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ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO) raises 2026 sales and EPS outlook after Q2

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ACCO Brands Corporation reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of $415.1 million, up 5.1% from $394.8 million in 2025. GAAP operating income was $30.3 million, down 8.2%, and GAAP net income was $14.1 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, versus $29.2 million, or $0.31 per share. Adjusted operating income increased to $48.1 million from $47.1 million, and adjusted net income rose to $27.4 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, from $25.8 million, or $0.28 per share.

Americas segment sales grew 5.8% to $262.9 million, with comparable sales up 1.8% and adjusted operating income rising to $55.8 million. International segment sales increased 4.0% to $152.2 million, but comparable sales fell 9.3%, and adjusted operating income declined to $3.6 million from $12.4 million, reflecting softer office demand and shipment disruptions from a planned EMEA systems upgrade, which is now complete.

For the first six months, net sales increased 6.5% to $758.8 million and GAAP net income was $33.5 million, aided by a $36.5 million bargain purchase gain from the EPOS acquisition. Year-to-date free cash outflow was $38.6 million, and the consolidated leverage ratio was 4.3x at June 30, 2026. The company raised its 2026 outlook, now expecting reported sales to increase 2.0%–5.0% and full-year adjusted EPS of $0.87–$0.91, while reiterating free cash flow guidance of $75 million to $85 million and a consolidated leverage ratio of 3.7x–3.9x, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share.

Positive

  • 2026 guidance raised: reported sales now expected to increase 2.0%–5.0% (prior flat to up 3.0%) and full-year adjusted EPS to be $0.87–$0.91 (prior $0.84–$0.89), reflecting confidence after first-half performance.

Negative

  • Sharp Q2 GAAP earnings decline: net income fell 51.7% to $14.1 million and diluted EPS dropped to $0.15 from $0.31, largely due to the absence of a prior-year $13.4 million discrete Brazil tax benefit.
  • International profitability under pressure: International adjusted operating income dropped to $3.6 million from $12.4 million, with comparable sales down 9.3% on weaker office demand and EMEA shipment disruptions.

Filing Explained

At June 30, ACCO's filing mainly furnishes quarterly results.

On July 30, 2026, ACCO Brands furnished second-quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026.

Form 8-K reports specified material events, and this filing uses Item 2.02 for results of operations. The earnings release is furnished rather than filed for Section 18 purposes and is not incorporated into registration statements unless expressly referenced.

Although the release calls the quarter “strong,” reported sales rose 5.1%, including 5.7% from the EPOS acquisition and 1.7% from foreign exchange, while comparable sales declined 2.3%; GAAP operating income and net income also fell year over year.

The filing defines net debt as balance-sheet debt plus debt-origination costs less cash.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q2 2026 Net Sales $415.1 million Three months ended June 30, 2026, up 5.1% from $394.8 million in 2025
Q2 2026 GAAP Net Income $14.1 million Three months ended June 30, 2026, down 51.7% from $29.2 million in 2025
Q2 2026 Adjusted EPS $0.29 Adjusted diluted earnings per share versus $0.28 in the prior-year quarter
YTD 2026 Net Sales $758.8 million Six months ended June 30, 2026, a 6.5% increase from $712.2 million in 2025
2026 Adjusted EPS Guidance $0.87–$0.91 Full-year 2026 outlook, raised from $0.84–$0.89
2026 Free Cash Flow Guidance $75 million to $85 million Full-year 2026 free cash flow expectation reiterated
Consolidated Leverage Ratio 4.3x Consolidated leverage ratio as of June 30, 2026
Quarterly Dividend per Share $0.075 Regular quarterly cash dividend declared for payment on September 9, 2026
comparable sales financial
"Comparable sales declined 2.3 percent as growth in the Americas segment"
"Comparable sales" are the total sales from stores or products that have been open for a certain period, usually the same time last year or last quarter. They help show whether a business is growing by comparing similar locations or products over time, much like checking if your favorite store's sales are going up compared to previous years.
bargain purchase gain financial
"Six-month net income benefited from a $36.5 million bargain purchase gain"
A bargain purchase gain happens when a buyer acquires another company's assets for less than those assets' estimated fair value, producing an immediate accounting profit for the buyer. For investors, it matters because that one-time gain boosts the acquirer's reported earnings and can signal a very favorable deal — like finding a valuable item at a steep discount — but it may also prompt scrutiny about whether asset values or the deal terms were estimated correctly.
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) was $55.1 million in Q2 2026"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
free cash flow financial
"The Company continues to expect 2026 free cash flow in the range of $75 million to $85 million"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
consolidated leverage ratio financial
"The Company's consolidated leverage ratio was 4.3x as of June 30, 2026"
A consolidated leverage ratio measures a business group's total debt compared with its ability to pay, by using combined figures for the parent company and its subsidiaries. Think of it like comparing the total mortgage across all properties you own to your overall income or net worth; investors use it to judge how risky the company’s capital structure is and how vulnerable it may be to rising interest rates or income drops.
Q2 2026 net sales $415.1 million up 5.1% from $394.8 million in 2025
Q2 2026 net income $14.1 million down 51.7% from $29.2 million in 2025
Q2 2026 diluted EPS $0.15 down from $0.31 in 2025
Q2 2026 adjusted EPS $0.29 up from $0.28 in 2025
YTD 2026 net sales $758.8 million up 6.5% from $712.2 million in 2025
YTD 2026 net income $33.5 million up 109.4% from $16.0 million in 2025, including a $36.5 million bargain purchase gain
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA $55.1 million up 2.8% from $53.6 million in 2025
Guidance

For full-year 2026, the company expects reported sales to increase 2.0% to 5.0%, adjusted EPS of $0.87 to $0.91, free cash flow of $75 million to $85 million, and a consolidated leverage ratio between 3.7x and 3.9x. For Q3 2026, it expects reported sales from down 1.0% to up 2.0% and adjusted EPS of $0.17 to $0.21.

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FAQ

How did ACCO (ACCO) perform in the second quarter of 2026?

ACCO reported Q2 2026 net sales of $415.1 million, up 5.1% from $394.8 million in 2025. GAAP net income was $14.1 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, while adjusted EPS increased to $0.29 from $0.28.

