Biggest changeImportant factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, among others, the risks and uncertainties described in more detail in this report on Form 10–K under the headings “Business,” “Risk Factors,” “Legal Proceedings” and/or “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations–Liquidity and Capital Resources,” and in other filings the Company makes with the SEC from time to time, as well as the following: ● Kodak’s ability to improve and sustain its operating structure, cash flow, profitability and other financial results; ● Kodak’s ability to achieve strategic objectives, cash forecasts, financial projections, and projected growth; ● Kodak’s ability to achieve the financial and operational results contained in its business plans; 33 Table of Contents ● Kodak’s ability to obtain additional or alternate financing if and as needed, Kodak's continued ability to manage world-wide cash through inter-company loans, distributions and other mechanisms, and Kodak's ability to provide or facilitate financing for its customers ; ● Kodak’s ability to fund continued investments, capital needs, collateral requirements and restructuring payments and service its debt and Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock; ● Changes in foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices, interest rates and tariff rates; ● The impact of the global economic environment, including inflationary pressures, geopolitical issues such as the war in Ukraine and the conflicts involving Israel, medical epidemics, and Kodak’s ability to effectively mitigate the associated increased costs of aluminum and other raw materials, energy, labor, shipping, delays in shipment and production times, and fluctuations in demand; ● Kodak’s ability to effectively compete with large, well-financed industry participants or with competitors whose cost structure is lower than Kodak’s; ● The performance by third parties of their obligations to supply products, components or services to Kodak and Kodak’s ability to address supply chain disruptions and continue to obtain raw materials and components available from single or limited sources of supply, which may be adversely affected by the war in Ukraine, the conflicts involving Israel, and residual effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; ● Kodak’s ability to comply with the covenants in its various credit facilities; ● Kodak’s ability to effectively anticipate technology and industry trends and develop and market new products, solutions and technologies, including products based on its technology and expertise that relate to industries in which it does not currently conduct material business; ● Kodak’s ability to effect strategic transactions, such as investments, acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures and similar transactions, or to achieve the benefits sought to be achieved from such strategic transactions; ● Kodak’s ability to discontinue, sell or spin-off certain non-core businesses or operations, or otherwise monetize assets; ● The impact of the investigations, litigation and claims arising out of the circumstances surrounding the announcement on July 28, 2020, by the U.S.
Biggest changeImportant factors that could cause actual events, results or outcomes, or their timing, to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, among others, the risks and uncertainties described in more detail in this report on Form 10–K under the headings “Business,” “Risk Factors,” “Legal Proceedings” and/or “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations–Liquidity and Capital Resources,” and in other filings the Company makes with the SEC from time to time, as well as the following: • Kodak’s ability to improve and sustain its operating structure, cash flow, profitability and other financial results; • Kodak’s ability to achieve strategic objectives, cash forecasts, financial projections, and projected growth; • Kodak’s ability to achieve the financial and operational results contained in its business plans; • Kodak’s ability to obtain additional or alternate financing if and as needed, Kodak's continued ability to manage world-wide cash through intercompany loans, distributions and other mechanisms, and Kodak's ability to provide or facilitate financing for its customers; • Kodak's receipt of projected reversion proceeds from the liquidation of KRIP at the time contemplated; • Kodak’s ability to fund continued investments, capital needs and collateral requirements and service its debt and Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock; • Changes in foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices, interest rates and tariff rates; • The impact of the global economic environment, including inflationary pressures, geopolitical issues such as the war in Ukraine and the conflicts involving Israel, medical epidemics, changes in trade policies, including tariffs or other trade restrictions or the threat of such actions, and Kodak’s ability to effectively mitigate the associated increased costs of aluminum and other raw materials, energy, labor, shipping, delays in shipment and production times, and fluctuations in demand; • Kodak’s ability to effectively compete with large, well-financed industry participants or with competitors whose cost structure is lower than Kodak’s; • The performance by third parties of their obligations to supply products, components or services to Kodak and Kodak’s ability to address supply chain disruptions and continue to obtain raw materials and components available from single or limited sources of supply, which may be adversely affected by the war in Ukraine, the conflicts involving Israel, changes in trade policies, including tariffs or other trade restrictions or the threat of such actions, and residual effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; • Kodak’s ability to comply with the covenants in its various credit facilities; 33 Table of Contents • Kodak’s ability to effectively anticipate technology and industry trends, including related to AI, and develop and market new products, solutions and technologies, including products based on its technology and expertise that relate to industries in which it does not currently conduct material business; • Kodak’s ability to effect strategic transactions, such as investments, acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures and similar transactions, or to achieve the benefits sought to be achieved from such strategic transactions; • Kodak’s continued ability to manage, defend and resolve a variety of current and legacy claims without incurring material losses or disruptions to its business and to bear the costs associated with such claims; • Kodak’s ability to discontinue, sell or spin-off certain non-core businesses or operations, or otherwise monetize assets; and • The potential impact of force majeure events, cyber‐attacks or other data security incidents or IT outages that could disrupt or otherwise harm Kodak’s operations.
Following the cessation of U.S. plate manufacturing operations by Kodak’s key competitors, Kodak has faced increasing competition in the U.S. from low-priced plates imported from China and Japan. On September 28, 2023, Kodak filed petitions with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S.
Following the cessation of U.S. plate manufacturing operations by Kodak’s key competitors, Kodak has faced increasing competition in the U.S. from low-priced plates imported from China and Japan. On September 28, 2023, Kodak filed petitions with the U.S. Department of Commerce ("Commerce Department") and the U.S.
