Earnings Presentation (FY23 Q3)
Earnings Presentation (FY23 Q3)
Earnings Presentation (FY23 Q3)
presentation to
accompany management
commentary
Q3 FY2023
Safe harbor and non-GAAP measures
This presentation contains statements or may include or may incorporate by reference Walmart management’s guidance regarding adjusted earnings per share, consolidated net sales, consolidated
operating income and consolidated adjusted operating income, capital expenditures, share repurchases, Walmart’s effective tax rate for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2023, and comparable sales, among
other items. Walmart believes such statements may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act") and are
intended to enjoy the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Act as well as protections afforded by other federal securities laws. Assumptions on which such forward-
looking statements are based are also forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are not statements of historical facts, but instead express our estimates or expectations for our
consolidated, or one of our segment's or business’, economic performance or results of operations for future periods or as of future dates or events or developments that may occur in the future or discuss
our plans, objectives or goals. Our actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by any of these forward-looking statements as a result of changes in circumstances, assumptions not
being realized or other risks, uncertainties and factors including: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business and the global economy; economic, capital markets and business conditions; trends
and events around the world and in the markets in which we operate; currency exchange rate fluctuations, changes in market interest rates and market levels of wages; changes in the size of various
markets, including eCommerce markets; unemployment levels; inflation or deflation, generally and in particular product categories; consumer confidence, disposable income, credit availability, spending
levels, shopping patterns, debt levels and demand for certain merchandise; the effectiveness of the implementation and operation of our strategies, plans, programs and initiatives; unexpected changes in
our objectives and plans; the impact of acquisitions, investments, divestitures, and other strategic decisions; our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses; changes in the trading prices or fair
value of certain equity investments we hold; initiatives of competitors, competitors' entry into and expansion in our markets, and competitive pressures; customer traffic and average transactions in our
stores and clubs and on our eCommerce websites; the mix of merchandise we sell, the cost of goods we sell and the shrinkage we experience; our gross profit margins; the financial performance of Walmart
and each of its segments, including the amounts of our cash flow during various periods; the amount of our net sales and operating expenses denominated in the U.S. dollar and various foreign currencies;
commodity prices and the price of gasoline and diesel fuel; challenges with our supply chain, including disruptions and issues relating to inventory management; disruptions in seasonal buying patterns; the
availability of goods from suppliers and the cost of goods acquired from suppliers; our ability to respond to changing trends in consumer shopping habits; consumer acceptance of and response to our stores,
clubs, eCommerce platforms, programs, merchandise offerings and delivery methods; cyber security events affecting us and related costs and impact to the business; developments in, outcomes of, and
costs incurred in legal or regulatory proceedings to which we are a party or are subject, and the liabilities, obligations and expenses, if any, that we may incur in connection therewith; casualty and accident-
related costs and insurance costs; the turnover in our workforce and labor costs, including healthcare and other benefit costs; our effective tax rate and the factors affecting our effective tax rate, including
assessments of certain tax contingencies, valuation allowances, changes in law, administrative audit outcomes, impact of discrete items and the mix of earnings between the U.S. and Walmart's international
operations; changes in existing tax, labor and other laws and regulations and changes in tax rates including the enactment of laws and the adoption and interpretation of administrative rules and regulations;
the imposition of new taxes on imports, new tariffs and changes in existing tariff rates; the imposition of new trade restrictions and changes in existing trade restrictions; adoption or creation of new, and
modification of existing, governmental policies, programs, initiatives and actions in the markets in which Walmart operates and elsewhere and actions with respect to such policies, programs and initiatives;
changes in accounting estimates or judgments; the level of public assistance payments; natural disasters, changes in climate, geopolitical events, global health epidemics or pandemics and catastrophic
events; and changes in generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.
Our most recent annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC discuss other risks and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed or implied by any forward-looking statement in the presentation. We urge you to consider all of the risks, uncertainties and factors identified above or discussed in such reports carefully in
evaluating the forward-looking statements in this presentation. Walmart cannot assure you that the results reflected in or implied by any forward-looking statement will be realized or, even if substantially
realized, that those results will have the forecasted or expected consequences and effects for or on our operations or financial performance. The forward-looking statements made today are as of the date of
this presentation. Walmart undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
This presentation includes certain non-GAAP measures as defined under SEC rules, including net sales, revenue, and operating income on a constant currency basis, adjusted operating income, adjusted
operating income on a constant currency basis, adjusted EPS, free cash flow and return on investment. Refer to information about the non-GAAP measures contained in this presentation. Additional
information as required by Regulation G and Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K regarding non-GAAP measures can be found in our most recent Form 10-K and our Form 8-K furnished as of the date of this
presentation with the SEC, which are available at www.stock.walmart.com.