What were ACCO (ACCO) year-to-date 2026 results versus 2025?

For the first six months, ACCO generated net sales of $758.8 million, up 6.5% from $712.2 million. GAAP net income was $33.5 million versus $16.0 million, reflecting a $36.5 million bargain purchase gain from the EPOS acquisition.

How did ACCO (ACCO) business segments perform in Q2 2026?

In Q2 2026, Americas net sales rose to $262.9 million, with comparable sales up 1.8% and adjusted operating income of $55.8 million. International net sales were $152.2 million, but comparable sales fell 9.3% and adjusted operating income declined to $3.6 million.

What guidance did ACCO (ACCO) provide for full-year 2026?

ACCO expects 2026 reported sales to increase 2.0%–5.0% and full-year adjusted EPS of $0.87–$0.91. It continues to project free cash flow of $75 million to $85 million and a consolidated leverage ratio between 3.7x and 3.9x.

What is ACCO (ACCO) expecting for Q3 2026 sales and earnings?

For the third quarter of 2026, ACCO expects reported sales to range from down 1.0% to up 2.0% versus 2025 and adjusted EPS between $0.17 and $0.21, reflecting continued macro and category softness in some areas.

What is ACCO (ACCO) saying about cash flow, leverage, and dividends?

ACCO continues to target 2026 free cash flow of $75 million to $85 million and a year-end consolidated leverage ratio of 3.7x–3.9x. It declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share, payable September 9, 2026.

How is the EPOS acquisition impacting ACCO (ACCO) results?

The EPOS acquisition added 5.7% to Q2 2026 net sales and $37.6 million to year-to-date sales. ACCO recorded a $36.5 million bargain purchase gain and expects to achieve targeted synergies and benefits from its $100 million multi-year cost reduction program.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 30, 2026

ACCO Brands Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

____________________________

Delaware

001-08454

36-2704017

(State or other jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Four Corporate Drive

Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047

(Address of Registrant’s Principal Executive Office, Including Zip Code)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (847) 541-9500

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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8‑K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

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Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

ACCO

NYSE

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 


 

 

Section 2 - Financial Information

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

On July 30, 2026, ACCO Brands Corporation (the "Company") announced its results for the period ended June 30, 2026. Attached as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release relating to the Company's results, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

The information included or incorporated by reference in this Current Report on Form 8-K under this Item 2.02 is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d) Exhibits

 

99.1

 

Press release of the Company announcing results for the period ended June 30, 2026.

 

 

 

104

 

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

 


 

SIGNATURES

 

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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCO Brands Corporation

(Registrant)

Date:

July 30, 2026

By:

/s/ Deborah A. O'Connor

 

 

 

Name: Deborah A. O'Connor

 

 

 

Title: Executive Vice President

 

 

 

and Chief Financial Officer

 

 


 

Exhibit 99.1

 

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News Release

 

 

 

ACCO BRANDS REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

Reported net sales increased 5.1% to $415 million
Diluted EPS of $0.15; Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.29
Raises full-year 2026 sales and adjusted EPS outlook
Reiterates full-year free cash flow of $75 million to $85 million

 

 

 

LAKE ZURICH, ILLINOIS, July 30, 2026 - ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

 

"We delivered a strong second quarter, with sales and adjusted EPS exceeding both prior-year results and our outlook. In the Americas segment, sales benefited from strong back-to-school sell-in and better-than-expected performance in Mexico. The International segment faced market softness and shipment disruptions from a planned systems upgrade at our largest distribution center in EMEA. The system upgrade is now complete, resulting in an improved and modernized warehouse management system. Based on our first half performance, we are raising our full-year sales and EPS outlook. We remain disciplined in this dynamic global operating environment as we position ACCO Brands for long-term growth," stated ACCO Brands' President and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Tedford.

 

"The EPOS integration remains on track, and we are in the early stages of expanding the brand across our global platform. We are on target to achieve the expected synergies from this acquisition and continue to realize savings from our $100 million multi-year cost reduction program. These cost savings along with our cash flow allow us the flexibility to invest in organic and inorganic growth initiatives," added Mr. Tedford.

 

Second Quarter Results

 

Second quarter net sales increased 5.1 percent to $415.1 million from $394.8 million in 2025. This increase reflects 5.7 percent from the EPOS acquisition and 1.7 percent from favorable foreign exchange. Comparable sales declined 2.3 percent as growth in the Americas

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segment's learning and creative category was more than offset by softness in the International segment and technology peripherals globally.

 

Operating income was $30.3 million, compared with $33.0 million in 2025. Current-year operating income included one-time charges of $5.2 million, while prior-year operating income included a $6.9 million gain on the sale of assets. Restructuring expense was $1.3 million, compared with $9.4 million in the prior year. Adjusted operating income increased to $48.1 million, from $47.1 million in 2025, reflecting cost savings that were partially offset by lower organic volumes.

 

Net income was $14.1 million, or $0.15 per share, compared with $29.2 million, or $0.31 per share, in 2025. Prior year net income was positively impacted as the Company settled the outstanding tax assessments in Brazil, resulting in a net discrete tax benefit of $13.4 million. Adjusted net income increased to $27.4 million, from $25.8 million in 2025, and adjusted earnings per share rose to $0.29 from $0.28 in 2025.

 

Business Segment Results

 

ACCO Brands Americas – Second quarter segment net sales of $262.9 million increased 5.8 percent from $248.5 million in the prior year. Growth was driven by the EPOS acquisition of 2.7 percent and favorable foreign currency of 1.3 percent. Strong performance in the learning and creative category in North America and Mexico more than offset declines in workspace solutions and technology peripherals. Comparable sales of $253.0 million, were up 1.8 percent versus prior year.

 

Second quarter operating income was $46.4 million, compared with $40.7 million a year earlier. Current-year operating income included one-time charges, while prior-year operating income included a gain on the sale of assets. Adjusted operating income increased to $55.8 million, from $43.2 million in the prior year. The increase in both operating and adjusted operating income reflects cost savings and volume growth.

 

ACCO Brands International – Second quarter segment net sales were $152.2 million an increase of 4.0 percent from $146.3 million in the prior year. The EPOS acquisition increased sales by 10.8 percent and favorable foreign exchange added 2.5 percent. Comparable sales were $132.8 million, down 9.3 percent year-over-year, reflecting reduced demand for office product categories, particularly in EMEA and Australia. Sales were also adversely affected by a planned systems upgrade in EMEA.

