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MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) generated net sales of $3.242 billion during the fourth quarter of 2022, growing 3.7 percent on a reported basis, 8.7 percent on an operational1 basis and 7.1 percent on an organic2 basis, all compared to the prior year period. Included within organic results is a negative approximately 200 basis point impact associated with unplanned reserves established for Italian government payback provisions3. The company reported GAAP net income available to common stockholders of $126 million or $0.09 per share (EPS), compared to $80 million or $0.06 per share a year ago and achieved adjusted4 EPS of $0.45 for the period, which includes an approximate $0.04 negative impact of the Italian payback, compared to $0.45 a year ago.
For the full year 2022, the company generated net sales of $12.682 billion, growing 6.7 percent on a reported basis, 11.1 percent on an operational1 basis and 8.7 percent on an organic2 basis, including a negative 50 basis point impact associated with the Italian government payback provisions, all compared to the prior year period. The company reported GAAP net income available to common stockholders of $642 million or $0.45 per share, compared to $985 million or $0.69 per share a year ago, and delivered full year adjusted4 EPS of $1.71, including the approximate $0.04 negative impact of the Italian payback, compared to $1.63 a year ago.
"Our global team continues living our mission to transform lives, and I'm proud of the results we achieved in the fourth quarter and throughout 2022," said Mike Mahoney, chairman and chief executive officer, Boston Scientific. "In the year ahead we remain committed to our goals of delivering new, meaningful innovations to benefit patients globally while continuing to deliver differentiated financial performance."
Fourth quarter financial results and recent developments:
1. Operational net sales growth excludes the impact of foreign currency fluctuations. |
2. Organic net sales growth excludes the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and net sales attributable to acquisitions and divestitures for which there are less than a full period of comparable net sales. |
3. Unplanned reserves established in connection with the activation of the Italian government payback provision, aimed at rationalizing public spending and requiring medical device companies to pay back a portion of spend exceeding allocated healthcare budgets. |
4. Adjusted EPS excludes the impacts of certain charges (credits) which may include amortization expense, goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges, acquisition/divestiture-related net charges (credits), investment portfolio gains and losses, restructuring and restructuring-related net charges (credits), and certain litigation-related net charges (credits), EU MDR implementation costs, debt extinguishment charges, deferred tax expenses (benefits) and discrete tax items. |
5. In the first quarter of 2022, we reorganized our operational structure and have aggregated our core businesses, each of which generate revenues from the sale of medical devices, into two reportable segments comprised of MedSurg and Cardiovascular. Within the Cardiovascular segment, the newly formed Cardiology division represents the combined former Rhythm Management and Interventional Cardiology businesses. We have revised prior period amounts to conform to the current year presentation. |
6. In 2022, reflects sales reserves established for Italian government payback provisions, not allocated to reportable segments. In 2021, includes net sales associated with Specialty Pharmaceuticals prior to the sale of the business on March 1, 2021. Specialty Pharmaceuticals net sales were substantially U.S. based and presented as a stand-alone operating segment alongside our medical device reportable segments. |
7. We define Emerging Markets as the 20 countries that we believe have strong growth potential based on their economic conditions, healthcare sectors and our global capabilities. |
Fourth Quarter Net Sales by Business and Region:
Change | |||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Reported | Less: Impact | Operational | Less: Impact | Organic | ||||||||
(in millions) | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||
Endoscopy | $ 571 | $ 558 | 2.4 % | (5.1) % | 7.4 % | — % | 7.4 % | ||||||