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Fourth quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 guidance
The following guidance reflects the company’s expectations for Q4 and fiscal year 2023 and is provided on a non-GAAP basis as the company cannot predict certain
elements which are included in reported GAAP results, such as the changes in fair value of the company’s equity and other investments. Growth rates reflect an
adjusted basis for prior year results. Fiscal year 2023 operating income is adjusted for charges related to opioid legal settlements in the third quarter. The company’s
guidance assumes a generally stable consumer in the U.S., continued pressure from inflation and mix of products and formats globally.
Fourth quarter
• Consolidated net sales growth of about 3.0%, negatively affected by approximately $1.3 billion from currency fluctuations.
• Walmart U.S. comp sales, excluding fuel, of about 3.0%.
• Consolidated operating income increase 1.0% to decline 1.0%
• Adjusted earnings per share decline of 3.0% to 5.0%.
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We completed the sale of our operations in the U.K. and Japan in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 3
Walmart Inc. - Q3 FY23
Dollars in billions, except per share.
Change is calculated as the change versus the prior year comparable period
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Walmart Inc. - Q3 FY23
Dollars in billions.
Change is calculated as the change versus the prior year comparable period
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Debt to total capitalization calculated as of October 31, 2022. Debt includes short-term borrowings, long-term debt due within one year, finance lease obligations due within one year,
long-term debt and long-term finance lease obligations. Total capitalization includes debt and total Walmart shareholders' equity. 5
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Calculated for the trailing 12 months ended October 31, 2022. For ROI, see reconciliations at the end of presentation regarding non-GAAP financial measures.
Walmart Inc. - YTD Q3 FY23
Dollars in billions. Dollar changes may not recalculate due to rounding.
Change is calculated as the change versus the prior year comparable period
+$3.5
Free cash flow1 Returns to shareholders
$3.6 $13.3
-$4.1
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See press release located at www.stock.walmart.com and reconciliations at the end of this presentation regarding non-GAAP financial measures.
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$1.9 billion remaining of $20 billion authorization approved in February 2021. The company repurchased approximately 22 million shares in Q3 fiscal 2023. 6
Walmart U.S. - Q3 FY23
Dollars in billions.
Change is calculated as the change versus the prior year comparable period
2.1%
• Remainder of growth due to improved in-stocks
eCommerce net sales growth and higher levels of general merchandise
+16% Comparable average ticket
• Q3 growth reflects a 10 percentage point
sequential improvement versus Q2 levels
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eCommerce contribution to comp
6.0%
80 bps
Remodels: >235 stores
• Strong grocery share gains, including from • Comp sales up 17.4% on two-year stack, a Pickup: ~4,600 locations
high-income households 570 bps acceleration from Q2
• Robust seasonal event sales with strength in • Comp sales reflected strength in food Same-day delivery: >3,900 stores
Back-to-School classroom essentials and categories, private brand sales, and higher
Halloween candy, costumes and home decor average ticket and store transactions
• eCommerce sales reflected 40% growth in • On a two-year stack, comp transactions
advertising as well as strength in pickup & increased 7.8%
delivery, marketplace, and fulfillment services
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Comp sales for the 13-week period ended October 28, 2022 compared to the 13-week period ended October 29, 2021, and excludes fuel. 7
Walmart U.S. - Q3 FY23
Dollars in billions.
Change is calculated as the change versus the prior year comparable period
• Increased general merchandise • Expense leverage reflects higher sales • Operating expense leverage and solid
markdowns pressured gross margin and lower COVID costs, partially offset growth in membership and other income
• Category mix shifts toward grocery by increased wage costs more than offset gross margin pressure
and away from general merchandise • COVID costs were lower by ~$0.3 billion
negatively affected the rate
• Benefited from managing prices to
reflect high levels of cost inflation
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Walmart U.S. - quarterly merchandise highlights
• Strong pharmacy sales primarily reflected mix, branded drug inflation and higher
Health & wellness + high single-digits immunization volumes, partially offset by lower COVID vaccines
• Sales were up low-20% on a two-year stack
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Walmart International - Q3 FY23
Dollars in billions. Dollar changes may not recalculate due to rounding.
Change is calculated as the change versus the prior year comparable period
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See press release located at www.stock.walmart.com and reconciliations at the end of presentation regarding non-GAAP financial measures. 10
Walmart International - Q3 FY23
Results are presented on a constant currency basis. Net sales and comp sales are presented on a nominal, calendar basis and include eCommerce results.
