FLEX REPORTS SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2026 RESULTS
Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) reported Q2 FY2026 results for the period ended September 26, 2025: Net sales $6.8B (up 4%), GAAP operating margin 4.4%, GAAP EPS $0.52 (includes $41M, or $0.11, of costs from missile strike damage at a Ukraine facility) and Adjusted EPS $0.79 (record).
Cash provided by operations was $453M and free cash flow $305M. Management raised FY2026 guidance to $26.7B–$27.3B net sales, adjusted operating margin 6.2%–6.3%, and adjusted EPS $3.09–$3.17, citing strong data center demand in Power and Cloud.
Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) ha riportato i risultati del secondo trimestre dell'anno fiscale 2026 per il periodo terminato il 26 settembre 2025: vendite nette $6.8B (in aumento del 4%), margine operativo GAAP 4.4%, utile per azione GAAP $0.52 (incluse $41M, o $0.11, di costi derivanti da danni da attacco missilistico presso una sede in Ucraina) e EPS rettificato $0.79 (record).
Il flusso di cassa operativo è stato $453M e il free cash flow $305M. La direzione ha aumentato le previsioni per l'esercizio 2026 a $26.7B–$27.3B di vendite nette, margine operativo rettificato 6.2%–6.3% e EPS rettificato $3.09–$3.17, citando una forte domanda di data center nei segmenti Power e Cloud.
Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) informó resultados del segundo trimestre del año fiscal 2026 para el periodo terminado el 26 de septiembre de 2025: ventas netas $6.8B (un 4% más), margen operativo GAAP 4.4%, BPA GAAP $0.52 (incluye $41M, o $0.11, de costos por daños por ataque con misil en una instalación en Ucrania) y BPA ajustado $0.79 (récord).
El flujo de caja operativo fue $453M y el flujo de caja libre $305M. La dirección elevó las previsiones para el año fiscal 2026 a $26.7B–$27.3B en ventas netas, margen operativo ajustado 6.2%–6.3% y BPA ajustado $3.09–$3.17, citando una fuerte demanda de data centers en Power y Cloud.
Flex (NYSE: FLEX)는 2025년 9월 26일 종료된 기간에 대한 FY2026 2분기 실적을 발표했습니다: 순매출 $6.8B (전년 대비 4% 증가), GAAP 영업이익률 4.4%, GAAP EPS $0.52 (우크라이나 시설의 미사일 공격 피해 비용 $41M, 또는 $0.11 포함) 및 조정 EPS $0.79 (사상 최고).
영업활동으로 인한 현금은 $453M, 잉여현금흐름은 $305M였습니다. 경영진은 FY2026 가이던스를 $26.7B–$27.3B의 순매출, 조정 영업이익률 6.2%–6.3%, 조정 EPS $3.09–$3.17로 상향했고, Power 및 Cloud 데이터 센터 수요가 강하다고 밝혔습니다.
Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) a publié les résultats du T2 de l'exercice 2026 pour la période se terminant le 26 septembre 2025: ventes nettes $6.8B (en hausse de 4 %), marge opérationnelle GAAP 4.4%, BPA GAAP $0.52 (inclut $41M, soit $0.11, de coûts liés aux dégâts causés par une frappe de missile sur une installation en Ukraine) et BPA ajusté $0.79 (record).
La trésorerie générée par les opérations était de $453M et le flux de trésorerie disponible libre de $305M. La direction a relevé les prévisions pour l'exercice 2026 à $26.7B–$27.3B de ventes nettes, marge opérationnelle ajustée 6.2%–6.3% et BPA ajusté $3.09–$3.17, citant une forte demande des centres de données dans Power et Cloud.
Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) meldete die Ergebnisse für Q2 des Geschäftsjahres 2026 für den Zeitraum bis zum 26. September 2025: Nettoumsatz $6.8B (um 4% gestiegen), GAAP-Betriebs-marge 4.4%, GAAP EPS $0.52 (enthält $41M bzw. $0.11 Kosten durch Beschuss-Schäden an einer ukrainischen Anlage) und angepasstes EPS $0.79 (rekord).
