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COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, INC.
REPORTS SECOND-QUARTER 2012 RESULTS

·  
Second-quarter diluted earnings per share totaled 67 cents on a reported basis or 73 cents on a comparable basis.

·  
Net sales were $2.2 billion, down 8½ percent on a reported basis, flat on a currency neutral basis, and down 2 percent on a currency neutral basis excluding the impact of the French excise tax increase.

·  
Operating income was $301 million on a reported basis and $328 million on a comparable basis; comparable operating income was down 11 percent, and down 2 percent on a currency neutral basis.

·  
Second-quarter volume declined 6 percent reflecting the impact of unfavorable weather, the French excise tax increase, and prior year growth hurdles.

·  
CCE now expects to repurchase at least $600 million of its shares by the end of 2012.

·  
CCE expects full-year 2012 comparable diluted earnings per share in a range of $2.18 to $2.24, including a negative currency impact of approximately 10 percent at recent rates.


ATLANTA, July 23, 2012 – Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: CCE) today reported second-quarter 2012 diluted earnings per share of 67 cents on a reported basis and 73 cents on a comparable basis. Reported operating income for the quarter totaled $301 million; comparable operating income totaled $328 million, down 11 percent on a comparable basis and down 2 percent on a comparable and currency neutral basis versus second-quarter 2011 results. Currency translation negatively affected second-quarter 2012 earnings per diluted share by 8 cents, or 10½ percent. Items affecting comparability and other pro forma adjustments are detailed on pages 11 through 15 of this release.
 
Second-quarter net sales totaled $2.2 billion, a decline of 8½ percent from the same quarter a year ago, flat on a currency neutral basis, and down 2 percent on a currency neutral basis excluding the impact of the French excise tax increase.
 
“As we face a unique combination of unfavorable weather and ongoing marketplace challenges, we continue to closely manage each element of the business to drive results and deliver against our objectives,” said John F. Brock, chairman and chief executive officer. “By executing against our strong sales and operating plans, controlling costs, and leveraging our strong balance sheet, we remain confident in our ability to create increasing value for our customers, and importantly, for our shareowners.”
 
Operating Review
Total second-quarter volume declined 6 percent, reflecting unfavorable weather, the impact of the French excise tax increase, and prior year hurdles. Despite unfavorable weather throughout the second quarter, there was sequential improvement in volume growth late in the quarter. Declines were consistent in both the sparkling and still categories. Energy continued to achieve growth, up 16 percent, and Coke Zero grew 2½ percent. Total volume in Great Britain declined 4½ percent, while volume in continental Europe (including Norway and Sweden) declined 7 percent.
 
Second-quarter net pricing per case grew 6½ percent and cost of sales per case grew 6½ percent, both including the impact of the French excise tax increase. Excluding the impact of the French excise tax increase, net pricing per case increased 4 percent, and cost of sales per case increased 3 percent. Operating expenses were essentially flat, reflecting timing of market initiatives offset by continued expense control and volume declines. These figures are comparable and currency neutral.
 
“The challenges of the second quarter demonstrate the importance of our commitment to outstanding day-to-day execution, exceptional customer service, and sustained cost control efforts,” said Hubert Patricot, executive vice president and president, European Group. “Maximizing these strengths is essential as we work to deliver our full-year objectives.
 
“Looking ahead, we will work to successfully execute our initiatives in support of the London Olympics and Paralympics, which remain a unique multi-year opportunity for CCE to build brands, enhance relationships with our customers, and demonstrate our world-class capabilities,” Mr. Patricot said. “We believe our support of the Olympics and Paralympics will prove an enduring, long-term benefit to our company and I am confident that everyone at CCE is fully prepared to make our Olympic effort a success.”
 
Share Repurchase
As previously announced, CCE began a new $1 billion share repurchase program in January 2012. During the second quarter, CCE repurchased $225 million of its shares and has repurchased $375 million year to date.
 
The current share repurchase program allows for a total repurchase of $1 billion, and as previously disclosed, is capped at a total of 65 million shares, including the prior repurchase program completed in 2011. Through the second-quarter 2012, CCE has repurchased 51.5 million shares under both programs. CCE now expects to repurchase at least $600 million of its shares by the end of 2012 subject to the cumulative share cap of 65 million shares.  These plans may be adjusted depending on economic, operating, or other factors, including acquisition opportunities.
Full-Year 2012 Outlook
 
For 2012, CCE expects comparable earnings per diluted share in a range of $2.18 to $2.24, including the negative impact of currency translation.  Based on recent rates, currency translation would decrease full-year and third-quarter earnings per diluted share approximately 10 percent and 12 percent, respectively. Net sales are expected to grow in a mid-single-digit range, with operating income growth in a mid-single-digit range. Our outlook for earnings per diluted share, net sales, and operating income include the impact of the French excise tax increase and is comparable.  Net sales and operating income guidance is also currency neutral.
 