Change is calculated as the change versus the prior year comparable period.
• Double-digit growth with continued • Strong growth in Sam’s Club and • Sales in food and consumables
strength in food and consumables eCommerce outpacing general merchandise
and the opening of over 20 new
stores • eCommerce net sales +63% • eCommerce net sales +3%
◦ Two-year stack +159% ◦ Two-year stack +34%
• In Mexico, comp sales grew 11.1%
driven by Bodega and Sam’s Club ◦ eCommerce net sales
contributed 41% of China net
• Mexico eCommerce net sales +17% sales
◦ Two-year stack +44%
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Walmex includes the consolidated results of Mexico and Central America.
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Walmart International - Q3 FY23
Results are presented on a constant currency basis.
Change is calculated as the change versus the prior year comparable period
• Higher sales and cost savings • Increased leverage from operational • Primarily driven by higher
initiatives allowing for continued efficiencies as well as higher productivity and cost savings
investment in strategic priorities penetration of Sam's Club, which initiatives
has a lower operating expense rate
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Walmex includes the consolidated results of Mexico and Central America.
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Sam's Club - Q3 FY23
Dollars in billions.
Change is calculated as the change versus the prior year comparable period
With Fuel
Net sales eCommerce net sales growth Gross profit rate Operating income
$21.4 +20% -46 bps $0.6
+12.8% • Strong contribution from both curbside
• LIFO charge of $113 million
+18.3%
and ship-to-home
Comparable sales1
+12.7% Membership income Operating expense rate Inventory
• Strong comp sales growth driven by
solid increases in transactions and ticket +8.0% -68 bps $7.3
• On a two-year stack, comp sales • Solid membership trends with record • Higher sales positively affected +35.8%
increased 32.5% total member count operating expense leverage
• Strength in most categories, led by food • Increase reflects inventory build to
• Plus penetration continues to improve,
support higher sales trends, improving
• Fuel positively affected comp sales as reaching a record quarter-end high
in-stocks and inflation
both prices and gallons sold increased • Increased membership fees in late Q3;
• Tobacco negatively affected comp sales minimal impact to membership metrics
to date
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Comp sales for the 13-week period ended October 28, 2022 compared to the 13-week period ended October 29, 2021.
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Sam's Club - Q3 FY23
Dollars in billions.
Change is calculated as the change versus the prior year comparable period
Without Fuel
Net sales Comparable transactions Gross profit rate Operating income
Comparable sales1, 2 Average comparable ticket Operating expense rate eCommerce contribution
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Comp sales for the 13-week period ended October 28, 2022 compared to the 13-week period ended October 29, 2021, and excludes fuel.
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Tobacco negatively affected comp sales for the 13-week period ended October 28, 2022 by 30 basis points. On a two-year stack, tobacco negatively affected comp sales by 190 basis points.
Sam's Club - quarterly financial highlights
Category Comp sales Details
Fresh / Freezer / Cooler + low double-digit • Cooler, fresh meat & seafood, produce & floral, and deli performed well
Grocery and beverage + mid-teens • Dry grocery, drinks, and chips showed strength
Consumables + mid single-digit • Tabletop & bags, pet supplies, and health & beauty aids performed well
Home and apparel + high single-digit • Strength in apparel, sporting goods, seasonal, and housewares
Technology, office and - mid single-digit • Softness in consumer electronics, partially offset by strength in gift cards
entertainment
Health and wellness + mid single-digit • Pharmacy and optical performed well
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Non-GAAP measures - ROI
We include Return on Assets ("ROA"), which is calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") as well as Return on
Investment ("ROI") as measures to assess returns on assets. Management believes ROI is a meaningful measure to share with investors because it helps
investors assess how effectively Walmart is deploying its assets. Trends in ROI can fluctuate over time as management balances long-term strategic initiatives
with possible short-term impacts. We consider ROA to be the financial measure computed in accordance with GAAP that is the most directly comparable
financial measure to our calculation of ROI.
ROA was 3.7 percent and 3.3 percent for the trailing 12 months ended October 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The increase in ROA was primarily due to the
increase in net income due primarily to lapping losses associated with our dispositions of Asda and Seiyu. ROI was 12.8 percent and 14.5 percent for the trailing
12 months ended October 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The decrease in ROI was primarily due to a decrease in operating income which included opioid legal
charges recorded in the third quarter of fiscal 2023.
We define ROI as adjusted operating income (operating income plus interest income, depreciation and amortization, and rent expense) for the trailing twelve
months divided by average invested capital during that period. We consider average invested capital to be the average of our beginning and ending total assets,
plus average accumulated depreciation and average amortization, less average accounts payable and average accrued liabilities for that period.
