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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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The objective of the following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is to help the reader understand the financial performance of AptarGroup, Inc. from management's perspective. MD&A is presented in eight sections: Overview, Results of Operations, Liquidity and Capital Resources, Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements, Critical Accounting Estimates, Operations Outlook and Forward-Looking Statements. MD&A should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

In MD&A, “we,” “our,” “us,” “AptarGroup,” “AptarGroup, Inc.”, “Aptar” and the “Company” refer to AptarGroup, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

OVERVIEW

GENERAL

Aptar is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of a broad range of drug delivery, consumer product dispensing and active material science solutions and services for the pharmaceutical, beauty, personal care, home care, food and beverage markets. Using insights, proprietary design, engineering and science to create dispensing, dosing and protective technologies for many of the world's leading brands, Aptar in turn, makes a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of millions of patients and consumers around the world.

In addition to the information presented herein that conforms to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), we also present certain financial information that does not conform to U.S. GAAP, which are referred to as non-U.S. GAAP financial measures. Management may assess our financial results both on a U.S. GAAP basis and on a non-U.S. GAAP basis. We believe it is useful to present these non-U.S.GAAP financial measures because they allow for a better period over period comparison of operating results by removing the impact of items that, in management’s view, do not reflect Aptar’s core operating performance. These non-U.S. GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for U.S. GAAP financial results, but should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated statements of income and other information presented herein. Investors are cautioned against placing undue reliance on these non-U.S. GAAP measures. Further, investors are urged to review and consider carefully the adjustments made by management to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure to arrive at these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures. See the reconciliation under "Non-U.S. GAAP Measures" below.

For the year ended December 31, 2021, reported sales increased 10% to $3.23 billion from $2.93 billion a year ago. Core sales, excluding the positive impact from changes in currency exchange rates and acquisition effects, increased 7% from 2020. A reconciliation of core sales growth to reported net sales growth, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure, can be found under "Net Sales" below. During 2021, our Beauty + Home and Food + Beverage segments both reported strong core sales growth as sales of our products used in certain applications recovered from depressed sales during 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our Pharma segment reported strong product growth in our injectables and active material science solutions markets; however, we continued to be negatively impacted by the prolonged drawing down of inventory by certain customers as fewer illnesses and fewer doctor visits have resulted in lower consumption of allergic rhinitis, cough and cold and certain pulmonary medicines using our drug delivery devices.

2021 HIGHLIGHTS

•Top line growth across each segment drove record annual sales of $3.2 billion

•Reported sales grew 10% and core sales increased 7%

•Reported earnings per share increased 12% to $3.61

•Reported net income totaled $244 million, exceeding 2019 pre-pandemic levels

•Adjusted EBITDA totaled $607 million, exceeding 2019 pre-pandemic levels

•Acquired Voluntis, a pioneer in digital therapeutics, and 80% of Weihai Hengyu Medical Products, a leading Chinese manufacturer of elastomeric and plastic components used in injectable drug delivery

•28th consecutive year of paying an increased annual dividend

•Our ESG performance resulted in the following recognitions over the past year:

◦Number one on the Forbes Green Growth 50 2021 list;

◦Forbes 2021 World's Top 10 Female-Friendly Companies;

◦Number ten on Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2022 list, and number one in our industry category, with this being our third year on the list;

◦Number two on JUST Capital's 2021 list of America's Top 10 Companies Leading on Environmental Impact;

◦JUST Capital's America's Most JUST Companies 2022, and ranked in the top 20 overall and first in our industry for the category of Leading on Environmental Impact;

◦3BL Media's 100 Best Corporate Citizens 2021 ranking;

◦Barron's 2022 100 Most Sustainable Companies in the U.S., our fourth year on the list;

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◦Le Point's 2022 Most Responsible Companies in France, our second year on the list;

◦2021 CDP Supplier Engagement Leaderboard, our second year on the list; and

◦Platinum 2021 EcoVadis Sustainability Rating.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table sets forth the consolidated statements of income and the related percentages of net sales for the periods indicated. Refer to Part II, Item 7 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 for additional information regarding Results of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2020 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2019. Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

Amount inThousands $ % ofNet Sales Amount in Thousands $ % ofNet Sales

Effective tax rate 24.3 % 28.9 %

Adjusted EBITDA margin (1) 18.8 % 20.0 %

(1)Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Reported Net Sales. See the reconciliation under "Non-U.S. GAAP Measures".

SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS

During 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic adversely affected the sales of several of our products, including sales to our prescription pharma customers due to lower incidences of common illnesses and doctor appointments and to our travel and retail beauty business and to our on-the-go beverage customers. We also benefited, to some extent, from increased demand for our personal care pumps and closures on certain types of hand sanitizers and our active material science solutions film for at-home COVID-19 test kits. While during 2021 we have experienced a return toward pre-pandemic levels in several of our markets, there remain uncertainties related to the pandemic that could adversely affect our business. The significance of these and other impacts to our segments are discussed herein.

As each of our segments produce dispensing systems that have been determined to be essential products by various government agencies around the world, our facilities have remained operational during the pandemic. We have taken a variety of measures to ensure the availability and functioning of our critical infrastructure, to promote the safety and security of our employees and to support the communities in which we operate. These measures include requiring remote working arrangements for employees where practicable. We are following public and private sector policies and initiatives to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, such as the imposition of travel restrictions, the promotion of social distancing and the adoption of work-from-home arrangements, and all of these policies and initiatives have impacted our operations.

The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts our financial results and operations for fiscal year 2022 and going forward for all three of our business segments will depend on future developments which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the availability, adoption and efficacy of vaccines and boosters, the length of time it takes for normal economic and operating conditions to resume, additional governmental actions that may be taken and/or extended in response to any further resurgence of the virus and numerous other uncertainties. No impairments were recorded as of December 31, 2021 related to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, due to the general uncertainty surrounding the situation, including areas such as cost inflation, supply chain disruptions and labor shortages, future results could be materially impacted. See Part I, Item 1A - Risk Factors, included in this report for information on material risks associated with COVID-19.

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NETSALES

For the year ended December 31, 2021, reported net sales increased 10% to $3.23 billion from $2.93 billion a year ago. The average U.S. dollar exchange rate weakened compared to the euro and other major currencies in which we operate, resulting in a positive currency translation impact of 2%. The acquisition of Fusion Packaging, Inc. ("Fusion") positively impacted sales by 1%. There was no significant impact from our acquisitions of Voluntis and Hengyu during 2021. Therefore, core sales, which exclude acquisitions and changes in foreign currency rates, increased by 7% in 2021 compared to 2020. Price increases to our customers due to rising inflationary costs had a strong impact on our core sales during 2021. Of our 7% core sales increase, approximately 4% is due to price adjustments related to the passing through of higher resin and other input costs. All three segments reported sales growth excluding the inflationary pass-throughs mentioned above. Our Beauty + Home and Food + Beverage segments both reported strong core sales growth as sales of our products used in certain market categories recovered from depressed sales during 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our Pharma segment reported strong product growth in our injectables and active material science solutions markets; however, we were negatively impacted early in the year by the prolonged drawing down of inventory by certain customers as fewer illnesses and fewer doctor visits have resulted in lower consumption of allergic rhinitis, cough and cold and certain pulmonary medicines using our drug delivery devices.

Year Ended December 31, 2021 Pharma Beauty+Home Food +Beverage Total

Core Sales Growth 2 % 7 % 23 % 7 %

Acquisitions — % 1 % — % 1 %

Currency Effects (1) 3 % 2 % 2 % 2 %

Total Reported Net Sales Growth 5 % 10 % 25 % 10 %

(1)Currency effects are calculated by translating last year’s amounts at this year’s foreign exchange rates.

For further discussion on net sales by reporting segment, please refer to the segment analysis of net sales and operating income on the following pages.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, net sales by geographic location:

Years Ended December 31, 2021 % of Total 2020 % of Total

COST OF SALES (EXCLUSIVE OF DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION SHOWN BELOW)

Our cost of sales (“COS”) as a percent of net sales increased to 64.1% in 2021 compared to 62.9% in 2020. Our COS percentage was negatively impacted by both changes in our mix of sales and significant input cost increases across multiple substrates used in our products. During 2021, we reported a lower percentage of our higher-margin Pharma product sales compared to 2020. As discussed above, we also experienced increases in several input costs including resin, metals, freight and labor. While we maintain our normal pass-through of resin prices and have implemented general price increases to offset other cost increases, there is no margin on these pass-throughs which increases our COS as a percentage of sales.

SELLING, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE

Our selling, research & development and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) increased approximately 10% or $51.0 million to $551.2 million in 2021 compared to $500.2 million in 2020. Excluding changes in foreign currency rates, SG&A increased by approximately $40.2 million compared to the prior year. Of this increase, $10.0 million relates to incremental SG&A costs in 2021 from the inclusion of our acquired companies compared to the prior year. The remaining increase is mainly due to higher compensation costs and professional fees, which includes transaction costs related to our announced acquisitions. In 2021 SG&A as a percentage of net sales remained constant with 2020 at 17.1%.

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION

Reported depreciation and amortization expense increased approximately 7% or $14.6 million to $234.9 million in 2021 compared to $220.3 million in 2020. Excluding changes in foreign currency rates, depreciation and amortization expense increased by approximately $9.9 million compared to the prior year. Approximately $5.4 million of this increase is due to incremental depreciation and amortization costs related to our acquired companies. We also increased our capital spending during the current and prior year to support our growth strategy. Depreciation and amortization as a percentage of net sales decreased to 7.3% in 2021 compared to 7.5% in the prior year.

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RESTRUCTURING INITIATIVES

In late 2017, we began a business transformation plan to drive profitable sales growth, increase operational excellence, enhance our approach to innovation and improve organizational effectiveness. The primary focus of the plan is the Beauty + Home segment; however, certain global general and administrative functions have also been addressed. Restructuring costs related to this plan for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 are as follows:

Restructuring Initiatives by Segment

As of the end of 2021, we have successfully completed the vast majority of our planned initiatives related to our transformation plan, including implementing new commercial strategies, reducing costs and adding capabilities in Asia and in fast growing application fields that we believe will position the segment for future growth and profitability. However, the COVID-19 global pandemic resulted in a significant decline in our beauty business. While our Beauty + Home segment continues to be profitable, the disruption caused by the pandemic, including higher operating costs, have more than offset any expected growth in earnings from our transformation. Although we believe the beauty market remains a long-term attractive growth market and we remain committed to completing our transformation initiatives, we expect the return to growth to be gradual and non-linear as this market is highly correlated to the return to post-pandemic normal consumer behavior, including travel, which has proven to be sporadic and uncertain. The cumulative expense incurred for this transformation plan is approximately $136 million. We also made capital investments of approximately $50 million related to this plan. We do not expect to incur additional restructuring expense or have additional significant cash outflows related to our transformation plan in 2022.

