These estimates are subjective and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment, and therefore we cannot determine them with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect our estimates.
The table below shows the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our debt, excluding our lease liabilities.
September 30, 2022December 31, 2021 June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
(In millions)(In millions)Interest rateCarrying AmountFair ValueCarrying AmountFair Value(In millions)Interest rateCarrying AmountFair ValueCarrying AmountFair Value
Term Loan A Facility due August 2022$— $— $474.9 $474.9 
Term Loan A Facility due July 2023(1)
— — 37.1 37.1 
Term Loan A due March 2027(1)
Term Loan A due March 2027(1)
504.1 504.1 — — 
Term Loan A due March 2027(1)
$1,148.1 $1,148.1 $506.6 $506.6 
Senior Notes due April 20235.250 %— — 423.8 441.9 
Senior Notes due September 2023(1)
Senior Notes due September 2023(1)
4.500 %392.0 392.0 451.9 479.1 
Senior Notes due September 2023(1)
4.500 %— — 426.0 427.3 
Senior Notes due December 2024Senior Notes due December 20245.125 %423.3 411.2 422.8 455.8 Senior Notes due December 20245.125 %423.9 419.1 423.5 419.7 
Senior Notes due September 2025Senior Notes due September 20255.500 %398.6 385.3 398.2 443.3 Senior Notes due September 20255.500 %398.9 395.8 398.7 398.6 
Senior Secured Notes due October 2026Senior Secured Notes due October 20261.573 %595.7 504.4 595.0 581.3 Senior Secured Notes due October 20261.573 %596.5 520.5 596.0 521.7 
Senior Notes due December 2027Senior Notes due December 20274.000 %421.8 367.3 421.4 443.8 Senior Notes due December 20274.000 %422.2 386.6 421.9 386.6 
Senior Notes due February 2028Senior Notes due February 20286.125 %764.0 770.7 — — 
Senior Notes due April 2029Senior Notes due April 20295.000 %421.1 381.2 — — Senior Notes due April 20295.000 %421.4 395.8 421.2 400.2 
Senior Notes due July 2033Senior Notes due July 20336.875 %446.4 428.1 446.2 571.9 Senior Notes due July 20336.875 %446.6 464.5 446.4 448.8 
Other foreign borrowings(1)
Other foreign borrowings(1)
2.4 2.4 1.3 1.3 
Other foreign borrowings(1)
88.6 88.6 6.6 6.6 
Other domestic borrowingsOther domestic borrowings7.9 7.9 6.7 6.7 Other domestic borrowings232.7 232.0 7.9 7.9 
Total debt(2)
Total debt(2)
$3,613.3 $3,383.9 $3,679.3 $3,937.1 
Total debt(2)
$4,942.9 $4,821.7 $3,654.8 $3,524.0 
(1)Includes borrowings denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars.
(2)The carrying amount and estimated fair value of debt exclude lease liabilities.
Included among our non-financial assets and liabilities that are not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis are inventories, property and equipment, goodwill, intangible assets and asset retirement obligations.
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Note 16 Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Other Post-Employment Benefit Plans
The following tables show the components of net periodic benefit cost (income) cost for our defined benefit pension plans for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 2021:2022:
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2023
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2022
(In millions)U.S.InternationalTotalU.S.InternationalTotal
Components of net periodic benefit cost (income):
Service cost$— $0.8 $0.8 $— $1.2 $1.2 
Interest cost1.8 5.2 7.0 1.1 3.0 4.1 
Expected return on plan assets(1.8)(5.3)(7.1)(2.3)(5.0)(7.3)
Amortization of net prior service cost— — — — — — 
Amortization of net actuarial loss0.4 0.8 1.2 0.4 0.9 1.3 
Net periodic cost (income)0.4 1.5 1.9 (0.8)0.1 (0.7)
Settlement (credit)— (0.1)(0.1)— — — 
Total benefit cost (income)$0.4 $1.4 $1.8 $(0.8)$0.1 $(0.7)

Three Months Ended
September 30, 2022
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2021
(In millions)U.S.InternationalTotalU.S.InternationalTotal
Components of net periodic benefit (income) cost:
Service cost$0.1 $1.1 $1.2 $— $1.3 $1.3 
Interest cost1.0 2.9 3.9 0.9 2.2 3.1 
Expected return on plan assets(2.2)(5.0)(7.2)(2.3)(4.6)(6.9)
Amortization of net prior service cost— 0.1 0.1 — 0.1 0.1 
Amortization of net actuarial loss0.5 1.0 1.5 0.6 1.4 2.0 
Net periodic (income) cost(0.6)0.1 (0.5)(0.8)0.4 (0.4)
Settlement cost— — — — 0.5 0.5 
Total benefit (income) cost$(0.6)$0.1 $(0.5)$(0.8)$0.9 $0.1 

Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2022
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2021
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2022
(In millions)(In millions)U.S.InternationalTotalU.S.InternationalTotal(In millions)U.S.InternationalTotalU.S.InternationalTotal
Components of net periodic benefit (income) cost:
Components of net periodic benefit cost (income):Components of net periodic benefit cost (income):
Service costService cost$0.1 $3.4 $3.5 $0.1 $3.9 $4.0 Service cost$— $1.6 $1.6 $— $2.3 $2.3 
Interest costInterest cost3.1 8.9 12.0 2.6 6.6 9.2 Interest cost3.6 10.4 14.0 2.1 6.0 8.1 
Expected return on plan assetsExpected return on plan assets(6.7)(15.0)(21.7)(6.7)(13.9)(20.6)Expected return on plan assets(3.6)(10.6)(14.2)(4.5)(10.0)(14.5)
Amortization of net prior service costAmortization of net prior service cost— 0.2 0.2 — 0.2 0.2 Amortization of net prior service cost— 0.1 0.1 — 0.1 0.1 
Amortization of net actuarial lossAmortization of net actuarial loss1.3 2.9 4.2 1.8 4.0 5.8 Amortization of net actuarial loss0.8 1.6 2.4 0.8 1.9 2.7 
Net periodic (income) cost(2.2)0.4 (1.8)(2.2)0.8 (1.4)
Settlement (credit) cost— (0.1)(0.1)— 0.7 0.7 
Total benefit (income) cost$(2.2)$0.3 $(1.9)$(2.2)$1.5 $(0.7)
Net periodic cost (income)Net periodic cost (income)0.8 3.1 3.9 (1.6)0.3 (1.3)
Settlement cost (credit)Settlement cost (credit)— 0.1 0.1 — (0.1)(0.1)
Total benefit cost (income)Total benefit cost (income)$0.8 $3.2 $4.0 $(1.6)$0.2 $(1.4)
The following table shows the components of net periodic benefit cost for our other post-retirement employee benefit plans for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 2021:2022:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions)(In millions)2022202120222021(In millions)2023202220232022
Components of net periodic benefit cost:Components of net periodic benefit cost:Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Interest costInterest cost$0.2 $0.1 $0.6 $0.4 Interest cost$0.4 $0.2 $0.8 $0.4 
Amortization of net prior service credit— — (0.2)(0.2)
Amortization of net actuarial gain(0.1)— (0.1)(0.1)
Amortization of net prior service credit and net actuarial gainAmortization of net prior service credit and net actuarial gain(0.1)(0.1)(0.2)(0.2)
Net periodic benefit costNet periodic benefit cost$0.1 $0.1 $0.3 $0.1 Net periodic benefit cost$0.3 $0.1 $0.6 $0.2 
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Note 17 Income Taxes

U.S. Legislation
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“Rescue Act”) was signed into law on March 11, 2021 and includes additional COVID-19 related tax relief for certain individuals and businesses. The enactment of the Rescue Act did not result in any material adjustments to our income tax provision for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 or September 30, 2021.

The Inflation Reduction Act ("IRA") was signed into law on August 16, 2022. The IRA includes climate and energy provisions and introduces a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax, among other items. The enactment of the IRA did not result in any adjustments to our income tax provision for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022. We continue to evaluate the impact of this law on our operations and currently don't believe the legislation will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.2023.
Effective Income Tax Rate and Income Tax Provision
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For interim tax reporting, we estimate one annual effective tax rate for tax jurisdictions not subject to a valuation allowance and apply that rate to the year-to-date ordinary income/(loss). Tax effects of significant unusual or infrequently occurring items are excluded from the estimated annual effective tax rate calculation and recognized in the interim period in which they occur.
State income taxes, foreign earnings subject to higher tax rates and non-deductible expenses increase the Company's effective income tax rate compared to the U.S. statutory rate of 21.0%. Research and development credits decrease the Company's effective tax rate compared to the U.S. statutory rate of 21.0%.
Our effective income tax rate was 27.9%32.5% and 33.5% for both the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022.2023, respectively. In addition to the above referenced items, the three-month period wasthree and six month periods were unfavorably impacted by accruals for unresolved controversy and enacted state law changes. The nine-month period was favorably impacted by share priceaccretion in equity compensation, and unfavorably impactedby accruals for unresolved controversy, nonrecurring intercompany dividend distributions and enacted state law changes.uncertain tax positions which had a disproportionate impact on the rate due to lower earnings before income tax provision.
Our effective income tax rate was 30.2%27.2% and 31.3%27.9% for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, respectively. In addition to the above referenced items, the Company's effective income tax rate for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 was unfavorably impacted by adjustments to specific U.S.accruals for uncertain tax positions. The Company's effective income tax rate forpositions and the nine months ended September 30, 2021six month period was favorably impacted by share price accretion in equity compensation and unfavorably impacted by legislative and administrative changes to foreign enacted statutes and accruals for unresolved controversy.uncertain tax positions and nonrecurring intercompany dividend distributions.
There was no significant change in our valuation allowancesallowance for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 2021.2022.
Net increases in unrecognized tax positions of $3.8$4.5 million and $12.7$11.3 million for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, respectively, and $6.5$2.6 million and $14.4$8.9 million for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, respectively, were primarily related to interest accruals on existing uncertain tax positions. We are not currently able to reasonably estimate the amount by which the liability for unrecognized tax positions may increase or decrease as a result of future tax controversy developments or resolution. Interest and penalties on tax assessments are included in Income tax provision on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The IRS completed its field examination of the U.S. federal income tax returns for the 2011-2014 tax years in the third quarter of 2020. As previously disclosed, the IRS has proposed to disallow, for the 2014 taxable year, the entirety of the deduction of the approximately $1.49 billion settlement payment made pursuant to the Settlement agreement (as defined in Note 18, “Commitments and Contingencies”) and the resulting reduction of our U.S. federal tax liability by approximately $525 million. We continue to believe that we have meritorious defenses to the proposed disallowance and have filed a protest with the IRS. The proposed disallowance is being reviewed by the IRS Independent Office of Appeals (“Appeals”). Although we believe we have meritorious defenses to the proposed disallowance, we have reached a tentative agreement to settle this matter with the IRS, which is subject to further review, approval and execution of a definitive agreement by both parties. There can be no assurance that a definitive agreement will be executed and we cannot predict the outcome of such reviewthis matter or when it will be concluded. It is possible that futureWe have revised our uncertain tax position to reflect the tentative agreement. On April 20, 2023, we deposited $175 million with the IRS based on an estimate of the federal tax and interest anticipated to be due associated with the tentative agreement and during the second quarter of 2023, the Company recorded an asset of $175 million in Advances and deposits on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our final settlement amount could differ from the $175 million deposited. Future developments in this matter could have a material impact on the Company's uncertain tax position balances and results of operations, including cash flows, within the next twelve months.
There is no outstanding liability with respect to the one-time mandatory tax on previously deferred foreign earnings of foreign subsidiaries provision associated with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
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Note 18 Commitments and Contingencies
Settlement Agreement Tax Deduction
On March 31, 1998, the Company completed a multi-step transaction (the “Cryovac transaction”) involving W.R. Grace & Co. (“Grace”) which brought the Cryovac packaging business and the former Sealed Air’s business under the common ownership of the Company. As part of that transaction, Grace and its subsidiaries retained all liabilities arising out of their operations before the Cryovac transaction (including asbestos-related liabilities), other than liabilities relating to Cryovac’s operations, and agreed to indemnify the Company with respect to such retained liabilities. Beginning in 2000, we were served with a number of lawsuits alleging that the Cryovac transaction was a fraudulent transfer or gave rise to successor liability or both, and that, as a result, we were responsible for alleged asbestos liabilities of Grace and its subsidiaries. On April 2, 2001, Grace and a number of its subsidiaries filed petitions for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the “Bankruptcy Court”). In connection with Grace’s Chapter 11 case, the Bankruptcy Court granted the official committees appointed to represent asbestos claimants in Grace’s Chapter 11 case (the “Committees”)
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permission to pursue against the Company and its subsidiary Cryovac, Inc. fraudulent transfer, successor liability, and other claims based upon the Cryovac transaction. In November 2002, we reached an agreement in principle with the Committees to resolve all current and future asbestos-related claims made against us and our affiliates, as well as indemnification claims by Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. and affiliated companies, in each case, in connection with the Cryovac transaction. A definitive settlement agreement was entered into in 2003 and approved by the Bankruptcy Court in 2005 (such agreement, the "Settlement agreement"). The Settlement agreement was subsequently incorporated into the plan of reorganization for Grace (the "Plan") and the Plan was confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court in 2011 and the U.S. District Court in 2012.
On February 3, 2014 (the “Effective Date”), the Plan implementing the Settlement agreement became effective with Grace emerging from bankruptcy and the injunctions and releases provided by the Plan becoming effective. On the Effective Date, the Company’s subsidiary, Cryovac, Inc., made the payments contemplated by the Settlement agreement, consisting of aggregate cash payments in the amount of $929.7 million to the WRG Asbestos PI Trust (the “PI Trust”) and the WRG Asbestos PD Trust (the “PD Trust”) and the transfer of 18 million shares of Sealed Air common stock (the “Settlement Shares”) to the PI Trust, in each case, reflecting adjustments made in accordance with the Settlement agreement.
The IRS completed its field examination of our U.S. federal income tax returns for the years 2011 through 2014 in the third quarter of 2020. As previously disclosed, the IRS has proposed to disallow for the 2014 taxable year the entirety of the deduction of the approximately $1.49 billion settlement payments made pursuant to the Settlement agreement and the resulting reduction of our U.S. federal tax liability by approximately $525 million. We continue to believe that we have meritorious defenses to the proposed disallowance and have filed a protest with the IRS. The proposed disallowance is being reviewed by the IRS Independent Office of Appeals (“Appeals”). Although we believe we have meritorious defenses to the proposed disallowance, we have reached a tentative agreement to settle this matter with the IRS, which is subject to further review, approval and execution of a definitive agreement by both parties. There can be no assurance that a definitive agreement will be executed and we cannot predict the outcome of such reviewthis matter or when it will be concluded. It is possible that futureWe have revised our uncertain tax position to reflect the tentative agreement. On April 20, 2023, we deposited $175 million with the IRS based on an estimate of the federal tax and interest anticipated to be due associated with the tentative agreement and during the second quarter of 2023, the Company recorded an asset of $175 million in Advances and deposits on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our final settlement amount could differ from the $175 million deposited. Future developments in this matter could have a material impact on the Company's uncertain tax position balances and results of operations, including cash flows, within the next twelve months.
Securities Class Action
On November 1, 2019, purported Company stockholder UA Local 13 & Employers Group Insurance Fund filed a putative class action complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against the Company and certain of its current and former officers. On June 4, 2020, the complaint was amended to remove all individual defendants other than the Company’s former CFO and to add a plaintiff, and on July 13, 2020, the complaint was further amended to identify a total of four plaintiffs. The complaint alleged violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 thereunder based on allegedly false and misleading statements and omissions concerning the Company’s hiring of Ernst & Young LLP as its independent auditors and concerning the Company's corporate policies and procedures. The plaintiffs sought to represent a class of purchasers of the Company’s common stock between November 17, 2014 and June 20, 2019. The complaint sought, among other things, unspecified compensatory damages, including interest, and attorneys’ fees and costs. On September 4, 2020, the Company filed a motion to dismiss the complaint, and on June 1, 2021, the court issued a ruling that granted in part and denied in part the motion to dismiss. The Company filed its answer to the complaint on July 15, 2021. On September 9, 2022, the parties signed a settlement agreement including a proposed settlement amount of $12.5 million, and on September 14, 2022, the Court issued an order preliminarily approving such settlement. The settlement was funded by the Company’s insurance carriers. In the third quarter of 2022, the Company recorded a liability of $12.5 million in Other current liabilities and a corresponding $12.5 million insurance receivable in Other receivables on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. On October 14, 2022, the Company’s insurance carriers funded the $12.5 million settlement via an escrow account established on behalf of the settlement class. On January 20, 2023, the Court certified a settlement class and issued an order granting final approval of the settlement. Accordingly, in the first quarter of 2023, the Company reversed the $12.5 million in Other current liabilities and the corresponding insurance receivable in Other receivables on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets that was recorded in the third quarter of 2022.
Environmental Matters
We are subject to loss contingencies resulting from environmental laws and regulations, and we accrue for anticipated costs associated with investigatory and remediation efforts when an assessment has indicated that a loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated. These accruals are not reduced by potential insurance recoveries, if any. We do not believe that it is reasonably possible that our liability in excess of the amounts that we have accrued for environmental matters will be material
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to our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets or Statements of Operations. Environmental liabilities are reassessed whenever circumstances become better defined or remediation efforts and their costs can be better estimated.
We evaluate these liabilities periodically based on available information, including the progress of remedial investigations at each site, the current status of discussions with regulatory authorities regarding the methods and extent of remediation and the apportionment of costs among potentially responsible parties. As some of these issues are decided (the outcomes of which are subject to uncertainties) or new sites are assessed and costs can be reasonably estimated, we adjust the recorded accruals, as necessary. We believe that these exposures are not material to our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets or Statements of Operations. We believe that we have adequately reserved for all probable and estimable environmental exposures.

