“The increase was driven by a higher gross margin rate, lower equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliates and lower interest expense, partially offset by lower net sales, higher income tax expense and higher SG&A.”
“Factors contributing to the change in gross margin rate are outlined in the following table: Year Ended September 30, 2025 2024 Volume, mix and other 3.5 % 2.4 % Material costs 1.9 0.7 Roundup ® commissions and reimbursements 0.1 0.3 Pricing (0.6) (0.8) 4.9 2.6 Impairment, restructuring and other 1.8 2.8 Change in gross margin rate 6.7 % 5.4 % The increase in gross margin rate for fiscal 2025 as compared to fiscal 2024 was primarily driven by: • lower material costs in our U.S.”
“Excluding the increase of sales from the Merger, net of divestments, of approximately $2,383 million, the positive currency impacts of approximately $252 million, and the negative impacts from the pass-through of lower raw material costs of approximately $8 million, the remaining variation in net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was a decrease of approximately $47 million or 1%, reflecting lower sales volumes of approximately 2%, partially offset by favorable price/mix impact of approximately 1%.”