OPERATING INCOME

Reported operating income increased approximately $7.9 million or 2% to $347.3 million in 2021 compared to $339.5 million in 2020. Excluding changes in foreign currency rates, operating income decreased by approximately $3.9 million in 2021 compared to 2020. The majority of this decrease is due to changing segment sales mix along with significantly higher input costs, including both materials and labor, related to the current inflationary environment. Operating income as a percentage of net sales decreased to 10.8% in 2021 compared to 11.6% for the prior year.

NET OTHER EXPENSE

Net other expense decreased $12.7 million in 2021 to $25.7 million compared to $38.3 million in 2020. We recorded a $2.0 million realized gain and a $2.7 million unrealized gain on our investment in PureCycle Technologies (“PureCycle” or "PCT") during 2021. As discussed in Note 20 - Investment in Equity Securities of the Consolidated Financial Statements, our investment in PureCycle was converted into shares of PCT, a publicly traded entity, during the first quarter of 2021. This investment is now recorded at fair value based on observable market prices for identical assets and the change in fair value is recorded as a net investment gain or loss in the Consolidated Statements of Income. We believe that unrealized cost investment gains and losses from changes in market prices are not considered relevant to understanding our reported consolidated earnings or evaluating our periodic economic performance and are removed when reporting Adjusted EBITDA below. Other than the investment gain in PCT, we benefited from $5.7 million of lower net interest expenses due to lower interest rates and a lower average outstanding debt balance during 2021. We also recorded $1.8 million of interest income related to a Brazilian value added tax adjustment as discussed in Note 13-Commitments and Contingencies within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Miscellaneous expense also improved as a net favorable impact on foreign currency contracts more than compensated for higher pension costs related to the decline in discount rates.

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

The reported effective tax rate on income before income taxes for 2021 and 2020 was 24.3% and 28.9%, respectively. The tax rate for 2021 was lower compared to 2020 due primarily to excess tax benefits on deductible stock-based compensation. The 2021 tax rate was lower also due to a more favorable mix of earnings, including a tax rate reduction in France.

At December 31, 2021, we continue to assert permanent reinvestment of foreign earnings from Aptar's foreign operations. Therefore, we do not have a balance of foreign earnings that will be subject to U.S. tax upon repatriation under the currently enacted U.S. tax laws. We continually analyze our global working capital requirements as well as local country operation needs. We estimate that if the non-U.S. subsidiaries were to make a distribution of their cash or distributable reserves to the U.S., we would incur local country withholding tax and income taxes in the range of $15 million to $25 million. We would recognize such tax expense in our Consolidated Statements of Income and Consolidated Balance Sheets should we change the current permanent reinvestment assertion on foreign earnings.

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NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO APTARGROUP, INC.

We reported net income of $244.1 million in 2021 compared to $214.0 million reported in 2020.

PHARMA SEGMENT

Adjusted EBITDA margin (1) 33.1 % 35.0 %

(1)Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as earnings before net interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, unallocated corporate expenses, restructuring initiatives, acquisition-related costs, net unrealized investment gains and losses related to observable market price changes on equity securities and other special items. Adjusted EBITDA margins are calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Reported Net Sales. See the reconciliation under "Non-U.S. GAAP Measures."

Reported net sales increased approximately 5% in 2021 to $1.28 billion compared to $1.23 billion in 2020. Changes in currencies positively affected net sales by 3%. The impact of our Voluntis and Hengyu acquisitions was immaterial to our segment's full year results. Therefore, core sales increased 2% in 2021 compared to the prior year. Core sales of our products to the injectables market increased 16% due to continued strong demand for our vaccine components. Sales of our active material science solutions grew 12% on increased demand for our diagnostics and probiotics products. We also experienced increased demand for our Activ-FilmTM technology used to enhance the integrity of certain diagnostic tests including at-home COVID-19 test kits. Core sales of our products to the consumer health care market increased 4% as strong revenue from our eye care customers more than compensated for softness for most of the year in the nasal saline and decongestant markets. Core sales of our products to the prescription drug market decreased 8% as fewer non-critical doctor visits and lower incidence of cold and flu illnesses this year have resulted in certain Pharma customers drawing down inventory as sectors such as allergic rhinitis are impacted by low levels of patient consumption.

Core Sales Growth (8) % 4 % 16 % 12 % — % 2 %

Acquisitions — % — % 1 % — % 100 % — %

Currency Effects (1) 3 % 3 % 3 % 1 % — % 3 %

Total Reported Net Sales Growth (5) % 7 % 20 % 13 % 100 % 5 %

(1)Currency effects are calculated by translating last year’s amounts at this year’s foreign exchange rates.

Adjusted EBITDA for 2021 decreased to $425.7 million compared to $428.5 million in 2020. While we reported strong product growth in our injectables and active material science solutions markets, lower sales in certain of our higher-margin prescription products drove our Adjusted EBITDA margins lower during 2021. We were also impacted by the inflationary environment discussed above as higher input costs negatively impacted our margins.

BEAUTY + HOME SEGMENT

Adjusted EBITDA margin (1) 10.8 % 10.0 %

(1)Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as earnings before net interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, unallocated corporate expenses, restructuring initiatives, acquisition-related costs, net unrealized investment gains and losses related to observable market price changes on equity securities and other special items. Adjusted EBITDA margins are calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Reported Net Sales. See the reconciliation under "Non-U.S. GAAP Measures".

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Reported net sales increased approximately 10% in 2021 to $1.43 billion compared to $1.30 billion in 2020. Changes in currency rates positively impacted net sales by 2% while our acquisition of Fusion positively impacted sales by 1% in 2021. Therefore, core sales increased 7% in 2021 compared to the prior year. Approximately 4% of this core sales growth came from pass-through of higher input cost while the remaining amount is due to increased volumes, as sales for many of our products continued to gradually recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Core sales of our products to the beauty market increased 11% during 2021 as we experienced an increase in demand for both fragrance and skin care products. Personal care core sales increased 3% as higher sales of our hair care and body care products more than offset the lower demand for our hand sanitizer dispensing solutions. Core sales to the home care markets increased 6% on strong demand for our dish care products.

Year Ended December 31, 2021 Personal Care Beauty Home Care Total

Core Sales Growth 3 % 11 % 6 % 7 %

Acquisitions — % 3 % — % 1 %

Currency Effects (1) 2 % 3 % 2 % 2 %

Total Reported Net Sales Growth 5 % 17 % 8 % 10 %

(1)Currency effects are calculated by translating last year’s amounts at this year’s foreign exchange rates.

Adjusted EBITDA for 2021 increased to $154.7 million from $129.3 million in 2020. As discussed above, increases in product sales volumes drove the majority of our Adjusted EBITDA growth in 2021. Inflationary increases negatively impacted our current year results and margins as resin price pass throughs and other general price increases were not enough to offset the full effect of rising material and labor costs. However, we were further able to compensate for this impact with improved operational performance during 2021.

FOOD + BEVERAGE SEGMENT

Adjusted EBITDA margin (1) 15.6 % 17.8 %

(1)Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as earnings before net interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, unallocated corporate expenses, restructuring initiatives, acquisition-related costs, net unrealized investment gains and losses related to observable market price changes on equity securities and other special items. Adjusted EBITDA margins are calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Reported Net Sales. See the reconciliation under "Non-U.S. GAAP Measures".

Reported net sales increased approximately 25% in 2021 to $508.6 million compared to $405.4 million in 2020. Changes in currency rates positively impacted net sales by 2%. Therefore, core sales increased 23% in 2021 compared to the prior year. Strong product and tooling sales, along with the pass-through of higher material costs, positively impacted 2021 sales. Approximately 14% of the core sales increase is due to passing through higher resin and other input costs. Core sales to the food market increased 21% while core sales to the beverage market increased 29% during 2021 compared to the prior year. For the food markets, we realized strong growth in several product applications including sauces and condiments, dairy and granulars/powders as consumers continued to cook at home. The beverage market also reported growth as sales of our premium single-serve bottled water and on-the-go functional drink products continued to recover from the lower COVID-19 pandemic levels last year.

Year Ended December 31, 2021 Food Beverage Total

Core Sales Growth 21 % 29 % 23 %

Acquisitions — % — % — %

Currency Effects (1) 2 % 4 % 2 %

Total Reported Net Sales Growth 23 % 33 % 25 %

(1)Currency effects are calculated by translating last year’s amounts at this year’s foreign exchange rates.

Adjusted EBITDA for 2021 increased to $79.4 million compared to $72.0 million in 2020. Higher product and tooling sales discussed above more than compensated for the impact of increasing input costs and higher compensation costs. While we maintain our normal pass-through of resin prices and have implemented general price increases to offset other cost increases, there is no margin on these pass-throughs which negatively impacts our Adjusted EBITDA margins.

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CORPORATE & OTHER

In addition to our three reporting segments, Aptar assigns certain costs to “Corporate & Other,” which is presented separately in Note 18 — Segment Information of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. For Corporate & Other, Adjusted EBITDA (which excludes net interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, restructuring initiatives, acquisition-related costs, net unrealized investment gains and losses related to observable market price changes on equity securities and other special items) primarily includes certain professional fees, compensation and information system costs which are not allocated directly to our reporting segments.

Corporate & Other expenses in 2021 increased to $52.3 million compared to $43.4 million in 2020. Approximately $2.1 million of this increase is due to higher foreign exchange rates during 2021. The majority of the remaining increase relates to higher compensation costs and higher professional fees during 2021 compared to the prior year. Our 2021 Adjusted EBITDA includes a $2.0 million realized gain on sales of PCT shares, while our 2020 results include a $3.1 million gain on our PureCycle investment prior to it being converted into shares of PCT. As noted above, any unrealized investment gains or losses are removed from our Adjusted EBITDA calculation as we believe that unrealized cost investment gains and losses from changes in market prices are not considered relevant to understanding our reported consolidated earnings or evaluating our periodic economic performance.

NON-U.S. GAAPMEASURES

In addition to the information presented herein that conforms to U.S. GAAP, we also present financial information that does not conform to U.S. GAAP, which are referred to as non-U.S. GAAP financial measures. Management may assess our financial results both on a U.S. GAAP basis and on a non-U.S. GAAP basis. We believe it is useful to present these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures because they allow for a better period-over-period comparison of operating results by removing the impact of items that, in management’s view, do not reflect our core operating performance. These non-U.S. GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for U.S. GAAP financial results, but should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated statements of income and other information presented herein. Investors are cautioned against placing undue reliance on these non-U.S. GAAP measures. Further, investors are urged to review and consider carefully the adjustments made by management to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure to arrive at these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures.