 

Second quarter operating loss was $4.8 million, compared with operating income of $0.8 million in the prior year. Current-year operating loss included a one-time charge.

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Restructuring expense related to the multi-year cost reduction program was $1.0 million, compared with $8.6 million in the prior year. Adjusted operating income was $3.6 million, compared with $12.4 million in the prior year, as lower volumes more than offset cost savings and price increases.

 

Six Month Results

 

Net sales of $758.8 million, increased 6.5 percent from $712.2 million in 2025. The EPOS acquisition increased sales by $37.6 million, or 5.3 percent, and favorable foreign exchange increased sales by $26.0 million, or 3.7 percent. Comparable sales decreased 2.5 percent as stronger demand for learning and creative categories in the Americas segment and growth in Mexico were more than offset by softness in technology peripherals and lower demand for workspace solutions globally.

 

Operating income was $19.9 million compared with $26.3 million in 2025. Restructuring expense, primarily related to EPOS, and a litigation settlement, totaled $12.0 million, compared with $11.7 million in the prior year related to the multi-year cost reduction program. Operating income also reflects the items noted above in second quarter operating income. Adjusted operating income increased to $59.8 million from $54.0 million in 2025, reflecting cost savings, partially offset by lower organic volumes.

 

Net income was $33.5 million, or $0.35 per share, compared with a net income of $16.0 million, or $0.17 per share, in 2025. Six-month net income benefited from a $36.5 million bargain purchase gain related to the preliminary purchase price allocation for the EPOS acquisition. Prior year net income was positively impacted as the Company settled the outstanding tax assessments in Brazil, resulting in a net discrete tax benefit of $13.4 million. Adjusted net income was $29.2 million compared with $23.7 million in 2025, and adjusted earnings per share were $0.31 per share compared with $0.25 per share in 2025.

 

Cash Flow, Debt and Dividend

 

Year to date, free cash outflow was $38.6 million compared with an outflow of $40.2 million in the prior year. The Company's consolidated leverage ratio was 4.3x as of June 30, 2026.

 

Year to date, the Company has paid dividends of $13.8 million.

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On July 24, 2026, ACCO Brands announced that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share, payable on September 9, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 21, 2026.

 

Full Year 2026 and Third Quarter Outlook

 

"We are pleased with the second quarter and first half results. We continue to make progress on our growth initiatives and the integration of the EPOS acquisition. These results give us confidence to raise our full year outlook. We believe we are well positioned to create long-term value for our shareholders," concluded Mr. Tedford.

 

For the full year, the Company now expects reported sales to increase 2.0 percent to 5.0 percent, compared with the prior range of flat to up 3.0 percent. Full-year adjusted EPS is now expected to be within the range of $0.87 to $0.91, compared with the prior range of $0.84 to $0.89. The Company continues to expect 2026 free cash flow and the consolidated leverage ratio to be within the ranges of $75 million to $85 million and 3.7x to 3.9x, respectively.

 

In the third quarter, the Company expects reported sales to be in the range from down 1.0 percent to up 2.0 percent and adjusted EPS to be within a range of $0.17 to $0.21.

 

Webcast

 

At 8:30 a.m. ET on July 31, 2026, ACCO Brands Corporation will host a conference call to discuss the Company's second quarter 2026 results. The call will be broadcast live via webcast. The webcast can be accessed through the Investor Relations section of www.accobrands.com. The webcast will be in listen-only mode and will be available for replay following the event.

 

About ACCO Brands Corporation

 

ACCO Brands is the leader in branded consumer products that enable productivity, confidence and enjoyment while working, when learning and while playing. Our widely recognized brands, include AT-A-GLANCE®, Five Star®, Kensington®, Leitz®, Mead®, PowerA®, Swingline®, Tilibra® and many others. More information about ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) can be found at www.accobrands.com.

 

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

In addition to financial results reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), we have provided certain non-GAAP financial information in this earnings release to aid investors in understanding the Company's performance. Each non-GAAP financial measure is defined and reconciled to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure in the "About Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this earnings release.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Statements contained herein, other than statements of historical fact, particularly those anticipating future financial performance, business prospects, growth, strategies, business operations and similar matters, results of operations, liquidity and financial condition, and those relating to cost reductions and anticipated pre-tax savings and restructuring costs are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management based on information available to us at the time such statements are made. These statements, which are generally identifiable by the use of the words "will," "believe," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "forecast," "future", "project," "plan," and similar expressions, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, are made as of the date hereof, and we undertake no duty or obligation to update them. Forward-looking statements are subject to the occurrence of events outside the Company's control and actual results, and the timing of events may differ materially from those suggested or implied by such forward-looking statements due to numerous factors that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Investors and others are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements when deciding whether to buy, sell or hold the Company’s securities.

 

Our outlook is based on certain assumptions which we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. These include, without limitation, assumptions regarding consumer demand, tariffs, global geopolitical and economic uncertainties, and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; and the other factors described below.

 

Among the factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements are: changes in trade policy and regulations, including changes in trade agreements and the imposition of tariffs, the timing and recoverability of tariff refund claims, and the resulting consequences; global political and economic uncertainties; a limited number of large customers account for a significant percentage of our sales; sales of our products are affected by general economic and business conditions globally and in the countries in which we operate; risks associated with foreign currency exchange rate