Based on recent currency rates, the company now expects 2012 free cash flow in a range of $475 million to $500 million, with capital expenditures in a range of $375 million to $400 million.  Weighted average cost of debt is expected to be approximately 3 percent and the effective tax rate for 2012 is expected to be in a range of 26 percent to 28 percent.

 
Conference Call
CCE will host a conference call with investors and analysts today at 10 a.m. ET.  The call can be accessed through our website at www.cokecce.com.
 
Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. is the leading Western European marketer, distributor, and producer of bottle and can liquid nonalcoholic refreshment and one of the world’s largest independent Coca-Cola bottlers.  CCE is the sole licensed bottler for products of The Coca-Cola Company in Belgium, continental France, Great Britain, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden.  For more information about our company, please visit our website at www.cokecce.com.

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Forward-Looking Statements

Included in this news release are forward-looking management comments and other statements that reflect management’s current outlook for future periods. As always, these expectations are based on currently available competitive, financial, and economic data along with our current operating plans and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this news release should be read in conjunction with the risks and uncertainties discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, and other SEC filings.


 
 
 

 
 
 


COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, INC.
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 
(Unaudited; In Millions, Except Per Share Data)
 
             
   
Second Quarter
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Net Sales
  $ 2,208     $ 2,407  
Cost of Sales
    1,401       1,513  
Gross Profit
    807       894  
Selling, Delivery, and Administrative Expenses
    506       535  
Operating Income
    301       359  
Interest Expense
    23       20  
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
    2       (2 )
Income Before Income Taxes
    280       337  
Income Tax Expense
    75       91  
Net Income
  $ 205     $ 246  
Basic Earnings Per Share
  $ 0.68     $ 0.76  
Diluted Earnings Per Share
  $ 0.67     $ 0.74  
Dividends Declared Per Share
  $ 0.16     $ 0.13  
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
    298       323  
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
    305       331  


 
 

 

COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, INC.
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 
(Unaudited; In Millions, Except Per Share Data)
 
             
   
First Six Months
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Net Sales
  $ 4,076     $ 4,251  
Cost of Sales
    2,613       2,696  
Gross Profit
    1,463       1,555  
Selling, Delivery, and Administrative Expenses
    991       1,032  
Operating Income
    472       523  
Interest Expense
    46       39  
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
    3       (3 )
Income Before Income Taxes
    429       481  
Income Tax Expense
    115       129  
Net Income
  $ 314     $ 352  
Basic Earnings Per Share
  $ 1.04     $ 1.08  
Diluted Earnings Per Share
  $ 1.02     $ 1.05  
Dividends Declared Per Share
  $ 0.32     $ 0.25  
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
    300       326  
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
    308       335  



 
 

 

COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, INC.
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
                               (Unaudited; In Millions)
                       
                         
   
Second Quarter
   
First Six Months
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Net Income
  $ 205     $ 246     $ 314     $ 352  
Components of Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
                       
     Currency Translations
    (130 )     20       (8 )     195  
     Net Investment Hedges, Net of Tax
    13       (4 )     8       (6 )
     Cash Flow Hedges, Net of Tax
    (2 )     7       (3 )     24  
     Pension Plan Liability Adjustments, Net of Tax
    4       2       7       3  
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
    (115 )     25       4       216  
Comprehensive Income
  $ 90     $ 271     $ 318     $ 568  


 
 

 

COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, INC.
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(Unaudited; In Millions)
 
             
   
June 29,
   
December 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
ASSETS
           
Current:
           
     Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 422     $ 684  
     Trade accounts receivable, net
    1,688       1,387  
     Amounts receivable from The Coca-Cola Company
    66       64  
     Inventories
    455       403  
    Other current assets
    194       148  
          Total Current Assets
    2,825       2,686  
Property, plant, and equipment, net
    2,163       2,230  
Franchise license intangible assets, net
    3,770       3,771  
Goodwill
    124       124  
Other noncurrent assets
    352       283  
Total Assets
  $ 9,234     $ 9,094  
LIABILITIES
               
Current:
               
     Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  $ 1,821     $ 1,716  
     Amounts payable to The Coca-Cola Company
    132       116  
     Current portion of debt
    396       16  
          Total Current Liabilities
    2,349       1,848  
Debt, less current portion
    2,761       2,996  
Other noncurrent liabilities
    165       160  
Noncurrent deferred income tax liabilities
    1,195       1,191  
Total Liabilities
    6,470       6,195  
                 
SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY
               
Common stock
    3       3  
Additional paid-in capital
    3,797       3,745  
Reinvested earnings
    855       638  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (469 )     (473 )
Common stock in treasury, at cost
    (1,422 )     (1,014 )
Total Shareowners' Equity
    2,764       2,899  
Total Liabilities and Shareowners' Equity
  $ 9,234     $ 9,094  


 
 

 

COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, INC.
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
(Unaudited; In Millions)
 
             
             
   
First Six Months
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
           
Net income
  $ 314     $ 352  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash derived from operating activities:
 
Depreciation and amortization
    170       161  
Share-based compensation expense
    20       23  
Deferred income tax benefit
    (22 )     (37 )
Pension expense less than contributions
    (46 )     (5 )
Net change in assets and liabilities
    (206 )     (238 )
Net cash derived from operating activities
    230       256  
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
               
   Capital asset investments
    (183 )     (181 )
   Capital asset disposals
    13       -  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (170 )     (181 )
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
               
Net change in commercial paper
    166       24  
Issuances of debt
    -       400  
Payments on debt
    (10 )     (7 )
Shares repurchased under share repurchase program
    (375 )     (400 )
Dividend payments on common stock
    (95 )     (81 )
Net cash received from The Coca-Cola Company for transaction-related items
    -       48  
Other financing activities
    (8 )     8  
Net cash used in financing activities
    (322 )     (8 )
Net effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    -       16  
Net Change In Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (262 )     83  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period
    684       321  
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
  $ 422     $ 404  


 
 

 

COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, INC.
 
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP INCOME (a)
 
(Unaudited; In Millions, Except Per Share Data which is calculated prior to rounding)
 
                                                                   
                                                                   
                                                                   
   
Second-Quarter 2012
 
   
Net Sales
   
Cost of Sales
   
Gross Profit
   
Selling, Delivery, and Administrative Expenses
   
Operating Income
   
Interest Expense
   
Other Nonoperating Income
   
Income Before Income Tax
   
Income Tax Expense
   
Net Income
   
Diluted Earnings Per Share
 
Reported (GAAP) (b)
  $ 2,208       1,401       807       506       301       23       2       280       75     $ 205     $ 0.67  
Items Impacting Comparability:
                                                                                 
Mark-to-Market Effects (c)
    -       (7 )     7       (6 )     13       -       -       13       4       9       0.03  
Restructuring Charges (d)
    -       -       -       (14 )     14       -       -       14       4       10       0.03  
Comparable (non-GAAP)
  $ 2,208       1,394       814       486       328       23       2       307       83     $ 224     $ 0.73  
                                      Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding       305  
                                                                                         
                                                                                         
   
Second-Quarter 2011
   
   
Net Sales
   
Cost of Sales
   
Gross Profit
   
Selling, Delivery, and Administrative Expenses
   
Operating Income
   
Interest Expense
   
Other Nonoperating Expense
   
Income Before Income Tax
   
Income Tax Expense
   
Net Income
   
Diluted Earnings Per Share
 
Reported (GAAP) (b)
  $ 2,407       1,513       894       535       359       20       (2 )     337       91     $ 246     $ 0.74  
Items Impacting Comparability:
                                                                                 
Mark-to-Market Effects (c)
    -       1       (1 )     (4 )     3       -       -       3       1       2       0.01  
Restructuring Charges (d)
    -       -       -       (1 )     1       -       -       1       -       1       -  
Tax Indemnification Charges (e)
    -       -       -       (5 )     5       -       -       5       1       4       0.01  
Comparable (non-GAAP)
  $ 2,407       1,514       893       525       368       20       (2 )     346       93     $ 253     $ 0.76  
                                        Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding       331  


(a) These non-GAAP measures are provided to allow investors to more clearly evaluate our operating performance and business trends. Management uses this information to review results excluding items that are not necessarily indicative of ongoing results.  The adjusting items are based on established defined terms and thresholds and represent all material items management considered for year-over-year comparability.
(b) As reflected in CCE's U.S. GAAP Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
(c) Amounts represent the net out of period mark-to-market impact of non-designated commodity hedges.
(d) Amounts represent non-recurring restructuring charges.
(e) Amounts represent post-Merger changes to certain underlying tax matters covered by our indemnification to TCCC for periods prior to the Merger.




 
 

 

COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, INC.
 