As demonstrated in the table below, Operational EBITDA represents the earnings from continuing operations before income taxes excluding non-service cost components of pension and other postemployment benefits income; depreciation and amortization expense; restructuring costs and other; stock-based compensation expense; consulting and other costs; idle costs; other operating (expense) income, net; loss on early extinguishment of debt; interest expense and other income (charges), net.
As demonstrated in the table below, Operational EBITDA represents the earnings from continuing operations before income taxes excluding non-service cost components of pension and other postemployment benefits income; depreciation and amortization expense; restructuring costs and other; stock-based compensation expense; consulting and other costs; idle costs; other operating income (expense), net; loss on early extinguishment of debt; interest expense and other income, net.
Due to changes in 2019 to the manner in which the required security deposit is determined, the Company has been required to post additional collateral over the last several years. At December 31, 2022, the Company posted $75.0 million of collateral, representing 107% of the Company’s undiscounted actuarial workers’ compensation obligations.
Due to changes in 2019 to the manner in which the required security deposit is determined, the Company has been required to post additional collateral over the last several years. At December 31, 2022, the Company posted $75 million of collateral, representing 107% of the Company’s undiscounted actuarial workers’ compensation obligations.
Further, the NYS WCB confirmed the Company can request a review of the security deposits supporting the historical liability beginning on July 1, 2025 with the submission of a current actuarial report. Based on the results of the actuarial valuation report, the required security deposits may be eligible for reduction in future periods.
Further, the NYS WCB confirmed the Company can request a review of the security deposits supporting the historical liability beginning on July 1, 2025 with the submission of a current actuarial report. Based on the results of the actuarial valuation report, the required security deposits may be eligible for reduction in 2025 and future periods.
Actual results that differ from Kodak’s assumptions are recorded as unrecognized gains and losses as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity and are amortized to earnings over the estimated future service period of the active participants in the plan or, if the plan is almost entirely inactive, the average remaining lifetime expectancy of inactive participants, to the extent such total net unrecognized gains and losses exceed 10% of the greater of the plan's projected benefit obligation or the calculated value of plan assets.
Actual results that differ from Kodak’s assumptions are recorded as unrecognized gains and losses as a component of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income in shareholders’ equity and are amortized to earnings over the estimated future service period of the active participants in the plan or, if the plan is almost entirely inactive, the average remaining lifetime expectancy of inactive participants, to the extent such total net unrecognized gains and losses exceed 10% of the greater of the plan's projected benefit obligation ("PBO") or the calculated value of plan assets.
During the first quarter of 2024, the Company prepaid $17 million of the Term Loans with net proceeds from the sale of Target Non-Core Assets (as defined in the Amended and Restated Term Loan Agreement).
Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement During the first quarter of 2024, the Company prepaid $17 million of the Term Loans with net proceeds from the sale of Target Non-Core Assets (as defined in the Amended and Restated Term Loan Agreement).
The loans made under the Amended and Restated Term Credit Agreement receive 5% paid-in-kind interest at maturity. Paid-in-kind interest is included in the principal amount due.
The loans made under the Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement receive 5% paid-in-kind interest at maturity. Paid-in-kind interest is included in the principal amount due.
All forward–looking statements, including management’s examination of historical operating trends and data, are based upon Kodak’s current expectations and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements.
All forward–looking statements, including management’s examination of historical operating trends and data, are based upon Kodak’s current expectations and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results or outcomes, or timing of actual results or outcomes, to differ materially from historical results or those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements.
The war in Ukraine and the international response have disrupted Kodak’s ability to operate its Russian subsidiary in the ordinary course, affecting its ability to pay vendors and employees, receive amounts owed from customers in Russia and deliver product. Kodak is in the process of an orderly winding down of its Russian subsidiary having ceased its direct Russian operations.
The war in Ukraine and the international response have disrupted Kodak’s ability to operate its Russian subsidiary in the ordinary course, affecting its ability to pay vendors and employees, receive amounts owed from customers in Russia and deliver product. Kodak is in the process of an orderly winding down of its Russian subsidiary and has ceased its direct Russian operations.
MANAGEMENT ’ S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to help the reader understand the results of operations and financial condition of Kodak and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Part II, Item 8.
MANAGEMENT ’ S DISCU SSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to help the reader understand the results of operations and financial condition of Kodak and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Part II, Item 8.
An increase in interest rates is the primary factor that could precipitate material losses in Kodak’s major U.S. defined benefit plan's existing derivatives portfolio. A 25-basis point increase in interest rates would cause a loss from the government bond derivatives of approximately $8 million.
An increase in interest rates is the primary factor that could precipitate material losses in Kodak’s major U.S. defined benefit plan's existing derivatives portfolio. A 25-basis point increase in interest rates would cause a loss from the government bond derivatives of approximately $21 million.
The expected average rate of return on plan assets is a long-term, forward-looking assumption and will likely differ from the actual return in any specific year. Gains or losses from direct investments in derivative instruments by Kodak’s major U.S defined benefit pension plan can be volatile from year to year and could materially affect the fair value of plan assets.
The expected average rate of return on plan assets is a long-term, forward-looking assumption and will likely differ from the actual return in any specific year. 48 Table of Contents Gains or losses from direct investments in derivative instruments by Kodak’s major U.S. defined benefit pension plan can be volatile from year to year and could materially affect the fair value of plan assets.
However, as illustrated in the above table, a 25-basis point increase in the discount rate used to measure the PBO of the U.S. Plan would cause a $43 million decrease in the PBO. Accordingly, while an increase in interest rates would expose the U.S.
However, as illustrated in the above table, a 25-basis point increase in the discount rate used to measure the PBO of the U.S. Plan would cause a $37 million decrease in the PBO. Accordingly, while an increase in interest rates would expose the U.S.
Significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements are more fully described in Note 1, “Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies”. The accounting policies most critical to the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and require the most difficult, subjective or complex judgments are described below.
