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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
xANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 29, 201825, 2021
or
oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________ to __________


Commission File Number 001-37482
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The Kraft Heinz Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
46-2078182
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
46-2078182
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
One PPG Place,
Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania
15222
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
15222
(Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (412) 456-5700


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par valueKHCThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None.
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o No x
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes o No x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes o No x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.







Large accelerated filerx
Accelerated filero
Non-accelerated filero
Smaller reporting companyo
Emerging growth companyo
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x

The aggregate market value of the shares of common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant, computed by reference to the closing price of such stock as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second quarter, was $38$28 billion. As of June 5, 2019,February 12, 2022, there were 1,219,938,8041,223,740,203 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.

Documents Incorporated by Reference
Portions of the registrant's definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with its annual meeting of stockholders expected to be held on May 5, 2022 are incorporated by reference into Part III hereof.






Table of Contents





Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “Kraft Heinz,” and the “Company” each refer to The Kraft Heinz Company and all of its consolidated subsidiaries.





Forward-Looking Statements
This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains a number of forward-looking statements. Words such as “anticipate,” “reflect,” “invest,” “see,” “make,” “expect,” “give,” “deliver,” “drive,” “believe,” “improve,” “assess,” “reassess,” “remain,” “evaluate,” “grow,” “will,” “plan,” “intend,” and variations of such words and similar future or conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our plans, impacts of accounting standards and guidance, growth, legal matters, taxes, costs and cost savings, impairments, and dividends. These forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations and are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and beyond our control.
Important factors that may affect our business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the impacts of COVID-19 and government and consumer responses; operating in a highly competitive industry; our ability to correctly predict, identify, and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand, to offer new products to meet those changes, and to respond to competitive innovation; changes in the retail landscape or the loss of key retail customers; changes in our relationships with significant customers or suppliers, andor in other business relationships; our ability to maintain, extend, and expand our reputation and brand image; our ability to leverage our brand value to compete against private label products; our ability to drive revenue growth in our key product categories or platforms, increase our market share, or add products that are in faster-growing and more profitable categories; product recalls or other product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions;climate change and legal or regulatory responses; our ability to identify, complete, or realize the benefits from strategic acquisitions, alliances, divestitures, joint ventures, or other investments; our ability to successfully execute our strategic initiatives; the impacts of our international operations; our ability to protect intellectual property rights; our ownership structure; our ability to realize the anticipated benefits from prior or future streamlining actions to reduce fixed costs, simplify or improve processes, and improve our competitiveness; our level of indebtedness, as well as our ability to successfully executecomply with covenants under our strategic initiatives;debt instruments; additional impairments of the impactscarrying amounts of goodwill or other indefinite-lived intangible assets; foreign exchange rate fluctuations; volatility in commodity, energy, and other input costs; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the commodity derivatives we use; compliance with laws and regulations and related legal claims or regulatory enforcement actions; failure to maintain an effective system of internal controls; a downgrade in our credit rating; the impact of future sales of our international operations;common stock in the public market; our ability to continue to pay a regular dividend and the amounts of any such dividends; unanticipated business disruptions and natural events in the locations in which we or our customers, suppliers, distributors, or regulators operate; economic and political conditions in the United States and in various other nations where we do business; changes in our management team or other key personnel and our ability to hire or retain key personnel or a highly skilled and diverse global workforce; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data, or breaches of security; impacts of natural events in the locations in which we or our customers, suppliers, distributors, or regulators operate; our ownership structure; our indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; additional impairments of the carrying amounts of goodwill or other indefinite-lived intangible assets; exchange rate fluctuations; volatility in commodity, energy, and other input costs; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives we use; increased pension, labor, and people-related expenses; compliance withchanges in tax laws regulations, and related interpretations and related legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions, including additional risks and uncertainties related to our restatement and any potential actions resulting from the Securities and Exchange Commission’s ongoing investigation, as well as potential additional subpoenas, litigation, and regulatory proceedings; an inability to remediate the material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting or additional material weaknesses or other deficiencies in the future or the failure to maintain an effective system of internal controls; our failure to prepare and timely file our periodic reports; the restatement of certain of our previously issued consolidated financial statements, which resulted in unanticipated costs and may affect investor confidence and raise reputational issues; our ability to protect intellectual property rights; tax law changes or interpretations; the impact of future sales of our common stock in the public markets; our ability to continue to pay a regular dividend and the amounts of any such dividends; volatility of capital markets and other macroeconomic factors; and other factors. For additional information on these and other factors that could affect our forward-looking statements, see Item 1A, Risk Factors. We disclaim and do not undertake any obligation to update, revise, or revisewithdraw any forward-looking statement in this report, except as required by applicable law or regulation.


Explanatory Note
General
On May 2, 2019, management, in consultation with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors, concluded that our audited consolidated financial statements and related disclosures for the fiscal years ended December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 included in our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, and each of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarterly and year-to-date periods in fiscal year 2017 and each of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarterly and year-to-date periods for the nine months ended September 29, 2018 included in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q (unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarterly periods ended September 29, 2018, June 30, 2018, March 31, 2018, and September 30, 2017) and Form 10-Q/A (unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the quarterly periods ended July 1, 2017 and April 1, 2017) should no longer be relied upon due to misstatements that are described in greater detail below, and that we would restate such financial statements to make the necessary accounting corrections. We discussed this conclusion with our independent registered public accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Restatement
This Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2018 includes audited consolidated financial statements at December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 and for the years ended December 29, 2018, December 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, as well as relevant unaudited interim financial information for the quarterly periods ended December 29, 2018, September 29, 2018, June 30, 2018, March 31, 2018, December 30, 2017, September 30, 2017, July 1, 2017, and April 1, 2017. We have restated certain information within this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including our consolidated financial statements at December 30, 2017 and for the years ended December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, selected financial data at and for the year ended January 3, 2016, and the relevant unaudited interim financial information for the quarterly periods ended September 29, 2018, June 30, 2018, March 31, 2018, December 30, 2017, September 30, 2017, July 1, 2017, and April 1, 2017 (collectively known as the “Financial Statements”).
Restatement Background
As described in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on May 6, 2019, management noted certain misstatements contained in the Financial Statements relating principally to the accounting treatment for supplier contracts and related arrangements. As previously disclosed, we received a subpoena from the SEC in October 2018related to our procurement area, specifically the accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls related to our procurement function, including, but not limited to, agreements, side agreements, and changes or modifications to agreements with our suppliers. Following the receipt of this subpoena, we, together with external counsel and forensic accountants, and subsequently, under the oversight of the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”), conducted an internal investigation into the procurement area and related matters. As a result of the findings from this internal investigation, which is now complete and which identified that multiple employees in the procurement area engaged in misconduct, we corrected prior period misstatements that generally increased the total cost of products sold in prior financial periods. These misstatements principally related to the incorrect timing of when certain cost and rebate elements associated with supplier contracts and related arrangements were initially recognized. The findings from the internal investigation did not identify any misconduct by any member of the senior management team. We continue to cooperate with the SEC concerning its investigation of these matters.
In connection with the internal investigation, we also conducted a comprehensive review of supplier contracts and related arrangements to identify other potential misstatements in the timing of the recognition of supplier rebates, incentive payments, and pricing arrangements. The review identified further misstatements, which we also investigated and have been unable to conclude if they resulted from the misconduct described above. These misstatements were primarily related to certain supplier contracts and related arrangements where the allocation of value of all or a portion of rebates and up-front payments to contractual elements in the current period should have been deferred and recognized over an applicable contractual period. We corrected these misstatements to defer the up-front consideration from suppliers when the retention or receipt of that consideration was contingent upon future events and to correctly recognize the consideration as a reduction of cost of products sold over the terms of the arrangements with the suppliers.


Our internal investigation and review identified adjustments that resulted in an understatement of cost of products sold totaling $208 million, including $175 million relating to the periods up through September 29, 2018 that are being restated in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The misstatements of cost of products sold related to our internal investigation and review included $22 million for fiscal year 2018, $94 million for fiscal year 2017, $35 million for fiscal year 2016, and $24 million for fiscal year 2015. We do not believe that the misstatements are quantitatively material to any period presented in our prior financial statements. However, due to the qualitative nature of the matters identified in our internal investigation, including the number of years over which the misconduct occurred and the number of transactions, suppliers, and procurement employees involved, we determined that it would be appropriate to correct the misstatements in our previously issued consolidated financial statements by restating such financial statements. The restatement also included corrections for additional identified out-of-period and uncorrected misstatements in the impacted periods. Accordingly, we have restated our consolidated financial statements and the impacted amounts within the accompanying footnotes thereto.
In addition, the statements of income for fiscal years 2017 and 2016, as previously reported, did not originally reflect the adoption of accounting standards update (“ASU”) 2017-07 related to the presentation of net periodic benefit cost (pension and postretirement cost). This ASU was adopted in the first quarter of 2018 and was applied retrospectively for statement of income presentation of service cost components and other net periodic benefit cost components. The restated statements of income for fiscal years 2017 and 2016 reflect the retrospective application of ASU 2017-07 and are labeled “As Recast.”
Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements
This Annual Report on Form 10-K restates amounts included in the 2017 Annual Report described above, including the audited consolidated financial statements at December 30, 2017 and for the fiscal years ended December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. In addition to the misstatements related to the supplier contracts and related arrangements, including the misstatements related to lease classification, we corrected additional identified out-of-period and uncorrected misstatements that were not material, individually or in the aggregate, to our consolidated financial statements. These misstatements were related to customer incentive program expense misclassifications, balance sheet misclassifications, income taxes, impairments, and other misstatements.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, inItem 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information.
The relevant unaudited interim financial information for the quarterly periods ended September 29, 2018, June 30, 2018, March 31, 2018, December 30, 2017, September 30, 2017, July 1, 2017, and April 1, 2017, has also been restated. The 2018 quarterly restatements will be effective with the filing of our future 2019 unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statement filings in Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
See Note 23, Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited), inItem 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for such restated information, and see Supplemental Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information, in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, for additional interim financial information.
Selected financial information for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2016 has also been restated. See Item 6, Selected Financial Data.
This restatement resulted in the following decreases to our results:

 For the Nine Months Ended For the Year Ended
 
September 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 (in millions, except per share data)
Net income$(2) $(58) $(36)
Adjusted EBITDA(a)
(35) (106) (79)
Diluted earnings per common share
 (0.04) (0.03)
Adjusted EPS(a)
(0.01) (0.05) (0.02)
(a)
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section within Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, for the related definitions and reconciliations.



Control Considerations
In connection with the restatement, management has assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. Based on this assessment, management identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting resulting in the conclusion by our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 29, 2018. Management has taken and is taking additional steps to remediate the material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting. See Item 9A, Controls and Procedures, for additional information related to these material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting and the related remedial measures.
Additional Information Specific to Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Asset Impairment
We announced on February 21, 2019 that as part of our normal quarterly reporting procedures and planning processes for the fourth quarter of 2018, the fair values of certain goodwill and intangible assets were below their carrying amounts. As a result, we announced non-cash impairment losses of $15.4 billion to lower the carrying amount of goodwill in certain reporting units, primarily U.S. Refrigerated and Canada Retail, and certain intangible assets, primarily the Kraft and Oscar Mayer brands. As disclosed in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 6, 2019, we subsequently identified errors in the calculations performed in connection with the interim goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing in the fourth quarter of 2018. Specifically, we identified certain errors in projected net cash flows and allocations to certain brands. Correcting this allocation error resulted in an increase to the impairment losses initially calculated for brands of approximately $278 million, partially offset by a reduction to the impairment losses initially calculated for reporting units of approximately $171 million.
In addition, the corrections to the carrying values on our balance sheet at December 29, 2018 recorded as part of the correction of the procurement-related misstatements described above resulted in an adjustment to the carrying amounts of certain reporting units, and therefore resulted in a reduction to goodwill impairment losses of approximately $92 million. The net impact of these misstatements was an increase of approximately $15 million from the $15.4 billion total impairment losses in the fourth quarter of 2018 previously announced in our earnings release and investor call on February 21, 2019.
As discussed in Item 9A, Controls and Procedures, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we did not design and maintain effective controls to reassess the level of precision used to review the allocation of cash flow projections to certain brands used as a basis for performing our fourth quarter 2018 interim impairment assessments in response to the significant reduction in, and in certain instances elimination of, the excess fair value over carrying amount for certain brands that resulted from the changing business environment. This material weakness resulted in the errors in the calculations performed in connection with the interim goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing in the fourth quarter of 2018, as described above, because approximately five to ten percent of cash flows were not subjected to our control procedures. This material weakness arose during our interim impairment testing in the fourth quarter of 2018 due to the significant reduction in excess fair value over carrying amount for certain brands as noted above, which required us to increase the percentage of cash flows subject to our control procedures to nearly one hundred percent. This did not result in a misstatement of any previously reported consolidated financial statements but was determined to be a material weakness because it could have resulted in a material misstatement that would not have been prevented or detected.
PART I
Item 1. Business.
General
For 150 years, we have produced some of the world’s most beloved productsWe are driving transformation at The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC), inspired by our Purpose, Let’s Make Life Delicious. Our Vision is To BeConsumers are at the Best Food Company, Growing a Better World. We are onecenter of the largest global food and beverage companies, with 2018everything we do. With 2021 net sales of approximately $26 billion. Our portfolio is a diverse mix ofbillion, we are committed to growing our iconic and emerging brands.food and beverage brands on a global scale. We leverage our scale and agility to unleash the full power of Kraft Heinz across a portfolio of six consumer-driven product platforms. As the guardians of these brands and the creators of innovative new products, we areglobal citizens, we’re dedicated to making a sustainable, ethical impact while helping feed the sustainable health of our people and our planet.world in healthy, responsible ways.
On July 2, 2015, through a series of transactions, we consummated the merger of Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (“Kraft”) with and into a wholly-owned subsidiary of H.J. Heinz Holding Corporation (“Heinz”) (the “2015 Merger”). At the closing of the 2015 Merger, Heinz was renamed The Kraft Heinz Company, and H. J. Heinz Company changed its name to Kraft Heinz Foods Company.
Before the consummation of the 2015 Merger, Heinz was controlled by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (“Berkshire Hathaway”) and 3G Global Food Holdings, L.P.LP (“3G Global Food Holdings” and, together with its affiliates, “3G Capital”) (together,(3G Capital together with Berkshire Hathaway, the “Sponsors”), following their acquisition of H. J. Heinz Company on June 7, 2013.2013 (the “2013 Heinz Acquisition”).


We operate on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year ending on the last Saturday in December in each calendar year. Unless the context requires otherwise, references to years and quarters contained herein pertain to our fiscal years and fiscal quarters. Our 2021 fiscal year was a 52-week period that ended on December 25, 2021, the 2020 fiscal year was a 52-week period that ended on December 26, 2020, and the 2019 fiscal year was a 52-week period that ended on December 28, 2019.
Reportable SegmentsSegments:
We manage and report our operating results through four segments. We have three reportable segments defined by geographic region: United States, International, and Canada.
During the fourth quarter of 2021, certain organizational changes were announced that will impact our future internal reporting and reportable segments. As a result of these changes, we plan to combine our United States and Canada zones to form the North America zone, and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (“EMEA”). Our remaining businesses are combined and disclosed as “Rest of World.” Rest of World comprisesexpect to have two operating segments: Latinreportable segments, North America and Asia Pacific (“APAC”).
OurInternational. We expect that any change to our reportable segments reflect a change,will be effective in the firstsecond quarter of our fiscal year 2018, to reorganize our international businesses to better align our global geographies. We moved our Middle East and Africa businesses from the historical Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (“AMEA”) operating segment into the historical Europe reportable segment, forming the new EMEA reportable segment. The remaining businesses from the AMEA operating segment became the APAC operating segment. We have reflected this change in all historical periods presented.2022.
See Note 22, 21, Segment Reporting, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for our geographic financial information by segment.
COVID-19 Pandemic:
The ongoing spread of COVID-19 throughout the United States and internationally, as well as measures implemented by governmental authorities and private businesses in an attempt to minimize transmission of the virus (including social distancing mandates, shelter-in-place orders, vaccine mandates, and business restrictions and shutdowns) and consumer responses to such measures and the pandemic have had and continue to have negative and positive implications for portions of our business. Though many areas have relaxed restrictions, varying levels remain throughout the world, are continuously evolving, and may be increased, including as a result of further outbreaks, resurgences, or the emergence of new variants.
We have been actively monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on our business. In 2020, particularly in March and April, we experienced consolidated net sales growth as higher demand for our retail products more than offset declines in our foodservice business. In 2021, we continued to experience strong retail demand compared to pre-pandemic periods. However, retail consumption declined when compared to the comparable 2020 period based on the strong consumer demand early on in the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in March and April 2020. Beginning in the second quarter of 2021 and continuing through year end, our foodservice business experienced increased consumer demand compared to the comparable 2020 periods, which were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we continue to see decreased foodservice demand in certain parts of our global business, including the United States and Canada, compared to pre-pandemic periods. COVID-19 and its impacts are unprecedented and continuously evolving, and the long-term impacts to our financial condition and results of operations are still uncertain.
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Resources
Trademarks and Intellectual PropertyProperty:
Our trademarks are material to our business and are among our most valuable assets. Depending on the country, trademarks generally remain valid for as long as they are in use or their registration status is maintained. Trademark registrations generally are for renewable, fixed terms. Significant trademarks by segment based on net sales in 20182021 were:
Majority Owned and Licensed Trademarks
United StatesKraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Velveeta, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Planters, Maxwell House, Capri Sun*, Ore-Ida, Maxwell House, Kool-Aid, Jell-O
CanadaInternationalKraft, Cracker Barrel, Heinz, Philadelphia, Maxwell House, Classico, McCafe*, P’Tit Quebec, Tassimo*
EMEAHeinz, Plasmon, Pudliszki, Honig, HP, Kraft, Benedicta, Karvan Cevitam
Rest of WorldHeinz, ABC, Master, Quero, Kraft, Golden Circle, Wattie's, Glucon-D, ComplanQuero, Plasmon, Wattie’s, Pudliszki
CanadaKraft, Philadelphia, Heinz, Classico, Maxwell House
*Used under license. Additionally, our license to use the McCafe brand in Canada will expire in December 2019.
In the fourth quarter of 2018, we announced our plans to divest certain assets and operations, predominantly in Canada and India, including the intellectual property rights to Cracker Barrel and P’Tit Quebec in Canada, as well as Glucon-D and Complan globally. See Note 5, Acquisitions and Divestitures, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information on these transactions.
We sell certain products under brands we license from third parties. In 2018,2021, brands used under licenses from third parties included Capri Sun packaged drink pouches for sale in the United States, TGI Fridays frozen snacks and appetizers in the United States and Canada, McCafe ground, whole bean, and on-demand single cup coffees in the United States and Canada, and Taco Bell Home Originals Mexican-style food products in U.S. grocery stores.States. In addition, in our agreements with Mondelēz International, Inc. (“Mondelēz International”z”), following the spin-off of Kraft from Mondelēz International in 2012, we each granted the other party various licenses to use certain of our and their respective intellectual property rights in named jurisdictions for certain periods of time. In 2021, in our agreements with an affiliate of Groupe Lactalis (“Lactalis”), related to the sale of certain assets in our global cheese business, we each granted the other party various licenses to use certain of our and their respective intellectual property rights in perpetuity, including perpetual licenses for the Kraft and Velveeta brands for certain cheese products.
We also own numerous patents worldwide. We consider our portfolio of patents, patent applications, patent licenses under patents owned by third parties, proprietary trade secrets, technology, know-how processes, and related intellectual property rights to be material to our operations. Patents, issued or applied for, cover inventions ranging from packaging techniques to processes relating to specific products and to the products themselves. While our patent portfolio is material to our business, the loss of one patent or a group of related patents would not have a material adverse effect on our business.
Our issued patents extend for varying periods according to the date of the patent application filing or grant and the legal term of patents in the various countries where patent protection is obtained. The actual protection afforded by a patent, which can vary from country to country, depends upon the type of patent, the scope of its coverage as determined by the patent office or courts in the country, and the availability of legal remedies in the country.

Raw Materials and Packaging:

We manufacture (and contract for the manufacture of) our products from a wide variety of raw materials. We purchase and use large quantities of commodities, including dairy products, meat products, coffee beans, soybean and vegetable oils, sugar and other sweeteners, tomatoes, potatoes, corn products, wheat products, nuts, and cocoa products, to manufacture our products. In addition, we purchase and use significant quantities of resins, fiberboard, metals, and cardboard to package our products, and we use electricity, diesel fuel, and natural gas in the manufacturing and distribution of our products. For commodities that we use across many of our product categories, such as corrugated paper and energy, we coordinate sourcing requirements and centralize procurement to leverage our scale. In addition, some of our product lines and brands separately source raw materials that are specific to their operations. We source these commodities from a variety of providers, including large, international producers and smaller, local, independent sellers. Where appropriate, we seek to establish preferred purchaser status and have developed strategic partnerships with many of our suppliers with the objective of achieving favorable pricing and dependable supply for many of our commodities. The prices of raw materials that we use in our products are affected by external factors, such as global competition for resources, currency fluctuations, severe weather or global climate change, pandemics, consumer, industrial, or investment demand, and changes in governmental regulation and trade, tariffs, alternative energy, and agricultural programs. In 2021, we experienced higher than expected commodity costs and supply chain costs, including logistics, procurement, and manufacturing costs, largely due to inflationary pressures. We expect this cost inflation to remain elevated through at least 2022.
Our procurement teams monitor worldwide supply and cost trends so we can obtain ingredients and packaging needed for production at competitive prices. Although the prices of our principal raw materials can be expected to fluctuate, we believe there will be an adequate supply of the raw materials we use and that they are generally available from numerous sources. We use a range of hedging techniques in an effort to limit the impact of price fluctuations on many of our principal raw materials. However, we do not fully hedge against changes in commodity prices, and our hedging strategies may not protect us from increases in specific raw material costs. We actively monitor changes to commodity costs so that we can seek to mitigate the effect through pricing and other operational measures.
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Research and Development
Our research and development focusesefforts focus on achieving the following four objectives:
product innovations, renovations, and new technologies to meet changing consumer needs and drive growth;
world-class and uncompromising food safety, quality, and consistency;
superior, customer-preferred product and package performance; and
continuous process improvement and product optimization in pursuit of cost reductions.
Competition
Our products are sold in highly competitive marketplaces, which have experienced increased concentration and the growing presence of e-commerce retailers, large-format retailers, and discounters. CompetitorsOur competitors include large national and international food and beverage companies and numerous local and regional companies. We compete with both branded and private label products sold by retailers, wholesalers, and cooperatives. We compete on the basis of product innovation, price, product quality, and innovation,nutritional value, service, taste, convenience, brand recognition and loyalty, service,effectiveness of marketing and distribution, promotional activity, and the ability to identify and satisfy changing consumer preferences, the introduction of new products and the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and marketing programs, distribution, shelf space, merchandising support, and price.preferences. Improving our market position or introducing new products requires substantial advertising and promotional expenditures.
Sales
Sales and CustomersCustomers:
Our products are sold through our own sales organizations and through independent brokers, agents, and distributors to chain, wholesale, cooperative and independent grocery accounts, convenience stores, drug stores, value stores, bakeries, pharmacies, mass merchants, club stores, foodservice distributors, and institutions, including hotels, restaurants, hospitals, health care facilities, and certain government agencies. Our products are also sold online through various e-commerce platforms and retailers. Our largest customer, Walmart Inc., represented approximately 21%22% of our net sales in 2018,both 2021 and 2020 and approximately 21% of our net sales in 2017, and approximately 22% of our net sales in 2016.2019.
Additionally, we have significantkey customers in different regions around the world; however, none of these customers are individually materialsignificant to our consolidated business. In 2018,2021, the five largest customers in our U.S.United States segment accounted for approximately 49%50% of U.S.United States segment net sales, the five largest customers in our International segment accounted for approximately 17% of International segment net sales, and the five largest customers in our Canada segment accounted for approximately 71%74% of Canada segment net sales.
We manage our sales portfolio through six consumer-driven product platforms. A platform is a lens created for the portfolio based on a grouping of real consumer needs and includes the five largest customers infollowing for Kraft Heinz: Taste Elevation, Fast Fresh Meals, Easy Meals Made Better, Real Food Snacking, Flavorful Hydration, and Easy Indulgent Desserts. The platforms are modular and configurable by reportable segment and market. Further, each platform is assigned a role within our EMEAbusiness to help inform our resource allocation and investment decisions, which are made at the reportable segment accounted for approximately 26%level. These roles include: Grow, Energize, and Stabilize. The role of a platform may also vary by reportable segment and market. The platform approach helps us to manage our business efficiently, including the oversight of our EMEA segmentvarious product categories and brands, and transforms the way we plan for our growth.
Net Sales by Platform:
In 2021, following the divestiture of certain of our global cheese businesses, we reorganized certain products within our platforms to reflect how we plan to manage our business going forward, including the role assigned to these products and platforms within our business. We have reflected these changes in all historical periods presented. Net sales by platform as a percentage of consolidated net sales.sales for the periods presented were:
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Taste Elevation28 %26 %26 %
Fast Fresh Meals25 %26 %25 %
Easy Meals Made Better19 %19 %17 %
Real Food Snacking%%%
Flavorful Hydration%%%
Easy Indulgent Desserts%%%
Other10 %10 %13 %
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Net Sales by Product CategoryCategory:
In 2018, we reorganized the products within our product categories to reflect how we manage our business. We have reflected this change for all historical periods presented. The product categories that contributed 10% or more to consolidated net sales in any of the periods presented were:
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Condiments and sauces26% 25% 24%
Cheese and dairy20% 21% 21%
Ambient foods10% 10% 9%
Frozen and chilled foods10% 10% 10%
Meats and seafood10% 10% 10%


Raw Materials and Packaging
We manufacture (and contract for the manufacture of) our products from a wide variety of raw materials. We purchase and use large quantities of commodities, including dairy products, meat products, coffee beans, nuts, tomatoes, potatoes, soybean and vegetable oils, sugar and other sweeteners, corn products, and wheat products, to manufacture our products. In addition, we purchase and use significant quantities of resins, metals, and cardboard to package our products and natural gas to operate our facilities. For commodities that we use across many of our product categories, such as corrugated paper and energy, we coordinate sourcing requirements and centralize procurement to leverage our scale. In addition, some of our product lines and brands separately source raw materials that are specific to their operations. We source these commodities from a variety of providers, including large, international producers and smaller, local, independent sellers. Where appropriate, we seek to establish preferred purchaser status and have developed strategic partnerships with many of our suppliers with the objective of achieving favorable pricing and dependable supply for many of our commodities. The prices of raw materials and agricultural materials that we use in our products are affected by external factors, such as global competition for resources, currency fluctuations, severe weather or global climate change, consumer, industrial or investment demand, and changes in governmental regulation and trade, tariffs, alternative energy, and agricultural programs.
Our procurement teams monitor worldwide supply and cost trends so we can obtain ingredients and packaging needed for production at competitive prices. Although the prices of our principal raw materials can be expected to fluctuate, we believe there will be an adequate supply of the raw materials we use and that they are generally available from numerous sources. We use a range of hedging techniques in an effort to limit the impact of price fluctuations on many of our principal raw materials. However, we do not fully hedge against changes in commodity prices, and our hedging strategies may not protect us from increases in specific raw material costs. We actively monitor changes to commodity costs so that we can seek to mitigate the effect through pricing and other operational measures.
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Condiments and sauces28 %26 %26 %
Cheese and dairy19 %20 %20 %
Ambient foods11 %11 %10 %
Frozen and chilled foods10 %10 %%
Meats and seafood10 %10 %10 %
Seasonality and Working Capital
Although crops constituting certain of our raw food ingredients are harvested on a seasonal basis, the majority of our products are produced throughout the year.
Seasonal factors inherent in our business change the demand for products, including holidays, changes in seasons, or other annual events. While these factors influence our quarterly net sales, operating income/(loss), and cash flows at the product level, unless the timing of such events shift period-over-period (e.g., a shift in Easter timing), this seasonality does not typically have a significant effect on our consolidated results of operations or segment results.
For information related to our cash flows provided by/(used for) operating activities, including working capital items, see Liquidity and Capital Resources in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, of this report.
Employees
We had approximately 38,000 employees as of December 29, 2018.
Government Regulation
The manufacture and sale of consumer food and beverage products is highly regulated. Our business operations, including the production, transportation, storage, distribution, sale, display, advertising, marketing, labeling, quality and safety of our products and their ingredients, and our occupational safety, health, and privacy practices, are subject to various laws and regulations. These laws and regulations are administered by federal, state, and local government agencies in the United States, as well as government entities and agencies outside the United States in markets where our products are manufactured, distributed, or sold. In the United States, our activities are subject to regulation by various federal government agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Federal Trade Commission, Department of Labor, Department of Commerce, and Environmental Protection Agency, as well as various state and local agencies. We are also subject to numerous similar and other laws and regulations outside of the United States, including but not limited to laws and regulations governing food safety, health and safety, anti-corruption, and data privacy. In our business dealings, we are also required to comply with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”), the U.K. Bribery Act, the U.S. Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act, and various other anti-corruption regulations in the regions in which we operate. We rely on legal and operational compliance programs, as well as in-house and outside counsel, to guide our businesses in complying with applicable laws and regulations of the countries in which we do business. In addition, the United Kingdom's impending withdrawal from the European Union (commonly referred to as “Brexit”) and other regulatory regime changes may add cost and complexity to our compliance efforts.


Environmental RegulationRegulation:
Our activities throughout the world are highly regulated and subject to government oversight regarding environmental matters. Various laws concerning the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials and the operation of facilities in environmentally sensitive locations may impact aspects of our operations.
In the United States, where a significant portion of our business operates, these laws and regulations include the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”). CERCLA imposes joint and several liability on each potentially responsible party. We are involved in a number of active proceedings in the United States under CERCLA (and other similar state actions under similar legislation) related to our current operations and certain closed, inactive, or divested operations for which we retain liability.
As of December 29, 2018,25, 2021, we had accrued an amount we deemed appropriate for environmental remediation. Based on information currently available, we believe that the ultimate resolution of existing environmental remediation actions and our compliance in general with environmental laws and regulations will not have a material effect on our earnings or financial condition. However, it is difficult to predict with certainty the potential impact of future compliance efforts and environmental remedial actions and thus, future costs associated with such matters may exceed current reserves.
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Human Capital Management
We are driven by our Purpose, our Vision To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally, and our Values—We are consumer obsessed, We dare to do better every day, We champion great people, We demand diversity, We do the right thing, and We own it. We recognize that a strong company culture is vital to our overall success. Our Purpose, Vision, and Values are the foundation upon which our culture is built. They represent the expectations we have for ourselves and the environment we aspire to create for our Company. Our Board of Directors (“Board”), through the Compensation Committee, oversees our human resources strategy and key policies.
Engagement and Retention:
We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining diverse, world-class talent and creating an engaging and inclusive culture that embodies our Purpose, Vision, and Values. As of December 25, 2021, Kraft Heinz had approximately 36,000 employees globally. Driven by our Value We champion great people, we are committed to supporting our employees’ health, safety, and professional development and to rewarding outstanding performance at every level. Our compensation, benefits, recognition, and LiveWell programs are designed to attract and retain highly skilled talent, meet individual and family needs, and inspire, celebrate, and engage our people and teams through active listening channels.
Guided by our Values, we conduct a global engagement survey annually to provide our employees with an opportunity to share anonymous feedback with management across a variety of topic areas. Leaders review the results to help determine where changes are needed to support our people and teams.
Wellbeing and Safety:
Our employees’ health, safety, and wellbeing are of the utmost importance. We establish and administer company-wide policies and processes to protect the health, safety, and security of our employees, subcontractors, and all those who visit our facilities, and to comply with applicable regulations. We review and monitor our performance closely to drive continuous improvement. In 2021, our Total Recordable Incident Rate (“TRIR”) was 0.62 globally. TRIR is a medical incident rate based on the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) record-keeping criteria (injuries per 200,000 hours).
In response to the emergence of COVID-19 in early 2020, we provided enhanced benefits and implemented additional workplace safety programs and processes in all our manufacturing facilities, many of which have continued through 2021. In 2021, we also began a limited return to office for our global office populations with heightened in-office health and safety protocols that followed local regulations. As the circumstances and impacts of COVID-19 continue to evolve, we regularly evaluate our response to adapt and protect the health and safety of our employees, while supporting consumers and our communities.
Our global LiveWell program addresses physical, emotional, financial, and social health and wellbeing. We have continued to champion the LiveWell program’s holistic approach to wellbeing in response to COVID-19 with enhanced programs, including healthcare benefits, disability, and employee assistance initiatives.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging:
We live our Value of We demand diversity by focusing on three strategic areas: hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, developing inclusive leaders, and tracking and reporting our progress. In 2021, we shared our 2025 diversity, inclusion, and belonging aspirations, which include that 50% of our global management positions be filled by women and 30% of our salaried U.S. employee population identify as people of color. As of December 25, 2021:
39% of employees in management positions globally identified as women*;
27% of salaried employees in the U.S. identified as people of color;
30% of our Executive Leadership Team identified as women; and
80% of our Executive Leadership Team identified as people of color.
*This figure does not include employees that joined the Company as part of acquisitions that closed in the fourth quarter of 2021, which represent approximately 1% of our total employees globally as of December 25, 2021.
As we work to meet our 2025 aspirations, we are focused on:
Hiring and Growing Talent from Diverse Backgrounds and Perspectives through expanded recruiting partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities and training and leveraging artificial intelligence in our hiring process to reduce bias. In addition, our Business Resource Groups (BRGs) offer learning and development opportunities and create a network of support for employees.
Developing Inclusive Leaders through an interactive learning experience for managers on interrupting bias in our Organizational People Review process and their role in creating an inclusive environment.
Tracking and Reporting Our Progress year over year through oversight by the Kraft Heinz Global Inclusion Council.
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Learning and Development:
Through Kraft Heinz Ownerversity, we provide learning and development offerings to employees via live and virtual learning experiences. These offerings enable employees to execute with excellence in their roles, accelerate their learning curves, and grow great careers through continuous learning. With Ownerversity’s targeted platforms, our employees can focus on timely and topical development areas including leadership, management excellence, functional capabilities, and diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Rewards and Compensation:
Our Total Rewards philosophy is designed to provide an array of meaningful and flexible programs for our diverse workforce. Our reward programs complement our strategy and Values and enable us to attract and retain qualified individuals. They are market competitive and data-driven to preserve our high-performance and results-oriented culture.
Ethics and Transparency:
In 2021, we renamed the Kraft Heinz Ethics Hotline to the Kraft Heinz Ethics Helpline and continued to expand access to our partners, suppliers, customers, and consumers to ask questions or report potential violations of various policies and ethical guidelines, including our human rights policies in our Supplier Guiding Principles and our code of conduct.
We report more detailed information regarding our programs and initiatives related to our people and human capital management in our Environmental Social Governance Report (“ESG Report”). Our 2021 ESG Report is available on our website at www.kraftheinzcompany.com/esg. The information on our website, including our ESG Report, is not, and shall not be deemed to be, a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K or incorporated into any other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
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Information about our Executive Officers
The following are our executive officers as of June 5, 2019 and all persons chosen to become executive officers as of the filing date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:
February 12, 2022:
Name and TitleAgeTitleBusiness Experience in the Past Five Years
Bernardo Hees49
Miguel Patricio,
Chief Executive Officer
Miguel Patricio and Director5355Advisor and Incoming
Chief Executive Officer (since June 2019) and Director (since May 2021).
Chief of Special Global Projects–Marketing (January 2019 to June 2019) and Chief Marketing Officer (2012 to December 2018) at
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (“AB InBev”), a multinational drink and brewing holdings company.
David Knopf
Paulo Basilio,
Executive Vice President and Global Chief Financial Officer
3147Executive Vice President (since December 2021) and Global Chief Financial Officer (since September 2019); Chief Business Planning and Development Officer (July 2019 to September 2019); President of the U.S. Commercial Business (October 2017 to June 2019); and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (2015 to October 2017). Partner (since 2012) of 3G Capital.
Nina Barton
Carlos Abrams-Rivera,
Executive Vice President and President, North America
4554Executive Vice President and President, North America (since December 2021); and U.S. Zone President of Canada(February 2020 to December 2021). Executive Vice President and President, of Digital GrowthCampbell Snacks (May 2019 to February 2020), President, Campbell Snacks (March 2018 to May 2019), and President, Pepperidge Farm (2015 to March 2018) at Campbell Soup Company, a food and beverage company.
Paulo Basilio
Kathy Krenger,
Senior Vice President and Global Chief Communications Officer
4454Senior Vice President (since December 2021) and Global Chief Communications Officer (since July 2021). Senior Vice President, Global Communications (May 2017 to July 2021) at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, a global hospitality company. Executive Vice President and General Manager, US Food Sector Lead (2014 to May 2017) at Edible, Inc., a subsidiary of U.S. Commercial BusinessDaniel J. Edelman, Holdings Inc., a global communications and marketing firm.
Pedro Drevon36Zone President of Latin America
Rashida La Lande,
45Senior
Executive Vice President, Global General Counsel, and Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer; Corporate Secretary
48Executive Vice President, Global General Counsel, and Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer (since December 2021); Corporate Secretary (since January 2018); Head of CSRESG (formerly CSR) and Government Affairs; Corporate SecretaryAffairs (October 2018 to December 2021); and Senior Vice President and Global General Counsel (January 2018 to December 2021). Partner (2007 to January 2018) at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, a global law firm.
Marcos Eloi Lima,
Executive Vice President and Global Chief Procurement Officer
44Executive Vice President (since December 2021) and Chief Procurement Officer (since October 2019); and Advisor in the area of procurement (July 2019 to October 2019). Vice President Procurement & Sustainability Middle Americas Zone (2016 to July 2019) at AB InBev.
Rafael Oliveira,
Executive Vice President and President, International Markets
4447Executive Vice President and President, International Markets (since December 2021); International Zone President (July 2019 to December 2021); Zone President of EMEA (2016 to June 2019); Managing Director of Kraft Heinz UK & Ireland (2016 to 2016); and President of Kraft Heinz Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea (2014 to 2016).
Rodrigo Wickbold
Flavio Torres,
Executive Vice President and Global Chief Supply Chain Officer
4253ZoneExecutive Vice President and Global Chief Supply Chain Officer (since December 2021); and Head of APACGlobal Operations (January 2020 to December 2021). Global Operations Vice President (2017 to 2019) at AB InBev.
Melissa Werneck,
Executive Vice President and Global Chief People Officer
49Executive Vice President (since December 2021) and Global Chief People Officer (since 2016); and Head of Global Human Resources, Performance and Information Technology (2015 to 2016).
Bernardo Hees became Chief Executive Officer upon the closing of the 2015 Merger. He had previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Heinz since June 2013. Previously, Mr. Hees served as Chief Executive Officer of Burger King Worldwide Holdings, Inc., a global fast food restaurant chain, from September 2010 to June 2013 and Burger King Worldwide, Inc. from June 2012 to June 2013 and as Chief Executive Officer of América Latina Logística (“ALL”), a logistics company, from January 2005 to September 2010. Mr. Hees has also been a partner at 3G Capital, a global investment firm, since July 2010. On April 22, 2019, we announced that Bernardo Hees will leave Kraft Heinz in 2019 to focus on other projects as a Partner of 3G Capital.
Miguel Patricio was appointed to succeed Mr. Hees as Chief Executive Officer and has served as Advisor to Kraft Heinz since May 5, 2019. Mr. Patricio has beenChief of Special Global Projects-Marketing at Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA/NV (“AB InBev”), a multinational drink and brewing holdings company, since January 1, 2019. Prior to that, he served as the Chief Marketing Officer at AB InBev since 2012. Prior to his role as Chief Marketing Officer, since joining AB InBev in 1998, he also served as Zone President Asia Pacific, Zone President North America, Vice President Marketing of North America, and Vice President Marketing. Mr. Patricio has also held several senior positions across the Americas at The Coca-Cola Company and Johnson & Johnson. Mr. Patricio also invests in the 3G Special Situation Fund IIIKraft Heinz Company Holdings LP (the “Fund”); his, which is affiliated with 3G Capital. His investment represents less than 1% of the Fund’s assets.
David Knopf becameIn January 2022, we announced Mr. Basilio would step down as Global Chief Financial Officer, effective March 2, 2022, at which time Andre Maciel, our current Senior Vice President and U.S. Chief Financial Officer and Head of Digital Transformation, will become Executive Vice President and Global Chief Financial Officer in October 2017. He had previously served as Vice President, Category Head of Planters Business since August 2016. Prior to that role, Mr. Knopf served as Vice President of Finance, Head of Global Budget & Business Planning, Zero-Based Budgeting, and Financial & Strategic Planning from July 2015 to August 2016. Prior to joining Kraft Heinz in July 2015, Mr. Knopf served in various roles at 3G Capital, including as an associate partner. Before joining 3G Capital in October 2013, Mr. Knopf served in various roles at Onex Partners, a private equity firm, and Goldman Sachs, a global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm. Mr. Knopf has also been a partner of 3G Capital since July 2015.Officer.