Betriebsbedingter Cashflow betrug $453M und freier Cashflow $305M. Das Management hob den FY2026-Ausblick auf $26.7B–$27.3B Nettoumsatz, angepassteoperative Marge 6.2%–6.3% und angepasstes EPS $3.09–$3.17 an, mit Hinweis auf starke Nachfrage im Data-Center-Bereich Power und Cloud.
Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) أبلغت عن نتائج الربع الثاني للسنة المالية 2026 للفترة المنتهية في 26 سبتمبر 2025: إجمالي المبيعات الصافية $6.8B (نمو 4%), هامش التشغيل وفقاً لـ GAAP 4.4%, ربحية السهم وفق GAAP $0.52 (يشمل $41M، أو $0.11، من تكاليف الأضرار الناتجة عن هجوم صاروخي في منشأة بأوكرانيا) و EPS المعدل $0.79 (سجل قياسي).
كان التدفق النقدي من العمليات $453M والتدفق النقدي الحر $305M. رفعت الإدارة التوجيه للسنة المالية 2026 إلى $26.7B–$27.3B من المبيعات الصافية، الهامش التشغيلي المعدل 6.2%–6.3%، وEPS المعدل $3.09–$3.17، مع الإشارة إلى الطلب القوي على مراكز البيانات في Power و Cloud.
Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) 报告了 FY2026 第2季度截至 2025 年 9 月 26 日的业绩:净销售额 $6.8B(增长 4%),GAAP operating margin 4.4%,GAAP 每股收益 $0.52(包含 $41M,即 $0.11 的成本,来自乌克兰一处设施的导弹袭击损害)以及 调整后每股收益 $0.79(创纪录)。
经营活动产生现金流为 $453M,自由现金流 $305M。管理层将 FY2026 指引上调至 $26.7B–$27.3B 的净销售额、调整后经营利润率 6.2%–6.3%、调整后每股收益 $3.09–$3.17,并指出在 Power 与 Cloud 数据中心的需求强劲。
- Net sales $6.8B, up 4%
- Record Adjusted EPS $0.79 in Q2
- Free cash flow $305M and cash from operations $453M
- Raised FY2026 guidance to $26.7B–$27.3B net sales
- Targeted Adjusted operating margin 6.2%–6.3% for FY2026
- $41M of Q2 costs from missile strike damage in Ukraine
- GAAP operating margin 4.4% below adjusted margin
- Interest & other expected ~$180M–$190M for FY2026
Insights
Flex delivered a record adjusted quarter, raised full‑year guidance, and showed sustained margin improvement driven by data‑center demand.
Flex reported
Key dependencies and risks include the concentration of growth in data‑center end markets and the one‑time headwind of
Watch near term: the third quarter guide of net sales
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Reported net sales up
4% , at the top end of our guidance.
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Raising full-year net sales, adjusted operating margin and adjusted EPS guidance due to strong data center demand in our Power and Cloud businesses and continued disciplined execution.
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Delivered GAAP operating margin of
4.4% , and adjusted operating margin of6.0% marking the fourth consecutive quarter at or above an adjusted operating margin of6% .
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Reported GAAP EPS of
, which includes$0.52 , or$41M , of costs associated with the previously announced missile strike damage at our$0.11 Ukraine facility, and Adjusted EPS of , a record adjusted EPS number.$0.79
Revathi Advaithi, CEO of Flex, stated: "We achieved a record Q2, and we continue to execute with discipline and deliver value for customers across business segments. As we continue to shift our portfolio toward higher margin businesses, we remain confident in our data center position and ability to offer complete, integrated solutions to the world's leading technology companies as they navigate the AI era."
Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 GAAP Summary:
- Net Sales:
$6.8 billion - GAAP Operating Income:
$296 million - GAAP Net Income:
$199 million - GAAP Earnings Per Share:
$0.52 - Cash provided by Operating Activities:
$453 million
Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Non-GAAP Summary:
- Adjusted Operating Income:
$409 million - Adjusted Net Income:
$300 million - Adjusted Earnings Per Share:
$0.79 - Free Cash Flow:
$305 million
An explanation and reconciliation of GAAP financial measures to non-GAAP financial measures is presented in Schedules II and V attached to this press release.
Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Guidance
- Net Sales:
to$6.65 billion $6.95 billion - Adjusted Operating Income:
to$405 million *$435 million - Adjusted EPS:
to$0.74 *$0.80 - Interest & Other: approximately
$54 million - Adjusted income tax rate:
21% * - Weighted average shares outstanding: 377 million
Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance Updated
- Net Sales:
to$26.7 billion $27.3 billion - Adjusted Operating Margin: between
6.2% and6.3% * - Adjusted EPS:
to$3.09 *$3.17 - Interest & Other: approximately
to$180 million $190 million
*This is a forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure that cannot be reconciled to its equivalent GAAP financial measure without unreasonable effort for the reasons set forth in Schedule V attached to this press release.
Webcast and Conference Call
The Flex management team will host a conference call today at 7:30 AM (CT) / 8:30 AM (ET), to review second quarter fiscal 2026 results. A live webcast of the event and slides will be available on the Flex Investor Relations website at http://investors.flex.com. An audio replay and transcript will also be available after the event on the Flex Investor Relations website.
About Flex
Flex (Reg. No. 199002645H) is the manufacturing partner of choice that helps leading brands design, build, and manage products that improve the world. With a global footprint spanning 30 countries, Flex delivers advanced manufacturing and supply chain solutions, innovative products and technology, and lifecycle services that support customers from concept to scale. In the AI era, Flex is helping customers accelerate data center deployment by solving power, heat, and scale challenges through cutting-edge power and cooling technology and scalable IT infrastructure solutions.
Contacts
Investors & Analysts
Michelle Simmons
Senior Vice President, Global Investor Relations and Public Relations
(669) 242-6332
Michelle.Simmons@flex.com
Media & Press
publicrelations@flex.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
Additional information concerning these and other risks is described under "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in our subsequent filings with the
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SCHEDULE I |
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FLEX |
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
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(In millions, except per share amounts) |
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Three-Month Periods Ended |
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September 26, 2025 |
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September 27, 2024 |
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GAAP: |
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Net sales |
$ 6,804 |
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$ 6,545 |
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Cost of sales |
6,181 |
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5,998 |
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Restructuring charges |
9 |
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16 |
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Gross profit |
614 |
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531 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
260 |
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216 |
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Restructuring and impairment charges |
42 |
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2 |
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Intangible amortization |
16 |
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16 |
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Operating income |
296 |
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297 |
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Interest expense |
52 |
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53 |
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Interest income |
10 |
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16 |
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Other charges (income), net |
(13) |
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(8) |
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Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates |
(5) |
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(4) |
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Income before income taxes |
262 |
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264 |
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Provision for (benefit from) income taxes |
63 |
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50 |
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Net income |
$ 199 |
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$ 214 |
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GAAP EPS |
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Diluted earnings per share |
$ 0.52 |
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$ 0.54 |
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Diluted shares used in computing per share amounts |
380 |
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400 |
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See Schedule II for the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures. See the accompanying notes |
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
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Six-Month Periods Ended |
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September 26, 2025 |
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September 27, 2024 |
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GAAP: |
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Net sales |
$ 13,379 |
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$ 12,859 |
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Cost of sales |
12,168 |
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11,825 |
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Restructuring charges |
25 |
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32 |
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Gross profit |
1,186 |
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1,002 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
493 |
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429 |
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Restructuring and impairment charges |
49 |
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11 |
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Intangible amortization |
37 |
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32 |
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Operating income |
607 |
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530 |
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Interest expense |
103 |
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109 |
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Interest income |
23 |
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32 |
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Other charges (income), net |
(6) |
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(6) |
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Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates |
(25) |
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(3) |
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Income before income taxes |
508 |
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456 |
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Provision for (benefit from) income taxes |
117 |
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103 |
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Net income |
$ 391 |
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$ 353 |
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GAAP EPS |
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Diluted earnings per share |
$ 1.03 |
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$ 0.87 |