Securities Class Action
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On November 1, 2019, purported Company stockholder UA Local 13 & Employers Group Insurance Fund filed a putative class action complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against the Company and certain of its current and former officers. On June 4, 2020, the complaint was amended to remove all individual defendants other than the Company’s former CFO and to add a plaintiff, and on July 13, 2020, the complaint was further amended to identify a total of four plaintiffs. The complaint alleges violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 thereunder based on allegedly false and misleading statements and omissions concerning the Company’s hiring of Ernst & Young LLP as its independent auditors and concerning the Company's corporate policies and procedures. The plaintiffs seek to represent a class of purchasers of the Company’s common stock between November 17, 2014 and June 20, 2019. The complaint seeks, among other things, unspecified compensatory damages, including interest, and attorneys’ fees and costs. On September 4, 2020, the Company filed a motion to dismiss the complaint, and on June 1, 2021, the court issued a ruling that granted in part and denied in part the motion to dismiss. The Company filed its answer to the complaint on July 15, 2021. On September 9, 2022, the parties signed a settlement agreement including a proposed settlement amount of $12.5 million and submitted it to the court for preliminary approval. The settlement is subject to a number of conditions, including certification of a settlement class, notice and preliminary and final court approvals. The settlement will be funded by the Company’s insurance carriers. As of September 30, 2022, the Company recorded a liability of $12.5 million reflected in Other current liabilities and a corresponding $12.5 million insurance receivable reflected in Other receivables on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Guarantees and Indemnification Obligations
We are a party to many contracts containing guarantees and indemnification obligations. These contracts primarily consist of:
indemnities in connection with the sale of businesses, primarily related to the sale of Diversey in 2017. Our indemnity obligations under the relevant agreements may be limited in terms of time, amount or scope. As it relates to certain income tax related liabilities, the relevant agreements may not provide any cap for such liabilities, and the period in which we would be liable would lapse upon expiration of the statute of limitation for assessment of the underlying taxes. Because of the conditional nature of these obligations and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular agreement, we are unable to reasonably estimate the potential maximum exposure associated with these items;
product warranties with respect to certain products sold to customers in the ordinary course of business. These warranties typically provide that products will conform to specifications. We generally do not establish a liability for product warranty based on a percentage of sales or other formula. We accrue a warranty liability on a transaction-specific basis depending on the individual facts and circumstances related to each sale. Both the liability and annual expense related to product warranties are immaterial to our consolidated financial position and results of operations; and
licenses of intellectual property by us to third parties in which we have agreed to indemnify the licensee against third-party infringement claims.
As of SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, the Company has no reason to believe a loss exceeding amounts already recognized would be incurred.
Other Matters
We are also involved in various other legal actions incidental to our business. We believe, after consulting with counsel, that the disposition of these other legal proceedings and matters will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations including potential impact to cash flows.
Note 19 Stockholders’ Equity
Repurchase of Common Stock
On August 2, 2021, the Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program of $1.0 billion. This current program has no expiration date and replaced all previous authorizations. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, there was $616.4$536.5 million remaining under the current authorized program. Share repurchases made prior to August 2, 2021 were under previous Board of Directors share repurchase authorizations, specifically the $1.5 billion authorization made in July 2015, the $1.5 billion authorization made in March 2017, and the $1.0 billion authorization made in May 2018.
During the three and nine months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, no shares were repurchased. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we repurchased 614,190 and 4,527,8871,529,575 shares, for approximately $30.0$79.8 million, and $280.1 million, withat an average share price of $48.81 and $61.86, respectively.
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$52.20.
During the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, we repurchased 527,058871,001 and 6,585,1123,913,697 shares, for approximately $29.9$50.1 million and $327.7$250.1 million, withat an average share price of $56.75$57.50 and $49.77,$63.90, respectively. Cash outlay for share repurchases during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 also includes $1.6 million for 35,100 shares purchased in the fourth quarter 2020 and settled in the first quarter 2021.
These repurchases were made under open market transactions, including through plans complying with Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and pursuant to the share repurchase program previously authorized by our Board of Directors.
Dividends
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On February 25, 2022,22, 2023, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share, or $29.4$28.9 million, which was paid on March 25, 2022,24, 2023, to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 11, 2022.10, 2023.
On May 26, 2022,18, 2023, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share, or $29.2$28.9 million, which was paid on June 24, 2022,23, 2023, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 10, 2022.
On August 16, 2022, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share, or $29.0 million, which was paid on September 23, 2022, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 9, 2022.

On October 18, 2022, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per common share, which will be paid on December 16, 2022, to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 2, 2022.2023.
The dividends paid during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 were recorded as a reduction to cashCash and cash equivalents and retainedRetained earnings on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our senior secured credit facility and our senior notes contain covenants that restrict our ability to declare or pay dividends. However, we do not believe these covenants are likely to materially limit the future payment of quarterly cash dividends on our common stock. From time to time, we may consider other means of returning value to our stockholders based on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. There is no guarantee that our Board of Directors will declare any future dividends.
Share-based Compensation
In 2014, the Board of Directors adopted, and our stockholders approved, the 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (“Omnibus Incentive Plan”). Under the Omnibus Incentive Plan, the maximum number of shares of Common Stock authorized was 4,250,000, plus total shares available to be issued as of May 22, 2014 under the 2002 Directors Stock Plan and the 2005 Contingent Stock Plan (collectively, the “Predecessor Plans”). The Omnibus Incentive Plan replaced the Predecessor Plans and no further awards were granted under the Predecessor Plans. The Omnibus Incentive Plan provides for the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, unrestricted stock, performance share units known as PSU awards, other stock awards and cash awards to officers, non-employee directors, key employees, consultants and advisors.
In 2018, the Board of Directors adopted, and our shareholders approved, an amendment and restatement to the Omnibus Incentive Plan. The amendment added 2,199,114 shares of common stock to the share pool previously available under the Omnibus Incentive Plan.
Additionally, in 2021, the Board of Directors adopted, and our shareholders approved, an additional amendment and restatement to the Omnibus Incentive Plan. The amended plan added 2,999,054 shares of common stock to the share pool previously available under the Omnibus Incentive Plan.
We record share-based incentive compensation expense in selling,Selling, general and administrative expenses and costCost of sales on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for both equity-classified and liability-classified awards. We record a corresponding credit to additionalAdditional paid-in capital within stockholders’ equity for equity-classified awards, and to either otherOther current liabilities or otherOther non-current liabilities for liability-classified awards based on the fair value of the share-based incentive compensation awards at the date of grant. Total expense for the liability-classified awards continues to be remeasured to fair value at the end of each reporting period. We recognize an expense or credit reflecting the straight-line recognition, net of estimated forfeitures, of the expected cost of the program. The number of PSUs earned may equal, exceed, or be less than the targeted number of shares depending on whether the performance criteria are met, surpassed, or not met.
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The table below shows our total share-based incentive compensation expense:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions)(In millions)2022202120222021(In millions)2023202220232022
Total share-based incentive compensation expense(1)
Total share-based incentive compensation expense(1)
$12.7 $10.6 $41.3 $34.4 
Total share-based incentive compensation expense(1)
$2.2 $10.7 $20.2 $28.6 
(1)The amounts presented above do not include the expense related to our U.S. profit sharing contributions made in the form of our common stock, however,stock. However, the amounts include the expense related to share-based awards that are settled in cash.
Performance Share Units (“PSU”) Awards
During the first 90 days of each year, the Organization and Compensation (“O&C”) Committee of our Board of Directors approves PSU awards for our executive officers and other selected employees, which include for each participant a target number of shares of common stock and the performance goals and measures that will determine the percentage of the target award that is earned following the end of the three-yearthree-year performance period. Following the end of the performance period, in addition to shares earned, participants will also receive a cash payment in the amount of the dividends (without interest) that would have been paid during the performance period on the number of shares that they have earned. Each PSU is subject to forfeiture if the recipient terminates employment with the Company prior to the end of the three-yearthree-year award performance period
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for any reason other than death, disability or retirement. In the event of death, disability or retirement, a participant will receive a prorated payment based on such participant’s number of days of service during the award performance period, further adjusted based on the achievement of the performance goals during the award performance period. PSUs are classified as equity in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, with the exception of awards that are required by local laws or regulations to be settled in cash. These are classified as either Other current liabilities or Other non-current liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
2022 Three-year2023 Three-year PSU Awards
During the first quarter 2022,of 2023, the O&C Committee approved awards with a three-yearthree-year performance period beginning January 1, 20222023 and ending December 31, 20242025 for executive officers and other selected employees. The O&C Committee established performance goals, which are (i) three-year cumulative average growth rate (“CAGR”) of consolidated Adjusted EBITDA weighted at 50%, and (ii) Return on Invested Capital (“ROIC”) weighted at 50%. Calculation of final achievement on each performance metric is subject to an upward or downward adjustment of up to 25% of the overall combined achievement percentage, based on the results of a relative total shareholder return (“TSR”) modifier. The comparator group for the relative TSR modifier is S&P 500 component companies as of the beginning of the performance period. Shareholder return in the top quartile of the comparator group increases overall achievement of performance metrics by 25%, while shareholder return in the bottom quartile of the comparator group decreases overall achievement of the performance metrics by 25%. The total number of shares to be issued, including the modifier, for these awards can range from zero to 250% of the target number of shares.
The target number of PSUs granted and the grant date fair value of the PSUs are shown in the following table:
Adjusted EBITDA CAGRROIC Adjusted EBITDA CAGRROIC
February 24, 2022 grant date
February 21, 2023 grant dateFebruary 21, 2023 grant date
Number of units grantedNumber of units granted72,308 72,308 Number of units granted93,343 93,343 
Fair value on grant date (per unit)Fair value on grant date (per unit)$70.92 $70.92 Fair value on grant date (per unit)$48.46 $48.46 
March 1, 2022 grant date
March 1, 2023 grant dateMarch 1, 2023 grant date
Number of units grantedNumber of units granted16,766 16,766 Number of units granted22,963 22,963 
Fair value on grant date (per unit)Fair value on grant date (per unit)$69.71 $69.71 Fair value on grant date (per unit)$49.05 $49.05 
The assumptions used to calculate the grant date fair value of the PSUs are shown in the following table:
February 24, 2022
grant date
March 1, 2022
grant date
February 21, 2023
grant date
March 1, 2023
grant date
Expected price volatilityExpected price volatility37.4 %37.7 %Expected price volatility32.9 %31.7 %
Risk-free interest rateRisk-free interest rate1.7 %1.5 %Risk-free interest rate4.4 %4.6 %
2023 Five-year ESG Awards
2019
ThreeDuring the first quarter of 2023, the O&C Committee approved awards with a five-year performance period beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2027 for certain of our executive officers. The O&C Committee established performance goals, which are aligned with the Company's environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") commitments. A total of 75% of the target awards are weighted towards sustainability goals, including increased recycled and/or renewable content offerings and reductions in greenhouse gas intensity. The remaining 25% of the target awards are weighted towards social goals, including global gender representation, and belonging and inclusion. Calculation of final achievement on the awards is subject to upward adjustments in the event that (i) specified levels of SEE Automation and prismiq-year PSU AwardsTM sales are realized and/or (ii) the target performance level for all goals is met. The total number of shares to be issued for these awards can range from zero to 187.5% of the target number of shares, inclusive of upward adjustments.