Urology | 477 | 441 | 8.2 % | (3.6) % | 11.8 % | — % | 11.8 % | ||||||
Neuromodulation | 249 | 244 | 2.1 % | (2.8) % | 4.9 % | — % | 4.9 % | ||||||
MedSurg5 | 1,297 | 1,243 | 4.4 % | (4.1) % | 8.5 % | — % | 8.5 % | ||||||
Cardiology | 1,529 | 1,422 | 7.5 % | (5.6) % | 13.2 % | 3.6 % | 9.6 % | ||||||
Peripheral Interventions | 476 | 462 | 3.0 % | (5.8) % | 8.8 % | — % | 8.8 % | ||||||
Cardiovascular5 | 2,005 | 1,884 | 6.4 % | (5.7) % | 12.1 % | 2.7 % | 9.4 % | ||||||
3,302 | 3,127 | 5.6 % | (5.0) % | 10.7 % | 1.6 % | 9.0 % | |||||||
Other6 | (60) | — | (100.0) % | — % | (100.0) % | — % | (100.0) % | ||||||
Net Sales | $ 3,242 | $ 3,127 | 3.7 % | (5.0) % | 8.7 % | 1.6 % | 7.1 % | ||||||
Change | |||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Reported | Less: Impact | Operational Basis | ||||||||||
(in millions) | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||
U.S. | $ 1,986 | $ 1,798 | 10.5 % | — % | 10.5 % | ||||||||
EMEA | 657 | 662 | (0.8) % | (11.6) % | 10.8 % | ||||||||
APAC | 536 | 559 | (4.1) % | (13.9) % | 9.8 % | ||||||||
LACA | 122 | 107 | 14.6 % | (3.1) % | 17.7 % | ||||||||
3,302 | 3,127 | 5.6 % | (5.0) % | 10.7 % | |||||||||
Other6 | (60) | — | (100.0) % | — % | (100.0) % | ||||||||
Net Sales | $ 3,242 | $ 3,127 | 3.7 % | (5.0) % | 8.7 % | ||||||||
Emerging Markets7 | $ 445 | $ 398 | 11.6 % | (11.7) % | 23.3 % |
Amounts may not add due to rounding. Growth rates are based on actual, non-rounded amounts and may not recalculate precisely. | |
Net sales growth rates that exclude the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and/or the impact of acquisitions / divestitures are not prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. |
Full Year Net Sales by Business and Region:
Change | |||||||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | Reported | Less: Impact | Operational | Less: Impact | Organic | ||||||||
(in millions) | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||
Endoscopy | $ 2,221 | $ 2,141 | 3.7 % | (4.4) % | 8.1 % | — % | 8.1 % | ||||||
Urology | 1,773 | 1,583 | 12.0 % | (2.9) % | 14.9 % | 5.3 % | 9.7 % | ||||||
Neuromodulation | 917 | 909 | 0.9 % | (2.6) % | 3.5 % | — % | 3.5 % | ||||||
MedSurg5 | 4,911 | 4,633 | 6.0 % | (3.5) % | 9.5 % | 1.8 % | 7.7 % | ||||||
Cardiology | 5,932 | 5,422 | 9.4 % | (5.1) % | 14.5 % | 4.0 % | 10.4 % | ||||||
Peripheral Interventions | 1,899 | 1,820 | 4.4 % | (4.8) % | 9.1 % | — % | 9.1 % | ||||||
Cardiovascular5 | 7,831 | 7,242 | 8.1 % | (5.0) % | 13.1 % | 3.0 % | 10.1 % | ||||||
12,742 | 11,875 | 7.3 % | (4.4) % | 11.7 % | 2.5 % | 9.2 % | |||||||
Other6 | (60) | 13 | (+100) % | — % | (+100) % | — % | (+100) % | ||||||
Net Sales | $ 12,682 | $ 11,888 | 6.7 % | (4.4) % | 11.1 % | 2.4 % | 8.7 % | ||||||
Change | |||||||||||||
Year Ended December 31, | Reported | Less: Impact | Operational Basis | ||||||||||
(in millions) | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||
U.S. | $ 7,632 | $ 6,901 | 10.6 % | — % | 10.6 % | ||||||||
EMEA | 2,526 | 2,518 | 0.3 % | (12.1) % | 12.4 % | ||||||||
APAC | 2,116 | 2,070 | 2.2 % | (10.2) % | 12.4 % | ||||||||
LACA | 469 | 386 | 21.6 % | (2.2) % | 23.8 % | ||||||||
12,742 | 11,875 | 7.3 % | (4.4) % | 11.7 % | |||||||||
Other6 | (60) | 13 | (+100) % | — % | (+100) % | ||||||||
Net Sales | $ 12,682 | $ 11,888 | 6.7 % | (4.4) % | 11.1 % | ||||||||
Emerging Markets7 | $ 1,715 | $ 1,429 | 20.0 % | (9.3) % | 29.3 % |
Amounts may not add due to rounding. Growth rates are based on actual, non-rounded amounts and may not recalculate precisely. | |
Net sales growth rates that exclude the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and/or the impact of acquisitions / divestitures are not prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. |
Guidance for Full Year and First Quarter 2023
The company estimates net sales growth for the full year 2023, versus the prior year period, to be in a range of approximately 5 to 7 percent on a reported basis, and approximately 6 to 8 percent on an organic basis. Full year organic net sales guidance excludes the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and net sales attributable to acquisitions and divestitures for which there are less than a full period of comparable net sales. The company estimates EPS on a GAAP basis in a range of $1.11 to $1.21 and estimates adjusted EPS, excluding certain charges (credits) of $1.86 to $1.93.