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fluctuations; challenges related to the highly competitive business environment in which we operate; our ability to develop and market innovative products that meet consumer demands and to expand into new and adjacent product categories; our ability to successfully expand our business in emerging markets and the exposure to greater financial, operational, regulatory, compliance and other risks in such markets; the continued decline in the use of certain of our products; risks associated with seasonality, the sufficiency of investment returns on pension assets, risks related to actuarial assumptions, changes in government regulations and changes in the unfunded liabilities of a multi-employer pension plan; any impairment of our intangible assets; our ability to secure, protect and maintain our intellectual property rights, and our ability to license rights and receive certifications from equipment and software businesses to support our technology accessories business; the introduction by third parties of new and successful gaming consoles; our ability to grow profitably through acquisitions, and successfully integrate them; our ability to successfully execute our multi-year restructuring and cost savings program and realize the anticipated benefits; continued disruptions in the global supply chain; risks associated with inflation and other changes in the cost or availability of raw materials, transportation, labor, and other necessary supplies and services and the cost of finished goods; risks associated with outsourcing production of certain of our products, information technology systems and other administrative functions; the failure, inadequacy or interruption of our information technology systems or their supporting infrastructure; risks associated with a cybersecurity incident or information security breach, including that related to a disclosure of personally identifiable information; risks associated with the use by us and other suppliers of artificial intelligence, risks associated with our indebtedness, including limitations imposed by restrictive covenants, our debt service obligations, and our ability to comply with financial ratios and tests; a change in or discontinuance of our stock repurchase program or the payment of dividends; product liability claims, recalls or regulatory actions; the impact of litigation or other legal proceedings; the impact of additional tax liabilities stemming from our global operations and changes in tax laws, regulations and tax rates; our failure to comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations and self-regulatory requirements, the costs of compliance and the impact of changes in such laws; our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the volatility of our stock price; risks associated with circumstances outside our control, including those caused by telecommunication failures, labor strikes, power and/or water shortages, public health crises, such as the occurrence of contagious diseases, severe weather events, war, terrorism and other geopolitical incidents; and other risks and uncertainties described in "Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and in other reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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For further information:

 

Christopher McGinnis

Kori Reed

Investor Relations

Media Relations

(847) 796-4320

(224) 501-0406

 

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ACCO Brands Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

 

June 30,
2026

 

 

December 31,
2025

 

(in millions)

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

106.4

 

 

$

64.4

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

374.2

 

 

 

359.7

 

Inventories

 

 

327.6

 

 

 

289.1

 

Other current assets

 

 

51.0

 

 

 

37.1

 

Total current assets

 

 

859.2

 

 

 

750.3

 

Total property, plant and equipment

 

 

531.0

 

 

 

528.4

 

Less: accumulated depreciation

 

 

(394.4

)

 

 

(389.6

)

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

136.6

 

 

 

138.8

 

Right of use asset, leases

 

 

70.6

 

 

 

78.0

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

90.6

 

 

 

92.8

 

Goodwill

 

 

469.3

 

 

 

478.5

 

Identifiable intangibles, net

 

 

674.9

 

 

 

696.9

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

23.1

 

 

 

17.7

 

Total assets

 

$

2,324.3

 

 

$

2,253.0

 

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable

 

$

12.2

 

 

$

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

21.6

 

 

 

30.8

 

Accounts payable

 

 

168.4

 

 

 

186.7

 

Accrued compensation

 

 

40.2

 

 

 

30.1

 

Accrued customer program liabilities

 

 

65.8

 

 

 

77.1

 

Lease liabilities

 

 

20.4

 

 

 

20.5

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

106.8

 

 

 

120.1

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

435.4

 

 

 

465.3

 

Long-term debt, net

 

 

896.6

 

 

 

806.0

 

Long-term lease liabilities

 

 

55.7

 

 

 

63.5

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

107.4

 

 

 

108.8

 

Pension and post-retirement benefit obligations

 

 

108.4

 

 

 

117.5

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

29.7

 

 

 

27.3

 

Total liabilities

 

 

1,633.2

 

 

 

1,588.4

 

Stockholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Common stock

 

 

1.0

 

 

 

1.0

 

Treasury stock

 

 

(51.3

)

 

 

(47.9

)

Paid-in capital

 

 

1,916.9

 

 

 

1,909.4

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(518.6

)

 

 

(522.6

)

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(656.9

)

 

 

(675.3

)

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

691.1

 

 

 

664.6

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

$

2,324.3

 

 

$

2,253.0

 

 

8


 

ACCO Brands Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

(in millions, except per share data)

 

 

2026

 

 

 

2025

 

 

% Change

 

 

2026

 

 

 

2025

 

 

% Change

Net sales

 

$

415.1

 

 

$

394.8

 

 

5.1 %

 

$

758.8

 

 

$

712.2

 

 

6.5 %

Cost of products sold

 

 

281.0

 

 

 

265.1

 

 

6.0 %

 

 

517.9

 

 

 

482.9

 

 

7.2 %

Gross profit

 

 

134.1

 

 

 

129.7

 

 

3.4 %

 

 

240.9

 

 

 

229.3

 

 

5.1 %

Operating costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

91.2

 

 

 

82.6

 

 

10.4 %

 

 

190.3

 

 

 

175.3

 

 

8.6 %

Amortization of intangibles

 

 

11.3

 

 

 

11.6

 

 

(2.6)%

 

 

22.7

 

 

 

22.9

 

 

(0.9)%

Restructuring

 

 

1.3

 

 

 

9.4

 

 

(86.2)%

 

 

8.0

 

 

 

11.7

 

 

(31.6)%

Gain on disposal of assets

 

 

 

 

 

(6.9

)

 

(100.0)%

 

 

 

 

 

(6.9

)

 

(100.0)%

Total operating costs and expenses

 

 

103.8

 

 

 

96.7

 

 

7.3 %

 

 

221.0

 

 

 

203.0

 

 

8.9 %

Operating income

 

 

30.3

 

 

 

33.0

 

 

(8.2)%

 

 

19.9

 

 

 

26.3

 

 

(24.3)%

Non-operating expense (income):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

12.0

 

 

 

11.9

 

 

0.8 %

 

 

22.8

 

 

 

22.7

 

 

0.4 %

Interest income

 

 

(2.7

)

 

 

(3.0

)

 

(10.0)%

 

 

(4.2

)

 

 

(4.9

)

 

(14.3)%

Non-operating pension (income) expense

 

 

(0.1

)

 

 

0.6

 

 

NM

 

 

(0.2

)

 

 

1.1

 

 

NM

Bargain purchase gain

 

 

1.1

 

 

 

 

 

NM

 

 

(36.5

)

 

 

 

 

NM

Other expense, net

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

0.8

 

 

(62.5)%

 

 

3.4

 

 

 

1.2

 

 

NM

Income before income tax

 

 

19.7

 

 

 

22.7

 

 

(13.2)%

 

 

34.6

 

 

 

