Financial Performance - Net sales increased by 102.5million,or24532.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to 430.4millionintheprioryear[75].−Operatingprofitroseby42.3 million, or 58%, to 115.3million,drivenbyhighernetsalesandlowernetproductcosts[77].−PremierProteinsalesincreasedby96.0 million, or 26%, with volumes up by 21% due to distribution gains and promotional activity[76]. - Dymatize product sales grew by 7.0million,or1371.2 million to 3.0million,attributedtoincreasedinventorylevelsandhighertaxpayments[88].−Thecompanyborrowedandrepaid35.0 million under its revolving credit facility, maintaining an available borrowing capacity of 250.0millionasofDecember31,2024[81].−AsofDecember31,2024,theCompanyhadoutstandingprincipalindebtednessof840.0 million related to its 7.00% Senior Notes, with no amounts outstanding under its Revolving Credit Facility[105]. - The fair value of the Company's debt was 864.0millionasofDecember31,2024,downfrom880.6 million as of September 30, 2024[106]. - A hypothetical 10% decrease in interest rates would have increased the fair value of fixed rate debt by approximately 14millionasofDecember31,2024[107].−TheCompanyhadnovariableratedebtoutstandingasofDecember31,2024,orSeptember30,2024[107].Taxation−Theeffectiveincometaxratewas23.877.12 per share, totaling $11.0 million[82]. Risks and Compliance - Inflationary pressures on input costs, including raw materials and packaging, are expected to impact the business in fiscal 2025[72]. - The company remains compliant with its financial covenants, maintaining a total net leverage ratio not exceeding 6.00:1.00 as of December 31, 2024[91]. - The Company is exposed to foreign currency risk due to fluctuations in exchange rates, particularly related to Active Nutrition International GmbH, which operates in Euros[104]. - The Company faces risks related to its ongoing relationship with Post Holdings, Inc. following its separation, including obligations under various agreements[106]. - The Company is subject to risks associated with international business operations and the protection of intellectual property[106]. - The Company may experience significant differences in actual operating results compared to any guidance provided regarding performance[106]. - The Company is at risk of costs and reputational damage associated with technology failures and cybersecurity incidents[106]. - The Company must effectively manage growth and integration of acquisitions or strategic transactions to mitigate risks[106].