The company estimates net sales growth for the first quarter of 2023, versus the prior year period, to be in a range of approximately 3 to 5 percent on a reported basis, and approximately 6 to 8 percent on an organic basis. First quarter organic guidance excludes the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and net sales attributable to acquisitions and divestitures for which there are less than a full period of comparable net sales. The company estimates EPS on a GAAP basis in a range of $0.23 to $0.26 and adjusted EPS, excluding certain charges (credits) of $0.42 to $0.44.
Conference Call Information
Boston Scientific management will be discussing these results with analysts on a conference call today at 8:00 a.m. ET. The company will webcast the call to interested parties through its website: www.bostonscientific.com. Please see the website for details on how to access the webcast. The webcast will be available for approximately one year on the Boston Scientific website.
About Boston Scientific
Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. For more information, visit www.bostonscientific.com and connect on Twitter and Facebook.
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Note: Amounts reported in millions within this press release are computed based on the amounts in thousands. As a result, the sum of the components reported in millions may not equal the total amount reported in millions due to rounding. Certain columns and rows within tables may not add due to the use of rounded numbers. Percentages presented are calculated from the underlying numbers in dollars.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
A reconciliation of the company's non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding GAAP measures, and an explanation of the company's use of these non-GAAP financial measures, is included in the exhibits attached to this press release.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||
(Unaudited) | |||||
Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||
in millions, except per share data | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |
Net sales | $ 3,242 | $ 3,127 | $ 12,682 | $ 11,888 | |
Cost of products sold | 1,011 | 971 | 3,956 | 3,711 | |
Gross profit | 2,231 | 2,155 | 8,727 | 8,177 | |
Operating expenses: | |||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 1,163 | 1,153 | 4,520 | 4,359 | |
Research and development expenses | 330 | 320 | 1,323 | 1,204 | |
Royalty expense | 13 | 11 | 47 | 49 | |
Amortization expense | 199 | 192 | 803 | 741 | |
Intangible asset impairment charges | — | 197 | 132 | 370 | |
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit) | (33) | (18) | 35 | (136) | |
Restructuring net charges (credits) | 6 | 23 | 24 | 40 | |
Litigation-related net charges (credits) | 131 | 128 | 173 | 430 | |
Loss (gain) on disposal of businesses and assets | 22 | (30) | 22 | (78) | |
1,830 | 1,975 | 7,078 | 6,978 | ||
Operating income (loss) | 402 | 180 | 1,649 | 1,199 | |
Other income (expense): | |||||
Interest expense | (64) | (87) | (470) | (341) | |
Other, net | 58 | 26 | (38) | 218 | |
Income (loss) before income taxes | 396 | 120 | 1,141 | 1,076 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | 256 | 26 | 443 | 36 | |
Net income (loss) | $ 140 | $ 94 | $ 698 | $ 1,041 | |
Preferred stock dividends | (14) | (14) | (55) | (55) | |
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders | $ 126 | $ 80 | $ 642 | $ 985 | |
Net income (loss) per common share - basic | $ 0.09 | $ 0.06 | $ 0.45 | $ 0.69 | |
Net income (loss) per common share - assuming dilution | $ 0.09 | $ 0.06 | $ 0.45 | $ 0.69 | |
Weighted-average shares outstanding | |||||
Basic | 1,432.7 | 1,425.2 | 1,430.5 | 1,422.3 | |
Assuming dilution | 1,442.4 | 1,436.2 | 1,439.7 | 1,433.8 |
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION | |||||||||
NON-GAAP NET INCOME AND NET INCOME PER SHARE RECONCILIATIONS | |||||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||||
Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | |||||||||