Our calculation of ROI is considered a non-GAAP financial measure because we calculate ROI using financial measures that exclude and include amounts that are
included and excluded in the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. For example, we exclude the impact of depreciation and amortization from our
reported operating income in calculating the numerator of our calculation of ROI. As mentioned above, we consider ROA to be the financial measure computed
in accordance with GAAP most directly comparable to our calculation of ROI. ROI differs from ROA (which is consolidated net income for the period divided by
average total assets for the period) because ROI: adjusts operating income to exclude certain expense items and adds interest income; and adjusts total assets
for the impact of accumulated depreciation and amortization, accounts payable and accrued liabilities to arrive at total invested capital. Because of the
adjustments mentioned above, we believe ROI more accurately measures how we are deploying our key assets and is more meaningful to investors than ROA.
Although ROI is a standard financial measure, numerous methods exist for calculating a company's ROI. As a result, the method used by management to
calculate our ROI may differ from the methods used by other companies to calculate their ROI.
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Non-GAAP measures - ROI (cont.)
The calculation of ROA and ROI, along with a reconciliation of ROI to the calculation of ROA, is as follows:
CALCULATION OF RETURN ON ASSETS CALCULATION OF RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Trailing Twelve Months Trailing Twelve Months
Ended October 31, Ended October 31,
(Dollars in millions) 2022 2021 (Dollars in millions) 2022 2021
Numerator Numerator
Consolidated net income $ 9,116 $ 8,299 Operating income $ 20,754 $ 25,542
Denominator + Interest income 196 141
Average total assets1 $ 246,254 $ 247,857 + Depreciation and amortization 10,840 10,771
Return on assets (ROA) 3.7 % 3.3 % + Rent 2,296 2,360
ROI operating income $ 34,086 $ 38,814
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The average is based on the addition of the account balance at the end of the current period to the account balance at the end of the prior period and dividing by 2.
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Non-GAAP measures - free cash flow
We define free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities in a period minus payments for property and equipment made in that period. Net cash provided by operating activities
was $15.7 billion for the nine months ended October 31, 2022, which represents a decline of $0.6 billion when compared to the same period in the prior year. The decline is primarily due to
the timing of certain payments and a decrease in operating income, partially offset by moderated inventory purchases. Free cash flow for the nine months ended October 31, 2022 was $3.6
billion, which represents a decline of $4.1 billion when compared to the same period in the prior year. The decline in free cash flow is due to the reduction in operating cash flows described
above, as well as an increase of $3.5 billion in capital expenditures to support our investment strategy.
Free cash flow is considered a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes, however, that free cash flow, which measures our ability to generate additional cash from our business
operations, is an important financial measure for use in evaluating the Company's financial performance. Free cash flow should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for,
consolidated net income as a measure of our performance and net cash provided by operating activities as a measure of our liquidity. Additionally, Walmart’s definition of free cash flow is
limited, in that it does not represent residual cash flows available for discretionary expenditures, due to the fact that the measure does not deduct the payments required for debt service and
other contractual obligations or payments made for business acquisitions. Therefore, we believe it is important to view free cash flow as a measure that provides supplemental information
to our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Although other companies report their free cash flow, numerous methods may exist for calculating a company’s free cash flow. As a result, the
method used by Walmart’s management to calculate our free cash flow may differ from the methods used by other companies to calculate their free cash flow.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, to net cash provided by operating activities, which we believe to be the GAAP financial measure
most directly comparable to free cash flow, as well as information regarding net cash used in investing activities and net cash used in financing activities.
Three Months Ended October 31, 2022 Nine Months Ended October 31, 2022
Percent Percent Percent Percent
2022 Change1 2022 Change1 2022 Change1 2022 Change1
(Dollars in millions) Walmart International Consolidated Walmart International Consolidated
Total revenues:
As reported $ 25,653 6.7 % $ 152,813 8.7 % $ 74,638 -0.6 % $ 447,241 6.5 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations 1,491 N/A 1,491 N/A 2,865 N/A 2,865 N/A
Constant currency total revenues $ 27,144 12.9 % $ 154,304 9.8 % $ 77,503 3.2 % $ 450,106 7.2 %
Net sales2,3:
As reported $ 25,295 7.1 % $ 151,469 8.8 % $ 73,408 -0.7 % $ 443,138 6.5 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations 1,473 N/A 1,473 N/A 2,805 N/A 2,805 N/A
Constant currency net sales $ 26,768 13.3 % $ 152,942 9.9 % $ 76,213 3.0 % $ 445,943 7.1 %
Operating income:
As reported $ 861 -1.1 % $ 2,695 -53.5 % $ 2,676 -8.5 % $ 14,867 -25.9 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations 38 N/A 38 N/A 121 N/A 121 N/A
Constant currency operating income $ 899 3.2 % $ 2,733 -52.8 % $ 2,797 -4.4 % $ 14,988 -25.3 %
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Change versus prior year comparable period.