During the second quarter of 2023, ESG awards were granted to one additional executive officer. The performance period and performance goals are identical to those described above.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, we recognized share-based compensation expense associated with the ESG awards of $1.1 million and $2.2 million, respectively. This expense is included within Cost of Sales and Selling, general and administrative expenses on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The target number of PSUs granted and the grant date fair value of the PSUs are shown in the following table:
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 Environmental GoalsSocial
Goals
February 21, 2023 grant date
Number of units granted204,172 78,528 
Fair value on grant date (per unit)$48.55 $48.55 
April 18, 2023 grant date
Number of units granted20,811 8,005 
Fair value on grant date (per unit)$46.85 $46.85 
2020 Three-year PSU Awards
In February 2022,2023, the O&C Committee reviewed the performance results for the 2019-20212020-2022 PSUs. Performance goals for these PSUs were based on Adjusted EBITDA margin,CAGR, ROIC, and the Company's TSR ranking relative to a group of peer companies. Based on overall performance for 2019-20212020-2022 PSUs, these awards paid out at 132.5%172.4% of target or 274,296457,461 units. Of this, 110,529183,654 units were withheld to cover employee tax withholding and 2,478914 units were designated as cash-settled awards, resulting in net share issuances of 161,289.
Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Executive Officer-Designate 2017 New Hire Equity Awards (Amended)
On September 18, 2017, Edward L. Doheny II started with the Company as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer-Designate. Under the terms of his agreement, Mr. Doheny was granted two new-hire equity awards, one of which was a performance-vesting award for 70,000 shares. On December 10, 2020, the Company entered a subsequent agreement with Mr. Doheny, which, among other things, amended the terms of the performance-vesting new hire award. Half of the award, or 35,000 shares, was converted to an award of time-vesting restricted stock units, which required Mr. Doheny to remain in service with the Company through September 18, 2022. The remaining half of the award, or 35,000 shares, remained performance-vesting, subject to the original performance conditions, but measured as of September 18, 2022 which required that either (i) the Company’s cumulative total stockholder return for January 1, 2018 through September 18, 2022 be in the top 33% of its peers (using the same peers and methodology under the Company’s performance stock unit (PSU) awards) and the Company’s stock price as of September 18, 2022 equaled at least $60.00 per share, or (ii) the Company’s stock price as of September 18, 2022 equaled at least $75.00 per share. The Letter Agreement provided that the stock price as of September 18, 2022 for this purpose would be determined using a 30-day arithmetic mean of closing prices up to, and including, September 18, 2022.
In October 2022, the O&C Committee reviewed the performance results of such performance-vesting new hire award as amended and determined that the performance requirements were not met. As a result, the award paid out at 0% and was forfeited.272,893.
Note 20 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The following table provides details of comprehensive income (loss) for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 2021:2022: 
(In millions)(In millions)Unrecognized
Pension Items
Cumulative
Translation
Adjustment(1)
Unrecognized 
(Losses) Gains on Derivative
Instruments for 
net investment
hedge
Unrecognized
Gains (Losses) on
Derivative
Instruments
for cash flow hedge
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Loss, Net of 
Taxes
(In millions)Unrecognized
Pension Items
Cumulative
Translation
Adjustment(1)
Unrecognized 
Losses on Derivative
Instruments for 
net investment
hedge
Unrecognized
Gains on
Derivative
Instruments
for cash flow hedge
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Loss, Net of 
Taxes
Balance at December 31, 2021$(137.5)$(760.5)$(38.3)$2.4 $(933.9)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications— (149.0)45.4 10.8 (92.8)
Balance at December 31, 2022Balance at December 31, 2022$(126.3)$(837.5)$(18.3)$3.3 $(978.8)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassificationsOther comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications0.3 32.5 (11.2)(0.8)20.8 
Less: amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive lossLess: amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss3.0 — — (5.8)(2.8)Less: amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss1.8 — — (1.4)0.4 
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)3.0 (149.0)45.4 5.0 (95.6)Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)2.1 32.5 (11.2)(2.2)21.2 
Balance at September 30, 2022$(134.5)$(909.5)$7.1 $7.4 $(1,029.5)
Balance at June 30, 2023Balance at June 30, 2023$(124.2)$(805.0)$(29.5)$1.1 $(957.6)
Balance at December 31, 2020$(172.5)$(721.7)$(67.5)$(1.8)$(963.5)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications(1.6)(33.4)21.0 2.9 (11.1)
Balance at December 31, 2021Balance at December 31, 2021$(137.5)$(760.5)$(38.3)$2.4 $(933.9)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassificationsOther comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications0.2 (58.8)26.5 5.3 (26.8)
Less: amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive lossLess: amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss4.8 — — 2.2 7.0 Less: amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss1.9 — — (3.5)(1.6)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)3.2 (33.4)21.0 5.1 (4.1)Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)2.1 (58.8)26.5 1.8 (28.4)
Balance at September 30, 2021$(169.3)$(755.1)$(46.5)$3.3 $(967.6)
Balance at June 30, 2022Balance at June 30, 2022$(135.4)$(819.3)$(11.8)$4.2 $(962.3)
(1)Includes gains and losses on intra-entity foreign currency transactions. The intra-entity currency translation adjustment was $55.4$6.3 million and $19.4$36.1 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively.
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The following table provides detail of amounts reclassified from AOCL:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions)(In millions)2022202120222021Location of Amount
Reclassified from AOCL
(In millions)2023202220232022Location of Amount
Reclassified from AOCL
Defined benefit pension plans and other post-employment benefits:Defined benefit pension plans and other post-employment benefits:     Defined benefit pension plans and other post-employment benefits:     
Net settlement (cost) credit$— $(0.5)$0.1 $(0.7)
Prior service cost(0.1)(0.1)— — 
Net settlement credit (cost)Net settlement credit (cost)$0.1 $— $(0.1)$0.1 
Prior service creditPrior service credit0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 
Actuarial lossesActuarial losses(1.4)(2.0)(4.1)(5.7)Actuarial losses(1.2)(1.3)(2.4)(2.7)
Total pre-tax amountTotal pre-tax amount(1.5)(2.6)(4.0)(6.4)Other expense, netTotal pre-tax amount(1.0)(1.2)(2.4)(2.5)Other expense, net
Tax benefitTax benefit0.4 0.6 1.0 1.6 Tax benefit0.2 0.3 0.6 0.6 
Net of taxNet of tax(1.1)(2.0)(3.0)(4.8)Net of tax(0.8)(0.9)(1.8)(1.9)
Net gains (losses) on cash flow hedging derivatives:(1)
Net gains on cash flow hedging derivatives:(1)
Net gains on cash flow hedging derivatives:(1)
Foreign currency forward contractsForeign currency forward contracts3.1 0.9 7.4 (3.3)Cost of salesForeign currency forward contracts0.8 2.4 1.9 4.3 Cost of sales
Treasury locksTreasury locks— — 0.1 0.1 Interest expense, netTreasury locks0.1 — 0.1 0.1 Interest expense, net
Total pre-tax amountTotal pre-tax amount3.1 0.9 7.5 (3.2)Total pre-tax amount0.9 2.4 2.0 4.4 
Tax (expense) benefit(0.8)(0.3)(1.7)1.0 
Tax expenseTax expense(0.4)(0.6)(0.6)(0.9)
Net of taxNet of tax2.3 0.6 5.8 (2.2) Net of tax0.5 1.8 1.4 3.5  
Total reclassifications for the periodTotal reclassifications for the period$1.2 $(1.4)$2.8 $(7.0) Total reclassifications for the period$(0.3)$0.9 $(0.4)$1.6  
(1)These accumulated other comprehensive components are included in our derivative and hedging activities. See Note 14, “Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” for additional details.
Note 21 Other Expense, net
The following table provides details of otherOther expense, net:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions)(In millions)2022202120222021(In millions)2023202220232022
Net foreign exchange transaction lossNet foreign exchange transaction loss$(0.2)$(0.5)$(0.9)$(0.5)Net foreign exchange transaction loss$(3.6)$(0.2)$(8.5)$(0.7)
Bank fee expenseBank fee expense(1.4)(1.0)(4.0)(3.4)Bank fee expense(1.4)(1.5)(2.8)(2.6)
Pension income other than service costs0.7 0.7 3.3 3.3 
Fair value gain/impairment (loss) on equity investments(1)
— 6.6 (31.6)6.6 
Pension (cost) income other than service costsPension (cost) income other than service costs(1.9)1.3 (4.0)2.6 
Fair value impairment loss on equity investments(1)
Fair value impairment loss on equity investments(1)
— (16.1)— (31.6)
Foreign currency exchange loss due to highly inflationary economiesForeign currency exchange loss due to highly inflationary economies(2.2)(0.9)(5.9)(2.9)Foreign currency exchange loss due to highly inflationary economies(3.1)(2.7)(5.7)(3.7)
Loss on debt redemption and refinancing activitiesLoss on debt redemption and refinancing activities— (14.7)(11.2)(14.7)Loss on debt redemption and refinancing activities— (10.5)(4.9)(11.2)
Other income(2)
Other income(2)
1.6 6.7 8.0 11.7 
Other income(2)
3.1 1.9 5.7 6.6 
Other expenseOther expense(1.6)(1.4)(5.1)(4.0)Other expense(1.5)(2.3)(3.2)(3.7)
Other expense, netOther expense, net$(3.1)$(4.5)$(47.4)$(3.9)Other expense, net$(8.4)$(30.1)$(23.4)$(44.3)
(1)See Note 15, "Fair Value Measurements, Equity Investments and Other Financial Instruments," for further details.
(2)During the three months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded other income of $5.0 million related to a claim for the overpayment of certain indirect taxes paid by Sealed Air subsidiaries in Brazil, resulting from a double taxation calculation. In 2021, the Supreme Court of Brazil issued a final decision that clarified the methodology companies should use in the calculation. This decision was published and certified by the courts during the third quarter of 2021.
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Note 22 Net Earnings Per Common Share
The following table shows the calculation of basic and diluted net earnings per common share:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions, except per share amounts)(In millions, except per share amounts)2022202120222021(In millions, except per share amounts)2023202220232022
Basic Net Earnings Per Common Share:Basic Net Earnings Per Common Share:Basic Net Earnings Per Common Share:
Numerator:Numerator:Numerator:
Net earningsNet earnings$134.2 $107.7 $397.3 $325.9 Net earnings$99.1 $113.9 $161.0 $263.1 
Distributed and allocated undistributed net earnings to unvested restricted stockholdersDistributed and allocated undistributed net earnings to unvested restricted stockholders— — — — Distributed and allocated undistributed net earnings to unvested restricted stockholders— — — — 
Net earnings available to common stockholdersNet earnings available to common stockholders$134.2 $107.7 $397.3 $325.9 Net earnings available to common stockholders$99.1 $113.9 $161.0 $263.1 
Denominator:Denominator:Denominator:
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basicWeighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic145.2 149.9 146.3 151.8 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic144.5 146.0 144.3 146.8 
Basic net earnings per common share:Basic net earnings per common share:Basic net earnings per common share:
Basic net earnings per common shareBasic net earnings per common share$0.92 $0.72 $2.72 $2.15 Basic net earnings per common share$0.69 $0.78 $1.12 $1.79 
Diluted Net Earnings Per Common Share:Diluted Net Earnings Per Common Share:Diluted Net Earnings Per Common Share:
Numerator:Numerator:Numerator:
Net earnings available to common stockholdersNet earnings available to common stockholders$134.2 $107.7 $397.3 $325.9 Net earnings available to common stockholders$99.1 $113.9 $161.0 $263.1 
Denominator:Denominator:Denominator:
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basicWeighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic145.2 149.9 146.3 151.8 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic144.5 146.0 144.3 146.8 
Effect of dilutive stock shares and unitsEffect of dilutive stock shares and units1.4 1.5 1.5 1.4 Effect of dilutive stock shares and units0.3 1.5 0.5 1.7 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted under treasury stockWeighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted under treasury stock146.6 151.4 147.8 153.2 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted under treasury stock144.8 147.5 144.8 148.5 
Diluted net earnings per common shareDiluted net earnings per common share$0.92 $0.71 $2.69 $2.13 Diluted net earnings per common share$0.68 $0.77 $1.11 $1.77 

Note 23 Subsequent Events
LB Holdco, Inc. (Liquibox) AcquisitionReinvent SEE 2.0
On November 1, 2022,August 7, 2023, SEE’s Board of Directors approved a new 3-year cost take-out to grow restructuring program (the “CTO2Grow Program”) as part of Reinvent SEE 2.0. The CTO2Grow Program aims to drive annualized savings in the Companyrange of $140 to $160 million by the end of 2025. The total cash cost of this program is estimated to be in the range of $140 to $160 million.
Closure of Kevothermal temperature assurance business
On July 13, 2023, we announced it has signed a definitive agreementour plan to acquire LB Holdco, Inc. (Liquibox), a pioneer, innovatorpermanently cease operating our Kevothermal temperature assurance business, which will result in the closure of both the Albuquerque, New Mexico and manufacturerHereford, United Kingdom facilities. We expect to cease full manufacturing operations for Kevothermal by September 30, 2023. The decision to cease operations for the Kevothermal business was triggered by lower volumes and declining financial performance. We expect to incur approximately $22 million of Bag-in-Box sustainable Fluids & Liquids packaging and dispensing solutions for fresh food, beverage, consumer goods and industrial end-markets, for $1.15 billion in cash, subject to customary adjustments. Subject topretax restructuring costs associated with the receiptclosure of applicable regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, the transaction is currentlyKevothermal, of which $19 million are expected to close inbe non-cash. We currently estimate $3 million of restructuring costs related to severance and other closure charges, with the first quartermajority of these payments expected to be made by the end of 2023.
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Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
The information in our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) should be read together with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes set forth in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our MD&A set forth in Item 7 of Part II of our 20212022 Form 10-K and our Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes set forth in Item 8 of Part II of our 20212022 Form 10-K. See “Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” above, and the information referenced therein, for a description of risks that we face and important factors that we believe could cause actual results to differ materially from those in our forward-looking statements. All amounts and percentages are approximate due to rounding and all dollars are in millions, except per share amounts or where otherwise noted. When we cross-reference to a “Note,” we are referring to our “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements,” unless the context indicates otherwise.
Recent Events and Trends
Supply Disruptions, Raw Material Price Increases and Other Inflationary PressuresReinvent SEE 2.0
DuringOn August 7, 2023, the first nine monthsBoard of 2022,Directors of the Company has experiencedapproved a new 3-year cost take-out to grow restructuring program (the "CTO2Grow Program") as part of Reinvent SEE 2.0.
Reinvent SEE 2.0 provides continuity to our transformation into a world-class automated and digital packaging solutions company. Reinvent SEE 2.0 focus priorities:
Accelerating Growth Platforms with a Customer First Solutions Approach: Expand and grow our portfolio of automated solutions, advance our prismiq™ digital printing & services, develop new sustainable innovations and expand our digital e-commerce platform.
Expanding the Fluids & Liquids Business, synergizing the competitive strengths of Cryovac and Liquibox: Combining highly complementary solutions within SEE’s fast growing fluids & liquids business while generating strong synergies and accelerating innovation.
Drive SEE Operational Excellence, Automating & Digitizing the Global Network with SEE Touchless Automation: Heightened focus on world-class operations, operating leverage, productivity, zero-harm and flawless quality in everything we do, to make every customer a reference.
SEE Operating Model and Engine: Deliver high-quality growth faster than the markets we serve as we simplify and digitize our organizational structure to withstand global slowdowns and offset inflation.
Reflecting the post-Covid operating environment, we are evolving Reinvent SEE 2.0 to include the following:
Turnaround of Automated Protective Solutions Business: Expanding our SEE Automation and fiber-based solutions, reducing customer friction and widening our customer reach through our MySEE digital platform. Continue to evaluate the portfolio and operations to optimize and unlock value.
Executing a cost-take out to grow (CTO2Grow) program: Transforming SEE’s go-to-market team into an efficient and effective solutions-focused organization, optimizing our portfolio with a focus on automation, digital and sustainable solutions, streamlining our supply chain disruptions such as limited availability of certain raw materialsfootprint and equipment components. While we believe many of these shortages will continuedriving SG&A productivity.
The CTO2Grow Program is expected to lessen moving forward, we cannot predict whether these supply chain disruptions would recurdrive annualized savings in the future.range of $140 to $160 million by the end of 2025. The total cash cost of this program is estimated to be in the range of $140 to $160 million. We have also experienced inflationary pressures including sharp raw material price increases, higher freight costs and increases in other operating costs, including labor costs.did not incur any charges associated with the CTO2Grow Program during the six months ended June 30, 2023.
We continue to work closely with our customers and have been leveraging our global supply network and supplier relationships and implementing material substitution where available to meet customers' demands and mitigate supply continuity risks. Additionally, the supply disruptions may result in longer lead times for some of our customers, the loss and/or delay of sales, or the inability to fulfill customer orders. Any of these developments may have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.Market Pressures
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine also contributedCompany has continued to the current environment. Our Russian operation experienced raw material constraintsexperience softness in our end-markets through the first half of 2022. While2023. We expect these constraintsmarket pressures to remain throughout the second half of 2023. In Food, we have been largely resolved, we cannot predict whether these disruptions would recurseen lower retail demand and Protective has continued to be impacted from market pressures and destocking in the future. See Part II, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," for information concerning the risks related to the Russiaindustrial and Ukraine conflict.

Refer to Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in our 2021 Form 10-K for information concerning operational risks, including customer responses to price increases, raw material pricing and availability.
Impact of COVID-19
Our diverse end-markets and geographies continue to experience varying degrees of impact from COVID-19. The food service market, including restaurants, entertainment venues and hotels, experienced higher activity in the first nine months of 2022 as compared to the prior year when it was more adversely impacted by government mandated shut-downs and social distancing measures. This has resulted in year-over-year volume growth for many of our products that support this market. However, the environment remains volatile, and we cannot predict the future impact on the market segments we serve.
We cannot predict the impact on the markets we serve due to the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic or future restrictions on commercial activities by governmental agencies to limit the spread of the virus, including new variants. For example, the recent increase of COVID-19 cases in certain regions of China and the resulting restrictions have impacted our operations in China, including temporary shutdowns and production curtailments. Future developments of the pandemic, including disparity in areas of significant regional spread compared to areas with higher vaccination availability and rates, may cause uneven impacts to our geographies around the world.fulfillment sectors.
Non-U.S. GAAP Information
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We present financial information that conforms to U.S. GAAP. We also present financial information that does not conform to U.S. GAAP, as our management believes it is useful to investors. In addition, non-U.S. GAAP financial measures are used by management to review and analyze our operating performance and, along with other data, as internal measures for setting
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annual budgets and forecasts, assessing financial performance, providing guidance and comparing our financial performance with our peers. Non-U.S. GAAP financial measures also provide management with additional means to understand and evaluate the core operating results and trends in our ongoing business by eliminating certain expenses and/or gains (which may not occur in each period presented) and other items that management believes might otherwise make comparisons of our ongoing business with prior periods and peers more difficult, obscure trends in ongoing operations or reduce management’s ability to make useful forecasts. Non-U.S. GAAP information does not purport to represent any similarly titled U.S. GAAP information and is not an indicator of our performance under U.S. GAAP. Investors are cautioned against placing undue reliance on these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures. Further, investors are urged to review and consider carefully the adjustments made by management to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure to arrive at these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures, described below.
The non-U.S. GAAP financial metrics exclude certain specified items (“Special Items”), including restructuring charges and restructuring associated costs related to the Reinvent SEE program that concluded as of the end of calendar year 2022, amortization of intangible assets and inventory step-up expense related to the acquisition of Liquibox, adjustments in the valuation of our "SEE Ventures" portfolio (which may include debt, equity method or equity investments), and other charges related to acquisitions and divestitures, gains and losses related to acquisitions and divestitures, special tax items or tax benefits (collectively, “Tax Special Items”) and certain other items. We evaluate unusual or Special Items on an individual basis. Our evaluation of whether to exclude an unusual or special item for purposes of determining our non-U.S. GAAP financial measures considers both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of the item, including among other things (i) its nature, (ii) whether or not it relates to our ongoing business operations, and (iii) whether or not we expect it to occur as part of our normal business on a regular basis. Beginning in 2023, the Company is now including adjustments for amortization-related expense related to the Liquibox acquired intangibles. The change will be prospective and will not impact previously presented results. This change was made to better align the Company's definitions of Special Items with those of its peers, to better reflect the Company's operating performance, and to increase the usefulness of such measures for our stakeholders.
When we present non-U.S. GAAP forward-looking guidance, we do not also provide guidance for the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures, as they are not available without unreasonable effort due to the high variability, complexity, and low visibility with respect to certain Special Items, including gains and losses on the disposition of businesses, the ultimate outcome of certain legal or tax proceedings, foreign currency gains or losses resulting from the volatile currency market in Argentina, and other unusual gains and losses. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could be material to our results computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Earnings before Interest Expense, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization, adjusted to exclude the impact of Special Items. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA as one of many measures to assess the performance of the business. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA is the performance metric used by the Company's chief operating decision maker to evaluate performance of our reportable segments. Adjusted EBITDA is also a metric used to determine performance in the Company's Annual Incentive Plan. We do not believe there are estimates underlying the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, other than those inherent in our U.S. GAAP results of operations, which would render the use and presentation of Adjusted EBITDA misleading. While the nature and amount of individual Special Items vary from period to period, we believe our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA is applied consistently to all periods and, in conjunction with other U.S. GAAP and non-U.S. GAAP financial measures, Adjusted EBITDA provides a useful and consistent comparison of our Company's performance to other periods.
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The following table shows a reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Net Earnings from continuing operations to non-U.S. GAAP Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions)(In millions)2022202120222021(In millions)2023202220232022
Net earnings from continuing operationsNet earnings from continuing operations$132.6 $107.8 $396.6 $322.2 Net earnings from continuing operations$93.9 $114.4 $156.8 $264.0 
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net40.9 42.4 119.3 127.6 Interest expense, net68.7 39.5 126.5 78.4 
Income tax provisionIncome tax provision51.4 46.6 153.5 147.0 Income tax provision45.3 42.7 79.1 102.1 
Depreciation and amortization59.4 55.2 179.0 170.3 
Depreciation and amortization, net of adjustments(1)
Depreciation and amortization, net of adjustments(1)
53.6 56.4 122.5 119.6 
Special Items:Special Items:Special Items:
Liquibox intangible amortization(2)
Liquibox intangible amortization(2)
7.5 — 12.5 — 
Liquibox inventory step-up expenseLiquibox inventory step-up expense2.4 — 10.8 — 
Restructuring chargesRestructuring charges0.6 2.4 4.6 4.5 Restructuring charges0.6 3.5 (0.6)4.0 
Other restructuring associated costs(1)
1.6 5.4 8.5 15.5 
Other restructuring associated costsOther restructuring associated costs0.1 3.8 (0.1)6.9 
Foreign currency exchange loss due to highly inflationary economiesForeign currency exchange loss due to highly inflationary economies2.2 0.9 5.9 2.9 Foreign currency exchange loss due to highly inflationary economies3.1 2.7 5.7 3.7 
Loss on debt redemption and refinancing activitiesLoss on debt redemption and refinancing activities— 14.7 11.2 14.7 Loss on debt redemption and refinancing activities— 10.5 4.9 11.2 
Fair value (gain)/impairment loss on equity investments— (6.6)31.6 (6.6)
Impairment loss on equity investmentsImpairment loss on equity investments— 16.1 — 31.6 
Charges related to acquisition and divestiture activityCharges related to acquisition and divestiture activity0.3 0.8 (0.8)1.9 Charges related to acquisition and divestiture activity4.8 (0.2)21.7 (1.1)
Other Special Items(2)
3.6 1.0 3.6 1.9 
Other Special Items(3)
Other Special Items(3)
0.3 4.0 7.8 — 
Pre-tax impact of Special ItemsPre-tax impact of Special Items8.3 18.6 64.6 34.8 Pre-tax impact of Special Items18.8 40.4 62.7 56.3 
Non-U.S. GAAP Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operationsNon-U.S. GAAP Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations$292.6 $270.6 $913.0 $801.9 Non-U.S. GAAP Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations$280.3 $293.4 $547.6 $620.4 
(1)Restructuring associated costsIncludes depreciation and amortization adjustments of $7.5 million and $12.5 million for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023, respectively.
(2)Beginning in 2023, the Company redefined Special Items to include amortization of the Liquibox acquired intangibles. The change is prospective and 2021only applies to the amortization of Liquibox acquired intangibles.
(3)Other Special Items for the six months ended June 30, 2023 primarily relate to fees paid to third-party consultants in support of the Reinvent SEE business transformation. The nine months ended September 30, 2022, also includes site consolidation costs and the nine months ended September 30, 2021 also includes a one-time, non-cash CTAcumulative translation adjustment loss recognized due to the wind-up of one of our legal entities.
(2)Other Special Items for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022 relate to fees paid for professional services, including legal fees, directly associated with Special Items of events that are considered one-time or infrequent in nature. For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022, the professional fees are partially offset byprimarily due to a one-time gain on the disposal of land in the UK.