Significant accounting policies used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements are more fully described in Note 1, “Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.” The accounting policies most critical to the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and require the most difficult, subjective or complex judgments are described below.
Cash balances held outside the U.S. are generally required to support local country operations and may have high tax costs or other limitations that delay the ability to repatriate, and therefore may not be readily available for transfer to other jurisdictions. Kodak utilizes cash balances outside the U.S. to fund needs in the U.S. through the use of inter-company loans.
Cash balances held outside the U.S. are generally required to support local country operations and may have high tax costs or other limitations that delay the ability to repatriate, and therefore may not be readily available for transfer to other jurisdictions. Kodak utilizes cash balances outside the U.S. to fund needs in the U.S. through the use of intercompany loans.
These audits can involve complex issues, which may require many years to resolve. Management believes that adequate provisions have been made for such issues, however, there is the possibility that the ultimate resolution of such issues could have an adverse effect on the earnings of Kodak.
These audits can involve complex issues, which may require many years to resolve. Management believes that adequate provisions have been made for such issues, however, there is the possibility that the ultimate resolution of such issues could have an adverse effect on the earnings of 47 Table of Contents Kodak.
The assumptions that have the most significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations are the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets (“EROA”) and discount rates.
The assumptions that have the most significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations are the expected rate of return on plan assets (“EROA”) and discount rates.
Largely beginning in the latter part of the second quarter of 2021, in order to mitigate the impact of higher aluminum, energy and packaging costs within Prepress Solutions, the Print segment implemented surcharges on purchases of plates that continue to be periodically reviewed and adjusted accordingly.
Largely beginning in the latter part of the second quarter of 2021, in order to mitigate the impact of higher aluminum, energy and packaging costs within Prepress Solutions, the Print segment implemented pricing actions on purchases of plates that continue to be periodically reviewed and adjusted accordingly.
Plan’s derivative investments to losses, it would also likely result in an offsetting decrease to the U.S. Plan’s PBO. Kodak’s major U.S. defined benefit plan invests in a diversified portfolio of hedge funds that utilize a variety of investment strategies.
Plan’s derivative investments to losses, it would also likely result in an offsetting decrease to the U.S. Plan’s PBO. Kodak’s major U.S. defined benefit plan has invested in a diversified portfolio of hedge funds that utilize a variety of investment strategies.
The Company cannot predict the duration and scope of such events, including the war in Ukraine and the conflicts involving Israel, and other factors such as the ability to continue to secure raw materials and components, the impact of rising costs of labor, commodity and distribution costs, or how quickly and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume.
The Company cannot predict the duration and scope of such events, including the war in Ukraine and the conflicts involving Israel, and other factors such as the ability to continue to secure raw materials and components, the impact of rising costs of labor, commodity and distribution costs, the ability to maintain current pricing levels or how quickly and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume .
For Kodak’s non-U.S. plans, discount rates are determined by comparison to published local high-quality bond yields or indices considering estimated plan duration and removing any outlying bonds, as warranted. Changes in discount rates for Kodak’s major U.S. defined benefit plan has the most significant effect on the total projected benefit obligations for Kodak.
For Kodak’s non-U.S. plans, discount rates are determined by comparison to published local high-quality bond yields or indices considering estimated plan duration and removing any outlying bonds, as warranted. Changes in discount rates for Kodak’s major U.S. defined benefit plan has the most significant effect on the total PBO for Kodak's plans.
Based on the legacy nature of the Company’s workers’ compensation obligations, the undiscounted actuarial obligation has been declining and the Company expects this trend to continue. While it may not be indicative of the rate of future declines, the undiscounted actuarial liability declined by an average of $5.3 million per year between 2014 and 2023.
Based on the legacy nature of the Company’s workers’ compensation obligations, the undiscounted actuarial obligation has been declining and the Company expects this trend to continue. While it may not be indicative of the rate of future declines, the undiscounted actuarial liability declined by an average of $5.1 million per year between 2014 and 2024.
Any gains or losses, as well as changes in the fair value of derivative investments held by the hedge fund, are included in the hedge fund’s net asset value. Losses could occur in the future from hedge fund investments which may result in part from the use of derivative investments by the hedge funds.
Any gains or losses, as well as changes in the fair value of derivative investments held by the hedge fund, are included in the hedge fund’s NAV. Losses could occur in the future from hedge fund investments which may result in part from the use of derivative investments by the hedge funds.
Daily variation margin payments are made to or received from the counterparty for changes in the market value of futures contracts and are recorded as realized gains and losses in the Gain on Plan Assets balance.
Daily variation margin payments are made to or received from the counterparty for changes in the market value of futures contracts and are recorded as realized gains and losses in the actual return on plan assets balance.
Asset gains and losses that are not yet reflected in the calculated value of plan assets are not included in amortization of unrecognized gains and losses. Kodak’s major U.S. defined benefit pension plan accounts for substantially all of Kodak’s net pension income and represents approximately 87% of the total fair value of major plan assets as of December 31, 2023.
Asset gains and losses that are not yet reflected in the calculated value of plan assets are not included in amortization of unrecognized gains and losses. Kodak’s major U.S. defined benefit pension plan accounts for substantially all of Kodak’s net pension income and represents approximately 86% of the total fair value of major plan assets as of December 31, 2024.
The contractual obligations do not reflect any contingent mandatory annual principal prepayments that may be required to be made upon achieving certain excess cash flow targets or from the Net Proceeds from the sale of Target Non-Core Assets, as such terms are defined in the Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement. Refer to Note 8, "Debt and Credit Facilities".
The contractual obligations do not reflect any contingent mandatory annual principal prepayments that may be required to be made upon achieving certain excess cash flow targets or from the Net Proceeds from the sale of Target Non-Core Assets, as such terms are defined in the Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement.