6.2

 

 

NM

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

5.6

 

 

 

(6.5

)

 

NM

 

 

1.1

 

 

 

(9.8

)

 

NM

Net income

 

$

14.1

 

 

$

29.2

 

 

(51.7)%

 

$

33.5

 

 

$

16.0

 

 

109.4 %

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic income per share

 

$

0.15

 

 

$

0.32

 

 

(53.1)%

 

$

0.36

 

 

$

0.17

 

 

111.8 %

Diluted income per share

 

$

0.15

 

 

$

0.31

 

 

(51.6)%

 

$

0.35

 

 

$

0.17

 

 

105.9 %

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

94.0

 

 

 

91.6

 

 

 

 

 

93.3

 

 

 

92.5

 

 

 

Diluted

 

 

95.6

 

 

 

93.1

 

 

 

 

 

95.7

 

 

 

94.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash dividends declared per common share

 

$

0.075

 

 

$

0.075

 

 

 

 

$

0.150

 

 

$

0.150

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statistics (as a % of Net sales, except Income tax rate)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
June 30,

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended
June 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

2026

 

 

 

2025

 

 

 

 

 

2026

 

 

 

2025

 

 

 

Gross profit (Net sales, less Cost of products sold)

 

 

32.3

 %

 

 

32.9

 %

 

 

 

 

31.7

 %

 

 

32.2

 %

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

22.0

 %

 

 

20.9

 %

 

 

 

 

25.1

 %

 

 

24.6

 %

 

 

Operating income

 

 

7.3

 %

 

 

8.4

 %

 

 

 

 

2.6

 %

 

 

3.7

 %

 

 

Income before income tax

 

 

4.7

 %

 

 

5.7

 %

 

 

 

 

4.6

 %

 

 

0.9

 %

 

 

Net income

 

 

3.4

 %

 

 

7.4

 %

 

 

 

 

4.4

 %

 

 

2.2

 %

 

 

Income tax rate

 

 

28.4

 %

 

 

(28.6

)%

 

 

 

 

3.2

 %

 

 

(158.1

)%

 

 

 

9


 

ACCO Brands Corporation and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

(in millions)

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

33.5

 

 

$

16.0

 

Amortization of inventory step-up

 

 

3.4

 

 

 

 

Gain on disposal of assets

 

 

 

 

 

(6.9

)

Depreciation

 

 

9.5

 

 

 

13.3

 

Amortization of debt issuance costs

 

 

1.1

 

 

 

0.9

 

Amortization of intangibles

 

 

22.7

 

 

 

22.9

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

7.2

 

 

 

8.3

 

Bargain purchase gain

 

 

(36.5

)

 

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

12.5

 

 

 

17.4

 

Inventories

 

 

(10.0

)

 

 

(24.1

)

Other assets

 

 

(4.4

)

 

 

(2.1

)

Accounts payable

 

 

(28.2

)

 

 

(4.5

)

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

(33.4

)

 

 

(47.3

)

Accrued income taxes

 

 

(9.2

)

 

 

(27.3

)

Net cash used by operating activities

 

 

(31.8

)

 

 

(33.4

)

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to property, plant and equipment

 

 

(6.8

)

 

 

(6.8

)

Proceeds from the disposition of assets

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

16.5

 

Cost of acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

 

(1.1

)

 

 

(10.1

)

Net cash used by investing activities

 

 

(7.7

)

 

 

(0.4

)

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

 

 

123.6

 

 

 

146.3

 

Repayments of long-term debt

 

 

(38.1

)

 

 

(38.0

)

Borrowings of notes payable, net

 

 

12.2

 

 

 

7.0

 

Dividends paid

 

 

(13.8

)

 

 

(13.5

)

Repurchases of common stock

 

 

 

 

 

(15.1

)

Payments related to tax withholding for stock-based compensation

 

 

(3.5

)

 

 

(0.9

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

80.4

 

 

 

85.8

 

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

1.1

 

 

 

7.2

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

42.0

 

 

 

59.2

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of the period

 

$

64.4

 

 

$

74.1

 

End of the period

 

$

106.4

 

 

$

133.3

 

 

10


 

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We explain below how we calculate each of our non-GAAP financial measures. This is followed by a reconciliation of our current period and historical non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

 

We use our non-GAAP financial measures both to explain our results to stockholders and the investment community and in the internal evaluation and management of our business. We believe our non-GAAP financial measures provide management and investors with a more complete understanding of our underlying operational results and trends, facilitate meaningful period-to-period comparisons and enhance an overall understanding of our past and future financial performance.

 

Our non-GAAP financial measures exclude certain items that may have a material impact upon our reported financial results such as restructuring charges, the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, unusual tax items, goodwill and indefinite-lived trade name impairments and charges, and other non-recurring items that we consider to be outside of our core operations. On an interim basis, we also calculate adjusted income tax expense using our estimated annual income tax rate. These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the directly comparable GAAP financial measures and should be read in connection with the Company’s financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP.

 

Our non-GAAP financial measures include the following:

 

Comparable Sales: Represents net sales excluding the impact of material acquisitions, if any, with current-period foreign operation sales translated at prior-year currency rates. We believe comparable sales are useful to investors and management because they reflect underlying sales and sales trends without the effect of material acquisitions and fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and facilitate meaningful period-to-period comparisons. We sometimes refer to comparable sales as comparable net sales.

 

Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)/Adjusted Income (Loss) Before Taxes/Adjusted Net Income (Loss)/Adjusted Net Income (Loss) Per Diluted Share: Represents gross profit, operating income (loss), income (loss) before taxes, net income (loss), and net income (loss) per diluted share excluding restructuring and goodwill and indefinite-lived trade name impairment charges, the amortization of intangibles, bargain purchase gain, non-recurring items, other income/expense, adjustments to reflect the estimated annual tax rate and discrete income tax adjustments, including income tax related to the foregoing. We believe these adjusted non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors and management because they reflect our underlying operating performance before items that we consider to be outside our core operations and facilitate meaningful period-to-period comparisons. Senior management’s incentive compensation is derived, in part, using adjusted operating income and adjusted net income per diluted share, which is derived from adjusted net income. We sometimes refer to adjusted net income per diluted share as adjusted earnings per share or adjusted EPS.

