6-K
Dole plc (DOLE)
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16. UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of February, 2025
Commission File Number 001-40695
Dole plc
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
29 North Anne Street, Dublin 7,
D07 PH36, Ireland
200 S. Tryon St, Suite #600, Charlotte, NC
United States 28202
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
☒ Form 20-F ◻ Form 40-F
On February 26, 2025, Dole plc (the "Company") will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast to discuss the Company's financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024. An archived replay of the webcast and the investor presentation used during the webcast will be available shortly after the live event has concluded in the Investors section of the Company's website, www.doleplc.com/investors. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Dole plc Press Release issued February 26, 2025 – Dole plc Reports Fourth Quarterand Full Year2024 Financial Results
DOLE PLC
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.
| Date: | February 26, 2025 | DOLE PLC |
|---|---|---|
| (Registrant) | ||
| By: /s/ Jacinta Devine | ||
| Name: Jacinta Devine | ||
| Title: Chief Financial Officer |
Document
Exhibit 99.1
Dole plc Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results
DUBLIN – February 26, 2025 - Dole plc (NYSE: DOLE) ("Dole" or the "Group" or the "Company") today released its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024.
Highlights for the quarter ended December 31, 2024:
•Strong fourth quarter operational performance for the Group
•Revenue of $2.2 billion, an increase of 4.6% (an increase of 10.1% on a like-for-like basis1)
•Net Loss of $31.6 million, primarily due to a non-cash write-down of the carrying value of the Fresh Vegetables division of $78.2 million
•Adjusted EBITDA2 of $74.6 million, a decrease of 2.9% (an increase of 3.7% on a like-for-like basis)
•Adjusted Net Income2 of $15.3 million and Adjusted Diluted EPS2 of $0.16
Highlights for the year ended December 31, 2024:
•Very strong full year results achieved following a year of good momentum for the Group
•Revenue of $8.5 billion, an increase of 2.8% (an increase of 6.7% on a like-for-like basis)
•Net Income decreased to $143.4 million, primarily due to the non-cash write down of the carrying value of the Fresh Vegetables division in the fourth quarter, offset significantly by the strong operational performance of the Group
•Diluted EPS was $1.32, an increase from $1.30
•Adjusted EBITDA of $392.2 million, an increase of 1.8% (an increase of 6.7% on a like-for-like basis)
•Adjusted Net Income increased 2.4% to $120.9 million and Adjusted Diluted EPS increased 2.4% to $1.27
•Free Cash Flow from Continuing Operations2 of $180.3 million
•Net Debt2 of $637.1 million, a reduction of $181.1 million, and Net Leverage2 of 1.6x
Financial Highlights - Unaudited
| Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
| (U.S. Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) | ||||
| Revenue | 2,167 | 2,072 | 8,475 | 8,245 |
| Income from Continuing Operations3 | 29.6 | 23.1 | 172.3 | 177.5 |
| Net (Loss) Income | (31.6) | 28.9 | 143.4 | 155.7 |
| Net (Loss) Income attributable to Dole plc | (39.1) | 22.3 | 125.5 | 124.1 |
| Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations | 0.23 | 0.17 | 1.62 | 1.53 |
| Diluted EPS | (0.41) | 0.23 | 1.32 | 1.30 |
| Adjusted EBITDA2 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 392.2 | 385.1 |
| Adjusted Net Income2 | 15.3 | 14.8 | 120.9 | 118.1 |
| Adjusted Diluted EPS2 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 1.27 | 1.24 |
1 Like-for-like basis refers to the measure excluding the impact of foreign currency translation movements and acquisitions and divestitures. Refer to the Appendix and "Supplemental Reconciliation of Prior Year Segment Results to Current Year Segment Results" for further detail on these impacts and the calculation of like-for-like basis variances.
2 Dole plc reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). See full GAAP financial results in the appendix. Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings Per Share, Net Debt, Net Leverage and Free Cash Flow from Continuing Operations are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to the appendix of this release for an explanation and reconciliation of these and other non-GAAP financial measures used in this release to comparable GAAP financial measures.
3 Fresh Vegetables results are reported separately as discontinued operations, net of income taxes, in our consolidated statements of operations, its assets and liabilities are separately presented in our consolidated balance sheets, and its cash flows are presented separately in our consolidated statements of cash flows for all periods presented. Unless otherwise noted, our discussion of our results included herein, outlook and all supplementary tables, including non-GAAP financial measures, are presented on a continuing operations basis.
Commenting on the results, Carl McCann, Executive Chairman, said:
“We are pleased to report another strong result in the fourth quarter, rounding out a year of positive progress and development for the Group. Adjusted EBITDA increased 6.7% on a like-for-like basis, a result which was ahead of our latest guidance.
We finished the year in a strong financial position, with net leverage reducing to 1.6x, as we prioritized capital allocation and maximizing cash flow generation.
For the current financial year, although there is increased uncertainty due to the evolving geopolitical environment, we believe our business is well positioned to deliver another good result. At this early stage of the financial year, we are targeting full year Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $370 - $380 million.
Finally, we would like to extend thanks to all our dedicated people for their contributions and focus throughout the year, helping to drive our Group forward and delivering our strong 2024 financial result.”
Group Results - Fourth Quarter
Revenue increased 4.6%, or $95.2 million, primarily due to positive operational performance across all segments, offset partially by an unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation of $2.5 million and a net negative impact from acquisitions and divestitures of $111.2 million, particularly in the Diversified Fresh Produce - Americas & ROW segment as a result of the disposal of the Progressive Produce business in mid-March 2024. On a like-for-like basis, group revenue increased 10.1%, or $208.9 million.
Net loss was $31.6 million, a decrease from net income of $28.9 million in the prior year. This decrease was due to a loss of $61.2 million in discontinued operations (Fresh Vegetables) compared to income of $5.8 million in the prior year with improved operating results offset by a non-cash held for sale fair value loss of $104.9 million ($78.2 million, net of tax), which adjusted the carrying value of the Fresh Vegetables division to its estimated fair value. This loss was primarily due to $78.1 million of unrecorded depreciation and amortization from March 31, 2023 in accordance with held for sale guidance.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased 2.9%, or $2.2 million, primarily driven by a net negative impact from acquisitions and divestitures of $4.9 million, particularly in the Diversified Fresh Produce - Americas & ROW segment as a result of the disposal of the Progressive Produce business. These decreases were partially offset by good performance in the Fresh Fruit segment. On a like-for-like basis, Adjusted EBITDA increased 3.7%, or $2.8 million.
Adjusted Net Income increased 3.0%, or $0.5 million, predominantly due to lower interest expense, as well as lower depreciation, interest and tax expense recorded within our equity method investments, offset partially by the decreases in Adjusted EBITDA as noted above. Adjusted Diluted EPS was $0.16 in each year.
Group Results - Full Year
Revenue increased 2.8%, or $230.1 million, predominantly due to strong operational performances across all segments and a favorable impact from foreign currency translation of $13.4 million. These positive impacts were partially offset by a net negative impact from acquisitions and divestitures of $335.6 million, particularly in the Diversified Fresh Produce - Americas & ROW segment as a result of the disposal of the Progressive Produce business. On a like-for-like basis, revenue increased 6.7%, or $552.2 million.