For private equity funds and real estate funds, the investors do not have an option to redeem their interest in these funds but rather receive distributions from time to time through the liquidation of the underlying investments in the funds.
For private equity funds, the investors do not have an option to redeem their interest in these funds but rather receive distributions from time to time through the liquidation of the underlying investments in the funds.
The decrease in the discount rate for Kodak’s major U.S. defined benefit pension plan from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2023 resulted in an increase in the projected benefit obligation of approximately $40 million at December 31, 2023.
The decrease in the discount rate for Kodak’s major U.S. defined benefit pension plan from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2023 resulted in an increase in the PBO of approximately $40 million at December 31, 2023 .
Sensitivity Analysis: The following table illustrates the sensitivity to a change to certain key assumptions used in the calculation of expense for the year ending December 31, 2023 and the projected benefit obligation (“PBO”) at December 31, 2023 for Kodak's major U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans: Impact on 2024 Impact on PBO Pre-Tax Pension Expense December 31, 2023 (in millions) Increase (Decrease) Increase (Decrease) U.S.
Sensitivity Analysis: The following table illustrates the sensitivity to a change to certain key assumptions used in the calculation of expense for the year ending December 31, 2024 and the PBO at December 31, 2024 for Kodak's major U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans: Impact on 2025 Impact on PBO Pre-Tax Pension Expense December 31, 2024 Increase (Decrease) Increase (Decrease) (in millions) U.S.
Kodak received $20 million of insurance reimbursement proceeds in the year ended December 31, 2023, of which $5 million was recorded in Other current assets in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as of December 31, 2022. Kodak received $5 million of insurance reimbursement proceeds in the year ended December 31, 2022.
Kodak received $20 million of insurance reimbursement in 2023 of which $5 million was recorded in Other current assets in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as of December 31, 2022.
The table below shows the discount rates for Kodak’s major U.S. pension plan for the years shown: Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Discount Rates - Projected Benefit Obligation: U.S. Plan 4.92 % 5.13 % 2.54 % As discount rates reflect the market rate on the measurement date, the rates can be volatile from year to year.
The table below shows the discount rates for Kodak’s major U.S. pension plan for the years shown: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Discount Rates - Projected Benefit Obligation: 5.45 % 4.92 % 5.13 % U.S. Plan As discount rates reflect the market rate on the measurement date, the rates can be volatile from year to year.
Letter of Credit Facility Agreement Approximately $31 million and $43 million of letters of credit were issued under the Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement and L/C Facility Agreement as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The letters of credit under the Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement are collateralized by cash collateral (the “L/C Cash Collateral”).
Amended and Restated Letter of Credit Facility Agreement Approximately $27 million and $31 million of letters of credit were issued under the Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The letters of credit under the Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement are collateralized by cash collateral (the “L/C Cash Collateral”).
The Company’s Hong Kong subsidiary has an $80 million inter-company loan from one of the Company’s Chinese subsidiaries with a maturity date of November 16, 2024, the proceeds of which were in turn loaned to the Company.
The Company’s Hong Kong subsidiary has an intercompany loan from one of the Company’s Chinese subsidiaries with a maturity date of November 16, 2024, the proceeds of which were in turn loaned to the Company.
Specifically, for its U.S., Canadian, Euro-zone and UK plans, Kodak determines a discount rate using a cash flow model to incorporate the expected timing of benefit payments and an AA-rated corporate bond yield curve. For Kodak’s U.S. Plan, the Citigroup Above Median Pension Discount Curve is used.
Specifically, for its U.S., Canadian, Euro-zone and UK plans, Kodak determines a discount rate using a cash flow model to incorporate the expected timing of benefit payments and an AA-rated corporate bond yield curve. For Kodak’s U.S. Plan, spot rates of the FTSE Above Median Pension Discount Curve are used.
In China, where approximately $29 million and $24 million of cash and cash equivalents was held as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, there are limitations related to net asset balances that may impact the ability to make cash available to other jurisdictions in the world.
In China, where approximately $29 million of cash and cash equivalents was held as of both December 31, 2024 and 2023, there are limitations related to net asset balances that may impact the ability to make cash available to other jurisdictions in the world.
Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Plans Kodak made contributions (funded plans) or paid net benefits (unfunded plans) totaling approximately $13 million relating to its non-U.S. defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit plans in 2023.
Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Plans Kodak made contributions (funded plans) or paid net benefits (unfunded plans) totaling approximately $15 million relating to its non-U.S. defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit plans in 2024.
Kodak is experiencing worldwide supply constraints for aluminum and increased energy and transportation costs due in part to the war in Ukraine. The extent to which the war in Ukraine will impact the global economy and Kodak's business and operations remains uncertain.
Kodak has experienced worldwide supply constraints for aluminum and increased energy and transportation costs due in part to the war in Ukraine. The extent to which the war in Ukraine will continue to impact the global economy and Kodak's business and operations remains uncertain.
Consulting and other costs include $15 million and $10 million of income in the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, representing insurance reimbursement of legal costs previously paid by the Company associated with investigations and litigation matters.
Consulting and other costs include $15 million of income in the year ended December 31, 2023, representing insurance reimbursement of legal costs previously paid by the Company associated with investigations and litigation matters.
Other Operating Expense (Income), Net For details, refer to Note 15, “Other Operating Expense (Income), Net.” Pension Income For details, refer to Note 19, “Retirement Plans." Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt For details, refer to Note 8, "Debt and Credit Facilities." Other (Income) Charges, Net For details, refer to Note 16, “Other (Income) Charges, Net.” Provision for Income Taxes For details, refer to Note 17, “Income Taxes.” DETAILED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Net Revenues from Continuing Operations by Reportable Segment Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 (in millions) Print $ 828 $ 938 Advanced Materials and Chemicals 255 234 Brand 17 17 Total of reportable segments 1,100 1,189 All Other 17 16 Consolidated total $ 1,117 $ 1,205 Kodak’s segment measure of profit and loss is an adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Operational EBITDA”).
Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net For details, refer to Note 15, “Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net.” Pension Income For details, refer to Note 19, “Retirement Plans." Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt For details, refer to Note 8, "Debt and Credit Facilities." Other Income, Net For details, refer to Note 16, “Other (Income) Charges, Net.” Provision for Income Taxes For details, refer to Note 17, “Income Taxes.” 38 Table of Contents DETAILED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Net Revenues from Continuing Operations by Reportable Segment Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 (in millions) Print $ 737 $ 828 Advanced Materials and Chemicals 271 255 Brand 20 17 Total of reportable segments 1,028 1,100 All Other revenues 15 17 Consolidated total $ 1,043 $ 1,117 Kodak’s segment measure of profit and loss is an adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Operational EBITDA”).
(2) Includes cash interest payments on the Term Loan Credit Agreement, the RED-Rochester LLC debt and commitment fees for the Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement.
Refer to Note 8, "Debt and Credit Facilities." (2) Includes cash interest payments on the Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement, the RED-Rochester LLC debt and commitment fees for the Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement.
At December 31, 2023, the calculated value of the assets of Kodak’s major U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans was approximately $4.2 billion and the fair value of the assets of Kodak’s major U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans was approximately $4.1 billion.
At December 31, 2024, the calculated value of the assets of Kodak’s major U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans was approximately $4.1 billion and the fair value of the assets of Kodak’s major U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans was approximately $3.6 billion.
As these futures contracts have short-term maturities, the fair value of these derivative instruments at December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $1 million and $0 million, respectively, which represents the unrealized gains and losses on these contracts. Refer to Note 19, “Retirement Plans” in the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information.
As these futures contracts have short-term maturities, the fair value of these derivative instruments at December 31, 2024 and 2023 was ($5) million and $1 million, respectively, which represents the unrealized losses and gains on these contracts. Refer to Note 19, “Retirement Plans” for additional information.
The direct operations of Kodak’s Israel subsidiary are less than 1% of total consolidated revenue and assets for 2023. Kodak also continues to monitor the events surrounding the war in Ukraine and the various sanctions imposed in response to the war. Kodak is in compliance with all sanctions.
The direct operations of Kodak’s Israel subsidiary were less than 1% of total consolidated revenue and assets in 2024. Kodak also continues to monitor the events surrounding the war in Ukraine and the various sanctions imposed in response to the war. Kodak believes it is in compliance with all sanctions.
A discussion of opportunities and challenges related to Kodak’s strategy follows: • Print's digital plate products include traditional digital plates and KODAK SONORA Process Free Plates. SONORA Process Free Plates allow Kodak customers to skip the plate processing step prior to mounting plates on a printing press.
A discussion of opportunities and challenges related to Kodak’s strategy follows: • Print's digital plate products include traditional digital plates and KODAK SONORA Process Free Plates. SONORA Process Free Plates allow Kodak customers to skip the plate processing step prior to mounting plates on a printing press. This improvement in the printing process saves time and costs for customers.
As such, it has recorded deferred tax liabilities of $16 million and $17 million for potential taxes on undistributed earnings, primarily attributable to foreign withholding taxes, as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Kodak operates within multiple taxing jurisdictions worldwide and is subject to audit in these jurisdictions.
Accordingly, it recorded deferred tax liabilities of $15 million and $16 million for potential taxes on undistributed earnings as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 , respectively. These taxes are primarily attributable to foreign withholding taxes. Kodak operates within multiple taxing jurisdictions worldwide and is subject to audit in these jurisdictions.
The total net asset value of these hedge funds was approximately $1.6 billion and $1.5 billion as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 respectively. Separate from the major U.S. defined benefit plan’s direct investments in exchange traded futures contracts, hedge funds may utilize derivative instruments to execute their investment strategy.
The total NAV of these hedge funds was approximately $0.7 billion and $1.6 billion as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Separate from the major U.S. defined benefit plan’s direct investments in exchange traded futures contracts, hedge funds may utilize derivative instruments to execute their investment strategy.
The loans made under the Amended and Restated Term Credit Agreement become due on August 15, 2028 or the date that is 91 days prior to the maturity date or mandatory redemption date of any of the Company’s then outstanding Series B Preferred Stock or Series C Preferred Stock or any extensions or refinancings of any of the foregoing.
The loans made under the Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement become due on August 15, 2028 or the date that is 91 days prior to the maturity date or mandatory redemption date of any of the Company’s then outstanding Convertible Securities or any extensions or refinancings of any of the foregoing.
International Trade Commission requesting relief from unfairly traded imports of plates from China and Japan in the form of the imposition of anti-dumping and/or countervailing duties on such imported plates. On November 15, 2023 the U.S.
International Trade Commission ("ITC") requesting relief from unfairly traded imports of plates from China and Japan in the form of the imposition of anti-dumping and/or countervailing duties on such imported plates.
Kodak’s strategy is to: • Focus product investment in core competency areas of print and advanced materials, leveraging Kodak’s proprietary technologies to deliver technologically advanced products in the product goods packaging, graphic communications and functional printing markets; • Grow profitability through a focus on customers across Kodak’s Print segment; • Promote the use of film and expand the applications of Kodak’s film and chemicals to best utilize the existing infrastructure; and • Continue to streamline processes to drive cost reductions and improve operating leverage.