 

Adjusted Income Tax Expense (Benefit): Represents income tax expense (benefit) excluding the tax effect of the items that have been excluded from adjusted income (loss) before taxes, unusual income tax items such as the impact of tax audits and changes in laws, and other discrete tax items. We believe our adjusted income tax expense (benefit) is useful to investors because it reflects our income tax calculated using the estimated annual tax rate before discrete tax items that we consider to be outside our core operations and facilitates meaningful period-to-period comparisons. For interim periods, the income tax expense (benefit) is calculated using the estimated annual income tax rate.

 

Adjusted EBITDA: Represents net income excluding the effects of depreciation, stock-based compensation expense, amortization of intangibles, interest expense, net, other (income) expense, net, and income tax expense, restructuring and goodwill and indefinite-lived trade name impairment charges, bargain purchase gain, and other non-recurring items. We believe adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors because it reflects our underlying cash profitability and adjusts for certain non-cash charges and other items that we consider to be outside our core operations and facilitates meaningful period-to-period comparisons. In addition, this calculation of adjusted EBITDA is used in our loan agreement to calculate our leverage ratio covenant.

 

Free Cash Flow: Free cash flow represents cash flow from operating activities less cash used for additions to property, plant and equipment. We believe free cash flow is useful to investors because they measure our available cash flow for paying dividends, reducing debt, repurchasing shares and funding acquisitions.

 

Net Debt: Represents balance sheet debt plus unamortized debt origination costs and less any cash and cash equivalents.

 

Consolidated Leverage Ratio: Represents net debt divided by trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA.

 

We also provide forward-looking non-GAAP comparable sales, adjusted earnings per share, free cash flow, adjusted EBITDA and historical and forward-looking consolidated leverage ratio. We do not provide a reconciliation of these forward-looking and historical non-GAAP measures to GAAP because the GAAP financial measure is not currently available and management cannot reliably predict all the necessary components of such non-GAAP measures without unreasonable effort or expense due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting and quantifying certain amounts that are necessary for such a reconciliation, including adjustments that could be made for restructuring, integration and acquisition-related expenses, the variability of our tax rate and the impact of foreign currency fluctuation and material acquisitions, and other charges reflected in our historical results. The probable significance of each of these items is high and, based on historical experience, could be material.

11


 

ACCO Brands Corporation and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP Information (Unaudited)

 

The following tables set forth a reconciliation of certain Consolidated Statements of Income information reported in accordance with GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP Information for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2026

 

 

Gross Profit

 

% of Sales

 

SG&A

 

% of Sales

 

Operating Income

 

% of Sales

 

Income before Tax

 

% of Sales

 

Income Tax Expense

 

Tax Rate

 

Net Income

 

% of Sales

(in millions, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reported GAAP

 

$134.1

 

32.3 %

 

$91.2

 

22.0 %

 

$30.3

 

7.3 %

 

$19.7

 

4.7 %

 

$5.6

 

28.4 %

 

$14.1

 

3.4 %

Reported GAAP income per diluted share (EPS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$0.15

 

 

Amortization of inventory step-up

(B)

3.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.4

 

 

 

3.4

 

 

 

1.0

 

 

 

2.4

 

 

Brazil indirect tax reserve

(D)

 

 

 

(1.8)

 

 

 

1.8

 

 

 

1.8

 

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

1.3

 

 

Restructuring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.3

 

 

 

1.3

 

 

 

0.4

 

 

 

0.9

 

 

Amortization of intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.3

 

 

 

11.3

 

 

 

3.0

 

 

 

8.3

 

 

Bargain purchase gain

(E)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1

 

 

Discrete tax items and adjustments to annual tax rate

(A)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.7

 

 

 

(0.7)

 

 

Adjusted Non-GAAP

 

$137.5

 

33.1 %

 

$89.4

 

21.5 %

 

$48.1

 

11.6 %

 

$38.6

 

9.3 %

 

$11.2

 

29.0 %

 

$27.4

 

6.6 %

Adjusted income per diluted share (Adjusted EPS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$0.29

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2025

 

 

Operating Income

 

% of Sales

 

Income before Tax

 

% of Sales

 

Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

 

Tax Rate

 

Net Income

 

% of Sales

(in millions, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reported GAAP

 

$33.0

 

8.4 %

 

$22.7

 

5.7 %

 

$(6.5)

 

(28.6)%

 

$29.2

 

7.4 %

Reported GAAP income per diluted share (EPS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$0.31

 

 

Restructuring

 

9.4

 

 

 

9.4

 

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

7.0

 

 

Amortization of intangibles

 

11.6

 

 

 

11.6

 

 

 

3.1

 

 

 

8.5

 

 

Gain on sale of property

(G)

(6.9)

 

 

 

(6.9)

 

 

 

(1.7)

 

 

 

(5.2)

 

 

Brazil tax assessment

(H)

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.4

 

 

 

(13.4)

 

 

Discrete tax items and adjustments to annual tax rate

(A)

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

(0.3)

 

 

Adjusted Non-GAAP

 

$47.1

 

11.9 %

 

$36.8

 

9.3 %

 

$11.0

 

30.0 %

 

$25.8

 

6.5 %

Adjusted income per diluted share (Adjusted EPS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$0.28

 

 

 

12


 

ACCO Brands Corporation and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP Information (Unaudited)

 

The following tables set forth a reconciliation of certain Consolidated Statements of Income information reported in accordance with GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP Information for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2026

 

 

Gross Profit

 

% of Sales

 

SG&A

 

% of Sales

 

Operating Income

 

% of Sales

 

Income before Tax

 

% of Sales

 

Income Tax Expense

 

Tax Rate

 

Net Income

 

% of Sales

(in millions, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reported GAAP

 

$240.9

 

31.7 %

 

$190.3

 

25.1 %

 

$19.9

 

2.6 %

 

$34.6

 

4.6 %

 

$1.1

 

3.2 %

 

$33.5

 

4.4 %

Reported GAAP income per diluted share (EPS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$0.35

 

 

Amortization of inventory step-up

(B)

3.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.4

 

 

 

3.4

 

 

 

1.0

 

 

 

2.4

 

 

Litigation settlement

(C)

 

 

 

