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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): August 4, 2016

MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)




Delaware	01-13697	52-1604305
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)





160 South Industrial Blvd., Calhoun, Georgia				30701
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (706) 629-7721

(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

¨ Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

The following information, including the Exhibit attached hereto, is being furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed “filed” for purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

On August 4, 2016, Mohawk Industries, Inc., issued a press release announcing its second quarter financial results. A copy of the press release is attached hereto and hereby incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press release dated August 4, 2016.

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.




			Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Date:	August 4, 2016	By:	/s/ James F. Brunk
			James F. Brunk
			V.P. & Corporate Controller

INDEX TO EXHIBITS




Exhibit

99.1	Press release dated	August 4, 2016

Exhibit

Exhibit 99.1



NEWS RELEASE

For Release: Immediately

Contact: Frank H. Boykin, Chief Financial Officer (706) 624-2695

MOHAWK INDUSTRIES REPORTS RECORD SECOND QUARTER

Calhoun, Georgia, August 4, 2016 - Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE:MHK) today announced 2016 second quarter record net earnings of $255 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.42, a 35% increase versus prior year. Excluding restructuring, acquisition and other charges, net earnings were $259 million and EPS was $3.47, a 29% increase over last year’s second quarter adjusted EPS. Net sales for the second quarter of 2016 were $2.3 billion, up 13.2% versus the prior year’s second quarter or approximately 12.1% increase on a constant days and currency exchange rate basis. For the second quarter of 2015, net sales were $2.0 billion, net earnings were $186 million and EPS was $2.53; excluding restructuring, acquisition and other charges, net earnings were $199 million and EPS was $2.69.

For the six months ending July 2, 2016, net earnings and EPS were $427 million and $5.73, respectively. Net earnings excluding restructuring, acquisition and other charges were $436 million and EPS was $5.85, an increase of 33% over the six-month period adjusted EPS result in 2015. For the six month period, net sales were $4.5 billion, an increase of 14% versus prior year as reported or 15% on a constant currency basis. For the six-month period ending July 4, 2015, net sales were $3.9 billion, net earnings were $209 million and EPS was $2.83; excluding restructuring, acquisition and other charges, net earnings and EPS were $324 million and $4.39.

Commenting on Mohawk Industries’ second quarter performance, Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum, Chairman and CEO, stated, “We delivered our highest sales for any quarter in the company’s history, and our earnings per share set an all-time record for the company, marking the ninth consecutive quarter that

Mohawk has delivered a year over year record quarterly adjusted EPS. Our operating margin rose to a second quarter record of 15.2%, an increase of 270 basis points, or 15.4% on an adjusted basis, an increase of 160 basis points, as a result of productivity, sales volume, acquisitions and lower inputs, partially offset by investments in SG&A and unfavorable price-mix.

“Our innovations in products and processes, investments in efficiencies and integration of our acquisitions enhanced our performance during the quarter and provide a foundation for long-term growth. Our recent acquisitions are progressing as we broaden their strategies, leverage their distribution and provide additional resources. Across the enterprise, we are investing in marketing to support our product introductions and expand our distribution and sales.

“To optimize growth, we have initiated many capital projects that will enhance our performance this year and beyond by expanding our capacity and improving our efficiencies. We are in the final stages of the start-up of our new U.S. ceramic, LVT and outdoor rug operations as well as our European LVT plant. We have begun additional expansion projects to support growth across our product categories: LVT and premium laminate in the U.S. and Europe; ceramic tile in Mexico, Europe and Russia; and Continuum polyester carpet, engineered wood and utility mats in the U.S. This year, we anticipate our capital expenditures will exceed $600 million and will lead to higher future sales and profits.