Kodak’s strategy is to: • Focus product investment in core competency areas of print and advanced materials, leveraging Kodak’s proprietary technologies to deliver technologically advanced products in the product goods packaging, graphic communications and functional printing markets; • Generate profitable revenues through a focus on customers across Kodak’s Print segment, increasing overall share; • Promote the use of film and expand the applications of Kodak’s film and chemicals to best utilize the existing infrastructure; and • Continue to invest in automation and streamline processes to drive cost reductions and operating efficiencies.
Capital Expenditures Cash flows from investing activities included $32 million for capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2023. Kodak expects approximately $45 million to $65 million of cash flows for investing activities from capital expenditures for the year ending December 31, 2024.
Capital Expenditures Cash flows from investing activities included $56 million for capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2024. Kodak expects approximately $35 million to $45 million of cash flows for investing activities from capital expenditures for the year ending December 31, 2025.
Kodak has installed a production-scale machine to coat fabrics in Eastman Business Park, located in Rochester, NY. • Transparent Antennas - Kodak plans to leverage its proprietary copper micro‐wire technologies and high‐resolution printing expertise to contract‐manufacture custom transparent antennas for automotive, commercial construction, and other applications requiring excellent radio frequency (“RF”) and optical performance.
Kodak has installed a production-scale machine to coat fabrics in EBP, located in Rochester, NY and continues to explore strategic alternatives in order to commercialize this technology. • Transparent Antennas - Kodak plans to leverage its proprietary copper micro‐wire technologies and high‐resolution printing expertise to contract‐manufacture custom transparent antennas for automotive, commercial construction, and other applications requiring excellent radio frequency (“RF”) and optical performance.
Available liquidity includes cash balances and cash flows from operating activities. The amount of available liquidity is subject to fluctuations and includes cash balances held by various entities worldwide.
Available liquidity includes existing cash balances. The amount of available liquidity is subject to fluctuations and includes cash balances held by various entities worldwide.
The impacts from price increases, continued cost reduction actions and supply chain-related cost improvements that were largely implemented during 2022 have positively impacted Kodak’s operations in 2023. The economic uncertainties surrounding the current inflationary environment and other global events represent additional elements of complexity in Kodak’s plans to return to sustainable positive cash flow.
The impacts from price increases, continued cost reduction actions and supply chain-related cost improvements continue to positively impact Kodak’s operations. The economic uncertainties surrounding the current inflationary environment and other global events represent additional elements of complexity in Kodak’s plans to return to sustainable positive cash flow.
At December 31, 2023 and 2022 approximately $167 million and $152 million, respectively, of cash and cash equivalents were held within the U.S. and approximately $88 million and $65 million, respectively, of cash and cash equivalents were held outside the U.S.
At December 31, 2024 and 2023 approximately $118 million and $167 million, respectively, of cash and cash equivalents were held within the U.S. and approximately $83 million and $88 million, respectively, of cash and cash equivalents were held outside the U.S.
A leased warehouse in Israel has been destroyed; however, none of Kodak’s employees were injured. While the implications of this conflict are difficult to predict at this time, Kodak has been able to adapt its operations to avoid material disruption to its business.
A leased warehouse in Israel was destroyed in 2023; however, none of Kodak’s employees were injured. While the potential impact of future developments related to this conflict is difficult to predict at this time, Kodak has been able to adapt its operations to avoid material disruption to its business.
The total net realized (losses) gains from these derivative investments that were included in the actual return on plan assets balance in the table above for the years ending December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021 were approximately ($1) million, ($128) million and ($23) million, respectively.
The total net realized (losses) gains from these derivative investments that were included in the actual return on plan assets balance in the table above for the years ending December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 were approximately ($18) million, ($1) million and ($128) million, respectively. Refer to the Derivative Instruments discussion below for additional information.
Current global economic conditions remain highly volatile due to the uncertain and unpredictable macroeconomic environment, heightened levels of inflation, the war in Ukraine, the conflicts involving Israel, and other global events which impacted Kodak’s operations.
Current global economic conditions remain highly volatile due to the uncertain and unpredictable macroeconomic environment, heightened levels of inflation, the war in Ukraine, the conflicts involving Israel, changes in trade policies, including tariffs or other trade restrictions or the threat of such actions, and other global events which impacted Kodak’s operations.
Restructuring Costs and Other These costs, as well as restructuring costs reported in Cost of revenues, are discussed under the "Restructuring Costs and Other" section in this MD&A and Note 18, “Restructuring Costs and Other." Interest Expense The increase in interest expense in 2023 of $12 million primarily reflects the impact of the refinancing transactions that closed in the third quarter of 2023.
Restructuring Costs and Other These costs, as well as restructuring costs reported in Cost of revenues, are discussed under the "Restructuring Costs and Other" section in this MD&A and Note 18, “Restructuring Costs and Other." Interest Expense The increase in interest expense in 2024 of $7 million represents the full year of interest expense associated with the refinancing transactions that closed in the third quarter of 2023.
The holders of Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to cumulative dividends payable quarterly in cash at a rate of 4% per annum. All interest and dividends have been paid when due.
Other Uses of Cash Related to Financing Transactions The holders of the Term Loans are entitled to quarterly cash interest payments at a rate of 7.5% per annum. The holders of Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to cumulative dividends payable quarterly in cash at a rate of 4% per annum. All interest and dividends have been paid when due.
See Note 18, “Restructuring Costs and Other” for additional information on Kodak’s restructuring actions. 42 Table of Contents LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Management ’ s Assessment of Liquidity Kodak ended the year with a cash balance of $255 million, an increase of $38 million from December 31, 2022.
See Note 18, “Restructuring Costs and Other” for additional information on Kodak’s restructuring actions. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Management ’ s Assessment of Liquidity Kodak ended the year with a cash balance of $201 million, a decrease of $54 million from December 31, 2023.