(4.0)

 

 

 

4.0

 

 

 

4.0

 

 

 

1.0

 

 

 

3.0

 

 

Brazil indirect tax reserve

(D)

 

 

 

(1.8)

 

 

 

1.8

 

 

 

1.8

 

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

1.3

 

 

Restructuring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.0

 

 

 

8.0

 

 

 

2.1

 

 

 

5.9

 

 

Amortization of intangibles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22.7

 

 

 

22.7

 

 

 

6.1

 

 

 

16.6

 

 

Bargain purchase gain

(E)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(36.5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(36.5)

 

 

Acquisition related costs

(F)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.1

 

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

2.3

 

 

Discrete tax items and adjustments to annual tax rate

(A)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.7)

 

 

 

0.7

 

 

Adjusted Non-GAAP

 

$244.3

 

32.2 %

 

$184.5

 

24.3 %

 

$59.8

 

7.9 %

 

$41.1

 

5.4 %

 

$11.9

 

29.0 %

 

$29.2

 

3.8 %

Adjusted income per diluted share (Adjusted EPS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$0.31

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2025

 

 

Operating Income

 

% of Sales

 

Income before Tax

 

% of Sales

 

Income Tax (Benefit) Expense

 

Tax Rate

 

Net Income

 

% of Sales

(in millions, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reported GAAP

 

$26.3

 

3.7 %

 

$6.2

 

0.9 %

 

$(9.8)

 

(158.1)%

 

$16.0

 

2.2 %

Reported GAAP income per diluted share (EPS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$0.17

 

 

Restructuring

 

11.7

 

 

 

11.7

 

 

 

2.9

 

 

 

8.8

 

 

Amortization of intangibles

 

22.9

 

 

 

22.9

 

 

 

6.1

 

 

 

16.8

 

 

Gain on sale of property

(G)

(6.9)

 

 

 

(6.9)

 

 

 

(1.7)

 

 

 

(5.2)

 

 

Brazil tax assessment

(H)

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.4

 

 

 

(13.4)

 

 

Discrete tax items and adjustments to annual tax rate

(A)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.7)

 

 

 

0.7

 

 

Adjusted Non-GAAP

 

$54.0

 

7.6 %

 

$33.9

 

4.8 %

 

$10.2

 

30.0 %

 

$23.7

 

3.3 %

Adjusted income per diluted share (Adjusted EPS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$0.25

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Reconciliations of GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP Information and Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)

 

A.
The income tax impact of discrete tax items. For interim periods for years ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, the Company adjusted its tax rate to 29.0% and 30.0%, respectively, which represents its full year non-GAAP estimated annual tax rate. The Company's full year non-GAAP estimated annual tax rate remains subject to variation from the mix of earnings across the Company's operating jurisdictions.
B.
Represents the amortization of inventory step-up associated with the acquisition of EPOS.
C.
Settlement of patent infringement litigation.
D.
Represents a reserve associated with Brazilian indirect taxes.
E.
Represents the bargain purchase gain associated with the acquisition of EPOS.
F.
Acquisition related costs.
G.
Gain related to the sale of facilities in Sidney, New York and Barcelona, Spain.
H.
Settlement and release of uncertain tax positions related to the Brazil Tax Assessments.

 

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ACCO Brands Corporation and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)

 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income (loss) reported in accordance with GAAP to Adjusted EBITDA.

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

(in millions)

 

2026

 

2025

 

% Change

2026

 

2025

 

% Change

 

Net income

 

$14.1

 

$29.2

 

(51.7)%

$33.5

 

$16.0

 

109.4 %

 

Inventory step-up amortization

(B)

3.4

 

 

NM

3.4

 

 

NM

 

Stock-based compensation

 

2.8

 

0.5

 

NM

7.2

 

8.3

 

(13.3)%

 

Depreciation

 

4.1

 

6.6

 

(37.9)%

9.5

 

13.3

 

(28.6)%

 

Litigation settlement

(D)

 

 

NM

4.0

 

 

NM

 

Brazil indirect tax reserve

(C)

1.8

 

 

NM

1.8

 

 

NM

 

Amortization of intangibles

 

11.3

 

11.6

 

(2.6)%

22.7

 

22.9

 

(0.9)%

 

Restructuring

 

1.3

 

9.4

 

(86.2)%

8.0

 

11.7

 

(31.6)%

 

Gain on disposal of assets

 

 

(6.9)

 

(100.0)%

 

(6.9)

 

(100.0)%

 

Interest expense, net

 

9.3

 

8.9

 

4.5 %

18.6

 

17.8

 

4.5 %

 

Bargain purchase gain

(E)

1.1

 

 

NM

(36.5)

 

 

— %

 

Other expense, net

 

0.3

 

0.8

 

(62.5)%

3.4

 

1.2

 

NM

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

5.6

 

(6.5)

 

NM

1.1

 

(9.8)

 

NM

 

Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)

 

$55.1

 

$53.6

 

2.8 %

$76.7

 

$74.5

 

3.0 %

 

Adjusted EBITDA as a % of Net Sales

 

13.3 %

 

13.6 %

 

 

10.1 %

 

10.5 %

 

 

 

Reconciliation of Debt to Net Debt (Unaudited)

 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of debt reported in accordance with GAAP to Net Debt.

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

(in millions)

 

2026

 

2025

 

$ Change

 

Total debt per balance sheet

 

$930.4

 

$982.8

 

 

 

Add debt origination costs

 

3.4

 

4.5

 

 

 

Less cash and cash equivalents

 

106.4

 

133.3

 

 

 

Net Debt (non-GAAP)

 

$827.4

 

$854.0

 

$(26.6)

 

Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow (Unaudited)

 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities reported in accordance with GAAP to Free Cash Flow.