Net income of $143.4 million was $12.3 million lower than the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to the non-cash held for sale fair value loss of $78.2 million, net of tax, in the fourth quarter within discontinued operations as described above, as well as higher tax expense. These decreases were partially offset by higher operating income due to strong underlying performance across the Group, higher other income, primarily related to fair value adjustments of financial instruments, and lower interest expense.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 1.8%, or $7.1 million, primarily due to good performance in the Fresh Fruit and Diversified Fresh Produce - Americas & ROW segments, partially offset by a lower result in the Diversified Fresh Produce - EMEA segment and a net negative impact from acquisitions and divestitures of $18.8 million. The impact of foreign currency translation was not material. On a like-for-like basis, Adjusted EBITDA increased 6.7%, or $25.7 million.
Adjusted Net Income increased 2.4%, or $2.8 million, predominantly due to the increases in Adjusted EBITDA as noted above, as well as lower interest and depreciation expense, partially offset by higher tax expense. Adjusted Diluted EPS for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $1.27 compared to $1.24 in the prior year.
Selected Segmental Financial Information (Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||
| (U.S. Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | Adjusted EBITDA | Revenue | Adjusted EBITDA | |||||||||||||||
| Fresh Fruit | $ | 819,066 | $ | 31,890 | $ | 748,703 | $ | 28,792 | ||||||||||
| Diversified Fresh Produce - EMEA | 910,604 | 32,487 | 862,865 | 32,638 | ||||||||||||||
| Diversified Fresh Produce - Americas & ROW | 463,285 | 10,234 | 489,761 | 15,427 | ||||||||||||||
| Intersegment | (25,491) | — | (29,074) | — | ||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 2,167,464 | $ | 74,611 | $ | 2,072,255 | $ | 76,857 | Year Ended | |||||||||
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| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||
| (U.S. Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | Adjusted EBITDA | Revenue | Adjusted EBITDA | |||||||||||||||
| Fresh Fruit | $ | 3,293,527 | $ | 214,848 | $ | 3,135,866 | $ | 208,930 | ||||||||||
| Diversified Fresh Produce - EMEA | 3,608,692 | 131,504 | 3,432,945 | 133,570 | ||||||||||||||
| Diversified Fresh Produce - Americas & ROW | 1,686,281 | 45,851 | 1,800,168 | 42,618 | ||||||||||||||
| Intersegment | (113,157) | — | (123,711) | — | ||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 8,475,343 | $ | 392,203 | $ | 8,245,268 | $ | 385,118 |
Fourth Quarter Commentary
Fresh Fruit
Revenue increased 9.4%, or $70.4 million, primarily due to higher worldwide volumes of bananas sold, higher worldwide pricing of pineapples and higher pricing and volume for plantains in North America. These increases were partially offset by lower worldwide volumes of pineapples sold, lower worldwide pricing for bananas and lower pricing and volume for plantains in Europe.
Adjusted EBITDA increased by 10.8%, or $3.1 million, primarily driven by higher revenue in bananas in particular, as well as lower fruit sourcing and shipping costs in Europe, partially offset by higher shipping costs in North America due to scheduled dry dockings.
Diversified Fresh Produce – EMEA
Revenue increased 5.5%, or $47.7 million, primarily driven by strong performance in the U.K., Spain and the Nordics, partially offset by a net negative impact from acquisitions and divestitures of $7.4 million. On a like-for-like basis, revenue increased 6.5%, or $56.1 million.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased 0.5%, or $0.2 million, primarily due to decreases in the Czech Republic, South Africa and Ireland as well as an unfavorable impact from foreign currency translation of $0.2 million, partially offset by stronger performance in Spain and the U.K. On a like-for-like basis, Adjusted EBITDA increased 0.3%, or $0.1 million.
Diversified Fresh Produce – Americas & ROW
Revenue decreased 5.4%, or $26.5 million, primarily due to the disposal of the Progressive Produce business in mid-March 2024. On a like-for-like basis, revenue increased 16.1%, or $78.8 million, primarily due to higher export volumes in cherries and grapes as well as strong trading performance across commodities in the North American market.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased 33.7%, or $5.2 million, primarily due to the disposal of the Progressive Produce business. On a like-for-like basis, Adjusted EBITDA decreased 2.2%, or $0.3 million, primarily due to a lower profitability in the Chilean cherry business, partially offset by continued good performance in North America, particularly in kiwi, grapes and avocados.
Full Year Commentary
Fresh Fruit
Revenue increased 5.0%, or $157.7 million, predominantly driven by higher worldwide volumes of bananas sold, higher worldwide pricing of pineapples, higher pricing of bananas in North America and higher pricing and volume for plantains in North America. These increases were partially offset by lower pricing for bananas in Europe, lower volumes of pineapples sold on a worldwide basis, lower pricing for plantains in Europe and lower commercial cargo revenue.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 2.8%, or $5.9 million, primarily driven by higher revenue in bananas in particular, as well as lower fruit sourcing and shipping costs in Europe, partially offset by higher shipping costs in North America due to scheduled dry dockings and a decrease in commercial cargo profitability.
Diversified Fresh Produce – EMEA
Revenue increased 5.1%, or $175.7 million, primarily driven by strong performance in Ireland and the U.K., a favorable impact from foreign currency translation of $16.7 million, as a result of the strengthening of the British pound sterling and Swedish krona against the U.S. Dollar, and a net positive impact from acquisitions and divestitures of $8.3 million. On a like-for-like basis, revenue increased 4.4%, or $150.8 million.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased 1.5%, or $2.1 million, primarily driven by decreases in the Netherlands and the Czech Republic. These decreases were partially offset by strong performance in the Nordics, Spain and South Africa, as well as a favorable impact from foreign currency translation of $0.3 million. On a like-for-like basis, Adjusted EBITDA decreased 1.9%, or $2.5 million.
Diversified Fresh Produce – Americas & ROW
Revenue decreased 6.3%, or $113.9 million, primarily due to the disposal of the Progressive Produce business in mid-March 2024. On a like-for-like basis, revenue increased 13.0%, or $233.3 million, primarily due to significantly higher export volumes of cherries, accentuated by important seasonal timing differences in 2024, as well as good developments in most other export products. In addition, the segment also saw strong growth in the North American marketplace, driven by increases in kiwis, avocados and grapes, in particular, partially offset by decreases in berries.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 7.6%, or $3.2 million, primarily due to a strong export performance in Chilean cherries, accentuated by seasonal timing differences in 2024, as well as a strong performance on the export side of the business. In addition, there was also a strong performance in North America, particularly in kiwis, grapes and avocados. These positive impacts were significantly offset by the disposal of the Progressive Produce business. On a like-for-like basis, Adjusted EBITDA increased 52.3% or $22.3 million.
Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $82.4 million which included investments in shipping containers, farming investments, efficiency projects in our warehouses and ongoing investments in IT and logistics assets. Additions through finance leases from continuing operations were $53.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. These additions were primarily related to $41.1 million of investments in two vessels made during the three months ended September 30, 2024 that we had previously chartered; the vessels were subsequently purchased in February of 2025. Total capital additions from continuing operations, including additions through finance leases, were $135.7 million.
Free Cash Flow from Continuing Operations, Net Debt and Net Leverage
Free cash flow from continuing operations was $180.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. Free cash flow was driven by normal seasonal impacts. There were higher outflows from receivables based on higher revenues (excluding the impacts of divestitures) and timing of collections and higher outflows from inventories, partly offset by inflows from accounts payables, accrued liabilities and other liabilities. At the end of the year, Net Debt was $637.1 million, a reduction from $818.3 million as of December 31, 2023. Net Leverage, which is calculated by dividing Net Debt with Adjusted EBITDA, decreased to 1.6x as of December 31, 2024 from 2.1x as of December 31, 2023.
Outlook for Fiscal Year 2025 (forward-looking statement)
We are very pleased with the group's strong performance in 2024, delivering $392.2 million of Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations. This result exceeded expectations and gives us a strong platform to move forward into the 2025 financial year.
While we continue to see excellent opportunities for our business in 2025, we will also face challenges and uncertainties this year. The evolving geopolitical environment is adding increased uncertainty in areas including regulation, foreign exchange rates and the potential impact of any tariffs on sourcing costs and supply chains.
Our management teams are keenly focused on preparing for any eventualities while also continuing to promote the critical benefits of the fresh produce industry in supporting shared global goals toward enhancing health and wellness.
For our own operations, we will face a known short-term headwind in 2025 following the impact of Tropical Storm Sara on our Honduran operations in November 2024. Factoring in this and given our excellent finish to the 2024 financial year, which exceeded expectations, at this early stage of the financial year our target is to deliver full year Adjusted EBITDA in a range of $370 - $380 million.
Dividend
On February 25, 2025, the Board of Directors of Dole plc declared a cash dividend for the fourth quarter of 2024 of $0.08 per share, payable on April 3, 2025 to shareholders of record on March 20, 2025. A cash dividend of $0.08 per share was paid on January 3, 2025 for the third quarter of 2024.
About Dole plc
A global leader in fresh produce, Dole plc produces, markets, and distributes an extensive variety of fresh fruits and vegetables sourced locally and from around the world. Dedicated and passionate in exceeding our customers’ requirements in over 85 countries, our goal is to make the world a healthier and a more sustainable place.
Webcast and Conference Call Information
Dole plc will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 08:00 a.m. Eastern Time today to discuss the fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results. The live webcast and a replay after the event can be accessed at www.doleplc.com/investor-relations or directly at https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/264989893. The conference call can be accessed by registering at https://registrations.events/direct/Q4I604517.
Forward-looking information
Certain statements made in this press release that are not historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs, assumptions, and expectations of our future economic performance, considering the information currently available to management. These statements are not statements of historical fact. The words “believe,” “may,” “could,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “objective,” “seek,” “strive,” “target” or similar words, or the negative of these words, identify forward-looking statements. The inclusion of this forward-looking information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the future plans, estimates, or expectations contemplated by us will be achieved. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, financial results, financial condition, business prospects, growth strategy and liquidity. Accordingly, there are, or will be, important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from what we may have expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. We caution that you should not place undue reliance on any of our forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made except as required by the federal securities laws.
Investor Contact:
James O'Regan, Head of Investor Relations, Dole plc
james.oregan@doleplc.com
+353 1 887 2794
Media Contact:
Brian Bell, Ogilvy
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+353 87 2436 130
Category: Financial
Appendix
Consolidated Statements of Operations - Unaudited
| Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||
| (U.S. Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||
| Revenue, net | $ | 2,167,464 | $ | 2,072,255 | $ | 8,475,343 | $ | 8,245,268 |
| Cost of sales | (2,009,045) | (1,920,077) | (7,757,622) | (7,551,098) | ||||
| Gross profit | 158,419 | 152,178 | 717,721 | 694,170 | ||||
| Selling, marketing, general and administrative expenses | (122,675) | (119,334) | (474,058) | (473,903) | ||||
| Gain on disposal of businesses | 472 | — | 76,417 | — | ||||
| Gain on asset sales | 747 | 10,666 | 2,648 | 54,108 | ||||
| Impairment of goodwill | — | — | (36,684) | — | ||||
| Impairment and asset write-downs of property, plant and equipment | (2,154) | (2,217) | (5,480) | (2,217) | ||||
| Operating income | 34,809 | 41,293 | 280,564 | 272,158 | ||||
| Other income (expense), net | 11,137 | (2,922) | 20,595 | 4,799 | ||||
| Interest income | 2,410 | 2,823 | 10,745 | 10,083 | ||||
| Interest expense | (18,055) | (18,754) | (72,264) | (81,113) | ||||
| Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity earnings | 30,301 | 22,440 | 239,640 | 205,927 | ||||
| Income tax expense | (264) | (2,987) | (75,649) | (43,591) | ||||
| Equity method (loss) earnings | (403) | 3,683 | 8,308 | 15,191 | ||||
| Income from continuing operations | 29,634 | 23,136 | 172,299 | 177,527 | ||||
| (Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | (61,231) | 5,798 | (28,880) | (21,818) | ||||
| Net (loss) income | (31,597) | 28,934 | 143,419 | 155,709 | ||||
| Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (7,552) | (6,597) | (17,906) | (31,646) | ||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to Dole plc | $ | (39,149) | $ | 22,337 | $ | 125,513 | $ | 124,063 |
| Income (loss) per share - basic: | ||||||||
| Continuing operations | $ | 0.23 | $ | 0.18 | $ | 1.63 | $ | 1.54 |
| Discontinued operations | (0.64) | 0.06 | (0.31) | (0.23) | ||||
| Net (loss) income per share attributable to Dole plc - basic | $ | (0.41) | $ | 0.24 | $ | 1.32 | $ | 1.31 |
| Income (loss) per share - diluted: | ||||||||
| Continuing operations | $ | 0.23 | $ | 0.17 | $ | 1.62 | $ | 1.53 |
| Discontinued operations | (0.64) | 0.06 | (0.30) | (0.23) | ||||
| Net income per share attributable to Dole plc - diluted | $ | (0.41) | $ | 0.23 | $ | 1.32 | $ | 1.30 |
| Weighted-average shares: | ||||||||