The Company may also assess performance using Adjusted EBITDA Margin. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA Margin is a useful measure to assess the profitability of sales made to third parties and the efficiency of our core operations.
Adjusted Net Earnings and Adjusted Earnings Per Share
Adjusted Net Earnings and Adjusted Earnings Per Share (“Adjusted EPS”) are also used by the Company to measure total company performance. Adjusted Net Earnings is defined as U.S. GAAP net earnings from continuing operations excluding the impact of Special Items. Adjusted EPS is defined as our Adjusted Net Earnings divided by the number of diluted shares outstanding. We believe that Adjusted Net Earnings and Adjusted EPS are useful measurements of Company performance, along with other U.S. GAAP and non-U.S. GAAP financial measures, because they incorporate non-cash items of depreciation and amortization, including stock-basedshare-based compensation, which impact the overall performance and net earnings of our business. Additionally, Adjusted Net Earnings and Adjusted EPS reflect the impact of our Adjusted Tax Rate and interest expense on a net and per share basis. While the nature and amount of individual Special Items vary from period to period, we believe our calculation of Adjusted Net Earnings and Adjusted EPS is applied consistently to all periods and, in conjunction with other U.S. GAAP and non-U.S. GAAP financial measures, Adjusted Net Earnings and Adjusted EPS provide a useful and consistent comparison of our Company's performance to other periods.
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The following table shows a reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Net Earnings and Diluted Earnings per Share from continuing operations to non-U.S. GAAP Adjusted Net Earnings and Adjusted EPS from continuing operations.
 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2022202120222021
(In millions, except per share data)Net EarningsDiluted EPSNet EarningsDiluted EPSNet EarningsDiluted EPSNet EarningsDiluted EPS
U.S. GAAP net earnings and diluted EPS from continuing operations$132.6 $0.91 $107.8 $0.71 $396.6 $2.68 $322.2 $2.10 
Special Items(1)
10.4 0.07 22.1 0.15 63.3 0.43 50.7 0.33 
Non-U.S. GAAP adjusted net earnings and adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations$143.0 $0.98 $129.9 $0.86 $459.9 $3.11 $372.9 $2.43 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - Diluted 146.6  151.4  147.8  153.2 
 Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
 2023202220232022
(In millions, except per share data)Net EarningsDiluted EPSNet EarningsDiluted EPSNet EarningsDiluted EPSNet EarningsDiluted EPS
U.S. GAAP Net earnings and diluted EPS from continuing operations$93.9 $0.65 $114.4 $0.77 $156.8 $1.08 $264.0 $1.78 
Special Items(1)
21.6 0.15 34.3 0.23 65.6 0.45 52.9 0.36 
Non-U.S. GAAP Adjusted net earnings and adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations(2)
$115.5 $0.80 $148.7 $1.01 $222.4 $1.53 $316.9 $2.13 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - Diluted 144.8  147.5  144.8  148.5 
(1)Includes pre-tax Special Items, plus/less Tax Special Items and the tax impact of Special Items as seen in the following calculation of non-U.S. GAAP Adjusted income tax rate.
(2)Adjusted earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 do not sum due to rounding.
Adjusted Tax Rate
We also present our adjusted income tax rate (“Adjusted Tax Rate”). The Adjusted Tax Rate is a measure of our U.S. GAAP effective tax rate, adjusted to exclude the tax impact from the Special Items that are excluded from our Adjusted Net Earnings and Adjusted EPS metrics as well as expense or benefit from any special taxes or Tax Special Items. The Adjusted Tax Rate is an indicator of the taxes on our core business. The tax circumstances and effective tax rate in the specific countries where the Special Items occur will determine the impact (positive or negative) to the Adjusted Tax Rate. While the nature and amount of Tax Special Items vary from period to period, we believe our calculation of the Adjusted Tax Rate is applied consistently to all periods and, in conjunction with our U.S. GAAP effective income tax rate, the Adjusted Tax Rate provides a useful and consistent comparison of the impact that tax expense has on our Company's performance.
The following table shows our calculation of the non-U.S. GAAP Adjusted income tax rate:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions)(In millions)2022202120222021(In millions)2023202220232022
U.S. GAAP Earnings before income tax provision from continuing operationsU.S. GAAP Earnings before income tax provision from continuing operations$184.0 $154.4 $550.1 $469.2 U.S. GAAP Earnings before income tax provision from continuing operations$139.2 $157.1 $235.9 $366.1 
Pre-tax impact of Special ItemsPre-tax impact of Special Items8.3 18.6 64.6 34.8 Pre-tax impact of Special Items18.8 40.4 62.7 56.3 
Non-U.S. GAAP Adjusted Earnings before income tax provision from continuing operationsNon-U.S. GAAP Adjusted Earnings before income tax provision from continuing operations$192.3 $173.0 $614.7 $504.0 Non-U.S. GAAP Adjusted Earnings before income tax provision from continuing operations$158.0 $197.5 $298.6 $422.4 
U.S. GAAP Income tax provision from continuing operationsU.S. GAAP Income tax provision from continuing operations$51.4 $46.6 $153.5 $147.0 U.S. GAAP Income tax provision from continuing operations$45.3 $42.7 $79.1 $102.1 
Tax Special Items(1)
Tax Special Items(1)
(3.6)(7.5)(13.4)(23.0)
Tax Special Items(1)
(5.7)(3.1)(12.0)(9.8)
Tax impact of Special Items(2)
Tax impact of Special Items(2)
1.5 4.0 14.7 7.1 
Tax impact of Special Items(2)
2.9 9.2 9.1 13.2 
Non-U.S. GAAP Adjusted Income tax provision from continuing operationsNon-U.S. GAAP Adjusted Income tax provision from continuing operations$49.3 $43.1 $154.8 $131.1 Non-U.S. GAAP Adjusted Income tax provision from continuing operations$42.5 $48.8 $76.2 $105.5 
U.S. GAAP Effective income tax rateU.S. GAAP Effective income tax rate27.9 %30.2 %27.9 %31.3 %U.S. GAAP Effective income tax rate32.5 %27.2 %33.5 %27.9 %
Non-U.S. GAAP Adjusted income tax rateNon-U.S. GAAP Adjusted income tax rate25.6 %24.9 %25.2 %26.0 %Non-U.S. GAAP Adjusted income tax rate26.9 %24.7 %25.5 %25.0 %
 
  
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(1)For the ninethree and six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2023 and three months ended June 30, 2022, Tax Special Items reflect accruals for unresolved controversyuncertain tax positions. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, Tax Special Items reflect accruals for uncertain tax positions and nonrecurring intercompany dividend distributions. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, Tax Special Items reflect legislative and administrative changes to enacted statues and accruals for unresolved controversy.
(2)The tax rate used to calculate the tax impact of Special Items is based on the jurisdiction in which the item was recorded.
Organic and Constant Dollar Measures
In our “Net Sales by Geographic Region,” “Net Sales by Segment,” and in some of the discussions and tables that follow, we exclude the impact of foreign currency translation when presenting net sales information, which we define as “constant dollar”, and we exclude acquisitions in the first year after closing, divestiture activity from the time of sale, and the impact of foreign currency translation when presenting net sales information, which we define as “organic.” Changes in net sales excluding the impact of foreign currency translation and/or acquisition and divestiture activity are non-U.S. GAAP financial measures. As a worldwide business, it is important that we consider the effects of foreign currency translation when we view our results and plan our strategies. Nonetheless, we cannot control changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Consequently, when our management analyzes our financial results including performance metrics such as sales, cost of sales or selling, general and administrative expense, to measure the core performance of our business, we may exclude the impact of foreign currency translation by translating our current period results at prior period foreign currency exchange rates. We also may exclude the impact of foreign currency translation when making incentive compensation determinations. As a result, our management believes that these presentations are useful internally and may be useful to investors.
Refer to these specific tables presented later in our MD&A for reconciliations of these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures.
Free Cash Flow
In addition to net cash provided by operating activities, we use free cash flow as a useful measure of performance and an indication of the strength and ability of our operations to generate cash. We define free cash flow as cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures (which is classified as an investing activity). Free cash flow is not defined under U.S. GAAP. Therefore, free cash flow should not be considered a substitute for net income or cash flow data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Free cash flow does not represent residual cash available for discretionary expenditures, as certain debt servicing requirements or other non-discretionary expenditures are not deducted from this measure.
Refer to the specific tables presented later in our MD&A under Analysis of Historical Cash Flow for reconciliations of this non-U.S. GAAP financial measure to its most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure.
Net Debt
In addition to total debt, we use Net Debt, which we define as total debt less cash and cash equivalents, as a useful measure of our total debt exposure. Net Debt is not defined under U.S. GAAP. Therefore, Net Debt should not be considered a substitute for amounts owed to creditors or other balance sheet information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and it may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
Refer to the specific table presented later in our MD&A under Outstanding Indebtedness for reconciliation of this non-U.S. GAAP financial measure to its most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure.
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Highlights of Financial Performance
Below are the highlights of our financial performance for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 2021:2022:

Three Months Ended
September 30,
%Nine Months Ended
September 30,
%Three Months Ended
June 30,
%Six Months Ended
June 30,
%
(In millions, except per share amounts)(In millions, except per share amounts)20222021Change20222021Change(In millions, except per share amounts)20232022Change20232022Change
Net salesNet sales$1,400.4 $1,406.7 (0.4)%$4,236.0 $4,002.3 5.8 %Net sales$1,380.8 $1,418.0 (2.6)%$2,729.6 $2,835.6 (3.7)%
Gross profitGross profit$433.6 $403.7 7.4 %$1,348.9 $1,205.5 11.9 %Gross profit$418.0 $438.3 (4.6)%$823.1 $915.3 (10.1)%
As a % of net salesAs a % of net sales31.0 %28.7 %31.8 %30.1 %As a % of net sales30.3 %30.9 %30.2 %32.3 %
Operating profitOperating profit$228.0 $201.3 13.3 %$716.8 $600.7 19.3 %Operating profit$216.3 $226.7 (4.6)%$385.8 $488.8 (21.1)%
As a % of net salesAs a % of net sales16.3 %14.3 %16.9 %15.0 %As a % of net sales15.7 %16.0 %14.1 %17.2 %
Net earnings from continuing operationsNet earnings from continuing operations$132.6 $107.8 23.0 %$396.6 $322.2 23.1 %Net earnings from continuing operations$93.9 $114.4 (17.9)%$156.8 $264.0 (40.6)%
Gain (Loss) on sale of discontinued operations, net of taxGain (Loss) on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax1.6 (0.1)#0.7 3.7 (81.1)%Gain (Loss) on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax5.2 (0.5)#4.2 (0.9)#
Net earningsNet earnings$134.2 $107.7 24.6 %$397.3 $325.9 21.9 %Net earnings$99.1 $113.9 (13.0)%$161.0 $263.1 (38.8)%
Basic:Basic:Basic:
Continuing operationsContinuing operations$0.91 $0.72 26.4 %$2.71 $2.12 27.8 %Continuing operations$0.65 $0.78 (16.7)%$1.09 $1.80 (39.4)%
Discontinued operationsDiscontinued operations0.01 — #0.01 0.03 (66.7)%Discontinued operations0.04 — #0.03 (0.01)#
Net earnings per common share - basicNet earnings per common share - basic$0.92 $0.72 27.8 %$2.72 $2.15 26.5 %Net earnings per common share - basic$0.69 $0.78 (11.5)%$1.12 $1.79 (37.4)%
Diluted:Diluted:Diluted:
Continuing operationsContinuing operations$0.91 $0.71 28.2 %$2.68 $2.10 27.6 %Continuing operations$0.65 $0.77 (15.6)%$1.08 $1.78 (39.3)%
Discontinued operationsDiscontinued operations0.01 — #0.01 0.03 (66.7)%Discontinued operations0.03 — #0.03 (0.01)#
Net earnings per common share - dilutedNet earnings per common share - diluted$0.92 $0.71 29.6 %$2.69 $2.13 26.3 %Net earnings per common share - diluted$0.68 $0.77 (11.7)%$1.11 $1.77 (37.3)%
Weighted average numbers of common shares outstanding:
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
BasicBasic145.2 149.9 146.3 151.8 Basic144.5 146.0 144.3 146.8 
DilutedDiluted146.6 151.4 147.8 153.2 Diluted144.8 147.5 144.8 148.5 
Non-U.S. GAAP Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations(1)
Non-U.S. GAAP Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations(1)
$292.6 $270.6 8.1 %$913.0 $801.9 13.9 %
Non-U.S. GAAP Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations(1)
$280.3 $293.4 (4.5)%$547.6 $620.4 (11.7)%
Non-U.S. GAAP Adjusted EPS from continuing operations(2)
Non-U.S. GAAP Adjusted EPS from continuing operations(2)
$0.98 $0.86 14.0 %$3.11 $2.43 28.0 %
Non-U.S. GAAP Adjusted EPS from continuing operations(2)
$0.80 $1.01 (21.0)%$1.53 $2.13 (28.1)%
#    Denotes where percentage change is not meaningful.
(1)See “Non-U.S. GAAP Information” for a reconciliation of U.S. GAAP netNet earnings from continuing operations to non-U.S. GAAP Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations.
(2)See “Non-U.S. GAAP Information” for a reconciliation of U.S. GAAP netNet earnings and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to our non-U.S. GAAP Adjusted Net Earnings and Adjusted EPS from continuing operations.
Foreign Currency Translation Impact on Condensed Consolidated Financial Results
Since we are a U.S. domiciled company, we translate our foreign currency-denominated financial results into U.S. dollars. Due to the changes in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar, translating our financial results from foreign currencies to U.S. dollars may result in a favorable or unfavorable impact. Historically, the most significant currencies that have impacted the translation of our condensed consolidated financial results are the euro, the Australian dollar, the British pound,Mexican peso, the Canadian dollar, the British pound, the Chinese Renminbi, the Mexican peso, the Brazilian real and the New Zealand dollar.
The following table presents the approximate favorable or (unfavorable) impact that foreign currency translation had on certain components of our condensed consolidated financial results:
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(In millions)(In millions)Three Months Ended September 30, 2022Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022(In millions)Three Months Ended June 30, 2023Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
Net salesNet sales$(70.6)$(156.9)Net sales$(25.1)$(62.3)
Cost of salesCost of sales51.1 114.2 Cost of sales20.7 48.2 
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses7.4 16.8 Selling, general and administrative expenses1.4 5.1 
Net earningsNet earnings(5.8)(15.8)Net earnings1.6 (0.1)
Non-U.S. GAAP Adjusted EBITDANon-U.S. GAAP Adjusted EBITDA(10.5)(24.7)Non-U.S. GAAP Adjusted EBITDA1.8 (1.5)