In our Management's Discussion and Analysis, we exclude the impact of foreign currency translation when presenting net sales and other information, which we define as “constant currency.” Changes in net sales excluding the impact of foreign currency translation is a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure. As a worldwide business, it is important that we take into account the effects of foreign currency translation when we view our results and plan our strategies. Consequently, when our management looks at our financial results to measure the core performance of our business, we exclude the impact of foreign currency translation by translating our prior period results at current period foreign currency exchange rates. As a result, our management believes that these presentations are useful internally and may be useful to investors. We also exclude the impact of material acquisitions when comparing results to prior periods. Changes in operating results excluding the impact of acquisitions are non-U.S. GAAP financial measures. We believe it is important to exclude the impact of acquisitions on period over period results in order to evaluate performance on a more comparable basis.

We present earnings before net interest and taxes (“EBIT”) and earnings before net interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”). We also present our adjusted earnings before net interest and taxes (“Adjusted EBIT”) and adjusted earnings before net interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”), both of which exclude the business transformation charges (restructuring initiatives), acquisition-related costs, purchase accounting adjustments related to acquisitions and investments and net unrealized investment gains and losses related to observable market price changes on equity securities. Our Operations Outlook is also provided on a non-U.S. GAAP basis because certain reconciling items are dependent on future events that either cannot be controlled, such as tax and exchange rates, or reliably predicted because they are not part of our routine activities, such as restructuring initiatives and acquisition-related costs.

We provide a reconciliation of Net Debt to Net Capital as a non-U.S. GAAP measure. "Net Debt" is calculated as interest bearing debt less cash and equivalents and short-term investments while "Net Capital" is calculated as stockholders' equity plus Net Debt. Net Debt to Net Capital measures a company’s financial leverage, which gives users an idea of a company's financial structure, or how it is financing its operations, along with insight into its financial strength. We believe that it is meaningful to take into consideration the balance of our cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments when evaluating our leverage. If needed, such assets could be used to reduce our gross debt position.

Finally, we provide a reconciliation of free cash flow as a non-U.S. GAAP measure. Free cash flow is calculated as cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures plus proceeds from government grants related to capital expenditures. We use free cash flow to measure cash flow generated by operations that is available for dividends, share repurchases, acquisitions and debt repayment. We believe that it is meaningful to investors in evaluating our financial performance and measuring our ability to generate cash internally to fund our initiatives.

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Consolidated Pharma Beauty + Home Food + Beverage Corporate & Other Net Interest

Reported income taxes 78,017

Adjustments:

Net unrealized investment gain (1) (2,709) (2,709)

Transaction costs related to acquisitions 3,811 3,811 — — —

(1)Net unrealized investment gain represents the change in fair value of our investment in PCT (see Note 20 - Investment in Equity Securities for further details).

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Consolidated Pharma Beauty + Home Food + Beverage Corporate & Other Net Interest

Reported income taxes 87,065

Adjustments:

Transaction costs related to acquisitions 4,812 210 4,602 — —

Net Debt to Net Capital Reconciliation December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020

Notes payable, revolving credit facility and overdrafts $ 147,276 $ 52,200

Long-Term Obligations, net of unamortized debt issuance costs 907,024 1,054,998

Less:

Net Debt to Net Capital 35.1 % 32.0 %

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Free Cash Flow Reconciliation December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020

Proceeds from Government Grants 2,003 —

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Given our current low level of leverage relative to others in our industry and our ability to generate strong levels of cash flow from operations, we believe we are in a strong financial position and have the financial resources to meet our business requirements in the foreseeable future. We have historically used cash flow from operations, our revolving credit facilities, proceeds from stock options and debt, as needed, as our primary sources of liquidity. Our primary uses of liquidity are to invest in equipment and facilities that are necessary to support our growth, pay quarterly dividends to stockholders and to make acquisitions that will contribute to the achievement of our strategic objectives. Due to uncertainty amid the COVID-19 pandemic, in the event that customer demand decreases significantly for a prolonged period of time and adversely impacts our cash flows from operations, we would have the ability to restrict and significantly reduce capital expenditure levels as well as evaluate our acquisition strategy. A prolonged and significant reduction in capital expenditure levels could increase future repairs and maintenance costs as well as have a negative impact on operating margins if we were unable to invest in new innovative products.

Cash and equivalents decreased to $122.9 million at December 31, 2021 from $300.1 million at December 31, 2020 while total short and long-term interest bearing debtof $1.20 billionat December 31, 2021 increased from $1.17 billion at December 31, 2020. The use of cash and increase in debt was primarily to fund our acquisitions and return cash to stockholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases. The ratio of our NetDebt (interest bearing debt less cash and cash equivalents) to Net Capital (stockholders’ equity plus Net Debt) increased to 35.1% at December 31, 2021 compared to 32.0% at December 31, 2020. See the reconciliation under "Non-U.S. GAAP Measures".

In 2021, our operations provided approximately $363.4 million in cash flow compared to $570.2 million in 2020. Cash flow from operations was primarily derived from earnings before depreciation and amortization. The decrease in 2021 cash flow from operations compared to 2020 is primarily attributable to an increase in working capital driven by our sales growth along with pricing increases related to the passing through of higher resin and other input costs as well as increased inventory due to inflation. We believe that our 2022 operating cash flow will be more than sufficient to fund our working capital needs, scheduled repayments of debt and outstanding purchase commitments as discussed in Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies and lease arrangements as discussed in Note 8 - Lease Commitments.

We used $457.2 million in cash for investing activities during 2021 compared to $452.0 million during 2020. The higher cash utilization in 2021 compared to 2020 is mainly due to a $62.0 million increase in capital expenditures, partially offset by a $15.8 million decrease related to acquisitions and a $32.8 million decrease for investment in equity securities. During 2021, approximately $89.7 million and $53.8 million of cash was utilized to fund the Voluntis and Hengyu acquisitions, respectively, while in 2020, $162.7 million of cash was utilized to fund the Fusion acquisition. Additionally, in 2021 we invested $6.9 million in equity securities while in 2020 we invested $32.0 million in our 49% equity interest of BTY, $5.0 million in our 30% equity interest of Sonmol and $1.4 million in our Loop and PureCycle preferred equity investments. In 2022, we expect our capital investments to be in the range of $300 million to $330 million.

Financing activities utilized $81.5 million of cash during 2021, compared to $73.7 million during 2020, mainly due to an increase of returns to stockholders not fully offset by additional borrowings. In 2021, we paid $98.5 million in dividends to stockholders and repaid $68.8 million of long-term debt, while in 2020, we paid $92.7 million of dividends to stockholders and repaid $64.7 million of long-term debt and $14.0 million of net notes payable. Additionally, contributing to our higher utilization of financing activities in 2021 compared to 2020 was the repurchase of $78.1 million of common stock that was placed into treasury during 2021 while no treasury shares were repurchased during 2020. Finally, we received net proceeds from stock option exercises of $59.9 million and net proceeds from our revolving credit facility of $92.9 million in 2021 compared to net proceeds from stock option exercises of $68.5 million and net proceeds from our revolving credit facility of $27.0 million in 2020. In 2022, we expect to have financing cash outlays of approximately $283.0 million to fund short- and long-term debt obligations present as of December 31, 2021 as they come due as discussed in Note 7 - Debt, which will be covered by cash on hand or additional borrowings on our revolving credit facility.

Refer to Part II, Item 7 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 for additional information regarding cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2020 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2019.

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On June 30, 2021, we entered into an amended and restated multi-currency revolving credit facility (the "revolving credit facility") to replace the existing facility (the "prior credit facility") maturing July 2022 and to amend and restate the unsecured term loan facility extended to our wholly-owned UK subsidiary under the prior credit facility (as amended, the "amended term facility"). The revolving credit facility matures in June 2026, subject to a maximum of two one-year extensions in certain circumstances, and provides for unsecured financing of up to $600 million available in the U.S. and to our wholly-owned UK subsidiary. The amended term facility matures in July 2022. The revolving credit facility can be drawn in various currencies including USD, EUR, GBP and CHF to the equivalent of $600 million, which may be increased by up to $300 million subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. Each borrowing under the revolving credit facility will bear interest at rates based on LIBOR (in the case of USD), EURIBOR (in the case of EUR), SONIA (in the case of GBP), SARON (in the case of CHF), prime rates or other similar rates, in each case plus an applicable margin. The revolving credit facility provides mechanics relating to a transition away from LIBOR (in the case of USD) and the designated benchmark rates for other available currencies and the replacement of any such applicable benchmark by a replacement alternative benchmark rate or mechanism for loans made in the applicable currency. A facility fee on the total amount of the revolving credit facility is also payable quarterly, regardless of usage. The applicable margins for borrowings under the revolving credit facility and the facility fee percentage may change from time to time depending on changes in our consolidated leverage ratio. As of December 31, 2021, $133 million was utilized under the revolving credit facility in the U.S., €10 million (approximately $11.4 million) was utilized by our wholly-owned UK subsidiary and $56 million remained outstanding under the amended term facility. As of December 31, 2020, under our prior credit facility, we utilized $52 million under our U.S. revolving facility and no balance was utilized under our euro-based revolving credit facility.Credit facility balances are included in notes payable, revolving credit facility and overdrafts on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Our revolving credit facility and certain long-term obligations require us to satisfy certain financial and other covenants including:

Requirement Level at December 31, 2021

Consolidated Leverage Ratio (1) Maximum of 3.50 to 1.00 1.84 to 1.00

Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio (1) Minimum of 3.00 to 1.00 19.65 to 1.00

(1)Definitions of ratios are included as part of the revolving credit facility agreement.

Based upon the above consolidated leverage ratio covenant, we would have the ability to borrow approximately an additional $1.0 billion before the 3.50 to 1.00 maximum ratio requirement would be exceeded.

In addition, in October 2020, we entered into an unsecured money market borrowing arrangement to provide short term financing of up to $30 million that is available in the U.S. No borrowing on this facility is permitted over a quarter end date. As such, no balance was utilized under this arrangement as of December 31, 2021.

Our foreign operations have historically met cash requirements with the use of internally generated cash or uncommitted short-term borrowings. We also have committed financing arrangements in both the U.S. and the UK as detailed above. We manage our global cash requirements considering (i) available funds among the many subsidiaries through which we conduct business, (ii) the geographic location of our liquidity needs, and (iii) the cost to access international cash balances.

We facilitate a supply chain finance program ("SCF") across Europe and the U.S. that is administered by a third-party platform. Eligible suppliers can elect to receive early payment of invoices, less an interest deduction, and negotiate their receivable sales arrangements through the third-party platform on behalf of the respective SCF bank. We are not a party to those agreements, and the terms of our payment obligations are not impacted by a supplier's participation in the SCF. Accordingly, we have concluded that this program continues to be a trade payable program and is not indicative of a borrowing arrangement.