| Basic | 95,019 | 94,929 | 94,967 | 94,917 | ||||
| Diluted | 95,702 | 95,187 | 95,471 | 95,118 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets - Unaudited
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | (U.S. Dollars and shares in thousands) | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 330,017 | $ | 275,580 |
| Short-term investments | 6,019 | 5,899 | ||
| Trade receivables, net of allowances for credit losses of $19,493 and $18,360, respectively | 473,511 | 538,177 | ||
| Grower advance receivables, net of allowances of $29,304 and $19,839, respectively | 104,956 | 109,958 | ||
| Other receivables, net of allowances of $15,248 and $13,227, respectively | 125,412 | 117,069 | ||
| Inventories, net of allowances of $4,178 and $4,792, respectively | 430,090 | 378,592 | ||
| Prepaid expenses | 66,136 | 61,724 | ||
| Other current assets | 15,111 | 17,401 | ||
| Fresh Vegetables current assets held for sale | 332,042 | 414,457 | ||
| Other assets held-for-sale | 1,419 | 1,832 | ||
| Total current assets | 1,884,713 | 1,920,689 | ||
| Long-term investments | 14,630 | 15,970 | ||
| Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 129,322 | 131,704 | ||
| Actively marketed property | 45,778 | 13,781 | ||
| Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $498,895 and $444,775, respectively | 1,082,056 | 1,102,234 | ||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 337,468 | 340,458 | ||
| Goodwill | 429,590 | 513,312 | ||
| DOLE brand | 306,280 | 306,280 | ||
| Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $118,956 and $134,420, respectively | 25,238 | 41,232 | ||
| Other assets | 108,804 | 109,048 | ||
| Deferred tax assets, net | 82,484 | 66,485 | ||
| Total assets | $ | 4,446,363 | $ | 4,561,193 |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 648,586 | $ | 670,904 |
| Income taxes payable | 42,753 | 22,917 | ||
| Accrued liabilities | 437,017 | 357,427 | ||
| Bank overdrafts | 11,443 | 11,488 | ||
| Current portion of long-term debt, net | 80,097 | 222,940 | ||
| Current maturities of operating leases | 62,896 | 63,653 | ||
| Payroll and other tax | 28,056 | 27,791 | ||
| Contingent consideration | 3,399 | 1,788 | ||
| Pension and postretirement benefits | 18,491 | 16,570 | ||
| Fresh Vegetables current liabilities held for sale | 244,669 | 291,342 | ||
| Dividends payable and other current liabilities | 14,696 | 29,892 | ||
| Total current liabilities | 1,592,103 | 1,716,712 | ||
| Long-term debt, net | 866,075 | 845,013 | ||
| Operating leases, less current maturities | 280,836 | 287,991 | ||
| Deferred tax liabilities, net | 79,598 | 92,653 | ||
| Income taxes payable, less current portion | 6,210 | 16,664 | ||
| Contingent consideration, less current portion | 4,007 | 7,327 | ||
| Pension and postretirement benefits, less current portion | 129,870 | 121,689 | ||
| Other long-term liabilities | 52,746 | 52,295 | ||
| Total liabilities | $ | 3,011,445 | $ | 3,140,344 |
| Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 35,554 | 34,185 | ||
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
| Common stock — $0.01 par value; 300,000 shares authorized and 95,041 and 94,929 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively | 950 | 949 | ||
| Additional paid-in capital | 801,099 | 796,800 | ||
| Retained earnings | 657,430 | 562,562 | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (166,180) | (110,791) | ||
| Total equity attributable to Dole plc | 1,293,299 | 1,249,520 | ||
| Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests | 106,065 | 137,144 | ||
| Total equity | 1,399,364 | 1,386,664 | ||
| Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity | $ | 4,446,363 | $ | 4,561,193 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Unaudited
| Year Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||
| Operating Activities | (U.S. Dollars in thousands) | |||
| Net income | $ | 143,419 | $ | 155,709 |
| Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | 28,880 | 21,818 | ||
| Income from continuing operations | 172,299 | 177,527 | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities - continuing operations: | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 98,818 | 104,168 | ||
| Impairment of goodwill | 36,684 | — | ||
| Impairment and asset write-downs of property, plant and equipment | 5,480 | 2,217 | ||
| Net gain on sale of assets | (2,648) | (54,108) | ||
| Net gain on sale of businesses | (76,417) | — | ||
| Net (gain) loss on financial instruments | (12,397) | 2,004 | ||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 7,951 | 6,045 | ||
| Equity method earnings | (8,308) | (15,191) | ||
| Amortization of debt discounts and debt issuance costs | 7,746 | 6,390 | ||
| Deferred tax benefit | (17,588) | (12,600) | ||
| Pension and other postretirement benefit plan expense | 5,404 | 7,735 | ||
| Dividends received from equity method investees | 7,049 | 9,388 | ||
| Other | (247) | 47 | ||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
| Receivables, net of allowances | (20,603) | 58,794 | ||
| Inventories | (70,810) | 20,688 | ||
| Prepaids, other current assets and other assets | (281) | (27,521) | ||
| Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other liabilities | 130,589 | 13,022 | ||
| Net cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations | 262,721 | 298,605 | ||
| Investing Activities | ||||
| Sales of assets | 5,011 | 83,557 | ||
| Capital expenditures | (82,435) | (78,041) | ||
| Proceeds from sale of business, net of transaction costs | 117,935 | — | ||
| Insurance proceeds | 527 | 1,054 | ||
| Purchases of investments | (262) | (1,153) | ||
| (Purchases) sales of unconsolidated affiliates | (1,769) | 1,013 | ||
| Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (926) | (1,263) | ||
| Other | (2,301) | 57 | ||
| Net cash provided by investing activities - continuing operations | 35,780 | 5,224 | ||
| Financing Activities | ||||
| Proceeds from borrowings and overdrafts | 1,517,106 | 1,407,970 | ||
| Repayments on borrowings and overdrafts | (1,696,130) | (1,576,067) | ||
| Payment of debt issuance costs | — | (44) | ||
| Dividends paid to shareholders | (30,551) | (30,373) | ||
| Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests | (26,579) | (28,522) | ||
| Other noncontrolling interest activity, net | (124) | (1,300) | ||
| Payments of contingent consideration | (1,567) | (1,662) | ||
| Net cash used in financing activities - continuing operations | (237,845) | (229,998) | ||
| Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash | (15,241) | 5,448 | ||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities - discontinued operations | 22,592 | (22,622) | ||
| Net cash used in investing activities - discontinued operations | (13,293) | (8,492) | ||
| Cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations, net | 9,299 | (31,114) | ||
| Increase in cash and cash equivalents | 54,714 | 48,165 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period, including discontinued operations | 277,005 | 228,840 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period, including discontinued operations | $ | 331,719 | $ | 277,005 |
| Supplemental cash flow information: | ||||
| Income tax payments, net of refunds | $ | (77,967) | $ | (63,969) |
| Interest payments on borrowings | $ | (67,397) | $ | (82,367) |
| Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities: | ||||
| Accrued property, plant and equipment | $ | (2,983) | $ | (1,465) |
Reconciliation from Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA – Unaudited
The following information is provided to give quantitative information related to items impacting comparability. Refer to the 'Non-GAAP Financial Measures' section of this document for additional detail on each item.
| Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||
| (U.S. Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||
| Net (loss) income (Reported GAAP) | $ | (31,597) | $ | 28,934 | $ | 143,419 | $ | 155,709 |
| Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | 61,231 | (5,798) | 28,880 | 21,818 | ||||
| Income from continuing operations (Reported GAAP) | 29,634 | 23,136 | 172,299 | 177,527 | ||||
| Income tax expense | 264 | 2,987 | 75,649 | 43,591 | ||||
| Interest expense | 18,055 | 18,754 | 72,264 | 81,113 | ||||
| Mark to market (gains) losses | (11,356) | 5,450 | (10,139) | 2,524 | ||||
| Gain on asset sales | (90) | (9,139) | (125) | (52,495) | ||||
| Gain on disposal of businesses | (472) | — | (76,417) | — | ||||
| Cyber-related incident | — | — | — | 5,321 | ||||
| Impairment of goodwill | — | — | 36,684 | — | ||||
| Other items4,5 | 1,023 | 1,833 | (1,686) | 2,918 | ||||
| Adjustments from equity method investments | 9,294 | 4,309 | 16,258 | 10,714 | ||||
| Adjusted EBIT (Non-GAAP) | 46,352 | 47,330 | 284,787 | 271,213 | ||||
| Depreciation | 24,410 | 24,788 | 91,262 | 93,970 | ||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 1,776 | 2,472 | 7,556 | 10,198 | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization adjustments from equity method investments | 2,073 | 2,267 | 8,598 | 9,737 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) | $ | 74,611 | $ | 76,857 | $ | 392,203 | $ | 385,118 |
4 For the three months ended December 31, 2024, other items is primarily comprised of $0.8 million of impairment charges on property, plant and equipment and $0.4 million of costs for legal matters, partially offset by $0.2 million of insurance proceeds, net of asset writedowns. For the three months ended December 31, 2023, other items is primarily comprised of $1.9 million of asset write-downs, net of insurance proceeds and $0.2 million of impairment charges on property, plant and equipment, partially offset by other immaterial items.
5 For the year ended December 31, 2024, other items is primarily comprised of $2.8 million of insurance proceeds, net of asset writedowns, partially offset by $0.8 million of impairment charges on property, plant and equipment and $0.4 million of costs for legal matters. For the year ended December 31, 2023, other items is primarily comprised of $3.0 million of asset write-downs, net of insurance proceeds and $0.2 million of impairment charges on property, plant and equipment, partially offset by other immaterial items.
Reconciliation from Net Income attributable to Dole plc to Adjusted Net Income – Unaudited
The following information is provided to give quantitative information related to items impacting comparability. Refer to the 'Non-GAAP Financial Measures' section of this document for additional detail on each item. Refer to the Appendix for supplementary detail.
| Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||
| (U.S. Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||
| Net (loss) income attributable to Dole plc (Reported GAAP) | $ | (39,149) | $ | 22,337 | $ | 125,513 | $ | 124,063 |
| Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | 61,231 | (5,798) | 28,880 | 21,818 | ||||
| Income from continuing operations attributable to Dole plc | 22,082 | 16,539 | 154,393 | 145,881 | ||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 1,776 | 2,472 | 7,556 | 10,198 | ||||
| Mark to market (gains) losses | (11,356) | 5,450 | (10,139) | 2,524 | ||||
| Gain on asset sales | (90) | (9,139) | (125) | (52,495) | ||||
| Gain on disposal of businesses | (472) | — | (76,417) | — | ||||
| Cyber-related incident | — | — | — | 5,321 | ||||
| Impairment of goodwill | — | — | 36,684 | — | ||||
| Other items6,7 | 1,023 | 1,833 | (1,686) | 2,918 | ||||
| Adjustments from equity method investments | 7,926 | 604 | 9,708 | 1,956 | ||||
| Income tax on items above and discrete tax items | (5,338) | (1,709) | 13,162 | 5,243 | ||||
| NCI impact on items above | (271) | (1,220) | (12,239) | (3,494) | ||||
| Adjusted Net Income for Adjusted EPS calculation (Non-GAAP) | $ | 15,280 | $ | 14,830 | $ | 120,897 | $ | 118,052 |
| Adjusted earnings per share – basic (Non-GAAP) | $ | 0.16 | $ | 0.16 | $ | 1.27 | $ | 1.24 |
| Adjusted earnings per share – diluted (Non-GAAP) | $ | 0.16 | $ | 0.16 | $ | 1.27 | $ | 1.24 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding – basic | 95,019 | 94,929 | 94,967 | 94,917 | ||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted | 95,702 | 95,187 | 95,471 | 95,118 |
6 For the three months ended December 31, 2024, other items is primarily comprised of $0.8 million of impairment charges on property, plant and equipment and $0.4 million of costs for legal matters, partially offset by $0.2 million of insurance proceeds, net of asset writedowns. For the three months ended December 31, 2023, other items is primarily comprised of $1.9 million of asset write-downs, net of insurance proceeds and $0.2 million of impairment charges on property, plant and equipment, partially offset by other immaterial items.
7 For the year ended December 31, 2024, other items is primarily comprised of $2.8 million of insurance proceeds, net of asset writedowns, partially offset by $0.8 million of impairment charges on property, plant and equipment and $0.4 million of costs for legal matters. For the year ended December 31, 2023, other items is primarily comprised of $3.0 million of asset write-downs, net of insurance proceeds and $0.2 million of impairment charges on property, plant and equipment, partially offset by other immaterial items.
Supplemental Reconciliation from Net Income attributable to Dole plc to Adjusted Net Income – Unaudited
The following information is provided to give quantitative information related to items impacting comparability. Refer to the 'Non-GAAP Financial Measures' section of this document for additional detail on each item.
| Three Months Ended December 31, 2024<br><br>(U.S. Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues, net | Cost of sales | Gross profit | Gross Margin % | Selling, marketing, general and administration expenses | Other operating items8 | Operating Income | |||||||
| Reported (GAAP) | $ | 2,167,464 | (2,009,045) | 158,419 | 7.3 | % | (122,675) | (935) | $ | 34,809 | |||
| Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | — | — | — | 1,776 | — | 1,776 | |||||||
| Mark to market (gains) losses | — | (378) | (378) | — | — | (378) | |||||||
| Gain on asset sales | — | — | — | — | (90) | (90) | |||||||
| Gain on disposal of businesses | — | — | — | — | (472) | (472) | |||||||
| Impairment of goodwill | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Other items | — | 564 | 564 | 459 | — | 1,023 | |||||||
| Adjustments from equity method investments | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Income tax on items above and discrete tax items | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| NCI impact on items above | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Adjusted (Non-GAAP) | $ | 2,167,464 | (2,008,859) | 158,605 | 7.3 | % | (120,440) | (1,497) | $ | 36,668 | |||
| Three Months Ended December 31, 2023<br><br>(U.S. Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Revenues, net | Cost of sales | Gross profit | Gross Margin % | Selling, marketing, general and administration expenses | Other operating items9 | Operating Income | |||||||
| Reported (GAAP) | $ | 2,072,255 | (1,920,077) | 152,178 | 7.3 | % | (119,334) | 8,449 | $ | 41,293 | |||
| Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | — | — | — | 2,472 | — | 2,472 | |||||||
| Mark to market (gains) losses | — | (189) | (189) | — | — | (189) | |||||||
| Gain on asset sales | — | — | — | — | (9,139) | (9,139) | |||||||
| Cyber-related incident | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Other items | — | 2,120 | 2,120 | (34) | — | 2,086 | |||||||
| Adjustments from equity method investments | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Income tax on items above and discrete tax items | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| NCI impact on items above | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Adjusted (Non-GAAP) | $ | 2,072,255 | (1,918,146) | 154,109 | 7.4 | % | (116,896) | (690) | $ | 36,523 |
8 Other operating items for the three months ended December 31, 2024 is comprised of $2.2 million of impairment charges and asset write-downs of property, plant and equipment, partially offset by a $0.7 million gain on asset sales and a $0.5 million gain on the disposal of businesses, as reported in the consolidated statements of operations.