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Walmart International eCommerce net sales were $5.9 billion for the three months ended October 31, 2022, and were negatively impacted by $0.4 billion of currency exchange rate fluctuations.
Walmart International eCommerce net sales were $4.3 billion for the three months ended October 31, 2021.
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Non-GAAP measures - adjusted operating income
Adjusted operating income is considered a non-GAAP financial measure under the SEC’s rules because it excludes certain charges included in
operating income calculated in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that adjusted operating income is a meaningful measure to share
with investors because it best allows comparison of the performance with that of the comparable period. In addition, adjusted operating income
affords investors a view of what management considers Walmart’s core earnings performance and the ability to make a more informed
assessment of such core earnings performance as compared with that of the prior year.
When we refer to adjusted operating income in constant currency, this means adjusted operating results without the impact of the currency
exchange rate fluctuations. The disclosure of constant currency amounts or results permits investors to better understand Walmart’s underlying
performance without the effects of currency exchange rate fluctuations. The table below reflect the calculation of adjusted operating income and
adjusted operating income in constant currency for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2022.
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
October 31, October 31,
Consolidated Consolidated
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Non-GAAP measures - adjusted EPS
Adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to Walmart (Adjusted EPS) is considered a non-GAAP financial measure under the SEC’s
rules because it excludes certain amounts included in the diluted earnings per share attributable to Walmart calculated in accordance with
GAAP (EPS), the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that Adjusted
EPS is a meaningful measure to share with investors because it best allows comparison of the performance with that of the comparable
period. In addition, Adjusted EPS affords investors a view of what management considers Walmart’s core earnings performance and the
ability to make a more informed assessment of such core earnings performance with that of the prior year.
We adjust for the unrealized and realized gains and losses on our equity and other investments each quarter because although the
investments are strategic decisions for the company’s retail operations, management’s measurement of each strategy is primarily focused
on the operational results rather than the fair value of such investments. Additionally, management does not forecast changes in the fair
value of its equity and other investments. Accordingly, management adjusts EPS each quarter for the realized and unrealized gains and
losses related to those equity investments.
We have calculated Adjusted EPS for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2022 by adjusting EPS for the following:
1. unrealized gains and losses on the company’s equity and other investments;
2. the gain on sale of equity method investment in Brazil;
3. a discrete tax item; and
4. opioid legal charges
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Non-GAAP measures - adjusted EPS (cont.)
Percent Percent
Three Months Ended October 31, 2022 Change1 Nine Months Ended October 31, 20225 Change1
Diluted earnings per share:
Reported EPS $ (0.66) -159.5% $ 1.97 -45.1%
Pre-Tax Tax NCI Net Pre-Tax Tax NCI Net
Adjustments5: Impact Impact2,3 Impact4 Impact Impact Impact2,3 Impact4 Impact
Unrealized (gains) and losses on equity and other
investments $ 1.34 $ (0.24) $ 0.01 $ 1.11 $ 2.18 $ (0.40) $ — $ 1.78
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Non-GAAP measures - adjusted EPS (cont.)
As previously disclosed in our third quarter ended October 31, 2021 press release, we have calculated Adjusted EPS for the three and nine months ended October
31, 2021 by adjusting EPS for the following: (1) unrealized and realized gains and losses on the company’s equity investments, (2) loss on extinguishment of debt;
and (3) the incremental loss on sale of our operations in the U.K and Japan recorded during the first quarter of fiscal 2022.
Three Months Ended October 31, Nine Months Ended October 31,
2021 20213
Diluted earnings per share:
Reported EPS $ 1.11 $ 3.59
Pre-Tax Tax Pre-Tax Tax Net
Adjustments: Impact Impact1,2 Net Impact Impact Impact1,2 Impact
Unrealized and realized (gains) and losses on equity investments (0.42) 0.09 (0.33) 0.65 (0.13) 0.52
Loss on extinguishment of debt 0.86 (0.19) 0.67 0.86 (0.19) 0.67
Incremental loss on sale of our operations in the U.K. and Japan — — — 0.15 — 0.15
Net adjustments $ 0.34 $ 1.34
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