“For the quarter, our Global Ceramic Segment sales were up 5% as reported; on a constant days and currency basis legacy sales were up 4%. Operating income for the segment rose approximately 16% to an operating margin of 17%, which benefited from higher volume, productivity and mix. Our North American ceramic business continued to grow as we increased sales personnel and distribution points. Our new Tennessee ceramic plant is ahead of schedule with the last line becoming operational in the third quarter. We are manufacturing higher value products at the facility, including 48-inch wood planks and color body porcelain tiles. We are focusing each of our North American plants on specific products to optimize productivity and increase their efficiency and quality. All of our Mexican ceramic capacity is being utilized, and we will double the capacity of our Salamanca plant by fall of next year. Our European

ceramic sales continue to improve with expanded margins and improved mix. We have initiated the final phase of our Italian asset modernization, which will be completed during the first half of next year. We are enhancing our Bulgarian product offering, improving efficiencies and supplying product to Western European and U.S. markets. Despite the decline of the Russian economy and ceramic industry, our sales rose on a local currency basis with improvements in volume, price and mix.

“During the quarter, our Flooring North America Segment’s sales were up 7% as reported; the legacy sales were up 1% on a constant days basis. Operating income grew 25% to a margin of 12% as reported and grew 16% excluding restructuring charges to a margin of 13%, versus prior year. The segment’s profitability improved, as we increased investments in sales personnel, retail merchandising and samples. Residential carpet margins expanded as a result of our differentiated products, process innovations and investments that lowered our cost structure. We continue to strengthen our manufacturing performance with many process advances, higher yields and material enhancements. Commercial carpet sales increased as we strengthened our product offering and expanded our sales in all channels. New innovations in laminate are differentiating our products and expanding our market share. Our European operations are providing product to support our laminate growth until our new U.S. capacity is operational in the second half of next year. By the end of this year, we will install more engineered wood production to satisfy greater demand and produce higher value products. Our vinyl business continues to expand as we increase the product assortment and distribution of our LVT and sheet vinyl. By the end of next year, we will double our U.S. LVT capacity and enhance our capabilities in this fast growing category.

“For the quarter, our Flooring Rest of the World segment’s sales were up 51% as reported; on a constant days and currency basis legacy sales were up 5%. Operating income grew 91% as reported to a margin of 20% and grew 67% on a constant currency basis, excluding restructuring and integration charges, to a margin of 21%. Our flooring business continued to improve significantly, led by growth in premium laminate and LVT. Our laminate mix benefited from higher sales of our innovative new collections featuring more realistic visuals and water resistance. We are adding laminate capacity in

Europe to support the next generation of this unique technology. We are expanding sheet vinyl sales in commercial channels to improve our mix. LVT sales and margins increased as our mix and efficiencies improved. To satisfy our anticipated LVT growth, a new production line should be operational by the end of next year. During the period, our panel sales and margins expanded, and the integration of Xtratherm has enhanced our results.

“We are optimistic about our future performance as a result of our ongoing investments in people, products and assets. Our current booking trends have improved, and we anticipate that third quarter sales growth will be higher on a local basis. We expect continued margin expansion in all of our segments due to process improvements, operational innovations and greater efficiencies. Across the business, we are introducing differentiated new products and leveraging customer relationships to increase our market position. We are making significant investments to expand our capacity and grow sales in all of our products and geographies. Our LVT sales growth is accelerating, and our new plants are making gains in capacity, productivity and efficiency. Taking these factors into account, our third quarter EPS guidance is $3.40 to $3.49, excluding any restructuring charges.

“From 2013 through 2016, we will have invested about $2 billion in new assets to drive Mohawk’s profitability. We have substantially integrated our recent acquisitions, and with our strong organization and balance sheet we can exploit additional opportunities. In every region, our differentiated product collections, operational excellence and extensive customer relationships give us advantages so we can deliver strong results.”

ABOUT MOHAWK INDUSTRIES

Mohawk Industries is the leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements.

Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Bigelow, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Lees, Marazzi, Mohawk, Pergo, Unilin and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Certain of the statements in the immediately preceding paragraphs, particularly anticipating future performance, business prospects, growth and operating strategies and similar matters and those that include the words “could,” “should,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” and “estimates,” or similar expressions constitute “forward-looking statements.” For those statements, Mohawk claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements will be accurate because they are based on many assumptions, which involve risks and uncertainties. The following important factors could cause future results to differ: changes in economic or industry conditions; competition; inflation and deflation in raw material prices and other input costs; inflation and deflation in consumer markets; energy costs and supply; timing and level of capital expenditures; timing and implementation of price increases for the Company’s products; impairment charges; integration of acquisitions; international operations; introduction of new products; rationalization of operations; tax, product and other claims; litigation; and other risks identified in Mohawk’s SEC reports and public announcements.