9 Other operating items for the three months ended December 31, 2023 is comprised of a $10.7 million gain on asset sales, partially offset by $2.2 million of impairment charges and asset write-downs of property, plant and equipment, as reported in the consolidated statements of operations.
| Three Months Ended December 31, 2024<br><br>(U.S. Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (expense) income, net | Interest income | Interest expense | Income tax (expense) | Equity earnings | Income from continuing operations | (Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reported (GAAP) | $ | 11,137 | 2,410 | (18,055) | (264) | (403) | 29,634 | $ | (61,231) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | — | — | — | — | — | — | 61,231 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | — | — | — | — | — | 1,776 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Mark to market (gains) losses | (10,978) | — | — | — | — | (11,356) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on asset sales | — | — | — | — | — | (90) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on disposal of businesses | — | — | — | — | — | (472) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other items | — | — | — | — | — | 1,023 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments from equity method investments | — | — | — | — | 7,926 | 7,926 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax on items above and discrete tax items | — | — | — | (5,240) | (98) | (5,338) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| NCI impact on items above | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted (Non-GAAP) | $ | 159 | 2,410 | (18,055) | (5,504) | 7,425 | 23,103 | $ | — | Three Months Ended December 31, 2023<br><br>(U.S. Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other expense, net | Interest income | Interest expense | Income tax benefit (expense) | Equity earnings | Income from continuing operations | (Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reported (GAAP) | $ | (2,922) | 2,823 | (18,754) | (2,987) | 3,683 | 23,136 | $ | 5,798 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | — | — | — | — | — | — | (5,798) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | — | — | — | — | — | 2,472 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Mark to market losses | 5,639 | — | — | — | — | 5,450 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on asset sales | — | — | — | — | — | (9,139) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other items | (253) | — | — | — | — | 1,833 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments from equity method investments | — | — | — | — | 604 | 604 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax on items above and discrete tax items | — | — | — | (1,610) | (99) | (1,709) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| NCI impact on items above | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted (Non-GAAP) | $ | 2,464 | 2,823 | (18,754) | (4,597) | 4,188 | 22,647 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended December 31, 2024<br><br>(U.S. Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | Net (loss) income attributable to Dole plc | Diluted net income per share | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reported (GAAP) | $ | (31,597) | (7,552) | $ | (39,149) | $ | (0.41) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | 61,231 | — | 61,231 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 1,776 | — | 1,776 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mark to market (gains) losses | (11,356) | — | (11,356) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on asset sales | (90) | — | (90) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on disposal of businesses | (472) | — | (472) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of goodwill | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other items | 1,023 | — | 1,023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments from equity method investments | 7,926 | — | 7,926 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax on items above and discrete tax items | (5,338) | — | (5,338) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NCI impact on items above | — | (271) | (271) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted (Non-GAAP) | $ | 23,103 | (7,823) | $ | 15,280 | $ | 0.16 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted | 95,702 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended December 31, 2023<br><br>(U.S. Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | Net income attributable to Dole plc | Diluted net income per share | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reported (GAAP) | $ | 28,934 | (6,597) | $ | 22,337 | $ | 0.23 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | (5,798) | — | (5,798) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 2,472 | — | 2,472 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mark to market (gains) losses | 5,450 | — | 5,450 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on asset sales | (9,139) | — | (9,139) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cyber-related incident | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other items | 1,833 | — | 1,833 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments from equity method investments | 604 | — | 604 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax on items above and discrete tax items | (1,709) | — | (1,709) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NCI impact on items above | — | (1,220) | (1,220) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted (Non-GAAP) | $ | 22,647 | (7,817) | $ | 14,830 | $ | 0.16 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted | 95,187 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Year Ended December 31, 2024<br><br>(U.S. Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |||||||||||||||
| Revenues, net | Cost of sales | Gross profit | Gross Margin % | Selling, marketing, general and administration expenses | Other operating items10 | Operating Income | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reported (GAAP) | $ | 8,475,343 | (7,757,622) | 717,721 | 8.5 | % | (474,058) | 36,901 | $ | 280,564 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | — | — | — | 7,556 | — | 7,556 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mark to market (gains) losses | — | (228) | (228) | — | — | (228) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on asset sales | — | — | — | — | (125) | (125) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on disposal of businesses | — | — | — | — | (76,417) | (76,417) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of goodwill | — | — | — | — | 36,684 | 36,684 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other items | — | (2,065) | (2,065) | 459 | — | (1,606) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments from equity method investments | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax on items above and discrete tax items | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| NCI impact on items above | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted (Non-GAAP) | $ | 8,475,343 | (7,759,915) | 715,428 | 8.4 | % | (466,043) | (2,957) | $ | 246,428 | Year Ended December 31, 2023<br><br>(U.S. Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |||||||||||||||
| Revenues, net | Cost of sales | Gross profit | Gross Margin % | Selling, marketing, general and administration expenses | Other operating items11 | Operating Income | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reported (GAAP) | $ | 8,245,268 | (7,551,098) | 694,170 | 8.4 | % | (473,903) | 51,891 | $ | 272,158 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | — | — | — | 10,198 | — | 10,198 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mark to market losses | — | (2,638) | (2,638) | — | — | (2,638) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on asset sales | — | — | — | — | (52,495) | (52,495) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cyber-related incident | — | — | — | 5,321 | — | 5,321 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other items | — | 3,205 | 3,205 | (34) | — | 3,171 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments from equity method investments | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax on items above and discrete tax items | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| NCI impact on items above | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted (Non-GAAP) | $ | 8,245,268 | (7,550,531) | 694,737 | 8.4 | % | (458,418) | (604) | $ | 235,715 |
10 Other operating items for the year ended December 31, 2024 is comprised of a $76.4 million gain on the disposal of businesses and a $2.6 million gain on asset sales, partially offset by a $36.7 million impairment charge of goodwill and $5.5 million of impairment charges and asset write-downs of property, plant and equipment, as reported in the consolidated statements of operations.