All outstanding amounts related to suppliers participating in the SCF are recorded within Accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, and associated payments are included in operating activities within our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the amounts due to suppliers participating in the SCF and included in Accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities were approximately $30 million and $23 million, respectively.

Collection and payment periods tend to be longer for our operations located outside the United States due to local business practices. We have also seen an increasing trend in pressure from certain customers to lengthen their payment terms. As the majority of our products are made to order, we have not needed to keep significant amounts of finished goods inventory to meet customer requirements. However, some of our contracts specify an amount of finished goods safety stock we are required to maintain.

To the extent our financial position allows and there is a clear financial benefit, we from time-to-time benefit from early payment discounts with some suppliers. We are also lengthening the payment terms with our suppliers to be in line with customer trends. While we have offered third party alternatives for our suppliers to receive payments sooner, we generally do not utilize these offerings from our customers as the economic conditions currently are not beneficial for us.

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RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

We have reviewed the recently issued accounting standards updates to FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification that have future effective dates. Standards which are effective for 2021 are discussed in Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments to this update apply only to contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. ASU 2020-04 was further amended in January 2021 by ASU 2021-01 which clarified the applicability of certain provisions. Both standards are effective upon issuance and can be adopted any time prior to December 31, 2022. The guidance in ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01 is optional and may be elected over time as reference rate reform activities occur. As of December 31, 2021, we have amended the revolving credit facility to provide mechanics relating to a transition away from LIBOR (in the case of USD) and the designated benchmark rates for other available currencies and the replacement of any such applicable benchmark by a replacement alternative benchmark rate or mechanism for loans made in the applicable currency. We are evaluating any further impact this standard may have on our Consolidated Financial Statements and anticipate no further significant impacts.

Other accounting standards that have been issued by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements upon adoption.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The preparation of the financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We continually evaluate our estimates, including those related to bad debts, inventories, intangible assets, income taxes, pensions and contingencies. We base our estimates on historical experience and on a variety of other assumptions believed to be reasonable in order to make judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We believe the following critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements. Management has discussed the development and selection of these critical accounting estimates with the audit committee of our Board of Directors and the audit committee has reviewed our disclosure relating to it in this MD&A.

IMPAIRMENT OF GOODWILL

In accordance with current accounting standards, goodwill has an indefinite life and is not amortized. We evaluate our goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis, or whenever indicators of impairment exist. We have determined that our Beauty + Home and Food + Beverage business segments represent reporting units. In addition to the Pharma business reporting unit, the injectables and active material science solutions divisions of the Pharma segment qualify as separate reporting units for goodwill impairment testing apart from the remaining Pharma business. As of December 31, 2021, we have $974.2 million of goodwill, which is allocated as follows:

Reporting Unit Balance at December 31, 2021

Active Material Science Solutions 163,777

We believe that the accounting estimates related to determining the fair value of our reporting units is a critical accounting estimate because: (1) it is highly susceptible to change from period to period as it requires management to make assumptions about the future cash flows for each reporting unit over several years, and (2) the impact that recognizing an impairment would have on the assets reported on our balance sheet as well as our results of operations could be material. Management’s determination of the fair value of our reporting units, based on future cash flows for the reporting units, requires significant judgment and the use of estimates and assumptions related to projected revenue growth rates, the terminal growth factor, as well as the discount rate. Actual cash flows in the future may differ significantly from those forecasted today. The estimates and assumptions for future cash flows and their impact on the impairment testing of goodwill is a critical accounting estimate.

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For our goodwill impairment assessment, we first consider qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not (greater than 50 percent chance) that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount (the “step zero” approach). Such qualitative factors may include the following: macroeconomic conditions; industry and market considerations; cost factors; overall financial performance, and other relevant entity-specific events. In the absence of sufficient qualitative factors, if it is determined that the fair value of a reporting unit is below its carrying amount, where necessary, goodwill will be impaired at that time.

Based on our qualitative assessment of macroeconomic, industry, and market events and circumstances as well as the overall financial performance of the reporting units, we determined it was more likely than not that the fair value of these reporting units was greater than their carrying amounts and therefore no impairment of goodwill was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2021.

INCOME TAXES

We recognize tax benefits from uncertain tax positions if it more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such positions are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater-than-50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The calculation of tax liabilities involves significant judgment in estimating the impact of uncertainties in the application of U.S. GAAP and complex tax laws. Resolution of these uncertainties in a manner inconsistent with management's expectations could have a material impact on our financial condition and operating results.

At December 31, 2021 and 2020, we had $130.2 million and $124.8 million, respectively, of deferred tax assets net of valuation allowance on our balance sheet, a significant portion of which is related to net operating losses and other tax attribute carryforwards. The ultimate realization of these deferred tax assets is dependent upon the amount, source, and timing of future taxable income. In cases where we believe it is more likely than not that we may not realize the future potential tax benefits, we establish a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets.

ACQUISITIONS

We account for business combinations using the acquisition method, which requires management to estimate the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and to properly allocate purchase price consideration to the individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Goodwill is measured as the excess amount of consideration transferred, compared to fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. The allocation of the purchase price utilizes significant estimates and assumptions in determining the fair values of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, especially with respect to intangible assets. These estimates are based on all available information and in some cases assumptions with respect to the timing and amount of future revenues and expenses associated with an asset and are reviewed by consulting with outside valuation experts. The purchase price allocation for business acquisitions contains uncertainties because it requires management's judgment.

Management applied judgment in determining the fair value of the acquired assets with respect to the acquisitions of Voluntis, Hengyu and Fusion, including the fair values of acquired intangibles including acquired technology and customer relationships. The judgments made in determining the estimated fair value assigned to the assets acquired, as well as the estimated life of the assets, can materially impact net income in periods subsequent to the acquisition through depreciation and amortization, and in certain instances through impairment charges, if the asset becomes impaired in the future. In particular, judgment was applied with respect to determining the fair value of acquired technology and customer relationships intangible assets, which involved the use of significant estimates and assumptions with respect to the timing and amounts of cash flow projections, the revenue growth rates, the customer attrition rates, the technology obsolescence rate, the EBITDA margins and the discount rate.

VALUATION OF PENSION BENEFITS

The benefit obligations and net periodic pension cost associated with our domestic and foreign noncontributory pension plans are determined using actuarial assumptions. Such assumptions include discount rates to reflect the time value of money, rate of employee compensation increases, demographic assumptions to determine the probability and timing of benefit payments, and the long-term rate of return on plan assets. The actuarial assumptions are based upon management’s best estimates, after consulting with outside investment advisors and actuaries. Because assumptions and estimates are used, actual results could differ from expected results.

The discount rate is utilized principally in calculating our pension obligations, which are represented by the Accumulated Benefit Obligation ("ABO") and the Projected Benefit Obligation (“PBO”), and in calculating net periodic benefit cost. In establishing the discount rate for our foreign plans, we review a number of relevant interest rates including AA corporate bond yields. In establishing the discount rate for our domestic plans, we match the hypothetical duration of our plans, using a weighted average duration that is based upon projected cash payments, to a simulated bond portfolio (FTSE Pension Index Curve). At December 31, 2021, the discount rates for our domestic and foreign plans were 2.75% and 1.09%, respectively.

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We believe that the accounting estimates related to determining the valuation of pension benefits are critical accounting estimates because: (1) changes in them can materially affect net income and (2) we are required to establish the discount rate and the expected return on fund assets, which are highly uncertain and require judgment. The estimates for the valuation of pension benefits are critical accounting estimates for all of our segments.

To the extent the discount rates increase (or decrease), our PBO and net periodic benefit cost will decrease (or increase) accordingly. The estimated effect of a 1% decrease in each discount rate would be a $77.8 million increase in the PBO ($61.2 million for the domestic plans and $16.6 million for the foreign plans) and a $12.0 million increase in net periodic benefit cost ($10.6 million for the domestic plans and $1.4 million for the foreign plans). To the extent the PBO increases, the after-tax effect of such increase could reduce Other Comprehensive Income and Stockholders’ Equity. The estimated effect of a 1% increase in each discount rate would be a $60.3 million decrease in the PBO ($46.6 million for the domestic plans and $13.7 million for the foreign plans) and a $9.4 million decrease in net periodic benefit cost ($8.2 million for the domestic plans and $1.2 million for the foreign plans).

The assumed expected long-term rate of return on assets is the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested to provide for the benefits included in the PBO. Of domestic plan assets, approximately 48% was invested in equities, 27% was invested in fixed income securities, 11% was invested in hedge funds, 8% was invested in infrastructure securities, 5% was invested in real estate securities and 1% was invested in money market funds, at December 31, 2021. Of foreign plan assets, approximately 90% was invested in investment funds, 6% was invested in equity securities, 2% was invested in corporate securities, 1% was invested in fixed income securities and 1% was invested in money market funds at December 31, 2021.

The expected long-term rate of return assumptions are determined based on our investment policy combined with expected risk premiums of equities and fixed income securities over the underlying risk-free rate. This rate is utilized principally in calculating the expected return on the plan assets component of the net periodic benefit cost. To the extent the actual rate of return on assets realized over the course of a year is greater or less than the assumed rate, that year’s net periodic benefit cost is not affected. Rather, this gain (or loss) reduces (or increases) future net periodic benefit cost over a period of approximately 15 to 20 years. To the extent the expected long-term rate of return on assets increases (or decreases), our net periodic benefit cost will decrease (or increase) accordingly. The estimated effect of a 1% decrease (or increase) in each expected long-term rate of return on assets would be a $2.6 million increase (or decrease) in net periodic benefit cost.

The average rate of compensation increase is utilized principally in calculating the PBO and the net periodic benefit cost. The estimated effect of a 0.5% decrease in each rate of expected compensation increase would be a $7.8 million decrease in the PBO ($1.9 million for the domestic plans and $5.9 million for the foreign plans) and a $1.4 million decrease to the net periodic benefit cost. The estimated effect of a 0.5% increase in each rate of expected compensation increase would be a $7.5 million increase in the PBO ($2.0 million for the domestic plans and $5.5 million for the foreign plans) and a $1.5 million increase to the net periodic benefit cost.

Our primary pension related assumptions as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:

Discount rate:

Expected long‐term rate of return on plan assets:

Rate of compensation increase:

In order to determine the 2022 net periodic benefit cost, we expect to use the discount rates, expected long-term rates of return on plan assets and rates of compensation assumptions as of December 31, 2021. The estimated impact of the changes to the assumptions as noted in the table above on our 2022 net periodic benefit cost is expected to be a decrease of approximately $4.5 million.