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Nina Barton became Zone President of Canada and President of Digital Growth effective January 1, 2019. Prior to assuming her current role, Ms. Barton had served as President, Global Digital and Online Growth since October 2017, and from July 2015 through October 2017, she served as Senior Vice President of Marketing, Innovation and Research & Development for the U.S. business. From July 2013 through July 2015, she served as Vice President, Marketing at Kraft Foods Group, Inc. and managed the total coffee portfolio including the Maxwell House, Gevalia, and McCafe brands. Ms. Barton joined Kraft Foods in 2011 as Senior Marketing Director responsible for growing the Philadelphia cream cheese brand. Prior to that, Ms. Barton served in a variety of marketing and brand-building roles in the consumer products industry.

Paulo Basilio assumed his current role as President of the U.S. Commercial Business in October 2017. Mr. Basilio previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer upon the closing of the 2015 Merger until October 2017. He had previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Heinz since June 2013. Previously, Mr. Basilio served as Chief Executive Officer of ALL from September 2010 to June 2012, after having served in various roles at ALL, including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Analyst. Mr. Basilio has also been a partner of 3G Capital since July 2012.
Pedro Drevon assumed his current role as Zone President of Latin America in October 2017. Previously he served as Managing Director for Kraft Heinz Brazil since August 2015. Prior to joining Kraft Heinz in 2015, Mr. Drevon served in various capacities at 3G Capital. Before joining 3G Capital in 2008, Mr. Drevon served in various roles at Banco BBM, a financial advisory and wealth management firm. Mr. Drevon has also been a partner of 3G Capital since January 2011.
Rashida La Lande joined Kraft Heinz as Senior Vice President, Global General Counsel and Corporate Secretary in January 2018. In October 2018, Ms. La Lande’s responsibilities expanded to include leadership of our corporate social responsibility and government affairs functions, and she was later appointed Head of Corporate Social Responsibility and Government Affairs in addition to her role as Senior Vice President, Global General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Prior to joining Kraft Heinz, Ms. La Lande was a partner at the law firm of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, where she advised clients with respect to mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, private equity deals, and joint ventures. Throughout Ms. La Lande’s career, she has advised companies and private equity sponsors in the consumer products, retail, financial services, and technology industries.
Rafael Oliveira assumed his current role as Zone President of EMEA in October 2016 after serving as the Managing Director of Kraft Heinz UK & Ireland. Mr. Oliveira joined Kraft Heinz in July 2014 and served as President of Kraft Heinz Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea until September 2016. Prior to joining Kraft Heinz, Mr. Oliveira spent 17 years in the financial industry, the final 10 of which he held a variety of leadership positions with Goldman Sachs.
Rodrigo Wickbold assumed his current role as Zone President of APAC in January 2018 after serving as Chief Marketing Officer of APAC since January 2016. Prior to joining Kraft Heinz in January 2016, Mr. Wickbold served in various marketing and business leadership roles at Unilever, a consumer products company, since 2000, including as Global Senior Brand Manager - Skin Care.
Available Information
Our website address is www.kraftheinzcompany.com. The information on our website is not, and shall not be deemed to be, a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K or incorporated into any other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).SEC. Our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”), are available free of charge on our website as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file them with, or furnish them to, the SEC. In addition, the SEC maintains a website at www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers, including Kraft Heinz, that are electronically filed with the SEC.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Our business is subject to various risks and uncertainties. In addition to the risks described elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, any of the risks and uncertainties described below could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations and should be considered when evaluating Kraft Heinz. Although the risks are organized and described separately, many of the risks are interrelated. While we believe we have identified and discussed the material risks affecting our business below, there may be additional risks and uncertainties that are not presently known or that are not currently believed to be material that may adversely affect our business, performance, or financial condition in the future.
Industry Risks
The continuously changing and uncertain COVID-19 pandemic, and government and consumer responses, could negatively impact our business and results of operations.
The ongoing spread of COVID-19 throughout the United States and internationally, as well as measures implemented by governmental authorities and private businesses in an attempt to minimize transmission of the virus, including social distancing mandates, shelter-in-place orders, vaccine mandates, and business restrictions and shutdowns, and consumer responses have had and could continue to have a negative impact on financial markets, economic conditions, and portions of our business. Although certain portions of our business have benefited, the impact of, and associated government, business, and consumer responses to, COVID-19 could negatively impact our business and results of operations in a number of ways, which may be difficult to accurately estimate or forecast, including, but not limited to, the following:
a shutdown of one or more of our manufacturing facilities due to illness could significantly disrupt our production capabilities;
a significant portion of our workforce could become unable to work, including as a result of illness or government restrictions;
a decrease in demand for away-from-home establishments has adversely affected, and may continue to adversely affect, our foodservice operations;
a change in demand resulting from restrictions on or changes in social interactions has affected, and could continue to affect, customers’ and consumers’ plans to purchase our products;
a change in demand for or availability of our products as a result of retailers, distributors, or carriers modifying their restocking, fulfillment, or shipping practices;
a shift in consumer spending as a result of the economic downturn could result in consumers moving to private label or lower margin products;
a slowdown or stoppage in our supply chain or the failure of our suppliers, vendors, distributors, or third-party manufacturers to meet their obligations to us or experience disruptions in their ability to do so;
a strain on our supply chain resulting from increased consumer demand at our retail customers, such as grocery stores, club stores, and value stores;
a change in trade promotion and marketing activities, e.g., in response to changes in consumer viewing and shopping habits resulting from the cancellation of major events, travel restrictions, and in-store shopping practices, could adversely affect our current and future product sales;
an impairment in the carrying amount of goodwill or intangible assets or a change in the useful life of definite-lived intangible assets has occurred and may again occur if there are sustained changes in government restrictions, consumer purchasing behaviors, or our financial results, particularly in our Canada Foodservice reporting unit, as there may be a heightened risk of impairment if there is a sustained decrease in demand in away-from-home establishments;
a change in our five-year operating plan, which could cause a change in the allocation of investments among our reporting units, our growth expectations, and our fair value estimates, each of which could result in an impairment in the carrying amount of goodwill or intangible assets; and
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an increase in working capital needs and/or an increase in trade receivables write-offs as a result of increased financial pressures on our suppliers or customers.
Additionally, should any key employees become ill from COVID-19 and unable to work, the attention of the management team and resources could be diverted.
The potential effects of COVID-19 could also heighten the risks we face related to each of the risk factors disclosed below. As COVID-19 and its impacts are unprecedented and continuously evolving, the potential impacts to these risk factors remain uncertain. As a result, COVID-19 may also materially adversely affect our operating and financial results in a manner that is not currently known to us or that we do not currently consider to present material risks to our operations.
We operate in a highly competitive industry.
The food and beverage industry is highly competitive across all of our product offerings. Our principal competitors in these categories are manufacturers as well as retailers with their own branded and private label products. We compete based on product innovation, price, product quality, nutritional value, service, taste, convenience, brand recognition and loyalty, effectiveness of marketing and distribution, promotional activity, and the ability to identify and satisfy changing consumer preferences.
We may need to reduce our prices in response to competitive and customer pressures, including pressures in relationrelated to private label products that are generally sold at lower prices. These pressures have restricted and may in the future continue to restrict our ability to increase prices in response to commodity and other cost increases.increases, including those related to inflationary pressures. Failure to effectively assess, timely change, and properly set proper pricing, promotions, or trade incentives may negatively impact the achievement ofour ability to achieve our objectives.


The rapid emergence of new distribution channels, particularly e-commerce, may create consumer price deflation, affecting our retail customer relationships and presenting additional challenges to increasing prices in response to commodity or other cost increases.increases, including those related to inflationary pressures. We may also need to increase or reallocate spending on marketing, retail trade incentives, materials, advertising, and new product, platform, or channel innovation to maintain or increase market share. These expenditures are subject to risks, including uncertainties about trade and consumer acceptance of our efforts. If we are unable to compete effectively, our profitability, financial condition, and operating results may decline.
Our success depends on our ability to correctly predict, identify, and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand, to offer new products to meet those changes, and to respond to competitive innovation.
Consumer preferences for food and beverage products change continually and rapidly. Our success depends on our ability to predict, identify, and interpret the tastes and dietary habits of consumers and to offer products that appeal to consumer preferences, including with respect to health and wellness. Moreover, weak economic conditions, recessions, inflation, or other factors, such as global or local pandemics and severe or unusual weather events, could affect consumer preferences and demand. If we do not offer products that appeal to consumers, our sales and market share will decrease, which could materially and adversely affect our product sales, financial condition, and operating results.
We must distinguish between short-term trends and long-term changes in consumer preferences. If we do not accurately predict which shifts in consumer preferences will be long-term, or if we fail to introduce new and improved products to satisfy those preferences, our sales could decline. In addition, because of our varied consumer base, we must offer an array of products that satisfysatisfies a broad spectrum of consumer preferences. If we fail to expand our product offerings successfully across product categories or platforms, or if we do not rapidly develop products in faster-growing or more profitable categories, demand for our products could decrease, which could materially and adversely affect our product sales, financial condition, and operating results.
Prolonged negative perceptions concerning the health implications of certain food and beverage products (including as they relate to obesity or other health concerns) could influence consumer preferences and acceptance of some of our products and marketing programs. We strive to respond to consumer preferences and social expectations, but we may not be successful in our efforts. Continued negative perceptions and failure to satisfy consumer preferences could materially and adversely affect our product sales, financial condition, and operating results.
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In addition, achieving growth depends on our successful development, introduction, and marketing of innovative new products and line extensions. There are inherent risks associated with new product or packaging introductions, including uncertainties about trade and consumer acceptance or potential impacts on our existing product offerings. We may be required to increase expenditures for new product development. Successful innovation depends on our ability to correctly anticipate customer and consumer acceptance, to obtain, protect, and maintain necessary intellectual property rights, and to avoid infringing upon the intellectual property rights of others. We must also be able to respond successfully to technological advances by and intellectual property rights of our competitors, and failure to do so could compromise our competitive position and impact our product sales, financial condition, and operating results.
Changes in the retail landscape or the loss of key retail customers could adversely affect our financial performance.
Retail customers, such as supermarkets, warehouse clubs, and food distributors in our major markets, may continue to consolidate, resulting in fewer but larger customers for our business across various channels. Consolidation also producesThese larger retail customers that may seek to leverage their positions to improve their profitability by demanding improved efficiency, lower pricing, more favorable terms, increased promotional programs, or specifically-tailoredspecifically tailored product offerings. In addition, larger retailers have scale to develop supply chains that permit them to operate with reduced inventories or to develop and market their own private label products. Retail consolidation and increasing retailer power could materially and adversely affect our product sales, financial condition, and operating results.
Retail consolidation also increases the risk that adverse changes in our customers’ business operations or financial performance may have a corresponding material and adverse effect on us.us, which could be material. For example, if our customers cannot access sufficient funds or financing, then they may delay, decrease, or cancel purchases of our products, or delay or fail to pay us for previous purchases, which could materially and adversely affect our product sales, financial condition, and operating results.
In addition, technology-based systems, which give consumers the ability to shop through e-commerce websites and mobile commerce applications, are also significantly altering the retail landscape in many of our markets. If we are unable to adjust to developments in these changing landscapes, we may be disadvantaged in key channels and with certain consumers, which could materially and adversely affect our product sales, financial condition, and operating results.


Changes in our relationships with significant customers or suppliers, or in other business relationships, could adversely impact us.
We derive significant portions of our sales from certain significant customers (see Sales and Customers within Item 1, Business). There can be no assurance thatSome or all of our significant customers willmay not continue to purchase our products in the same mix or quantities or on the same terms as in the past, particularly as increasingly powerful retailers may demand lower pricing and focus on developing their own brands. The loss of a significant customer or a material reduction in sales or a change in the mix of products we sell to a significant customer could materially and adversely affect our product sales, financial condition, and operating results.
Disputes with significant suppliers, including disputes related to pricing or performance, could adversely affect our ability to supply products to our customers and could materially and adversely affect our product sales, financial condition, and operating results. In addition, terminations of relationships with other significant contractual counterparties, including licensors, could adversely affect our portfolio, product sales, financial condition, and operating results.
In addition, the financial condition of such customers, suppliers, and other significant contractual counterparties are affected in large part by conditions and events that are beyond our control. Significant deteriorations in the financial conditions of significant customers or suppliers, andor in other business relationships, could materially and adversely affect our product sales, financial condition, and operating results.
Maintaining, extending, and expanding our reputation and brand image are essential to our business success.
We have many iconic brands with long-standing consumer recognition across the globe. Our success depends on our ability to maintain brand image for our existing products, extend our brands to new platforms, and expand our brand image with new product offerings.
We seek to maintain, extend, and expand our brand image through marketing investments, including advertising and consumer promotions, and product innovation. Negative perceptions on the role of food and beverage marketing could adversely affect our brand image or lead to stricter regulations and scrutiny of our marketing practices. Moreover, adverse publicity about legal or regulatory action against us, our quality and safety, our environmental or social impacts, our products becoming unavailable to consumers, or our suppliers and, in some cases, our competitors, could damage our reputation and brand image, undermine our customers’ or our consumers’ confidence, and reduce demand for our products, even if the regulatory or legal action is unfounded or not material to our operations. Furthermore, existing or increased legal or regulatory restrictions on our
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advertising, consumer promotions, and marketing, or our response to those restrictions, could limit our efforts to maintain, extend, and expand our brands.
In addition, our success in maintaining, extending, and expanding our brand image depends on our ability to adapt to a rapidly changing media environment. We increasingly rely on social media and online dissemination of advertising campaigns. The growing use of social and digital media increases the speed and extent that information, including misinformation, and opinions can be shared. Negative posts or comments about us, our brands or our products, or our suppliers and, in some cases, our competitors, on social or digital media, whether or not valid, could seriously damage our brands and reputation. In addition, we might fail to appropriately target our marketing efforts, anticipate consumer preferences, or invest sufficiently in maintaining, extending, and expanding our brand image. If we do not maintain, extend, and expand our reputation or brand image, then our product sales, financial condition, and operating results could be materially and adversely affected.
We must leverage our brand value to compete against private label products.
In nearly all of our product categories, we compete with branded products as well as private label products, which are typically sold at lower prices. Our products must provide higher value and/or quality to our consumers than alternatives, particularly during periods of economic uncertainty.uncertainty or inflation. Consumers may not buy our products if relative differences in value and/or quality between our products and private label products change in favor of competitors’ products or if consumers perceive this type ofsuch a change. If consumers prefer private label products, then we could lose market share or sales volumes, or shift our product mix could shift to lower margin offerings. A change in consumer preferences could also cause us to increase capital, marketing, and other expenditures, which could materially and adversely affect our product sales, financial condition, and operating results.
We may be unable to drive revenue growth in our key product categories or platforms, increase our market share, or add products that are in faster-growing and more profitable categories.
Our future results will depend on our ability to drive revenue growth in our key product categories andor platforms as well as growth in the food and beverage industry in the countries in which we operate. Our future results will also depend on our ability to enhance our portfolio by adding innovative new products in faster-growing and more profitable categories or platforms and our ability to increase market share in our existing product categories.categories or platforms. Our failure to drive revenue growth, limit market share decreases in our key product categories or platforms, or develop innovative products for new and existing categories or platforms could materially and adversely affect our product sales, financial condition, and operating results.


Product recalls or other product liability claims could materially and adversely affect us.
Selling products for human consumption involves inherent legal and other risks, including product contamination, spoilage, product tampering, allergens, or other adulteration. We have decided and could in the future decide to, and have been or could in the future be required to, recall products due to suspected or confirmed product contamination, adulteration, product mislabeling or misbranding, tampering, undeclared allergens, or other deficiencies. Product recalls or market withdrawals could result in significant losses due to their costs, the destruction of product inventory, and lost sales due to the unavailability of the product for a period of time.
We could also be adversely affected if consumers lose confidence in the safety and quality of certain of our food products or ingredients, or the food safety system generally. Adverse attention about these types of concerns, whether or not valid, may damage our reputation, discourage consumers from buying our products, or cause production and delivery disruptions that could negatively impact our net sales and financial condition.
We may also suffer losses if our products or operations violate applicable laws or regulations, or if our products cause injury, illness, or death. In addition, our marketing could face claims of false or deceptive advertising or other criticism. A significant product liability or other legal judgment or a related regulatory enforcement action against us, or a significant product recall, may materially and adversely affect our reputation and profitability. Moreover, even if a product liability or fraud claim is unsuccessful, has no merit, or is not pursued to conclusion, the negative publicity surrounding assertions against our products or processes could materially and adversely affect our product sales, financial condition, and operating results.
UnanticipatedClimate change and legal or regulatory responses may have a long-term adverse impact on our business disruptionsand results of operations.
Global average temperatures are gradually increasing due to increased concentration of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which may contribute to significant changes in weather patterns around the globe and an increase in the frequency and severity of natural disasters. Decreased agricultural productivity in certain regions of the world as a result of changing weather patterns may limit the availability or increase the cost of natural resources and commodities, including dairy products, meat products, coffee beans, soybean and vegetable oils, sugar and other sweeteners, tomatoes, potatoes, corn products, wheat products, nuts, cocoa products, cucumbers, onions, other fruits and vegetables, spices, and flour used to
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manufacture our products, and could adverselyfurther decrease food security for communities around the world. Climate change could also affect our ability to provide our products to our customers.
We have a complex network of suppliers, ownedprocure necessary commodities at costs and leased manufacturing locations, co-manufacturing locations, distribution networks,in quantities we currently experience and information systems that support our ability to consistently provide our products to our customers. Factors that are hard to predict or beyond our control, such as weather, raw material shortages, natural disasters, fires or explosions, political unrest, terrorism, generalized labor unrest, or health pandemics, could damage or disrupt our operations or our suppliers’, co-manufacturers’ or distributors’ operations. These disruptions may require us to make additional resources to restore our supply chain or distribution network. If we cannot respond to disruptions in our operations, whether by finding alternative suppliers or replacing capacity at key manufacturing or distribution locations, or if we are unable to quickly repair damage to our information, production, or supply systems, we may be late in delivering, or be unable to deliver, products to our customers andunplanned capital expenditures. Increasing concern over climate change may also be unable to track orders, inventory, receivables, and payables. If that occurs, our customers’ confidence in us and long-termadversely impact demand for our products, or increase operating costs, due to changes in consumer preferences that cause consumers to switch away from products or ingredients considered to have a high climate change impact.
Additionally, there is an increased focus by foreign, federal, state, and local regulatory and legislative bodies regarding environmental policies relating to climate change, regulating greenhouse gas emissions, energy policies, and sustainability. Increased energy or compliance costs and expenses due to the impacts of climate change and additional legal or regulatory requirements regarding climate change or designed to reduce or mitigate the effects of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions on the environment could decline. Anybe costly and may cause disruptions in, or an increase in the costs associated with, the running of these eventsour manufacturing and processing facilities and our business, as well as increase distribution and supply chain costs. Moreover, compliance with any such legal or regulatory requirements may require us to make significant changes to our business operations and strategy, which will likely incur substantial time, attention, and costs. Even if we make changes to align ourselves with such legal or regulatory requirements, we may still be subject to significant penalties if such laws and regulations are interpreted and applied in a manner inconsistent with our practices. The effects of climate change and legal or regulatory initiatives to address climate change could materiallyhave a long-term adverse impact on our business and adverselyresults of operations.
Finally, we might fail to effectively address increased attention from the media, stockholders, activists, and other stakeholders on climate change and related environmental sustainability matters. Such failure, or the perception that we have failed to act responsibly with respect to such matters or to effectively respond to new or additional regulatory requirements regarding climate change, whether or not valid, could result in adverse publicity and negatively affect our product sales, financial condition,business and operating results.reputation. Moreover, from time to time we establish and publicly announce goals and commitments, including to reduce our impact on the environment. Our ability to achieve any stated goal, target, or objective is subject to numerous factors and conditions, many of which are outside of our control. Examples of such factors include evolving regulatory requirements affecting sustainability standards or disclosures or imposing different requirements, the pace of changes in technology, the availability of requisite financing, and the availability of suppliers that can meet our sustainability and other standards. If we fail to achieve, or are perceived to have failed or been delayed in achieving, or improperly report on our progress toward achieving these goals and commitments, it could negatively affect consumer preference for our products or investor confidence in our stock, as well as expose us to government enforcement actions and private litigation.
Business Risks
We may not successfully identify, complete, or realize the benefits from strategic acquisitions, alliances, divestitures, joint ventures, or other investments.
From time to time, we have evaluated and may continue to evaluate acquisition candidates, alliances, joint ventures, or other investments that may strategically fit our business objectives, and, as a result of some of these evaluations, we have acquired businesses or assets that we deem to be a strategic fit. We have also divested and may consider divesting businesses that do not meet our strategic objectives or growth or profitability targets. These activities may present financial, managerial, and operational risks including, but not limited to, diversion of management’s attention from existing core businesses, difficulties integrating or separating personnel and financial and other systems, inability to effectively and immediately implement control environment processes across a diverse employee population, adverse effects on existing or acquired customer and supplier business relationships, and potential disputes with buyers, sellers, or partners. Activities in such areas are regulated by numerous antitrust and competition laws in the United States, Canada, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions,jurisdictions. We have in the past and we may in the future be required to obtain the approval of these transactions by competition authorities as well asor to satisfy other legal requirements.requirements, and we may be unable to obtain such approvals or satisfy such requirements, each of which may result in additional costs, time delays, or our inability to complete such transactions.
To the extent we undertake acquisitions, alliances, joint ventures, investments, or other developments outside our coreestablished regions or in new categories, we may face additional risks related to such developments. For example, risks related to foreign operations include compliance with U.S. laws affecting operations outside of the United States, such as the FCPA, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, compliance with foreign regulations and laws, including tax laws, and exposure to politically and economically volatile developing markets. Any of these factors could materially and adversely affect our product sales, financial condition, and operating results.

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To the extent we undertake divestitures, we may face additional risks related to such activities. For example, risks related to our ability to find appropriate buyers, execute transactions on favorable terms, separate divested business operations with minimal impact to our remaining operations, and effectively manage any transitional service arrangements. Further, our divestiture activities have in the past required, and may in the future require, us to recognize impairment charges. Any of these factors could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and operating results.
We may not be able to successfully execute our strategic initiatives.
We plan to continue to conduct strategic initiatives in various markets. Consumer demands, behaviors, tastes, and purchasing trends may differ in these markets and, as a result, our sales strategies may not be successful and our product sales may not meet expectations, or the margins on those sales may be less than currently anticipated. We may also face difficulties integrating new business operations with our current sourcing, distribution, information technology systems, and other operations. Additionally, we may not successfully complete any planned strategic initiatives, including achieving any previously announced productivity efficiencies and financial targets, any new business may not be profitable or meet our expectations, or any divestiture may not be completed without disruption. Any of these challenges could hinder our success in new markets or new distribution channels, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
Our international operations subject us to additional risks and costs and may cause our profitability to decline.
We are a global company with sales and operations in numerous countries within developed and emerging markets. Approximately 29% of our 2021 net sales were generated outside of the United States. As a result, we are subject to risks inherent in global operations. These risks, which can vary substantially by market, are described in many of the risk factors discussed in this section and also include:
compliance with U.S. laws affecting operations outside of the United States, including anti-bribery laws such as the FCPA;
changes in the mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, tax laws or their interpretations, or tax audit implications;
the imposition of increased or new tariffs, quotas, trade barriers, or similar restrictions on our sales or imports, trade agreements, regulations, taxes, or policies that might negatively affect our sales or costs;
foreign currency devaluations or fluctuations in foreign currency values, including risks arising from the significant and rapid fluctuations in foreign currency exchange markets and the decisions made and positions taken to hedge such volatility;
compliance with antitrust and competition laws, data privacy laws, and a variety of other local, national, and multi-national regulations and laws in multiple jurisdictions;
discriminatory or conflicting fiscal policies in or across foreign jurisdictions;
changes in capital controls, including foreign currency exchange controls, governmental foreign currency policies, or other limits on our ability to import raw materials or finished product into various countries or repatriate cash from outside the United States;
challenges associated with cross-border product distribution;
changes in local regulations and laws, the uncertainty of enforcement of remedies in foreign jurisdictions, and foreign ownership restrictions and the potential for nationalization or expropriation of property or other resources;
risks and costs associated with political and economic instability, corruption, anti-American sentiment, and social and ethnic unrest in the countries in which we operate;
the risks of operating in developing or emerging markets in which there are significant uncertainties regarding the interpretation, application, and enforceability of laws and regulations and the enforceability of contract rights and intellectual property rights;
changing labor conditions and difficulties in staffing our operations;
greater risk of uncollectible accounts or trade receivables and longer collection cycles; and
design, implementation, and use of effective control environment processes across our various operations and employee base.
Slow economic growth or high unemployment in the markets in which we operate could constrain consumer spending, and declining consumer purchasing power could adversely impact our profitability. All of these factors could result in increased costs or decreased sales, and could materially and adversely affect our product sales, financial condition, and results of operations.
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Our intellectual property rights are valuable, and any inability to protect them could reduce the value of our products and brands.
We consider our intellectual property rights, particularly and most notably our trademarks, but also our patents, trade secrets, trade dress, copyrights, and licensing agreements, to be a significant and valuable aspect of our business. We attempt to protect our intellectual property rights through a combination of patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and trade dress laws, as well as licensing agreements, third-party nondisclosure and assignment agreements, and policing of third-party misuses of our intellectual property. Our failure to develop or adequately protect our trademarks, products, new features of our products, or our technology, or any change in law or other changes that serve to lessen or remove the current legal protections of our intellectual property, may diminish our competitiveness and could materially harm our business and financial condition. We also license certain intellectual property, most notably trademarks, from third parties. To the extent that we are not able to contract with these third parties on favorable terms or maintain our relationships with these third parties, our rights to use certain intellectual property could be impacted.
We may be unaware of intellectual property rights of others that may cover some of our technology, brands, or products. Any litigation regarding patents or other intellectual property could be costly and time-consuming and could divert the attention of our management and key personnel from our business operations. Third-party claims of intellectual property infringement might also require us to enter into costly license agreements. We also may be subject to significant damages or injunctions against development and sale of certain products.
The Sponsors have substantial control over us and may have conflicts of interest with us in the future.
As of December 25, 2021, the Sponsors own approximately 42% of our common stock. Two of 11 members of our Board are partners and/or board members of 3G Capital and two members of our Board are officers and/or directors of Berkshire Hathaway and/or its affiliates. In addition, Paulo Basilio, our Global Chief Financial Officer, is a partner of 3G Capital. As a result, the Sponsors have the potential to exercise influence over management and have substantial control over Board decisions, including those affecting our capital structure, such as the issuance of additional capital stock, the incurrence of additional indebtedness, the implementation of stock repurchase programs, and the declaration and amount of dividends. The Sponsors also have substantial control over any action requiring the approval of the holders of our common stock, including adopting any amendments to our charter, electing directors, and approving mergers or sales of substantially all of our capital stock or our assets. In addition, to the extent that the Sponsors were to collectively hold a majority of our common stock, they together would have the power to take stockholder action by written consent to adopt amendments to our charter or take other actions, such as corporate transactions, that require the vote of holders of a majority of our outstanding common stock. Furthermore, the Sponsors are in the business of making investments in companies and may from time to time acquire and hold interests in businesses that compete directly or indirectly with us. The Sponsors may also pursue acquisition opportunities that may be complementary to our business, and, as a result, those acquisition opportunities may not be available to us. So long as the Sponsors continue to own a significant amount of our equity, they will continue to be able to strongly influence or effectively control our decisions.
We may be unable to realize the anticipated benefits from prior or future streamlining actions to reduce fixed costs, simplify or improve processes, and improve our competitiveness.
We have implemented a number of cost savings initiatives, including our Integration Program (as defined in Overview, in Item 7, Management’s Discussiondevelopment of an operations center and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations),strategic long-term collaboration with suppliers, that we believe are important to position our business for future success and growth. We have evaluated and continue to evaluate changes to our organizational structure and operations to enable us to reduce costs, simplify or improve processes, and improve our competitiveness. Our future success may depend upon our ability to realize the benefits of these or other cost savings initiatives. In addition, certain of our initiatives may lead to increased costs in other aspects of our business such as increased conversion, outsourcing, or distribution costs. We must accurately predict costs and be efficient in executing any plans to achieve cost savings and operate efficiently in the highly competitive food and beverage industry, particularly in an environment of increased competitive activity. To capitalize on our efforts, we must carefully evaluate investments in our business and execute in those areas with the most potential return on investment. If we are unable to realize the anticipated benefits from any cost-saving efforts, we could be cost disadvantaged in the marketplace, and our competitiveness, production, profitability, financial conditions,condition, and operating results could be adversely affected.
We may not be able to successfully execute our strategic initiatives.
We plan to continue to conduct strategic initiatives in various markets. Consumer demands, behaviors, tastes and purchasing trends may differ in these markets and, as a result, our sales may not be successful or meet expectations, or the margins on those sales may be less than currently anticipated. We may also face difficulties integrating new business operations with our current sourcing, distribution, information technology systems, and other operations. Any of these challenges could hinder our success in new markets or new distribution channels. We may also face difficulties divesting business operations with minimal impact to the retained businesses. There can be no assurance that we will successfully complete any planned strategic initiatives, that any new business will be profitable or meet our expectations, or that any divestiture will be completed without disruption, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
Our international operations subject us to additional risks and costs and may cause our profitability to decline.
We are a global company with sales and operations in numerous countries within developed and emerging markets. Approximately 31% of our 2018 net sales were generated outside of the United States. As a result, we are subject to risks inherent in global operations. These risks, which can vary substantially by market, are described in many of the risk factors discussed in this section and also include:
compliance with U.S. laws affecting operations outside of the United States, including anti-bribery laws such as the FCPA;
changes in the mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes in tax laws or their interpretations, or tax audit implications;
the imposition of increased or new tariffs, quotas, trade barriers, or similar restrictions on our sales or imports, trade agreements, regulations, taxes, or policies that might negatively affect our sales or costs;
currency devaluations or fluctuations in currency values;
compliance with antitrust and competition laws, data privacy laws, and a variety of other local, national, and multi-national regulations and laws in multiple jurisdictions;
discriminatory or conflicting fiscal policies in or across foreign jurisdictions;
changes in capital controls, including currency exchange controls, government currency policies, or other limits on our ability to import raw materials or finished product into various countries or repatriate cash from outside the United States;
challenges associated with cross-border product distribution;
changes in local regulations and laws, the uncertainty of enforcement of remedies in foreign jurisdictions, and foreign ownership restrictions and the potential for nationalization or expropriation of property or other resources;
risks and costs associated with political and economic instability, corruption, anti-American sentiment, and social and ethnic unrest in the countries in which we operate;
the risks of operating in developing or emerging markets in which there are significant uncertainties regarding the interpretation, application, and enforceability of laws and regulations and the enforceability of contract rights and intellectual property rights;
risks arising from the significant and rapid fluctuations in currency exchange markets and the decisions made and positions taken to hedge such volatility;
changing labor conditions and difficulties in staffing our operations;
greater risk of uncollectible accounts and longer collection cycles; and


design, implementation, and use of effective control environment processes across our diverse operations and employee base.
In addition, political and economic changes or volatility, geopolitical conflicts, terrorist activity, political unrest, civil strife, acts of war, public corruption, expropriation, and other economic or political uncertainties could interrupt and negatively affect our business operations or customer demand. Slow economic growth or high unemployment in the markets in which we operate could constrain consumer spending, and declining consumer purchasing power could adversely impact our profitability. All of these factors could result in increased costs or decreased sales, and could materially and adversely affect our product sales, financial condition, and results of operations.
Our performance may be adversely affected by economic and political conditions in the United States and in various other nations where we do business.
Our performance has been in the past and may continue in the future to be impacted by economic and political conditions in the United States and in other nations where we do business. Economic and financial uncertainties in our international markets, including uncertainties surrounding the legal and regulatory effects of Brexit, changes to major international trade arrangements (e.g., the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement), and the imposition of tariffs by certain foreign governments, including China and Canada, in response to the imposition of tariffs or modification of trade relationships by the United States, could negatively impact our operations and sales. Other factors impacting our operations in the United States and in international locations where we do business include export and import restrictions, currency exchange rates, currency devaluation, cash repatriation restrictions, recessionary conditions, foreign ownership restrictions, nationalization, the impact of hyperinflationary environments, terrorist acts, and political unrest. Such factors in either domestic or foreign jurisdictions, and our responses to them, could materially and adversely affect our product sales, financial condition, and operating results. For further information on Venezuela, see Note 16, Venezuela - Foreign Currency and Inflation, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
We rely on our management team and other key personnel and may be unable to hire or retain key personnel or a highly skilled and diverse global workforce.
We depend on the skills, working relationships, and continued services of key personnel, including our experienced management team. In addition, our ability to achieve our operating goals depends on our ability to identify, hire, train, and retain qualified individuals. We compete with other companies both within and outside of our industry for talented personnel, and we may lose key personnel or fail to attract, train, and retain other talented personnel and a diverse global workforce with the skills and in the locations we need to operate and grow our business. Unplanned turnover, failure to attract and develop personnel with key emerging capabilities such as e-commerce and digital marketing skills, or failure to develop adequate succession plans for leadership positions, including the Chief Executive Officer position, could deplete our institutional knowledge base and erode our competitiveness. Changes in immigration laws and policies could also make it more difficult for us to recruit or relocate skilled employees. Any such loss, failure, or limitation could adversely affect our product sales, financial condition, and operating results.
We are significantly dependent on information technology, and we may be unable to protect our information systems against service interruption, misappropriation of data, or breaches of security.
We rely on information technology networks and systems, including the Internet, to process, transmit, and store electronic and financial information, to manage a variety of business processes and activities, and to comply with regulatory, legal, and tax requirements. We also depend on our information technology infrastructure for digital marketing activities and for electronic communications among our locations, personnel, customers, and suppliers. These information technology systems, some of which are managed by third parties, may be susceptible to damage, invasions, disruptions, or shutdowns due to hardware failures, computer viruses, hacker attacks and other cybersecurity risks, telecommunication failures, user errors, catastrophic events or other factors. If our information technology systems suffer severe damage, disruption, or shutdown, by unintentional or malicious actions of employees and contractors or by cyber-attacks, and our business continuity plans do not effectively resolve the issues in a timely manner, we could experience business disruptions, reputational damage, transaction errors, processing inefficiencies, the leakage of confidential information, and the loss of customers and sales, causing our product sales, financial condition, and operating results to be adversely affected and the reporting of our financial results to be delayed.
In addition, if we are unable to prevent security breaches or disclosure of non-public information, we may suffer financial and reputational damage, litigation or remediation costs, fines, or penalties because of the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information belonging to us or to our partners, customers, consumers, or suppliers.