11 Other operating items for the year ended December 31, 2023 is comprised of a $54.1 million gain on asset sales, partially offset by $2.2 million of impairment charges and asset write-downs of property, plant and equipment, as reported in the consolidated statements of operations.
| Year Ended December 31, 2024<br><br>(U.S. Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other income, net | Interest income | Interest expense | Income tax (expense) | Equity earnings | Income from continuing operations | (Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | |||
| Reported (GAAP) | $ | 20,595 | 10,745 | (72,264) | (75,649) | 8,308 | 172,299 | $ | (28,880) |
| Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28,880 | ||
| Amortization of intangible assets | — | — | — | — | — | 7,556 | — | ||
| Mark to market (gains) losses | (9,911) | — | — | — | — | (10,139) | — | ||
| Gain on asset sales | — | — | — | — | — | (125) | — | ||
| Gain on disposal of businesses | — | — | — | — | — | (76,417) | — | ||
| Impairment of goodwill | — | — | — | — | — | 36,684 | — | ||
| Other items | (80) | — | — | — | — | (1,686) | — | ||
| Adjustments from equity method investments | — | — | — | — | 9,708 | 9,708 | — | ||
| Income tax on items above and discrete tax items | — | — | — | 13,560 | (398) | 13,162 | — | ||
| NCI impact on items above | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Adjusted (Non-GAAP) | $ | 10,604 | 10,745 | (72,264) | (62,089) | 17,618 | 151,042 | $ | — |
| Year Ended December 31, 2023<br><br>(U.S. Dollars in thousands) | |||||||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Other income, net | Interest income | Interest expense | Income tax expense | Equity earnings | Income from continuing operations | (Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | |||
| Reported (GAAP) | $ | 4,799 | 10,083 | (81,113) | (43,591) | 15,191 | 177,527 | $ | (21,818) |
| Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21,818 | ||
| Amortization of intangible assets | — | — | — | — | — | 10,198 | — | ||
| Mark to market losses | 5,162 | — | — | — | — | 2,524 | — | ||
| Gain on asset sales | — | — | — | — | — | (52,495) | — | ||
| Cyber-related incident | — | — | — | — | — | 5,321 | — | ||
| Other items | (253) | — | — | — | — | 2,918 | — | ||
| Adjustments from equity method investments | — | — | — | — | 1,956 | 1,956 | — | ||
| Income tax on items above and discrete tax items | — | — | — | 5,643 | (400) | 5,243 | — | ||
| NCI impact on items above | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Adjusted (Non-GAAP) | $ | 9,708 | 10,083 | (81,113) | (37,948) | 16,747 | 153,192 | $ | — |
| Year Ended December 31, 2024<br><br>(U.S. Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ||
| Net income | Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | Net income attributable to Dole plc | Diluted net income per share | ||||||
| Reported (GAAP) | $ | 143,419 | (17,906) | $ | 125,513 | $ | 1.31 | ||
| Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | 28,880 | — | 28,880 | ||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 7,556 | — | 7,556 | ||||||
| Mark to market (gains) losses | (10,139) | — | (10,139) | ||||||
| Gain on asset sales | (125) | — | (125) | ||||||
| Gain on disposal of businesses | (76,417) | — | (76,417) | ||||||
| Impairment of goodwill | 36,684 | — | 36,684 | ||||||
| Other items | (1,686) | — | (1,686) | ||||||
| Adjustments from equity method investments | 9,708 | — | 9,708 | ||||||
| Income tax on items above and discrete tax items | 13,162 | — | 13,162 | ||||||
| NCI impact on items above | — | (12,239) | (12,239) | ||||||
| Adjusted (Non-GAAP) | $ | 151,042 | (30,145) | $ | 120,897 | $ | 1.27 | ||
| Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted | 95,471 | ||||||||
| Year Ended December 31, 2023<br><br>(U.S. Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||||
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ||
| Net income | Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | Net income attributable to Dole plc | Diluted net income per share | ||||||
| Reported (GAAP) | $ | 155,709 | (31,646) | $ | 124,063 | $ | 1.30 | ||
| Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | 21,818 | — | 21,818 | ||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 10,198 | — | 10,198 | ||||||
| Mark to market losses | 2,524 | — | 2,524 | ||||||
| Gain on asset sales | (52,495) | — | (52,495) | ||||||
| Cyber-related incident | 5,321 | — | 5,321 | ||||||
| Other items | 2,918 | — | 2,918 | ||||||
| Adjustments from equity method investments | 1,956 | — | 1,956 | ||||||
| Income tax on items above and discrete tax items | 5,243 | — | 5,243 | ||||||
| NCI impact on items above | — | (3,494) | (3,494) | ||||||
| Adjusted (Non-GAAP) | $ | 153,192 | (35,140) | $ | 118,052 | $ | 1.24 | ||
| Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted | 95,118 |
Supplemental Reconciliation of Prior Year Segment Results to Current Year Segment Results – Unaudited
| Revenue for the Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2023 | Impact of Foreign Currency Translation | Impact of Acquisitions and Divestitures | Like-for-like Increase (Decrease) | December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
| (U.S. Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fresh Fruit | $ | 748,703 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 70,363 | $ | 819,066 | ||||||||||||
| Diversified Fresh Produce - EMEA | 862,865 | (907) | (7,425) | 56,071 | 910,604 | |||||||||||||||||
| Diversified Fresh Produce - Americas & ROW | 489,761 | (1,575) | (103,749) | 78,848 | 463,285 | |||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment | (29,074) | — | — | 3,583 | (25,491) | |||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 2,072,255 | $ | (2,482) | $ | (111,174) | $ | 208,865 | $ | 2,167,464 | Adjusted EBITDA for the Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
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| December 31, 2023 | Impact of Foreign Currency Translation | Impact of Acquisitions and Divestitures | Like-for-like Increase (Decrease) | December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
| (U.S. Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fresh Fruit | $ | 28,792 | $ | 43 | $ | — | $ | 3,055 | $ | 31,890 | ||||||||||||
| Diversified Fresh Produce - EMEA | 32,638 | (234) | (14) | 97 | 32,487 | |||||||||||||||||
| Diversified Fresh Produce - Americas & ROW | 15,427 | (23) | (4,837) | (333) | 10,234 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 76,857 | $ | (214) | $ | (4,851) | $ | 2,819 | $ | 74,611 | Revenue for the Year Ended | |||||||||||
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| December 31, 2023 | Impact of Foreign Currency Translation | Impact of Acquisitions and Divestitures | Like-for-like Increase (Decrease) | December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
| (U.S. Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fresh Fruit | $ | 3,135,866 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 157,661 | $ | 3,293,527 | ||||||||||||
| Diversified Fresh Produce - EMEA | 3,432,945 | 16,664 | 8,307 | 150,776 | 3,608,692 | |||||||||||||||||
| Diversified Fresh Produce - Americas & ROW | 1,800,168 | (3,275) | (343,868) | 233,256 | 1,686,281 | |||||||||||||||||
| Intersegment | (123,711) | — | — | 10,554 | (113,157) | |||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 8,245,268 | $ | 13,389 | $ | (335,561) | $ | 552,247 | $ | 8,475,343 | Adjusted EBITDA for the Year Ended | |||||||||||
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| December 31, 2023 | Impact of Foreign Currency Translation | Impact of Acquisitions and Divestitures | Like-for-like Increase (Decrease) | December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
| (U.S. Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fresh Fruit | $ | 208,930 | $ | 10 | $ | — | $ | 5,908 | $ | 214,848 | ||||||||||||
| Diversified Fresh Produce - EMEA | 133,570 | 281 | 139 | (2,486) | 131,504 | |||||||||||||||||
| Diversified Fresh Produce - Americas & ROW | 42,618 | (71) | (18,974) | 22,278 | 45,851 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 385,118 | $ | 220 | $ | (18,835) | $ | 25,700 | $ | 392,203 |
Net Debt and Net Leverage Reconciliation – Unaudited
Net Debt is the primary measure used by management to analyze the Company’s capital structure. Net Debt is a non-GAAP financial measure, calculated as cash and cash equivalents, less current and long-term debt. It also excludes debt discounts and debt issuance costs. Net Leverage is calculated as total Net Debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA for the financial year. The calculation of Net Debt and Net Leverage as of December 31, 2024 is presented below. Net Debt as of December 31, 2024 was $637.1 million and Net Leverage was 1.6x.