OPERATIONS OUTLOOK

Looking to the first quarter, we expect solid growth in our Pharma segment. The prescription division is expected to report growth in the allergy category as we see signs of the destocking ending across most accounts. Our beauty and beverage businesses are showing signs of recovery. Other COVID-19 variants may impact the pace of these recoveries and supply chain disruptions are expected to continue in the near term, impacting certain customers in both Beauty + Home and Food + Beverage segments.

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Aptar expects earnings per share for the first quarter of 2022, excluding any restructuring expenses, changes in the fair value of equity investments and acquisition-related costs to be in the range of $0.92 to $1.00 and this guidance is based on an effective tax rate range of 27% to 29%.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in MD&A and other sections of this Form 10-K are forward-looking and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including certain statements set forth in the Significant Developments, Restructuring Initiatives, Liquidity and Capital Resources, Contingencies and Operations Outlook sections of this Form 10-K. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “future”, “potential”, "are optimistic" and other similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would” and “could” are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are based on our beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to us. Accordingly, our actual results or other events may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements due to known or unknown risks and uncertainties that exist in our operations and business environment, including but not limited to:

•the impact of COVID-19 and its variants on our global supply chain and our global customers, employees and operations, which has elevated and will continue to elevate many of the risks and uncertainties discussed below;

•economic conditions worldwide, including potential deflationary or inflationary conditions in regions we rely on for growth;

•the availability of direct labor workers and the increase in direct labor costs, especially in North America;

•our ability to preserve organizational culture and maintain employee productivity in the work-from-home environment caused by the current pandemic;

•the availability of raw materials and components (particularly from sole sourced suppliers) as well as the financial viability of these suppliers;

•fluctuations in the cost of materials, components, transportation cost as a result of supply chain disruptions and labor shortages, and other input costs (particularly resin, metal, anodization costs and energy costs);

•political conditions worldwide;

•significant fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates or our effective tax rate;

•the impact of tax reform legislation, changes in tax rates and other tax-related events or transactions that could impact our effective tax rate;

•financial conditions of customers and suppliers;

•consolidations within our customer or supplier bases;

•changes in customer and/or consumer spending levels;

•loss of one or more key accounts;

•our ability to successfully implement facility expansions and new facility projects;

•our ability to offset inflationary impacts with cost containment, productivity initiatives or price increases;

•changes in capital availability or cost, including interest rate fluctuations;

•volatility of global credit markets;

•our ability to identify potential new acquisitions and to successfully acquire and integrate such operations, including the successful integration of the businesses we have acquired, including contingent consideration valuation;

•our ability to build out acquired businesses and integrate the product/service offerings of the acquired entities into our existing product/service portfolio;

•direct or indirect consequences of acts of war, terrorism or social unrest;

•cybersecurity threats that could impact our networks and reporting systems;

•the impact of natural disasters and other weather-related occurrences;

•fiscal and monetary policies and other regulations;

•changes or difficulties in complying with government regulation;

•changing regulations or market conditions regarding environmental sustainability;

•work stoppages due to labor disputes;

•competition, including technological advances;

•our ability to protect and defend our intellectual property rights, as well as litigation involving intellectual property rights;

•the outcome of any legal proceeding that has been or may be instituted against us and others;

•our ability to meet future cash flow estimates to support our goodwill impairment testing;

•the demand for existing and new products;

•the success of our customers’ products, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry;

•our ability to manage worldwide customer launches of complex technical products, particularly in developing markets;

•difficulties in product development and uncertainties related to the timing or outcome of product development;

•significant product liability claims; and

•other risks associated with our operations.

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Although we believe that our forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that actual results, performance or achievements will not differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Please refer to Part 1, Item 1A - Risk Factors included in this Form 10-K for additional risk factors affecting the Company.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

MARKET RISKS

A significant number of our operations are located outside of the United States. Because of this, movements in exchange rates may have a significant impact on the translation of the financial condition and results of operations of our subsidiaries. Our primary foreign exchange exposure is to the euro, but we also have foreign exchange exposure to the Chinese yuan, Brazilian real, Mexican peso, Swiss franc and other Asian, European and South American currencies. A strengthening U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies has a dilutive translation effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Conversely, a weakening U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies has an additive translation effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Additionally, in some cases, we sell products denominated in a currency different from the currency in which the related costs are incurred. Any changes in exchange rates on such inter-country sales may impact our results of operations.

The table below provides information as of December 31, 2021 about our forward currency exchange contracts. The majority of the contracts expire before the end of the first quarter of 2022.

As of December 31, 2021, we have recorded the fair value of foreign currency forward exchange contracts of $0.3 million in prepaid and other and $0.2 million in accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Aptar also entered into a EUR/USD floating-to-fixed cross currency swap on July 20, 2017 to effectively hedge the foreign exchange and interest rate exposure on the $280 million bank term loan drawn by its wholly owned UK subsidiary. The fair value of this cash flow hedge is $0.5 million and is reported in prepaid and other in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

AptarGroup, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

In thousands, except per share amounts

Operating Expenses:

Other (Expense) Income:

Net Loss (Income) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests 459 (50) (25)

Net Income Attributable to AptarGroup, Inc. per Common Share:

Dividends per Common Share $ 1.50 $ 1.44 $ 1.42

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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AptarGroup, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

In thousands

Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:

Changes in derivative gains (losses), net of tax 1,307 315 (37)

Defined benefit pension plan, net of tax

Prior service cost, net of tax — 1,879 320

Amortization of net loss included in net income, net of tax 9,300 5,920 332

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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AptarGroup, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

In thousands

Assets

Total Cash and equivalents and Short-term investments 123,665 300,380

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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AptarGroup, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

In thousands, except share and per share amounts

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Notes payable, revolving credit facility and overdrafts $ 147,276 $ 52,200

Accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities 692,865 662,463

Long-Term Obligations, net of unamortized debt issuance costs 907,024 1,054,998

Deferred and other non-current liabilities 74,882 68,528

Commitments and contingencies — —

AptarGroup, Inc. stockholders’ equity

Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries 15,193 396

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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AptarGroup, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Years Ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019

In thousands

AptarGroup, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity

Foreign currency translation adjustments — (8,723) — — — (4) (8,727)

Changes in derivative gains (losses), net of tax — (37) — — — — (37)

Cash dividends declared on common stock (90,208) — — — — — (90,208)

Treasury stock purchased — — — (86,497) — — (86,497)

Adoption of CECL standard (1,377) — — — — — (1,377)

Foreign currency translation adjustments — 79,099 — — — 10 79,109

Changes in derivative gains (losses), net of tax — 315 — — — — 315

Cash dividends declared on common stock (92,658) — — — — — (92,658)

Acquisitions of non-controlling interest — — — — — 38,543 38,543

Foreign currency translation adjustments — (71,475) — — — (267) (71,742)

Changes in derivative gains (losses), net of tax — 1,307 — — — — 1,307

Cash dividends declared on common stock (98,509) — — — — — (98,509)

Treasury stock purchased — — — (78,148) — — (78,148)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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AptarGroup, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

In thousands, brackets denote cash outflows

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations:

Net gain on remeasurement of equity securities (4,709) (64) —

Impairment loss 376 — —

Change in fair value of contingent consideration 2,768 5,230 —

Retirement and deferred compensation plan liabilities (8,726) (7,267) (3,956)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

Proceeds from government grants 2,003 — —

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 5,231 5,261 4,301

Purchase of short-term investments (497) (243) —

Acquisition of intangible assets — (6,092) (4,806)

Proceeds from sale of investment in equity securities 2,434 — 16,487

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

Payment of contingent consideration obligation — (2,765) —

Credit facility costs (1,718) — —

Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure:

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Restricted cash included in the line item prepaid and other on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as shown below represents amounts held in escrow related to the Fusion acquisition in 2020 and the Noble acquisition in 2019.

Restricted cash included in prepaid and other — 4,833 5,003

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Share and per Share Amounts, or as Otherwise Indicated)

NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of AptarGroup, Inc. and our subsidiaries. The terms “AptarGroup”, “Aptar”, “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our” as used herein refer to AptarGroup, Inc. and our subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

AptarGroup’s organizational structure consists ofthreemarket-focused business segments which are Pharma, Beauty + Home and Food + Beverage. This is a strategic structure which allows us to be more closely aligned with our customers and the markets in which they operate.

In late 2017, we began a business transformation plan to drive profitable sales growth, increase operational excellence, enhance our approach to innovation and improve organizational effectiveness (see Note 21 – Restructuring Initiatives for further details). The primary focus of the plan is the Beauty + Home segment; however, certain global general and administrative functions have also been addressed. During 2021, 2020 and 2019, we recognized approximately$23.2 million,$26.5 million and$20.5 million, respectively, of restructuring costs related to this plan. As of December 31, 2021, we have successfully completed the vast majority of our planned initiatives related to this plan and do not expect any significant, additional restructuring expenses related to this plan.

Beginning July 1, 2018, we have applied highly inflationary accounting for our Argentinian subsidiary pursuant to U.S. GAAP. We have changed the functional currency from the Argentinian peso to the U.S. dollar. We remeasure our peso denominated assets and liabilities using the official rate. In September 2019, the President of Argentina reinstituted exchange controls restricting foreign currency purchases in an attempt to stabilize Argentina’s financial markets. As a result of these currency controls, a legal mechanism known as the Blue Chip Swap emerged in Argentina for reporting entities to transfer U.S. dollars. The Blue Chip Swap rate has diverged significantly from Argentina’s “official rate” due to the economic environment. During the second quarter of 2020, we transferred U.S. dollars into Argentina through the Blue Chip Swap method and we recognized a gain of $1.0 million. This gain helped to offset foreign currency losses due to our Argentinian peso exposure and devaluation against the U.S. dollar. During the third quarter of 2021, we utilized the Blue Chip Swap and recognized a gain of $1.4 million. Our Argentinian operations contributed less than 2.0%of consolidated net assets and revenues at and for the year ended December 31, 2021.

The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts our financial results and operations for fiscal year 2022 and going forward for all three of our business segments will depend on future developments which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the availability, adoption, and efficacy of vaccines and boosters, the length of time it takes for normal economic and operating conditions to resume, additional governmental actions that may be taken and/or extended in response to any further resurgence of the virus and numerous other uncertainties. No impairments were recorded as of December 31, 2021 related to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, due to the general uncertainty surrounding the situation, including areas such as cost inflation, supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages, future results could be negatively affected by the pandemic and therefore our results could be materially impacted.

ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). This process requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

We consider all investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND CURRENT EXPECTED CREDIT LOSSES

At December 31, 2021, we reported $671 million of accounts receivable, net of CECL of $7.4 million. The allowance is estimated using reasonable and supportable information that is available at the reporting date about past events, current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions. Changes in CECL were not material for the year ended December 31, 2021.

INVENTORIES

Inventories are stated at lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost of our inventories is determined by costing methods that approximate a first-in, first-out ("FIFO") basis. Costs included in inventories are raw materials, direct labor and manufacturing overhead.

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ACQUISITIONS

We account for business combinations using the acquisition method, which requires management to estimate the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and to properly allocate purchase price consideration to the individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Goodwill is measured as the excess amount of consideration transferred, compared to fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. The allocation of the purchase price utilizes significant estimates and assumptions in determining the fair values of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, especially with respect to intangible assets. These estimates are based on all available information and in some cases assumptions with respect to the timing and amount of future revenues and expenses associated with an asset and are reviewed by consulting with outside valuation experts. The purchase price allocation for business acquisitions contains uncertainties because it requires management's judgment.

INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY SECURITIES

We account for our 20% to 50% owned investments using the equity method. Equity investments that do not result in consolidation and are not accounted for under the equity method are measured at fair value. Any related changes in fair value is recognized in net income unless the investments qualify for a practicality exception. There werenodividends received from affiliated companies in 2021, 2020 and 2019.

PROPERTY AND DEPRECIATION

Properties are stated at cost. Depreciation is determined on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives for financial reporting purposes and accelerated methods for income tax reporting. Generally, the estimated useful lives are10to40 years for buildings and improvements and 3to15 years for machinery and equipment.

FINITE-LIVED INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Finite-lived intangibles, consisting of patents, acquired technology, customer relationships, trademarks and trade names and license agreements acquired in purchase transactions, are capitalized and amortized over their useful lives which range from1to50 years.

IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS

Long-lived assets, such as property, plant and equipment and finite-lived intangibles, are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized when estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset plus net proceeds expected from disposition of the asset (if any) are less than the carrying value of the asset.

GOODWILL

The Company has evaluated the excess of purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired (“goodwill”) for impairment annually as of October 1 or more frequently if impairment indicators arose in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other.” We believe that the accounting estimates related to determining the fair value of our reporting units is a critical accounting estimate because: (1) it is highly susceptible to change from period to period because it requires management to make assumptions about the future cash flows for each reporting unit over several years, and (2) the impact that recognizing an impairment would have on the assets reported on our balance sheet as well as our results of operations could be material. Management’s determination of the fair value of our reporting units, based on future cash flows for the reporting units, requires significant judgment and the use of estimates and assumptions related to projected revenue growth rates, the terminal growth factor, as well as the discount rate. Actual cash flows in the future may differ significantly from those forecasted today. The estimates and assumptions for future cash flows and its impact on the impairment testing of goodwill is a critical accounting estimate.

Management believes goodwill in purchase transactions has continuing value. Goodwill is not amortized and must be tested annually, or more frequently as circumstances dictate, for impairment. The annual goodwill impairment test may first consider qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not (i.e., greater than 50 percent chance) that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its book value. This is sometimes referred to as the “step zero” approach and is an optional step in the annual goodwill impairment analysis. Management has performed this qualitative assessment as of October 1, 2021 and October 1, 2020 for each of our reporting units. Based on our review of macroeconomic, industry, and market events and circumstances as well as the overall financial performance of the reporting units, we determined that it was more likely than not that the fair value of these reporting units was greater than their carrying amounts and therefore no impairment of goodwill is required.

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

Derivative financial instruments are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value as either assets or liabilities. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded in each period in earnings or other comprehensive income, depending on whether a derivative is designated and effective as part of a hedge transaction.

RETIREMENT OF COMMON STOCK

During 2021 and 2019, we repurchased 615 thousand and 779 thousand shares, respectively, all of which were returned to treasury stock. In 2020, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock. If retired, common stock is reduced by the number of shares retired at$0.01par value per share. We allocate the excess purchase price over par value between additional paid-in capital and retained earnings.

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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES

Research and development costs, net of any customer funded research and development or government research and development credits, are expensed as incurred. These costs amounted to$99.8 million,$92.5 million and$82.8 million in 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

INCOME TAXES

We compute taxes on income in accordance with the tax rules and regulations of the many taxing authorities where the income is earned. The income tax rates imposed by these taxing authorities may vary substantially. Taxable income may differ from pre-tax income for U.S. GAAP financial accounting purposes. To the extent that these differences create timing differences between the tax basis of an asset or liability and its reported amount in the U.S. GAAP financial statements, an appropriate provision for deferred income taxes is made.

With the exception of pre-2020 earnings in Italy, Switzerland, and Colombia, we maintain our assertion that the cash and distributable reserves at our non-U.S. affiliates are indefinitely reinvested. Under current U.S. tax laws, all of our non-U.S. earnings are subject to U.S. taxation on a current or deferred basis. We will provide for the necessary withholding tax, local income taxes, and U.S. federal and state income tax when management decides that an affiliate should make a distribution. These decisions are made taking into consideration the financial requirements of the non-U.S. affiliates and our global cash management goals.

We provide a liability for the amount of unrecognized tax benefits from uncertain tax positions. This liability is provided whenever we determine that a tax benefit will not meet a more-likely-than-not threshold for recognition. See Note 6 – Income Taxes for more information.

We are subject to taxation and file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and many state and foreign jurisdictions. We believe that an adequate provision has been made for any adjustments that may result from tax examinations. However, the outcome of tax audits cannot be predicted with certainty. If any issues addressed in our tax audits are resolved in a manner inconsistent with our expectations, we could be required to adjust our provision for income taxes in the period such resolution occurs. The resolution of each of these audits is not expected to be material to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

TRANSLATION OF FOREIGN CURRENCIES

The functional currencies of the majority of our foreign operations are the local currencies. Assets and liabilities of our foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars at the rates of exchange on the balance sheet date. Sales and expenses are translated at the average rates of exchange prevailing during the year. The related translation adjustments are accumulated in a separate section of Stockholders’ Equity. Realized and unrealized foreign currency transaction gains and losses are reflected in income, as a component of miscellaneous income and expense, and represented losses of$1.4 million,$5.6 million and$1.9 million in 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Accounting standards require the application of the non-substantive vesting approach which means that an award is fully vested when the employee’s retention of the award is no longer contingent on providing future service. Under this approach, compensation costs are recognized over the requisite service period of the award instead of ratably over the vesting period stated in the grant. As such, costs are recognized immediately if the employee is retirement eligible on the date of grant or over the period from the date of grant until retirement eligibility if retirement eligibility is reached before the end of the vesting period stated in the grant. Forfeitures are recognized as they occur. See Note 16 – Stock-Based Compensation for more information.

REVENUE RECOGNITION

At inception of customer contracts, we assess the goods and services promised in order to identify a performance obligation for each promise to transfer a good or service (or bundle of goods or services) that is distinct. To identify the performance obligations, we consider all the goods or services promised in the contract, whether explicitly stated or implied based on customary business practices. For a contract that has more than one performance obligation, we allocate the total contract consideration to each distinct performance obligation on a relative standalone selling price basis. Revenue is recognized when (or as) the performance obligations are satisfied (i.e., when the customer obtains control of the good or service). The majority of our revenues are derived from product, tooling and service contract sales; however, we also receive revenues from license, exclusivity and royalty arrangements, which collectively are not material to the results. See specific discussions about methods of accounting for control transfers of product, tooling and service contract sales in Note 2 – Revenue.

LEASES

We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating lease assets are included in operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and operating lease liabilities are included in accounts payable accrued and other liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Finance leases are included in property, plant and equipment, current maturities of long-term obligations and long-term obligations in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. We use the implicit rate when readily determinable. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date of the lease in determining the present value of lease payments. The operating lease ROU asset includes any lease payments made as well as initial direct costs incurred and excludes lease incentives. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Lease expense for operating lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

We have lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are generally accounted for separately. For certain equipment leases, we account for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component. We have elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities that arise from short-term leases (a lease whose term is 12 months or less and does not include a purchase option that we are reasonably certain to exercise).

Certain vehicle lease contracts include guaranteed residual value that is considered in the determination of lease classification. The probability of having to satisfy a residual value guarantee is not considered for the purpose of lease classification, but is considered when measuring a lease liability.

GOVERNMENT GRANTS

We record non-reimburseable government grants when there is reasonable assurance that we will comply with the relevant conditions of the grant agreement and the grant funds will be received. When a grant is received toward the purchase or construction of an asset, the funds received are recorded as a contra-asset and deducted from the cost of the related asset. Additionally, we record expense net of reimbursements for government grants from a reimbursement of cost.

During 2021, we received $2.0 million for a government grant to be used toward the construction of a new operating facility. This award will support expanded domestic production capacity for our active material science solutions proprietary Activ-Film technology, which is used to protect and enhance COVID-19 test kit integrity and accuracy. Under the terms of the grant agreement, the U.S. government will fund approximately $19 million to build an operating facility, for which there is no clawback provision, in exchange for the new facility to be on standby for the government for a period of 16 months after construction. As of December 31, 2021, we recorded the $2.0 million received in 2021 as a contra-asset within property, plant and equipment in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and reported in the proceeds from government grants within the investing section of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

ADOPTION OF RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Changes to U.S. GAAP are established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) in the form of Accounting Standards Updates (“ASUs”) to the FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, as well as the clarifying amendments subsequently issued. We applied the guidance using a modified retrospective approach and accordingly recognized an amount of $1.4 million as the cumulative adjustment to opening retained earnings in the first quarter of 2020. This is based on management's best estimates of specific losses on individual exposures particularly on current trade receivables, as well as the time value of money and reasonable and supportable information that is available at the reporting date about past events, current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions. On an ongoing basis, we will contemplate forward-looking economic conditions in recording lifetime expected credit losses for our financial assets measured at cost, such as our trade receivables and certain other assets.

In November 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-10, Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance. This update requires annual disclosures about transactions with a government that are accounted for by applying a grant or contribution accounting model by analogy including the nature of the transaction, the financial statement line items affected by the transaction and any significant terms and conditions associated with the transactions. We adopted this guidance in the fourth quarter of 2021 using the prospective approach.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments to this update apply only to contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. ASU 2020-04 was further amended in January 2021 by ASU 2021-01 which clarified the applicability of certain provisions. Both standards are effective upon issuance and can be adopted any time prior to December 31, 2022. The guidance in ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01 is optional and may be elected over time as reference rate reform activities occur. As of December 31, 2021, we have amended the revolving credit facility to provide mechanics relating to a transition away from LIBOR (in the case of USD) and the designated benchmark rates for other available currencies and the replacement of any such applicable benchmark by a replacement alternative benchmark rate or mechanism for loans made in the applicable currency. We are evaluating any further impact this standard may have on our Consolidated Financial Statements and anticipate no further significant impacts.