Misuse, leakage, or falsification of information could result in violations of data privacy laws and regulations, damage to our reputation and credibility, loss of opportunities to acquire or divest of businesses or brands, and loss of ability to commercialize products developed through research and development efforts and, therefore, could have a negative impact on net sales. In addition, we may suffer financial and reputational damage because of lost or misappropriated confidential information belonging to us, our current or former employees, or to our suppliers or consumers, and may become subject to legal action and increased regulatory oversight. We could also be required to spend significant financial and other resources to remedy the damage caused by a security breach or to repair or replace networks and information systems.
Our results of operations could be affected by natural events in the locations in which we or our customers, suppliers, distributors, or regulators operate.
We have been and may in the future be impacted by severe weather and other geological events, including hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, or tsunamis that could disrupt our operations or the operations of our customers, suppliers, distributors, or regulators. Natural disasters or other disruptions at any of our facilities or our suppliers’ or distributors’ facilities may impair or delay the delivery of our products. Influenza or other pandemics could disrupt production of our products, reduce demand for certain of our products, or disrupt the marketplace in the foodservice or retail environment with consequent material adverse effects on our results of operations. While we insure against many of these events and certain business interruption risks and have policies and procedures to manage business continuity planning, we cannot provide any assurance that such insurance will compensate us for any losses incurred as a result of natural or other disasters or that our business continuity plans will effectively resolve the issues in a timely manner. To the extent we are unable to, or cannot, financially mitigate the likelihood or potential impact of such events, or effectively manage such events if they occur, particularly when a product is sourced from a single location, there could be a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations, and additional resources could be required to restore our supply chain.
The Sponsors have substantial control over us and may have conflicts of interest with us in the future.
As of December 29, 2018, the Sponsors own approximately 49% of our common stock. Four of our current 11 directors had been directors of Heinz prior to the closing of the 2015 Merger and remained directors of Kraft Heinz pursuant to the merger agreement. In addition, the Board elected Joao M. Castro-Neves, a partner of 3G Capital, one of the Sponsors, effective June 12, 2019. Furthermore, some of our executive officers, including Bernardo Hees, our Chief Executive Officer, are partners of 3G Capital. As a result, the Sponsors have the potential to exercise influence over management and have substantial control over decisions of our Board of Directors as well as over any action requiring the approval of the holders of our common stock, including adopting any amendments to our charter, electing directors, and approving mergers or sales of substantially all of our capital stock or our assets. In addition, to the extent that the Sponsors were to collectively hold a majority of our common stock, they together would have the power to take shareholder action by written consent to adopt amendments to our charter or take other actions, such as corporate transactions, that require the vote of holders of a majority of our outstanding common stock. The directors designated by the Sponsors may have significant authority to effect decisions affecting our capital structure, including the issuance of additional capital stock, the incurrence of additional indebtedness, the implementation of stock repurchase programs, and the decision of whether to declare dividends and the amount of any such dividends. Additionally, the Sponsors are in the business of making investments in companies and may from time to time acquire and hold interests in businesses that compete directly or indirectly with us. The Sponsors may also pursue acquisition opportunities that may be complementary to our business, and, as a result, those acquisition opportunities may not be available to us. So long as the Sponsors continue to own a significant amount of our equity, they will continue to be able to strongly influence or effectively control our decisions.
Financial Risks
Our level of indebtedness, as well as our failureability to comply with covenants under our debt instruments, could adversely affect our business and financial condition.
We have a substantial amount of indebtedness and are permitted to incur a substantial amount of additional indebtedness, including secured debt. Our existing debt, together with any incurrence of additional indebtedness, could have important consequences, including, but not limited to:
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increasing our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions;
limiting our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, research and development, debt service requirements, acquisitions, and general corporate or other purposes;
resulting in a downgrade to our credit rating, which could adversely affect our cost of funds, including our commercial paper programs; liquidity;programs, liquidity, and access to capital markets;
restricting us from making strategic acquisitions or causing us to make non-strategic divestitures;
limiting our ability to adjust to changing market conditions and place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors who are not as highly leveraged;


making it more difficult for us to make payments on our existing indebtedness;
requiring a substantial portion of cash flows from operations to be dedicated to the payment of principal and interest on our indebtedness, thereby reducing our ability to use our cash flow to fund our operations, payments of dividends, capital expenditures, and future business opportunities;
exposing us to risks related to fluctuations in foreign currency, as we earn profits in a variety of foreign currencies aroundand the world and substantially allmajority of our debt is denominated in U.S. dollars; and
in the case of any additional indebtedness, exacerbating the risks associated with our substantial financial leverage.
In addition, there can be no assurance that we willmay not generate sufficient cash flow from operations or that future debt or equity financings willmay not be available to us to enable us to pay our indebtedness or to fund other needs. As a result, we may need to refinance all or a portion of our indebtedness on or before maturity. There is no assurance that we willWe may not be able to refinance any of our indebtedness on favorable terms, or at all. Any inability to generate sufficient cash flow or to refinance our indebtedness on favorable terms could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.
Our indebtedness instruments contain customary representations, warranties, and covenants, including a financial covenant in our senior unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Senior Credit Facility”) to maintain a minimum shareholders’ equity (excluding accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses)). The creditors who hold our debt could accelerate amounts due in the event that we default, which could potentially trigger a default or acceleration of the maturity of our other debt. If our operating performance declines, or if we are unable to comply with any covenant, such as our ability to timely prepare and file our periodic reports with the SEC, we have in the past needed and may in the future need to obtain waivers from the required creditors under our indebtedness instruments to avoid being in default.
During the period from December 29, 2018 to the filing date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, due to the delays in the preparation of our financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 and the fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019, we were not in compliance with certain reporting covenants under the Senior Credit Facility. As previously disclosed, we entered into two waiver agreements with respect to the Senior Credit Facility, pursuant to which the lenders, as party to the Senior Credit Facility, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, granted temporary waivers of compliance by us with respect to the requirement to furnish the lenders a copy of the consolidated financial statements for our fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 no later than June 28, 2019 and for our fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019 no later than July 31, 2019. The filing of this Annual Report on Form 10-K will constitute compliance with the requirement to furnish the lenders a copy of the consolidated financial statements for our fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 no later than June 28, 2019. We also currently expect to file our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 30, 2019 on or before July 31, 2019 in compliance with the requirement to furnish the lenders a copy of the consolidated financial statements for such quarter no later than July 31, 2019. For further information related to the two waiver agreements, see Liquidity and Capital Resources in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
However, we may not be able to secure similar waivers for any future delays in our periodic reports with the SEC. Furthermore, ifIf we breach any covenants under our indebtedness instruments and seek a waiver, we may not be able to obtain a waiver from the required creditors, or we may not be able to remedy compliance within the terms of any waivers approved by the required creditors. If this occurs, we would be in default under our indebtedness instruments and unable to access our Senior Credit Facility. In addition, certain creditors could exercise their rights, as described above, and we could be forced into bankruptcy or liquidation.
Additional impairments of the carrying amounts of goodwill or other indefinite-lived intangible assets could negatively affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Our goodwill balance consistsAs of 20December 25, 2021, we maintain 14 reporting units, andnine of which comprise our goodwill balance. Our indefinite-lived intangible asset balance primarily consists of a number of individual brands. brands. We test our reporting units and brands for impairment annually as of the first day of our second quarter, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit or brand is less than its carrying amount. Such events and circumstances could include a sustained decrease in our market capitalization, increased competition or unexpected loss of market share, increased input costs beyond projections, (for example due to regulatory or industry changes), disposals of significant brands or components of our business, unexpected business disruptions (for example due to a natural disaster, pandemic, or loss of a customer, supplier, or other significant business relationship), unexpected significant declines in operating results, or significant adverse changes in the markets in which we operate.operate, changes in income tax rates, changes in interest rates, or changes in management strategy. We test reporting units for impairment by comparing the estimated fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying amount. We test brands for impairment by comparing the estimated fair value of each brand with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit or brand exceeds its estimated fair value, we record an impairment loss based on the difference between fair value and carrying amount, in the case of reporting units, not to exceed to the associated carrying amount of goodwill.


As detailed in Note 10, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, as a result of our 2018 annual impairment test in the second quarter of 2018, we recognized a goodwill impairment loss of $133 million and an indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment loss of $101 million. Additionally, as part of our interim impairment test in the third quarter of 2018, we recognized an indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment loss of $215 million and a definite-lived intangible asset impairment loss of $3 million.
For the fourth quarter of 2018, in connection with the preparation of our year-end financial statements, we assessed the changes in circumstances that occurred during the quarter to determine if it was more likely than not that the fair values of any reporting units or brands were below their carrying amounts. Although our annual impairment test is performed during the second quarter, we perform this qualitative assessment each interim reporting period.
While there was no single determinative event or factor, the consideration in totality of several factors that developed during the fourth quarter of 2018 led us to conclude that it was more likely than not that the fair values of certain reporting units and brands were below their carrying amounts. These factors included: (i) a sustained decrease in our share price in November and December of 2018, which reduced our market capitalization below the book value of net assets; (ii) the completion of our fourth quarter results, which were below management’s expectations due to several factors such as higher than expected supply chain costs and increased competition; (iii) the development and approval of our 2019 annual operating plan in December 2018, which provided additional insights into expectations and priorities for the coming years, such as lower growth and margin expectations; (iv) the announcement in November 2018 to sell certain assets in our natural cheese portfolio in Canada, which changed the composition and use of the remaining assets and brands in the associated reporting unit; (v) fluctuations in foreign exchange rates in certain countries; (vi) increased interest rates in certain locations, including an increase in the United States in December 2018; and (vii) increased and prolonged economic and regulatory uncertainty in the United States and global economies as of the end of December 2018.
Accordingly, we performed an interim impairment test on these reporting units and brands as of December 29, 2018. As a result of our interim impairment test, we recognized goodwill impairment losses of $6.9 billion and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment losses of $8.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2018.
Fair value determinations require considerable judgment and are sensitive to changes in underlying assumptions, estimates, and market factors. Estimating the fair value of individual reporting units and brands requires us to make assumptions and estimates regarding our future plans, as well as industry, economic, and regulatory conditions. These assumptions and estimates include estimated future annual net cash flows, income tax considerations, discount rates, growth rates, royalty rates, contributory asset charges, and other market factors. If current expectations of future growth rates and margins are not met, if market factors outside of our control, such as discount rates, income tax rates, foreign currency exchange rates, or any factors that could be
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affected by COVID-19, change, or if management’s expectations or plans otherwise change, including as a result of the development ofupdates to our global five-yearlong-term operating plan,plans, then one or more of our reporting units or brands might become impaired in the future. future, which could negatively affect our operating results or net worth. Additionally, any decisions to divest certain non-strategic assets has led and could in the future lead to goodwill or intangible asset impairments.
Further, certain organizational changes have previously impacted, and could in the future impact, our internal reporting and reportable segments. These changes may also affect our reporting unit structure and require an interim impairment test (or transition test). We expect the organizational changes we announced in the fourth quarter of 2021 to impact our future internal reporting, reportable segments, and reporting unit structure and to require an interim impairment test in the second quarter of 2022, once the changes are effective. Additionally, any future plans to change reporting units, including as a result of integrating a new acquisition into an existing reporting unit that has a fair value below carrying amount of goodwill, has led, and could in the future lead, to an impairment of goodwill.
As detailed in Note 10, Goodwilla result of our annual and Intangible Assets, in Item 8, Financial Statementsinterim impairment tests and Supplementary Data,impairment tests related to assets held for sale, we recordedrecognized goodwill impairment losses totaling $15.9of $318 million and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment losses of $1.3 billion for the year ended December 29, 2018.in 2021, goodwill impairment losses of $2.3 billion and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment losses of $1.1 billion in 2020, and goodwill impairment losses of $1.2 billion and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment losses of $702 million in 2019. Our reporting units and brands that were impaired in 2018 were written down to their respective fair values resulting in zero excess fair value over carrying amount as of their latest 2018the applicable impairment testingtest dates. Accordingly, these and other individual reporting units and brands that have 20% or less excess fair value over carrying amount as of theirthe latest 2021 impairment testing date have a heightened risk of future impairments if any assumptions, estimates, or market factors change in the future. Reporting units with a heightened risk of future impairments20% or less fair value over carrying amount had an aggregate goodwill carrying amount of $29.0$28.3 billion at December 29, 2018as of their latest 2021 impairment testing date and included: U.S. Grocery, U.S. Refrigerated,Enhancers, Specialty, and Away from Home (ESA), Kids, Snacks, and Beverages (KSB), Meal Foundations and Coffee (MFC), Canada Retail, Latin America Exports, Southeast Europe, AustraliaCanada Foodservice, and New Zealand, and Northeast Asia. Of the $29.0 billion with a heightened risk of future impairments, $9.3 billion is attributable to reportingPuerto Rico. Reporting units with 0% excessbetween 20-50% fair value over carrying amount.amount had an aggregate goodwill carrying amount of $2.2 billion as of their latest 2021 impairment testing date and included Northern Europe and Asia. The Continental Europe reporting unit had a fair value over carrying amount in excess of 50% and a goodwill carrying amount of $961 million as of its latest 2021 impairment testing date. Brands with a heightened risk of future impairments20% or less fair value over carrying amount had an aggregate carrying amount after impairment of $29.3$21.3 billion at December 29, 2018as of their latest 2021 impairment testing date and included: Kraft, Philadelphia, Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, Miracle Whip, PlantersLunchables, Ore-Ida, Maxwell House, A1, Classico, Cool Whip, Stove TopJet Puffed, ABCPlasmon, and Quero. Of the $29.3 billion with a heightened riskWattie’s. The aggregate carrying amount of future impairments, $24.0 billion is attributable to brands with 0% excess fair value over carrying amount.amount between 20-50% was $6.5 billion as of their latest 2021 impairment testing date. Although the remaining reporting units and brands, with a carrying value of $11.8 billion, have more than 20%50% excess fair value over carrying amount as of their latest 20182021 impairment testing date, these amounts are also associated with the 2013 Heinz acquisitionAcquisition and the 2015 Merger and are recorded on theour consolidated balance sheet at their estimated acquisition date fair values. Therefore, if any assumptions, estimates, or market factors change in the future, these amounts are also susceptible to impairments, which could negatively affect our operating results or net worth.


impairments.
Our net sales and net income may be exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations.
We derive a substantial portion of our net sales from international operations. We hold assets, and incur liabilities, earn revenue, and pay expenses in a variety of currencies other than the U.S. dollar, primarily the Canadian dollar, British pound sterling, euro, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar,Chinese renminbi, Indonesian rupiah, New Zealand dollar, Brazilian real, Indonesian rupiah, Chinese renminbi, and Indian rupee.Russian ruble. Since our consolidated financial statements are reported in U.S. dollars, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates from period to period will have an impact on our reported results. We have implemented foreign currency hedges intended to reduce our exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. However, these hedging strategies may not be successful, and any of our unhedged foreign exchange exposures will continue to be subject to market fluctuations. In addition, in certain circumstances, we may incur costs in one currency related to services or products for which we are paid in a different currency. As a result, factors associated with international operations, including changes in foreign currency exchange rates, could significantly affect our results of operations and financial condition.
Commodity, energy, and other input prices are volatile and could negatively affect our consolidated operating results.
We purchase and use large quantities of commodities, including dairy products, meat products, coffee beans, nuts, tomatoes, potatoes, soybean and vegetable oils, sugar and other sweeteners, tomatoes, potatoes, corn products, wheat products, nuts, cocoa products, cucumbers, onions, other fruits and vegetables, spices, and flour to manufacture our products. In addition, we purchase and use significant quantities of resins, fiberboard, metals, cardboard, glass, plastic, paper, fiberboard,plastic, and other materials to package our products, and we use other inputs, such as electricity, natural gas, and water, to operate our facilities. We are also exposed to changes in oil prices, including diesel fuel, which influence both our packaging and transportation costs. Prices for commodities, energy, and other supplies are volatile and can fluctuate due to conditions that are difficult to predict, including global competition for resources, foreign currency fluctuations, severe weather, ornatural disasters, global climate change, water risk, health pandemics, crop failures, orcrop shortages due to plant disease or insect and other pest infestation, consumer, industrial, or investment demand, and changes in governmental regulation and trade, tariffs, alternative energy, including increased demand for biofuels, and
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agricultural programs. Additionally, we may be unable to maintain favorable arrangements with respect to the costs of procuring raw materials, packaging, services, and transporting products, which could result in increased expenses and negatively affect our operations. Furthermore, the cost of raw materials and finished products may fluctuate due to movements in cross-currency transaction rates. Rising commodity, energy, and other input costs could materially and adversely affect our cost of operations, including the manufacture, transportation, and distribution of our products, which could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and operating results.
Although we monitor our exposure to commodity and other input prices as an integral part of our overall risk management program, and seek to hedge against input price increases to the extent we deem appropriate, we do not fully hedge against changes in commodity prices, and our hedging strategies may not protect us from increases in specific raw materials costs. For example, hedging our costs for one of our key commodities, dairy products, is difficult because dairy futures markets are not as developedliquid as many other commodities futures markets. Continued volatility or sustained increases in the prices of commodities and other supplies we purchase could increase the costs of our products, and our profitability could suffer. Moreover, increases in the prices of our products to cover these increased costs may result in lower sales volumes, or we may be constrained from increasing the prices of our products by competitive and consumer pressures. If we are not successful in our hedging activities, or if we are unable to price our products to cover increased costs, then commodity and other input price volatility or increases could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and operating results.
In 2021, we experienced higher than expected commodity costs and supply chain costs, including logistics, procurement, and manufacturing costs, largely due to inflationary pressures. We expect this cost inflation to remain elevated through at least 2022. Although we take measures to mitigate the impact of this inflation through pricing actions and efficiency gains, if these measures are not effective our financial condition, operating results, and cash flows could be materially adversely affected. Even if such measures are effective, we expect that there could be a difference between the timing of when these beneficial actions impact our results of operations and when the cost inflation is incurred. Additionally, the pricing actions we take could result in a decrease in market share.
Volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives we use to manage exposures to fluctuations in commodity prices may cause volatility in our gross profit and net income.
We use commodity futures, options, and swaps to economically hedge the price of certain input costs, including dairyvegetable oils, diesel fuel, corn products, packaging products, sugar, coffee beans, wheat products, meat products, coffee beans, sugar, vegetable oils, wheatnatural gas, dairy products, corn products,and cocoa products, packaging products, diesel fuel, and natural gas.products. We recognize gains and losses based on changes in the values of these commodity derivatives. We recognize these gains and losses in cost of products sold in our consolidated statements of income to the extent we utilize the underlying input in our manufacturing process. We recognize thesethe unrealized gains and losses on these commodity derivatives in general corporate expenses in our segment operating results until we sell the underlying products, at which time we reclassifyrealized; once realized, the gains and losses to segmentare recorded in the applicable segment’s operating results. Accordingly, changes in the values of our commodity derivatives may cause volatility in our gross profit and net income.
Our results could be adversely impacted as a result of increased pension, labor, and people-related expenses.
Inflationary pressures and any shortages in the labor market could increase labor costs, which could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated operating results or financial condition. Our labor costs include the cost of providing employee benefits in the United States, Canada, and other foreign jurisdictions, including pension, health and welfare, and severance benefits. Any declines in market returns could adversely impact the funding of pension plans, the assets of which are invested in a diversified portfolio of equity and fixed-income securities and other investments. Additionally, the annual costs of benefits vary with increased costs of health care and the outcome of collectively-bargained wage and benefit agreements.


Furthermore, we may be subject to increased costs or experience adverse effects to our operating results if we are unable to renew collectively bargained agreements on satisfactory terms. Our financial condition and ability to meet the needs of our customers could be materially and adversely affected if strikes or work stoppages and interruptions occur as a result of delayed negotiations with union-represented employees both in and outside of the United States.
Regulatory Risks
ComplianceOur compliance with laws regulations, and related interpretationsregulations, and related legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions, could impactexpose us to significant liabilities and damage our business, and we face additional risks and uncertainties related to any potential actions resulting from the SEC’s ongoing investigation, as well as potential additional subpoenas, litigation, and regulatory proceedings.reputation.
As a large, global food and beverage company, we operate in a highly-regulatedhighly regulated environment with constantly-evolvingconstantly evolving legal and regulatory frameworks. Various laws and regulations govern production, storage, distribution, sales,our practices including, but not limited to, those related to advertising and marketing, product claims and labeling, including on-pack claims, information or disclosures, marketing, licensing,the environment, intellectual property, consumer protection and product liability, commercial disputes, trade and export controls, anti-trust, data privacy, labor tax, environmental matters, privacy, as well asand employment, workplace health and safety, and data protection practices. Government authorities regularly changetax. As a consequence, we face a heightened risk of legal claims and regulatory enforcement actions in the ordinary course of business. In addition, the imposition of new laws, changes in laws or regulatory requirements or changing interpretations thereof, and differing or competing regulations and their interpretations. In particular, Brexitstandards across the markets where our products are made, manufactured, distributed, and sold have in the past and could continue to result in a new regulatory regime in the United Kingdom that may or may not follow that of the European Union,higher compliance costs, capital expenditures, and the creation of new and divergent laws and regulations could increase the cost and complexity of our compliance. In addition, this shift in regime could create a number of legal and accounting complexities with respect to existing relationships, including uncertainty regarding the continuity of contracts entered into by entities in the United Kingdom or the European Union. Our compliance with new or revised laws and regulations, or the interpretation and application of existing laws and regulations, could materially andhigher production costs, adversely affectimpacting our product sales, financial condition, and results of operations. As a consequence ofFurthermore, actions we have taken or may take, or decisions we have made or may make, in response to the legal and regulatory environmentCOVID-19 pandemic, may result in which we operate, we are faced with a heightened risk ofinvestigations, legal claims, and regulatory enforcement actions.
As previously disclosed on February 21, 2019, we received a subpoena in October 2018 from the SEC related to our procurement area, specifically the accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls related to our procurement function, including, but not limited to, agreements, side agreements, and changes or modifications to agreements with our suppliers. Following the receipt of this subpoena, we, together with external counsel and forensic accountants, and subsequently, under the oversight of the Audit Committee, conducted an internal investigation into our procurement area and related matters. Following our earnings release and investor call on February 21, 2019, when we announced the results of our interim assessment of goodwill and intangible asset impairments, the SEC requested additional information related to our financial reporting, internal controls, and disclosures, our assessment of goodwill and intangible asset impairments, and our communications with certain shareholders. It is our understanding that the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois also is reviewing this matter, working with the SEC and receiving materials from it. After our earnings release, four securities class action lawsuits, one class action lawsuit under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”), and five stockholder derivative actions were filedlitigation against us and certain of our current and former officers, directors, and employees. One of the securities class action lawsuits was voluntarily dismissed without prejudice, while the other matters are still pending.
We intend to vigorously defend against these lawsuits. We are unable, at this time, to estimate our potential liability in these matters, but we may be required to pay judgments, settlements, or other penalties and incur other costs and expenses in connection with the securities and ERISA class action lawsuits and the stockholder derivative actions. See Item 3, Legal Proceedings, and Note 18, Commitment and Contingencies, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information.
Furthermore, if the SEC commences legal action as a result of the investigation, we could be required to pay significant penalties and become subject to injunctions, cease and desist orders, and other equitable remedies. The SEC investigation will not be resolved as a result of the completion of the internal investigation and the filing of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We can provide no assurances as to the outcome or timing of any governmental or regulatory investigation.
We have incurred, and may continue to incur, significant expenses related to legal, accounting, and other professional services in connection with the internal investigation, the SEC investigation, and related legal and regulatory matters. These expenses, the delay in timely filing this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the delay in timely filing our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019, and the diversion of the attention of the management team that has occurred, and is expected to continue, has adversely affected, and could continue to adversely affect, our business, financial condition, and cash flows.us.
As a result of matters associated with the internal investigation related to the SEC investigation and various lawsuits, we are exposed to greater risks associated with litigation,any such legal claims or regulatory proceedings, and government enforcement actions, we could be subject to monetary judgments, settlements, and additional subpoenas. Any future investigationscivil and criminal actions, including fines, injunctions, product recalls, penalties, disgorgement of profits, or additional lawsuits may have a material adverse effect onactivity restrictions, which could materially and adversely affect our business,reputation, product sales, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. We evaluate these legal claims and regulatory enforcement actions to assess the likelihood of unfavorable outcomes and to estimate, if possible, the amount of potential losses. Based on these assessments and estimates, we establish reserves and disclose relevant material litigation claims, legal proceedings, or regulatory enforcement actions as appropriate and in accordance with SEC rules and accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).

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Our assessments and estimates are based on the information available to management at the time and involve a significant amount of judgment. Actual outcomes or losses may differ materially from our current assessments and estimates. In addition, even if a claim is unsuccessful, without merit, or not pursued to completion, the cost of defending against or responding to such a claim, including expenses and management time, could adversely affect our financial condition and operating results.
We previously identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting. If we are unable to remediate these material weaknesses, orreporting, and if we experience additional material weaknesses or other deficiencies in the future or otherwise fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, we may not be able to accurately and timely report our financial results, in which casecould negatively impact our business, may be harmed, investors may loseinvestor confidence, in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, and the price of our common stock may decline.stock.
Our management is responsibleAs previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting and for evaluating and reporting on the effectiveness of our system of internal control. Our internal control over financial reporting isyear ended December 28, 2019, we identified a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally acceptedmaterial weakness in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). As a public company, we are required to comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other rules that govern public companies. In particular, we are required to certify our compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which requires us to furnish annually a report by management on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. In addition, our independent registered public accounting firm is required to report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting.
In connection with our most recent year-endrisk assessment component of internal control over financial reporting we determined that, as of December 29, 2018, we did not maintain effective internal control over financial reporting becauseappropriately design controls in response to the risk of a material weakness in our risk assessment process related to designing and maintaining controls sufficient to appropriately respondmisstatement due to changes in our business environment. This material weakness resulted in misstatements that were corrected in the restatement included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2018. This material weakness in risk assessment also contributed to a material weaknessesweakness arising from (i) supplier contracts and related arrangements,arrangements. We completed remediation measures related to the material weaknesses and (ii) goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing, and we have taken and are taking certain remedial steps to improveconcluded that our internal control over financial reporting. For further discussionreporting was effective as of the material weaknesses identified andJune 27, 2020. Completion of remediation does not provide assurance that our remedial efforts, see Item 9A, Controls and Procedures.
Remediation efforts place a significant burden on management and add increased pressureremediation or other controls will continue to our financial resources and processes. As a result, we may not be successful in making the improvements necessary to remediate the material weaknesses identified by management, be able to do so in a timely manner,operate properly or be able to identify and remediate additional control deficiencies, including material weaknesses, in the future.remain adequate.
If we are unable to successfully remediate our existing or any future material weaknesses or other deficiencies in ourmaintain effective internal control over financial reporting the accuracyor disclosure controls and timing ofprocedures, our ability to record, process, and report financial reporting mayinformation accurately and to prepare financial statements within required time periods could be adversely affected;affected, which could subject us to litigation, investigations, or penalties; negatively affect our liquidity, our access to capital markets, the perceptions of our creditworthiness, and our ability to complete acquisitions, may be adversely affected; we may be unableour ability to maintain or regain compliance with applicable securities laws, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) listing requirements, and the covenants under our debt instruments or derivative arrangements regarding the timely filing of periodic reports; we may be subject to regulatory investigations and penalties; investors may losereports, or investor confidence in our financial reporting; we may sufferor cause defaults, accelerations, or cross-accelerations under our debt instruments or derivative arrangements to the extent we are unable to obtain waivers from the required creditors or counterparties or are unable to cure any breaches; andbreaches, any of which may require management resources or cause our stock price mayto decline.
A downgrade in our credit rating could adversely impact interest costs or access to future borrowings.
Our failure to prepareborrowing costs can be affected by short and timely file our periodic reports with the SEC limitslong-term credit ratings assigned by rating organizations. A decrease in these credit ratings could limit our access to the publiccapital markets to raise debt or equity capital, restricts our ability to issue equity securities, including within the Kraft Heinz Savings Plan and the Kraft Heinz Union Savings Plan (collectively, the “Plan”), and could impact our listing on Nasdaq.
We did not file our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2018 or our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019 within each respective timeframe required by the SEC, meaning we have not remained current in our reporting requirements with the SEC. This limits our ability to access the public markets to raise debt or equity capital, which could prevent us from pursuing transactions or implementing business strategies that we might otherwise believe are beneficial to our business. We are not currently eligible to use a registration statement on Form S-3 that would allow us to continuously incorporate by reference our SEC reports into the registration statement, or to use “shelf” registration statements to conduct offerings, until approximately one year from the date we regain and maintain status as a current filer. If we wish to pursue a public offering now, we would be required to file a registration statement on Form S-1 and have it reviewed and declared effective by the SEC. Doing so would likely take significantly longer than using a registration statement on Form S-3 and increase our transactionborrowing costs, and the necessity of using a Form S-1 for a public offering of registered securities could, to the extent we are not able to conduct offerings using alternative methods, adversely impact our ability to raise capital or complete acquisitions of other companies in a timely manner.


In addition, as a result of the failure to remain current in our reporting requirements with the SEC, we are not currently eligible to use Form S-8 registration statements. As a result, on April 23, 2019, the administrator of the Plan issued a notice to Plan participants advising participants of a blackout period during which participants are prohibited from acquiring beneficial ownership of additional interests in The Kraft Heinz Company Stock Fund. If we are not able to become and remain current in our reporting requirements with the SEC, it restricts our ability to maintain The Kraft Heinz Company Stock Fund or issue other equity securities to our employees.
As previously disclosed, we also received notices from Nasdaq regarding our noncompliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), which requires listed companies to timely file all required periodic financial reports with the SEC. We timely submitted our plan to regain compliance, and Nasdaq granted the Company until September 11, 2019 to regain compliance, subject to our compliance with certain terms outlined in the notice received on May 15, 2019, including filing this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 and filing our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019, which we expect to file as promptly as practicable following the filing of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. If we are not able to file before September 11, 2019, however, our common stock may be subject to delisting by Nasdaq.
We reached a determination to restate certain of our previously issued consolidated financial statements, which resulted in unanticipated costs and may affect investor confidence and raise reputational issues.
As discussed in the Explanatory Note, in Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, and in Note 23, Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited), in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we reached a determination to restate our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures for the years ended December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 and to restate each of the quarterly and year-to-date periods for the nine months ended September 29, 2018 and for fiscal year 2017, following the identification of misstatements as a result of the internal investigation conducted. We do not believe that the misstatements are quantitatively material to any period presented in our prior financial statements. However, due to the qualitative nature of the matters identified in our internal investigation, including the number of years over which the misconduct occurred and the number of transactions, suppliers, and procurement employees involved, we determined that it would be appropriate to correct the misstatements in our previously issued consolidated financial statements by restating such financial statements. The restatement also included corrections for additional identified out-of-period and uncorrected misstatements in the impacted periods. As a result, we have incurred unanticipated costs for accounting and legal fees in connection with or related to the restatement, and have become subject to a number of additional risks and uncertainties, which may affect investor confidence in the accuracy of our financial disclosures and may raise reputational issues for our business.
Our intellectual property rights are valuable, and any inability to protect them could reduce the value of our products and brands.
We consider our intellectual property rights, particularly and most notably our trademarks, but also our patents, trade secrets, trade dress, copyrights, and licensing agreements, to be a significant and valuable aspect of our business. We attempt to protect our intellectual property rights through a combination of patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and trade dress laws, as well as licensing agreements, third-party nondisclosure and assignment agreements, and policing of third-party misuses of our intellectual property. Our failure to develop or adequately protect our trademarks, products, new features of our products, or our technology, or any change in law or other changes that serve to lessen or remove the current legal protections of our intellectual property, may diminish our competitiveness and could materially harm our business and financial condition. We also license certain intellectual property, most notably trademarks, from third parties. To the extent that we are not able to contract with these third parties on favorable terms or maintain our relationships with these third parties, our rights to use certain intellectual property could be impacted.
We may be unaware of intellectual property rights of others that may cover some of our technology, brands, or products. Any litigation regarding patents or other intellectual property could be costly and time-consuming and could divert the attention of our management and key personnel from our business operations. Third-party claims of intellectual property infringement might also require us to enter into costly license agreements. We also may be subject to significant damages or injunctions against development and sale of certain products.


Changes in tax laws and interpretations could adversely affect our business.
We are subject to income and other taxes in the United States and in numerous foreign jurisdictions. Our domestic and foreign tax liabilities are dependent on the jurisdictions in which profits are determined to be earned and taxed. Additionally, the amount of taxes paid is subject to our interpretation of applicable tax laws in the jurisdictions in which we operate. A number of factors influence our effective tax rate, including changes in tax laws and treaties as well as the interpretation of existing laws and rules. Federal, state, and local governments and administrative bodies within the United States, which represents the majority of our operations, and other foreign jurisdictions have implemented, or are considering, a variety of broad tax, trade, and other regulatory reforms that may impact us. For example, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “U.S. Tax Reform”) enacted on December 22, 2017 resulted in changes in our corporate tax rate, our deferred income taxes, and the taxation of foreign earnings. The comprehensive impact of U.S. Tax Reform is yet to be determined, and future guidance and interpretations may have adverse or uncertain effects. Relatedly, changes in tax laws resulting from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (“OECD”) multi-jurisdictional plan of action to address base erosion and profit sharing (“BEPS”) could impact our effective tax rate. It is not currently possible to accurately determine the potential comprehensive impact of these or future changes, but these changes could have a material impact on our business and financial condition.
Significant judgment, knowledge, and experience are required in determining our worldwide provision for income taxes. Our future effective tax rate is impacted by a number of factors including changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes in geographic mix of income, increases in expenses not deductible for tax, including impairment of goodwill, and changes in available tax credits. In the ordinary course of our business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. We are also regularly subject to audits by tax authorities. Although we believe our tax estimates are reasonable, the final determination of tax audits and any related litigation could be materially different from our historical income tax provisions and accruals. Economic and political pressures to increase tax revenue in various jurisdictions may make resolving tax disputes more difficult. The results of an audit or litigation could adversely affect our financial statementscondition and operating results. In February 2020, Moody’s Investor Services, Inc. (“Moody’s”) affirmed our long-term credit rating of Baa3 with a negative outlook and Fitch Ratings (“Fitch”) and S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”) downgraded our long-term credit rating from BBB- to BB+ with a stable outlook from Fitch and a negative outlook from S&P. The downgrades by Fitch and S&P reduce our senior debt below investment grade, potentially resulting in higher borrowing costs on future financings and limiting access to our commercial paper program and other sources of funding which may result in us having to use more expensive sources of liquidity, such as our Senior Credit Facility. These downgrades do not constitute a default or event of default under our debt instruments. As of the period or periods for which that determination is made.date of this filing, we maintain a positive outlook from Fitch and S&P and a stable outlook from Moody’s.
Registered Securities Risks
Sales of our common stock in the public market could cause volatility in the price of our common stock or cause the share price to fall.
Sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public market, sales of our common stock by the Sponsors, or the perception that these sales might occur, could depress the market price of our common stock, and could impair our ability to raise capital through the sale of additional equity securities. A sustained depression in the market price of our common stock has happened (in November and December 2018, which(which was a contributing factor to our decision to perform an interim impairment testtests for certain reporting units and brands in the fourth quarter of 2018,2019 for which we ultimately recorded impairment losses) and could in the future happen, which could also reduce our market capitalization below the book value of net assets, which could increase the likelihood of recognizing goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment losses that could negatively affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Kraft Heinz, 3G Capital,Global Food Holdings, and Berkshire Hathaway entered into a registration rights agreement requiring us to register for resale under the Securities Act all registrable shares held by 3G CapitalGlobal Food Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway, which represents all shares of our common stock held by the Sponsors as of the date of the closing of the 2015 Merger. As of December 29, 2018,25, 2021, registrable shares represented approximately 49%42% of all outstanding shares of our common stock. Although the registrable shares are subject to certain holdback and suspension periods, the registrable shares are not subject to a “lock-up” or similar restriction under the registration rights agreement. Accordingly, offers and sales of a large number of registrable shares may be made pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act in accordance with the terms of the registration rights agreement. Sales of our common stock by the Sponsors to other persons would likely result in an
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increase in the number of shares being traded in the public market and may increase the volatility of the price of our common stock.
Our ability to pay regular dividends to our shareholdersstockholders and the amounts of any such dividends are subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors and may be limited by our financial condition, debt agreements, or limitations under Delaware law.
Although it is currently anticipated that we will continue to pay regular quarterly dividends, any such determination to pay dividends and the amounts thereof will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will be dependent on then-existing conditions, including our financial condition, income, legal requirements, including limitations under Delaware law, debt agreements, and other factors the Board of Directors deems relevant. The Board of Directors has previously decided, and may in the future decide, in its sole discretion, to change the amount or frequency of dividends or discontinue the payment of dividends entirely. For these reasons, shareholdersstockholders will not be able to rely on dividends to receive a return on investment. Accordingly, realization of any gain on shares of our common stock may depend on the appreciation of the price of our common stock, which may never occur.