Net Sales by Geographic Region    
The following table presents the components of the change in net sales by geographic region for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 compared with the same periods in 2021.2022.
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)(In millions)AmericasEMEAAPACTotal(In millions)AmericasEMEAAPACTotal
2021 Net sales$907.4 64.5 %$295.0 21.0 %$204.3 14.5 %$1,406.7 100.0 %
2022 Net sales2022 Net sales$948.1 66.9 %$289.5 20.4 %$180.4 12.7 %$1,418.0 100.0 %
PricePrice129.1 14.2 %35.8 12.1 %11.5 5.6 %176.4 12.5 %Price2.2 0.2 %19.3 6.7 %8.0 4.4 %29.5 2.0 %
Volume(1)
Volume(1)
(84.0)(9.2)%(16.6)(5.6)%(1.8)(0.9)%(102.4)(7.2)%
Volume(1)
(77.3)(8.1)%(34.2)(11.8)%(5.4)(3.0)%(116.9)(8.2)%
Total organic change (non-U.S. GAAP)Total organic change (non-U.S. GAAP)45.1 5.0 %19.2 6.5 %9.7 4.7 %74.0 5.3 %Total organic change (non-U.S. GAAP)(75.1)(7.9)%(14.9)(5.1)%2.6 1.4 %(87.4)(6.2)%
(Divestiture) Acquisition(11.5)(1.3)%1.8 0.6 %— — %(9.7)(0.7)%
AcquisitionAcquisition52.5 5.5 %14.7 5.0 %8.1 4.5 %75.3 5.3 %
Total constant dollar change (non-U.S. GAAP)Total constant dollar change (non-U.S. GAAP)33.6 3.7 %21.0 7.1 %9.7 4.7 %64.3 4.6 %Total constant dollar change (non-U.S. GAAP)(22.6)(2.4)%(0.2)(0.1)%10.7 5.9 %(12.1)(0.9)%
Foreign currency translationForeign currency translation(10.6)(1.2)%(40.0)(13.5)%(20.0)(9.7)%(70.6)(5.0)%Foreign currency translation(16.0)(1.7)%(0.3)(0.1)%(8.8)(4.8)%(25.1)(1.7)%
Total change (U.S. GAAP)Total change (U.S. GAAP)23.0 2.5 %(19.0)(6.4)%(10.3)(5.0)%(6.3)(0.4)%Total change (U.S. GAAP)(38.6)(4.1)%(0.5)(0.2)%1.9 1.1 %(37.2)(2.6)%
2022 Net sales$930.4 66.4 %$276.0 19.7 %$194.0 13.9 %$1,400.4 100.0 %
2023 Net sales2023 Net sales$909.5 65.9 %$289.0 20.9 %$182.3 13.2 %$1,380.8 100.0 %
Nine Months Ended September 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)(In millions)AmericasEMEAAPACTotal(In millions)AmericasEMEAAPACTotal
2021 Net Sales$2,535.3 63.3 %$878.7 22.0 %$588.3 14.7 %$4,002.3 100.0 %
2022 Net Sales2022 Net Sales$1,878.3 66.2 %$580.7 20.5 %$376.6 13.3 %$2,835.6 100.0 %
PricePrice467.2 18.4 %99.9 11.4 %27.4 4.6 %594.5 14.9 %Price13.2 0.7 %42.8 7.4 %16.3 4.3 %72.3 2.5 %
Volume(1)
Volume(1)
(139.1)(5.5)%(31.3)(3.6)%(1.3)(0.2)%(171.7)(4.3)%
Volume(1)
(168.7)(9.0)%(57.9)(10.0)%(22.6)(6.0)%(249.2)(8.7)%
Total organic change (non-U.S. GAAP)Total organic change (non-U.S. GAAP)328.1 12.9 %68.6 7.8 %26.1 4.4 %422.8 10.6 %Total organic change (non-U.S. GAAP)(155.5)(8.3)%(15.1)(2.6)%(6.3)(1.7)%(176.9)(6.2)%
(Divestiture) Acquisition(36.3)(1.4)%4.1 0.5 %— — %(32.2)(0.8)%
AcquisitionAcquisition93.3 5.0 %25.5 4.4 %14.4 3.9 %133.2 4.7 %
Total constant dollar change (non-U.S. GAAP)Total constant dollar change (non-U.S. GAAP)291.8 11.5 %72.7 8.3 %26.1 4.4 %390.6 9.8 %Total constant dollar change (non-U.S. GAAP)(62.2)(3.3)%10.4 1.8 %8.1 2.2 %(43.7)(1.5)%
Foreign currency translationForeign currency translation(18.4)(0.7)%(94.7)(10.8)%(43.8)(7.4)%(156.9)(4.0)%Foreign currency translation(28.5)(1.5)%(12.6)(2.2)%(21.2)(5.7)%(62.3)(2.2)%
Total change (U.S. GAAP)Total change (U.S. GAAP)273.4 10.8 %(22.0)(2.5)%(17.7)(3.0)%233.7 5.8 %Total change (U.S. GAAP)(90.7)(4.8)%(2.2)(0.4)%(13.1)(3.5)%(106.0)(3.7)%
2022 Net Sales$2,808.7 66.3 %$856.7 20.2 %$570.6 13.5 %$4,236.0 100.0 %
2023 Net Sales2023 Net Sales$1,787.6 65.5 %$578.5 21.2 %$363.5 13.3 %$2,729.6 100.0 %
(1)Our volume reported above includes the net impact of changes in unit volume as well as the period-to-period change in the mix of products sold.


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Net Sales by Segment
The following table presents the components of change in net sales by reportable segment for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 compared with the same periods in 2021.2022.
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)(In millions)FoodProtectiveTotal Company(In millions)FoodProtectiveTotal Company
2021 Net Sales$797.4 56.7 %$609.3 43.3 %$1,406.7 100.0 %
2022 Net Sales2022 Net Sales$805.8 56.8 %$612.2 43.2 %$1,418.0 100.0 %
PricePrice100.8 12.6 %75.6 12.4 %176.4 12.5 %Price23.8 2.9 %5.7 0.9 %29.5 2.0 %
Volume(1)
Volume(1)
(28.4)(3.5)%(74.0)(12.1)%(102.4)(7.2)%
Volume(1)
(1.9)(0.2)%(115.0)(18.8)%(116.9)(8.2)%
Total organic change (non-U.S. GAAP)Total organic change (non-U.S. GAAP)72.4 9.1 %1.6 0.3 %74.0 5.3 %Total organic change (non-U.S. GAAP)21.9 2.7 %(109.3)(17.9)%(87.4)(6.2)%
Acquisition (Divestiture)1.8 0.2 %(11.5)(1.9)%(9.7)(0.7)%
AcquisitionAcquisition75.3 9.4 %— — %75.3 5.3 %
Total constant dollar change (non-U.S. GAAP)Total constant dollar change (non-U.S. GAAP)74.2 9.3 %(9.9)(1.6)%64.3 4.6 %Total constant dollar change (non-U.S. GAAP)97.2 12.1 %(109.3)(17.9)%(12.1)(0.9)%
Foreign currency translationForeign currency translation(41.8)(5.2)%(28.8)(4.8)%(70.6)(5.0)%Foreign currency translation(22.4)(2.8)%(2.7)(0.4)%(25.1)(1.7)%
Total change (U.S. GAAP)Total change (U.S. GAAP)32.4 4.1 %(38.7)(6.4)%(6.3)(0.4)%Total change (U.S. GAAP)74.8 9.3 %(112.0)(18.3)%(37.2)(2.6)%
2022 Net Sales$829.8 59.3 %$570.6 40.7 %$1,400.4 100.0 %
2023 Net Sales2023 Net Sales$880.6 63.8 %$500.2 36.2 %$1,380.8 100.0 %
Nine Months Ended September 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
(In millions)(In millions)FoodProtectiveTotal Company(In millions)FoodProtectiveTotal Company
2021 Net Sales$2,236.3 55.9 %$1,766.0 44.1 %$4,002.3 100.0 %
2022 Net Sales2022 Net Sales$1,613.5 56.9 %$1,222.1 43.1 %$2,835.6 100.0 %
PricePrice331.6 14.8 %262.9 14.9 %594.5 14.9 %Price56.6 3.5 %15.7 1.3 %72.3 2.5 %
Volume(1)
Volume(1)
(34.7)(1.5)%(137.0)(7.8)%(171.7)(4.3)%
Volume(1)
(22.8)(1.4)%(226.4)(18.5)%(249.2)(8.7)%
Total organic change (non-U.S. GAAP)Total organic change (non-U.S. GAAP)296.9 13.3 %125.9 7.1 %422.8 10.6 %Total organic change (non-U.S. GAAP)33.8 2.1 %(210.7)(17.2)%(176.9)(6.2)%
Acquisition (Divestiture)4.1 0.2 %(36.3)(2.0)%(32.2)(0.8)%
AcquisitionAcquisition133.2 8.3 %— — %133.2 4.7 %
Total constant dollar change (non-U.S. GAAP)Total constant dollar change (non-U.S. GAAP)301.0 13.5 %89.6 5.1 %390.6 9.8 %Total constant dollar change (non-U.S. GAAP)167.0 10.4 %(210.7)(17.2)%(43.7)(1.5)%
Foreign currency translationForeign currency translation(94.0)(4.2)%(62.9)(3.6)%(156.9)(4.0)%Foreign currency translation(46.8)(3.0)%(15.5)(1.3)%(62.3)(2.2)%
Total change (U.S. GAAP)Total change (U.S. GAAP)207.0 9.3 %26.7 1.5 %233.7 5.8 %Total change (U.S. GAAP)120.2 7.4 %(226.2)(18.5)%(106.0)(3.7)%
2022 Net Sales$2,443.3 57.7 %$1,792.7 42.3 %$4,236.0 100.0 %
2023 Net Sales2023 Net Sales$1,733.7 63.5 %$995.9 36.5 %$2,729.6 100.0 %
(1)Our volume reported above includes the net impact of changes in unit volume as well as the period-to-period change in the mix of products sold.
The following net sales discussion is on a reported and constant dollar basis.
Food
Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 Compared with the Same Period in 20212022
As reported, net sales increased by $32$75 million, or 4%9%, in 20222023 compared with 2021.2022. Foreign currency had a negative impact of $42$22 million, or 5%3%. On a constant dollar basis, net sales increased by $74$97 million, or 9%12%, compared with 2021,2022, primarily due to the following:
favorable pricing of $101$75 million primarily reflecting price realization from actions in 2021related to the Liquibox acquisition; and 2022 as well as formula pass-through impacts.
This increase was partially offset by:
favorable price realization of $24 million, with increases across all regions in response to the current inflationary environment, including impacts from formula pass-throughs and U.S. dollar-based pricing in Latin America.
These increases were partially offset by lower volumes of $28 million, primarily due to food retail market declines across the Americas and EMEA regions and the adverse impact from prior supply disruptions.$2 million.
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As reported, net sales increased by $207$120 million, or 9%7%, in 20222023 compared to 2021.2022. Foreign currency had a negative impact of $94$47 million or 4%3%. On a constant dollar basis, net sales increased by $301$167 million, or 13%10%, in 20222023 as compared with 2021,2022, primarily due to the following:
favorable pricing of $332$133 million primarily reflecting price realization from actions in 2021 and 2022 as well as formula pass-through impacts;related to the Liquibox acquisition; and
acquisition impactfavorable price realization of $4 million.$57 million, with increases across all regions in response to the current inflationary environment, including impacts from formula pass-throughs and U.S. dollar-based pricing in Latin America.
These increases were partially offset by:
lower volumes of $35$23 million, primarily due to food retail market declines in the Americas region and the adverse impact from prior supply disruptions.
Protective
Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 Compared with the Same Period in 20212022
As reported, net sales decreased by $39$112 million, or 6%18%, in 20222023 as compared to 2021.2022. Foreign currency had a negative impact of $29$3 million, or 5%less than 1%. On a constant dollar basis, net sales decreased by $10$109 million, or 2%18%, in 20222023 compared with 2021,2022, primarily due to the following:
lower volumes of $74$115 million across all regions, primarily due to recessionarycontinued market pressures and destocking in the industrial and fulfillment markets; andmarkets.
divestiture impact of $12 million.
These decreases wereThis decrease was partially offset by:
favorable pricing of $76 million, primarily reflecting price realization from actions in 2021 and 2022.of $6 million.
NineSix Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 Compared with the Same Period in 20212022
As reported, net sales increased $27decreased $226 million, or 2%19%, in 20222023 as compared to 2021.2022. Foreign currency had a negative impact of $63$16 million or 4%1%. On a constant dollar basis, net sales increaseddecreased by approximately $90$211 million, or 5%17%, in 20222023 compared with 2021,2022, primarily due to the following:
favorable pricinglower volumes of $263$226 million across all regions, primarily reflecting price realization from actionsdue to continued market pressures and destocking in 2021the industrial and 2022.fulfillment markets.
This increasedecrease was partially offset by:
lower volumesfavorable price realization of $137 million across all regions, primarily due to recessionary pressures in the industrial and fulfillment markets; and
divestiture impact of $36$16 million.
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 20212022 were as follows: 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
%Nine Months Ended
September 30,
%Three Months Ended
June 30,
%Six Months Ended
June 30,
%
(In millions)(In millions)20222021Change20222021Change(In millions)20232022Change20232022Change
Cost of salesCost of sales$966.8 $1,003.0 (3.6)%$2,887.1 $2,796.8 3.2 %Cost of sales$962.8 $979.7 (1.7)%$1,906.5 $1,920.3 (0.7)%
As a % of net salesAs a % of net sales69.0 %71.3 % 68.2 %69.9 % As a % of net sales69.7 %69.1 % 69.8 %67.7 % 

Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 Compared with the Same Period in 20212022
As reported, cost of sales decreased by $36$17 million, or 4%2%, in 20222023 compared to 2021.2022. Cost of sales was impacted by favorable foreign currency translation of $51$21 million. As a percentage of net sales, cost of sales decreasedincreased by 23060 basis points, from 71.3%69.1% in 20212022 to 69.0%69.7% in 2022,2023, primarily driven by pricing realization. Improvements were partially offset by raw materials price increases and other inflationary non-material and labor cost increases.under absorption from lower sales volume as well as the impact of the Liquibox acquisition.
NineSix Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 Compared with the Same Period in 2021
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2022
As reported, cost of sales increaseddecreased by $90$14 million, or 3%1%, in 20222023 as compared to 2021.2022. Cost of sales was impacted by favorable foreign currency translation of $114$48 million. As a percentage of net sales, cost of sales decreasedincreased by 170210 basis points, from 69.9%67.7% to 68.2%69.8%, primarily driven by pricing realization. Improvements were partially offset by raw materials price increases and other inflationary non-material and labor cost increases.under absorption from lower sales volume as well as the impact of the Liquibox acquisition.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 20212022 were as follows:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
%Nine Months Ended
September 30,
%Three Months Ended
June 30,
%Six Months Ended
June 30,
%
(In millions)(In millions)20222021Change20222021Change(In millions)20232022Change20232022Change
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses$196.3 $190.3 3.2 %$600.5 $571.2 5.1 %Selling, general and administrative expenses$185.7 $199.2 (6.8)%$407.3 $404.2 0.8 %
As a % of net salesAs a % of net sales14.0 %13.5 % 14.2 %14.3 % As a % of net sales13.4 %14.0 % 14.9 %14.3 % 
Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 Compared with the Same Period in 20212022    
As reported, SG&A expenses increaseddecreased by $6$14 million, or 3%7%, in 20222023 compared to 2021.2022. SG&A expenses were favorably impacted by foreign currency translation of $7approximately $1 million. On a constant dollar basis, SG&A expenses decreased by $12 million, or 6%. The decrease in SG&A expenses was primarily due to lower incentive compensation expenses.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 Compared with the Same Period in 2022
As reported, SG&A expenses increased by $3 million, or 1%, in 2023 as compared to 2022. SG&A expenses were impacted by favorable foreign currency translation of $5 million. On a constant dollar basis, SG&A expenses increased by $13$8 million, or 7%2%. The increase in SG&A expenses was primarilyassociated with acquisition and divestiture activity and a cumulative translation adjustment loss recognized due to higherthe wind-up of one of our legal entities in the first quarter of 2023, partially offset by lower incentive compensation expenses and labor inflation.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 Compared with the Same Period in 2021
As reported, SG&A expenses increased by $29 million, or 5%, in 2022 as compared to 2021. SG&A expenses were impacted by favorable foreign currency translation of approximately $17 million. On a constant dollar basis, SG&A expenses increased by $46 million, or 8%. The increase in SG&A expenses was primarily the result of higher incentive compensation expenses, labor inflation, and credit losses, primarily from one North American customer.expenses.
Amortization Expense of Intangible Assets
Amortization expense of intangible assets for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 20212022 was as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
%Nine Months Ended
September 30,
%Three Months Ended
June 30,
%Six Months Ended
June 30,
%
(In millions)(In millions)20222021Change20222021Change(In millions)20232022Change20232022Change
Amortization expense of intangible assetsAmortization expense of intangible assets$8.7 $9.7 (10.3)%$27.0 $29.1 (7.2)%Amortization expense of intangible assets$15.4 $8.9 73.0 %$30.6 $18.3 67.2 %
As a % of net salesAs a % of net sales0.6 %0.7 % 0.6 %0.7 % As a % of net sales1.1 %0.6 % 1.1 %0.6 % 

