First Quarter 2025 Earnings May 1, 2025 Click Here to Edit Title Cautionary Statement Click Here to Edit Title Cautionary Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act; Non-GAAP Measures This presentation contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements may relate to, among other things, the Company's second quarter 2025 and full year 2025 outlook including expected sales, expected organic sales, exp ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net sales of approximately $1.5 billion, an increase of 11% from the prior year, driven primarily by the Vayner acquisition and organic volume growth across all segments [13][14] - Adjusted EBIT for the quarter increased by 17% year over year, resulting in record adjusted EBIT in the dispensing and specialty closures and custom container segments [13][15] - Record adjusted EPS of $0.82 increased by $0.13 or 19% from the prior year quarter [13][14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the dispensing and specialty closures segment, sales increased by 25% year over year, primarily due to the Vayner acquisition, which contributed approximately $126 million during the quarter [14] - The metal containers segment saw a 2% increase in sales, driven by a 4% increase in unit volumes, particularly in pet food and soup products [15] - Custom containers experienced a 2% increase in sales, with adjusted EBIT rising by 22% compared to the first quarter of 2024, attributed to favorable price cost and higher volumes [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expects mid single-digit volume growth in dispensing and specialty closures, metal containers, and custom containers for 2025, driven by strong demand in pet food and a partial recovery in fruit and vegetable pack volumes [11][12] - The pet food market continues to grow at a mid-single-digit rate, supported by pet population growth and premiumization trends [9][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company emphasizes a customer intimacy model that sets it apart in the marketplace, focusing on innovation and meeting evolving customer needs [11][12] - The integration of the Vayner acquisition is on track, with expectations for continued growth and synergy capture [9][32] - The company remains confident in its ability to execute its strategic growth initiatives and deliver record results in 2025 [12][16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving mid-single-digit volume growth across all segments despite potential macroeconomic uncertainties [23][30] - The company highlighted strong relationships with customers and a focus on non-discretionary consumer staples, which provide stability in demand [30][42] - Management noted that the ongoing benefits of cost reduction programs and strong customer relationships support a positive outlook for the remainder of 2025 [17][30] Other Important Information - The company confirmed its estimate of adjusted EPS for 2025 in the range of $4 to $4.2, representing a 13% increase at the midpoint compared to 2024 [16] - Free cash flow is estimated at approximately $450 million for 2025, a 15% increase from the prior year [16][108] Q&A Session Summary Question: Concerns about volume guidance amidst economic uncertainty - Management reiterated confidence in mid-single-digit volume growth across segments, citing strong performance in dispensing products and pet food [23][30] Question: Insights on the Vayner acquisition - Management expressed satisfaction with the Vayner acquisition, confirming it aligns with growth expectations and customer service models [31][32] Question: Impact of tariffs and customer purchasing patterns - Management indicated minimal impact from tariffs, with no unusual buying activity observed, particularly in the pet food segment [27][44] Question: Changes in customer new product activity - Management noted ongoing innovation and new product launches, particularly in the soup category, which supports confidence in volume growth [39][40] Question: Expectations for metal containers in Q2 - Management expects flat volume for metal containers in Q2, with growth anticipated in pet food and a stronger performance in the back half of the year [49][52] Question: Free cash flow and capital allocation priorities - Management confirmed free cash flow guidance of $450 million for 2025, with a preference for M&A as the primary use of cash flow [108][111]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved a return on equity (ROE) of over 20% and premium growth exceeding 4% in the first quarter [5][16] - Earnings per share (EPS) was reported at $2.4, reflecting a 3.8% decrease from the previous year due to higher disability claims [5][15] - Statutory earnings were strong at nearly $500 million, bolstered by one-time benefits from restructuring [12][16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Unum US saw adjusted operating income decrease by 14.6% to $329.1 million, with premium growth of 4.3% [17][19] - Group disability adjusted operating income fell to $119.2 million, driven by higher incidence rates, with a benefit ratio of 61.8% [18][19] - Colonial Life's operating income increased to $115.7 million, with premium income growing at 2.3% [22][23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The international segment's adjusted operating income rose to $38.7 million, with premium income increasing by 7% year-over-year [20][21] - Unum Poland experienced 18% growth, while the UK business saw a 15% increase in its sub-500 lives core business [21][90] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to maintain industry-leading margins and grow its top line at mid-single-digit levels, with a full-year growth outlook of 6% to 10% [4][5] - Continued investment in digital capabilities is seen as crucial for enhancing customer interactions and improving persistency [6][9] - The company is actively managing its long-term care block and has executed transactions to reduce risk and release capital [12][25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the economic environment remains favorable, with healthy employment levels and rising wages contributing to business stability [5][6] - The company expects to see a normalization in disability claims and a return to historical levels of incidence rates as the year progresses [35][66] - There is confidence in achieving annual expectations for statutory earnings and maintaining robust capital flexibility [16][30] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with record holding company liquidity of $2.2 billion and a risk-based capital (RBC) ratio of 460% [12][30] - Share repurchases in the first quarter amounted to approximately $200 million, with plans to continue this in the second quarter [13][31] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more details on disability incidents? - Management observed elevated incidents in both short-term and long-term disability early in the quarter, with a normalization expected as the year progresses [34][35] Question: How do you view the economic sensitivity of disability claims? - Management indicated that while submitted claims may rise during economic downturns, this does not necessarily translate to higher paid incidents [37][39] Question: What are the drivers for the reaffirmed growth guidance? - Management highlighted expectations for improved group disability loss ratios, anticipated yield increases, and organic growth as key drivers for the reaffirmed guidance [42][48] Question: Can you elaborate on the impact of technology on persistency? - Management noted that technology investments are expected to enhance persistency, with a significant portion of new business tied to these capabilities [50][51] Question: What are the dynamics around capital deployment and share buybacks? - Management emphasized a dynamic approach to capital deployment, with plans to increase share repurchases while maintaining flexibility for growth investments [70][76]

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