The increase in the discount rate for Kodak’s major U.S. defined benefit pension plan from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2022 resulted in a decrease in the projected benefit obligation of approximately $582 million at December 31, 2022.
The increase in the discount rate for Kodak’s major U.S. defined benefit pension plan from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024 resulted in a decrease in the PBO of approximately $83 million at December 31, 2024.
Research and development activities not directly related to the other segments are reported within the Advanced Materials and Chemicals segment. 39 Table of Contents Segment Operational EBITDA and Consolidated Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Year Ended December 31, (in millions) 2023 2022 Print $ 20 $ 5 Advanced Materials and Chemicals 10 (1 ) Brand 15 14 All Other 2 3 Depreciation and amortization (30 ) (29 ) Restructuring costs and other (10 ) (13 ) Stock-based compensation (7 ) (5 ) Consulting and other costs (1) 13 2 Idle costs (2) (3 ) (3 ) Other operating (expense) income, net, (3) (6 ) 1 Interest expense (3) (52 ) (40 ) Pension income excluding service cost component (3) 161 98 Loss on early extinguishment of debt (3) (27 ) — Other income (charges), net (3) 1 (1 ) Consolidated earnings from continuing operations before income taxes $ 87 $ 31 (1) Consulting and other costs are primarily professional services and internal costs associated with certain corporate strategic initiatives, investigations and litigation.
Segment Operational EBITDA and Consolidated Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes Year Ended December 31, (in millions) 2024 2023 Print $ (8 ) $ 20 Advanced Materials and Chemicals 17 10 Brand 17 15 All Other Operational EBITDA 2 2 Depreciation and amortization (28 ) (30 ) Restructuring costs and other (8 ) (10 ) Stock-based compensation (6 ) (7 ) Consulting and other costs (1) (1 ) 13 Idle costs (2) (2 ) (3 ) Other operating income (expense), net (3) 10 (6 ) Interest expense (3) (59 ) (52 ) Pension income excluding service cost component (3) 173 161 Loss on early extinguishment of debt (3) — (27 ) Other income, net (3) 3 1 Consolidated earnings from continuing operations before income taxes $ 110 $ 87 (1) Consulting and other costs are primarily professional services and internal costs associated with certain corporate strategic initiatives and litigation.
Kodak believes that its liquidity position is adequate to fund its operating and investing needs and to provide the flexibility to respond as necessary to ordinary changes in the business and economic environment.
Kodak believes its liquidity position is adequate to fund its operating and investing needs and to provide the flexibility to respond as necessary to ordinary changes in the business and economic environment within the next twelve months from the date of this filing.
The EROA, once set, is applied to the calculated value of plan assets in the determination of the expected return component of Kodak’s pension expense. Kodak uses a calculated value of plan assets, which recognizes gains and losses in the fair value of assets over a four-year period, to calculate expected return on assets.
Kodak uses a calculated value of plan assets, which recognizes gains and losses in the fair value of assets over a four-year period, to calculate expected return on plan assets.
In 2023, Kodak decreased employee benefit reserves by $1 million primarily composed of a reduction in workers’ compensation reserves driven by changes in discount rates. The decrease in reserves in 2023 impacted SG&A by approximately $1 million.
In 2023, Kodak decreased employee benefit reserves by $1 million primarily reflecting a reduction in workers’ compensation reserves driven by changes in discount rates.
Kodak’s ability to adequately fund its long-term liquidity, debt servicing and capital requirements will be dependent on generating positive cash flows from operations, managing world-wide cash through intercompany loans, distributions or other mechanisms, and the ability to convert, redeem or extend the existing Series B and Series C Preferred Stock past their current maturities of May 26, 2026.
Kodak’s ability to adequately fund its long‐term liquidity, debt service and capital requirements will be dependent on its ability to convert, redeem, extend or refinance the existing Series B and Series C Preferred Stock past their current maturities of May 26, 2026, to obtain sufficient proceeds from the settlement of KRIP to reduce the amount of the Term Loans and to use in the funding of the Company’s strategic growth initiatives, to generate positive cash flows from operations and to manage world‐wide cash through intercompany loans, distributions or other mechanisms.
Change in assumption: 25 basis point decrease in discount rate $ 6 $ (1 ) $ 44 $ 12 25 basis point increase in discount rate (6 ) 1 (43 ) (12 ) 25 basis point decrease in EROA 9 1 N/A N/A 25 basis point increase in EROA (9 ) (1 ) N/A N/A Total pension income from continuing operations before special termination benefits, curtailments and settlements for the major U.S. defined benefit pension plan was $149 million for 2023 and is expected to be approximately $152 million in 2024.
Change in assumption: 25 basis point decrease in discount rate $ 5 $ — $ 38 $ 11 25 basis point increase in discount rate (5 ) — (37 ) (10 ) 25 basis point decrease in EROA 9 1 N/A N/A 25 basis point increase in EROA (9 ) (1 ) N/A N/A 49 Table of Contents Total pension income from continuing operations before special termination benefits, curtailments and settlements for the major U.S. defined benefit pension plan was $151 million for 2024 and is expected to be approximately $76 million in 2025.
The Series B and Series C Preferred Stock have a liquidation preference of $100 per share. The holders of Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to cumulative dividends payable quarterly in cash at a rate of 4% per annum.
The holders of Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to cumulative dividends payable quarterly in cash at a rate of 4% per annum. The holder of Series C Preferred Stock is entitled to cumulative dividends payable quarterly in additional shares of Series C Preferred Stock.
Refer to the Derivative Instruments discussion below for additional information. 51 Table of Contents Approximately $2.7 billion and $2.6 billion of the total fair value of Kodak’s major U.S. defined pension plan as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, represents plan assets where the fair market value is not readily determinable and are measured using the net asset value (“NAV”) per share expedient.