in millions, except per share data | Gross Profit | Operating Expenses | Operating Income (Loss) | Other Income (Expense) | Income | Net Income (Loss) | Preferred Stock Dividends | Net Income | Impact per Share(1) |
Reported | $ 2,231 | $ 1,830 | $ 402 | $ (6) | $ 396 | $ 140 | $ (14) | $ 126 | $ 0.09 |
Non-GAAP adjustments: | |||||||||
Amortization expense | — | (199) | 199 | — | 199 | 175 | — | 175 | 0.12 |
Acquisition / divestitures-related net charges (credits) | 24 | (29) | 53 | (44) | 9 | 59 | — | 59 | 0.04 |
Restructuring and restructuring-related net charges (credits) | 16 | (12) | 28 | — | 28 | 25 | — | 25 | 0.02 |
Litigation-related net charges (credits) | — | (131) | 131 | — | 131 | 101 | — | 101 | 0.07 |
Investment portfolio net losses (gains) | — | — | — | (38) | (38) | (32) | — | (32) | (0.02) |
EU MDR implementation costs | 13 | (6) | 19 | — | 19 | 17 | — | 17 | 0.01 |
Deferred tax expenses (benefits) | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | — | 42 | 0.03 |
Discrete tax items | — | — | — | — | — | 129 | — | 129 | 0.09 |
Adjusted | $ 2,285 | $ 1,452 | $ 833 | $ (88) | $ 745 | $ 656 | $ (14) | $ 642 | $ 0.45 |
Three Months Ended December 31, 2021 | |||||||||
in millions, except per share data | Gross Profit | Operating Expenses | Operating Income (Loss) | Other Income (Expense) | Income | Net Income (Loss) | Preferred Stock Dividends | Net Income | Impact per Share(1) |
Reported | $ 2,155 | $ 1,975 | $ 180 | $ (60) | $ 120 | $ 94 | $ (14) | $ 80 | $ 0.06 |
Non-GAAP adjustments: | |||||||||
Amortization expense | — | (192) | 192 | — | 192 | 180 | — | 180 | 0.13 |
Intangible asset impairment charges | — | (197) | 197 | — | 197 | 171 | — | 171 | 0.12 |
Acquisition / divestiture-related net charges (credits) | 32 | (19) | 50 | (57) | (7) | (4) | — | (4) | (0.00) |
Restructuring and restructuring-related net charges (credits) | 20 | (39) | 58 | — | 58 | 51 | — | 51 | 0.04 |
Litigation-related net charges (credits) | — | (128) | 128 | — | 128 | 98 | — | 98 | 0.07 |
Investment portfolio net losses (gains) | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 0.00 |
EU MDR implementation costs | 9 | (5) | 14 | — | 14 | 13 | — | 13 | 0.01 |
Deferred tax expenses (benefits) | — | — | — | — | — | 46 | — | 46 | 0.03 |
Discrete tax items | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | 16 | 0.01 |
Adjusted | $ 2,216 | $ 1,396 | $ 819 | $ (115) | $ 704 | $ 667 | $ (14) | $ 653 | $ 0.45 |
(1) For the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 the effect of assuming the conversion of Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock (MCPS) into shares of common stock was anti-dilutive, and therefore excluded from the calculation of EPS. Accordingly, GAAP net income and adjusted net income were reduced by cumulative Preferred stock dividends, as presented in our unaudited consolidated statements of operations, for purposes of calculating net income available to common stockholders. | |||||||||
An explanation of the company's use of these non-GAAP financial measures is provided at the end of this document. | |||||||||
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION | |||||||||
NON-GAAP NET INCOME AND NET INCOME PER SHARE RECONCILIATIONS | |||||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||||
Year Ended December 31, 2022 | |||||||||
in millions, except per share data | Gross Profit | Operating Expenses | Operating Income (Loss) | Other Income (Expense) | Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes | Net Income (Loss) | Preferred Stock Dividends | Net Income | Impact per Share(2) |
Reported | $ 8,727 | $ 7,078 | $ 1,649 | $ (508) | $ 1,141 | $ 698 | $ (55) | $ 642 | $ 0.45 |
Non-GAAP adjustments: | |||||||||
Amortization expense | — | (803) | 803 | — | 803 | 694 | — | 694 | 0.48 |
Intangible asset impairment charges | — | (132) | 132 | — | 132 | 102 | — | 102 | 0.07 |
Acquisition / divestitures-related net charges (credits) | 97 | (206) | 303 | (18) | 285 | 338 | — | 338 | 0.24 |
Restructuring and restructuring-related net charges (credits) | 65 | (45) | 110 | — | 110 | 96 | — | 96 | 0.07 |
Litigation-related net charges (credits) | — | (173) | 173 | — | 173 | 133 | — | 133 | 0.09 |