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Diluted shares used in computing per share amounts |
381 |
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405 |
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SCHEDULE II |
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RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES |
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September 26, 2025 |
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September 27, 2024 |
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GAAP operating income and margin % |
$ 296 |
4.4 % |
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$ 297 |
4.5 % |
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Intangible amortization |
16 |
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16 |
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Stock-based compensation |
37 |
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28 |
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Restructuring and impairment charges |
51 |
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17 |
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Legal and other |
9 |
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Non-GAAP operating income and margin % |
$ 409 |
6.0 % |
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$ 358 |
5.5 % |
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GAAP provision for income taxes |
$ 63 |
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$ 50 |
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Intangible amortization benefit |
3 |
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4 |
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Other tax related adjustments |
14 |
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15 |
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Non-GAAP provision for income taxes |
$ 80 |
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$ 69 |
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GAAP net income |
$ 199 |
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$ 214 |
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Intangible amortization |
16 |
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16 |
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Stock-based compensation |
37 |
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28 |
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Restructuring and impairment charges |
51 |
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17 |
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Legal and other |
9 |
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— |
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Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates |
8 |
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— |
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Interest and other, net |
(3) |
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(1) |
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Adjustments for taxes |
(17) |
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(19) |
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Non-GAAP net income |
$ 300 |
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$ 255 |
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Diluted earnings per share: |
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GAAP |
$ 0.52 |
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$ 0.54 |
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Non-GAAP |
$ 0.79 |
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$ 0.64 |
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Free Cash Flow: |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
453 |
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319 |
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Net capital expenditures |
(148) |
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(100) |
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Free Cash Flow |
$ 305 |
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$ 219 |
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RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES |
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Six-Month Periods Ended |
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September 27, 2024 |
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GAAP operating income and margin % |
$ 607 |
4.5 % |
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$ 530 |
4.1 % |
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Intangible amortization |
37 |
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32 |
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Stock-based compensation |
71 |
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60 |
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Restructuring and impairment charges |
74 |
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42 |
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Legal and other |
15 |
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Non-GAAP operating income and margin % |
$ 804 |
6.0 % |
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$ 664 |
5.2 % |
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GAAP provision for income taxes |
$ 117 |
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$ 103 |
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Intangible amortization benefit |
8 |
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7 |
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Other tax related adjustments |
28 |
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13 |
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Non-GAAP provision for income taxes |
$ 153 |
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$ 123 |
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GAAP net income |
$ 391 |
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$ 353 |
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Intangible amortization |
37 |
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32 |
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Stock-based compensation |
71 |
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60 |
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Restructuring and impairment charges |
74 |
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42 |
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Legal and other |
15 |
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— |
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Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates |
25 |
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— |
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Interest and other, net |
(3) |
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(1) |
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Adjustments for taxes |
(36) |
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(20) |
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Non-GAAP net income |
$ 574 |
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$ 466 |
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Diluted earnings per share: |
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GAAP |
$ 1.03 |
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$ 0.87 |
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Non-GAAP |
$ 1.51 |
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$ 1.15 |
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Free Cash Flow: |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
852 |
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659 |
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Net capital expenditures |
(279) |
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(208) |
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Free Cash Flow |
$ 573 |
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$ 451 |
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SCHEDULE III |
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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As of September 26, 2025 |
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As of March 31, 2025 |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ 2,249 |
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$ 2,289 |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance |
3,857 |
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3,671 |
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Contract assets |
819 |
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616 |
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Inventories |
5,270 |