Conference call Friday, August 5, 2016, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time

The telephone number is 1-800-603-9255 for US/Canada and 1-706-634-2294 for International/Local. Conference ID # 47343802. A replay will be available until Friday, September 2, 2016, by dialing 855-859-2056 for US/local calls and 404-537-3406 for International/Local calls and entering Conference ID # 47343802.



MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Unaudited)
Consolidated Statement of Operations	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)	July 2, 2016			July 4, 2015	July 2, 2016		July 4, 2015

Net sales	$	2,310,336		2,041,733	4,482,382		3,922,910
Cost of sales	1,554,748			1,426,604	3,087,115		2,795,838
Gross profit	755,588			615,129	1,395,267		1,127,072
Selling, general and administrative expenses	404,896			359,313	798,903		827,482
Operating income	350,692			255,816	596,364		299,590
Interest expense	10,351			16,838	22,652		33,287
Other expense (income), net	(5,807		)	2,928	(2,378	)	1,845
Earnings before income taxes	346,148			236,050	576,090		264,458
Income tax expense	90,034			49,276	147,859		55,180
Net earnings including noncontrolling interest	256,114			186,774	428,231		209,278
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest	926			282	1,495		440
Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$	255,188		186,492	426,736		208,838

Basic earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Basic earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$	3.44		2.54	5.76		2.85
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic	74,123			73,264	74,049		73,123

Diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$	3.42		2.53	5.73		2.83
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted	74,574			73,756	74,526		73,644



Other Financial Information
(Amounts in thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	411,620	317,165	549,380	267,519
Depreciation and amortization	$	101,215	88,011	201,408	173,667
Capital expenditures	$	136,081	122,628	276,914	228,422



Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
(Amounts in thousands)
	July 2, 2016		July 4, 2015
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	112,049	171,087
Receivables, net	1,448,898		1,387,687
Inventories	1,660,131		1,592,403
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	298,125		303,871
Total current assets	3,519,203		3,455,048
Property, plant and equipment, net	3,243,838		3,014,751
Goodwill	2,322,735		2,294,214
Intangible assets, net	930,323		931,296
Deferred income taxes and other non-current assets	296,732		461,774
Total assets	$	10,312,831	10,157,083
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt and commercial paper	$	1,795,584	1,698,044
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,334,150		1,282,831
Total current liabilities	3,129,734		2,980,875
Long-term debt, less current portion	1,160,700		1,769,241
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	613,131		770,782
Total liabilities	4,903,565		5,520,898
Redeemable noncontrolling interest	23,683		21,304
Total stockholders' equity	5,385,583		4,614,881
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	10,312,831	10,157,083



Segment Information	Three Months Ended					As of or for the Six Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands)	July 2, 2016			July 4, 2015		July 2, 2016			July 4, 2015

Net sales:
Global Ceramic	$	829,794		789,802		1,603,520			1,509,630
Flooring NA	980,693			920,337		1,887,057			1,767,248
Flooring ROW	499,849			331,622		991,805			646,364
Intersegment sales	—			(28	)	—			(332	)
Consolidated net sales	$	2,310,336		2,041,733		4,482,382			3,922,910

Operating income (loss):
Global Ceramic	$	140,606		121,189		240,383			206,516
Flooring NA	118,946			95,143		194,297			19,951
Flooring ROW	101,062			53,052		180,599			97,693
Corporate and eliminations	(9,922		)	(13,568	)	(18,915		)	(24,570	)
Consolidated operating income	$	350,692		255,816		596,364			299,590

Assets:
Global Ceramic						$	4,054,351		3,950,088
Flooring NA						3,316,048			3,182,465
Flooring ROW						2,835,497			2,710,895
Corporate and eliminations						106,935			313,635
Consolidated assets						$	10,312,831		10,157,083