 Three and NineSix Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 Compared with the Same Periods in 20212022
Amortization expense of intangible assets decreased $1increased $7 million and $2$12 million in the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2021. The decreases2022. These increases were primarily due to lowerthe amortization of capitalized software.
Reinvent SEE Business Transformation and Restructuring Activities
See Note 12, “Restructuring Activities” for additional details regarding the Company’s restructuring programs discussed below.
In December 2018, the Sealed Air Board of Directors approved a three-year restructuring program (the “Program”) related to the Reinvent SEE business transformation. The Board of Directors subsequently extended the Program to the end of calendar year 2022. This extension does not expand the original total Program spend. We expect the Program to generate cost benefits of approximately $30 million in 2022 and expect the Program spend for the full year 2022 to be approximately $25 million.
For the three months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded other associated costs of $2 million, primarily related to fees paid to third-party consultants in support of the Reinvent SEE business transformation. The other associated costs for the nine
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months ended September 30, 2022 of $9 million also included site consolidation costs. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we recorded restructuring expense of $1 million and $5 million, respectively.
We expect the continuous improvement capabilities and governance processes established through Reinvent SEE will continue to transform the SEE Operating Engine, which is rooted in economic value add with the goal to drive profitable, above market organic growth and attractive returns on invested capital.
The actual timing of future costs and cash payments related to the Program described above are subject to change due to a variety of factors that may cause a portion of the costs, spending and benefits to occur later than expected. In addition, changes in foreign exchange rates may impact future costs, spending, benefits and cost synergies.Liquibox intangible assets.
Interest Expense, net
Interest expense, net includes the interest expense on our outstanding debt, as well as the net impact of capitalized interest, interest income, the effects of terminated interest rate swaps and the amortization of capitalized senior debt issuance costs and credit facility fees, bond discounts, and terminated treasury locks.
Interest expense, net for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 20212022 was as follows:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions)20222021Change20222021Change
Interest expense on our various debt instruments:      
Term Loan A due August 2022$— $1.5 $(1.5)$1.4 $4.6 $(3.2)
Term Loan A due July 2023(1)
— 0.8 (0.8)0.2 2.5 (2.3)
Term Loan A due March 2027(2)
4.5 — 4.5 7.4 — 7.4 
Revolving credit facility due July 2023— 0.4 (0.4)0.3 1.1 (0.8)
Revolving credit facility due March 2027(2)
0.3 — 0.3 0.5 — 0.5 
4.875% Senior Notes due December 2022(1)
— 5.4 (5.4)— 16.2 (16.2)
5.250% Senior Notes due April 2023(3)
— 5.8 (5.8)6.9 17.4 (10.5)
4.500% Senior Notes due September 20234.7 5.5 (0.8)14.8 16.6 (1.8)
5.125% Senior Notes due December 20245.7 5.6 0.1 16.9 16.8 0.1 
5.500% Senior Notes due September 20255.6 5.6 — 16.8 16.8 — 
1.573% Senior Secured Notes due October 2026(1)
2.6 — 2.6 7.8 — 7.8 
4.000% Senior Notes due December 20274.4 4.3 0.1 13.2 13.1 0.1 
5.000% Senior Notes due April 2029(3)
5.5 — 5.5 9.8 — 9.8 
6.875% Senior Notes due July 20337.8 7.8 — 23.4 23.4 — 
Other interest expense4.0 3.7 0.3 10.9 10.3 0.6 
Less: capitalized interest(2.4)(2.0)(0.4)(6.1)(5.2)(0.9)
Less: interest income(1.8)(2.0)0.2 (4.9)(6.0)1.1 
Total$40.9 $42.4 $(1.5)$119.3 $127.6 $(8.3)
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Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions)20232022Change20232022Change
Interest expense on our various debt instruments:      
Term Loan A due August 2022$— $— $— $— $1.4 $(1.4)
Term Loan A due July 2023— — — — 0.2 (0.2)
Term Loan A due March 2027(1)
8.1 2.7 5.4 15.5 2.9 12.6 
Term Loan A2 due March 2027(2)
11.8 — 11.8 19.1 — 19.1 
Revolving credit facility due July 2023— — — — 0.3 (0.3)
Revolving credit facility due March 2027(1)
3.8 0.2 3.6 4.0 0.2 3.8 
5.250% Senior Notes due April 2023(3)
— 1.1 (1.1)— 6.9 (6.9)
4.500% Senior Notes due September 2023— 4.9 (4.9)1.7 10.1 (8.4)
5.125% Senior Notes due December 20245.7 5.6 0.1 11.3 11.2 0.1 
5.500% Senior Notes due September 20255.6 5.6 — 11.2 11.2 — 
1.573% Senior Secured Notes due October 20262.6 2.6 — 5.2 5.2 — 
4.000% Senior Notes due December 20274.4 4.4 — 8.8 8.8 — 
6.125% Senior Notes due February 2028(4)
12.4 — 12.4 20.6 — 20.6 
5.000% Senior Notes due April 2029(3)
5.5 4.3 1.2 10.9 4.3 6.6 
6.875% Senior Notes due July 20337.8 7.8 — 15.6 15.6 — 
Other interest expense(5)
7.4 4.0 3.4 14.5 6.9 7.6 
Less: capitalized interest(3.3)(2.0)(1.3)(5.8)(3.7)(2.1)
Less: interest income(3.1)(1.7)(1.4)(6.1)(3.1)(3.0)
Total$68.7 $39.5 $29.2 $126.5 $78.4 $48.1 
 
(1)In September 2021, Sealed Air issued $600 million of 1.573% senior secured notes due October 2026. The proceeds were used to repurchase the Company's 4.875% senior notes due December 2022 and to repay the U.S. dollar tranche of Term Loan A due 2023. See Note 13, “Debt and Credit Facilities,” for further details.
(2)On March 25, 2022, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as agent, and the other financial institutions party thereto, which extended the maturity of the Term Loan A facilities and revolving credit commitment to March 2027. See Note 13, “Debt and Credit Facilities,” for further details.
(2)On December 8, 2022, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into an amendment to the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement whereby the Company's existing senior secured credit facility was amended and provided for a new $650 million incremental term facility. On February 1, 2023, the Company used proceeds from the new incremental term facility to finance the Liquibox acquisition.
(3)On April 19, 2022, the Company issued $425 million of 5.000% senior notes due April 2029. The proceeds were used to repurchase the Company's 5.250% senior notes due April 2023. See Note 13, “Debt and Credit Facilities,” for further details.
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(4)On January 31, 2023, the Company issued $775 million of 6.125% senior notes due February 2028. The proceeds were used in part to finance the Liquibox acquisition. See Note 13, "Debt and Credit Facilities," for further details.


(5)
Other includes expense associated with borrowings under our U.S. and European accounts receivable securitization programs, accounts receivable factoring agreements, and borrowings under various lines of credit.
Other Expense, net
Fair value gain/impairment (loss)loss on equity investments
SEE recorded an impairment lossesloss of zero$16 million and $32 million for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022, respectively, and a $7 million fair value gain for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, related to SEE Ventures equity investments. See Note 15, “Fair Value Measurements, Equity Investments and Other Financial Instruments,” for further details.
Loss on debt redemption and refinancing activities
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SEE recorded losses on debt redemption and refinancing activities of zeronone and $5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, and $11 million for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022, respectively, and $15 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.respectively. See Note 13, “Debt and Credit Facilities,” for further details.
Brazil Tax Credits
Certain of our subsidiaries in Brazil received a decision from the Brazilian court regarding a claim in which SEE contended that certain indirect taxes paid were calculated based on an incorrect amount. During the second quarter of 2019, the Company filed a return claim for the tax years of 2015 through 2018, resulting from a lower court decision regarding the matter; as such, the Company recorded a $5 million gain in the year ended December 31, 2019.
In 2021, the Supreme Court of Brazil issued a final decision that clarified the methodology companies should use in the indirect tax recovery calculation. This decision was published and certified by the courts during the third quarter 2021. As a result of the court's actions, the Company recognized a benefit of $5 million primarily related to recovery of amounts for tax years not previously claimed. The claims related to indirect taxes will be used to offset future Brazilian indirect tax liabilities.
As a result of this activity, the Company has been utilizing credits on indirect tax payments.
See Note 21, “Other Expense, net,” for the remaining components of Other expense, net.
Income Taxes
Our effective income tax rate for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 was 28%.33% and 34%, respectively. The three-month period wasthree and six month periods were unfavorably impacted by accruals for unresolved controversy, and enacted state law changes, whereasuncertain tax positions which had a disproportionate impact on the nine-month period was favorably impacted by share priceaccretion in equity compensation and unfavorably impactedby accruals for unresolved controversy, enacted state law changes, and nonrecurring intercompany dividend distributions.rate as a result of lower earnings before income tax provision.
Our effective income tax rate for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 was 30%27% and 31%28%, respectively, both of which were negativelyrespectively. The three month period was unfavorably impacted by legislative and administrative changes to foreign enacted statutes and accruals for unresolved controversy.uncertain tax positions, whereas the six month period was favorably impacted by share price accretion in equity compensation and unfavorably impacted by accruals for uncertain tax positions and nonrecurring intercompany dividend distributions.
The actual annual effective tax rate could vary as a result of many factors, including but not limited to the following:
The actual mix of earnings by jurisdiction, which could fluctuate from the Company’s projection;
The tax effects of other discrete items, including accruals related to tax contingencies, the resolution of worldwide tax matters, tax audit settlements, statute of limitations expirations and changes in tax regulations, which are reflected in the period in which they occur; and
Any future legislative changes, and any related additional tax optimization to address these changes.
Our effective income tax rate depends upon the realization of our net deferred tax assets. We have deferred tax assets related to accruals not yet deductible for tax purposes, state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits, employee benefit items, intangible assets and other items.
The IRS completed its field examination of our U.S. federal income tax returns for the years 2011 through 2014 in the third quarter of 2020. As previously disclosed, the IRS has proposed to disallow for the 2014 taxable year the entirety of the deduction of the approximately $1.49 billion in settlement payments made pursuant to the Settlement agreement (as defined in Note 18, “Commitments and Contingencies”) and the resulting reduction of our U.S. federal tax liability by approximately $525 million. We continue to believe that we have meritorious defenses to the proposed disallowance and have filed a protest with
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the IRS. The proposed disallowance is being reviewed by the IRS Independent Office of Appeals (“Appeals”). Although we believe we have meritorious defenses to the proposed disallowance, we have reached a tentative agreement to settle this matter with the IRS, which is subject to further review, approval and execution of a definitive agreement by both parties. There can be no assurance that a definitive agreement will be executed and we cannot predict the outcome of such reviewthis matter or when it will be concluded. It is possible that futureWe have revised our uncertain tax position to reflect the tentative agreement. On April 20, 2023, we deposited $175 million with the IRS based on an estimate of the federal tax and interest anticipated to be due associated with the tentative agreement and during the second quarter of 2023, the Company recorded an asset of $175 million in Advances and deposits on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our final settlement amount could differ from the $175 million deposited. Future developments in this matter could have a material impact on the Company's uncertain tax position balances and results of operations, including cash flows, within the next twelve months.
We have established valuation allowances to reduce our deferred tax assets to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized. Our ability to utilize our deferred tax assets depends in part upon our ability to carryback any losses created by the deduction of these temporary differences, the future income from existing temporary differences, and the ability to generate future taxable income within the respective jurisdictions during the periods in which these temporary differences reverse. If we are unable to generate sufficient future taxable income in the U.S. and certain foreign jurisdictions, or if there is a significant change in the time period within which the underlying temporary differences become taxable or deductible, we could be required to increase our valuation allowances against our deferred tax assets. Conversely, if we have sufficient future taxable income in jurisdictions where we have valuation allowances, we may be able to reduce those valuation allowances.
There was no significant change in our valuation allowancesallowance for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 2021.2022.
Net increases in unrecognized tax positions of $4$5 million and $13$11 million for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, respectively, and $7$3 million and $14$9 million for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, respectively, were primarily related to interest accruals on existing uncertain tax positions. We are not currently able to reasonably estimate the amount by
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which the liability for unrecognized tax positions may increase or decrease during the next 12 months as a result of future tax controversy developments or resolution. Interest and penalties on tax assessments are included in Income tax provision on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations
Net earnings from continuing operations for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 20212022 are included in the table below.

Three Months Ended
September 30,
%Nine Months Ended
September 30,
%Three Months Ended
June 30,
%Six Months Ended
June 30,
%
(In millions)(In millions)20222021Change20222021Change(In millions)20232022Change20232022Change
Net earnings from continuing operationsNet earnings from continuing operations$132.6 $107.8 23.0 %$396.6 $322.2 23.1 %Net earnings from continuing operations$93.9 $114.4 (17.9)%$156.8 $264.0 (40.6)%

Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 Compared with the Same Period in 20212022
Net earnings in 20222023 were unfavorably impacted by $10$22 million of Special Items, including:
one-time tax expenses (“Tax Special Items”)Liquibox intangible amortization of $4 million;
restructuring and associated costs of $2$8 million ($26 million, net of taxes);
charges related to acquisition and divestiture activity of $5 million ($5 million, net of taxes);
foreign currency loss on highly inflationary economies of $3 million ($3 million, net of taxes); and
Liquibox inventory step-up expense of $2 million ($2 million, net of taxes).;
Net earnings in 20212022 were unfavorably impacted by $22$34 million of Special Items, which were largelyprimarily due to:
impairment of an equity investment of $16 million ($12 million, net of taxes);
loss on debt redemption and refinancing activities of $15$11 million ($118 million, net of taxes);
restructuring and associated costs of $8$7 million ($6 million, net of taxes); and
one-time tax expenses (“Tax Special ItemsItems”) of $8$3 million.
These expenses were partially offset by:
gain on equity investment of $7 million ($5 million, net of taxes) recorded on a SEE Ventures portfolio company.
NineSix Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 Compared with the Same Period of 2021in 2022
For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, net earnings were unfavorably impacted by $63$66 million of Special Items. Special Items were primarily comprised of:
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$32charges related to acquisition and divestiture activity of $22 million ($2420 million, net of taxes) impairment;
Liquibox intangible amortization of an equity investment;$13 million ($9 million, net of taxes);
$1312 million of Tax Special Items including accruals for open items subject to tax audits and nonrecurring intercompany dividend distributions;
$13Liquibox inventory step-up expense of $11 million ($108 million, net of taxes);
foreign currency loss on highly inflationary economies of $6 million ($6 million, net of taxes); and
loss on debt redemption and refinancing activities of $5 million ($4 million, net of taxes).
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, net earnings were unfavorably impacted by $53 million of Special Items. Special Items were primarily comprised of:
$32 million ($24 million, net of taxes) impairment of an equity investment;
$11 million ($8 million, net of taxes) loss on debt redemption and refinancing activities;
$11 million ($8 million, net of taxes) of restructuring and associated costs in support of the Reinvent SEE business transformation; and
$11 million ($8 million, net of taxes) loss on debt redemption and refinancing activities.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, net earnings were unfavorably impacted by $51 million of Special Items. Special Items were primarily comprised of:
$2310 million of Tax Special Items including accruals for open items subject to tax audits as well as legislative and administrative changes to foreign enacted statues;nonrecurring intercompany dividend distributions.
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$20 million ($15 million, net of taxes) of restructuring and associated costs in support of the Reinvent SEE business transformation. Restructuring associated costs in 2021 primarily relate to a one-time, non-cash CTA loss recognized due to the wind-up of one of our legal entities as well as fees paid to third-party consultants in support of the Reinvent SEE business transformation; and
loss on the repurchase of the Company's 4.875% Senior Notes due December 2022 of $15 million ($11 million, net of taxes).
These expenses were partially offset by:
gain on equity investment of $7 million ($5 million, net of taxes) recorded on a SEE Ventures portfolio company.
Adjusted EBITDA by Segment
The Company evaluates performance of the reportable segments based on the results of each segment. The performance metric used by the Company's chief operating decision maker to evaluate the performance of our reportable segments is Segment Adjusted EBITDA. We allocate and disclose depreciation and amortization expense to our segments, although depreciation and amortization are not included in the segment performance metric Segment Adjusted EBITDA. We also allocate and disclose restructuring and other charges and impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets by segment, although these items are not included in the segment performance metric Segment Adjusted EBITDA since restructuring and other charges and impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets are categorized as Special Items. The accounting policies of the reportable segments and Corporate are the same as those applied to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
See “Non-U.S. GAAP Information” for a reconciliation of U.S. GAAP net earnings from continuing operations to non-U.S. GAAP Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations.
The table below sets forth the Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 2021.2022.

