Newell Brands(US:NWL)2025-07-02 09:16Company Performance & Strategy - Newell's net sales were $7.6 billion [9] - Approximately 90% of sales are attributed to 25 brands [9] - International sales account for 38% of total sales [9] - In 2024, the company implemented a new corporate strategy based on a capability assessment conducted in 2023 [17, 39, 102, 146] - The company is focused on its top 10 brands [30] Financial Improvements & Outlook - TTM normalized EBITDA was $884 million as of Q1 2025 [9] - TTM Normalized Gross Margin percentage is 31.9%, reflecting a +610 bps increase [113] - Operating cash flow improved by over $750 million from FY22 to FY24 [138] - The company reduced net debt by approximately $175 million in 2024 [138] - The leverage ratio decreased from 5.8x in FY23 to 4.9x in FY24 [140] Supply Chain & Cost Optimization - China to US sourcing has been reduced from 35% to less than 10% by the end of 2025 [91] - The company has reduced its supply base by approximately 45% since 2020 [122] - Transportation costs decreased by 40 bps in 2024 [114, 126] - Headcount has been reduced by 14% since 2022 [132]