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5,071 |
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Other current assets |
1,647 |
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1,194 |
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Total current assets |
13,842 |
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12,841 |
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Property and equipment, net |
2,352 |
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2,330 |
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Operating lease right-of-use assets, net |
703 |
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562 |
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Goodwill |
1,375 |
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1,341 |
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Other intangible assets, net |
314 |
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343 |
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Other non-current assets |
960 |
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964 |
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Total assets |
$ 19,546 |
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$ 18,381 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Bank borrowings and current portion of long-term debt |
$ 676 |
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$ 1,209 |
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Accounts payable |
6,125 |
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5,147 |
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Accrued payroll and benefits |
568 |
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560 |
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Deferred revenue and customer working capital advances |
1,914 |
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1,957 |
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Other current liabilities |
1,091 |
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977 |
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Total current liabilities |
10,374 |
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9,850 |
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Long-term debt, net of current portion |
3,013 |
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2,483 |
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Operating lease liabilities, non-current |
604 |
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456 |
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Other non-current liabilities |
520 |
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590 |
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Total liabilities |
14,511 |
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13,379 |
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Total shareholders' equity |
5,035 |
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5,002 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity |
$ 19,546 |
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$ 18,381 |
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SCHEDULE IV |
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
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Six-Month Periods Ended |
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September 26, 2025 |
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September 27, 2024 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net income |
$ 391 |
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$ 353 |
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Depreciation, amortization and other impairment charges |
298 |
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257 |
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Changes in working capital and other, net |
163 |
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49 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
852 |
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659 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
(283) |
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(214) |
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Proceeds from the disposition of property and equipment |
4 |
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6 |
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Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired |
(43) |
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(1) |
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Proceeds from divestiture of businesses, net of cash held in divested businesses |
(4) |
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— |
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Other investing activities, net |
(8) |
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3 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
(334) |
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(206) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Proceeds from bank borrowings and long-term debt |
500 |
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499 |
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Payments of bank borrowings, long-term debt and other financing liabilities |
(535) |
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(57) |
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Payments for repurchases of ordinary shares |
(544) |
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(757) |
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Other, net |
4 |
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(6) |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
(575) |
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(321) |
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Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents |
17 |
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(5) |
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents |
(40) |
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127 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
2,289 |
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2,474 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
$ 2,249 |
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$ 2,601 |
SCHEDULE V
FLEX AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO SCHEDULES I and II
To supplement Flex's unaudited selected financial data presented consistent with
In calculating non-GAAP financial measures, we exclude certain items to facilitate a review of the comparability of the Company's operating performance on a period-to-period basis because such items are not, in our view, related to the Company's ongoing operational performance. We use non-GAAP measures to evaluate the operating performance of our business, for comparison with forecasts and strategic plans, for calculating return on investment, and for benchmarking performance externally against competitors. In addition, management's incentive compensation is determined using certain non-GAAP measures. Also, when evaluating potential acquisitions, we exclude certain items described below from consideration of the target's performance and valuation. Since we find these measures to be useful, we believe that investors benefit from seeing results "through the eyes" of management in addition to seeing GAAP results. We believe that these non-GAAP measures, when read in conjunction with the Company's GAAP financials, provide useful information to investors by offering:
- the ability to make more meaningful period-to-period comparisons of the Company's ongoing operating results;
- the ability to better identify trends in the Company's underlying business and perform related trend analysis;
- a better understanding of how management plans and measures the Company's underlying business; and
- an easier way to compare the Company's operating results against analyst financial models and operating results of competitors that supplement their GAAP results with non-GAAP financial measures.
We present forward‑looking non‑GAAP financial measures in our third quarter and full year fiscal 2026 guidance, including adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted income tax rate, and adjusted EPS. We do not provide a reconciliation of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures because the information necessary to do so is not available without unreasonable effort due to the inherent variability, complexity, and uncertainty in forecasting certain items required for such a reconciliation. These items may include restructuring charges and impairment charges, among others. The information that is unavailable could be material and could significantly affect our GAAP results.