General Risk Factors

Unanticipated business disruptions and natural events in the locations in which we or our customers, suppliers, distributors, or regulators operate could adversely affect our ability to provide products to our customers or our results of operations.
We have a complex network of suppliers, owned and leased manufacturing locations, co-manufacturing locations, distribution networks, and information systems that support our ability to consistently provide our products to our customers. Factors that are hard to predict or beyond our control, such as weather or other geological events or natural disasters (including hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, or wild fires), raw material shortages, fires or explosions, political unrest, geopolitical conflicts, terrorism, civil strife, acts of war, public corruption, expropriation, generalized labor unrest or labor shortages, or health pandemics (including COVID-19), could damage or disrupt our operations or the operations of our customers, suppliers, co-manufacturers, distributors, or regulators. These factors include, but are not limited to:
natural disasters or other disruptions at any of our facilities or our suppliers’ or distributors’ facilities may impair or delay the delivery of our products; and
influenza or other pandemics, such as COVID-19, could disrupt production of our products, reduce demand for certain of our products, or disrupt the marketplace in the away-from-home or retail environment with consequent material adverse effects on our results of operations.
These or other disruptions may require additional resources to restore our supply chain or distribution network. While we insure against many of these events and certain business interruption risks and have policies and procedures to manage business continuity planning, such insurance may not compensate us for any losses incurred and our business continuity plans may not effectively resolve the issues in a timely manner. To the extent we are unable to respond to disruptions in our operations, whether by finding alternative suppliers or replacing capacity at key manufacturing or distribution locations; to quickly repair damage to our information, production, or supply systems; or to financially mitigate the likelihood or potential impact of such events, or effectively manage them if they occur, we may be late in delivering, or unable to deliver, products to our customers or to track orders, inventory, receivables, and payables. If that occurs, our customers’ confidence in us and long-term demand for our products could decline. Any of these events could materially and adversely affect our product sales, financial condition, and results of operations.
Our performance may be adversely affected by economic and political conditions in the United States and in various other nations where we do business.
Our performance has been in the past and may continue in the future to be impacted by economic and political conditions in the United States and in other nations where we do business. Economic and financial uncertainties in our international markets, changes to major international trade arrangements, and the imposition of tariffs by certain foreign governments could negatively impact our operations and sales. For example, in 2020, the United Kingdom formally withdrew from the European Union (commonly referred to as “Brexit”) and subsequently entered into a trade agreement with the European Union, and we continue to monitor economic and political developments related to Brexit, including the potential for supply chain disruptions. Other factors impacting our operations in the United States and in international locations where we do business include export and import restrictions, foreign currency exchange rates, foreign currency devaluation, cash repatriation restrictions, recessionary conditions, foreign ownership restrictions, nationalization, the impact of hyperinflationary environments, terrorist acts, and political unrest. Such factors in either domestic or foreign jurisdictions, and our responses to them, could materially and adversely affect our product sales, financial condition, and operating results.
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We rely on our management team and other key personnel and may be unable to hire or retain key personnel or a highly skilled and diverse global workforce.
We depend on the skills, working relationships, and continued services of key personnel, including our experienced management team. In addition, our ability to achieve our operating goals depends on our ability to identify, hire, train, and retain qualified individuals. We compete with other companies both within and outside of our industry for talented personnel, and we may lose key personnel or fail to attract, train, and retain other talented personnel and a diverse global workforce with the skills and in the locations we need to operate and grow our business. Unplanned turnover, failure to attract and develop personnel with key emerging capabilities such as e-commerce and digital marketing skills, or failure to develop adequate succession plans for leadership positions, including the Chief Executive Officer position, could deplete our institutional knowledge base and erode our competitiveness. Changes in immigration laws and policies could also make it more difficult for us to recruit or relocate skilled employees. Any such loss, failure, or limitation could adversely affect our product sales, financial condition, and operating results.
We are significantly dependent on information technology, and we may be unable to protect our information systems against service interruption, misappropriation of data, or breaches of security.
We rely on information technology networks and systems, including the Internet, to process, transmit, and store electronic and financial information, to manage a variety of business processes and activities, and to comply with regulatory, legal, and tax requirements. We also depend on our information technology infrastructure for digital marketing activities and for electronic communications among our locations, personnel, customers, and suppliers. These information technology systems, some of which are managed by third parties, may be susceptible to damage, invasions, disruptions, or shutdowns due to hardware failures, computer viruses, hacker attacks and other cybersecurity risks, telecommunication failures, user errors, catastrophic events, or other factors. If our information technology systems suffer severe damage, disruption, or shutdown, by unintentional or malicious actions of employees and contractors or by cyberattacks, and our business continuity plans do not effectively resolve the issues in a timely manner, we could experience business disruptions, reputational damage, transaction errors, processing inefficiencies, the leakage of confidential information, and the loss of customers and sales, causing our product sales, financial condition, and operating results to be adversely affected and the reporting of our financial results to be delayed.
In addition, if we are unable to prevent security breaches or disclosure of non-public information, we may suffer financial and reputational damage, litigation or remediation costs, fines, or penalties because of the unauthorized disclosure of confidential information belonging to us or to our partners, customers, consumers, or suppliers.
Misuse, leakage, or falsification of information could result in violations of data privacy laws and regulations, damage to our reputation and credibility, loss of opportunities to acquire or divest of businesses or brands, and loss of our ability to commercialize products developed through research and development efforts and, therefore, could have a negative impact on net sales. In addition, we may suffer financial and reputational damage because of lost or misappropriated confidential information belonging to us, our current or former employees, or to our suppliers or consumers, and may become subject to legal action and increased regulatory oversight. We could also be required to spend significant financial and other resources to remedy the damage caused by a security breach or to repair or replace networks and information systems.
We are also subject to various laws and regulations that are continuously evolving and developing regarding privacy, data protection, and data security, including those related to the collection, storage, handling, use, disclosure, transfer, and security of personal data. Such laws and regulations, as well as their interpretation and application, may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, which can result in inconsistent or conflicting requirements. The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), which became effective in May 2018, adds a broad array of requirements with respect to personal data, including the public disclosure of significant data breaches, and imposes substantial penalties for non-compliance. The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), which became effective in January 2020, among other things, imposes additional requirements with respect to disclosure and deletion of personal information of California residents. The CCPA provides civil penalties for violations, as well as a private right of action for data breaches. GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy and data protection laws may increase our costs of compliance and risks of non-compliance, which could result in substantial penalties.
Our results could be adversely impacted as a result of increased pension, labor, and people-related expenses.
Inflationary pressures, shortages in the labor market, increased employee turnover, and changes in the availability of our workers could increase labor costs, which could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated operating results or financial condition. Our labor costs include the cost of providing employee benefits in the United States, Canada, and other foreign jurisdictions, including pension, health and welfare, and severance benefits. Any declines in market returns could adversely impact the funding of pension plans, the assets of which are invested in a diversified portfolio of equity and fixed-income securities and other investments. Additionally, the annual costs of benefits vary with increased costs of health care and the outcome of collectively bargained wage and benefit agreements.
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Furthermore, we may be subject to increased costs or experience adverse effects to our operating results if we are unable to renew collectively bargained agreements on satisfactory terms. Our financial condition and ability to meet the needs of our customers could be materially and adversely affected if strikes or work stoppages and interruptions occur as a result of delayed negotiations with union-represented employees both in and outside of the United States.
We have observed an increasingly competitive labor market. Increased employee turnover, changes in the availability of our workers, including as a result of COVID-19-related absences, and labor shortages in our supply chain have resulted in, and could continue to result in, increased costs and have, and could again, impact our ability to meet consumer demand, both of which could negatively affect our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Changes in tax laws and interpretations could adversely affect our business.
We are subject to income and other taxes in the United States and in numerous foreign jurisdictions. Our domestic and foreign tax liabilities are dependent on the jurisdictions in which profits are determined to be earned and taxed. Additionally, the amount of taxes paid is subject to our interpretation of applicable tax laws in the jurisdictions in which we operate. A number of factors influence our effective tax rate, including changes in tax laws and treaties as well as the interpretation of existing laws and rules. Federal, state, and local governments and administrative bodies within the United States, which represents the majority of our operations, and other foreign jurisdictions have implemented, or are considering, a variety of broad tax, trade, and other regulatory reforms that may impact us. Moreover, under the current U.S. presidential administration, comprehensive changes to U.S. federal income tax laws have been proposed, including, among others, a proposal to increase the federal tax on global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”). Additionally, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a global coalition of member countries, proposed a two-pillar plan to reform international taxation. The proposals aim to ensure a fairer distribution of profits among countries and impose a floor on tax competition through the introduction of a global minimum tax. It is not currently possible to accurately determine the potential comprehensive impact of these or future changes, but these changes could have a material impact on our effective tax rate, financial condition, and business.
Significant judgment, knowledge, and experience are required in determining our worldwide provision for income taxes. Our future effective tax rate is impacted by a number of factors including changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes in geographic mix of income, increases in expenses not deductible for tax, including impairment of goodwill, and changes in available tax credits. In the ordinary course of our business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. We are also regularly subject to audits by tax authorities. Although we believe our tax estimates are reasonable, the final determination of tax audits and any related litigation could be materially different from our historical income tax provisions and accruals. Economic and political pressures to increase tax revenue in various jurisdictions may make resolving tax disputes more difficult. The results of an audit or litigation could adversely affect our financial statements in the period or periods for which that determination is made.
Volatility of capital markets or macroeconomic factors could adversely affect our business.
Changes in financial and capital markets, including market disruptions, limited liquidity, uncertainty regarding Brexit, and interest rate volatility, including as a result of the use or discontinued use of certain benchmark rates such as LIBOR, may increase the cost of financing as well as the risks of refinancing maturing debt. In addition,Our U.S. dollar variable rate debt uses London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) as a benchmark for determining interest rates and the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom intends to phase out the LIBOR rates associated with our borrowing costs can be affectedoutstanding variable rate debt by shortthe end of June 2023. Based on our review of our debt securities, credit facilities, including our uncommitted revolving credit line, derivative instruments, and long-term ratings assigned by rating organizations. A decreasecertain of our significant commercial contracts that may utilize LIBOR as the reference rate, we do not currently expect that the transition from LIBOR, including any legal or regulatory changes made in these ratings could limitresponse to its future phase out, or the risks related to its discontinuance will have a material effect on our accessfinancing costs. However, we continue to capital markets and increase our borrowing costs,evaluate the potential impact, which could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and operating results.remains subject to uncertainty.
Some of our customers and counterparties are highly leveraged. Consolidations in some of the industries in which our customers operate have created larger customers, some of which are highly leveraged and facing increased competition and continued credit market volatility. These factors have caused some customers to be less profitable, increasing our exposure to credit risk. A significant adverse change in the financial and/or credit position of a customer or counterparty could require us to assume greater credit risk relating to that customer or counterparty and could limit our ability to collect receivables. This could have an adverse impact on our financial condition and liquidity.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.
None.
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Item 2. Properties.
Our corporate co-headquarters are located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Chicago, Illinois. Our co-headquarters are leased and house certain executive offices, our U.S. business units, and our administrative, finance, legal, and human resource functions. We maintain additional owned and leased offices throughout the regions in which we operate.
We manufacture our products in our network of manufacturing and processing facilities located throughout the world. As of December 29, 2018,25, 2021, we operated 8479 manufacturing and processing facilities. We own 8174 and lease threefive of these facilities. Our manufacturing and processing facilities count by segment as of December 29, 201825, 2021 was:
Owned LeasedOwnedLeased
United States40 1United States331
InternationalInternational402
Canada2 Canada12
EMEA12 
Rest of World27 2
We maintain all of our manufacturing and processing facilities in good condition and believe they are suitable and are adequate for our present needs. We also enter into co-manufacturing arrangements with third parties if we determine it is advantageous to outsource the production of any of our products.
In the fourth quarter of 2018,2021, we announced our plans to divestdivested certain assets and operations, predominantlyprimarily in Canadaour global cheese and India,nuts businesses, including six owned manufacturing facilities in the United States. We also acquired two owned manufacturing facilities and one ownedleased manufacturing facility in Canada and one owned and one leased facility in India.our International segment. See Note 5, 4, Acquisitions and Divestitures, in Item 8,Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information on these transactions.our acquisitions and divestitures.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
See Note 18, 16, Commitments and Contingencies, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
Our common stock is listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq) under the ticker symbol “KHC”.“KHC.” At June 5, 2019,February 12, 2022, there were approximately 49,00042,000 holders of record of our common stock.
See Equity and Dividends in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, for a discussion of cash dividends declared on our common stock.


Comparison of Cumulative Total Return
The following graph compares the cumulative total return on our common stock with the cumulative total return of the Standard & Poor's (“S&P”)&P 500 Index and the S&P Consumer Staples Food and Soft Drink Products, which we consider to be our peer group. Companies included in the S&P Consumer Staples Food and Soft Drink Products index change periodically and are presented on the basis of the index as it is comprised on December 29, 2018.25, 2021. This graph covers the five-year period from July 6, 2015 (the first day our common stock began trading on Nasdaq) through December 28, 201830, 2016 (the last trading day of our fiscal year 2018)2016) through December 23, 2021 (the last trading day of our fiscal year 2021). The graph shows total shareholder return assuming $100 was invested on July 6, 2015December 30, 2016 and the dividends were reinvested on a daily basis.
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 Kraft Heinz S&P 500 S&P Consumer Staples Food and Soft Drink Products
July 6, 2015$100.00
 $100.00
 $100.00
December 31, 2015102.07
 99.85
 110.18
December 30, 2016125.99
 111.79
 114.98
December 29, 2017115.44
 136.20
 128.53
December 28, 201867.49
 129.11
 121.93
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Kraft HeinzS&P 500S&P Consumer Staples Food and Soft Drink Products
December 30, 2016$100.00 $100.00 $100.00 
December 29, 201791.60 121.83 111.74 
December 28, 201853.54 115.49 106.04 
December 27, 201941.08 153.57 137.25 
December 24, 202048.08 178.76 143.96 
December 23, 202150.53 231.39 163.58 
The above performance graph shall not be deemed to be “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the SEC or subject to Regulation 14A or 14C, or to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.


Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities During the Three Months Ended December 29, 201825, 2021
Our share repurchase activity in the three months ended December 29, 201825, 2021 was:
  
Total Number
of Shares Purchased(a)
 
Average Price 
Paid Per Share
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs(b)
 Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
9/30/2018 - 11/3/2018 48,358
 $55.58
 
 $
11/4/2018 - 12/1/2018 79,925
 52.18
 
 
12/2/2018 - 12/29/2018 231,409
 49.16
 
 
Total 359,692
   
  
 
Total Number
of Shares Purchased(a)
Average Price 
Paid Per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs(b)
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
9/26/2021 10/30/2021
1,888,532 $36.85 — $— 
10/31/2021 11/27/2021
1,421,051 36.97 — — 
11/28/2021 12/25/2021
53,208 34.56 — — 
Total3,362,791 — 
(a)    Includes (1) shares repurchased to offset the dilutive effect of the exercise of stock options using option exercise proceeds and the vesting restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and performance share units (“PSUs”) and (2) shares withheld for tax liabilities associated with the vesting of RSUs and PSUs.
(b)    We do not have any publicly-announced share repurchase plans or programs.
(a)
Includes the following types of share repurchase activity, when they occur: (1) shares repurchased in connection with the exercise of stock options (including periodic repurchases using option exercise proceeds), (2) shares withheld for tax liabilities associated with the vesting of restricted stock units, and (3) shares repurchased related to employee benefit programs (including our annual bonus swap program) or to offset the dilutive effect of equity issuances.
(b)
We do not have any publicly announced share repurchase plans or programs.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data.
The following table presents selected consolidated financial data for the last five fiscal years. Our fiscal years 2018, 2017, and 2016 include a full year of Kraft Heinz results. Our fiscal year 2015 includes a full year of Heinz results and post-merger Kraft results. Our fiscal year 2014 includes a full year of Heinz results.
Certain prior period amounts have been restated for the correction of misstatements described below. This information should be read in conjunction with the “Explanatory Note” immediately preceding Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, with Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including further details related to the misstatements discussed in Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements[Reserved].
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   As Restated  
       (Unaudited)  
 
December 29,
2018
(52 weeks)
 December 30,
2017
(52 weeks)
 
December 31,
2016
(52 weeks)
(h)
 January 3,
2016
(53 weeks)
 December 28,
2014
(52 weeks)
 (in millions, except per share data)
Period Ended:         
Net sales(a)(b)(c)
$26,268
 $26,076
 $26,300
 $18,318
 $10,922
Income/(loss)(c)(d)(e)
(10,254) 10,932
 3,606
 614
 672
Income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders(c)(d)(e)
(10,192) 10,941
 3,416
 (299) (63)
Income/(loss) per common share:         
Basic(c)(d)(e)
(8.36) 8.98
 2.81
 (0.38) (0.17)
Diluted(c)(d)(e)
(8.36) 8.91
 2.78
 (0.38) (0.17)
          
   As Restated  
     (Unaudited)  
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 January 3,
2016
 December 28,
2014
 (in millions, except per share data)
As of:         
Total assets(b)(c)(e)
103,461
 120,092
 120,617
 123,110
 36,571
Long-term debt(b)(c)(f)
30,770
 28,308
 29,712
 25,148
 13,358
Redeemable preferred stock(g)

 
 
 8,320
 8,320
Cash dividends per common share2.50
 2.45
 2.35
 1.70
 
(a)As previously disclosed, we adopted a new accounting standard related to revenue recognition in the first quarter of 2018, and at the same time, we retrospectively corrected immaterial misclassifications in our statements of income principally related to customer incentive program expense misclassifications. This resulted in net sales decreases of $147 million in 2017, $152 million in 2016, and $55 million in 2015.
(b)The increases in net sales in 2016 and in 2015 compared to the prior year, and the increases in total assets and long-term debt from December 28, 2014 to January 3, 2016, were primarily driven by the 2015 Merger.



(c)
We have restated previously disclosed consolidated financial data for fiscal years 2017, 2016, and 2015, as well as the related balance sheet dates, to correct misstatements principally related to supplier contracts and related arrangements, as well as other identified out-of-period and uncorrected misstatements. See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information.
(d)
The increases in income/(loss), income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders, and basic and diluted income/(loss) per common share in 2017 compared to 2016 were primarily driven by U.S. Tax Reform, which was enacted in December 2017. See Note 11, Income Taxes, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information.
(e)
The decreases in income/(loss), income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders, and basic and diluted income/(loss) per common share in 2018 compared to 2017, and the decrease in total assets from December 30, 2017 to December 29, 2018, were primarily driven by non-cash impairment losses in 2018. See Note 10, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information.
(f)Amounts exclude the current portion of long-term debt.
(g)
On June 7, 2016, we redeemed all outstanding shares of our 9.00% cumulative compounding preferred stock, Series A (“Series A Preferred Stock”). See Equity and Dividends in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, along with Note 19, Debt, and Note 20, Capital Stock, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information.
(h)On December 9, 2016, our Board of Directors approved a change to our fiscal year end from Sunday to Saturday. Effective December 31, 2016, we operate on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year ending on the last Saturday in December in each calendar year. In prior years, we operated on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year ending the Sunday closest to December 31. As a result, we occasionally have a 53rd week in a fiscal year. Our 2015 fiscal year includes a 53rd week of activity.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Overview
Objective:
The following discussion provides an analysis of our financial condition and results of operations from management's perspective and should be read in conjunction with the other sectionsconsolidated financial statements and related notes included in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the consolidated financial statements10-K. Our objective is to also provide discussion of material events and related notes contained in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements:
We have restated our previously issued consolidated financial statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Referuncertainties known to the “Explanatory Note” preceding Item 1, Business, for background on the restatement, the fiscal periods impacted, control considerations, and other information.
In addition, we have restated certain previouslymanagement that are reasonably likely to cause reported financial information at December 30, 2017not to be indicative of future operating results or of future financial condition and to offer information that provides an understanding of our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
See below for the fiscal years ended December 30, 2017discussion and December 31, 2016 in thisanalysis of our financial condition and results of operations for 2021 compared to 2020. See Item 7, Management’s DiscussionDiscussions and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, including but not limited to information within the Consolidated Results of Operations, Results of Operations by Segment, and Non-GAAP Financial Measures sections. We have also included certain restated quarterly information in the Supplemental Quarterly Financial Information section at the end of this item.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, in Item 8, Financial Statementsour Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 26, 2020 for a detailed discussion of our financial condition and Supplementary Data,results of operations for additional information related2020 compared to the restatement, including descriptions of the misstatements and the impacts on our consolidated financial statements.2019.
Description of the Company:
We manufacture and market food and beverage products, including condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, and other grocery products throughout the world.
We manage and report our operating results through four segments. We have three reportable segments defined by geographic region: United States, International, and Canada.
During the fourth quarter of 2021, certain organizational changes were announced that will impact our future internal reporting and reportable segments. As a result of these changes, we plan to combine our United States and Canada zones to form the North America zone, and EMEA. Our remaining businesses are combined and disclosed as “Rest of World.” Rest of World comprisesexpect to have two operating segments: Latinreportable segments, North America and APAC.
OurInternational. We expect that any change to our reportable segments reflect a change,will be effective in the firstsecond quarter of our fiscal year 2018, to reorganize our international businesses to better align our global geographies. We moved our Middle East and Africa businesses from the historical AMEA operating segment into the historical Europe reportable segment, forming the new EMEA reportable segment. The remaining businesses from the AMEA operating segment became the APAC operating segment. We have reflected this change in all historical periods presented.2022.
See Note 22, 21, Segment Reporting, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, to the consolidated financial statements for our financial information by segment.

Acquisitions and Divestitures:

In 2021, we completed the sale of certain assets in our global nuts business (the “Nuts Transaction”) as well as the sale of certain assets in our global cheese businesses (the “Cheese Transaction”). The Nuts Transaction and the Cheese Transaction are not, individually or in the aggregate, considered a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations or financial results; therefore, the results of these businesses are included in continuing operations through the date of each sale. Additionally, in 2021, we completed the acquisition of Assan Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (the “Assan Foods Acquisition”) and BR Spices Indústria e Comércio de Alimentos Ltda (the “BR Spices Acquisition”), both of which are in our International segment. See Note 4, Acquisitions and Divestitures, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information.
Items Affecting Comparability of Financial Results
Impairment Losses:
Our 2018 results of operations reflect goodwill impairment losses of $318 million and intangible asset impairment losses of $15.9$1.3 billion in 2021 compared to $49 million in 2017. The increase was primarily driven by impairment losses of $15.5 billion recognized in the fourth quarter of 2018.
For the fourth quarter of 2018, in connection with the preparation of our year-end financial statements, we assessed the changes in circumstances that occurred during the quarter to determine if it was more likely than not that the fair values of any reporting units or brands were below their carrying amounts. Although our annual impairment test is performed during the second quarter, we perform this qualitative assessment each interim reporting period.
While there was no single determinative event or factor, the consideration in totality of several factors that developed during the fourth quarter of 2018 led us to conclude that it was more likely than not that the fair values of certain reporting units and brands were below their carrying amounts. These factors included: (i) a sustained decrease in our share price in November and December of 2018, which reduced our market capitalization below the book value of net assets; (ii) the completion of our fourth quarter results, which were below management’s expectations due to several factors such as higher than expected supply chain costs and increased competition; (iii) the development and approval of our 2019 annual operating plan in December 2018, which provided additional insights into expectations and priorities for the coming years, such as lower growth and margin expectations; (iv) the announcement in November 2018 to sell certain assets in our natural cheese portfolio in Canada, which changed the composition and use of the remaining assets and brands in the associated reporting unit; (v) fluctuations in foreign exchange rates in certain countries; (vi) increased interest rates in certain locations, including an increase in the United States in December 2018; and (vii) increased and prolonged economic and regulatory uncertainty in the United States and global economies as of the end of December 2018.
As we determined that it was more likely than not that the fair values of certain reporting units or brands were below their carrying amounts, we performed an interim impairment test as of December 29, 2018. As a result of our interim impairment test, we recognized goodwill impairment losses of $6.9$2.3 billion and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment losses of $8.6$1.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2018.
2020. See Critical Accounting Estimates within this itemNote 4, Acquisitions and Divestitures, and Note 10, 9, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information on these impairment losses.
COVID-19 Impacts:
We have been actively monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on our business. In 2020, particularly in March and April, we experienced consolidated net sales growth as higher demand for our retail products more than offset declines in our foodservice business. In 2021, we continued to experience strong retail demand compared to pre-pandemic periods. However, retail consumption declined when compared to the consolidatedcomparable 2020 period based on the strong consumer demand early on in the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in March and April 2020. Beginning in the second quarter of 2021 and continuing through year end, our foodservice business experienced increased consumer demand compared to the comparable 2020 periods, which were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we continue to see decreased foodservice demand in certain parts of our global business, including the United States and Canada, compared to pre-pandemic periods. COVID-19 and its impacts are unprecedented and continuously evolving, and the long-term impacts to our financial statementscondition and results of operations are still uncertain.
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See Liquidity and Capital Resources for additional information.information related to the impact of COVID-19 on our overall results. For information related to the impact of COVID-19 on our segment results see Results of Operations by Segment.
U.S. Tax Reform:Inflation and Supply Chain Impacts:
U.S. Tax Reform legislation enacted byIn 2021, we experienced higher than expected commodity costs and supply chain costs, including logistics, procurement, and manufacturing costs, largely due to inflationary pressures. We expect this cost inflation to remain elevated through at least 2022. While these costs have a negative impact on our results of operations, we are currently taking measures to mitigate, and expect to continue to take measures to mitigate, the federal government on December 22, 2017 significantly changed U.S. tax laws by, among other things, loweringimpact of this inflation through pricing actions and efficiency gains. However, we expect that there could be a difference between the federal corporate tax rate from 35.0%timing of when these beneficial actions impact our results of operations and when the cost inflation is incurred. Additionally, the pricing actions we take could result in a decrease in market share.
Additionally, given the increased demand for our products combined with industry-wide supply chain issues, we have experienced capacity constraints for certain products when demand has exceeded our current manufacturing capacity. As discussed in Liquidity and Capital Resources, we are working to 21.0%, effective January 1, 2018 and imposing a one-time toll charge on deemed repatriated earningsexpand capacity through increased capital investments. However, until these capacity constraints are alleviated, these constraints have the potential to impact our service levels, market share, financial condition, results of foreign subsidiariesoperations, or cash flows.
We have observed an increasingly competitive labor market. Increased employee turnover, changes in the availability of our workers, including as of December 30, 2017. In addition, there were many new provisions, including changes to bonus depreciation, revised deductions for executive compensation and interest expense, a tax on global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”), the base erosion anti-abuse tax (“BEAT”), and a deduction for foreign-derived intangible income (“FDII”). While the corporate tax rate reduction was effective January 1, 2018, we accounted for this anticipated rate change in 2017, the period of enactment. As a result of U.S. Tax Reform, we recorded a net tax benefit of approximately $7.0 billionCOVID-19-related absences, and labor shortages in 2017. As aour supply chain have resulted in, and could continue to result U.S. Tax Reform significantly impacted our provision for/(benefit from) income taxes and our effective tax rate, primarily in, 2017, resulting in a lack of comparability year over year.
See Note 11, Income Taxes, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information.
Integration and Restructuring Expenses:
At the end of 2017, we had substantially completed our multi-year program announced following the 2015 Merger (the “Integration Program”), which was designed to reduceincreased costs and integratehave, and optimizecould again, impact our combined organization. Asability to meet consumer demand, both of December 29, 2018, we had incurred cumulative pre-tax costswhich could negatively affect our financial condition, results of $2,146 million related to the Integration Program. These costs primarily included severance and employee benefit costs (includingoperations, or cash and non-cash severance), costs to exit facilities (including non-cash costs such as accelerated depreciation), and other costs incurred as a direct result of integration activities. Approximately 60% of total Integration Program costs were cash expenditures. As of December 29, 2018, we had incurred approximately $1.4 billion in capital expenditures related to the Integration Program since its inception in 2015.flows.
Related to our restructuring activities, including the Integration Program, we recognized expenses of $460 million in 2018, $434 million in 2017, and $1.0 billion in 2016. Integration Program expenses included in these totals were $92 million in 2018, $316 million, in 2017, and $887 million in 2016.
See Note 6, Integration and Restructuring Expenses, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information.


Results of Operations
We disclose in this report certain non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures assist management in comparing our performance on a consistent basis for purposes of business decision-making by removing the impact of certain items that management believes do not directly reflect our underlying operations. For additional information and reconciliations from our consolidated financial statements see Non-GAAP Financial Measures.
The restatement described in the Overview section within this item did not significantly impact the drivers of our consolidated results of operations or our results of operations by segment. See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information.
In addition, during the period between December 29, 2018 and the filing of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, certain industry trends impacting our results of operations as described herein, including increased costs in procurement and logistics, pricing pressure as a result of increased private label competition, and consumer trends focused on health and wellness, have continued.
Consolidated Results of Operations
Summary of Results:
  As Restated & Recast   As Restated & Recast  
December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 % Change December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 % ChangeDecember 25, 2021December 26, 2020% Change
(in millions, except per share data)   (in millions, except per share data)  (in millions, except per share data)
Net sales$26,268
 $26,076
 0.7 % $26,076
 $26,300
 (0.9)%Net sales$26,042 $26,185 (0.5)%
Operating income/(loss)(10,220) 6,057
 (268.7)% 6,057
 5,601
 8.1 %Operating income/(loss)3,460 2,128 62.6 %
Net income/(loss)Net income/(loss)1,024 361 183.7 %
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders(10,192) 10,941
 (193.2)% 10,941
 3,416
 220.3 %Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders1,012 356 184.5 %
Diluted EPS(8.36) 8.91
 (193.8)% 8.91
 2.78
 220.5 %Diluted EPS0.82 0.29 182.8 %
Net Sales:
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020% Change
(in millions)
Net sales$26,042 $26,185 (0.5)%
Organic Net Sales(a)
23,714 23,293 1.8 %
   As Restated   As Restated  
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 % Change December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 % Change
 (in millions)   (in millions)  
Net sales$26,268
 $26,076
 0.7% $26,076
 $26,300
 (0.9)%
Organic Net Sales(a)
26,105
 25,876
 0.9% 25,963
 26,188
 (0.9)%
(a) Organic Net Sales is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section at the end of this item.
(a)
Organic Net Sales is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section within this item.
FiscalYear 20182021 Compared to Fiscal Year 2017:2020:
Net sales increased 0.7%decreased 0.5% to $26.3$26.0 billion in 20182021 compared to $26.1$26.2 billion in 2017, despite2020, including the unfavorable impact of foreign currency (0.6divestitures (3.5 pp) and the net favorable impact of acquisitions and divestitures (0.4foreign currency (1.2 pp). Organic Net Sales increased 0.9%1.8% to $26.1$23.7 billion in 20182021 compared to $25.9$23.3 billion in 20172020, driven by favorablehigher pricing (2.3 pp), which more than offset unfavorable volume/mix (0.9(0.5 pp). Volume/mix was favorable in all segments. Pricing was flat, with lower pricinghigher across all segments, while unfavorable volume/mix in theour United States and Canada segments more than offset by higher pricingfavorable volume/mix in Restour International segment.
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Net Income/(Loss):
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020% Change
(in millions)
Operating income/(loss)$3,460 $2,128 62.6 %
Net income/(loss)1,024 361 183.7 %
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders1,012 356 184.5 %
Adjusted EBITDA(a)
6,371 6,669 (4.5)%
(a)    Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section at the end of World (primarily driven by highly inflationary environments in certain markets within Latin America) and EMEA.this item.
FiscalYear 20172021 Compared to Fiscal Year 2016:2020:
Net sales decreased 0.9%Operating income/(loss) increased to $26.1$3.5 billion in 20172021 compared to $26.3$2.1 billion in 2016. The impacts of foreign currency and acquisitions and divestitures2020, primarily driven by lower non-cash impairment losses in the current year. Non-cash impairment losses were flat. Organic Net Sales decreased 0.9% to $26.0$1.6 billion in 20172021 compared to $26.2$3.4 billion in 2016 due to unfavorable volume/mix (1.5 pp), partially offset by higher pricing (0.6 pp). Volume/mix2020. The remaining change in operating income/(loss) was unfavorable in the United States and Canada, partially offset by growth in Resta decrease of World and EMEA. Higher pricing in Rest of World and the United States was partially offset by lower pricing in Canada and EMEA.