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (U.S. Dollars in thousands) | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents (Reported GAAP) | $ | 330,017 | $ | 275,580 |
| Debt (Reported GAAP): | ||||
| Long-term debt, net | (866,075) | (845,013) | ||
| Current maturities | (80,097) | (222,940) | ||
| Bank overdrafts | (11,443) | (11,488) | ||
| Total debt, net | (957,615) | (1,079,441) | ||
| Less: Debt discounts and debt issuance costs (Reported GAAP) | (9,531) | (14,395) | ||
| Total gross debt | (967,146) | (1,093,836) | ||
| Net Debt (Non-GAAP) | $ | (637,129) | $ | (818,256) |
| Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) | 392,203 | 385,118 | ||
| Net Leverage (Non-GAAP) | 1.6x | 2.1x |
Free Cash Flow from Continuing Operations Reconciliation – Unaudited
| Year Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||
| (U.S. Dollars in thousands) | ||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations (Reported GAAP) | $ | 262,721 | $ | 298,605 |
| Less: Capital expenditures (Reported GAAP)12 | (82,435) | (78,041) | ||
| Free cash flow from continuing operations (Non-GAAP) | $ | 180,286 | $ | 220,564 |
12 Capital expenditures do not include amounts attributable to discontinued operations.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Dole plc’s results are determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
In addition to its results under U.S. GAAP, in this Press Release, we also present Dole plc’s Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EPS, Free Cash Flow from Continuing Operations, Net Debt and Net Leverage, which are supplemental measures of financial performance that are not required by, or presented in accordance with, U.S. GAAP (collectively, the "non-GAAP financial measures"). We present these non-GAAP financial measures, because we believe they assist investors and analysts in comparing our operating performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our operating results, cash flows or any other measure prescribed by U.S. GAAP. Our presentation of non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by any of the adjusted items or that any projections and estimates will be realized in their entirety or at all. In addition, adjustment items that are excluded from non-GAAP results can have a material impact on equivalent GAAP earnings, financial measures and cash flows.
Adjusted EBIT is calculated from GAAP net income by: (1) subtracting the income or adding the loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes; (2) adding the income tax expense or subtracting the income tax benefit; (3) adding interest expense; (4) adding mark to market losses or subtracting mark to market gains related to unrealized impacts from certain derivative instruments and foreign currency denominated borrowings, realized impacts on noncash settled foreign currency denominated borrowings, net foreign currency impacts on liquidated entities and fair value movements on contingent consideration; (5) other items which are separately stated based on materiality, which during the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, included adding or subtracting asset write-downs from extraordinary events, net of insurance proceeds, subtracting the gain or adding the loss on the disposal of business interests, subtracting the gain or adding the loss on asset sales for assets held for sale and actively marketed property, adding impairment charges on property, plant and equipment, adding restructuring charges and costs for legal matters not in the ordinary course of business, adding impairment charges on goodwill and adding costs incurred for the cyber-related incident; and (6) the Company’s share of these items from equity method investments.
Adjusted EBITDA is calculated from GAAP net income by: (1) subtracting the income or adding the loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes; (2) adding the income tax expense or subtracting the income tax benefit; (3) adding interest expense; (4) adding depreciation charges; (5) adding amortization charges on intangible assets; (6) adding mark to market losses or subtracting mark to market gains related to unrealized impacts from certain derivative instruments and foreign currency denominated borrowings, realized impacts on noncash settled foreign currency denominated borrowings, net foreign currency impacts on liquidated entities and fair value movements on contingent consideration; (7) other items which are separately stated based on materiality, which during the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, included adding or subtracting asset write-downs from extraordinary events, net of insurance proceeds, subtracting the gain or adding the loss on the disposal of business interests, subtracting the gain or adding the loss on asset sales for assets held for sale and actively marketed property, adding impairment charges on property, plant and equipment, adding restructuring charges and costs for legal matters not in the ordinary course of business, adding impairment charges on goodwill and adding costs incurred for the cyber-related incident; and (8) the Company’s share of these items from equity method investments.
Adjusted Net Income is calculated from GAAP net income attributable to Dole plc by: (1) subtracting the income or adding the loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes; (2) adding amortization charges on intangible assets; (3) adding mark to market losses or subtracting mark to market gains related to unrealized impacts from certain derivative instruments and foreign currency denominated borrowings, realized impacts on noncash settled foreign currency denominated borrowings, net foreign currency impacts on liquidated entities and fair value movements on contingent consideration; (4) other items which are separately stated based on materiality, which during the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, included adding or subtracting asset write-downs from extraordinary events, net of insurance proceeds, subtracting the gain or adding the loss on the disposal of business interests, subtracting the gain or adding the loss on asset sales for assets held for sale and actively marketed property, adding impairment charges on property, plant and equipment, adding restructuring charges and costs for legal matters not in the ordinary course of business, adding impairment charges on goodwill and adding costs incurred for the cyber-related incident; (5) the Company’s share of these items from equity method investments; (6) excluding the tax effect of these items and discrete tax adjustments; and (7) excluding the effect of these items attributable to non-controlling interests.
Adjusted Earnings per Share is calculated from Adjusted Net Income divided by diluted weighted average number of shares in the applicable period.
Net Debt is a non-GAAP financial measure, calculated as GAAP cash and cash equivalents, less GAAP current and long-term debt. It also excludes GAAP unamortized debt discounts and debt issuance costs.
Net Leverage is a non-GAAP financial measure, calculated as Net Debt divided by Adjusted EBITDA, both of which are defined above.
Free cash flow from continuing operations is calculated from GAAP net cash used in or provided by operating activities for continuing operations less GAAP capital expenditures.
Like-for-like basis refers to the U.S. GAAP measure or non-GAAP financial measure excluding the impact of foreign currency translation movements and acquisitions and divestitures. The impact of foreign currency translation represents an estimate of the effect of translating the results of operations denominated in a foreign currency to U.S. dollar at prior year average rates, as compared to the current year average rates.
Dole is not able to provide a reconciliation for projected FY'25 results without taking unreasonable efforts.
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