8-K

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): May 9, 2024

Mettler-Toledo International Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	File No.	001-13595	13-3668641
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1900 Polaris Parkway
Columbus,	OH
and
Im Langacher, P.O. Box MT-100
CH Greifensee, Switzerland		43240	and 8606
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 1-614-438-4511 and +41-44-944-22-11

(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:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value	MTD	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

    The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition.” The information furnished in this Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto shall not be treated as filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

    On May 9, 2024 Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (“Mettler-Toledo”) issued a press release (the “Release”) setting forth its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024. A copy of the Release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    Mettler-Toledo supplements its U.S. GAAP results with non-GAAP financial measures. The principal non-GAAP financial measures Mettler-Toledo uses are Adjusted Earnings per Share, Adjusted Operating Profit, Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Local Currency Sales Growth.

Adjusted Earnings per Share

    Mettler-Toledo defines Adjusted Earnings per Share as diluted earnings per common share excluding certain non-recurring discrete tax items, amortization of purchased intangible assets, net of tax, restructuring charges, net of tax and certain other one-time charges, net of tax. The most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure is diluted earnings per common share.

    Mettler-Toledo believes that Adjusted Earnings per Share is important supplemental information for investors. Mettler-Toledo uses this measure because it excludes certain non-recurring discrete tax items, amortization of purchased intangibles, net of tax, restructuring charges, net of tax and certain other one-time charges, net of tax, which management believes are not directly related to current and ongoing operations thereby providing investors with information that helps to compare ongoing operating performance.

    Adjusted Earnings per Share is used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Adjusted Earnings per Share is not intended to represent diluted earnings per common share under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to diluted earnings per common share as an indicator of Mettler-Toledo’s performance because of the following limitations.

Limitations of Mettler-Toledo’s non-GAAP measure, Adjusted Earnings per Share

    Mettler-Toledo’s non-GAAP measure, Adjusted Earnings per Share, has certain material limitations as follows:

    It does not include certain non-recurring discrete tax items, amortization expense of purchased intangibles, net of tax, restructuring charges, net of tax and certain other one-time charges, net of tax. Because non-recurring discrete tax items, amortization of purchased intangibles, restructuring charges and certain other one-time charges are components of diluted earnings per share under U.S. GAAP, any measure that excludes non-recurring discrete tax items, amortization of purchased intangibles, restructuring charges and certain other one-time charges, has material limitations.

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Adjusted Operating Profit

    Mettler-Toledo defines Adjusted Operating Profit as gross profit less research and development and selling, general and administrative expenses before amortization, interest, restructuring charges and other charges (income), net and taxes. The most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure is earnings before taxes.

    Mettler-Toledo believes that Adjusted Operating Profit is important supplemental information for investors. Adjusted Operating Profit is used internally as the principal profit measurement by its segments in their reporting to management. Mettler-Toledo uses this measure because it excludes amortization, interest, restructuring charges and other charges (income), net and taxes, which are not allocated to the segments.

    On a consolidated basis, Mettler-Toledo also believes Adjusted Operating Profit is an important supplemental method of measuring profitability. It is used internally by senior management for measuring profitability and setting performance targets for managers, and has historically been used as one of the means of publicly providing guidance on possible future results. Mettler-Toledo also believes that Adjusted Operating Profit is an important performance measure because it provides a measure of comparability to other companies with different capital or legal structures, which accordingly may be subject to disparate interest rates and effective tax rates, and to companies which may incur different amortization expenses or impairment charges related to intangible assets.

    Adjusted Operating Profit is used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Adjusted Operating Profit is not intended to represent operating income under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to earnings before taxes as an indicator of Mettler-Toledo’s performance because of the following limitations.

Limitations of Mettler-Toledo’s non-GAAP measure, Adjusted Operating Profit

    Mettler-Toledo’s non-GAAP measure, Adjusted Operating Profit, has certain material limitations as follows:

• It excludes amortization expense. Because this item is recurring, any measure that excludes amortization expense has material limitations.

• It does not include interest expense. Because Mettler-Toledo has borrowed money to finance some of its operations, interest is a necessary and ongoing part of its costs and has assisted Mettler-Toledo in generating revenue. Therefore any measure that excludes interest expense has material limitations.

• It excludes restructuring charges. Because restructuring charges are a component of operating income under U.S. GAAP, any measure that excludes restructuring charges, has material limitations.

• It excludes other charges (income), net. Because other charges (income), net is a component of operating income under U.S. GAAP, any measure that excludes other charges (income), net, has material limitations.

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

    Mettler-Toledo defines Adjusted Free Cash Flow as net cash provided by operating activities including proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment, less capital expenditures (net of related government funding), and before restructuring, acquisition cost payments, and tax reform payments. The most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure is net cash provided by operating activities

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    Mettler-Toledo believes Adjusted Free Cash Flow is important supplemental information for investors. It is used internally by senior management for measuring operating cash flow generation and setting performance targets for managers, and has historically been used as one of the means of providing guidance on possible future cash flows.