Net Income:
   As Restated & Recast   As Restated & Recast  
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 % Change December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 % Change
 (in millions)   (in millions)  
Operating income/(loss)$(10,220) $6,057
 (268.7)% $6,057
 $5,601
 8.1%
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders(10,192) 10,941
 (193.2)% 10,941
 3,416
 220.3%
Adjusted EBITDA(a)
7,024
 7,664
 (8.3)% 7,664
 7,574
 1.2%
(a)
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section within this item.
Fiscal Year 2018 Compared to Fiscal Year 2017:
Operating income/(loss) decreased 268.7% to a loss of $10.2 billion in 2018 compared to income of $6.1 billion in 2017. This decrease was$447 million, primarily due to higher impairment lossessupply chain costs, reflecting inflationary pressure in 2018. Impairment losses were $15.9 billionlogistics, procurement, and manufacturing costs; higher commodity costs, including key commodity (which we define as dairy, meat, and coffee) and packaging costs; the unfavorable impact of divestitures; higher restructuring expenses in 2018 comparedthe current period; and costs relating to $49 million in 2017. The remaining $390 million decrease in operating income/(loss) was due to higher input costs and strategic investments.the settlement of the previously disclosed SEC investigation. These decreases to operating income/(loss) were partiallymore than offset by lower Integration Program and other restructuring expenses,efficiency gains, higher Organic Net Sales, the favorable impact of foreign currency, (4.2 pp)lower general corporate expenses, and lower depreciation and amortization expense.
Net income/(loss) increased 183.7% to $1.0 billion in 2021 compared to $361 million in 2020. This increase was driven by the operating income/(loss) factors discussed above (primarily lower non-cash impairment losses in the current year period), which more than offset higher interest expense and higher tax expense. Other expense/(income) was flat year over year.
Interest expense was $2.0 billion in 2021 compared to $1.4 billion in 2020. This increase was primarily driven by a $917 million loss on extinguishment of debt recognized in the benefitcurrent year period related to the $6.0 billion reduction in our aggregate principal amount of senior notes from our tender offers, debt redemptions, and open-market debt repurchases in 2021 compared to a $124 million loss on extinguishment of debt recognized in the postemployment benefits accounting change adoptedprior year in connection with our tender offer and debt redemptions in 2020. The 2020 period also included $22 million of interest expense related to the $4.0 billion drawn on our Senior Credit Facility in the first quarter of 2018, savings from Integration Program2020 and other restructuring activities, and productivity savings. See Note 10, Goodwill and Intangible Assets,repaid in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information on our impairment losses.
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders decreased 193.2% tothe second quarter of 2020. The remaining change in interest expense was a lossdecrease of $10.2 billion in 2018approximately $118 million compared to income of $10.9 billion in 2017. The decrease was primarily due to the operating income/(loss) factors described above (primarily higher impairment losses in 2018),prior year period, as well as a lower tax benefit, unfavorable changes in other expense/(income), net,our long-term debt balance and higherassociated interest expense which are detailed as follows:were reduced through tender offers, debt redemptions, debt repurchases, and repayments.
TheOur effective tax rate was a benefit of 9.4%40.1% in 2018 on a pre-tax loss2021 compared to a benefit of 100.6%65.0% in 2017 on pre-tax income. The 20182020. Our 2021 effective tax rate was lower,unfavorably impacted by rate reconciling items, primarily the tax impacts related to acquisitions and divestitures, which mainly reflect the impacts of the Nuts Transaction and Cheese Transaction, partially offset by current year capital losses; the revaluation of our deferred tax balances due to changes in international and state tax rates, mainly an increase in U.K. tax rates; the impact of the federal tax on GILTI; and non-deductible goodwill impairments. These impacts were partially offset by a decreasefavorable geographic mix of pre-tax income in the U.S. federal statutoryvarious non-U.S. jurisdictions. Our 2020 effective tax rate non-deductiblewas unfavorably impacted by rate reconciling items, (includingprimarily related to non-deductible goodwill impairments, nonmonetary currency devaluation losses, and the wind-up of non-U.S. pension plans), the impact of the federal tax on GILTI, and the revaluation of our deferred tax balances due to changes in stateinternational tax laws following U.S. Tax Reform, whichlaws. These impacts were partially offset by a more favorable geographic mix of pre-tax income in various non-U.S. jurisdictions and the favorable impact of establishing certain deferred tax assets for state tax deductions.
Other expense/(income) was $295 million of income in 2021 compared to $296 million of income in 2020. This change was primarily driven by an $86 million net loss on derivative activities in 2021 compared to a $154 million net gain on derivative activities in 2020 and a $115 million decrease in non-cash amortization of postemployment benefit from intangible asset impairment lossesplans prior service credits as compared to the prior year period. These impacts were partially offset by a $101 million net foreign exchange gain in 2021 compared to a $162 million net foreign exchange loss in 2020, a $44 million net gain on sales of businesses in 2021 compared to a $2 million net loss on sales of businesses in 2020, and a $26 million loss on the dissolution of a joint venture in 2020.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased 4.5% to $6.4 billion in 2021 compared to $6.7 billion in 2020, including the unfavorable impact of divestitures (2.2 pp) and the favorable impact of foreign currency (0.9 pp). Lower Adjusted EBITDA in the fourthUnited States more than offset lower general corporate expenses and Adjusted EBITDA growth in our Canada and International segments.
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Diluted Earnings Per Share (“EPS”):
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020% Change
(in millions, except per share data)
Diluted EPS$0.82 $0.29 182.8 %
Adjusted EPS(a)
2.93 2.88 1.7 %
(a)Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section at the end of this item.
FiscalYear 2021 Compared to Fiscal Year 2020:
Diluted EPS increased 182.8% to $0.82 in 2021 compared to $0.29 in 2020, primarily driven by the net income/(loss) factors discussed above.
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020$ Change% Change
Diluted EPS$0.82 $0.29 $0.53 182.8 %
Restructuring activities0.05 — 0.05 
Unrealized losses/(gains) on commodity hedges0.01 — 0.01 
Impairment losses1.07 2.59 (1.52)
Certain non-ordinary course legal and regulatory matters0.05 — 0.05 
Losses/(gains) on sale of business(a)
0.15 (0.01)0.16 
Debt prepayment and extinguishment costs0.59 0.08 0.51 
Certain significant discrete income tax items0.19 (0.07)0.26 
Adjusted EPS(b)
$2.93 $2.88 $0.05 1.7 %
Key drivers of change in Adjusted EPS(b):
Results of operations$(0.08)
Results of divested operations(0.10)
Interest expense0.09 
Other expense/(income)(0.02)
Effective tax rate0.18 
Effect of dilutive equity awards(c)
(0.02)
$0.05 
(a)    Includes a gain on the remeasurement of a disposal group that was reclassified as held and used in the third quarter of 2018.2021. See Note 11, Income Taxes4, Acquisitions and Divestitures, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information related to our effective tax rates.
Other expense/(income), net was income of $183 million in 2018 compared to income of $627 million in 2017. This decrease was primarily due to a $162 million non-cash settlement charge in 2018 related to the wind-up of our Canadian salaried and Canadian hourly defined benefit pension plans compared to a $177 million non-cash curtailment gain from postretirement plan remeasurements in 2017. In addition, this decrease was due to a $146 million nonmonetary currency devaluation loss in the current period compared to a $36 million loss in the prior period related to our Venezuelan operations. See Note 16, Venezuela - Foreign Currency and Inflation, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information.
Interest expense was $1.3 billion in 2018 compared to $1.2 billion in 2017. This increase was primarily driven by $3.0 billion aggregate principal amount(b)     Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section at the end of long-term debt issued in June 2018. See Note 19, Debt, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information.
this item.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased 8.3% to $7.0 billion in 2018 compared to $7.7 billion in 2017, primarily due to higher input costs, strategic investments, higher overhead costs, and(c)    Represents the unfavorable impact of foreign currency (0.5 pp), partially offset by savings from Integration Program and other restructuring activities, and productivity savings.
Fiscal Year 2017 Compared to Fiscal Year 2016:
Operating income/(loss) increased 8.1% to $6.1 billion in 2017 compared to $5.6 billion in 2016. This increase was primarily driven by savings from the Integration Program and other restructuring activities, lower Integration Program and other restructuring expenses in 2017, and lower overhead costs, partially offset by higher input costs in local currency, lower Organic Net Sales, lower unrealized gains on commodity hedges in 2017, and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency (0.4 pp).


Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders increased 220.3% to $10.9 billion in 2017 compared to $3.4 billion in 2016. The increase was primarily driven by U.S. Tax Reform, the operating income/(loss) factors discussed above, the absence of the Series A Preferred Stock dividend in 2017, and favorable changes in other expense/(income), net, partially offset by higher interest expense, detailed as follows:
The effective tax rate was a 100.6% benefit in 2017 compared to 27.0% expense in 2016. The change in the effective tax rate was primarily driven by the $7.0 billion tax benefit from U.S. Tax Reform, lower tax benefits associated with deferred tax effects of statutory rate changes, and taxes on income of foreign subsidiaries in 2017. See Note 11, Income Taxes, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information related to our effective tax rates.
The Series A Preferred Stock was fully redeemed on June 7, 2016. Accordingly, there were no dividends for 2017, compared to $180 million in 2016. See Equity and Dividends within this item for additional information.
Other expense/(income), net was $627 million of income in 2017 compared to $472 million of income in 2016. This increase was primarily driven by a $177 million non-cash curtailment gain from postretirement plan remeasurements in 2017. This was partially offset by a $36 million nonmonetary currency devaluation loss in 2017 compared to $24 million in 2016 related to our Venezuelan operations. See Note 16, Venezuela - Foreign Currency and Inflation, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information.
Interest expense increased to $1.2 billion in 2017 compared to $1.1 billion in 2016. This increase was primarily driven by the May 2016 issuances of long-term debt and borrowings under our commercial paper programs, which began in the second quarter of 2016.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 1.2% to $7.7 billion in 2017 compared to $7.6 billion in 2016, primarily driven by savings from the Integration Program and other restructuring activities and lower overhead costs, partially offset by higher input costs in local currency, the unfavorable impact of foreign currency (0.2 pp), and a decline in Organic Net Sales.
Diluted EPS:
   As Restated   As Restated  
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 % Change December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 % Change
 (in millions, except per share data)   (in millions, except per share data)  
Diluted EPS$(8.36) $8.91
 (193.8)% $8.91
 $2.78
 220.5%
Adjusted EPS(a)
3.51
 3.50
 0.3 % 3.50
 3.31
 5.7%
(a)
Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section within this item.


Fiscal Year 2018 Compared to Fiscal Year 2017:
Diluted EPS decreased 193.8% to a loss of $8.36 in 2018 compared to earnings of $8.91 in 2017,weighted average shares outstanding, primarily due to the net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders factors discussed above.dilutive effect of outstanding equity awards.
   As Restated    
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 $ Change % Change
Diluted EPS$(8.36) $8.91
 $(17.27) (193.8)%
Integration and restructuring expenses0.32
 0.24
 0.08
  
Deal costs0.02
 
 0.02
  
Unrealized losses/(gains) on commodity hedges0.01
 0.01
 
  
Impairment losses11.28
 0.03
 11.25
  
Losses/(gains) on sale of business0.01
 
 0.01
  
Other losses/(gains) related to acquisitions and divestitures0.02
 
 0.02
  
Nonmonetary currency devaluation0.12
 0.03
 0.09
  
U.S. Tax Reform discrete income tax expense/(benefit)
0.09
 (5.72) 5.81
  
Adjusted EPS(a)
$3.51
 $3.50
 $0.01
 0.3 %
        
Key drivers of change in Adjusted EPS(a):
       
Results of operations    $(0.37)  
Change in interest expense    (0.03)  
Change in effective tax rate    0.39
  
Effect of dilutive equity awards    0.02
  
     $0.01
  
(a)
Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section at the end of this item.
Adjusted EPS increased 0.3%1.7% to $3.51$2.93 in 20182021 compared to $3.50$2.88 in 2017,2020 primarily driven by lower taxes on adjusted earnings, in the current period, the benefit from the postemployment benefits accounting change adopted in the first quarter of 2018,lower interest expense, and the effect of dilutive equity awards, partiallylower depreciation and amortization costs, which more than offset by lower Adjusted EBITDA, which includes the impact of our divestitures, higher interestequity award compensation expense, and higher depreciation and amortizationunfavorable changes in the current period. We have excluded the effect of dilutive equity awards in 2018 as their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect on EPS because of the net loss attributable to common shareholders. In 2017, the effect of dilutive equity awards was included.other expense/(income).


Fiscal Year 2017 Compared to Fiscal Year 2016:
Diluted EPS increased 220.5% to $8.91 in 2017 compared to $2.78 in 2016, primarily driven by the net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders factors discussed above.
 As Restated    
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 $ Change % Change
Diluted EPS$8.91
 $2.78
 $6.13
 220.5%
Integration and restructuring expenses0.24
 0.57
 (0.33)  
Deal costs
 0.02
 (0.02)  
Unrealized losses/(gains) on commodity hedges0.01
 (0.02) 0.03
  
Impairment losses0.03
 0.04
 (0.01)  
Nonmonetary currency devaluation0.03
 0.02
 0.01
  
Preferred dividend adjustment
 (0.10) 0.10
  
U.S. Tax Reform discrete income tax expense/(benefit)
(5.72) 
 (5.72)  
Adjusted EPS(a)
$3.50
 $3.31
 $0.19
 5.7%
        
Key drivers of change in Adjusted EPS(a):
       
Results of operations    $0.03
  
Change in preferred dividends    0.25
  
Change in interest expense    (0.06)  
Change in effective tax rate and other    (0.03)  
     $0.19
  
(a)
Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section at the end of this item.
Adjusted EPS increased 5.7% to $3.50 in 2017 compared to $3.31 in 2016, primarily driven by the absence of Series A Preferred Stock dividends in 2017 and Adjusted EBITDA growth despite the unfavorable impact of foreign currency, partially offset by higher interest expense.
Results of Operations by Segment
Management evaluates segment performance based on several factors, including net sales, Organic Net Sales, and segment adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (“Segment Adjusted EBITDA”).EBITDA. Segment Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income/(loss) from continuing operations before interest expense, other expense/(income), net, provision for/(benefit from) income taxes, and depreciation and amortization (excluding integration and restructuring expenses)activities); in addition to these adjustments, we exclude, when they occur, the impacts of integration anddivestiture-related license income (e.g., income related to the sale of licenses in connection with the Cheese Transaction), restructuring expenses,activities, deal costs, unrealized gains/(losses) on commodity hedges (the unrealized gains and losses are recorded in general corporate expenses until realized; once realized, the gains and losses are recorded in the applicable segment’s operating results), impairment losses, gains/(losses) on the sale of a business, other gains/(losses) related to acquisitionscertain non-ordinary course legal and divestitures (e.g., tax and hedging impacts), nonmonetary currency devaluation (e.g., remeasurement gains and losses),regulatory matters, and equity award compensation expense (excluding integration and restructuring expenses)activities). Segment Adjusted EBITDA is a tool that can assist management and investors in comparing our performance on a consistent basis by removing the impact of certain items that management believes do not directly reflect our underlying operations.
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Under highly inflationary accounting, the functionalfinancial statements of a subsidiary are remeasured into our reporting currency of our Venezuelan subsidiary is(U.S. dollars) based on the U.S. dollar. As a result,legally available exchange rate at which we must revalueexpect to settle the resultsunderlying transactions. Exchange gains and losses from the remeasurement of our Venezuelan subsidiary to U.S. dollars. We revalue the income statement using daily weighted average Sistema de Divisa Complementaria (“DICOM”) rates, and we revalue the bolivar denominated monetary assets and liabilities at the period-end DICOM spot rate. The resulting revaluation gains and losses are recordedreflected in current net income and are classified within other expense/(income), net on our consolidated statement of income, as nonmonetary currency devaluation.devaluation, rather than accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses) on our consolidated balance sheet, until such time as the economy is no longer considered highly inflationary. See Note 16, Venezuela - Foreign Currency and Inflation,2, Significant Accounting Policies, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information.


Net Sales:
  As Restated
December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
(in millions)(in millions)
Net sales:     Net sales:
United States$18,122
 $18,230
 $18,469
United States$18,604 $19,204 
InternationalInternational5,691 5,341 
Canada2,173
 2,177
 2,302
Canada1,747 1,640 
EMEA2,718
 2,585
 2,586
Rest of World3,255
 3,084
 2,943
Total net sales$26,268
 $26,076
 $26,300
Total net sales$26,042 $26,185 
Organic Net Sales:
2021 Compared to 2020
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
(in millions)
Organic Net Sales(a):
United States$16,667 $16,403 
International5,463 5,299 
Canada1,584 1,591 
Total Organic Net Sales$23,714 $23,293 
 2018 Compared to 2017 2017 Compared to 2016
   As Restated
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 (in millions)
Organic Net Sales(a):
       
United States$18,122
 $18,230
 $18,230
 $18,469
Canada2,178
 2,177
 2,135
 2,302
EMEA2,633
 2,529
 2,549
 2,529
Rest of World3,172
 2,940
 3,049
 2,888
Total Organic Net Sales$26,105
 $25,876
 $25,963
 $26,188
(a)     Organic Net Sales is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section at the end of this item.
(a)
Organic Net Sales is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section within this item.
Drivers of the changes in net sales and Organic Net Sales were:
Net SalesCurrencyAcquisitions and DivestituresOrganic Net SalesPriceVolume/Mix
2021 Compared to 2020
United States(3.1)%0.0 pp(4.7) pp1.6 %2.1 pp(0.5) pp
International6.5 %3.4 pp0.0 pp3.1 %2.6 pp0.5 pp
Canada6.5 %7.0 pp(0.1) pp(0.4)%2.9 pp(3.3) pp
Kraft Heinz(0.5)%1.2 pp(3.5) pp1.8 %2.3 pp(0.5) pp
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 Net Sales Currency Acquisitions and Divestitures Organic Net Sales Price Volume/Mix
2018 Compared to 2017           
United States(0.6)% 0.0 pp 0.0 pp (0.6)% (0.9) pp 0.3 pp
Canada(0.2)% (0.3) pp 0.0 pp 0.1 % (0.6) pp 0.7 pp
EMEA5.1 % 2.5 pp (1.5) pp 4.1 % 0.9 pp 3.2 pp
Rest of World5.6 % (7.6) pp 5.3 pp 7.9 % 5.4 pp 2.5 pp
Kraft Heinz0.7 % (0.6) pp 0.4 pp 0.9 % 0.0 pp 0.9 pp
            
2017 Compared to 2016 (As Restated)           
United States(1.3)% 0.0 pp 0.0 pp (1.3)% 0.5 pp (1.8) pp
Canada(5.4)% 1.9 pp 0.0 pp (7.3)% (1.8) pp (5.5) pp
EMEA % (0.5) pp (0.3) pp 0.8 % (0.5) pp 1.3 pp
Rest of World4.8 % (0.8) pp 0.0 pp 5.6 % 4.2 pp 1.4 pp
Kraft Heinz(0.9)% 0.0 pp 0.0 pp (0.9)% 0.6 pp (1.5) pp



Adjusted EBITDA:
  As Restated & Recast
December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
(in millions) (in millions)
Segment Adjusted EBITDA:     Segment Adjusted EBITDA:
United States$5,218
 $5,873
 $5,744
United States$5,157 $5,557 
InternationalInternational1,066 1,058 
Canada608
 636
 632
Canada419 389 
EMEA724
 673
 741
Rest of World635
 590
 621
General corporate expenses(161) (108) (164)General corporate expenses(271)(335)
Depreciation and amortization (excluding integration and restructuring expenses)(919) (907) (875)
Integration and restructuring expenses(297) (583) (992)
Depreciation and amortization (excluding restructuring activities)Depreciation and amortization (excluding restructuring activities)(910)(955)
Divestiture-related license incomeDivestiture-related license income— 
Restructuring activitiesRestructuring activities(84)(15)
Deal costs(23) 
 (30)Deal costs(11)(8)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on commodity hedges(21) (19) 38
Unrealized gains/(losses) on commodity hedges(17)
Impairment losses(15,936) (49) (71)Impairment losses(1,634)(3,413)
Gains/(losses) on sale of business(15) 
 
Nonmonetary currency devaluation
 
 (4)
Equity award compensation expense (excluding integration and restructuring expenses)(33) (49) (39)
Certain non-ordinary course legal and regulatory mattersCertain non-ordinary course legal and regulatory matters(62)— 
Equity award compensation expense (excluding restructuring activities)Equity award compensation expense (excluding restructuring activities)(197)(156)
Operating income/(loss)(10,220) 6,057
 5,601
Operating income/(loss)3,460 2,128 
Interest expense1,284
 1,234
 1,134
Interest expense2,047 1,394 
Other expense/(income), net(183) (627) (472)
Other expense/(income)Other expense/(income)(295)(296)
Income/(loss) before income taxes$(11,321) $5,450
 $4,939
Income/(loss) before income taxes$1,708 $1,030 
United States:
2021 Compared to 2020
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020% Change
(in millions)
Net sales$18,604 $19,204 (3.1)%
Organic Net Sales(a)
16,667 16,403 1.6 %
Segment Adjusted EBITDA5,157 5,557 (7.2)%
 2018 Compared to 2017 2017 Compared to 2016
   As Restated & Recast   As Restated & Recast  
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 % Change December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 % Change
 (in millions)   (in millions)  
Net sales$18,122
 $18,230
 (0.6)% $18,230
 $18,469
 (1.3)%
Organic Net Sales(a)
18,122
 18,230
 (0.6)% 18,230
 18,469
 (1.3)%
Segment Adjusted EBITDA5,218
 5,873
 (11.2)% 5,873
 5,744
 2.2 %
(a)     Organic Net Sales is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section at the end of this item.
(a)
Organic Net Sales is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section within this item.
FiscalYear 20182021 Compared to Fiscal Year 2017:2020:
Net sales and Organic Net Sales decreased 0.6% to $18.1 billion in 2018 compared to $18.2 billion in 2017 primarily due to lower pricing (0.9 pp), partially offset by favorable volume/mix (0.3 pp). Pricing was lower across most categories, particularly in ready-to-drink beverages, cheese, and meat, partially offset by increases in boxed dinners and condiments and sauces. Favorable volume/mix across several categories, particularly in ready-to-drink beverages, was partially offset by lower shipments in cheese.
Segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased 11.2% to $5.2 billion in 2018 compared to $5.9 billion in 2017 primarily due to non-key commodity cost inflation, lower Organic Net Sales, strategic investments, and higher overhead costs, partially offset by favorable key commodity costs, and Integration Program savings.
Fiscal Year 2017 Compared to Fiscal Year 2016:
Net sales and Organic Net Sales decreased 1.3% to $18.2 billion in 2018 compared to $18.5 billion in 2017 due to unfavorable volume/mix (1.8 pp), partially offset by higher pricing (0.5 pp). Unfavorable volume/mix was primarily driven by distribution losses in nuts, cheese, and meat, and lower shipments in foodservice. The decline was partially offset by gains in refrigerated meal combinations, boxed dinners, and frozen meals. Pricing was higher driven primarily by price increases in cheese.


Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased 2.2% to $5.9 billion in 2017 compared to $5.7 billion in 2016 primarily driven by Integration Program savings and lower overhead costs, partially offset by unfavorable key commodity costs, primarily in dairy, meat, and coffee, as well as unfavorable volume/mix.
Canada:
 2018 Compared to 2017 2017 Compared to 2016
   As Restated & Recast   As Restated & Recast  
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 % Change December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 % Change
 (in millions)   (in millions)  
Net sales$2,173
 $2,177
 (0.2)% $2,177
 $2,302
 (5.4)%
Organic Net Sales(a)
2,178
 2,177
 0.1 % 2,135
 2,302
 (7.3)%
Segment Adjusted EBITDA608
 636
 (4.4)% 636
 632
 0.7 %
(a)
Organic Net Sales is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section within this item.
Fiscal Year 2018 Compared to Fiscal Year 2017:
Net sales decreased 0.2%3.1% to $2.2$18.6 billion in 20182021 compared to $2.2$19.2 billion in 2017 due to2020, including the unfavorable impact of foreign currency (0.3divestitures (4.7 pp). Organic Net Sales increased 0.1%1.6% to $2.2$16.7 billion in 20182021 compared to $2.2$16.4 billion in 20172020, driven by higher pricing (2.1 pp), which more than offset unfavorable volume/mix (0.5 pp). Higher pricing was primarily driven by increases to mitigate rising input costs. Unfavorable volume/mix was primarily due to extraordinary COVID-19-related retail takeaway and the negative impact from exiting the McCafé licensing agreement, both in the prior year period, which more than offset higher foodservice sales and favorable changes in retail inventory levels versus the prior year period.
Segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased 7.2% to $5.2 billion in 2021 compared to $5.6 billion in 2020, including the unfavorable impact of divestitures (2.5 pp). The remaining change was primarily due to higher commodity costs, including key commodity and packaging costs; higher supply chain costs, reflecting inflationary pressure in logistics, procurement, and manufacturing costs; and lower volume more than offset higher pricing and efficiency gains.
International:
2021 Compared to 2020
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020% Change
(in millions)
Net sales$5,691 $5,341 6.5 %
Organic Net Sales(a)
5,463 5,299 3.1 %
Segment Adjusted EBITDA1,066 1,058 0.7 %
(a)    Organic Net Sales is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section at the end of this item.
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FiscalYear 2021 Compared to Fiscal Year 2020:
Net sales increased 6.5% to $5.7 billion in 2021 compared to $5.3 billion in 2020, including the favorable impact of foreign currency (3.4 pp). Acquisitions and divestitures had an insignificant impact on net sales. Organic Net Sales increased 3.1% to $5.5 billion in 2021 compared to $5.3 billion in 2020, driven by higher pricing (2.6 pp) and favorable volume/mix (0.7(0.5 pp), partially offset by lower. Higher pricing (0.6 pp).included increases across markets primarily to mitigate rising input costs. Favorable volume/mix was primarily driven by higher shipmentsfoodservice sales in cheese and coffee, primarily due to earlier execution of go-to-market agreements with key retailers, partially offset by lower shipments in condiments and sauces. Lower pricing in cheese was partially offset by increases across a number of categories, particularly in foodservice.
Segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased 4.4% to $608 million in 2018 compared to $636 million in 2017, partially due to the unfavorable impact of foreign currency (0.3 pp). Excluding the currency impact, Segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased primarily due to lower pricing, higher overhead costs, and higher input costs in local currency.
Fiscal Year 2017 Compared to Fiscal Year 2016:
Net sales decreased 5.4% to $2.2 billion in 2017 compared to $2.3 billion in 2016, despite the favorable impact of foreign currency (1.9 pp). Organic Net Sales decreased 7.3% to $2.1 billion in 2017 compared to $2.3 billion in 2016 due to unfavorable volume/mix (5.5 pp) and lower pricing (1.8 pp). Volume/mix was unfavorable across several categories and was most pronounced in cheese, coffee, and boxed dinners, primarily due to delayed execution of go-to-market agreements with key retailers, retail distribution losses (primarily in cheese), and lower inventory levels at retail versus the prior year. Lower pricing was due to higher promotional activity, primarily in cheese.current year period.
Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased 0.7% to $636 million$1.1 billion in 20172021 compared to $632 million$1.1 billion in 2016, despite2020, primarily driven by efficiency gains, higher pricing, favorable mix, and the favorable impact of foreign currency (1.7(3.7 pp). Excluding the currency impact, Segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased primarily due to, which more than offset higher supply chain costs, reflecting inflationary pressure in manufacturing, procurement, and logistics; higher commodity costs; and lower volume.
Canada:
2021 Compared to 2020
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020% Change
(in millions)
Net sales$1,747 $1,640 6.5 %
Organic Net Sales(a)
1,584 1,591 (0.4)%
Segment Adjusted EBITDA419 389 7.8 %
(a)    Organic Net Sales partially offset by Integration Program savings and lower overhead costs in 2017.is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section at the end of this item.
EMEA:
 2018 Compared to 2017 2017 Compared to 2016
   As Restated & Recast   As Restated & Recast  
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 % Change December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 % Change
 (in millions)   (in millions)  
Net sales$2,718
 $2,585
 5.1% $2,585
 $2,586
  %
Organic Net Sales(a)
2,633
 2,529
 4.1% 2,549
 2,529
 0.8 %
Segment Adjusted EBITDA724
 673
 7.6% 673
 741
 (9.3)%
(a)
Organic Net Sales is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section within this item.


FiscalYear 20182021 Compared to Fiscal Year 2017:2020:
Net sales increased 5.1%6.5% to $2.7$1.7 billion in 20182021 compared to $2.6$1.6 billion in 2017 driven by the favorable impact of foreign currency (2.5 pp), partially offset by the unfavorable impact of acquisitions and divestitures (1.5 pp). Organic Net Sales increased 4.1% to $2.6 billion in 2018 compared to $2.5 billion in 2017 driven by favorable volume/mix (3.2 pp) and higher pricing (0.9 pp). Favorable volume/mix was primarily driven by growth in condiments and sauces, including the addition of Kraft products in certain regions, and gains in foodservice. Pricing was higher, primarily driven by higher pricing in Middle East and Africa, and favorable timing of promotional activity versus the prior year in the UK, partially offset by lower pricing in eastern Europe.
Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased 7.6% to $724 million in 2018 compared to $673 million in 2017,2020, including the favorable impact of foreign currency (3.2(7.0 pp). Excluding the currency impact, the increase was primarily driven by Organic Net Sales growth, productivity savings, and the benefit from the postemployment benefits accounting change adopted in the first quarterunfavorable impact of 2018, partially offset by higher supply chain costs in the Middle East and Africa.
Fiscal Year 2017 Compared to Fiscal Year 2016:
Net sales were flat at $2.6 billion in 2017 and in 2016, despite the unfavorable impacts of foreign currency (0.5 pp) and acquisitions and divestitures (0.3(0.1 pp). Organic Net Sales increased 0.8%decreased 0.4% to $2.5$1.6 billion in 20172021 compared to $2.5$1.6 billion in 2016 driven by favorable2020, due to unfavorable volume/mix (1.3(3.3 pp), partially offset by lower pricing (0.5 pp). Favorable volume/mix was primarily driven by higher shipments in foodservice and growth in condiments and sauces, partially offset by ongoing declines in infant nutrition in Italy. Pricing was lower, primarily driven by higher promotional activity in the UK and Italy versus the prior period, partially offset by higher pricing in the Middle East and Africa.
Segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased 9.3% to $673 million in 2017 compared to $741 million in 2016, including the unfavorable impact of foreign currency (1.4 pp). Excluding the currency impact, the decrease was due to higher input costs in local currency, partially offset by productivity savings.
Rest of World:
 2018 Compared to 2017 2017 Compared to 2016
   As Restated & Recast   As Restated & Recast  
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 % Change December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 % Change
 (in millions)   (in millions)  
Net sales$3,255
 $3,084
 5.6% $3,084
 $2,943
 4.8 %
Organic Net Sales(a)
3,172
 2,940
 7.9% 3,049
 2,888
 5.6 %
Segment Adjusted EBITDA635
 590
 7.5% 590
 621
 (5.0)%
(a)
Organic Net Sales is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section within this item.
Fiscal Year 2018 Compared to Fiscal Year 2017:
Net sales increased 5.6% to $3.3 billion in 2018 compared to $3.1 billion in 2017, despite the unfavorable impact of foreign currency (7.6 pp, including 5.1 pp from the devaluation of the Venezuelan bolivar), which more than offset the favorable impact of acquisitions and divestitures (5.3higher pricing (2.9 pp). Organic Net Sales increased 7.9%Unfavorable volume/mix was primarily due to $3.2 billionextraordinary COVID-19-related retail takeaway in 2018 compared to $2.9 billionthe prior year period, which more than offset higher foodservice sales in 2017 driven by higher pricing (5.4 pp) and favorable volume/mix (2.5 pp).the current year period. Pricing was higher primarily driven by highly inflationary environments in certain markets within Latin America. Favorable volume/mix was driven by growth across several categories, which was most pronouncedincreases to mitigate rising input costs, particularly in condiments and sauces partially offset by lower shipments in Southeast Asia.and foodservice.
Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased 7.5%7.8% to $635$419 million in 20182021 compared to $590$389 million in 2017, despite2020, primarily driven by higher pricing, efficiency gains, and the unfavorablefavorable impact of foreign currency (12.7 pp, including 11.4 pp(7.1 pp), which more than offset lower volume; higher supply chain costs, reflecting inflationary pressure in manufacturing, procurement, and logistics; and higher commodity costs.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We believe that cash generated from our operating activities and Senior Credit Facility will provide sufficient liquidity to meet our working capital needs, repayments of long-term debt, future contractual obligations, payment of our anticipated quarterly dividends, planned capital expenditures, restructuring expenditures, and contributions to our postemployment benefit plans for the devaluationnext 12 months and to fund our announced acquisitions. An additional potential source of liquidity is access to capital markets. We intend to use our cash on hand for daily funding requirements.
Acquisitions and Divestitures:
In the second quarter of 2021, we received approximately $3.4 billion of cash consideration following the closing of the Venezuelan bolivar). ExcludingNuts Transaction. In connection with the currency impact,Nuts Transaction, we paid approximately $700 million of cash taxes in the increasesecond half of 2021, primarily to U.S. federal and state tax authorities. We primarily utilized the post-tax transaction proceeds, along with cash on hand, to fund opportunistic repayments of long-term debt, including our tender offers in Segment Adjusted EBITDAthe second quarter of 2021 and our debt redemption and open market debt repurchases in the third quarter of 2021.
In the fourth quarter of 2021, we received approximately $3.2 billion of cash consideration following the closing of the Cheese Transaction. In connection with the Cheese Transaction, we expect to pay cash taxes of approximately $620 million in the first half of 2022, primarily to U.S. federal and state tax authorities. We primarily utilized the post-tax transaction proceeds to fund our open market debt repurchases and tender offer in the fourth quarter of 2021.
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Additionally, in the fourth quarter of 2021, we completed the Assan Foods Acquisition, which included cash consideration of approximately $70 million, and the BR Spices Acquisition for an insignificant amount of cash consideration. In January 2022, we closed on our purchase of a majority stake in Just Spices GmbH for cash consideration of approximately $243 million. We expect to close on our purchase of a majority stake in Companhia Hemmer Indústria e Comércio in the first half of 2022 for cash consideration of approximately 1.2 billion Brazilian reais (approximately $211 million at December 25, 2021).
See Note 4, Acquisitions and Divestitures, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information on our acquisitions and divestitures. See Note 17, Debt, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information on our debt transactions.
Cash Flow Activity for 2021 Compared to 2020:
Net Cash Provided by/Used for Operating Activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities was $5.4 billion for the year ended December 25, 2021 compared to $4.9 billion for the year ended December 26, 2020. This increase was primarily driven by Organic Net Sales growth,proceeds from the sale of licenses in connection with the Cheese Transaction, favorable changes in accounts payable compared to the prior year, largely due to favorable payment terms, and lower cash outflows for inventories. These impacts were partially offset by higher input costscash tax payments on divestitures in local currency.