Other accounting standards that have been issued by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

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NOTE 2 REVENUE

Revenue by segment and geography based on shipped from locations for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 is as follows:

For the Year Ended December 31, 2021

Segment Europe Domestic LatinAmerica Asia Total

For the Year Ended December 31, 2020

Segment Europe Domestic LatinAmerica Asia Total

For the Year Ended December 31, 2019

Segment Europe Domestic LatinAmerica Asia Total

We perform our obligations under a contract with a customer by transferring goods and/or services in exchange for consideration from the customer. The timing of performance will sometimes differ from the timing of the receipt of the associated consideration from the customer, thus resulting in the recognition of a contract asset or a contract liability. We recognize a contract asset when we transfer control of goods or services to a customer prior to invoicing for the related performance obligation. The contract asset is transferred to accounts receivable when the product is shipped and invoiced to the customer. We recognize a contract liability if the customer's payment of consideration precedes the entity's performance.

The opening and closing balances of our contract asset and contract liabilities are as follows:

The differences in the opening and closing balances of our contract asset and contract liabilities are primarily the result of timing differences between our performance and the customer’s payment. The total amount of revenue recognized during the current year against contract liabilities is $126.1 million, including$65.3 million relating to contract liabilities at the beginning of the year. Current contract assets and long-term contract assets are included within the Prepaid and Other and Miscellaneous assets, respectively, while current contract liabilities and long-term contract liabilities are included within Accounts Payable, Accrued and Other Liabilities and Deferred and Other Non-current Liabilities, respectively, within our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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Determining the Transaction Price

In most cases, the transaction price for each performance obligation is stated in the contract. In determining the variable amounts of consideration within the transaction price (such as volume-based customer rebates), we include an estimate of the expected amount of consideration as revenue. We apply the expected value method based on all of the information (historical, current, and forecast) that is reasonably available and identifies reasonable estimates based on this information. We apply the method consistently throughout the contract when estimating the effect of an uncertainty on the amount of variable consideration to which it will be entitled.

Product Sales

We primarily manufacture and sell drug delivery, consumer product dispensing and active material science solutions. The amount of consideration is typically fixed for customers. At the time of delivery, the customer is invoiced the agreed-upon price. Revenue from product sales is typically recognized upon manufacture or shipment, when control of the goods transfers to the customer.

To determine when the control transfers, we typically assess, among other things, the shipping terms of the contract, shipping being one of the indicators of transfer of control. For a majority of product sales, control of the goods transfers to the customer at the time of shipment of the goods. Once the goods are shipped, we are precluded from redirecting the shipment to another customer. Therefore, our performance obligation is satisfied at the time of shipment. For sales in which control transfers upon delivery, shipping and/or handling costs that occur before the customer obtains control of the goods are deemed to be fulfillment activities and are accounted for as fulfillment costs and revenue is recorded upon final delivery to the customer location. We have elected to account for shipping and handling costs that occur after the customer has obtained control of a good as fulfillment costs rather than as a promised service. We do not have any material significant payment terms as payment is typically received shortly after the point of sale.

There also exist instances where we manufacture highly customized products that have no alternative use to us and for which we have an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date. For these products, we transfer control and recognizes revenue over time by measuring progress towards completion using the Output Method based on the number of products produced. As we normally make our products to a customer’s order, the time between production and shipment of our products is typically within a few weeks. We believe this measurement provides a faithful depiction of the transfer of goods as the costs incurred reflect the value of the products produced.

As a part of its customary business practice, we offer a standard warranty that the products will materially comply with the technical specifications and will be free from material defects. Because such warranties are not sold separately, do not provide for any service beyond a guarantee of a product’s initial specifications, and are not required by law, there is no revenue deferral for these types of warranties.

Tooling Sales

We also build or contract for molds and other tools (collectively defined as “tooling”) necessary to produce our products. As with product sales, we recognize revenue when control of the tool transfers to the customer. If the tooling is highly customized with no alternative use to us and we have an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date, we transfer control and recognize revenue over time by measuring progress towards completion using the Input Method based on costs incurred relative to total estimated costs to completion. Otherwise, revenue for the tooling is recognized at the point in time when the customer approves the tool. We do not have any material significant payment terms as payment is typically either received during the mold-build process or shortly after completion.

In certain instances, we offer extended warranties on our tools above and beyond the normal standard warranties. We normally receive payment at the inception of the contract and recognize revenue over the term of the contract. We do not have any material extended warranties as of December 31, 2021 or December 31, 2020.

Service Sales

We also provide services to our pharmaceutical customers. As with product sales, we recognize revenue based on completion of each performance obligation of the service contract.

Contract Costs

We do not incur significant costs to obtain or fulfill revenue contracts.

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Credit Risk

We are exposed to credit losses primarily through our product sales, tooling sales and services to our customers. We assess each customer’s ability to pay for the products we sell by conducting a credit review. The credit review considers our expected billing exposure and timing for payment and the customer’s established credit rating or our assessment of the customer’s creditworthiness based on our analysis of their financial statements when a credit rating is not available. We also consider contract terms and conditions, country and political risks, and business strategy in our evaluation. A credit limit is established for each customer based on the outcome of this review.

We monitor our ongoing credit exposure through active review of customer balances against contract terms and due dates. Our activities include timely account reconciliation, dispute resolution and payment confirmation. We may employ collection agencies and legal counsel to pursue recovery of defaulted receivables.

Current uncertainty in credit and market conditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic may slow our collection efforts if customers experience significant difficulty accessing credit and paying their obligations, which may lead to higher than normal accounts receivable and increased CECL charges.

Practical Expedients

Significant financing component: We elected not to adjust the promised consideration for the time value of money for contracts where the difference between the time of payment and performance is one year or less.

Remaining performance obligations: We elected not to disclose the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations for our contracts that are one year or less, as the revenue is expected to be recognized within the next year. In addition, we have elected not to disclose the expected consideration related to performance obligations where we recognize revenue in the amount it has a right to invoice (e.g., usage-based pricing terms).

NOTE 3 INVENTORIES

Inventories, by component net of reserves, consisted of:

NOTE 4 GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the year ended December 31, 2021 are as follows by reporting segment:

Pharma Beauty +Home Food +Beverage Total

We have completed the annual impairment analysis of our reporting units as of October 1, 2021 for each of our reporting units. Based on our review of macroeconomic, industry, and market events and circumstances as well as the overall financial performance of the reporting units, we determined that it was more likely than not that the fair value of these reporting units was greater than their carrying amounts. No impairment was recognized during the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 or 2019.

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The table below shows a summary of intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.

Amortized intangible assets:

Aggregate amortization expense for the intangible assets above for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 was$41,072,$39,787and$27,608, respectively.

Future estimated amortization expense for the years ending December 31 is as follows:

Future amortization expense may fluctuate depending on changes in foreign currency rates. The estimates for amortization expense noted above are based upon foreign exchange rates as of December 31, 2021.

NOTE 5 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, ACCRUED AND OTHER LIABILITIES

At December 31, 2021 and 2020, accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities consisted of the following:

Customer deposits and other unearned income 86,953 87,052

NOTE 6 INCOME TAXES

Income before income taxes consists of:

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The provision (benefit) for income taxes is composed of:

Current:

Deferred:

A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes with the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 21% to income before provision for income taxes is as follows:

State income taxes (benefits), net of federal tax effect 1,616 2,396 2,622

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation (16,060) (11,625) (15,370)

Deferred tax charges (benefits), incl. tax rate changes (1,040) 4,110 —

Effective income tax rate 24.3 % 28.9 % 29.2 %

The provision for income tax was favorably impacted by excess tax benefits on deductible share-based compensation. The tax provision for 2021 reflects a $16.1 million benefit from this item compared with a $11.6 million and $15.4 million tax benefit for 2020 and 2019, respectively. The valuation allowance for all years reflects continued losses in jurisdictions where we cannot tax effect the loss. Our mix of earnings has an unfavorable tax rate impact since a majority of our pretax income is earned in higher tax jurisdictions.

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Significant deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 are composed of the following temporary differences:

Deferred Tax Assets:

Deferred Tax Liabilities:

Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) $ (1,055) $ 5,169

We evaluate the deferred tax assets and record a valuation allowance when it is believed it is more likely than not that the benefit will not be realized. We have established a valuation allowance for $41.4 million of the $47.7 million of tax effected net operating loss carryforwards. These losses are generally in locations that have not produced cumulative three year operating profit. During 2021, we recorded a $27 million deferred tax asset for net operating losses as part of the Voluntis acquisition, along with a corresponding $21.5 million valuation allowance. A valuation allowance of $3.8 million has also been established against the $7.0 million of U.S. state tax credit carryforwards.

Approximately $4.0 million of the U.S. federal tax credits will expire in the years 2026 and 2027. There is no expiration date on $43.6 million of the tax-effected net operating loss carryforwards and $4.1 million (tax effected) will expire in the years 2022 to 2041. The U.S. state tax credit carryforwards of $7.0 million (tax effected) will expire in the years 2022 to 2036.

None of the earnings accumulated outside of the U.S. will be subject to U.S. taxation under the current U.S. federal income tax laws. Aside from the pre-2020 earnings in Italy, Switzerland, and Colombia, we maintain our assertion that all other cash and distributable reserves at our non-U.S. affiliates will continue to be indefinitely reinvested. We estimate the amount of additional local income tax and withholding tax that would be payable on distributions to be in the range of $15 million to $25 million if earnings accumulated outside the U.S. are repatriated to the U.S.

We have not provided for taxes on certain tax-deferred income related to a foreign operation. The income arose predominately from government grants. Taxes of approximately $1.5 million would become payable in the event the terms of the grant are not fulfilled.

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Income Tax Uncertainties

We provide a liability for the amount of tax benefits realized from uncertain tax positions. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of income tax uncertainties is as follows:

Increases based on tax positions for the current year 262 212 412

Increases based on tax positions of prior years 3,348 790 663

Lapse of statute of limitations (322) (145) (429)

The amount of income tax uncertainties that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate is approximately $4.7 million. We estimate that it is reasonably possible that the liability for uncertain tax positions will decrease by approximately $2.8 million in the next twelve months from the resolution of various uncertain positions as a result of the completion of tax audits, litigation and the expiration of the statute of limitations in various jurisdictions.

We recognize interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income taxes. As of December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, we had approximately $4.6 million, $3.6 million and $1.7 million, respectively, accrued for the payment of interest and penalties, of which approximately $1.1 million and $1.7 million was recognized in income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $0.2 million was recognized as a tax benefit for the year ended 2019.