Reconciliation of Net Earnings Attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. to Adjusted Net Earnings Attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	July 2, 2016			July 4, 2015		July 2, 2016		July 4, 2015
Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$	255,188		186,492		426,736		208,838
Adjusting items:
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs	6,020			18,485		13,738		31,014
Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)	—			6,156		—		6,156
Legal settlement and reserves	—			2,000		—		127,000
Deferred loan costs	—			—		—		651
Income taxes	(2,342		)	(14,490	)	(4,620	)	(50,043	)
Adjusted net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$	258,866		198,643		435,854		323,616

Adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.	$	3.47		2.69		5.85		4.39
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted	74,574			73,756		74,526		73,644



Reconciliation of Total Debt to Net Debt
(Amounts in thousands)
	July 2, 2016
Current portion of long-term debt and commercial paper	$	1,795,584
Long-term debt, less current portion	1,160,700
Less: Cash and cash equivalents	112,049
Net Debt	$	2,844,235



Reconciliation of Operating Income to Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA
(Amounts in thousands)										Trailing Twelve
	Three Months Ended									Months Ended
	October 3, 2015			December 31, 2015		April 2, 2016		July 2, 2016		July 2, 2016
Operating income	$	288,734		249,242		245,672		350,692		1,134,340
Other (expense) income	(4,249		)	(11,525	)	(3,429	)	5,807		(13,396	)
Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interest	(798		)	(446	)	(569	)	(926	)	(2,739	)
Depreciation and amortization	94,955			94,025		100,194		101,215		390,389
EBITDA	378,642			331,296		341,868		456,788		1,508,594
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs	11,690			30,820		7,718		6,020		56,248
Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)	7,160			21		—		—		7,181
Legal settlement and reserves	—			(2,520	)	—		—		(2,520	)
Release of indemnification asset	—			11,180		—		—		11,180
Acquisitions EBITDA	3,639			7,337		—		—		10,976
Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA	$	401,131		378,134		349,586		462,808		1,591,659

Net Debt to Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA										1.8



Reconciliation of Net Sales to Net Sales on a Constant Exchange Rate and Constant Shipping Days Excluding Acquisition Volume
(Amounts in thousands)
	Three Months Ended					Six Months Ended
	July 2, 2016			July 4, 2015		July 2, 2016		July 4, 2015
Net sales	$	2,310,336		2,041,733		4,482,382		3,922,910
Adjustment to net sales on constant shipping days	(37,849		)	—		—		—
Adjustment to net sales on a constant exchange rate	16,048			—		41,928		—
Net sales on a constant exchange rate and constant shipping days	2,288,535			2,041,733		4,524,310		3,922,910
Less: impact of acquisition volume	(242,439		)	(55,672	)	(485,332	)	(55,672	)
Net sales on a constant exchange rate and constant shipping days excluding acquisition volume	$	2,046,096		1,986,061		4,038,978		3,867,238



Reconciliation of Segment Net Sales to Segment Net Sales on a Constant Exchange Rate and Constant Shipping Days Excluding Acquisition Volume
(Amounts in thousands)
	Three Months Ended
Global Ceramic	July 2, 2016			July 4, 2015
Net sales	$	829,794		789,802
Adjustment to net sales on constant shipping days	(12,940		)	—
Adjustment to segment net sales on a constant exchange rate	15,730			—
Segment net sales on a constant exchange rate and constant shipping days	832,584			789,802
Less: impact of acquisition volume	(26,634		)	(17,675	)
Segment net sales on a constant exchange rate and constant shipping days excluding acquisition volume	$	805,950		772,127



Reconciliation of Segment Net Sales to Segment Net Sales on Constant Shipping Days Excluding Acquisition Volume
(Amounts in thousands)
	Three Months Ended
Flooring NA	July 2, 2016			July 4, 2015
Net sales	$	980,693		920,337
Adjustment to net sales on constant shipping days	(14,639		)	—
Segment net sales on constant shipping days	966,054			920,337
Less: impact of acquisition volume	(45,100		)	(10,036	)
Segment net sales on constant shipping days excluding acquisition volume	$	920,954		910,301