Fiscal Year 2017 Compared2021 related to Fiscal Year 2016:the Nuts Transaction, higher cash outflows for variable compensation in 2021 compared to 2020, higher cash outflows from increased promotional activity versus the prior year period, and lower Adjusted EBITDA.
Net sales increased 4.8% to $3.1Cash Provided by/Used for Investing Activities:
Net cash provided by investing activities was $4.0 billion in 2017for the year ended December 25, 2021 compared to $2.9 billion in 2016, despitenet cash used for investing activities of $522 million for the unfavorable impact of foreign currency (0.8 pp, including 2.0 pp from the devaluation of the Venezuelan bolivar). Organic Net Sales increased 5.6% to $3.0 billion in 2017 compared to $2.9 billion in 2016 driven by higher pricing (4.2 pp) and favorable volume/mix (1.4 pp). Higher pricingyear ended December 26, 2020. This change was primarily driven by pricing actions takenproceeds from the sale of net assets in connection with the Nuts Transaction and the Cheese Transaction in the current year, partially offset by higher capital expenditures in 2021 compared to offset2020 and the payments for the Assan Foods Acquisition and the BR Spices Acquisition in 2021. We had 2021 capital expenditures of $905 million compared to 2020 capital expenditures of $596 million. This increase is primarily due to increased capital investments, largely for capacity expansion, and the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused delays in our planned 2020 projects and spend. We expect 2022 capital expenditures to be approximately $1.0 billion, primarily driven by increased capital investments, largely for capacity expansion and cost improvement projects, maintenance, and technology.
Net Cash Provided by/Used for Financing Activities:
Net cash used for financing activities was $9.3 billion for the year ended December 25, 2021 compared to $3.3 billion for the year ended December 26, 2020. This change was primarily due to prior year proceeds from long-term debt issuances, higher inputrepayments of long-term debt and debt prepayment and extinguishment costs in 2021 compared to 2020, and higher cash outflows related to equity awards in 2021 compared to 2020. See Note 17, Debt, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information on our long-term debt activity.
Cash Held by International Subsidiaries:
Of the $3.4 billion cash and cash equivalents on our consolidated balance sheet at December 25, 2021, $867 million was held by international subsidiaries.
Subsequent to January 1, 2018, we consider the unremitted earnings of certain international subsidiaries that impose local currency, primarilycountry taxes on dividends to be indefinitely reinvested. For those undistributed earnings considered to be indefinitely reinvested, our intent is to reinvest these funds in Latin America. Favorable volume/mixour international operations, and our current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate the accumulated earnings to fund our U.S. cash requirements. The amount of unrecognized deferred tax liabilities for local country withholding taxes that would be owed related to our 2018 through 2021 accumulated earnings of certain international subsidiaries is approximately $50 million.
Our undistributed historic earnings in foreign subsidiaries through December 30, 2017 are currently not considered to be indefinitely reinvested. Related to these undistributed historic earnings, we had recorded a deferred tax liability of approximately $10 million on approximately $135 million of historic earnings at December 25, 2021 and a deferred tax liability of approximately $20 million on approximately $300 million of historic earnings at December 26, 2020. The deferred tax liability relates to local withholding taxes that will be owed when this cash is distributed.
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Trade Payables Programs:
In order to manage our cash flow and related liquidity, we work with our suppliers to optimize our terms and conditions, which include the extension of payment terms. Our current payment terms with our suppliers, which we deem to be commercially reasonable, generally range from 0 to 200 days. We also maintain agreements with third party administrators that allow participating suppliers to track payment obligations from us, and, at the sole discretion of the supplier, sell one or more of those payment obligations to participating financial institutions. We have no economic interest in a supplier’s decision to enter into these agreements and no direct financial relationship with the financial institutions. Our obligations to our suppliers, including amounts due and scheduled payment terms, are not impacted. Supplier participation in these agreements is voluntary. We estimate that the amounts outstanding under these programs were $820 million at December 25, 2021 and $740 million at December 26, 2020.
Borrowing Arrangements:
In February 2020, Fitch and S&P downgraded our long-term credit rating from BBB- to BB+. These downgrades adversely affect our ability to access the commercial paper market. In addition, we could experience an increase in interest costs as a result of the downgrades. These downgrades do not constitute a default or event of default under any of our debt instruments. Limitations on or elimination of our ability to access the commercial paper program may require us to borrow under the Senior Credit Facility, if necessary to meet liquidity needs. Our ability to borrow under the Senior Credit Facility is not affected by the downgrades. As of the date of this filing, our long-term debt is rated BB+ by both Fitch and S&P and Baa3 by Moody’s, with a positive outlook from Fitch and S&P and a stable outlook from Moody’s.
We have historically obtained funding through our U.S. and European commercial paper programs. We had no commercial paper outstanding at December 25, 2021, at December 26, 2020, or during the years ended December 25, 2021 orDecember 26, 2020.
We maintain our Senior Credit Facility, which, following the execution of a commitment increase amendment to the Credit Agreement in October 2020 and the extension letter agreement in April 2021, provides for a revolving commitment of $4.1 billion through July 6, 2023 and $4.0 billion through July 6, 2025. Subject to certain conditions, we may increase the amount of revolving commitments and/or add tranches of term loans in a combined aggregate amount of up to $900 million.
In the first quarter of 2020, as a precautionary measure to preserve financial flexibility in light of the uncertainty in the global economy resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, we borrowed $4.0 billion under our Senior Credit Facility. We repaid the full $4.0 billion during the second quarter of 2020. No amounts were drawn on our Senior Credit Facility at December 25, 2021, at December 26, 2020, or during the years ended December 25, 2021 and December 28, 2019.
The Credit Agreement contains representations, warranties, and covenants that are typical for these types of facilities and could upon the occurrence of certain events of default restrict our ability to access our Senior Credit Facility. We were in compliance with all financial covenants as of December 25, 2021.
Long-Term Debt:
Our long-term debt, including the current portion, was $21.8 billion at December 25, 2021 and $28.3 billion at December 26, 2020. This decrease was primarily driven by growththe approximately $4.1 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes that were settled in condimentsconnection with tender offers in 2021, the approximately $1.2 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes redeemed in 2021, the approximately $738 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes repurchased under Rule 10b5-1 plans in 2021, the $111 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes that were repaid at maturity in February 2021, and sauces acrossthe $34 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes that were repaid at maturity in September 2021. We used cash on hand and proceeds from the Nuts Transaction to fund our tender offers in the second quarter of 2021 and our debt redemption and open market debt repurchases in the third quarter of 2021 and to pay fees and expenses in connection therewith. We used proceeds from the Cheese Transaction to fund our open market repurchases and tender offer in the fourth quarter of 2021 and to pay fees and expenses in connection therewith.
We have aggregate principal amounts of senior notes of approximately $6 million maturing in March 2022, approximately $381 million maturing in June 2022, and approximately $315 million maturing in August 2022.
We may from time to time seek to retire or purchase our outstanding debt through redemptions, tender offers, cash purchases, prepayments, refinancing, exchange offers, open market or privately-negotiated transactions, Rule 10b5-1 plans, or otherwise.
Our long-term debt contains customary representations, covenants, and events of default. We were in compliance with all regions partially offset by volume/mix declinesfinancial covenants during the year ended December 25, 2021.
See Note 17, Debt, in several markets associatedItem 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information on our long-term debt activity. See Note 4, Acquisitions and Divestitures, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information on the Nuts Transaction and Cheese Transaction.
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Equity and Dividends:
We paid common stock dividends of $2.0 billion in 2021, 2020, and 2019. Additionally, in the first quarter of 2022, our Board declared a cash dividend of $0.40 per share of common stock, which is payable on March 25, 2022 to stockholders of record on March 11, 2022.
The declaration of dividends is subject to the discretion of our Board and depends on various factors, including our net income, financial condition, cash requirements, future prospects, and other factors that our Board deems relevant to its analysis and decision making.
Aggregate Contractual Obligations:
Related to our current and long-term material cash requirements, the following table summarizes our aggregate contractual obligations at December 25, 2021, which we expect to primarily fund with distributor network re-alignment.cash from operating activities (in millions):
Segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased 5.0%
Material Cash Requirements
20222023-20242025-20262027 and ThereafterTotal
Long-term debt(a)
$1,640 $3,305 $3,644 $28,645 $37,234 
Finance leases(b)
46 56 34 169 305 
Operating leases(c)
155 214 150 229 748 
Purchase obligations(d)
541 772 401 282 1,996 
Other long-term liabilities(e)
39 125 98 167 429 
Total$2,421 $4,472 $4,327 $29,492 $40,712 
(a)    Amounts represent the expected cash payments of our long-term debt, including interest on variable and fixed rate long-term debt. Interest on variable rate long-term debt is calculated based on interest rates at December 25, 2021.
(b)    Amounts represent the expected cash payments of our finance leases, including expected cash payments of interest expense.
(c)    Operating leases represent the minimum rental commitments under non-cancellable operating leases net of sublease income.
(d)    We have purchase obligations for materials, supplies, property, plant and equipment, and co-packing, storage, and distribution services based on projected needs to $590be utilized in the normal course of business. Other purchase obligations include commitments for marketing, advertising, capital expenditures, information technology, and professional services. Arrangements are considered purchase obligations if a contract specifies all significant terms, including fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased, a pricing structure, and approximate timing of the transaction. Several of these obligations are long-term and are based on minimum purchase requirements. Certain purchase obligations contain variable pricing components, and, as a result, actual cash payments are expected to fluctuate based on changes in these variable components. Due to the proprietary nature of some of our materials and processes, certain supply contracts contain penalty provisions for early terminations. We do not believe that a material amount of penalties is reasonably likely to be incurred under these contracts based upon historical experience and current expectations.
(e)    Other long-term liabilities primarily consist of estimated payments for the one-time toll charge related to 2017 U.S. tax reform, as well as postretirement benefit commitments. Certain other long-term liabilities related to income taxes, insurance accruals, and other accruals included on the consolidated balance sheet are excluded from the above table as we are unable to estimate the timing of payments for these items.
Pension plan contributions were $15 million in 2017 compared to $6212021. We estimate that 2022 pension plan contributions will be approximately $12 million. Postretirement benefit plan contributions were $12 million in 2016,2021. We estimate that 2022 postretirement benefit plan contributions will be approximately $13 million. Estimated future contributions take into consideration current economic conditions, which at this time are expected to have minimal impact on expected contributions for 2022. Beyond 2022, we are unable to reliably estimate the timing of contributions to our pension or postretirement plans. Our actual contributions and plans may change due to many factors, including the unfavorable impact of foreign currency (2.9 pp, including 3.5 ppchanges in tax, employee benefit, or other laws and regulations, tax deductibility, significant differences between expected and actual pension or postretirement asset performance or interest rates, or other factors. As such, estimated pension and postretirement plan contributions for 2022 have been excluded from the devaluationabove table.
At December 25, 2021, the amount of net unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions, including an accrual of related interest and penalties along with positions only impacting the timing of tax benefits, was approximately $521 million. The timing of payments will depend on the progress of examinations with tax authorities. We do not expect a significant tax payment related to these obligations within the next year. We are unable to make a reasonably reliable estimate as to if or when any significant cash settlements with taxing authorities may occur; therefore, we have excluded the amount of net unrecognized tax benefits from the above table.
Supplemental Guarantor Information:
The Kraft Heinz Company (as the “Parent Guarantor”) fully and unconditionally guarantees all the senior unsecured registered notes (collectively, the “KHFC Senior Notes”) issued by Kraft Heinz Foods Company (“KHFC”), our 100% owned operating subsidiary (the “Guarantee”). See Note 17, Debt, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional descriptions of these guarantees.
The payment of the Venezuelan bolivar)principal, premium, and interest on the KHFC Senior Notes is fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the Parent Guarantor, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the applicable indenture. None of the Parent Guarantor’s subsidiaries guarantee the KHFC Senior Notes.
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The Guarantee is the Parent Guarantor’s senior unsecured obligation and is: (i) pari passu in right of payment with all of the Parent Guarantor’s existing and future senior indebtedness; (ii) senior in right of payment to all of the Parent Guarantor’s future subordinated indebtedness; (iii) effectively subordinated to all of the Parent Guarantor’s existing and future secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets secured by that indebtedness; and (iv) effectively subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities of the Parent Guarantor’s subsidiaries.
The KHFC Senior Notes are obligations exclusively of KHFC and the Parent Guarantor and not of any of the Parent Guarantor’s other subsidiaries. Substantially all of the Parent Guarantor’s operations are conducted through its subsidiaries. The Parent Guarantor’s other subsidiaries are separate legal entities that have no obligation to pay any amounts due under the KHFC Senior Notes or to make any funds available therefor, whether by dividends, loans, or other payments. Except to the extent the Parent Guarantor is a creditor with recognized claims against its subsidiaries, all claims of creditors (including trade creditors) and holders of preferred stock, if any, of its subsidiaries will have priority with respect to the assets of such subsidiaries over its claims (and therefore the claims of its creditors, including holders of the KHFC Senior Notes). ExcludingConsequently, the currency impact, Segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased primarilyKHFC Senior Notes are structurally subordinated to all liabilities of the Parent Guarantor’s subsidiaries and any subsidiaries that it may in the future acquire or establish. The obligations of the Parent Guarantor will terminate and be of no further force or effect in the following circumstances: (i) (a) KHFC’s exercise of its legal defeasance option or, except in the case of a guarantee of any direct or indirect parent of KHFC, covenant defeasance option in accordance with the applicable indenture, or KHFC’s obligations under the applicable indenture have been discharged in accordance with the terms of the applicable indenture or (b) as specified in a supplemental indenture to the applicable indenture; and (ii) the Parent Guarantor has delivered to the trustee an officer’s certificate and an opinion of counsel, each stating that all conditions precedent provided for in the applicable indenture have been complied with. The Guarantee is limited by its terms to an amount not to exceed the maximum amount that can be guaranteed by the Parent Guarantor without rendering the Guarantee voidable under applicable law relating to fraudulent conveyance or fraudulent transfer or similar laws affecting the rights of creditors generally.
The following tables present summarized financial information for the Parent Guarantor and KHFC (as subsidiary issuer of the KHFC Senior Notes) (together, the “Obligor Group”), on a combined basis after the elimination of all intercompany balances and transactions between the Parent Guarantor and subsidiary issuer and investments in any subsidiary that is a non-guarantor.
Summarized Statement of Income
For the Year Ended
December 25, 2021
Net sales$17,374 
Gross profit(a)
6,270 
Goodwill impairment losses230 
Intercompany service fees and other recharges3,813 
Operating income/(loss)1,254 
Equity in earnings/(losses) of subsidiaries1,360 
Net income/(loss)1,012 
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders1,012 
(a)    In 2021, the Obligor Group recorded $435 million of net sales to the non-guarantor subsidiaries and $31 million of purchases from the non-guarantor subsidiaries.
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Summarized Balance Sheets
December 25, 2021
ASSETS
Current assets$6,484 
Current assets due from affiliates(a)
2,890 
Non-current assets5,709 
Goodwill8,860 
Intangible assets, net2,222 
Non-current assets due from affiliates(b)
207 
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities$5,091 
Current liabilities due to affiliates(a)
5,922 
Non-current liabilities23,120 
Non-current liabilities due to affiliates(b)
600 
(a)    Represents receivables and short-term lending due from and payables and short-term lending due to non-guarantor subsidiaries.
(b)    Represents long-term lending due from and long-term borrowings due to non-guarantor subsidiaries.
Commodity Trends
We purchase and use large quantities of commodities, including dairy products, meat products, coffee beans, soybean and vegetable oils, sugar and other sweeteners, tomatoes, potatoes, corn products, wheat products, nuts, and cocoa products, to manufacture our products. In addition, we purchase and use significant quantities of resins, fiberboard, metals, and cardboard to package our products, and we use electricity, diesel fuel, and natural gas in the manufacturing and distribution of our products. We continuously monitor worldwide supply and cost trends of these commodities.
Following the closing of the Nuts Transaction in the second quarter of 2021, our purchase and use of nuts has significantly decreased. As such, we no longer consider nuts to be one of our key commodities in the United States and Canada.
We define our key commodities in the United States and Canada as dairy, meat, and coffee. In 2021, we experienced cost increases for meat and coffee, while costs for dairy decreased. We also experienced cost increases for packaging materials due to market demand. We anticipate higher inputcommodity costs to continue through at least 2022 due to inflationary pressures. We manage commodity cost volatility primarily through pricing and risk management strategies. As a result of these risk management strategies, our commodity costs may not immediately correlate with market price trends.
In 2021, dairy commodities, primarily milk and cheese, were the most significant cost components of our cheese products. Following the closing of the Cheese Transaction, we expect dairy commodities, primarily milk, cream, and cheese, to be the most significant components of our cheese products in 2022. We purchase our dairy raw material requirements from independent third parties, such as agricultural cooperatives and independent processors. Market supply and demand, as well as government programs, significantly influence the prices for milk and other dairy products. Significant cost components of our meat products include pork, beef, and poultry, which we primarily purchase from applicable local markets. Livestock feed costs and the global supply and demand for U.S. meats influence the prices of these meat products. The most significant cost component of our coffee products is coffee beans, which we purchase on global markets. Quality and availability of supply, currency fluctuations, and higher commercial investments, partially offset by Organic Net Sales growth.consumer demand for coffee products impact coffee bean prices.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Note 3, 2, Significant Accounting Policies, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, includes a summary of the significant accounting policies we used to prepare our consolidated financial statements. The following is a review of the more significant assumptions and estimates as well as accounting policies we used to prepare our consolidated financial statements.
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Revenue Recognition:
Our revenues are primarily derived from customer orders for the purchase of our products. We recognize revenues as performance obligations are fulfilled when control passes to our customers. We record revenues net of variable consideration, including consumer incentives and performance obligations related to trade promotions, excluding taxes, and including all shipping and handling charges billed to customers (accounting for shipping and handling charges that occur after the transfer of control as fulfillment costs). We also record a refund liability for estimated product returns and customer allowances as reductions to revenues within the same period that the revenue is recognized. We base these estimates principally on historical and current period experience factors. We recognize costs paid to third party brokers to obtain contracts as expenses as our contracts are generally less than one year.
Advertising, Consumer Incentives, and Trade Promotions:
We promote our products with advertising, consumer incentives, and performance obligations related to trade promotions. Consumer incentives and trade promotions include, but are not limited to, discounts, coupons, rebates, performance-based in-store display activities, and volume-based incentives. Variable consideration related to consumer incentive and trade promotion activities is recorded as a reduction to revenues based on amounts estimated as being due to customers and consumers at the end of a period. We base these estimates principally on historical utilization, redemption rates, and/or current period experience factors. We review and adjust these estimates at least quarterly based on actual experience and other information.
Advertising expenses are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”). For interim reporting purposes, we charge advertising to operations as a percentage of estimated full year sales activity and marketing costs. We then review and adjust these estimates each quarter based on actual experience and other information. We recordedIn 2021, we updated our definition of advertising expenses to reflect a more comprehensive view of $584 millioncosts that promote our brands to create or stimulate a desire to buy our products. Our definition of advertising expenses now includes advertising production costs, in-store advertising costs, agency fees, brand promotions and events, and sponsorships, in 2018, $629 million in 2017, and $708 million in 2016, which representedaddition to costs to obtain physical advertisement spotsadvertising in television, radio, print, digital, and social channels. The decreaseWe have reflected these changes in all historical periods presented. We recorded advertising expenses of $1,039 million in 2018 compared to 2017 was driven by a shift from traditional ad spaces to non-traditional ad spaces.2021, $1,070 million in 2020, and $976 million in 2019. We also incur othermarket research costs, which are recorded in SG&A but are excluded from advertising and marketing costs such as shopper marketing, sponsorships, and agency advertisement conception, design, and public relations fees. Total advertising and marketing costs were $1,140 million in 2018, $1,115 million in 2017, and $1,221 million in 2016.expenses.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets:
Our goodwill balance consistsAs of 20December 25, 2021, we maintain 14 reporting units, andnine of which comprise our goodwill balance. These nine reporting units had an aggregate goodwill carrying amount of $36.5$31.3 billion as ofat December 29, 2018.25, 2021. Our indefinite-lived intangible asset balance primarily consists of a number of individual brands, which had an aggregate carrying amount of $44.0$39.4 billion as of December 29, 2018.


25, 2021.
We test our reporting units and brands for impairment annually as of the first day of our second quarter, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit or brand is less than its carrying amount. Such events and circumstances could include a sustained decrease in our market capitalization, increased competition or unexpected loss of market share, increased input costs beyond projections, (for example due to regulatory or industry changes), disposals of significant brands or components of our business, unexpected business disruptions (for example due to a natural disaster, pandemic, or loss of a customer, supplier, or other significant business relationship), unexpected significant declines in operating results, or significant adverse changes in the markets in which we operate.operate, changes in income tax rates, changes in interest rates, or changes in management strategy. We test reporting units for impairment by comparing the estimated fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying amount. We test brands for impairment by comparing the estimated fair value of each brand with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit or brand exceeds its estimated fair value, we record an impairment loss based on the difference between fair value and carrying amount, in the case of reporting units, not to exceed to the associated carrying amount of goodwill.
Fair value determinations require considerable judgment and are sensitive to changes in underlying assumptions, estimates, and market factors. Estimating the fair value of individual reporting units and brands requires us to make assumptions and estimates regarding our future plans, as well as industry, economic, and regulatory conditions. These assumptions and estimates include estimated future annual net cash flows, income tax considerations, discount rates, growth rates, royalty rates, contributory asset charges, and other market factors. If current expectations of future growth rates and margins are not met, if market factors outside of our control, such as discount rates, income tax rates, foreign currency exchange rates, or any factors that could be affected by COVID-19, change, or if management’s expectations or plans otherwise change, including as a result of the development ofupdates to our global five-yearlong-term operating plan,plans, then one or more of our reporting units or brands might become impaired in the future. Additionally, any decisions to divest certain non-strategic assets has led and could in the future lead to goodwill or intangible asset impairments.
In 2020 and 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic has produced a short-term beneficial financial impact to our consolidated results. Retail sales have increased compared to pre-pandemic periods due to higher than anticipated consumer demand for our products. The foodservice channel, however, has experienced a negative impact from prolonged social distancing mandates limiting access to and capacity at away-from-home establishments for a longer period of time than was expected when they were originally put in place. Our Canada Foodservice reporting unit is the most exposed of our reporting units to the long-term
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impacts to away-from-home establishments as it is our only standalone foodservice reporting unit. While our other reporting units have varying levels of exposure to the foodservice channel, they also have exposure to the retail channel, which offsets some of the risk associated with the potential long-term impacts of shifts in net sales between retail and away-from-home establishments. Our Canada Foodservice reporting unit was impaired during our 2020 annual impairment test, reflecting our best estimate at that time of the future outlook and risks of this business. The Canada Foodservice reporting unit maintains an aggregate goodwill carrying amount of approximately $154 million as of December 25, 2021. A number of factors could result in further future impairments of our foodservice businesses, including but not limited to: mandates around closures of dining rooms in restaurants, distancing of people within establishments resulting in fewer customers, the total number of restaurant closures, changes in consumer preferences or regulatory requirements over product formats (e.g., table top packaging vs. single serve packaging), and consumer trends of dining-in versus dining-out. Given the evolving nature of, and uncertainty driven by, the COVID-19 pandemic, we will continue to evaluate the impact on our reporting units as adverse changes to these assumptions could result in future impairments.
As we consider the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with regard to our indefinite-lived intangible assets, a number of factors could have a future adverse impact on our brands, including changes in consumer and consumption trends in both the short and long term, the extent of government mandates to shelter in place, total number of restaurant closures, economic declines, and reductions in consumer discretionary income. We have seen an increase in our retail business, as compared to pre-pandemic levels, in the short term that has more than offset declines in our foodservice business over the same period. Our brands are generally common across both the retail and foodservice businesses and the fair value of our brands are subject to a similar mix of positive and negative factors. Given the evolving nature and uncertainty driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, we will continue to evaluate the impact on our brands.
As detailed in Note 10, 9, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, in Item 8,Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, we recorded impairment losses totaling $15.9 billion for the year ended December 29, 2018.related to goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets. Our reporting units and brands that were impaired in 2018 were written down to their respective fair values resulting in zero excess fair value over carrying amount as of their latest 2018the applicable impairment testingtest dates. Accordingly, these and other individual reporting units and brands that have 20% or less excess fair value over carrying amount as of their latest 2021 impairment testing date have a heightened risk of future impairments if any assumptions, estimates, or market factors change in the future.
Reporting units with a heightened risk of future impairments20% or less fair value over carrying amount had an aggregate goodwill carrying amount of $29.0$28.3 billion at December 29, 2018as of their latest 2021 impairment testing date and included: U.S. Grocery, U.S. Refrigerated,Enhancers, Specialty, and Away from Home (ESA), Kids, Snacks, and Beverages (KSB), Meal Foundations and Coffee (MFC), Canada Retail, Latin America Exports, Southeast Europe, AustraliaCanada Foodservice, and New Zealand, and Northeast Asia. Of the $29.0 billion with a heightened risk of future impairments, $9.3 billion is attributable to reportingPuerto Rico. Reporting units with 0% excessbetween 20-50% fair value over carrying amount. Brands with a heightened risk of future impairmentsamount had an aggregate goodwill carrying amount of $29.3$2.2 billion at December 29, 2018as of their latest 2021 impairment testing date and included: Kraft, Philadelphia, Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, Miracle Whip, Planters, A1, Cool Whip, Stove Top, ABC,included Northern Europe and Quero. Of the $29.3 billion withAsia. The Continental Europe reporting unit had a heightened risk of future impairments, $24.0 billion is attributable to brands with 0% excess fair value over carrying amount. Although the remainingamount in excess of 50% and a goodwill carrying amount of $961 million as of its latest 2021 impairment testing date. Our reporting units and brandsthat have moreless than 20%3% excess fair value over carrying amount as of their latest 20182021 impairment testing date are considered at a heightened risk of future impairments and include our Canada Retail and Puerto Rico reporting units, which had an aggregate goodwill carrying amount of $1.4 billion. Additionally, our reporting units with no goodwill carrying amount as of their latest 2021 impairment testing date are at risk of future impairment to the extent there is newly acquired goodwill assigned to the reporting unit and the fair value of the reporting unit (including the acquisition fair value) does not exceed the carrying amount of the reporting unit (including the acquired net assets).
Brands with 20% or less fair value over carrying amount had an aggregate carrying amount after impairment of $21.3 billion as of their latest 2021 impairment testing date and included: Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, Miracle Whip, Lunchables, Ore-Ida, Maxwell House, Classico, Cool Whip, Jet Puffed, Plasmon, and Wattie’s. The aggregate carrying amount of brands with fair value over carrying amount between 20-50% was $6.5 billion as of their latest 2021 impairment testing date. Although the remaining brands, with a carrying amount of $11.8 billion, have more than 50% excess fair value over carrying amount as of their latest 2021 impairment testing date, these amounts are also associated with the 2013 Heinz acquisitionAcquisition and the 2015 Merger and are recorded on theour consolidated balance sheet at their estimated acquisition date fair values. Therefore, if any assumptions, estimates, or market factors change in the future, these amounts are also susceptible to impairments. Our brands that have less than 3% excess fair value over carrying amount as of their latest 2021 impairment testing date are considered at a heightened risk of future impairments and include our Kraft, Miracle Whip, Ore-Ida, Maxwell House, Classico, and Plasmon brands, which had an aggregate carrying amount of $14.2 billion.
We generally utilize the discounted cash flow method under the income approach to estimate the fair value of our reporting units. Some of the more significant assumptions inherent in estimating the fair values include the estimated future annual net cash flows for each reporting unit (including net sales, cost of products sold, SG&A, depreciation and amortization, working capital, and capital expenditures), income tax rates, long-term growth rates, and a discount rate that appropriately reflects the risks inherent in each future cash flow stream. We selected the assumptions used in the financial forecasts using historical data, supplemented by current and anticipated market conditions, estimated product category growth rates, management’s plans, and guideline companies.
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We generally utilize the excess earnings method under the income approach to estimate the fair value of certain of our largest brands. Some of the more significant assumptions inherent in estimating the fair values include the estimated future annual net cash flows for each brand (including net sales, cost of products sold, and SG&A), contributory asset charges, income tax considerations, long-term growth rates, a discount rate that reflects the level of risk associated with the future earnings attributable to the brand, and management’s intent to invest in the brand indefinitely. We selected the assumptions used in the financial forecasts using historical data, supplemented by current and anticipated market conditions, estimated product category growth rates, management’s plans, and guideline companies.
We generally utilize the relief from royalty method under the income approach to estimate the fair value of our remaining brands. Some of the more significant assumptions inherent in estimating the fair values include the estimated future annual net sales for each brand, royalty rates (as a percentage of net sales that would hypothetically be charged by a licensor of the brand to an unrelated licensee), income tax considerations, long-term growth rates, a discount rate that reflects the level of risk associated with the future cost savings attributable to the brand, and management’s intent to invest in the brand indefinitely. We selected the assumptions used in the financial forecasts using historical data, supplemented by current and anticipated market conditions, estimated product category growth rates, management’s plans, and guideline companies.

As detailed in Note 4, Acquisitions and Divestitures, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, the Cheese Transaction closed in the fourth quarter of 2021. We received total consideration of approximately $3.34 billion, which included approximately $1.59 billion primarily attributed to the Kraft and Velveeta licenses that we granted to Lactalis and approximately $141 million attributed to the Cracker Barrel license that Lactalis granted to us, the amounts of which were based on the estimated fair values of the licensed portion of each brand as of the closing date of the Cheese Transaction. We utilized the excess earnings method under the income approach to estimate the fair value of the licensed portion of the Kraft brand and the relief from royalty method under the income approach to estimate the fair value of the licensed portions of the Velveeta brand and the Cracker Barrel brand. Some of the more significant assumptions inherent in estimating these fair values include the estimated future annual net sales and net cash flows for each brand, contributory asset charges, royalty rates (as a percentage of net sales that would hypothetically be charged by a licensor of the brand to an unrelated licensee), income tax considerations, long-term growth rates, and a discount rate that reflects the level of risk associated with the future earnings attributable to each brand. We selected the assumptions used in the financial forecasts using historical data, supplemented by current and anticipated market conditions, estimated product category growth rates, and guideline companies.

In the fourth quarter of 2021, at the time the licensed rights were granted, we reassessed the remaining fair value of the retained portions of the Kraft and Velveeta brands and recorded a non-cash intangible asset impairment loss related to the Kraft brand of approximately $1.24 billion, which was recognized in SG&A.
The discount rates, long-term growth rates, and royalty rates we used to estimate the fair values of our reporting units and our brands with 20% or less excess fair value over carrying amount, as well as the goodwill or brand carrying amounts, as of thetheir latest 20182021 impairment testing date for each reporting unit or brand, were as follows:
Goodwill Carrying Value
(in billions)
 Discount Rate Long-Term Growth Rate Royalty RateGoodwill or Brand Carrying Amount
(in billions)
Discount RateLong-Term Growth RateRoyalty Rate
 Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum MaximumMinimumMaximumMinimumMaximumMinimumMaximum
Reporting units$29.0
 7.0% 10.7% 1.5% 4.7%    Reporting units$28.3 6.5 %7.0 %1.0 %1.5 %
Brands
(excess earnings method)
24.4
 7.5% 7.5% 0.8% 2.1%    Brands
(excess earnings method)
15.0 7.0 %7.2 %0.8 %1.5 %
Brands
(relief from royalty method)
4.9
 7.5% 10.2% 0.5% 4.0% 1.0% 20.0%Brands
(relief from royalty method)
6.2 7.0 %7.5 %0.5 %2.0 %5.0 %20.0 %
Assumptions used in impairment testing are made at a point in time and require significant judgment; therefore, they are subject to change based on the facts and circumstances present at each annual and interim impairment test date. Additionally, these assumptions are generally interdependent and do not change in isolation. However, as it is reasonably possible that changes in assumptions could occur, as a sensitivity measure, we have presented the estimated effects of isolated changes in discount rates, long-term growth rates, and royalty rates foron the fair values of our reporting units and brands with 20% or less excess fair value over carrying amount. These estimated changes in fair value are not necessarily representative of the actual impairment that would be recorded in the event of a fair value decline.
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If we had changed the assumptions used to estimate the fair value of our reporting units and brands with 20% or less excess fair value over carrying amount, as of thetheir latest 2021 impairment testing date for each of these reporting units and brands, these isolated changes, which are reasonably possible to occur, would have led to the following increase/(decrease) in the aggregate fair value of these reporting units and brands (in billions):
Discount RateLong-Term Growth RateRoyalty Rate
50-Basis-Point25-Basis-Point100-Basis-Point
IncreaseDecreaseIncreaseDecreaseIncreaseDecrease
Reporting units$(5.6)$6.8 $3.2 $(2.9)
Brands (excess earnings method)(1.2)1.4 0.5 (0.5)
Brands (relief from royalty method)(0.5)0.7 0.2 (0.2)$0.6 $(0.6)
 Discount Rate Long-Term Growth Rate Royalty Rate
 50-Basis-Point 25-Basis-Point 100-Basis-Point
 Increase Decrease Increase Decrease Increase Decrease
Reporting units(a)
$(5.3) $6.3
 $2.6
 $(2.4)    
Brands (excess earnings method)(a)
(1.9) 2.3
 0.9
 (0.8)    
Brands (relief from royalty method)(a)
(0.4) 0.5
 0.2
 (0.2) $0.4
 $(0.4)
(a)A reduction in fair value would not necessarily cause an impairment in all cases, but due to the low or zero excess fair value over carrying amount for these reporting units and brands, it is reasonably possible that a reduction in fair value would lead to an impairment.
Definite-lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated periods benefited. We review definite-lived intangible assets for impairment when conditions exist that indicate the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. Such conditions could include significant adverse changes in the business climate, current-period operating or cash flow losses, significant declines in forecasted operations, or a current expectation that an asset group will be disposed of before the end of its useful life. We perform undiscounted operating cash flow analyses to determine if an impairment exists. When testing for impairment of definite-lived intangible assets held for use, we group assets at the lowest level for which cash flows are separately identifiable. If an impairment is determined to exist, the loss is calculated based on estimated fair value. Impairment losses on definite-lived intangible assets to be disposed of, if any, are based on the estimated proceeds to be received, less costs of disposal.
See Note 10, 9, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for details related to our 2018 impairment testing.
Although our annual impairment test is performed during the second quarter, we perform a qualitative assessment each interim reporting period to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of any reporting unit is below its carrying amount. While we have not completed such impairment assessment for the first fiscal quarter of 2019, nor have we completed our 2019 annual impairment testing as of the first day of our second fiscal quarter, it is reasonably possible that an impairment of certain reporting units or brands could occur based on continued industry trends impacting our results of operations.results.
Postemployment Benefit Plans:
We maintain various retirement plans for the majority of our employees. These include pension benefits, postretirement health care benefits, and defined contribution benefits. The cost of these plans is charged to expense over an appropriate term based on, among other things, the cost component and whether the plan is active or inactive. Changes in the fair value of our plan assets result in net actuarial gains or losses. These net actuarial gains and losses are deferred into accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses) and amortized within other expense/(income), net in future periods using the corridor approach. The corridor is 10% of the greater of the market-related value of the plan’s asset or projected benefit obligation. Any actuarial gains and losses in excess of the corridor are then amortized over an appropriate term based on whether the plan is active or inactive.


For our postretirement benefit plans, our 20192022 health care cost trend rate assumption will be 6.7%5.9%. We established this rate based upon our most recent experience as well as our expectation for health care trend rates going forward. We anticipate the weighted average assumed ultimate trend rate will be 4.9%4.8%. The year in which the ultimate trend rate is reached varies by plan, ranging between the years 20192022 and 2030. Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the health care plans. A one-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have had the following effects, increase/(decrease) in cost and obligation, as of December 29, 2018 (in millions):
 One-Percentage-Point
 Increase (Decrease)
Effect on annual service and interest cost$3
 $(3)
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation48
 (41)
Our 20192022 discount rate assumption will be 4.3%3.0% for service cost and 4.1%2.2% for interest cost for our postretirement plans. Our 20192022 discount rate assumption will be 4.6%3.2% for service cost and 4.4%2.6% for interest cost for our U.S. pension plans and 3.4%2.4% for service cost and 3.3%1.8% for interest cost for our non-U.S. pension plans. We model these discount rates using a portfolio of high quality, fixed-income debt instruments with durations that match the expected future cash flows of the plans. Changes in our discount rates were primarily the result of changes in bond yields year-over-year.
In 2016, we changed the method we use to estimate the service cost and interest cost components of net pension cost/(benefit) and net postretirement benefit plan costs resulting in a decrease to these cost components. We now use a full yield curve approach to estimate service cost and interest cost by applying the specific spot rates along the yield curve used to determine the benefit obligation to the relevant projected cash flows. Previously, we estimated service cost and interest cost using a single weighted-average discount rate derived from the yield curve used to measure the benefit obligation at the beginning of the period. We made this change to provide a more precise measurement of service cost and interest cost by improving the correlation between projected benefit cash flows and the corresponding spot yield curve rates. This change will not affect the measurement of our total benefit obligations. We accounted for this change prospectively as a change in accounting estimate.
Our 20192022 expected return on plan assets will be 5.4%5.0% (net of applicable taxes) for our postretirement plans. Our 20192022 expected rate of return on plan assets will be 5.7%4.6% for our U.S. pension plans and 5.4%2.6% for our non-U.S. pension plans. We determine our expected rate of return on plan assets from the plan assets’ historical long-term investment performance, current and future asset allocation, and estimates of future long-term returns by asset class. We attempt to maintain our target asset allocation by re-balancing between asset classes as we make contributions and monthly benefit payments.
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While we do not anticipate further changes in the 20192022 assumptions for our U.S. and non-U.S. pension and postretirement benefit plans, as a sensitivity measure, a 100-basis-point change in our discount rate or a 100-basis-point change in the expected rate of return on plan assets would have the following effects, increase/(decrease) in cost (in millions):
U.S. Plans Non-U.S. PlansU.S. PlansNon-U.S. Plans
100-Basis-Point 100-Basis-Point100-Basis-Point100-Basis-Point
Increase Decrease Increase DecreaseIncreaseDecreaseIncreaseDecrease
Effect of change in discount rate on pension costs$11
 $(17) $(2) $(7)Effect of change in discount rate on pension costs$$(25)$10 $(2)
Effect of change in expected rate of return on plan assets on pension costs(41) 41
 (27) 27
Effect of change in expected rate of return on plan assets on pension costs(43)43 (29)29 
Effect of change in discount rate on postretirement costs(8) 1
 
 (1)Effect of change in discount rate on postretirement costs(1)(1)
Effect of change in expected rate of return on plan assets on postretirement costs(10) 10
 
 
Effect of change in expected rate of return on plan assets on postretirement costs(11)11 — — 
Income Taxes:
We compute our annual tax rate based on the statutory tax rates and tax planning opportunities available to us in the various jurisdictions in which we earn income. Significant judgment is required in determining our annual tax rate and in evaluating the uncertainty of our tax positions. We recognize a benefit for tax positions that we believe will more likely than not be sustained upon examination. The amount of benefit recognized is the largest amount of benefit that we believe has more than a 50% probability of being realized upon settlement. We regularly monitor our tax positions and adjust the amount of recognized tax benefit based on our evaluation of information that has become available since the end of our last financial reporting period. The annual tax rate includes the impact of these changes in recognized tax benefits. When adjusting the amount of recognized tax benefits, we do not consider information that has become available after the balance sheet date, however we do disclose the effects of new information whenever those effects would be material to our financial statements. Unrecognized tax benefits represent the difference between the amount of benefit taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and the amount of benefit recognized for financial reporting. These unrecognized tax benefits are recorded primarily within other non-current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.
We record valuation allowances to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. When assessing the need for valuation allowances, we consider future taxable income and ongoing prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. Should a change in circumstances lead to a change in judgment about the realizability of deferred tax assets in future years, we would adjust related valuation allowances in the period that the change in circumstances occurs, along with a corresponding increase or decrease to income. The resolution of tax reserves and changes in valuation allowances could be material to our results of operations for any period but is not expected to be material to our financial position.
New Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 4, 3, New Accounting Standards, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements.
Contingencies
See Note 18, 16, Commitments and Contingencies, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for a discussion of our contingencies.
Commodity Trends
We purchase and use large quantities of commodities, including dairy products, meat products, coffee beans, nuts, tomatoes, potatoes, soybean and vegetable oils, sugar and other sweeteners, corn products, and wheat products to manufacture our products. In addition, we purchase and use significant quantities of resins, metals, and cardboard to package our products and natural gas to operate our facilities. We continuously monitor worldwide supply and cost trends of these commodities.
We define our key commodities in the United States and Canada as dairy, meat, coffee, and nuts. In 2018, we experienced cost decreases for dairy, coffee, and meat, while costs for nuts increased. We manage commodity cost volatility primarily through pricing and risk management strategies. As a result of these risk management strategies, our commodity costs may not immediately correlate with market price trends.
Dairy commodities, primarily milk and cheese, are the most significant cost components of our cheese products. We purchase our dairy raw material requirements from independent third parties, such as agricultural cooperatives and independent processors. Market supply and demand, as well as government programs, significantly influence the prices for milk and other dairy products. Significant cost components of our meat products include pork, beef, and poultry, which we primarily purchase from applicable local markets. Livestock feed costs and the global supply and demand for U.S. meats influence the prices of these meat products. The most significant cost component of our coffee products is coffee beans, which we purchase on global markets. Quality and availability of supply, currency fluctuations, and consumer demand for coffee products impact coffee bean prices. The most significant cost components in our nut products include peanuts, cashews, and almonds, which we purchase on both domestic and global markets, where global market supply and demand is the primary driver of prices.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We believe that cash generated from our operating activities, commercial paper programs, and Senior Credit Facility will provide sufficient liquidity to meet our working capital needs, future contractual obligations (including repayments of long-term debt), payment of our anticipated quarterly dividends, planned capital expenditures, restructuring expenditures, and contributions to our postemployment benefit plans. An additional potential source of liquidity is access to capital markets. We intend to use our cash on hand and our commercial paper programs for daily funding requirements. Overall, while, as noted above, we are not currently eligible to use a registration statement on Form S-3, we do not expect any negative effects on our funding sources that would have a material effect on our short-term or long-term liquidity.