Investment portfolio net losses (gains) | — | — | — | (30) | (30) | (28) | — | (28) | (0.02) |
EU MDR implementation costs | 46 | (25) | 71 | — | 71 | 62 | — | 62 | 0.04 |
Debt extinguishment charges | — | — | — | 194 | 194 | 149 | — | 149 | 0.10 |
Deferred tax expenses (benefits) | — | — | — | — | — | 140 | — | 140 | 0.10 |
Discrete tax items | — | — | — | — | — | 129 | — | 129 | 0.09 |
Adjusted | $ 8,935 | $ 5,694 | $ 3,241 | $ (362) | $ 2,880 | $ 2,514 | $ (55) | $ 2,459 | $ 1.71 |
Year Ended December 31, 2021 | |||||||||
in millions, except per share data | Gross Profit | Operating Expenses | Operating Income (Loss) | Other Income (Expense) | Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes | Net Income (Loss) | Preferred Stock Dividends | Net Income | Impact per Share(2) |
Reported | $ 8,177 | $ 6,978 | $ 1,199 | $ (123) | $ 1,076 | $ 1,041 | $ (55) | $ 985 | $ 0.69 |
Non-GAAP adjustments: | |||||||||
Amortization expense | — | (741) | 741 | — | 741 | 676 | — | 676 | 0.47 |
Intangible asset impairment charges | — | (370) | 370 | — | 370 | 318 | — | 318 | 0.22 |
Acquisition / divestiture-related net charges (credits) | 65 | 34 | 31 | (482) | (450) | (453) | — | (453) | (0.32) |
Restructuring and restructuring-related net charges (credits) | 79 | (112) | 191 | — | 191 | 169 | — | 169 | 0.12 |
Litigation-related net charges (credits) | — | (430) | 430 | — | 430 | 331 | — | 331 | 0.23 |
Investment portfolio net losses (gains) | — | — | — | 181 | 181 | 137 | — | 137 | 0.10 |
EU MDR implementation costs | 32 | (17) | 49 | — | 49 | 45 | — | 45 | 0.03 |
Deferred tax expenses (benefits) | — | — | — | — | — | 132 | — | 132 | 0.09 |
Discrete tax items | — | — | — | — | — | (5) | — | (5) | (0.00) |
Adjusted | $ 8,353 | $ 5,343 | $ 3,010 | $ (423) | $ 2,587 | $ 2,391 | $ (55) | $ 2,336 | $ 1.63 |
(2) For the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the effect of assuming the conversion of Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock (MCPS) into shares of common stock was anti-dilutive, and therefore excluded from the calculation of EPS. Accordingly, GAAP net income and adjusted net income were reduced by cumulative Preferred stock dividends, as presented in our unaudited consolidated statements of operations, for purposes of calculating net income available to common stockholders. | |||||||||
An explanation of the company's use of these non-GAAP financial measures is provided at the end of this document. | |||||||||
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Q1 and FY 2023 GUIDANCE RECONCILIATIONS
(Unaudited)
Net Sales
Q1 2023 Estimate | Full Year 2023 Estimate | ||||
(Low) | (High) | (Low) | (High) | ||
Reported growth | 3 % | 5 % | 5 % | 7 % | |
Less: Impact of foreign currency fluctuations | (4) % | (4) % | (1) % | (1) % | |
Operational growth | 7 % | 9 % | 6 % | 8 % | |
Less: Impact of certain acquisitions / divestitures | 1 % | 1 % | — % | — % | |
Organic growth | 6 % | 8 % | 6 % | 8 % | |
Earnings per Share
Q1 2023 Estimate | Full Year 2023 Estimate | ||||
(Low) | (High) | (Low) | (High) | ||
GAAP results | $ 0.23 | $ 0.26 | $ 1.11 | $ 1.21 | |
Amortization expense | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.47 | 0.47 | |
Acquisition / divestiture-related net charges (credits) | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.12 | 0.10 | |
Other adjustments | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.16 | 0.15 | |
Adjusted results | $ 0.42 | $ 0.44 | $ 1.86 | $ 1.93 |
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our unaudited consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, we disclose certain non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted net income (loss), adjusted net income (loss) available to common stockholders and adjusted net income (loss) per share (EPS) that exclude certain charges (credits); operational net sales, which exclude the impact of foreign currency fluctuations; and organic net sales, which exclude the impact of foreign currency fluctuations as well as the impact of certain acquisitions and divestitures with less than a full period of comparable net sales. These non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States and should not be considered in isolation from or as a replacement for the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. Further, other companies may calculate these non-GAAP financial measures differently than we do, which may limit the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes.