Approximately $0.9 billion and $2.7 billion of the total fair value of Kodak’s major U.S. defined pension plan as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, represents plan assets where the fair market value is not readily determinable and are measured using the net asset value (“NAV”) per share expedient.
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, outstanding inter-company loans to the U.S. were $460 million and $399 million, respectively, which includes short-term inter-company loans from Kodak’s international finance center of $173 million and $109 million, respectively .
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, outstanding intercompany loans to the U.S. were $483 million and $460 million, respectively, which included short-term intercompany loans from Kodak’s international finance center of $208 million and $173 million, respectively .
Economic Environment and Other Global Events : Kodak's products are sold and serviced in numerous countries across the globe with more than half of sales generated outside the U.S.
Advanced Materials and Chemicals revenue improved $16 million (6%) from 2023 to 2024. Economic Environment and Other Global Events : Kodak's products are sold and serviced in numerous countries across the globe with more than half of sales generated outside the U.S.
Significant judgment is required to determine the term over which revenue will be recognized and whether a significant financing component exists. 49 Table of Contents Taxes Kodak accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method.
Significant judgment is required to determine the term over which revenue will be recognized and whether a significant financing component exists. No significant brand licensing agreements were entered into in 2024. Taxes Kodak accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method.
The PROSPER Inkjet Systems business is expected to continue to build profitability. Kodak launched the PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press in June 2022. The PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press enables commercial, publishing and newspaper printers to compete more effectively with offset and to shift more long run jobs from conventional printing processes to inkjet.
Kodak launched the PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press in June 2022. The PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press enables commercial, publishing and newspaper printers to compete more effectively with offset and to shift more long run jobs from conventional printing processes to inkjet. Kodak completed the placement of the first PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press in the third quarter of 2023.
The Company paid $2 million of the first $20 million installment in January 2024 and is evaluating alternatives for the remaining installments which would allow Kodak and its subsidiaries to perform their obligations to each other while minimizing the impact on U.S. liquidity taking into account requirements imposed by Chinese regulators.
The Company is evaluating repayment alternatives for the current loan agreement which would allow Kodak and its subsidiaries to perform their obligations to each other while minimizing the impact on U.S. liquidity taking into account requirements imposed by Chinese regulators.
The EROA is estimated utilizing a forward-looking building block model which factors in the expected risk of each asset category, return, and correlation over a five to seven-year horizon, and weighs the exposures by the strategic asset allocation. Historical inputs are utilized in the forecasting model, including historical asset returns with adjustments based on the forward-looking view.
These studies generate forward-looking estimates of correlation, risk and return which are used in the development of the EROA. The EROA is estimated utilizing a forward-looking building block model which factors in the expected risk of each asset category, return, and correlation over a five to seven-year horizon, and weighs the exposures by the strategic asset allocation.
Contractual Obligations The impact that contractual obligations are expected to have on Kodak's cash flow in future periods is as follows: As of December 31, 2023 (in millions) Total 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029+ Long-term debt (1) $ 593 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 1 $ 582 $ 7 Interest payments on debt (2) 195 37 38 40 41 37 2 Operating lease obligations 54 17 8 6 5 5 13 Purchase obligations (3) 25 14 5 2 2 1 1 Convertible preferred stock cash dividends (7) 11 4 4 3 — — — Total (4) (5) (6) $ 878 $ 73 $ 56 $ 52 $ 49 $ 625 $ 23 (1) Primarily represents the maturity values of Kodak's long-term debt obligations as of December 31, 2023.
Contractual Obligations The impact that contractual obligations are expected to have on Kodak's cash flow in future periods is as follows: As of December 31, 2024 (in millions) Total 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030+ Long-term debt (1) $ 572 $ 1 $ 1 $ 2 $ 561 $ 1 $ 6 Interest payments on debt (2) 158 38 40 41 37 1 1 Operating lease obligations 46 14 8 6 5 4 9 Purchase obligations (3) 19 9 6 2 1 1 — Convertible preferred stock cash dividends (4) 7 4 3 — — — — Total (5) (6) (7) $ 802 $ 66 $ 58 $ 51 $ 604 $ 7 $ 16 (1) Primarily represents the maturity values of Kodak's long-term debt obligations as of December 31, 2024.
The first flexible packaging printing system utilizing Kodak's ULTRASTREAM inkjet technology was placed during the second quarter of 2022. In addition, Kodak officially launched the KODAK PROSPER ULTRA 520 Digital Press utilizing Kodak's ULTRASTREAM inkjet technology, which offers offset print quality in a smaller footprint.
In addition, Kodak officially launched the KODAK PROSPER ULTRA 520 Digital Press utilizing Kodak's ULTRASTREAM inkjet technology, which offers offset print quality in a smaller footprint.
(5) For 2024, the Company is forecasting $12 million in contributions and net benefit payments for its Non-U.S. major defined benefit retirement plans and other postretirement benefit plans.
(6) For 2025, the Company currently forecasts $10 million in contributions and net benefit payments for its Non-U.S. major defined benefit retirement plans and other postretirement benefit plans.
Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities increased $42 million in the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the corresponding period in 2022 driven primarily by the net proceeds received from the July 21, 2023 financing transactions. 46 Table of Contents Other Collateral Requirements The NYS WCB requires security deposits related to self-insured workers’ compensation obligations, which security deposits are recalculated annually.
Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities increased $108 million in the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the prior year, primarily due to the net proceeds of $90 million received from the July 21, 2023 financing transactions and the $17 million Amended and Restated Term Loan prepayment in 2024. 44 Table of Contents Other Collateral Requirements The NYS WCB requires security deposits related to self-insured workers’ compensation obligations, which security deposits are recalculated annually.