During the period from December 29, 2018 to the filing date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, due to the delays in the preparation of our financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 and the fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019, we were not in compliance with certain reporting covenants under the Senior Credit Facility and certain indentures. As a result, we obtained temporary waivers from certain creditors under our indebtedness instruments. The filing of this Annual Report on Form 10-K will constitute compliance with the requirement to furnish the lenders a copy of the consolidated financial statements for our fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 no later than June 28, 2019. We also currently expect to file our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 30, 2019 on or before July 31, 2019 in compliance with the requirement to furnish the lenders a copy of the consolidated financial statements for such quarter no later than July 31, 2019. See the “Total Debt” section below for additional information.
Cash Flow Activity for 2018 Compared to 2017:
Net Cash Provided by/Used for Operating Activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities was $2.6 billion for the year ended December 29, 2018 compared to $501 million for the year ended December 30, 2017. This increase was primarily driven by decreased postemployment benefit contributions in 2018, the timing of income tax payments, higher collections on trade receivables as fewer were non-cash exchanged for sold receivables in connection with the unwind of all of our accounts receivable securitization and factoring programs (the “Programs”) in 2018, and decreased cash payments for employee bonuses in 2018. These increases in cash provided by operating activities were partially offset by unfavorable changes in accounts payable, primarily due to the timing of payments.
Net Cash Provided by/Used for Investing Activities:
Net cash provided by investing activities was $288 million for the year ended December 29, 2018 compared to $1.2 billion for the year ended December 30, 2017. This decrease was primarily due to lower cash collections on previously sold receivables of $990 million, as we unwound all of our Programs in 2018, and cash payments to acquire businesses in 2018, primarily Cerebos Pacific Limited. These decreases in cash provided by investing activities were partially offset by decreased capital expenditures, which was driven by the wind-up of Integration Program footprint costs in the prior year. We expect 2019 capital expenditures to be approximately $800 million. Refer to Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, including Note 17, Financing Arrangements, for additional information on our Programs, Note 5, Acquisitions and Divestitures, for additional information on our 2018 acquisitions, and Note 6, Integration and Restructuring Expenses, for additional information on the Integration Program.
Net Cash Provided by/Used for Financing Activities:
Net cash used for financing activities was $3.4 billion for the year ended December 29, 2018 compared to $4.2 billion for the year ended December 30, 2017. This decrease was primarily driven by increased proceeds from long-term debt issuances, which more than offset increased cash distributions related to our dividends, higher net repayments of commercial paper, and higher repayments of long-term debt. See Note 19, Debt, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information on our long-term debt issuances and repayments. See Equity and Dividends in this item for additional information on our dividends.
Cash Flow Activity for 2017 Compared to 2016:
Net Cash Provided by/Used for Operating Activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities was $501 million for the year ended December 30, 2017 compared to $2.6 billion for the year ended December 31, 2016. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was primarily driven by the $1.2 billion pre-funding of our postretirement benefit plans in 2017, lower collections on receivables as more were non-cash exchanged for sold receivables, favorable changes in accounts payable from vendor payment term renegotiations that were less pronounced than the prior year, and increased cash payments of employee bonuses in 2017. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was partially offset by lower cash payments for income taxes in 2017 driven by our pre-funding of postretirement plan benefits following U.S. Tax Reform enactment on December 22, 2017.
Net Cash Provided by/Used for Investing Activities:
Net cash provided by investing activities was $1.2 billion for the year ended December 30, 2017 compared to $1.5 billion for the year ended December 31, 2016. The decrease in cash provided by investing activities was primarily due to lower cash inflows from our Programs, as well as lower proceeds from cash settlements on net investment hedges. Capital expenditures were flat in 2017 compared to 2016.
Net Cash Provided by/Used for Financing Activities:
Net cash used for financing activities was $4.2 billion for the year ended December 30, 2017 compared to $4.6 billion for the year ended December 31, 2016. The decrease was driven by the benefit of fewer dividend payments in 2017 compared to 2016, which more than offset higher net repayments of long-term debt and commercial paper in 2017 compared to 2016, including cash outflows associated with the redemption of our Series A Preferred Stock in 2016. Dividend payments were lower in 2017 compared to 2016 due to the absence of the Series A Preferred Stock dividend and the impact of four common stock cash distributions in 2017 compared to five such distributions in 2016. See Equity and Dividends for additional information on cash distributions related to common stock and Series A Preferred Stock.


Cash Held by International Subsidiaries:
Of the $1.1 billion cash and cash equivalents on our consolidated balance sheet at December 29, 2018, $923 million was held by international subsidiaries.
We consider the unremitted current year earnings of certain international subsidiaries that impose local country taxes on dividends to be indefinitely reinvested. For those undistributed earnings considered to be indefinitely reinvested, our intent is to reinvest these funds in our international operations, and our current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate the accumulated earnings to fund our U.S. cash requirements. The amount of unrecognized deferred tax liabilities for local country withholding taxes that would be owed related to our current year earnings of certain international subsidiaries is approximately $20 million.
Our historic earnings in foreign subsidiaries through December 30, 2017 are undistributed and currently not considered to be indefinitely reinvested. As of December 29, 2018, we have recorded a deferred tax liability of $78 million on $1.2 billion of historic earnings related to local withholding taxes that will be owed when this cash is distributed.
Total Debt:
We obtain funding through our U.S. and European commercial paper programs. At December 29, 2018, we had no commercial paper outstanding. At December 30, 2017, we had commercial paper outstanding of $448 million with a weighted average interest rate of 1.541%. The maximum amount of commercial paper outstanding during the year ended December 29, 2018 was $1.1 billion.
We maintain our $4.0 billion Senior Credit Facility, and subject to certain conditions, we may increase the amount of revolving commitments and/or add additional tranches of term loans in a combined aggregate amount of up to $1.0 billion. No amounts were drawn on our Senior Credit Facility at December 29, 2018, at December 30, 2017, or during the years ended December 29, 2018, December 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016. In June 2018, we entered into an agreement that became effective on July 6, 2018 to extend the maturity date of our Senior Credit Facility from July 6, 2021 to July 6, 2023 and to establish a $400 million euro equivalent swing line facility, which is available under the $4.0 billion revolving credit facility limit for short-term loans denominated in euros on a same-day basis. The Senior Credit Facility contains representations, warranties, and covenants that are typical for these types of facilities and could upon the occurrence of certain events of default restrict our ability to access our Senior Credit Facility. We were in compliance with all financial covenants during the year ended December 29, 2018.
During the period from December 29, 2018 to the filing date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, due to the delays in the preparation of our financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 and the fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019, we were not in compliance with certain reporting covenants under the Senior Credit Facility.
However, as previously disclosed, on March 22, 2019, we entered into a Waiver and Consent No. 1 (the “Original Waiver”) with respect to the Senior Credit Facility, pursuant to which the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, granted a temporary waiver of compliance by us with respect to the requirement to furnish the lenders a copy of the consolidated financial statements for our fiscal year ended December 29, 2018. Pursuant to the Original Waiver, we were required to provide consolidated financial statements no later than May 14, 2019. Due to additional delays in our financial reporting, on May 10, 2019, we entered into a Waiver and Consent No. 2 (the “Second Waiver”) with respect to the Senior Credit Facility, pursuant to which the lenders, as party to the Senior Credit Facility, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, granted a temporary waiver of compliance by us with respect to the requirements to furnish the lenders copies of the consolidated financial statements for our fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 and for the fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019. Pursuant to the Second Waiver and in order to remedy our noncompliance, we are required to provide consolidated financial statements for our fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 no later than June 28, 2019 and for our fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019 no later than July 31, 2019. If we had not obtained these waivers, we would not have been able to access our Senior Credit Facility.
Our long-term debt, including the current portion, was $31.1 billion at December 29, 2018 and $31.0 billion at December 30, 2017. Our long-term debt contains customary representations, covenants, and events of default. We were in compliance with all financial covenants during the year ended December 29, 2018.
During the period from December 29, 2018 to the filing date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, due to the delays in the preparation of our financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 and the fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019, we were not in compliance with certain reporting covenants under certain indentures. The filing of this Annual Report on Form 10-K will constitute compliance with the requirement to furnish the lenders a copy of the consolidated financial statements for our fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 no later than June 28, 2019. We also currently expect to file our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 30, 2019 on or before July 31, 2019 in compliance with the requirement to furnish the lenders a copy of the consolidated financial statements for such quarter no later than July 31, 2019.


Under our existing indentures, if we do not file required reports within specified time periods, the trustee or holders of at least 30% in the case of our Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2025 and 25% in the case of any other series of notes may deliver a notice of default for such series of notes which would commence the applicable cure period under such indenture. As of June 5, 2019, none of the cure periods under our existing indentures have been triggered in connection with our failure to comply with the respective reporting covenants set forth in such indentures. However, if a cure period is triggered under such indentures and we fail to file our annual and interim financial statements within such cure period, any outstanding notes issued thereunder would become callable.
Our senior notes maturing in 2019 and 2020 include aggregate principal amounts of approximately $350 million in August 2019, approximately $900 million in February 2020, and approximately 800 million Canadian dollars and $1.5 billion in July 2020. We expect to fund these long-term debt repayments primarily with cash on hand, cash generated from our operating activities, proceeds from our divestiture in Canada, and potential new issuances of short-term or long-term debt.
See Note 19, Debt, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information related to our long-term debt.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements:
We do not have guarantees or other off-balance sheet financing arrangements that we believe are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenue or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources.
We have utilized accounts receivable securitization and factoring programs globally for our working capital needs and to provide efficient liquidity. During 2018, we had Programs in place in various countries across the globe. In the second quarter of 2018, we unwound our U.S. securitization program, which represented the majority of our Programs, using proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt in June 2018. As of December 29, 2018, we have unwound all of our Programs.
See Note 17, Financing Arrangements, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for a discussion of our Programs and other financing arrangements.
Aggregate Contractual Obligations:
The following table summarizes our contractual obligations at December 29, 2018 (in millions):
 Payments Due
 2019 2020-2021 2022-2023 2024 and Thereafter Total
Long-term debt(a)
1,641
 6,369
 8,046
 32,195
 48,251
Capital leases(b)(f)
27
 98
 27
 85
 237
Operating leases(c)(f)
185
 242
 119
 148
 694
Purchase obligations(d)(f)
1,569
 1,162
 497
 217
 3,445
Other long-term liabilities(e)
41
 83
 98
 203
 425
Total3,463
 7,954
 8,787
 32,848
 53,052
(a)
Amounts represent the expected cash payments of our long-term debt, including interest on variable and fixed rate long-term debt. Interest on variable rate long-term debt is calculated based on interest rates at December 29, 2018.
(b)Amounts represent the expected cash payments of our capital leases, including expected cash payments of interest expense.
(c)Operating leases represent the minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable operating leases.
(d)We have purchase obligations for materials, supplies, property, plant and equipment, and co-packing, storage, and distribution services based on projected needs to be utilized in the normal course of business. Other purchase obligations include commitments for marketing, advertising, capital expenditures, information technology, and professional services. Arrangements are considered purchase obligations if a contract specifies all significant terms, including fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased, a pricing structure, and approximate timing of the transaction. Several of these obligations are long-term and are based on minimum purchase requirements. Certain purchase obligations contain variable pricing components, and, as a result, actual cash payments are expected to fluctuate based on changes in these variable components. Due to the proprietary nature of some of our materials and processes, certain supply contracts contain penalty provisions for early terminations. We do not believe that a material amount of penalties is reasonably likely to be incurred under these contracts based upon historical experience and current expectations. We exclude amounts reflected on the consolidated balance sheet as accounts payable and accrued liabilities from the table above.
(e)Other long-term liabilities primarily consist of estimated payments for the one-time toll charge related to U.S. Tax Reform, as well as postretirement benefit commitments. Certain other long-term liabilities related to income taxes, insurance accruals, and other accruals included on the consolidated balance sheet are excluded from the above table as we are unable to estimate the timing of payments for these items.
(f)
As part of the restatement described in Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, certain amounts in prior years, if presented, would have been recategorized between capital leases, operating leases, and purchase


obligations as well as across future periods. There would have been no impact on the total future contractual obligations as of December 30, 2017 or December 31, 2016.
Pension plan contributions were $57 million in 2018. We estimate that 2019 pension plan contributions will be approximately $15 million. Beyond 2019, we are unable to reliably estimate the timing of contributions to our pension plans. Our actual contributions and plans may change due to many factors, including changes in tax, employee benefit, or other laws and regulations, tax deductibility, significant differences between expected and actual pension asset performance or interest rates, or other factors. As such, estimated pension plan contributions for 2019 have been excluded from the above table.
Postretirement benefit plan contributions were $19 million in 2018. We estimate that 2019 postretirement benefit plan contributions will be approximately $15 million. Beyond 2019, we are unable to reliably estimate the timing of contributions to our postretirement benefit plans. Our actual contributions and plans may change due to many factors, including changes in tax, employee benefit, or other laws and regulations, tax deductibility, significant differences between expected and actual postretirement plan asset performance or interest rates, or other factors. As such, estimated postretirement benefit plan contributions for 2019 have been excluded from the above table.
At December 29, 2018, the amount of net unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions, including an accrual of related interest and penalties along with positions only impacting the timing of tax benefits, was approximately $445 million. The timing of payments will depend on the progress of examinations with tax authorities. We do not expect a significant tax payment related to these obligations within the next year. We are unable to make a reasonably reliable estimate as to if or when any significant cash settlements with taxing authorities may occur; therefore, we have excluded the amount of net unrecognized tax benefits from the above table.
Equity and Dividends
Common Stock Dividends:
We paid common stock dividends of $3.2 billion in 2018, $2.9 billion in 2017, and $3.6 billion in 2016. Additionally, on February 21, 2019, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.40 per share of common stock, which was payable on March 22, 2019 to shareholders of record on March 8, 2019. Additionally, on May 21, 2019, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.40 per share of common stock, which is payable on June 14, 2019 to holders of record as of May 31, 2019.
The declaration of dividends is subject to the discretion of our Board of Directors and depends on various factors, including our net income, financial condition, cash requirements, future prospects, and other factors that our Board of Directors deems relevant to its analysis and decision making.
Series A Preferred Stock Dividends:
On June 7, 2016, we redeemed all outstanding shares of our Series A Preferred Stock. Accordingly, we no longer pay any associated dividends, and there were no such dividend payments in 2018 or 2017. Prior to the redemption, we made cash distributions of $180 million in 2016.
See Note 19, Debt, and Note 20, Capital Stock, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The non-GAAP financial measures we provide in this report should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
To supplement the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we have presented Organic Net Sales, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EPS, which are considered non-GAAP financial measures. The non-GAAP financial measures presented may differ from similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures presented by other companies, and other companies may not define these non-GAAP financial measures in the same way. These measures are not substitutes for their comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures, such as net sales, net income/(loss), diluted earnings per common share (“EPS”),EPS, or other measures prescribed by U.S. GAAP, and there are limitations to using non-GAAP financial measures.
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Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to assist in comparing our performance on a consistent basis for purposes of business decision making by removing the impact of certain items that management believes do not directly reflect our underlying operations. Management believes that presenting our non-GAAP financial measures (i.e., Organic Net Sales, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EPS) is useful to investors because it (i) provides investors with meaningful supplemental information regarding financial performance by excluding certain items, (ii) permits investors to view performance using the same tools that management uses to budget, make operating and strategic decisions, and evaluate historical performance, and (iii) otherwise provides supplemental information that may be useful to investors in evaluating our results. We believe that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with the corresponding U.S. GAAP financial measures and the reconciliations


to those measures, provides investors with additional understanding of the factors and trends affecting our business than could be obtained absent these disclosures.
Organic Net Sales is defined as net sales excluding, when they occur, the impact of currency, acquisitions and divestitures, and a 53rd week of shipments. We calculate the impact of currency on net sales by holding exchange rates constant at the previous year’s exchange rate, with the exception of Venezuela,highly inflationary subsidiaries, for which we calculate the previous year’s results using the current year’s exchange rate. Organic Net Sales is a tool that can assist management and investors in comparing our performance on a consistent basis by removing the impact of certain items that management believes do not directly reflect our underlying operations.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income/(loss) from continuing operations before interest expense, other expense/(income), net, provision for/(benefit from) income taxes, and depreciation and amortization (excluding integration and restructuring expenses)activities); in addition to these adjustments, we exclude, when they occur, the impacts of integration anddivestiture-related license income (e.g., income related to the sale of licenses in connection with the Cheese Transaction), restructuring expenses,activities, deal costs, unrealized losses/(gains) on commodity hedges, impairment losses, losses/(gains) on the sale of a business, other losses/(gains) related to acquisitionscertain non-ordinary course legal and divestitures (e.g., tax and hedging impacts), nonmonetary currency devaluation (e.g., remeasurement gains and losses),regulatory matters, and equity award compensation expense (excluding integration and restructuring expenses)activities). Adjusted EBITDA is a tool that can assist management and investors in comparing our performance on a consistent basis by removing the impact of certain items that management believes do not directly reflect our underlying operations. In 2021, we revised the definition of Adjusted EBITDA to adjust for the impact of certain legal and regulatory matters arising outside the ordinary course of our business and divestiture-related license income, as management believes such matters, when they occur, do not directly reflect our underlying operations.
Adjusted EPS is defined as diluted earnings per shareEPS excluding, when they occur, the impacts of integration and restructuring expenses,activities, deal costs, unrealized losses/(gains) on commodity hedges, impairment losses, certain non-ordinary course legal and regulatory matters, losses/(gains) on the sale of a business, other losses/(gains) related to acquisitions and divestitures (e.g., tax and hedging impacts), nonmonetary currency devaluation (e.g., remeasurement gains and losses), debt prepayment and U.S. Tax Reformextinguishment costs, and certain significant discrete income tax expense/(benefit)items (e.g., U.S. and non-U.S. tax reform), and including, when they occur, adjustments to reflect preferred stock dividend payments on an accrual basis. We believe Adjusted EPS provides important comparability of underlying operating results, allowing investors and management to assess operating performance on a consistent basis. In 2021, we revised the definition of Adjusted EPS to adjust for the impact of certain legal and regulatory matters arising outside the ordinary course of our business and certain significant discrete income tax items beyond U.S. tax reform, as management believes such matters, when they occur, do not directly reflect our underlying operations.

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The Kraft Heinz Company
Reconciliation of Net Sales to Organic Net Sales
(dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Net SalesCurrencyAcquisitions and DivestituresOrganic Net SalesPriceVolume/Mix
2021
United States$18,604 $— $1,937 $16,667 
International5,691 205 23 5,463 
Canada1,747 114 49 1,584 
Kraft Heinz$26,042 $319 $2,009 $23,714 
2020
United States$19,204 $— $2,801 $16,403 
International5,341 22 20 5,299 
Canada1,640 — 49 1,591 
Kraft Heinz$26,185 $22 $2,870 $23,293 
Net Sales Currency Acquisitions and Divestitures Organic Net Sales Price Volume/Mix
2018        
Year-over-year growth ratesYear-over-year growth rates
United States$18,122
 $
 $
 $18,122
 United States(3.1)%0.0 pp(4.7) pp1.6 %2.1 pp(0.5) pp
InternationalInternational6.5 %3.4 pp0.0 pp3.1 %2.6 pp0.5 pp
Canada2,173
 (5) 
 2,178
 Canada6.5 %7.0 pp(0.1) pp(0.4)%2.9 pp(3.3) pp
EMEA2,718
 66
 19
 2,633
 
Rest of World3,255
 (75) 158
 3,172
 
Kraft Heinz$26,268
 $(14) $177
 $26,105
 Kraft Heinz(0.5)%1.2 pp(3.5) pp1.8 %2.3 pp(0.5) pp
        
2017 (As Restated)        
United States$18,230
 $
 $
 $18,230
 
Canada2,177
 
 
 2,177
 
EMEA2,585
 
 56
 2,529
 
Rest of World3,084
 144
 
 2,940
 
Kraft Heinz$26,076
 $144
 $56
 $25,876
 
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Year-over-year growth rates           
United States(0.6)% 0.0 pp 0.0 pp (0.6)% (0.9) pp 0.3 pp
Canada(0.2)% (0.3) pp 0.0 pp 0.1 % (0.6) pp 0.7 pp
EMEA5.1 % 2.5 pp (1.5) pp 4.1 % 0.9 pp 3.2 pp
Rest of World5.6 % (7.6) pp 5.3 pp 7.9 % 5.4 pp 2.5 pp
Kraft Heinz0.7 % (0.6) pp 0.4 pp 0.9 % 0.0 pp 0.9 pp


The Kraft Heinz Company
Reconciliation of Net Sales to Organic Net Sales
(dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)


 Net Sales Currency Acquisitions and Divestitures Organic Net Sales Price Volume/Mix
2017 (As Restated)           
United States$18,230
 $
 $
 $18,230
    
Canada2,177
 42
 
 2,135
    
EMEA2,585
 (14) 50
 2,549
    
Rest of World3,084
 35
 
 3,049
    
Kraft Heinz$26,076
 $63
 $50
 $25,963
    
            
2016 (As Restated)           
United States$18,469
 $
 $
 $18,469
    
Canada2,302
 
 
 2,302
    
EMEA2,586
 
 57
 2,529
    
Rest of World2,943
 55
 
 2,888
    
Kraft Heinz$26,300
 $55
 $57
 $26,188
    
Year-over-year growth rates           
United States(1.3)% 0.0 pp 0.0 pp (1.3)% 0.5 pp (1.8) pp
Canada(5.4)% 1.9 pp 0.0 pp (7.3)% (1.8) pp (5.5) pp
EMEA % (0.5) pp (0.3) pp 0.8 % (0.5) pp 1.3 pp
Rest of World4.8 % (0.8) pp 0.0 pp 5.6 % 4.2 pp 1.4 pp
Kraft Heinz(0.9)% 0.0 pp 0.0 pp (0.9)% 0.6 pp (1.5) pp


The Kraft Heinz Company
Reconciliation of Net Income/(Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA
(in millions)
(Unaudited)
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
Net income/(loss)$1,024 $361 
Interest expense2,047 1,394 
Other expense/(income)(295)(296)
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes684 669 
Operating income/(loss)3,460 2,128 
Depreciation and amortization (excluding restructuring activities)910 955 
Divestiture-related license income(4)— 
Restructuring activities84 15 
Deal costs11 
Unrealized losses/(gains) on commodity hedges17 (6)
Impairment losses1,634 3,413 
Certain non-ordinary course legal and regulatory matters62 — 
Equity award compensation expense (excluding restructuring activities)197 156 
Adjusted EBITDA$6,371 $6,669 
43

   As Restated & Recast
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Net income/(loss)$(10,254) $10,932
 $3,606
Interest expense1,284
 1,234
 1,134
Other expense/(income), net(183) (627) (472)
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes(1,067) (5,482) 1,333
Operating income/(loss)(10,220) 6,057
 5,601
Depreciation and amortization (excluding integration and restructuring expenses)919
 907
 875
Integration and restructuring expenses297
 583
 992
Deal costs23
 
 30
Unrealized losses/(gains) on commodity hedges21
 19
 (38)
Impairment losses15,936
 49
 71
Losses/(gains) on sale of business15
 
 
Nonmonetary currency devaluation
 
 4
Equity award compensation expense (excluding integration and restructuring expenses)33
 49
 39
Adjusted EBITDA$7,024
 $7,664
 $7,574



The Kraft Heinz Company
Reconciliation of Diluted EPS to Adjusted EPS
(Unaudited)
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
Diluted EPS$0.82 $0.29 
Restructuring activities(a)
0.05 — 
Unrealized losses/(gains) on commodity hedges(b)
0.01 — 
Impairment losses(c)
1.07 2.59 
Certain non-ordinary course legal and regulatory matters(d)
0.05 — 
Losses/(gains) on sale of business(e)
0.15 (0.01)
Debt prepayment and extinguishment costs(f)
0.59 0.08 
Certain significant discrete income tax items(g)
0.19 (0.07)
Adjusted EPS$2.93 $2.88 
   As Restated
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Diluted EPS$(8.36) $8.91
 $2.78
Integration and restructuring expenses(a)
0.32
 0.24
 0.57
Deal costs(b)
0.02
 
 0.02
Unrealized losses/(gains) on commodity hedges(c)
0.01
 0.01
 (0.02)
Impairment losses(d)
11.28
 0.03
 0.04
Losses/(gains) on sale of business(e)
0.01
 
 
Other losses/(gains) related to acquisitions and divestitures(f)
0.02
 
 
Nonmonetary currency devaluation(g)
0.12
 0.03
 0.02
Preferred dividend adjustment(h)

 
 (0.10)
U.S. Tax Reform discrete income tax expense/(benefit)(i)
0.09
 (5.72) 
Adjusted EPS$3.51
 $3.50
 $3.31
(a)Gross expenses included in integration and restructuring expenses(a)    Gross expenses/(income) included in restructuring activities were $460 million in 2018 ($396 million after-tax), $434 million in 2017 ($305 million after-tax), and $1.0 billion in 2016 ($697 million after-tax) and were recorded in the following income statement line items:
Cost of products sold included $194 million in 2018, $464 million in 2017, and $699 million in 2016;
SG&A included $103 million in 2018, $119 million in 2017, and $293 million in 2016; and
Other expense/(income), net, included expenses of $163$84 million ($64 million after-tax) in 2018,2021 and income of $149$2 million ($3 million after-tax) in 2017,2020 and expenses of $20 millionwere recorded in 2016.
(b)Gross expenses included in deal costs were $23 million in 2018 ($19 million after-tax) and $30 million in 2016 ($20 million after-tax) and were recorded in the following income statement line items:
Cost of products sold included $4 million in 2018 and $3 million in 2016; and
SG&A included $19 million in 2018 and $27 million in 2016.
(c)Gross expenses/(income) included in unrealized losses/(gains) on commodity hedges were expenses of $21 million in 2018 ($16 million after-tax), expenses of $19 million in 2017 ($12 million after-tax), and income of $38 million in 2016 ($25 million after-tax) and were recorded in cost of products sold.
(d)Gross expenses included in impairment losses were $15.9 billion in 2018 ($13.8 billion after-tax), $49 million in 2017 ($36 million after-tax), and $71 million in 2016 ($46 million after-tax) and were recorded in the following income statement line items:
Cost of products sold included $53 million in 2016; and
SG&A included $15.9 billion in 2018, $49 million in 2017, and $18 million in 2016.
(e)Gross expenses included in losses/(gains) on sale of business were $15 million in 2018 ($15 million after-tax) and were recorded in SG&A.
(f)Gross expenses included in other losses/(gains) related to acquisitions and divestitures were $27 million in 2018 ($15 million after-tax) and were recorded in the following income statement line items:
Interest expense included $3 million in 2018;
Other expense/(income), net, included $17 million in 2018; and
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes included $7 million in 2018.
(g)Gross expenses included in nonmonetary currency devaluation were $146 million in 2018 ($146 million after tax), $36 million in 2017 ($36 million after-tax), and $28 million in 2016 ($28 million after-tax) and were recorded in the following income statement line items:
Cost of products sold included $4 million in 2016; and
Other expense/(income), net, included $146 million in 2018, $36 million in 2017, and $24 million in 2016.
(h)For Adjusted EPS, we present the impact of the Series A Preferred Stock dividend payments on an accrual basis. Accordingly, we included adjustments to EPS to include $180 million Series A Preferred Stock dividends in the first quarter of 2016 (to reflect the March 7, 2016 Series A Preferred Stock dividend that was paid in December 2015) and to exclude $51 million of Series A Preferred Stock dividends from the second quarter of 2016 (to reflect that it was redeemed on June 7, 2016).
(i)
U.S. Tax Reform discrete income tax expense/(benefit) was an expense of $104 million in 2018 and a benefit of $7.0 billion in 2017. Expenses in 2018 primarily related to the revaluation of our deferred tax balances due to changes in state tax laws following U.S. Tax Reform. These expenses were partially offset by net benefits related to changes in U.S. tax reserves, U.S. Tax Reform measurement period adjustments, changes in estimates of certain 2017 U.S. income tax deductions, and the release of valuation allowances related to foreign tax credits. The benefit in 2017 was related to the enactment of U.S. Tax Reform. See Note 11, Income Taxes, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for additional information.


Supplemental Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information
The following unaudited quarterly financial information is presented to illustrate the effects of the corrections of misstatements to previously reported quarterly financial information as a result of the restatement. Such corrections of misstatements are described in more detail in Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
The following unaudited quarterly financial information for the fiscal quarters ended December 29, 2018 September 29, 2018, June 30, 2018, March 31, 2018, December 30, 2017, September 30, 2017, July 1, 2017, and April 1, 2017 is derived from our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 29, 2018 and our restated audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 30, 2017. This unaudited quarterly financial information should be read in conjunction with the other sections of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
The following tables represent the unaudited reconciliation of net sales to Organic Net Sales. Organic Net Sales is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section within this item for the related definition.
         As Restated
 For the Three Months Ended December 29, 2018 For the Three Months Ended December 30, 2017
 Net Sales Currency Acquisitions and Divestitures Organic Net Sales Net Sales Currency Acquisitions and Divestitures Organic Net Sales
 (in millions) (in millions)
United States$4,810
 $
 $
 $4,810
 $4,760
 $
 $
 $4,760
Canada600
 (24) 
 624
 589
 
 
 589
EMEA692
 (31) 
 723
 696
 
 13
 683
Rest of World789
 (42) 48
 783
 796
 53
 
 743
Kraft Heinz$6,891
 $(97) $48
 $6,940
 $6,841
 $53
 $13
 $6,775
 As Restated
 For the Three Months Ended September 29, 2018 For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Net Sales Currency Acquisitions and Divestitures Organic Net Sales Net Sales Currency Acquisitions and Divestitures Organic Net Sales
 (in millions) (in millions)
United States$4,431
 $
 $
 $4,431
 $4,351
 $
 $
 $4,351
Canada525
 (24) 
 549
 556
 
 
 556
EMEA634
 (12) 
 646
 650
 
 12
 638
Rest of World793
 (46) 47
 792
 722
 18
 
 704
Kraft Heinz$6,383
 $(82) $47
 $6,418
 $6,279
 $18
 $12
 $6,249
 As Restated
 For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 For the Three Months Ended July 1, 2017
 Net Sales Currency Acquisitions and Divestitures Organic Net Sales Net Sales Currency Acquisitions and Divestitures Organic Net Sales
 (in millions) (in millions)
United States$4,513
 $
 $
 $4,513
 $4,601
 $
 $
 $4,601
Canada564
 21
 
 543
 592
 
 
 592
EMEA707
 35
 11
 661
 644
 
 15
 629
Rest of World906
 (4) 63
 847
 797
 33
 
 764
Kraft Heinz$6,690
 $52
 $74
 $6,564
 $6,634
 $33
 $15
 $6,586


 As Restated
 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018 For the Three Months Ended April 1, 2017
 Net Sales Currency Acquisitions and Divestitures Organic Net Sales Net Sales Currency Acquisitions and Divestitures Organic Net Sales
 (in millions) (in millions)
United States$4,368
 $
 $
 $4,368
 $4,518
 $
 $
 $4,518
Canada484
 22
 
 462
 440
 
 
 440
EMEA685
 74
 8
 603
 595
 
 16
 579
Rest of World767
 17
 
 750
 769
 40
 
 729
Kraft Heinz$6,304
 $113
 $8
 $6,183
 $6,322
 $40
 $16
 $6,266
The following tables represent the unaudited reconciliation of net income/(loss) to Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section within this item for the related definition.
   As Restated
 For the Three Months Ended
 December 29, 2018 September 29, 2018 June 30,
2018
 March 31,
2018
 (in millions)
Net income/(loss)$(12,628) $618
 $753
 $1,003
Interest expense325
 326
 316
 317
Other expense/(income), net13
 (71) (35) (90)
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes(1,846) 201
 308
 270
Operating income/(loss)(14,136) 1,074
 1,342
 1,500
Depreciation and amortization (excluding integration and restructuring expenses)240
 245
 235
 199
Integration and restructuring expenses82
 32
 93
 90
Deal costs4
 3
 7
 9
Unrealized losses/(gains) on commodity hedges10
 6
 3
 2
Impairment losses15,485
 217
 234
 
Losses/(gains) on sale of business
 
 15
 
Equity award compensation expense (excluding integration and restructuring expenses)(11) 17
 20
 7
Adjusted EBITDA$1,674
 $1,594
 $1,949
 $1,807
 As Restated & Recast
 For the Three Months Ended
 December 30, 2017 September 30,
2017
 July 1,
2017
 April 1,
2017
 (in millions)
Net income/(loss)$7,982
 $912
 $1,157
 $881
Interest expense308
 306
 307
 313
Other expense/(income), net(116) (127) (254) (130)
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes(6,665) 400
 429
 354
Operating income/(loss)1,509
 1,491
 1,639
 1,418
Depreciation and amortization (excluding integration and restructuring expenses)224
 243
 219
 221
Integration and restructuring expenses208
 108
 132
 135
Unrealized losses/(gains) on commodity hedges(5) (5) (13) 42
Impairment losses
 1
 48
 
Equity award compensation expense (excluding integration and restructuring expenses)11
 12
 14
 12
Adjusted EBITDA$1,947
 $1,850
 $2,039
 $1,828


The following tables represent the unaudited reconciliation of diluted EPS to Adjusted EPS. Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP financial measure. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section within this item for the related definition.
   As Restated
 For the Three Months Ended
 December 29, 2018 September 29,
2018
 June 30,
2018
 March 31, 2018
 (in millions)
Diluted EPS$(10.30) $0.50
 $0.62
 $0.82
Integration and restructuring expenses(a)
0.13
 0.03
 0.11
 0.05
Deal costs(b)

 
 0.01
 0.01
Unrealized losses/(gains) on commodity hedges(c)
0.01
 
 
 
Impairment losses(d)
10.97
 0.13
 0.17
 
Losses/(gains) on sale of business(e)

 
 0.01
 
Other losses/(gains) related to acquisitions and divestitures(f)
0.02
 
 
 
Nonmonetary currency devaluation(g)
0.01
 0.05
 0.02
 0.04
U.S. Tax Reform discrete income tax expense/(benefit)(h)

 0.05
 0.05
 (0.02)
Adjusted EPS$0.84
 $0.76
 $0.99
 $0.90
(a)Gross expenses included in integration and restructuring expenses were $182 million ($159 million after-tax), $31 million ($31 million after-tax), $157 million ($135 million after-tax), and $90 million ($72 million after-tax) for the three months ended December 29, 2018, September 29, 2018, June 30, 2018, and March 31, 2018, respectively, and were recorded in the following income statement line items:
Cost of products sold included $19 million, $18 million, $79 million, and $78 million for the three months ended December 29, 2018, September 29, 2018, June 30, 2018, and March 31, 2018, respectively;
SG&A included $63 million, $14 million, $14 million, and $12 million for the three months ended December 29, 2018, September 29, 2018, June 30, 2018, and March 31, 2018, respectively; and
Other expense/(income), net, included expenses of $100 million, income of $1 million, and expenses of $64 million for the three months ended December 29, 2018, September 29, 2018 and June 30, 2018, respectively.
(b)Gross expenses included in deal costs were $4 million ($4 million after-tax), $3 million ($2 million after-tax), $7 million ($6 million after-tax), and $9 million ($7 million after-tax) for the three months ended December 29, 2018, September 29, 2018, June 30, 2018, and March 31, 2018, respectively, and were recorded in the following income statement line items:
Cost of products sold included $4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018; and
SG&A included $4 million, $3 million, $3 million, and $9 million for the three months ended December 29, 2018, September 29, 2018, June 30, 2018, and March 31, 2018, respectively.
(c)Gross expenses included in unrealized losses/(gains) on commodity hedges were $10 million ($6 million after-tax), $6 million ($5 million after-tax), $3 million ($3 million after-tax), and $2 million ($1 million after-tax) for the three months ended December 29, 2018, September 29, 2018, June 30, 2018, and March 31, 2018, respectively, and were recorded in cost of products sold.
(d)Gross expenses included in impairment losses were $15.5 billion ($13.4 billion after-tax), $217 million ($153 million after-tax), and $234 million ($213 million after-tax) for the three months ended December 29, 2018, September 29, 2018, and June 30, 2018, respectively, and were recorded in SG&A.
(e)Gross expenses included in losses/(gains) on sale of business were $15 million ($15 million after-tax) for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and were recorded in SG&A.
(f)Gross expenses included in other losses/(gains) related to acquisitions and divestitures were $27 million for the three months ended December, 29 2018 ($15 million after-tax) and were recorded in the following income statement line items:
Interest expense included $3 million for the three months ended December, 29 2018;
Other expense/(income), net, included $17 million for the three months ended December, 29 2018; and
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes included $7 million for the three months ended December, 29 2018.
(g)Gross expenses included in nonmonetary currency devaluation were $15 million ($15 million after-tax), $64 million ($64 million after-tax), $20 million ($20 million after-tax), and $47 million ($47 million after-tax) for the three months ended December 29, 2018, September 29, 2018, June 30, 2018, and March 31, 2018, respectively, and were recorded in other expense/(income), net.
(h)U.S. Tax Reform discrete income tax expense/(benefit) included a benefit of $2 million, expenses of $62 million, expenses of $64 million, and a benefit of $20 million for the three months ended December 29, 2018, September 29, 2018, June 30, 2018, and March 31, 2018, respectively.