To calculate adjusted net income (loss), adjusted net income (loss) available to common stockholders and adjusted net income (loss) per share we exclude certain charges (credits), which include amortization expense, goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges, acquisition/divestiture-related net charges (credits), investment portfolio gains and losses, restructuring and restructuring-related net charges (credits); and certain litigation-related net charges (credits), EU MDR implementation costs, debt extinguishment charges, deferred tax expenses (benefits) and discrete tax items. Amounts are presented after-tax at the company's effective tax rate, unless the amount is a significant unusual or infrequently occurring item in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 740-270-30, "General Methodology and Use of Estimated Annual Effective Tax Rate." Please refer to Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our most recent Annual Report filed on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that we file thereafter for an explanation of each of these adjustments and the reasons for excluding each item.
The GAAP financial measures most directly comparable to adjusted net income (loss), adjusted net income (loss) available to common stockholders and adjusted net income (loss) per share are GAAP net income (loss), GAAP net income (loss) available to common stockholders and GAAP net income (loss) per common share - assuming dilution, respectively.
To calculate operational net sales growth rates, which exclude the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, we convert actual net sales from local currency to U.S. dollars using constant foreign currency exchange rates in the current and prior periods. To calculate organic net sales growth rates, we also remove the impact of acquisitions and divestitures with less than a full period of comparable net sales. The GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to operational net sales and organic net sales is net sales on a GAAP basis.
Reconciliations of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding GAAP financial measure are included in the accompanying schedules.
Management uses these supplemental non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate performance period over period, to analyze the underlying trends in our business, to assess our performance relative to our competitors and to establish operational goals and forecasts that are used in allocating resources. In addition, management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to further its understanding of the performance of our operating segments. The adjustments excluded from our non-GAAP financial measures are consistent with those excluded from our operating segments' measures of net sales and profit or loss. These adjustments are excluded from the segment measures reported to our chief operating decision maker that are used to make operating decisions and assess performance.
We believe that presenting adjusted net income (loss), adjusted net income (loss) available to common stockholders, adjusted net income (loss) per share, operational net sales growth rates and organic net sales growth rates, in addition to the corresponding GAAP financial measures, provides investors greater transparency to the information used by management for its operational decision-making and allows investors to see our results "through the eyes" of management. We further believe that providing this information assists our investors in understanding our operating performance and the methodology used by management to evaluate and measure such performance.
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