Three Months Ended
September 30,
%Nine Months Ended
September 30,
%Three Months Ended
June 30,
%Six Months Ended
June 30,
%
(In millions)(In millions)20222021Change20222021Change(In millions)20232022Change20232022Change
FoodFood$185.3 $169.4 9.4 %$553.4 $484.4 14.2 %Food$191.0 $167.6 14.0 %$385.8 $368.1 4.8 %
Adjusted EBITDA MarginAdjusted EBITDA Margin22.3 %21.2 % 22.6 %21.7 % Adjusted EBITDA Margin21.7 %20.8 % 22.3 %22.8 % 
ProtectiveProtective109.5 102.7 6.6 %363.2 319.9 13.5 %Protective95.9 126.3 (24.1)%176.3 253.7 (30.5)%
Adjusted EBITDA MarginAdjusted EBITDA Margin19.2 %16.9 % 20.3 %18.1 % Adjusted EBITDA Margin19.2 %20.6 % 17.7 %20.8 % 
CorporateCorporate(2.2)(1.5)(46.7)%(3.6)(2.4)(50.0)%Corporate(6.6)(0.5)#(14.5)(1.4)#
Non-U.S. GAAP Consolidated Adjusted EBITDANon-U.S. GAAP Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA$292.6 $270.6 8.1 %$913.0 $801.9 13.9 %Non-U.S. GAAP Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA$280.3 $293.4 (4.5)%$547.6 $620.4 (11.7)%
Adjusted EBITDA MarginAdjusted EBITDA Margin20.9 %19.2 % 21.6 %20.0 % Adjusted EBITDA Margin20.3 %20.7 % 20.1 %21.9 % 
#    Denotes where percentage change is not meaningful.
The following is a discussion of the factors that contributed to the change in Segment Adjusted EBITDA during the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, as compared to the same periodsperiod in the 2021.2022.
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Food
Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 Compared with the Same Period in 20212022
On a reported currency basis, Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased by $16$23 million in 20222023 compared to 2021.2022. Segment Adjusted EBITDA was impacted by unfavorable foreign currency translation of $3 million. On a constant dollar basis, Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased by approximately $26 million, or 16%, in 2023 compared to 2022, primarily as a result of:
contributions from the Liquibox acquisition of $20 million; and
lower operating costs of $16 million.
These increases were partially offset by:
unfavorable net price realization of $10 million.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 Compared with the Same Period in 2022
On a reported currency basis, Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased by $18 million in 2023 as compared to 2022. Segment Adjusted EBITDA was impacted by unfavorable foreign currency translation of $8 million. On a constant dollar basis, Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased by $24approximately $26 million, or 14%7%, in 20222023 compared to 2021,2022, primarily as a result of:
contributions from the Liquibox acquisition of $32 million; and
favorable net price realization (which includes price realization less inflation on direct material, non-material and labor costs)volume/mix of $34$6 million.
This increase wasThese increases were partially offset by:
lower volumesunfavorable net price realization of $7 million;$13 million.
higher operating costs of $3 million, including higher incentive compensation, partially offset by productivity improvements.
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Protective
Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 Compared with the Same Period of 2021in 2022
On a reported currency basis, Segment Adjusted EBITDA increaseddecreased by $69$30 million in 2022 as2023 compared to 2021.2022. Segment Adjusted EBITDA was impacted by unfavorable foreign currency translation of $18less than $1 million. On a constant dollar basis, Segment Adjusted EBITDA increaseddecreased by approximately $87$30 million, or 18%24%, in 20222023 compared to 2021,2022, primarily as a result of:
favorable net price realizationthe unfavorable impact from volume/mix of $101$51 million.
This increasedecrease was partially offset by:
higher operating costsfavorable net price realization of $8 million, including higher incentive compensation, investment spend in the business to drive future growth and travel and entertainment expenses, partially offset by productivity improvements;$11 million; and
lower volumesoperating costs of $7$10 million.
Protective
ThreeSix Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 Compared with the Same Period in 20212022
On a reported currency basis, Segment Adjusted EBITDA increaseddecreased by $7$77 million in 20222023 as compared to 2021.2022. Segment Adjusted EBITDA was impacted by unfavorable foreign currency translation of $5$2 million. On a constant dollar basis, Segment Adjusted EBITDA increaseddecreased by $12$75 million, or 12%30%, in 20222023 compared to 2021,2022, primarily as a result of:
favorable net price realizationthe unfavorable impact from volume/mix of $37$98 million.
This increasedecrease was partially offset by:
lower volumesoperating costs of $24 million;$13 million, including lower incentive compensation; and
divestiture impact of $1 million.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 Compared with the Same Period of 2021
On a reported currency basis, Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased by $43 million in 2022 as compared to 2021. Segment Adjusted EBITDA was impacted by unfavorable foreign currency translation of $12 million. On a constant dollar basis, Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased by $55 million, or 17%, in 2022 compared to 2021, primarily as a result of:
favorable net price realization of $126$10 million.
This increase was partially offset by:
lower volumes of $42 million;
higher operating costs of $24 million, including higher incentive compensation, investment spend in the business to drive future growth and travel and entertainment expenses; and
divestiture impact of $5 million.
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Corporate
Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 Compared with the Same Period in 20212022
On a reported basis, Corporate Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $1$6 million in 20222023 compared with the same period in 2021, primarily2022, driven by foreign currency losses, including the impact from Liquibox, and higher bank fee expenses in 2022.pension expense.
NineSix Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 Compared with the Same Period of 2021in 2022
On a reported basis, Corporate Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $1$13 million in 20222023 compared with the same period in 2021,2022, primarily driven by lower pension incomeforeign currency losses, including the impact from Liquibox, and higher bank fee expenses in 2022.pension expense.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Principal Sources of Liquidity
Our primary sources of cash are the collection of trade receivables generated from the sales of our products and services to our customers and amounts available under our existing lines of credit, including our senior secured credit facility, and our accounts receivable securitization programs. Our primary uses of cash are payments for operating expenses, investments in working capital, capital expenditures, interest, taxes, stock repurchases, dividends, debt obligations, restructuring expenses and other long-term liabilities. We believe that our current liquidity position and future cash flows from operations will enable us to fund our operations, including all of the items mentioned above, in the next twelve months.
As of SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, we had cash and cash equivalents of $249$285 million, of which approximately $214$254 million, or 86%89%, was located outside of the U.S. We believe our U.S. cash balances and committed liquidity facilities available to U.S. borrowers are sufficient to fund our U.S. operating requirements and capital expenditures, current debt obligations and dividends. The Company does not expect that, in the near term, cash located outside of the U.S. will be needed to satisfy our obligations, dividends and other demands for cash in the U.S. Of the cash balances located outside of the U.S., approximately $10$6 million are in the Company's subsidiaries in Russia and Ukraine. We have no other material cash balances deemed to be trapped as of SeptemberJune 30, 2022.2023.
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
The following table summarizes our accumulated cash and cash equivalents:
(In millions)(In millions)September 30, 2022December 31, 2021(In millions)June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$248.8 $561.0 Cash and cash equivalents$285.1 $456.1 
See “Analysis of Historical Cash Flow” below.
Accounts Receivable Securitization Programs
At SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, we had $129$137 million available to us and no$135 million of outstanding borrowings under our U.S. and European accounts receivable securitization programs. At December 31, 2021,2022, we had $141$135 million available to us and no outstanding borrowings under the such programs.
Our trade receivable securitization programs represent borrowings secured by outstanding customer receivables. Therefore, the use and repayment of borrowings under such programs are classified as financing activities in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. We do not recognize the cash flow within operating activities until the underlying invoices have been paid by our customer. The trade receivables that served as collateral for these borrowings are reclassified from Trade receivables, net to Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 10, “Accounts Receivable Securitization Programs”Programs,” for further details.
Accounts Receivable Factoring Agreements
We account for our participation in our customers' supply chain financing arrangements and our trade receivable factoring program in accordance with ASC Topic 860, which allows the ownership transfer of accounts receivable to qualify for sale treatment when the appropriate criteria are met. As such, the Company excludes the balances sold under such programs from Trade receivables, net on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. We recognize cash flow from operating activities at the
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point the receivables are sold under such programs. See Note 11, “Accounts Receivable Factoring Agreements”Agreements,” for further details.
Gross amounts received under these programs for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 were $498$391 million, of which $144$196 million was received in the thirdsecond quarter. Gross amounts received under these programs for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20212022 were $480$353 million, of which $175$181 million was received in the thirdsecond quarter. If these programs had not been in effect for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, we would have been required to collect the invoice amounts directly from the relevant customers in accordance with the agreed payment terms. Approximately $108$145 million in incremental trade receivables would have been outstanding at SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 if collection on such invoice amounts were made directly from our customers on the invoice due date and not through our customers' supply chain financing arrangements or our factoring program.
Lines of Credit
At SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, we had a $1.0 billion revolving credit facility, with $985 million available to us, before utilization, as part of our senior secured credit facility. We had $175 million and no outstanding borrowings under the facility at SeptemberJune 30, 2022 or2023 and December 31, 2021.2022, respectively. There was $2$3 million and $1$7 million outstanding under various lines of credit extended to our subsidiaries at SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively. See Note 13, “Debt and Credit Facilities” for further details.
LIBOR Phase Out
In July 2017, the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which regulates LIBOR, announced the phase out LIBOR. In March 2021, the FCA announced that specific U.S. dollar LIBOR tenors (overnight, 1-month, 3-month, 6-month and 12-month) will continue to be published until June 30, 2023, while the 1-week and 2-month tenors are no longer being published effective December 31, 2021. Similarly, all tenors for EUR, CHF, JPY and GBP LIBOR currencies are no longer being published effective December 31, 2021. Regulators in the U.S. and other jurisdictions have worked to replace these rates with alternative reference interest rates that are supported by transactions in liquid and observable markets, such as the SOFR. The phase-out of LIBOR will not have a material impact on our financing or liquidity. In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04. This ASU, along with subsequently issued ASU 2021-01, are designed to ease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform; however, neither the LIBOR phase-out nor these ASUs had a material impact on the Company.
SOFR
On March 25, 2022, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a fourth amended and restated syndicated facility agreement whereby its existing senior secured credit facility was amended and restated (the “Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”) which converted the facilities rate from a LIBOR-based rate to a SOFR-based rate. See Note 13, "Debt and Credit Facilities"Facilities,” for further details.
Covenants
At SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, we were in compliance with our financial covenants and limitations, as discussed in “Covenants” within Note 13, “Debt and Credit Facilities”,Facilities,” which require us, among other things, to maintain a maximum leverage ratio of debt to EBITDA of 5.00 to 1.00 when following the consummation of a material acquisition. In accordance with the terms of the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, our leverage ratio of debt to EBITDA will reduce to 4.50 to 1.00.1.00 in the second quarter of 2024. At SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, as calculated under the covenant, our leverage ratio was 2.473.66 to 1.00. We expect to be in continued compliance with our debt covenants including the covenant leverage ratio over the next 12 months.
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Supply Chain Financing Programs
As part of our ongoing efforts to manage our working capital and improve our cash flow, we work with suppliers to optimize our purchasing terms and conditions, including extending payment terms. We also facilitate a voluntary supply chain financing program to provide some of our suppliers with the opportunity to sell receivables due from us (our accounts payables) to participating financial institutions at the sole discretion of both the suppliers and the financial institutions. These programs are administered by participating financial institutions. Should a supplier choose to participate in the program, it will receive payment from the financial institution in advance of agreed payment terms; our responsibility is limited to making payments to the respective financial institutions on the terms originally negotiated with our supplier. The range of payment terms is consistent regardless of a vendor's participation in the program. We monitor our days payable outstanding relative to our peers and industry trends in order to assess our conclusion that these programs continue to be trade payable programs and not indicative of borrowing arrangements. The liabilities continue to be presented as trade payables in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets until they are paid, and they are reflected as cash flows from operating activities when settled.
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At SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, our accounts payable balances included $163$128 million and $161$140 million, respectively, related to invoices from suppliers participating in the programs.program. The cumulative amounts settled through the supply chain financing programsprogram for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 were $351$177 million, compared to $304$223 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021. These programs2022. The program did not significantly improveimpact our cash provided byflow from operating activities or free cash flow for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 as compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021.2022. See Note 2, "Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Standards" for further details.
Debt Ratings
Our cost of capital and ability to obtain external financing may be affected by our debt ratings, which the credit rating agencies review periodically. Below is a table that details our credit ratings by the various types of debt by rating agency. 
  Moody’s Investor
Services
 Standard
& Poor’s
Corporate Rating Ba1 BB+
Senior Unsecured Rating Ba2 BB+
Senior Secured RatingBaa2BBB-
Outlook Stable Stable
These credit ratings are considered to be below investment grade (with the exception of the Baa2 and BBB- Senior Secured Rating from Moody’s Investor Services and Standard & Poor’s, respectively, which are classified as investment grade). A credit rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities and may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the rating organization. Each rating should be evaluated independently of any other rating.

Outstanding Indebtedness
At SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, our total debt outstanding and our non-U.S. GAAP net debt consisted of the amounts set forth in the following table.
(In millions)(In millions)September 30, 2022December 31, 2021(In millions)June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Short-term borrowingsShort-term borrowings$2.4 $1.3 Short-term borrowings$313.6 $6.6 
Current portion of long-term debtCurrent portion of long-term debt401.0 487.2 Current portion of long-term debt20.7 434.0 
Total current debtTotal current debt403.4 488.5 Total current debt334.3 440.6 
Total long-term debt, less current portion(1)
Total long-term debt, less current portion(1)
3,235.7 3,219.6 
Total long-term debt, less current portion(1)
4,636.6 3,237.9 
Total debtTotal debt3,639.1 3,708.1 Total debt4,970.9 3,678.5 
Less: Cash and cash equivalentsLess: Cash and cash equivalents(248.8)(561.0)Less: Cash and cash equivalents(285.1)(456.1)
Non-U.S. GAAP net debtNon-U.S. GAAP net debt$3,390.3 $3,147.1 Non-U.S. GAAP net debt$4,685.8 $3,222.4 
(1)Amounts are net of unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs of $20$38 million and $19 million at SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively. See Note 13, “Debt and Credit Facilities”Facilities,” for further details.
Analysis of Historical Cash Flow
The following table shows the changes in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 2021.2022.
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Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions)(In millions)20222021Change(In millions)20232022Change
Net cash provided by operating activities$320.8 $377.5 $(56.7)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activitiesNet cash (used in) provided by operating activities$(6.6)$212.9 $(219.5)
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(183.8)(154.3)(29.5)Net cash used in investing activities(1,272.4)(122.2)(1,150.2)
Net cash used in financing activities(419.0)(379.2)(39.8)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) financing activities1,105.4 (357.3)1,462.7 
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalentsEffect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(30.2)1.5 (31.7)Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents2.6 (13.2)15.8 
In addition to net cash provided byfrom operating activities, we use free cash flow as a useful measure of performance and an indication of the strength and ability of our operations to generate cash. We define free cash flow as cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures (which is classified as an investing activity). Free cash flow is not defined under U.S. GAAP. Therefore, free cash flow should not be considered a substitute for net income or cash flow data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Free cash flow does not represent residual cash available for discretionary expenditures, as certain debt servicing requirements or other non-discretionary expenditures are not deducted from this measure. We historically have generated the majority of our annual free cash flow in the second half of the year. Below are the details of non-U.S. GAAP free cash flow for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and 2021.2022.
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions)(In millions)20222021Change(In millions)20232022Change
Cash flow provided by operating activities$320.8 $377.5 $(56.7)
Cash flow (used in) provided by operating activitiesCash flow (used in) provided by operating activities$(6.6)$212.9 $(219.5)
Capital expendituresCapital expenditures(183.5)(154.8)(28.7)Capital expenditures(123.7)(118.9)(4.8)
Non-U.S. GAAP free cash flowNon-U.S. GAAP free cash flow$137.3 $222.7 $(85.4)Non-U.S. GAAP free cash flow$(130.3)$94.0 $(224.3)
Operating Activities
NineSix Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 Compared with the Same Period in 20212022
Net cash used by operating activities was $7 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $213 million provided by operating activities was $321 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $378 million in 2021.2022. The decrease in cash provided byflow from operating activities was primarily driven by net cash used by our working capital accounts (inventories, trade receivables and accounts payables), which was $238the $175 million unfavorable in 2022 compared to 2021. There was lower cash generation from accounts payable by $169 million compared to 2021, which was primarily duetax deposit related to a higher rate of raw material inflation and higher freight costs duetentative agreement to supply disruptionssettle with the IRS that was made in the first nine monthssecond quarter of 2021. There was a higher use of cash for inventory of $120 million compared to 2021, partly driven by higher inventory due to raw material cost inflation, stock build to mitigate against supply chain disruptions2023 and lower sales volume.
This was partially offset by higher earnings and adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities ("non-cash adjustments") recorded in 20222023 compared to the same period in 2021.2022. Net earnings plus non-cash adjustments was a source of cash of $662$315 million in the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 compared to $541$450 million in 2021.2022.
Other assets and liabilities favorablyunfavorably impacted cash flow by $92$28 million compared to 2021.2022. This was partiallyprimarily due to the impact of incentive compensation, including lowerhigher cash payments made during the first quarter 2022,2023, as compared to the prior year, coupled with a higherlower accrual as of SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, as compared to the prior year. Value Added Tax payments were also favorable on
This was partially offset by higher net cash provided by our working capital accounts (inventories, trade receivables and accounts payables), which was $139 million favorable in 2023 compared to 2022. There was a lower use of cash for inventory of $204 million compared to 2022, primarily due to planned stock build in 2022 compared to inventory reduction efforts in 2023. The impact of trade receivables on cash flow from operating activities was $82 million favorable compared to 2022, as a result of the prior year.year over year impact of our accounts receivable factoring program and an increase in collections from our customers. The favorable cash flow impact of trade receivables and inventory was partially offset by accounts payable, which was unfavorable by $147 million compared to 2022, primarily due to lower purchases related to the current year inventory reduction efforts and lower sales volume.
Investing Activities
NineSix Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 Compared with the Same Period in 20212022
Net cash used in investing activities was $184$1,272 million in 20222023 compared to a use of $154$122 million in 2021.2022.
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The increase in net cash used in investing activities was primarily due to $29acquisition activities of $1,163 million. During the first quarter of 2023, we completed the acquisition of Liquibox for $1,148 million, in higher capital expenditures compared tonet of cash acquired, and during the prior year. The increase reflects the Company's continued investment in assets that support growth in automation, digitalsecond quarter of 2023, we had additional acquisition activity of $15 million. See Note 5, "Acquisitions," for further details.
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and sustainability. Investing activity also includedAdditionally, the settlement of foreign currency forward contracts which generated $5$10 million less cash in 20222023 as compared to the prior year.
These investing activities were partially offset by lower investments in SEE Ventures initiatives. In the first nine months of 2022, we had a use of cash of $12$2 million in SEE Ventures initiatives compared to $16 million in 2021. During the first quarter of 2022, we completed the acquisition of Foxpak Flexibles Ltd. and made an investment in a fund aimed to advance scalable recycling technologies, equipment upgrades and infrastructure solutions, which is being accounted for as an equity method investment. During the second quarter of 2022, we made an investment in the convertible debt of one investee company. Under the SEE Ventures initiative, we make select entrepreneurial investments that present opportunities to accelerate innovation and increase speed to market, while creating a sustainable competitive advantage. SEE Ventures is part of our capital allocation strategy focused on investing in early stage disruptive technologies and new business models for growth.2022.
Proceeds received from the disposal of property and equipment generated $8was $6 million of incremental cash inflowlower in 20222023 as compared to the prior year, primarily due to the sale of land in the UK.UK in the prior year.
Financing Activities
NineSix Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 Compared with the Same Period in 20212022
Net cash used inprovided by financing activities was $419$1,105 million in 2022,2023, compared to $379a use of $357 million used in 2021.2022. During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, the increase in cash outflows forinflows from financing activities waswere primarily due to debt related activities, which represented a usegenerated $1,271 million of cash in 2023, including the issuance of $15$775 million 6.125% Senior Notes due 2028, less $12 million in 2022, compared to cash generatedcapitalized issuance costs, $650 million of $59proceeds from Term Loan A due 2027, less $11 million in the prior year. In addition, the nettingcapitalized issuance costs and $306 million of common stock for tax withholding obligations relating to stock-based compensation was a use of $26 million in 2022 compared to a use of $15 million in the prior year and dividends paid of $90 million were $4 million higher than the prior year due to the increase in the quarterly dividends effective since the second quarter of 2021.