    Adjusted Free Cash Flow is used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Adjusted Free Cash Flow is not intended to represent net cash provided by operating activities recorded under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net cash provided by operating activities as an indicator of Mettler-Toledo’s performance because of the following limitations.

Limitations of Mettler-Toledo’s non-GAAP measure, Adjusted Free Cash Flow

    Mettler-Toledo’s non-GAAP measure, Adjusted Free Cash Flow, has certain material limitations as follows:

• It includes proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment and purchases of property, plant and equipment, which are not considered to be components of net cash provided by operating activities under U.S. GAAP. It excludes the portion of purchases of property, plant and equipment relating to government contract. Therefore any measure that includes proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment and purchases of property, plant and equipment has material limitations.

• It excludes restructuring, acquisition cost payments, and tax reform payments which is considered to be a component of net cash provided by operating activities under U.S. GAAP. Therefore any measure that excludes these items has material limitations.

Local Currency Sales Growth

    Mettler-Toledo defines Local Currency Sales Growth as sales growth excluding the effect of currency exchange rate fluctuations that result from translating activity outside of the United States into U.S. dollars. The most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure is U.S. dollar sales growth.

    Mettler-Toledo believes that Local Currency Sales Growth is important supplemental information for investors. Mettler-Toledo believes local currency information provides a helpful assessment of business performance and a useful measure of results between periods.

    Local Currency Sales Growth is used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Local Currency Sales Growth is not intended to represent U.S. dollar sales growth under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to U.S. dollar sales growth as an indicator of Mettler-Toledo’s performance because of the following limitations.

Limitations of Mettler-Toledo’s non-GAAP measure, Local Currency Sales Growth

    Mettler-Toledo’s non-GAAP measure, Local Currency Sales Growth, has certain material limitations as follows:

    It does not include the effect of currency exchange rate fluctuations that result from translating activity outside of the United States into U.S. dollars. Because the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates is a component of sales growth under U.S. GAAP, any measure that excludes the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, has material limitations.

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    Adjusted Earnings per Share, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Local Currency Sales Growth should not be relied upon to the exclusion of U.S. GAAP financial measures, but reflect additional measures of comparability and means of viewing aspects of Mettler-Toledo’s operations that, when viewed together with its U.S. GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliations to net earnings, net cash provided by operating activities and diluted earnings per share, provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting its business.

    Because Adjusted Earnings per Share, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Local Currency Sales Growth are not standardized, it may not be possible to compare with other companies’ non-GAAP financial measures having the same or similar names. We strongly encourage investors to review our financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.

    The Release provides a reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings per Share, Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Free Cash Flow to the most comparable financial measures recorded under U.S. GAAP. The Release also presents Local Currency Sales Growth in conjunction with its most comparable financial measure recorded under U.S. GAAP.

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release, dated May 9, 2024, issued by Mettler-Toledo International Inc.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).* * Submitted electronically with this Report in accordance with the provision of Regulation S-T.

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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.

                            

		METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
Dated:	May 9, 2024	By:	/s/Shawn P. Vadala
			Shawn P. Vadala
			Chief Financial Officer

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EX-99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Exhibit 99.1

METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC. REPORTS

FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS

COLUMBUS, Ohio, USA – May 9, 2024 – Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE: MTD) today announced first quarter results for 2024. Provided below are the highlights:

•Reported and local currency sales were flat compared with the prior year and benefited 6% from recovering previously announced delayed shipments from the fourth quarter of 2023.

•Net earnings per diluted share as reported (EPS) were $8.24, compared with $8.47 in the prior-year period. Adjusted EPS was $8.89, an increase of 2% over the prior-year amount of $8.69. Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP measure, and a reconciliation to EPS is included on the last page of the attached schedules.

First Quarter Results

Patrick Kaltenbach, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Our first quarter results were much better than expected, although we continued to face reduced market demand, especially in China, versus the prior year. We also substantially recovered our previously disclosed delayed product shipments from the fourth quarter of 2023, slightly better than forecast. Strong execution of our productivity and cost savings initiatives offset significant foreign exchange headwinds and resulted in modest Adjusted EPS growth in the quarter.”

GAAP Results

EPS in the quarter was $8.24, compared with the prior-year amount of $8.47.

Compared with the prior year, total reported sales were flat at $925.9 million. By region, reported sales increased 8% in Europe and 3% in the Americas and declined 12% in Asia/Rest of World. Earnings before taxes amounted to $220.5 million, compared with $226.6 million in the prior year.

Non-GAAP Results

Adjusted EPS was $8.89, an increase of 2% over the prior-year amount of $8.69.