The following are explanations of each of the adjustments that we incorporate into non-GAAP measures, as well as the reasons for excluding each of these individual items in the reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures:
Stock-based compensation expense consists of non-cash charges for the estimated fair value of unvested restricted share units granted to employees and assumed in business acquisitions. The Company believes that the exclusion of these charges provides for more accurate comparisons of its operating results to peer companies due to the varying available valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions and the variety of award types. In addition, the Company believes it is useful to investors to understand the specific impact stock-based compensation expense has on its operating results.
Intangible amortization consists primarily of non-cash charges that can be impacted by, among other things, the timing and magnitude of acquisitions. The Company considers its operating results without these charges when evaluating its ongoing performance and forecasting its earnings trends, and therefore excludes such charges when presenting non-GAAP financial measures. The Company believes that the assessment of its operations excluding these costs is relevant to its assessment of internal operations and comparisons to the performance of its competitors.
Restructuring and impairment charges include severance charges at existing sites and corporate SG&A functions as well as asset impairment, and other charges related to the closures and consolidations of certain operating sites and targeted activities to restructure the business. These costs also include asset impairment charges related to assets significantly impacted by the geopolitical events on the basis of management's best estimate of the recoverable value of assets. These costs may vary in size based on the Company's initiatives, are not directly related to ongoing or core business results, and do not reflect expected future operating expenses. These costs are excluded by the Company's management in assessing current operating performance and forecasting its earnings trends and are therefore excluded by the Company from its non-GAAP measures.
During the three and six-month periods ended September 26, 2025, the Company recognized approximately
During the three and six-month period ended September 26, 2025, the Company recognized
Legal and other consist primarily of costs not directly related to core business results and may include matters relating to commercial disputes, government regulatory and compliance, intellectual property, antitrust, tax, employment or shareholder issues, product liability claims and other issues on a global basis as well as acquisition related costs and asset impairment. These costs are excluded by the Company's management in assessing current operating performance and forecasting its earnings trends and are therefore excluded by the Company from its non-GAAP measures. During the three and six-month periods ended September 26, 2025, the Company incurred approximately
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates consists of various other types of items that are not directly related to ongoing or core business results, such as significant gains or losses associated with certain non-core investments. The Company excludes these items because they are not related to the Company's ongoing operating performance or do not affect core operations. Excluding these amounts provides investors with a basis to compare Company performance against the performance of other companies without this variability. During the three and six-month periods ended September 26, 2025, the Company recognized approximately
Interest and other, net consist of various other types of items that are not directly related to ongoing or core business results, such as the gain or losses related to certain divestitures, currency translation reserve write-offs upon liquidation of certain legal entities, debt extinguishment costs and impairment charges or gains associated with certain non-core investments. The Company excludes these items because they are not related to the Company's ongoing operating performance or do not affect core operations. Excluding these amounts provides investors with a basis to compare Company performance against the performance of other companies without this variability.
Adjustments for taxes relates to the tax effects of the various adjustments that we incorporate into non-GAAP measures in order to provide a more meaningful measure on non-GAAP net income and certain adjustments related to non-recurring settlements of tax contingencies or other non-recurring tax charges, when applicable. Effective in fiscal year 2026, the Company adopted an annual normalized tax rate for the purpose of determining the tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments. In estimating the normalized tax rate, the Company utilizes a full-year projection of earnings that considers the mix of earnings across tax jurisdictions, existing tax positions and other significant tax matters.
During the three and six-month periods ended September 26, 2025, the Company recognized a
Free cash flow is an important liquidity metric because it measures, during a given period, the amount of cash generated that is available to repay debt obligations, make investments, fund acquisitions, repurchase company shares and for certain other activities. The Company's free cash flow is defined as cash flows from operating activities, less net purchases of property and equipment and proceeds from the disposition of property and equipment ("net capital expenditures"), allowing us to present free cash flow on a consistent basis for investors.
During the three and six-month periods ended September 26, 2025, the Company recognized
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