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP INCOME (a)
 
(Unaudited; In Millions, Except Per Share Data which is calculated prior to rounding)
 
                                                                   
                                                                   
                                                                   
   
First Six Months 2012
 
   
Net Sales
   
Cost of Sales
   
Gross Profit
   
Selling, Delivery, and Administrative Expenses
   
Operating Income
   
Interest Expense
   
Other Nonoperating Income
   
Income Before Income Tax
   
Income Tax Expense
   
Net Income
   
Diluted Earnings Per Share
 
Reported (GAAP) (b)
  $ 4,076       2,613       1,463       991       472       46       3       429       115     $ 314     $ 1.02  
Items Impacting Comparability:
                                                                                 
Mark-to-Market Effects (c)
    -       (5 )     5       (4 )     9       -       -       9       3       6       0.02  
Restructuring Charges (d)
    -       -       -       (22 )     22       -       -       22       6       16       0.05  
Comparable (non-GAAP)
  $ 4,076       2,608       1,468       965       503       46       3       460       124     $ 336     $ 1.09  
                                                Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding       308  
                                                                                         
                                                                                         
   
First Six Months 2011
                                                                 
   
Net Sales
   
Cost of Sales
   
Gross Profit
   
Selling, Delivery, and Administrative Expenses
   
Operating Income
   
Interest Expense
   
Other Nonoperating Expense
   
Income Before Income Tax
   
Income Tax Expense
   
Net Income
   
Diluted Earnings Per Share
 
Reported (GAAP) (b)
  $ 4,251       2,696       1,555       1,032       523       39       (3 )     481       129     $ 352     $ 1.05  
Items Impacting Comparability:
                                                                                 
Mark-to-Market Effects (c)
    -       1       (1 )     1       (2 )     -       -       (2 )     -       (2 )     -  
Restructuring Charges (d)
    -       -       -       (15 )     15       -       -       15       4       11       0.03  
Tax Indemnification Charges (e)
    -       -       -       (5 )     5       -       -       5       1       4       0.01  
Comparable (non-GAAP)
  $ 4,251       2,697       1,554       1,013       541       39       (3 )     499       134     $ 365     $ 1.09  
                                                Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding       335  
                                                                                         
                                                                                         
                                                                                         
(a) These non-GAAP measures are provided to allow investors to more clearly evaluate our operating performance and business trends. Management uses this information to review results excluding items that are not necessarily indicative of ongoing results. The adjusting items are based on established defined terms and thresholds and represent all material items management considered for year-over-year comparability.
 
(b) As reflected in CCE's U.S. GAAP Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
   
(c) Amounts represent the net out of period mark-to-market impact of non-designated commodity hedges.
   
(d) Amounts represent non-recurring restructuring charges.
   
(e) Amounts represent post-Merger changes to certain underlying tax matters covered by our indemnification to TCCC for periods prior to the Merger.
 


 
 

 

COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, INC.
 
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP SEGMENT INCOME (a)
(Unaudited; In Millions)
 
                   
                   
                   
   
Second-Quarter 2012
 
   
Europe
   
Corporate
   
Operating Income
Reported (GAAP) (b)
  $ 350       (49 )   $ 301  
Items Impacting Comparability:
                 
Mark-to-Market Effects (c)
    -       13       13  
Restructuring Charges (d)
    14       -       14  
Comparable (non-GAAP)
  $ 364       (36 )   $ 328  
                         
                         
                         
                         
   
Second-Quarter 2011
 
   
Europe
   
Corporate
   
Operating Income
Reported (GAAP) (b)
  $ 408       (49 )   $ 359  
Items Impacting Comparability:
                 
Mark-to-Market Effects (c)
    -       3       3  
Restructuring Charges (d)
    1       -       1  
Tax Indemnification Charges (e)
    -       5       5  
Comparable (non-GAAP)
  $ 409       (41 )   $ 368  
                         
                         
                         
                         
(a) These non-GAAP measures are provided to allow investors to more clearly evaluate our operating performance and business trends. Management uses this information to review results excluding items that are not necessarily indicative of ongoing results. The adjusting items are based on established defined terms and thresholds and represent all material items management considered for year-over-year comparability.
(b) As reflected in CCE's U.S. GAAP Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
(c) Amounts represent the net out of period mark-to-market impact of non-designated commodity hedges.
(d) Amounts represent non-recurring restructuring charges.
 
(e) Amounts represent post-Merger changes to certain underlying tax matters covered by our indemnification to TCCC for periods prior to the Merger.




 
 

 

COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, INC.
 