Compared with the prior year, total sales in local currency were flat and benefited by 6% from recovering delayed shipments from the fourth quarter of 2023. By region, local currency sales increased 6% in Europe and 3% in the Americas and declined 8% in Asia/Rest of World. Excluding the benefit of delayed fourth quarter 2023 shipments, local currency sales decreased 5% in Europe, 1% in the Americas, and 12% in Asia/Rest of World. Adjusted Operating Profit amounted to $267.3 million, compared to the prior-year amount of $266.5 million.

Adjusted EPS and Adjusted Operating Profit are non-GAAP measures. Reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures are provided in the attached schedules.

Outlook

Management cautions that market conditions are uncertain and could change quickly. Based on today's assessment, management anticipates local currency sales for the second quarter of 2024 will decline approximately 4%, and Adjusted EPS is forecast to be $8.90 to $9.05, a decline of 11% to 13%. Included in the second quarter guidance is an estimated 2% headwind to Adjusted EPS growth due to adverse currency.

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For the full year, management anticipates local currency sales in 2024 will increase approximately 2%, and Adjusted EPS is forecast to be in the range of $39.90 to $40.40, representing growth of approximately 5% to 6%. Included in the full year guidance is an estimated 2% headwind to Adjusted EPS growth due to adverse currency. This compares with previous local currency sales growth guidance of approximately 1% to 2% and Adjusted EPS guidance of $39.60 to $40.30.

The Company does not provide GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis because we are unable to predict with reasonable certainty and without unreasonable effort the timing and amount of future restructuring and other non-recurring items.

Conclusion

Kaltenbach concluded, “We expect soft market conditions in the second quarter of 2024, particularly in China. We remain focused on the diligent execution of our growth strategies, while continuing to drive innovation and further strengthen our Company for the future. Our product portfolio is in excellent shape with many successful recent product introductions, and enhancements to our best-in-class corporate programs such as Spinnaker and SternDrive position us very well for future growth.”

Other Matters

The Company will host a conference call to discuss its quarterly results tomorrow morning (Friday, May 10) at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. To listen to a live webcast or replay of the call, visit the investor relations page on the Company’s website at investor.mt.com. The presentation referenced on the conference call will be located on the website prior to the call.

METTLER TOLEDO (NYSE: MTD) is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services. We have strong leadership positions in all of our businesses and believe we hold global number-one market positions in most of them. We are recognized as an innovation leader and our solutions are critical in key R&D, quality control and manufacturing processes for customers in a wide range of industries including life sciences, food and chemicals. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. With proven growth strategies and a focus on execution, we have achieved a long-term track record of strong financial performance. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.

Statements in this press release which are not historical facts constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. You should not rely on forward-looking statements to predict our actual results. Our actual results or performance may be materially different than reflected in forward-looking statements because of various risks and uncertainties, including statements about expected revenue growth, inflation and ongoing developments related to Ukraine. You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” or “continue.” We make forward-looking statements about future events or our future financial performance, including earnings and sales growth, earnings per share, strategic plans and contingency plans, growth opportunities or economic downturns, our ability to respond to changes in market conditions, planned research and development efforts and product introductions, adequacy of facilities, access to and the costs of raw materials, shipping and supplier costs, gross margins, customer demand, our competitive position, pricing, capital expenditures, cash flow, tax-related matters, the impact of foreign currencies, compliance with laws, effects of acquisitions, and the impact of inflation and ongoing developments related to Ukraine on our business. Our forward-looking statements may not be accurate or complete, and we do not intend to update or revise them in light of actual results. New risks also periodically arise. Please consider the risks and factors that could cause our results to differ materially from what is described in our forward-looking statements, including inflation, and the ongoing developments related to Ukraine. See in particular “Factors Affecting Our Future Operating Results” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and other reports filed with the SEC from time to time.

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(amounts in thousands except share data)

(unaudited)

		Three months ended				Three months ended
		March 31, 2024			% of sales	March 31, 2023		% of sales
Net sales		$	925,949	(a)	100.0	$	928,738	100.0
Cost of sales		377,816			40.8	382,172		41.1
Gross profit		548,133			59.2	546,566		58.9
Research and development		46,415			5.0	45,477		4.9
Selling, general and administrative		234,390			25.3	234,638		25.3
Amortization		18,228			2.0	17,779		1.9
Interest expense		19,232			2.1	18,184		2.0
Restructuring charges		9,664			1.0	4,274		0.4
Other charges (income), net		(343)			—	(396)		—
Earnings before taxes		220,547			23.8	226,610		24.4
Provision for taxes		43,038			4.6	38,184		4.1
Net earnings		$	177,509		19.2	$	188,426	20.3
Basic earnings per common share:
Net earnings		$	8.28			$	8.53
Weighted average number of common shares		21,437,673				22,083,456
Diluted earnings per common share:
Net earnings		$	8.24			$	8.47
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares		21,543,313				22,253,435
Note:
(a)	Local currency sales were flat compared to the same period in 2023.
RECONCILIATION OF EARNINGS BEFORE TAXES TO ADJUSTED OPERATING PROFIT
		Three months ended				Three months ended
		March 31, 2024			% of sales	March 31, 2023		% of sales
Earnings before taxes		$	220,547			$	226,610
Amortization		18,228				17,779
Interest expense		19,232				18,184
Restructuring charges		9,664				4,274
Other charges (income), net		(343)				(396)
Adjusted operating profit		$	267,328	(b)	28.9	$	266,451	28.7
Note:
(b)	Adjusted operating profit was flat as compared to the same period in 2023.