These financing activities werenet proceeds from short-term borrowings, partially offset by lowerthe extinguishment of 4.500% Senior Notes due 2023, resulting in cash outflow of $437 million (including the early payment premium of $5 million).
In addition, cash used for share repurchases of shares of $280was $80 million, compared to $330$250 million in the prior year.
Changes in Working Capital
 
(In millions)(In millions)September 30, 2022December 31, 2021Change(In millions)June 30, 2023December 31, 2022Change
Working capital (current assets less current liabilities)Working capital (current assets less current liabilities)$154.2 $62.3 $91.9 Working capital (current assets less current liabilities)$363.9 $35.0 $328.9 
Current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities)Current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities)1.1x1.0xCurrent ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities)1.2x1.0x
Quick ratio (current assets, less inventories divided by current liabilities)Quick ratio (current assets, less inventories divided by current liabilities)0.6x0.7xQuick ratio (current assets, less inventories divided by current liabilities)0.7x0.6x
The $92$329 million, or 148%940%, increase in working capital during the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 was primarily due the following:
increase in inventories, net of $237 million, primarily due to rising input costs and planned stock build as a result of supply disruptions;
decrease in current portion of long-term debt of $86$413 million, primarily due to the refinancingrepurchase of $475$426 million Term Loan A, which extended its maturity date to March 2027, partially offset by the reclassification of $393 million related to the4.500% Senior Notes due September 2023;
$47increase in advances and deposits of $178 million, decrease in accounts payable;primarily related to the IRS tax deposit;
increase in trade receivables, net of $17 million, primarily on higher sales in the current year; and
$16 million increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets including unrealized gains on derivative instruments.of $143 million, primarily related to the reclassification of trade receivables that serve as collateral for borrowings in our accounts receivable securitization programs;
increase in inventories, net of $73 million, due to inventory acquired in the Liquibox acquisition and inventory stock build;
decrease in accounts payable of $72 million;
decrease in other current liabilities of $54 million, reflecting the payment of performance-based compensation and profit sharing in the first quarter 2023, offset by current year accruals.
The increases in working capital were partially offset by:
$312 million increase in short-term borrowings of $307 million;
decrease in cash and cash equivalents which was largelyof $171 million; and
decrease in trade receivables, net of $124 million, primarily due to the result of share repurchases.reclassification to prepaid expenses and other current assets related to our accounts receivable securitization programs.
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Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
The $31$68 million, or 12%20%, decreaseincrease in stockholders’ equity in the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 was primarily due to the following:
net earnings of $161 million;
cumulative translation adjustment gain of $33 million;
stock issued for profit sharing contribution paid in stock of $24 million; and
the recognition of pension items within AOCL of $2 million.
These increases were partially offset by:
repurchases of 4,527,8871,529,575 shares of our common stock for $280$80 million, including commissions paid (See Note 19, “Stockholders’ Equity”Equity,” for further details);
CTA loss of $149 million; and
dividends paid on our common stock and dividend equivalent accruals related to unvested equity awards of $90 million.
These decreases were partially offset by:
net earnings of $397$58 million; and
unrealized gainslosses on derivative instruments of $50 million;
stock issued for profit sharing contribution paid in stock of $23 million;
the effect of share-based incentive compensation of $15 million, including the impact of share-based compensation expense and shares withheld on vested share-based compensation to cover the employee tax withholding obligations; and
the recognition of pension items within AOCL of $3$13 million.
Derivative Financial Instruments
Interest Rate Swaps
The information set forth in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q in Note 14, “Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” under the caption “Interest Rate Swaps” is incorporated herein by reference.
Net Investment Hedge
The information set forth in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q in Note 14, “Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” under the caption “Net Investment Hedge” is incorporated herein by reference.
Other Derivative Instruments
The information set forth in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q in Note 14, “Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” under the caption “Other Derivative Instruments” is incorporated herein by reference.
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
At SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, we were party to foreign currency forward contracts, which did not have a significant impact on our liquidity.
The information set forth in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q in Note 14, “Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” under the caption “Foreign Currency Forward Contracts Designated as Cash Flow Hedges” and “Foreign Currency Forward Contracts Not Designated as Hedges” is incorporated herein by reference. For further discussion about these contracts and other financial instruments, see Part I, Item 3, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.”
Recently Issued Statements of Financial Accounting Standards, Accounting Guidance and Disclosure Requirements
We are subject to recently issued statements of financial accounting standards, accounting guidance and disclosure requirements. Note 2, “Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Standards” which is contained in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, describes these new accounting standards and is incorporated herein by reference.
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
There have been no material changes in our critical accounting policies and estimates from those disclosed in our 20212022 Form 10-K. For a discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates, refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
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Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in Part II, Item 7 of our 20212022 Form 10-K.
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are exposed to market risk from changes in the conditions in the global financial markets, interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices and the creditworthiness of our customers and suppliers, which may adversely affect our consolidated financial condition and results of operations. We seek to minimize these risks through regular operating and financing activities and, when deemed appropriate, through the use of derivative financial instruments. We do not purchase, hold or sell derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.
Interest Rates
From time to time, we may use interest rate swaps, collars or options to manage our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. At SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, we had no outstanding interest rate swaps, collars or options.
The information set forth in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q in Note 14, “Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” under the caption “Interest Rate Swaps,” is incorporated herein by reference.
See Note 15, “Fair Value Measurements, Equity Investments and Other Financial Instruments,” for details of the methodology and inputs used to determine the fair value of our fixed rate debt. The fair value of our fixed rate debt varies with changes in interest rates. Generally, the fair value of fixed rate debt will increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. A hypothetical 10% increase in interest rates would result in a decrease of $76$81 million in the fair value of the total debt balance at SeptemberJune 30, 2022.2023. These changes in the fair value of our fixed rate debt do not alter our obligations to repay the outstanding principal amount or any related interest of such debt.
Foreign Exchange Rates
Operations
As a large global organization, we face exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. These exposures may change over time as business practices evolve and could materially impact our consolidated financial condition and results of operations in the future. See Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” above for the impacts that foreign currency translation had on our operations.
Argentina
Economic events in Argentina, including the default on some of its international debt obligations, which have subsequently been renegotiated, exposed us to heightened levels of foreign currency exchange risks. Despite some recent debt restructuring, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on the Argentine Peso continue to impact our financial results. As of July 1, 2018, Argentina was designated as a highly inflationary economy. We recognized a net foreign currency exchange loss of $2$3 million and $6 million in the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, respectively, and $1 million and $3 million and $4 million in the three and ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2021,2022, respectively, within Other expense, net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, related to the designation of Argentina as a highly inflationary economy under U.S. GAAP. See Note 1, "Organization and Basis of Presentation," for additional information. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, approximately 1% of our consolidated net sales were derived from our products sold in Argentina and our net assets include $4$6 million of cash and cash equivalents domiciled in Argentina. Also, as of SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, our Argentina subsidiaries had cumulative translation losses of $22 million.

Russia
Recent fluctuations of the ruble hashave exposed us to heightened levels of foreign currency exchange risks. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, approximately 1% of our consolidated net sales were derived from products sold in Russia. Assets include $8$3 million of
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cash and cash equivalents domiciled in Russia. Also, as of SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, our Russia subsidiary had cumulative translation losses of $21$45 million.
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Brazil
Recent economic events in Brazil, including changes in the benchmark interest rate set by the Brazilian Central Bank, have exposed us to heightened levels of foreign currency exchange risks. However, as of SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, we do not anticipate these events will have a material impact on our 20222023 results of operations. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, approximately 2%3% of our consolidated net sales were derived from products sold in Brazil and net assets include $19$16 million of cash and cash equivalents domiciled in Brazil. Also, as of SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, our Brazil subsidiaries had cumulative translation losses of $68$59 million.
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
We use foreign currency forward contracts to fix the amounts payable or receivable on some transactions denominated in foreign currencies. A hypothetical 10% adverse change in foreign exchange rates at SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 would have caused us to pay approximately $20$42 million to terminate these contracts. Based on our overall foreign exchange exposure, we estimate this change would not materially affect our financial position and liquidity. The effect on our results of operations would be substantially offset by the impact of the hedged items.
Our foreign currency forward contracts are described in Note 14, “Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” which is incorporated herein by reference.
Net Investment Hedge
TheIn February 2023, the €400.0 million 4.500% senior notes issued in June 2015 arethat were previously designated as a net investment hedge, hedging a portion of our net investment in a certain European subsidiary against fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.rates, was repaid.
In the first quarter of 2023, we entered into a series of cross-currency swaps with a combined notional amount of $433 million. Each of these cross-currency swaps were designated as net investment hedges of the Company's foreign currency exposure of its net investment in certain Euro-functional currency subsidiaries with Euro-denominated net assets, and the Company pays a fixed rate of Euro-based interest and receives a fixed rate of U.S. dollar interest. The decrease inCompany has elected the translatedspot method for assessing the effectiveness of these contracts. The maturity date for this series of cross-currency swaps is February 1, 2028. The fair value of the debt was $43 million, net of taxthis hedge as of SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 was a $9 million loss and is reflected in AOCL,included within Other non-current liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, we recorded less than $1 million and $1 million of interest income related to these contracts, respectively, which is reflected in Interest expense, net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedges of net investments in foreign operations, settlements and changes in fair values of the derivative instruments are recognized in unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments for net investment hedge, a component of AOCL, net of taxes, to offset the changes in the values of the net investments being hedged. Any portion of the net investment hedge that is determined to be ineffective is recorded in Other expense, net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Other Derivative Instruments
We may use other derivative instruments from time to time to manage exposure to foreign exchange rates and to access international financing transactions. These instruments can potentially limit foreign exchange exposure by swapping borrowings denominated in one currency for borrowings denominated in another currency.
Outstanding Debt
Our outstanding debt is generally denominated in the functional currency of the borrower or in euros as is the case with the issuance of €400 million of 4.500% senior notes due 2023.borrower. We believe that this enables us to better match operating cash flows with debt service requirements and to better match the currency of assets and liabilities. The U.S. dollar equivalent amount of outstanding debt denominated in a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar was $426$125 million and $492$467 million at SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively.
Customer Credit
We are exposed to credit risk from our customers. In the normal course of business, we extend credit to our customers if they satisfy pre-defined credit criteria. We maintain an allowance for credit losses on trade receivables for estimated losses resulting
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from the failure of our customers to make required payments. An additional allowance may be required if the financial condition of our customers deteriorates. Our customers may default on their obligations to us due to bankruptcy, lack of liquidity, operational failure or other reasons.
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Item 4.Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that our employees accumulate this information and communicate it to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (our principal executive officer) and our Chief Financial Officer (our principal financial officer), as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding the required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only “reasonable assurance” of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily must apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures under Rule 13a-15. Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, supervised and participated in this evaluation. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the “reasonable assurance” level.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended SeptemberJune 30, 20222023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
 

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PART II.OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
The information set forth in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q in Note 18, “Commitments and Contingencies” under the captions “Settlement Agreement Tax Deduction,” “Securities Class Action,”Deduction” and “Environmental Matters” is incorporated herein by reference. See also Part I, Item 3, “Legal Proceedings,” of our 20212022 Form 10-K, as subsequently updated by our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Item 1A.Risk Factors
Reference is made to Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in our 20212022 Form 10-K for information concerning risks that may materially affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. The “Risk Factors” in the Company's 2021 Form 10-K should be read in conjunction with the additional risk factor below.
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine could adversely affect our results of operations.
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has had and will likely continue toThere have a negative impact on our employees and operations both within and outside the region. As a result of the ongoing conflict and the global response, including the current and future sanctions and export controls, our operations may continue to be adversely impacted by, among other things, disruptionsbeen no significant changes to our supply chain and logistics, increases in costs particularly for our raw materials, losses from currency translation, and an inability to repatriate income earned in Russia.
As of September 30, 2022, the net assets of the Company's subsidiaries in Russia and Ukraine were $79 million and $4 million, respectively. While our exposure to the region is small and our industry is not currently the primary target of sanctions or export controls, the evolution and potential escalation of the conflict and actions taken by governments in response to such conflict, and the consequences, economic or otherwise, are unpredictable. As a result, we cannot predict the immediate or longer-term effects of the conflict on the global economy, the performance of the packaging industry in general or the impact it may have on our business and results of operations.risk factors since December 31, 2022.
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
(c)     Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The table below sets forth the total number of shares of our common stock, par value $0.10 per share, that we repurchased in each month of the quarter ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, the average price paid per share and the maximum approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under our publicly announced plans or programs.
Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)
Average Price Paid Per ShareTotal Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Announced
Plans or Programs
Maximum Approximate 
Dollar Value of Shares 
that May Yet be 
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs (1)
Balance as of June 30, 2022$646,339,467 
July 1, 2022 through July 31, 2022— $— — 646,339,467 
August 1, 2022 through August 31, 2022— $— — 646,339,467 
September 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022614,190 $48.81 614,190 616,358,188 
Total614,190 614,190 $616,358,188 
Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)
Average Price Paid Per ShareTotal Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Announced
Plans or Programs
Maximum Approximate 
Dollar Value of Shares 
that May Yet be 
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs (1)
Balance as of March 31, 2023$536,509,713 
April 1, 2023 through April 30, 2023— $— — 536,509,713 
May 1, 2023 through May 31, 2023— $— — 536,509,713 
June 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023— $— — 536,509,713 
Total$536,509,713
(1)On August 2, 2021, the Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program of $1.0 billion. This program has no expiration and replacesreplaced the previous authorization. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, there was $616$537 million remaining under the currently authorized repurchase program. From time to time we acquire shares by means of open-market transactions, including through plans complying with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and privately negotiated transactions, including accelerated share repurchase programs, pursuant to our publicly announced
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program described above. In addition, we have historically withheld shares from awards under our Omnibus Incentive Plan pursuant to the provision thereof that permits tax withholding obligations or other legally required charges to be satisfied by having us withhold shares from an award under that plan. During the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2022,2023, no shares were withheld pursuant to this provision.


Item 5.Other Information
During the three months ended June 30, 2023, no director or officer (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Exchange Act) of the Company adopted, modified or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
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Item 6.Exhibits
 
Exhibit
Number
 Description
3.1 
3.2 
10.1
31.1 
31.2 
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101.INS Inline XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.LAB Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PRE Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
101.DEF Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained within Exhibit 101)



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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 Sealed Air Corporation
    
Date: November 1, 2022August 8, 2023By: /S/ ChristopherDustin J. Stephens, Jr.Semach
   ChristopherDustin J. Stephens, Jr.Semach
   Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer)

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