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**Kellanova (K) Q1 2025 Financial Summary** **Financial Health & Performance:** - **Revenue:** $3,083 million, down 4% YoY due to unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates. - **Profit Margins:** Gross margin increased by 210 basis points YoY to 34.3% due to lapping of network optimization costs. - **Net Income:** $308 million, up 17% YoY, with earnings per share (EPS) at $0.88. - **Cash Flow:** Operating cash flow was $116 million, down from $364 million YoY due to lapping of postretirement benefit plan distribution. **Segment Performance:** - **North America:** Net sales down 4% YoY, operating profit down 9% YoY due to volume decline and negative operating leverage. - **Europe:** Net sales down 3% YoY, operating profit up 227% YoY due to lapping of network optimization costs. - **Latin America:** Net sales down 15% YoY, operating profit down 32% YoY due to unfavorable foreign currency and increased brand investment. - **AMEA:** Net sales up 3% YoY, operating profit down 2% YoY due to adverse foreign currency impacts. **Trends & Uncertainties:** - **Foreign Currency:** Unfavorable exchange rates impacted net sales and operating profit. - **Restructuring:** Ongoing restructuring programs aim to improve long-term profit growth and margin targets. - **Merger:** Proposed merger with Mars, Incorporated, subject to regulatory approvals, expected to close in H1 2025. - **Inflation & Commodity Prices:** Moderate supply chain cost inflation expected, with plans to offset through productivity initiatives and revenue growth management. **Future Operations Impact:** - **Liquidity:** Adequate cash and marketable security balances, operating cash flows, and credit facilities to meet operating, investing, and financing needs. - **Debt:** Repayment of €600 million Euro Notes due 2025 with U.S. commercial paper. - **Share Repurchases:** $1.3 billion remaining under the share repurchase authorization, with no shares repurchased in Q1 2025. **Market Risks:** - **Foreign Exchange:** Volatile market conditions and geopolitical events may impact foreign currency denominated earnings. - **Commodity Prices:** Exposure to price fluctuations in raw and packaging materials, fuel, and energy. - **Geopolitical Instability:** Potential impacts on global economy, supply chain, and inflationary pressures. **Controls & Procedures:** - Effective disclosure controls and procedures in place, with no material changes during Q1 2025. **Risk Factors:** - No material changes from those disclosed in the 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K.