Aptar or its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The major tax jurisdictions we file in, with the years still subject to income tax examinations, are listed below:

Major TaxJurisdiction Tax YearsSubject toExamination

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Notes Payable, Revolving Credit Facility and Overdrafts

At December 31, 2021 and 2020, our notes payable, revolving credit facility and overdrafts, consisted of the following:

Notes payable 0.0% $ — $ 200

On June 30, 2021, we entered into an amended and restated multi-currency revolving credit facility (the "revolving credit facility") with a syndicate of banks to replace the existing facility (the "prior credit facility") maturing July 2022 and to amend and restate the unsecured term loan facility extended to our wholly-owned UK subsidiary under the prior credit facility (as amended, the "amended term facility"). The revolving credit facility matures in June 2026, subject to a maximum of twoone-year extensions in certain circumstances, and provides for unsecured financing of up to $600 million available in the U.S. and to our wholly-owned UK subsidiary. The amended term facility matures in July 2022. The revolving credit facility can be drawn in various currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, and CHF to the equivalent of $600 million, which may be increased by up to $300 million subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. As of December 31, 2021, $133 million was utilized under the revolving credit facility in the U.S., €10 million (approximately $11.4 million) was utilized by our wholly-owned UK subsidiary and $56 million remained outstanding under the amended term facility. As of December 31, 2020, under our prior credit facility, we utilized $52 million under the U.S. revolving facility and no balance was utilized under our euro-based revolving credit facility.

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There are no compensating balance requirements associated with our revolving credit facility. Each borrowing under the revolving credit facility will bear interest at rates based on LIBOR (in the case of USD), EURIBOR (in the case of EUR), SONIA (in the case of GBP), SARON (in the case of CHF), prime rates or other similar rates, in each case plus an applicable margin. The revolving credit facility provides mechanics relating to a transition away from LIBOR (in the case of USD) and the designated benchmark rates for other available currencies and the replacement of any such applicable benchmark by a replacement alternative benchmark rate or mechanism for loans made in the applicable currency. A facility fee on the total amount of the revolving credit facility is also payable quarterly, regardless of usage. The applicable margins for borrowings under the revolving credit facility and the facility fee percentage may change from time to time depending on changes in our consolidated leverage ratio. We incurred approximately $1.1 million and $1.5 million in interest and fees related to our credit facility during 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Average borrowings under the revolving credit facility and notes payable were$37.8 million and$108.1 million for 2021 and 2020, respectively. The average annual interest rate on the revolving credit facility and notes payable was1.1%and1.5%for 2021 and 2020, respectively.

In October 2020, we entered into an unsecured money market borrowing arrangement to provide short term financing of up to $30 million that is available in the U.S. No borrowing on this facility is permitted over a quarter end date. As such, no balance was utilized under this arrangement as of December 31, 2021 or December 31, 2020.

Long-Term Obligations

At December 31, 2021 and 2020, our long-term obligations consisted of the following:

Unamortized debt issuance costs (1,085) (1,663)

Current maturities of long-term obligations (142,351) (65,666)

The aggregate long-term maturities, excluding finance lease liabilities, which are discussed in Note 8, due annually for the next five years and thereafter are:

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Covenants

Our revolving credit facility and corporate long-term obligations require us to satisfy certain financial and other covenants including:

Requirement Level at December 31, 2021

Consolidated Leverage Ratio (1) Maximum of 3.50 to 1.00 1.84 to 1.00

Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio (1) Minimum of 3.00 to 1.00 19.65 to 1.00

(1)Definitions of ratios are included as part of the revolving credit facility agreement and the private placement agreements.

NOTE 8 LEASE COMMITMENTS

We lease certain warehouse, plant, and office facilities as well as certain equipment under noncancelable operating and finance leases expiring at various dates through the year 2034. Most of the operating leases contain renewal options and certain leases include options to purchase the related asset during or at the end of the lease term.

Amortization expense related to finance leases is included in depreciation expense while rent expense related to operating leases is included within cost of sales and selling research & development and administrative expenses (“SG&A”).

The components of lease expense for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:

Finance lease cost:

Amortization of right-of-use assets $ 4,228 $ 3,982

Interest on lease liabilities 1,360 1,414

Short-term lease and variable lease costs $ 12,259 $ 9,421

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 22,821 $ 23,484

Operating cash flows from finance leases 1,374 1,372

Financing cash flows from finance leases 4,349 4,436

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:

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Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:

Operating Leases

Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 62,454 $ 69,845

Accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities $ 15,356 $ 18,804

Total operating lease liabilities $ 63,366 $ 71,016

Finance Leases

Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 51,821 $ 49,760

Property, plant and equipment, net $ 41,957 $ 42,502

Long-term obligations, net of unamortized debt issuance cost 26,441 25,767

Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (in years)

Operating leases 5.2 5.0

Finance leases 7.4 7.2

Weighted Average Discount Rate

Maturities of lease liabilities as of December 31, 2021, were as follows:

OperatingLeases FinanceLeases

As of December 31, 2021, we have additional operating leases that have not yet commenced of$0.2 million and no finance leases that have not yet commenced. These operating leases will commence in 2022 with lease terms of3 years.

NOTE 9 RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS

We have various noncontributory retirement plans covering certain of our domestic and foreign employees. Benefits under our retirement plans are based on participants’ years of service and annual compensation as defined by each plan. Annual cash contributions to fund pension costs accrued under our domestic plans are generally at least equal to the minimum funding amounts required by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”). Certain pension commitments under our foreign plans are also funded according to local requirements or at our discretion.

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Effective January 1, 2021, our domestic noncontributory retirement plans were closed to new employees and employees who were rehired after December 31, 2020. These employees are instead eligible for additional contribution to their defined contribution 401(k) employee savings plan. All domestic employees with hire/rehire dates prior to January 1, 2021 are still eligible for the domestic pension plans and continue to accrue plan benefits after this date.

The following table presents the changes in the benefit obligations and plan assets for the most recent two years for our domestic and foreign plans.

Domestic Plans Foreign Plans

Change in benefit obligation:

Curtailment/Settlement — — 5 —

Prior service cost — — — (2,701)

Foreign currency translation adjustment — — (9,003) 11,252

Domestic Plans Foreign Plans

Change in plan assets:

Transfer — — 124 —

Foreign currency translation adjustment — — (6,012) 6,508

The following table presents the funded status amounts recognized in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.

Domestic Plans Foreign Plans

Non-current assets $ — $ — $ 1,832 $ 81

The following table presents the amounts not recognized as components of periodic benefit cost that are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.

Domestic Plans Foreign Plans

Net prior service cost — — 509 675

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Changes in benefit obligations and plan assets recognized in other comprehensive income in 2021, 2020 and 2019 are as follows:

Domestic Plans

Foreign Plans

Current year prior service cost — 2,701 451

Transfer Prior service Cost — — (18)

Transfer Actuarial (loss) gain — — (126)

Amortization of prior service cost 166 398 449

Components of net periodic benefit cost:

Domestic Plans

Foreign Plans

Amortization of prior service cost 166 398 449

Special termination benefit charge — — 65

The accumulated benefit obligation (“ABO”) for our domestic defined benefit pension plans was $236.3 million and$249.8 million at 2021 and 2020, respectively. The ABO for our foreign defined benefit pension plans was$96.0 million and$103.1 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

The following table provides the projected benefit obligation (“PBO”), ABO, and fair value of plan assets for all pension plans with an ABO in excess of plan assets as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.

Domestic Plans Foreign Plans

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The following table provides the PBO, ABO and fair value of plan assets for all pension plans with a PBO in excess of plan assets as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.

Domestic Plans Foreign Plans

Assumptions:

Domestic Plans Foreign Plans

We develop the expected long-term rate of return assumptions based on historical experience and by evaluating input from the plans’ asset managers, including the managers’ review of asset class return expectations and benchmarks, economic indicators and long-term inflation assumptions.

In order to determine the 2022 net periodic benefit cost, we expect to use the December 31, 2021 discount rates, December 31, 2021 rates of compensation increase assumptions and the same assumed long-term returns on domestic and foreign plan assets used for the 2021 net periodic benefit cost.

Our domestic and foreign pension plan weighted-average asset allocations at December 31, 2021 and 2020 by asset category are as follows:

Plan Assets:

Domestic Plans Assets at December 31, Foreign Plans Assets at December 31,

Equity securities 48 % 48 % 6 % 5 %

Fixed income securities 27 % 28 % 1 % 1 %

Corporate debt securities — — 2 % 2 %

Infrastructure 8 % 7 % — —

Hedge funds 11 % 10 % — —

Money market 1 % 2 % 1 % — %

Investment Funds — — 90 % 92 %

Real estate 5 % 5 % — —

Our investment strategy for our domestic and foreign pension plans is to maximize the long-term rate of return on plan assets within an acceptable level of risk. The investment policy strives to have assets sufficiently diversified so that adverse or unexpected results from one security type will not have an unduly detrimental impact on the entire portfolio and accordingly, establishes a target allocation for each asset category within the portfolio. The domestic plan asset allocation is reviewed on a quarterly basis and the foreign plan asset allocation is reviewed annually. Rebalancing occurs as needed to comply with the investment strategy. The domestic plan target allocation for 2022 is60%equity securities and40%fixed income securities and infrastructure. The foreign plan target allocation for 2022 is100%investment funds.

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Authoritative guidelines require the categorization of assets and liabilities into three levels based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to price the assets or liabilities. Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, whereas Level 3 generally requires significant management judgment. The three levels are defined as follows:

•Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

•Level 2: Observable inputs other than those included in Level 1. For example, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets.

•Level 3: Unobservable inputs reflecting management’s own assumptions about the inputs used in pricing the asset or liability.

Cash and Short-term Securities (a) $ 1,864 $ 1,864 $ — $ — $ 547 $ 547 $ — $ —

USD — 1,864 — — — — — —

EUR — — — — — 539 — —

Others — — — — — 8 — —

U.S. Large Cap Equities — 49,637 — — — — — —

U.S. Small Cap Equities — 9,112 — — — — — —

International Equities — 24,178 — — — 4,881 — —

Corporate debts securities $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 1,413 $ 1,413 $ — $ —

Euro Corporate Bonds (a) — — — — — 1,413 — —

Mutual Funds in Equities (a) — — — — — 4,576 — —

Mutual Funds in Bonds (a) — — — — — 20,810 — —

Mutual Funds Diversified (a)(b) — — — — — 995 51,427 —

Investments at Net Asset Value per Share 74,395 — — — — — — —

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Cash and Short-term Securities (a) $ 3,207 $ 3,207 $ — $ — $ 415 $ 415 $ — $ —

USD — 3,207 — — — — — —