 

(in millions)

 

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2026

 

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2025

 

Six Months Ended
June 30, 2026

 

Six Months Ended
June 30, 2025

Net cash used by operating activities

 

$(35.3)

 

$(38.9)

 

$(31.8)

 

$(33.4)

Additions to property, plant and equipment

 

(4.7)

 

(4.6)

 

(6.8)

 

(6.8)

Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP)

 

$(40.0)

 

$(43.5)

 

$(38.6)

 

$(40.2)

 

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ACCO Brands Corporation and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Business Segment Information and Reconciliation (Unaudited)

 

 

 

2026

 

2025

 

Changes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reported

 

 

 

Adjusted

 

Operating

 

 

 

Reported

 

 

 

Adjusted

 

Operating

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted

 

Adjusted

 

 

 

 

 

Operating

 

 

 

Operating

 

Income

 

 

 

Operating

 

 

 

Operating

 

Income

 

 

 

 

 

Operating

 

Operating

 

Adjusted

 

Reported

 

Income

 

Adjusted

 

Income

 

(Loss)

 

Reported

 

Income

 

Adjusted

 

Income

 

(Loss)

 

Net Sales

 

Net Sales

 

Income

 

Income

 

Margin

(in millions)

Net Sales

 

(Loss)

 

Items

 

(Loss)

 

Margin

 

Net Sales

 

(Loss)

 

Items

 

(Loss)

 

Margin

 

$

 

%

 

(Loss) $

 

(Loss) %

 

Points

Q1:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCO Brands Americas

$178.5

 

$3.4

 

$9.4

 

$12.8

 

7.2%

 

$173.9

 

$0.9

 

$9.1

 

$10.0

 

5.8%

 

$4.6

 

2.6%

 

$2.8

 

28.0%

 

140

ACCO Brands International

165.2

 

2.4

 

8.7

 

11.1

 

6.7%

 

143.5

 

5.1

 

4.5

 

9.6

 

6.7%

 

21.7

 

15.1%

 

1.5

 

15.6%

 

Corporate

 

(16.2)

 

4.0

 

(12.2)

 

 

 

 

(12.7)

 

 

(12.7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

 

Total

$343.7

 

$(10.4)

 

$22.1

 

$11.7

 

3.4%

 

$317.4

 

$(6.7)

 

$13.6

 

$6.9

 

2.2%

 

$26.3

 

8.3%

 

$4.8

 

69.6%

 

120

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q2:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCO Brands Americas

$262.9

 

$46.4

 

$9.4

 

$55.8

 

21.2%

 

$248.5

 

$40.7

 

$2.5

 

$43.2

 

17.4%

 

$14.4

 

5.8%

 

$12.6

 

29.2%

 

380

ACCO Brands International

152.2

 

(4.8)

 

8.4

 

3.6

 

2.4%

 

146.3

 

0.8

 

11.6

 

12.4

 

8.5%

 

5.9

 

4.0%

 

(8.8)

 

(71.0)%

 

(610)

Corporate

 

(11.3)

 

 

(11.3)

 

 

 

 

(8.5)

 

 

(8.5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2.8)

 

 

 

 

Total

$415.1

 

$30.3

 

$17.8

 

$48.1

 

11.6%

 

$394.8

 

$33.0

 

$14.1

 

$47.1

 

11.9%

 

$20.3

 

5.1%

 

$1.0

 

2.1%

 

(30)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YTD:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCO Brands Americas

$441.4

 

$49.8

 

$18.8

 

$68.6

 

15.5%

 

$422.4

 

$41.6

 

$11.6

 

$53.2

 

12.6%

 

$19.0

 

4.5%

 

$15.4

 

28.9%

 

290

ACCO Brands International

317.4

 

(2.4)

 

17.1

 

14.7

 

4.6%

 

289.8

 

5.9

 

16.1

 

22.0

 

7.6%

 

27.6

 

9.5%

 

(7.3)

 

(33.2)%

 

(300)

Corporate

 

(27.5)

 

4.0

 

(23.5)

 

 

 

 

(21.2)

 

 

(21.2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2.3)

 

 

 

 

Total

$758.8

 

$19.9

 

$39.9

 

$59.8

 

7.9%

 

$712.2

 

$26.3

 

$27.7

 

$54.0

 

7.6%

 

$46.6

 

6.5%

 

$5.8

 

10.7%

 

30

 

See "Notes to Reconciliations of GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP Information and Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)" for further information regarding adjusted items.

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ACCO Brands Corporation and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Net Sales Change Analysis (Unaudited)

 

 

 

% Change - Net Sales

 

$ Change - Net Sales (in millions)

 

 

 

GAAP

Non-GAAP

 

GAAP

Non-GAAP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Sales Change

 

Currency Translation

 

Acquisition

 

Comparable Sales Change (A)

 

Net Sales Change

 

Currency Translation

 

Acquisition

 

Comparable Sales Change (A)

Comparable Sales

Q1 2026:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCO Brands Americas

 

2.6 %

 

2.9 %

 

2.0 %

 

(2.3)%

 

$4.6

 

$5.1

 

$3.5

 

$(4.0)

$169.9

ACCO Brands International

 

15.1 %

 

9.8 %

 

8.1 %

 

(2.8)%

 

21.7

 

14.0

 

11.7

 

(4.0)

139.5

Total

 

8.3 %

 

6.0 %

 

4.8 %

 

(2.5)%

 

$26.3

 

$19.1

 

$15.2

 

$(8.0)

$309.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q2 2026:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCO Brands Americas

 

5.8 %

 

1.3 %

 

2.7 %

 

1.8 %

 

$14.4

 

$3.3

 

$6.6

 

$4.5

$253.0

ACCO Brands International

 

4.0 %

 

2.5 %

 

10.8 %

 

(9.3)%

 

5.9

 

3.6

 

15.8

 

(13.5)

132.8

Total

 

5.1 %

 

1.7 %

 

5.7 %

 

(2.3)%

 

$20.3

 

$6.9

 

$22.4

 

$(9.0)

$385.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2026 YTD:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCO Brands Americas

 

4.5 %

 

2.0 %

 

2.4 %

 

0.1 %

 

$19.0

 

$8.4

 

$10.1

 

$0.5

$422.9

ACCO Brands International

 

9.5 %

 

6.1 %

 

9.5 %

 

(6.1)%

 

27.6

 

17.6

 

27.5

 

(17.5)

272.3

Total

 

6.5 %

 

3.7 %

 

5.3 %

 

(2.5)%

 

$46.6

 

$26.0

 

$37.6

 

$(17.0)

$695.2

(A) Comparable sales represents net sales excluding material acquisitions, if any, and with current-period foreign operation sales translated at the prior-year currency rates.

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