Reconciliation of Segment Net Sales to Segment Net Sales on a Constant Exchange Rate and Constant Shipping Days Excluding Acquisition Volume
(Amounts in thousands)
	Three Months Ended
Flooring ROW	July 2, 2016			July 4, 2015
Net sales	$	499,849		331,622
Adjustment to net sales on constant shipping days	(10,269		)	—
Adjustment to segment net sales on a constant exchange rate	317			—
Segment net sales on a constant exchange rate and constant shipping days	489,897			331,622
Less: impact of acquisition volume	(170,705		)	(27,961	)
Segment net sales on a constant exchange rate and constant shipping days excluding acquisition volume	$	319,192		303,661



Reconciliation of Gross Profit to Adjusted Gross Profit
(Amounts in thousands)
	Three Months Ended
	July 2, 2016		July 4, 2015
Gross Profit	$	755,588	615,129
Adjustments to gross profit:
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs	2,778		12,341
Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)	—		6,156
Adjusted gross profit	$	758,366	633,626



Reconciliation of Selling, General and Administrative Expenses to Adjusted Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
(Amounts in thousands)
	Three Months Ended
	July 2, 2016			July 4, 2015
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$	404,896		359,313
Adjustments to selling, general and administrative expenses:
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs	(3,241		)	(6,144	)
Legal settlement and reserves	—			(2,000	)
Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses	$	401,655		351,169



Reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted Operating Income on a Constant Exchange Rate
(Amounts in thousands)
	Three Months Ended
	July 2, 2016		July 4, 2015
Operating income	$	350,692	255,816
Adjustments to operating income:
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs	6,020		18,485
Legal settlement and reserves	—		2,000
Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)	—		6,156
Adjusted operating income	356,712		282,457
Adjustment to operating income on a constant exchange rate	4,372		—
Adjusted operating income on a constant exchange rate	$	361,084	282,457



Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Adjusted Segment Operating Income on a Constant Exchange Rate
(Amounts in thousands)
	Three Months Ended
Global Ceramic	July 2, 2016		July 4, 2015
Operating income	$	140,606	121,189
Adjustments to segment operating income:
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs	381		77
Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)	—		1,932
Adjusted segment operating income	140,987		123,198
Adjustment to operating income on a constant exchange rate	2,420		—
Adjusted segment operating income on a constant exchange rate	$	143,407	123,198



Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Adjusted Segment Operating Income
(Amounts in thousands)
	Three Months Ended
Flooring NA	July 2, 2016		July 4, 2015
Operating income	$	118,946	95,143
Adjustments to segment operating income:
Legal settlement and reserves	—		2,000
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs	6,146		9,465
Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)	—		1,167
Adjusted segment operating income	$	125,092	107,775



Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Adjusted Segment Operating Income on a Constant Exchange Rate
(Amounts in thousands)
	Three Months Ended
Flooring ROW	July 2, 2016			July 4, 2015
Operating income	$	101,062		53,052
Adjustments to segment operating income:
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs	(507		)	5,109
Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)	—			3,057
Adjusted segment operating income	100,555			61,218
Adjustment to operating income on a constant exchange rate	1,951			—
Adjusted segment operating income on a constant exchange rate	$	102,506		61,218



Reconciliation of Earnings Including Noncontrolling Interests Before Income Taxes to Adjusted Earnings Including Noncontrolling Interests Before Income Taxes
(Amounts in thousands)
	Three Months Ended
	July 2, 2016			July 4, 2015
Earnings before income taxes	$	346,148		236,050
Noncontrolling interests	(926		)	(282	)
Adjustments to earning including noncontrolling interests before income taxes:
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related & other costs	6,020			18,485
Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)	—			6,156
Legal settlement and reserves	—			2,000
Adjusted earnings including noncontrolling interests before income taxes	$	351,242		262,409



Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense to Adjusted Income Tax Expense
(Amounts in thousands)
	Three Months Ended
	July 2, 2016			July 4, 2015
Income tax expense	$	90,034		49,276
Income tax effect of adjusting items	2,342			14,490
Adjusted income tax expense	$	92,376		63,766

Adjusted income tax rate	26.4		%	24.3	%

The Company believes it is useful for itself and investors to review, as applicable, both GAAP and the above non-GAAP measures in order to assess the performance of the Company's business for planning and forecasting in subsequent periods. In particular, the Company believes excluding the impact of restructuring, acquisition, integration-related and other costs, legal settlement and reserves and acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up) is useful because it allows investors to evaluate our performance for different periods on a more comparable basis.