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

	March 31, 2024		December 31, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents	$	70,191	$	69,807
Accounts receivable, net	650,333		663,893
Inventories	373,670		385,865
Other current assets and prepaid expenses	116,920		110,638
Total current assets	1,211,114		1,230,203
Property, plant and equipment, net	773,495		803,374
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	940,191		955,537
Other non-current assets	358,317		366,441
Total assets	$	3,283,117	$	3,355,555
Short-term borrowings and maturities of long-term debt	$	183,173	$	192,219
Trade accounts payable	189,449		210,411
Accrued and other current liabilities	759,310		778,452
Total current liabilities	1,131,932		1,181,082
Long-term debt	1,903,574		1,888,620
Other non-current liabilities	406,328		435,791
Total liabilities	3,441,834		3,505,493
Shareholders’ equity	(158,717)		(149,938)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	3,283,117	$	3,355,555

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

		Three months ended
		March 31,
		2024		2023
Net earnings		$	177,509	$	188,426
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation		12,522		12,023
Amortization		18,228		17,779
Deferred tax provision (benefit)		(2,063)		602
Share-based compensation		4,722		4,027
Decrease in cash resulting from changes in
operating assets and liabilities		(20,931)		(69,595)
Net cash provided by operating activities		189,987		153,262
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment		(17,391)		(23,196)
Acquisitions		(1,000)		(613)
Other investing activities		9,456		1,423
Net cash used in investing activities		(8,935)		(22,386)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings		449,863		605,018
Repayments of borrowings		(418,280)		(503,516)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		1,831		11,473
Repurchases of common stock		(212,499)		(249,999)
Other financing activities		—		(611)
Net cash used in financing activities		(179,085)		(137,635)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		(1,583)		(122)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		384		(6,881)
Beginning of period		69,807		95,966
End of period		$	70,191	$	89,085
RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO ADJUSTED FREE CASH FLOW
Net cash provided by operating activities		$	189,987	$	153,262
Payments in respect of restructuring activities		9,714		1,983
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (a)		(17,391)		(19,908)
Adjusted free cash flow		$	182,310	$	135,337
Note:
(a)	In September 2021, the Company entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to increase the domestic production capacity of pipette tips and enhance manufacturing automation and logistics. The Company received funding of $35.8 million in prior years, which offset capital expenditures. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 the related purchase of property, plant and equipment of $3.3 million are excluded from Adjusted free cash flow.

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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

OTHER OPERATING STATISTICS

SALES GROWTH BY DESTINATION
(unaudited)
		Americas		Europe				Asia/RoW				Total
U.S. Dollar Sales Growth
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2024	3	%	8		%		(12)		%		—	%
Local Currency Sales Growth
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2024	3	%	6		%		(8)		%		—	%
Note:
(a)	The Company estimates net sales benefited by 6% from previously delayed shipments from the fourth quarter of 2023. By geographic destination, net sales benefited approximately 4% in the Americas, 11% in Europe and 4% in Asia/Rest of World.
RECONCILIATION OF DILUTED EPS AS REPORTED TO ADJUSTED DILUTED EPS
(unaudited)
				Three months ended
				March 31,
				2024				2023				% Growth
EPS as reported, diluted				$	8.24			$	8.47			(3)%
Purchased intangible amortization, net of tax				0.24			(a)	0.23			(a)
Restructuring charges, net of tax				0.36			(b)	0.16			(b)
Income tax expense				0.05			(c)	(0.17)			(c)
Adjusted EPS, diluted				$	8.89			$	8.69			2%
Notes:
(a)	Represents the EPS impact of purchased intangibles amortization of $6.6 million ($5.1 million after tax) for both three month periods ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.
(b)	Represents the EPS impact of restructuring charges of $9.7 million ($7.8 million after tax) and $4.3 million ($3.5 million after tax) for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which primarily include employee related costs.
(c)	Represents the EPS impact of the difference between our quarterly and estimated annual tax rate before non-recurring discrete items during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 due to the timing of excess tax benefits associated with stock option exercises.

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