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP SEGMENT INCOME (a)
(Unaudited; In Millions)
 
                   
                   
                   
   
First Six Months 2012
 
   
Europe
   
Corporate
   
Operating Income
Reported (GAAP) (b)
  $ 557       (85 )   $ 472  
Items Impacting Comparability:
                 
Mark-to-Market Effects (c)
    -       9       9  
Restructuring Charges (d)
    22       -       22  
Comparable (non-GAAP)
  $ 579       (76 )   $ 503  
                         
                         
                         
                         
   
First Six Months 2011
 
   
Europe
   
Corporate
   
Operating Income
Reported (GAAP) (b)
  $ 608       (85 )   $ 523  
Items Impacting Comparability:
                 
Mark-to-Market Effects (c)
    -       (2 )     (2 )
Restructuring Charges (d)
    15       -       15  
Tax Indemnification Charges (e)
    -       5       5  
Comparable (non-GAAP)
  $ 623       (82 )   $ 541  
                         
                         
                         
                         
(a) These non-GAAP measures are provided to allow investors to more clearly evaluate our operating performance and business trends. Management uses this information to review results excluding items that are not necessarily indicative of ongoing results. The adjusting items are based on established defined terms and thresholds and represent all material items management considered for year-over-year comparability.
(b) As reflected in CCE's U.S. GAAP Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
(c) Amounts represent the net out of period mark-to-market impact of non-designated commodity hedges.
(d) Amounts represent non-recurring restructuring charges.
 
(e) Amounts represent post-Merger changes to certain underlying tax matters covered by our indemnification to TCCC for periods prior to the Merger.


 
 

 

COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(Unaudited; In Millions, Except Percentages)
               
     
Second-Quarter 2012 Change Versus Second-Quarter 2011
 
First Six Months 2012 Change Versus First Six Months 2011
Net Sales Per Case
             
Change in Net Sales per Case
    (2.5 )%     (0.5 )%
 
Impact of Excluding Post Mix, Non-Trade, and Other
    0.0 %     (0.5 )%
 
Impact of Currency Exchange Rate Changes
    9.0 %     6.5 %
Bottle and Can Net Pricing Per Case
               
   Including French Excise Tax Increase
    6.5 %     5.5 %
 
Impact of French Excise Tax Increase
    (2.5 )%     (2.5 )%
Comparable Currency-Neutral Bottle and Can
               
   Net Pricing Per Case(a)
    4.0 %     3.0 %
                   
Cost of Sales Per Case
               
Change in Cost of Sales per Case
    (2.5 )%     0.0 %
 
Impact of Excluding Post Mix, Non-Trade, and Other
    0.0 %     (0.5 )%
 
Impact of Currency Exchange Rate Changes
    9.0 %     6.5 %
Bottle and Can Cost of Sales Per Case
               
   Including French Excise Tax Increase
    6.5 %     6.0 %
 
Impact of French Excise Tax Increase
    (3.5 )%     (3.5 )%
Comparable Currency-Neutral Bottle and Can
               
   Cost of Sales Per Case(a)
    3.0 %     2.5 %
                   
Physical Case Bottle and Can Volume
               
Comparable Bottle and Can Volume(b)
    (6.0 )%     (3.5 )%
                   
                   
     
First Six Months
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow (c)
    2012       2011  
Net Cash Derived From Operating Activities
  $ 230     $ 256  
Less: Capital Asset Investments
    (183 )     (181 )
Add: Capital Asset Disposals
    13       -  
Free Cash Flow
    $ 60     $ 75  
                   
     
June 29, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
Reconciliation of Net Debt (d)
               
Current Portion of Third Party Debt
  $ 396     $ 16  
Debt, Less Current Portion
    2,761       2,996  
Less: Cash and Cash Equivalents
    (422 )     (684 )
Net Debt
    $ 2,735     $ 2,328  
                   
(a) The non-GAAP financial measures "Comparable Currency-Neutral Bottle and Can Net Pricing Per Case" and "Comparable Currency-Neutral Bottle and Can Cost of Sales per Case" are used to more clearly evaluate bottle and can pricing and cost trends in the marketplace. These measures exclude: (1) items not directly related to bottle and can pricing or cost; (2) currency exchange rate changes; and (3) the impact of the French excise tax increase effective January 1, 2012.
(b) The non-GAAP measure "Comparable Bottle and Can Volume" is used to analyze the performance of our business on a constant period basis. There were the same number of selling days in both the second quarter and first six months of 2012 and 2011.
(c) The non-GAAP measure "Free Cash Flow" is provided to focus management and investors on the cash available for debt reduction, dividend distributions, share repurchase, and acquisition opportunities.
(d) The non-GAAP measure "Net Debt" is used to more clearly evaluate our capital structure and leverage.