Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q2, net sales decreased by 6%, while organic net sales decreased by 4.6% when excluding unfavorable foreign exchange impacts [21][36] - Adjusted EBITDA was $71.3 million, a decline of $24 million compared to the previous year, excluding investment income [23][36] - Gross margins decreased by 60 basis points to 37.5%, driven by lower volume, higher trade promotions, and inflation [23][36] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global Pet Care reported a 7.1% decrease in net sales, with organic sales down 6.3%, primarily due to softness in the companion animal and aquatics categories [41][42] - Home and Garden net sales decreased by 5.2%, attributed to timing shifts and retailer inventory builds [47][50] - Home and Personal Care saw a 5.1% decrease in reported net sales, with organic net sales down 2.2% due to softness in North America [54][56] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consumer sentiment in the U.S. weakened, impacting category growth, with consumers seeking value amid economic uncertainty [22][24] - EMEA organic sales for Global Pet Care grew mid-single digits, while North American sales declined low double digits [42][43] - Latin America experienced low double-digit growth in organic net sales, driven by distribution wins and new product launches [57] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on protecting its balance sheet and generating free cash flow, targeting approximately $160 million for the year [25][62] - Plans to transition sourcing out of China are underway, with expectations to have minimal exposure by the end of the fiscal year [12][71] - The company aims to leverage its strong balance sheet for potential acquisitions in the pet category, positioning itself as a consolidator in the market [28][67] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating the current tariff environment and emphasized the importance of maintaining liquidity and a strong balance sheet [19][70] - The company anticipates that the challenges related to tariffs will be resolved in the coming quarters, particularly for the Global Pet Care and Home and Garden segments [70][72] - Management remains optimistic about future growth opportunities despite current economic volatility [74] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 3.2 million shares year-to-date, returning over $1.28 billion to shareholders since the HHI transaction [32][33] - Adjusted diluted EPS decreased to $0.68, driven by lower adjusted EBITDA and operating income [37][60] Q&A Session Summary Question: Any areas where you see yourself competitively advantaged versus your peers given the new landscape? - Management indicated that while the playing field is level, the company's scale and strong brand presence provide a competitive advantage in securing supply outside of China [79][82] Question: How is the company positioned to handle the current tariff situation? - Management highlighted that the company is well-prepared to transition sourcing and expects to have minimal exposure to China in the near future, which is seen as a competitive advantage [79][80]