 As Restated
 For the Three Months Ended
 December 30,
2017
 September 30,
2017
 July 1,
2017
 
April 1,
2017
 (in millions)
Diluted EPS$6.50
 $0.74
 $0.94
 $0.72
Integration and restructuring expenses(a)
0.11
 0.07
 (0.01) 0.08
Unrealized losses/(gains) on commodity hedges(b)

 
 (0.01) 0.02
Impairment losses(c)

 
 0.03
 
Nonmonetary currency devaluation(d)

 
 0.02
 0.01
U.S. Tax Reform discrete income tax expense/(benefit)(e)
(5.72) 
 
 
Adjusted EPS$0.89
 $0.81
 $0.97
 $0.83
(a)Gross expenses/(income) included in integration and restructuring expenses were expenses of $210 million ($140 million after-tax), $104 million ($79 million after-tax), income of $28 million ($17 million after-tax), and expenses of $148 million ($101 million after-tax) for the three months ended December 30, 2017, September 30, 2017, July 1, 2017, and April 1, 2017, respectively, and were recorded in the following income statement line items:
Cost of products sold included expenses of $190$13 million $94in 2021 and income of $20 million $83 million, and $96 million for the three months ended December 30, 2017, September 30, 2017, July 1, 2017, and April 1, 2017, respectively;in 2020;
SG&A included expenses of $18$70 million in 2021 and $35 million in 2020; and
Other expense/(income) included expenses of $1 million in 2021 and income of $17 million in 2020.
(b)    Gross expenses/(income) included in unrealized losses/(gains) on commodity hedges were expenses of $17 million ($13 million after-tax) in 2021 and income of $6 million ($4 million after-tax) in 2020 and were recorded in cost of products sold.
(c)    Gross impairment losses included the following:
Goodwill impairment losses of $318 million ($318 million after-tax) in 2021 and $2.3 billion ($2.3 billion after-tax) in 2020, which were recorded in SG&A;
Intangible asset impairment losses of $1.3 billion ($1.0 billion after-tax) in 2021 and $1.1 billion ($829 million after-tax) in 2020, which were recorded in SG&A; and
Property, plant and equipment asset impairment losses of $14 million $49($1 million after-tax) in 2020, which were recorded in cost of products sold.
(d)    Gross expenses included in certain non-ordinary course legal and $39regulatory matters were $62 million for($62 million after-tax) in 2021 and were recorded in SG&A. These expenses relate to the three months ended December 30, 2017, September 30, 2017, July 1, 2017,settlement of the previously disclosed SEC investigation.
(e)    Gross expenses/(income) included in losses/(gains) on sale of business were income of $44 million (expenses of $181 million after-tax) in 2021 and April 1, 2017, respectively; and
Other expense/(income), net, included expenses of $2 million (income of $6 million after-tax) in 2020 and were recorded in other expense/(income).
(f)    Gross expenses included in debt prepayment and extinguishment costs were $917 million ($728 million after-tax) in 2021 and $124 million ($93 million after-tax) in 2020 and were recorded in interest expense.
(g)    Certain significant discrete income tax items were an expense of $4$235 million incomein 2021 and a benefit of $160$81 million in 2020. The impact in 2021 relates to the revaluation of our deferred tax balances due to an increase in U.K. tax rates. The benefit in 2020 relates to the revaluation of our deferred tax balances due to changes in state tax laws following U.S. tax reform and expensessubsequent clarification or interpretation of $13 million for the three months ended December 30, 2017, September 30, 2017, July 1, 2017, and April 1, 2017, respectively.state tax laws.
(b)Gross expenses/(income) included in unrealized losses/(gains) on commodity hedges were income of $5 million ($4 million after-tax), income of $5 million ($3 million after-tax), income of $13 million ($7 million after-tax), and expenses of $42 million ($27 million after-tax) for the three months ended December 30, 2017, September 30, 2017, July 1, 2017, and April 1, 2017, respectively, and were recorded in cost of products sold.
(c)Gross expenses included in impairment losses were $1 million ($1 million after-tax) and $48 million ($34 million after-tax) for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and July 1, 2017, respectively, and were recorded in SG&A.
(d)Gross expenses included in nonmonetary currency devaluation were $3 million ($3 million after-tax), $25 million ($25 million after-tax), and $8 million ($8 million after-tax) for the three months ended September 30, 2017, July 1, 2017, and April 1, 2017, respectively, and were recorded in other expense/(income), net.
(e)U.S. Tax Reform discrete income tax expense/(benefit) included a benefit of $7.0 billion for the three months ended December 30, 2017.
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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
We are exposed to market risks from adverse changes in commodity prices, foreign exchange rates, and interest rates. We monitor and manage these exposures as part of our overall risk management program. Our risk management program focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to reduce the potentially adverse effects that volatility in these markets may have on our operating results. We maintain risk management policies that principally use derivative financial instruments to reduce significant, unanticipated fluctuations in earnings and cash flows that may arise from variations in commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates, and interest rates. We manage market risk by incorporating parameters within our risk management strategy that limit the types of derivative instruments, the derivative strategies we use, and the degree of market risk that we hedge with derivative instruments. See Note 3, 2, Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 14, 13, Financial Instruments, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for details of our market risk management policies and the financial instruments used to hedge those exposures.
When we use financial instruments, we are exposed to credit risk that a counterparty might fail to fulfill its performance obligations under the terms of our agreement. We minimize our credit risk by entering into transactions with counterparties with investment grade credit ratings, limiting the amount of exposure we have with each counterparty, and monitoring the financial condition of our counterparties. AllWe maintain a policy of ourrequiring that all significant, non-exchange traded derivative contracts are governed by an International Swaps and Derivatives Association master agreement. By policy, we do not engage in speculative or leveraged transactions, nor do we hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes.


Effect of Hypothetical 10% Fluctuation in Market Prices:
The potential gain or loss on the fair value of our outstanding commodity contracts, foreign exchange contracts, and cross-currency swap contracts, assuming a hypothetical 10% fluctuation in commodity prices and foreign currency exchange rates, would have been (in millions):
December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
December 25,
2021
December 26,
2020
Commodity contracts$38
 $23
Commodity contracts$56 $39 
Foreign currency contracts100
 173
Foreign currency contracts130 141 
Cross-currency swap contracts402
 287
Cross-currency swap contracts318 433 
It should be noted that any change in the fair value of our derivative contracts, real or hypothetical, would be significantly offset by an inverse change in the value of the underlying hedged items. In relation to foreign currency contracts, this hypothetical calculation assumes that each exchange rate would change in the same direction relative to the U.S. dollar. Our utilization of financial instruments in managing market risk exposures described above is consistent with the prior year. Changes in our portfolio of financial instruments are a function of our results of operations, debt repayments and debt issuances, market effects on debt and foreign currency, and our acquisition and divestiture activities.
Effect of Hypothetical 1% Fluctuation in LIBOR and CDOR:LIBOR:
Based on our current variable rate debt balance as of December 29, 2018,25, 2021, a hypothetical 1% increase in LIBOR and CDOR would increasehave an insignificant impact on our annual interest expense. The Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom will be phasing out the LIBOR rates associated with our outstanding variable rate debt by the end of June 2023. Given our current variable rate debt outstanding, we do not anticipate a significant impact to our annual interest expense by approximately $19 million.

as a result of the transition.

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors and Stockholders of The Kraft Heinz Company

Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of The Kraft Heinz Company and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 29, 201825, 2021 and December 30, 2017,26, 2020, and the related consolidated statements of income, of comprehensive income, of equity and of cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 29, 2018,25, 2021, including the related notes and financial statement schedule listed in the index appearing under Item 15 (a)15(a) (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). We also have audited the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 29, 2018,25, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework(2013)issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 29, 201825, 2021 and December 30, 2017,26, 2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 29, 201825, 2021 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company did not maintain,maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 29, 2018,25, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework(2013)issued by the COSO because material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting existed as of that date related to the risk assessment component of internal control, as the Company did not appropriately design controls in response to the risk of material misstatement due to changes in their business environment. The risk assessment material weakness gave rise to additional material weaknesses as the Company did not design and maintain effective controls over the accounting for supplier contracts and related arrangements or to reassess the level of precision used to review the impairment assessments related to forecasted cash flows used within goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment calculations.

A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. The material weaknesses referred to above are described in Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 9A. We considered these material weaknesses in determining the nature, timing, and extent of audit tests applied in our audit of the 2018consolidated financial statements, and our opinion regarding the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting does not affect our opinion on those consolidatedfinancial statements.

Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements

As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has restated its 2017 and 2016 financial statements to correct misstatements.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note4 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed the manner in which it presents net periodic benefit costs in 2018.
COSO.
Basis for Opinions
The Company's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in management’s report referred to above.Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express opinions on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.



We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.
Our audits of the consolidatedfinancial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidatedfinancial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
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Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (i) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Goodwill Impairment Assessments

As described in Notes 2 and 9 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s consolidated goodwill balance was $31.3 billion as of December 25, 2021. Management tests reporting units for impairment annually as of the first day of the second quarter, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. Reporting units are tested for impairment by comparing the estimated fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment loss is recorded based on the difference between the fair value and carrying amount, not to exceed the associated carrying amount of goodwill. Management recognized non-cash impairment losses of $318 million for the year ended December 25, 2021. Management utilizes the discounted cash flow method under the income approach to estimate the fair value of reporting units. As disclosed by management, management’s cash flow projections included significant assumptions related to net sales, cost of products sold, selling, general, and administrative costs (SG&A), depreciation and amortization, working capital, capital expenditures, income tax rates, discount rates, long-term growth rates, and other market factors.
The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the goodwill impairment assessments is a critical audit matter are (i) the significant judgment by management when developing the fair value of the reporting units; (ii) a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity, and effort in performing procedures and evaluating management’s significant assumptions related to net sales, cost of products sold, SG&A, discount rates, and long-term growth rates; and (iii) the audit effort involved the use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge.
Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to management’s goodwill impairment assessments, including controls over the valuation of the Company’s reporting units. These procedures also included, among others (i) testing management’s process for developing the fair value of the reporting units; (ii) evaluating the appropriateness of the discounted cash flow method; (iii) testing the completeness and accuracy of underlying data used in the method; and (iv) evaluating the significant assumptions related to net sales, cost of products sold, SG&A, discount rates and long-term growth rates. Evaluating management’s assumptions related to net sales, cost of products sold, SG&A, discount rates and long-term growth rates involved evaluating whether the assumptions used by management were reasonable considering (i) the current and past performance of the reporting unit; (ii) the consistency with external market and industry data; and (iii) whether these assumptions were consistent with evidence obtained in other areas of the audit. Professionals with specialized skill and knowledge were used to assist in the evaluation of (i) the Company’s discounted cash flow method and (ii) the discount rate and long-term growth rate assumptions.
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets Impairment Assessments
As described in Notes 2 and 9 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s consolidated indefinite-lived intangible assets balance, which consists primarily of individual brands, was $39.4 billion as of December 25, 2021. Management tests brands for impairment annually as of the first day of the second quarter, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate it is more likely than not that the fair value of a brand is less than its carrying amount. Brands are tested for impairment by comparing the estimated fair value of each brand with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of a brand exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment loss is recorded based on the difference between the fair value and carrying amount. Management recognized non-cash impairment losses of $1.3 billion for the year ended December 25, 2021. As disclosed by management, management utilizes either an excess earnings method or relief from royalty method to estimate the fair value of its brands. Using the excess earnings method, management’s cash flow projections included significant assumptions relating to net sales, cost of products sold, SG&A, contributory asset charges, income tax considerations, long-term growth rates, discount rates, and other market factors. Using the relief from royalty method, management’s cash flow projections included significant assumptions related to net sales, royalty rates, income tax considerations, long-term growth rates, discount rates, and other market factors.
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The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment assessment is a critical audit matter are (i) the significant judgment by management when developing the fair value of the brands; (ii) a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity, and effort in performing procedures and evaluating management’s significant assumptions related to net sales, cost of products sold, SG&A, long-term growth rates and discount rates for the excess earnings method and net sales, royalty rates, long-term growth rates and discount rates for the relief from royalty method; and (iii) the audit effort involved the use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge.
Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to management’s indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment assessment, including controls over the valuation of the Company’s indefinite-lived intangible assets. These procedures also included, among others (i) testing management’s process for developing the fair value of the brands; (ii) evaluating the appropriateness of the excess earnings and relief from royalty methods; (iii) testing the completeness and accuracy of underlying data used in the methods; and (iv) evaluating the significant assumptions used by management related to net sales, cost of products sold, SG&A, long-term growth rates and discount rates for the excess earnings method and net sales, royalty rates, long-term growth rates and discount rates for the relief from royalty method. Evaluating management’s assumptions related to net sales, cost of products sold, SG&A, long-term growth rates and discount rates for the excess earnings method and net sales, royalty rates, long-term growth rates and discount rates for the relief from royalty method involved evaluating whether the assumptions used by management were reasonable considering (i) the current and past performance of the individual brands; (ii) the consistency with external market and industry data; and (iii) whether these assumptions were consistent with evidence obtained in other areas of the audit. Professionals with specialized skill and knowledge were used to assist in the evaluation of (i) the Company’s excess earnings and relief from royalty methods and (ii) the royalty rate for the relief from royalty method and long-term growth rate and discount rate assumptions for the excess earnings method and relief from royalty method.


/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chicago, Illinois
June 7, 2019February 17, 2022


We have served as the Company’s or its predecessor’spredecessors' auditor since 1979.

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The Kraft Heinz Company
Consolidated Statements of Income
(in millions, except per share data)
  As Restated & Recast
December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Net sales$26,268
 $26,076
 $26,300
Net sales$26,042 $26,185 $24,977 
Cost of products sold17,347
 17,043
 17,154
Cost of products sold17,360 17,008 16,830 
Gross profit8,921
 9,033
 9,146
Gross profit8,682 9,177 8,147 
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding impairment losses3,205
 2,927
 3,527
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding impairment losses3,588 3,650 3,178 
Goodwill impairment losses7,008
 
 
Goodwill impairment losses318 2,343 1,197 
Intangible asset impairment losses8,928
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 18
Intangible asset impairment losses1,316 1,056 702 
Selling, general and administrative expenses19,141
 2,976
 3,545
Selling, general and administrative expenses5,222 7,049 5,077 
Operating income/(loss)(10,220) 6,057
 5,601
Operating income/(loss)3,460 2,128 3,070 
Interest expense1,284
 1,234
 1,134
Interest expense2,047 1,394 1,361 
Other expense/(income), net(183) (627) (472)
Other expense/(income)Other expense/(income)(295)(296)(952)
Income/(loss) before income taxes(11,321) 5,450
 4,939
Income/(loss) before income taxes1,708 1,030 2,661 
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes(1,067) (5,482) 1,333
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes684 669 728 
Net income/(loss)(10,254) 10,932
 3,606
Net income/(loss)1,024 361 1,933 
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(62) (9) 10
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest12 (2)
Net income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz(10,192) 10,941
 3,596
Preferred dividends
 
 180
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders$(10,192) $10,941
 $3,416
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders$1,012 $356 $1,935 
Per share data applicable to common shareholders:     Per share data applicable to common shareholders:
Basic earnings/(loss)$(8.36) $8.98
 $2.81
Basic earnings/(loss)$0.83 $0.29 $1.59 
Diluted earnings/(loss)(8.36) 8.91
 2.78
Diluted earnings/(loss)0.82 0.29 1.58 
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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The Kraft Heinz Company
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(in millions)
  As Restated
December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Net income/(loss)$(10,254) $10,932
 $3,606
Net income/(loss)$1,024 $361 $1,933 
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:     Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments(1,187) 1,185
 (979)Foreign currency translation adjustments(236)327 246 
Net deferred gains/(losses) on net investment hedges284
 (353) 226
Net deferred gains/(losses) on net investment hedges169 (321)
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of net investment hedges7
 
 
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of net investment hedges35 26 22 
Net deferred losses/(gains) on net investment hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)(7) 
 
Net deferred losses/(gains) on net investment hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)(29)(17)(16)
Net deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges99
 (113) 46
Net deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges(91)144 (10)
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of cash flow hedges2
 
 
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of cash flow hedges27 24 29 
Net deferred losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)(44) 85
 (87)Net deferred losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)68 (116)(41)
Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period58
 69
 (40)Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period232 (27)(70)
Prior service credits/(costs) arising during the period3
 17
 31
Prior service credits/(costs) arising during the period— — 
Net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) reclassified to net income/(loss)(118) (309) (204)Net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) reclassified to net income/(loss)(26)(118)(234)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)(903) 581
 (1,007)Total other comprehensive income/(loss)149 (78)(72)
Total comprehensive income/(loss)(11,157) 11,513
 2,599
Total comprehensive income/(loss)1,173 283 1,861 
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(76) (3) 16
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest18 
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz$(11,081) $11,516
 $2,583
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to common shareholdersComprehensive income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders$1,155 $275 $1,856 
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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The Kraft Heinz Company
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in millions, except per share data)
  As Restated
December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
ASSETS   ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents$1,130
 $1,629
Cash and cash equivalents$3,445 $3,417 
Trade receivables (net of allowances of $24 at December 29, 2018 and $23 at December 30, 2017)2,129
 921
Sold receivables
 353
Income taxes receivable152
 538
Trade receivables (net of allowances of $48 at December 25, 2021 and $48 at December 26, 2020)Trade receivables (net of allowances of $48 at December 25, 2021 and $48 at December 26, 2020)1,957 2,063 
Inventories2,667
 2,760
Inventories2,729 2,773 
Prepaid expenses400
 345
Prepaid expenses136 132 
Other current assets1,221
 655
Other current assets716 574 
Assets held for sale1,376
 
Assets held for sale11 1,863 
Total current assets9,075
 7,201
Total current assets8,994 10,822 
Property, plant and equipment, net7,078
 7,061
Property, plant and equipment, net6,806 6,876 
Goodwill36,503
 44,825
Goodwill31,296 33,089 
Intangible assets, net49,468
 59,432
Intangible assets, net43,542 46,667 
Other non-current assets1,337
 1,573
Other non-current assets2,756 2,376 
TOTAL ASSETS$103,461
 $120,092
TOTAL ASSETS$93,394 $99,830 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY   LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Commercial paper and other short-term debt$21
 $462
Commercial paper and other short-term debt$14 $
Current portion of long-term debt377
 2,733
Current portion of long-term debt740 230 
Trade payables4,153
 4,362
Trade payables4,753 4,304 
Accrued marketing722
 689
Accrued marketing804 946 
Interest payable408
 419
Interest payable268 358 
Income taxes payableIncome taxes payable541 114 
Other current liabilities1,767
 1,489
Other current liabilities1,944 2,086 
Liabilities held for sale55
 
Liabilities held for sale— 17 
Total current liabilities7,503
 10,154
Total current liabilities9,064 8,061 
Long-term debt30,770
 28,308
Long-term debt21,061 28,070 
Deferred income taxes12,202
 14,039
Deferred income taxes10,536 11,462 
Accrued postemployment costs306
 427
Accrued postemployment costs205 243 
Long-term deferred incomeLong-term deferred income1,534 
Other non-current liabilities902
 1,088
Other non-current liabilities1,542 1,745 
TOTAL LIABILITIES51,683
 54,016
TOTAL LIABILITIES43,942 49,587 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 18)
 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 16)Commitments and Contingencies (Note 16)00
Redeemable noncontrolling interest3
 6
Redeemable noncontrolling interest— 
Equity:   Equity: 
Common stock, $0.01 par value (5,000 shares authorized; 1,224 shares issued and 1,220 shares outstanding at December 29, 2018; 1,221 shares issued and 1,219 shares outstanding at December 30, 2017)
12
 12
Common stock, $0.01 par value (5,000 shares authorized; 1,235 shares issued and 1,224 shares outstanding at December 25, 2021; 1,228 shares issued and 1,223 shares outstanding at December 26, 2020)
Common stock, $0.01 par value (5,000 shares authorized; 1,235 shares issued and 1,224 shares outstanding at December 25, 2021; 1,228 shares issued and 1,223 shares outstanding at December 26, 2020)
12 12 
Additional paid-in capital58,723
 58,634
Additional paid-in capital53,379 55,096 
Retained earnings/(deficit)(4,853) 8,495
Retained earnings/(deficit)(1,682)(2,694)
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses)(1,943) (1,054)Accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses)(1,824)(1,967)
Treasury stock, at cost (4 shares at December 29, 2018 and 2 shares at December 30, 2017)(282) (224)
Treasury stock, at cost (11 shares at December 25, 2021 and 5 shares at December 26, 2020)Treasury stock, at cost (11 shares at December 25, 2021 and 5 shares at December 26, 2020)(587)(344)
Total shareholders' equity51,657
 65,863
Total shareholders' equity49,298 50,103 
Noncontrolling interest118
 207
Noncontrolling interest150 140 
TOTAL EQUITY51,775
 66,070
TOTAL EQUITY49,448 50,243 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$103,461
 $120,092
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$93,394 $99,830 
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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The Kraft Heinz Company
Consolidated Statements of Equity
(in millions)
 Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings/(Deficit) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses) Treasury Stock, at Cost Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity
Balance at January 3, 2016 (As Restated)12
 58,298
 
 (616) (31) 208
 57,871
Net income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 3,596
 
 
 10
 3,606
Other comprehensive income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 
 (1,013) 
 6
 (1,007)
Dividends declared-Series A Preferred Stock ($2,250.00 per share)
 
 (180) 
 
 
 (180)
Dividends declared-common stock ($2.35 per share)
 
 (2,862) 
 
 
 (2,862)
Dividends declared-noncontrolling interest ($90.82 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (8) (8)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other
 218
 (2) 
 (176) 
 40
Balance at December 31, 2016 (As Restated)12
 58,516
 552
 (1,629) (207) 216
 57,460
Net income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 10,941
 
 
 (5) 10,936
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
 
 
 575
 
 6
 581
Dividends declared-common stock ($2.45 per share)
 
 (2,988) 
 
 
 (2,988)
Dividends declared-noncontrolling interest ($52.75 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (10) (10)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other
 118
 (10) 
 (17) 
 91
Balance at December 30, 2017 (As Restated)12
 58,634
 8,495
 (1,054) (224) 207
 66,070
Net income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 (10,192) 
 
 (50) (10,242)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
 
 
 (889) 
 (14) (903)
Dividends declared-common stock ($2.50 per share)
 
 (3,048) 
 
 
 (3,048)
Dividends declared-noncontrolling interest ($174.76 per share)
 
 
 
 
 (12) (12)
Cumulative effect of accounting standards adopted in the period
 
 (97) 
 
 
 (97)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other
 89
 (11) 
 (58) (13) 7
Balance at December 29, 2018$12
 $58,723
 $(4,853) $(1,943) $(282) $118
 $51,775

Common StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalRetained Earnings/(Deficit)Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses)Treasury Stock, at CostNoncontrolling InterestTotal Equity
Balance at December 29, 2018$12 $58,723 $(4,853)$(1,943)$(282)$118 $51,775 
Net income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest— — 1,935 — — 1,941 
Other comprehensive income/(loss)— — — (79)— (72)
Dividends declared-common stock ($1.60 per share)— (1,959)— — — — (1,959)
Dividends declared-noncontrolling interest ($75.63 per share)— — — — — (5)(5)
Cumulative effect of accounting standards adopted in the period— — (136)136 — — — 
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other— 64 (6)— 11 — 69 
Balance at December 28, 201912 56,828 (3,060)(1,886)(271)126 51,749 
Net income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest— — 356 — — 15 371 
Other comprehensive income/(loss)— — — (81)— (78)
Dividends declared-common stock ($1.60 per share)— (1,973)— — — — (1,973)
Dividends declared-noncontrolling interest ($75.32 per share)— — — — — (4)(4)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other— 241 10 — (73)— 178 
Balance at December 26, 202012 55,096 (2,694)(1,967)(344)140 50,243 
Net income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest— — 1,012 — — 12 1,024 
Other comprehensive income/(loss)— — — 143 — 149 
Dividends declared-common stock ($1.60 per share)— (1,979)— — — — (1,979)
Dividends declared-noncontrolling interest ($108.71 per share)— — — — — (8)(8)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other— 262 — — (243)— 19 
Balance at December 25, 2021$12 $53,379 $(1,682)$(1,824)$(587)$150 $49,448 
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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The Kraft Heinz Company
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in millions)
  As Restated
December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:     CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income/(loss)$(10,254) $10,932
 $3,606
Net income/(loss)$1,024 $361 $1,933 
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to operating cash flows:   
  
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to operating cash flows: 
Depreciation and amortization983
 1,031
 1,337
Depreciation and amortization910 969 994 
Amortization of postretirement benefit plans prior service costs/(credits)(339) (328) (347)
Amortization of postemployment benefit plans prior service costs/(credits)Amortization of postemployment benefit plans prior service costs/(credits)(7)(122)(306)
Divestiture-related license incomeDivestiture-related license income(4)— — 
Equity award compensation expense33
 46
 46
Equity award compensation expense197 156 46 
Deferred income tax provision/(benefit)(1,967) (6,495) (72)Deferred income tax provision/(benefit)(1,042)(343)(293)
Postemployment benefit plan contributions(76) (1,659) (494)Postemployment benefit plan contributions(27)(27)(32)
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment losses15,936
 49
 18
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment losses1,634 3,399 1,899 
Nonmonetary currency devaluation146
 36
 24
Nonmonetary currency devaluation— 10 
Loss/(gain) on sale of businessLoss/(gain) on sale of business(44)(420)
Proceeds from sale of licenseProceeds from sale of license1,587 — — 
Loss on extinguishment of debtLoss on extinguishment of debt917 124 98 
Other items, net175
 253
 25
Other items, net(187)(54)(142)
Changes in current assets and liabilities:     Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables(2,280) (2,629) (2,055)Trade receivables87 (26)140 
Inventories(251) (236) (130)Inventories(144)(249)(307)
Accounts payable(23) 441
 879
Accounts payable408 207 (58)
Other current assets(146) (64) (41)Other current assets(32)40 80 
Other current liabilities637
 (876) (148)Other current liabilities87 486 (90)
Net cash provided by/(used for) operating activities2,574
 501
 2,648
Net cash provided by/(used for) operating activities5,364 4,929 3,552 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:     CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Cash receipts on sold receivables1,296
 2,286
 2,589
Capital expenditures(826) (1,194) (1,247)Capital expenditures(905)(596)(768)
Payments to acquire business, net of cash acquired(248) 
 
Payments to acquire business, net of cash acquired(74)— (199)
Settlement of net investment hedgesSettlement of net investment hedges(28)25 590 
Proceeds from sale of business, net of cash disposedProceeds from sale of business, net of cash disposed5,014 — 1,875 
Other investing activities, net66
 85
 110
Other investing activities, net31 49 13 
Net cash provided by/(used for) investing activities288
 1,177
 1,452
Net cash provided by/(used for) investing activities4,038 (522)1,511 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:     CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of long-term debt(2,713) (2,641) (85)Repayments of long-term debt(6,202)(4,697)(4,795)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt2,990
 1,496
 6,981
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt— 3,500 2,967 
Debt prepayment and extinguishment costsDebt prepayment and extinguishment costs(924)(116)(99)
Proceeds from revolving credit facilityProceeds from revolving credit facility— 4,000 — 
Repayments of revolving credit facilityRepayments of revolving credit facility— (4,000)— 
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper2,784
 6,043
 6,680
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper— — 557 
Repayments of commercial paper(3,213) (6,249) (6,043)Repayments of commercial paper— — (557)
Dividends paid - Series A Preferred Stock
 
 (180)
Dividends paid - common stock(3,183) (2,888) (3,584)
Redemption of Series A Preferred Stock
 
 (8,320)
Dividends paidDividends paid(1,959)(1,958)(1,953)
Other financing activities, net(28) 18
 (69)Other financing activities, net(259)(60)(33)
Net cash provided by/(used for) financing activities(3,363) (4,221) (4,620)Net cash provided by/(used for) financing activities(9,344)(3,331)(3,913)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(132) 57
 (137)Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(30)62 (6)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash     Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Net increase/(decrease)(633) (2,486) (657)Net increase/(decrease)28 1,138 1,144 
Balance at beginning of period1,769
 4,255
 4,912
Balance at beginning of period3,418 2,280 1,136 
Balance at end of period$1,136
 $1,769
 $4,255
Balance at end of period$3,446 $3,418 $2,280 
CASH PAID DURING THE PERIOD FOR:CASH PAID DURING THE PERIOD FOR:
InterestInterest$1,196 $1,286 $1,306 
Income taxes, net of refundsIncome taxes, net of refunds1,295 1,027 974 
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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The Kraft Heinz Company
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in millions)
   As Restated
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:     
Beneficial interest obtained in exchange for securitized trade receivables$938
 $2,519
 $2,213
CASH PAID DURING THE PERIOD FOR:     
Interest$1,322
 $1,269
 $1,176
Income taxes543
 1,206
 1,619

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.



The Kraft Heinz Company
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1. Basis of Presentation
Organization
On July 2, 2015 (the “2015 Merger Date”), through a series of transactions, we consummated the merger of Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (“Kraft”) with and into a wholly-owned subsidiary of H.J. Heinz Holding Corporation (“Heinz”) (the “2015 Merger”). At the closing of the 2015 Merger, Heinz was renamed The Kraft Heinz Company (“Kraft Heinz”).Company. Before the consummation of the 2015 Merger, Heinz was controlled by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and 3G Global Food Holdings, LP (“3G Global Food Holdings” and together with its affiliates, “3G Capital”(together, the “Sponsors”), following their acquisition of H. J. Heinz Company on June 7, 2013.2013 (the “2013 Heinz Acquisition”).
We operate on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year ending on the last Saturday in December in each calendar year. Unless the context requires otherwise, references to years and quarters contained herein pertain to our fiscal years and fiscal quarters. Our 2021 fiscal year was a 52-week period that ended on December 25, 2021, the 2020 fiscal year was a 52-week period that ended on December 26, 2020, and the 2019 fiscal year was a 52-week period that ended on December 28, 2019.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include The Kraft Heinz as well asCompany and all of our wholly-owned and majority-ownedcontrolled subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions are eliminated.
Reportable Segments
We manage and report our operating results through four segments. We have three3 reportable segments defined by geographic region: United States, Canada,International, and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (“EMEA”). Our remaining businesses are combined and disclosed as “Rest of World.” Rest of World comprises two operating segments: Latin America and Asia Pacific (“APAC”).Canada.
Our segments reflect a change, effective in the first quarter of our fiscal year 2018, to reorganize our international businesses to better align our global geographies. We moved our Middle East and Africa businesses from the historical Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (“AMEA”) operating segment into the historical Europe reportable segment, forming the new EMEA reportable segment. The remaining businesses from the AMEA operating segment became the APAC operating segment. We have reflected this change in all historical periods presented. See Note 22, Segment Reporting, for our financial information by segment.
Held for Sale
InDuring the fourth quarter of 2018,2021, certain organizational changes were announced that will impact our future internal reporting and reportable segments. As a result of these changes, we announcedplan to combine our plansUnited States and Canada zones to divest certain assetsform the North America zone, and operations, predominantlyexpect to have 2 reportable segments, North America and International. We expect that any change to our reportable segments will be effective in Canadathe second quarter of 2022.
Considerations Related to COVID-19
The ongoing spread of COVID-19 throughout the United States and India. At December 29, 2018,internationally, as well as measures implemented by governmental authorities and private businesses in an attempt to minimize transmission of the virus (including social distancing mandates, shelter-in-place orders, vaccine mandates, and business restrictions and shutdowns) and consumer responses to such measures and the pandemic have had and continue to have negative and positive implications for portions of our business. Though many areas have relaxed restrictions, varying levels remain throughout the world, are continuously evolving, and may be increased, including as a result of further outbreaks, resurgences, or the emergence of new variants.
In the preparation of these financial statements and related disclosures we have classifiedassessed the assetsimpact that COVID-19 has had on our estimates, assumptions, forecasts, and liabilitiesaccounting policies and made additional disclosures, as necessary. As COVID-19 and its impacts are unprecedented and ever evolving, future events and effects related to these disposal groups as held for sale in our consolidated balance sheets. These assetsthe pandemic cannot be determined with precision and liabilities are included in assets held for sale within current assets and liabilities held for sale within current liabilities. actual results could significantly differ from estimates or forecasts.
See Note 5, Acquisitions9, Goodwill and DivestituresIntangible Assets, and Note 17, Debt, for additional information.further discussion of COVID-19 considerations.
Use of Estimates
We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which requires us to make accounting policy elections, estimates, and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, reserves, and expenses. These accounting policy elections, estimates, and assumptions are based on our best estimates and judgments. We evaluate our policy elections, estimates, and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the current economic environment. We believe these estimates to be reasonable given the current facts available. We adjust our policy elections, estimates, and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. Market volatility, including foreign currency exchange rates, increases the uncertainty inherent in our estimates and assumptions. As future events and their effects cannot be determined with precision, actual results could differ significantly from estimates. If actual amounts differ from estimates, we include the revisions in our consolidated results of operations in the period the actual amounts become known. Historically, the aggregate differences, if any, between our estimates and actual amounts in any year have not had a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
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Reclassifications
We made reclassifications and adjustments to certain previously reported financial information to conform to our current period presentation.


Note 2. Restatement In the first quarter of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements
We have restated herein2021, we reclassified certain balances, which were previously reported in prepaid expenses, to inventories on our audited consolidated balance sheets. Certain financial statementsstatement line items in our consolidated balance sheet at December 30, 201726, 2020 and for the years ended December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. We have also restated impacted amounts within the accompanying footnotes to the consolidated financial statements.
Restatement Background
As previously disclosed on February 21, 2019, we received a subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in October 2018 related to our procurement area, specifically the accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls related to our procurement function, including, but not limited to, agreements, side agreements, and changes or modifications to agreements with our suppliers. Following the receipt of this subpoena, we, together with external counsel and forensic accountants, and subsequently, under the oversight of the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”), conducted an internal investigation into the procurement area and related matters. As a result of the findings from this internal investigation, which is now complete and which identified that multiple employees in the procurement area engaged in misconduct, we corrected prior period misstatements that generally increased the total cost of products sold in prior financial periods. These misstatements principally related to the incorrect timing of when certain cost and rebate elements associated with supplier contracts and related arrangements were initially recognized.
In connection with the internal investigation, we also conducted a comprehensive review of supplier contracts and related arrangements to identify other potential misstatements in the timing of the recognition of supplier rebates, incentive payments, and pricing arrangements. The review identified further misstatements, which we also investigated and have been unable to conclude if they resulted from the misconduct described above. These misstatements are described in more detail in restatement reference (a) below.
Our internal investigation and review identified adjustments that resulted in an understatement of cost of products sold totaling $208 million, including misstatements of $175 million relating to the periods up through September 29, 2018 that are being restated in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The misstatements of cost of products sold related to our internal investigation and review included $22 million for fiscal year 2018, $94 million for fiscal year 2017, $35 million for fiscal year 2016, and $24 million for fiscal year 2015. We do not believe that the misstatements are quantitatively material to any period presented in our prior financial statements. However, due to the qualitative nature of the matters identified in our internal investigation, including the number of years over which the misconduct occurred and the number of transactions, suppliers, and procurement employees involved, we determined that it would be appropriate to correct the misstatements in our previously issued consolidated financial statements by restating such financial statements. The restatement also included corrections for additional identified out-of-period and uncorrected misstatements in the impacted periods.
Accordingly, we have restated herein our consolidated financial statements at December 30, 2017 and for the fiscal years ended December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 250, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections. In addition to the misstatements related to the supplier contracts and related arrangements, including the misstatements related to lease classification described in restatement reference (b) below, we corrected additional identified out-of-period and uncorrected misstatements that were not material, individually or in the aggregate, to our consolidated financial statements. These misstatements were related to customer incentive program expense misclassifications, balance sheet misclassifications, income taxes, impairments, and other misstatements, all of which are described in more detail in restatement references (c) through (g) below.
The restated interim financial information for the relevant unaudited interim financial information for the quarterly periods ended September 29, 2018, June 30, 2018, March 31, 2018, December 30, 2017, September 30, 2017, July 1, 2017, and April 1, 2017, is included in Note 23, Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited). The categories of misstatements and their impact on our previously issued consolidated financial statements are described in more detail below.


Description of Misstatements
Misstatements Associated with Supplier Contracts and Related Arrangements
(a) Supplier Rebates
We recorded adjustments to correct the misstatements found as a result of the internal investigation related to procurement described above. In connection with the internal investigation, we also conducted a comprehensive review of supplier contracts and related arrangements to identify other potential misstatements in the timing of the recognition of supplier rebates, incentive payments, and pricing arrangements. The review identified further misstatements, which we also investigated and have been unable to conclude if they resulted from the misconduct described above. These misstatements were primarily related to certain supplier contracts and related arrangements where the allocation of value of all or a portion of rebates and up-front payments to contractual elements in the current period should have been deferred and recognized over an applicable contractual period. We corrected these misstatements to defer the up-front consideration from suppliers when the retention or receipt of that consideration was contingent upon future events and to correctly recognize the consideration as a reduction of cost of products sold over the terms of the arrangements with the suppliers. The impacts of the supplier rebate misstatements on each period are discussed in restatement reference (a) throughout this note and in Note 23, Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited).
(b) Capital Leases
As part of our review of supplier contracts and related arrangements in connection with the internal investigation, we evaluated additional elements of such arrangements, including the classification of embedded lease provisions as capital or operating. We had initially classified certain embedded lease provisions as capital leases and allocated their fixed consideration to the lease components. As a result of our analysis, and also taking into consideration, among other elements, the total value of supplier contracts and related arrangements, we determined that the classification of the embedded lease element for certain contracts should have been classified as an operating lease instead of a capital lease. In addition, we identified certain arrangements that were improperly accounted for as embedded capital leases. The impacts of the capital lease misstatements on each period are discussed in restatement reference (b) throughout this note and in Note 23, Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited).
Additional Misstatements
(c) Customer Incentive Program Expense Misclassifications
As previously disclosed in March 2018, we retrospectively corrected immaterial misclassifications in our statements of income principally related to customer incentive program expense misclassifications. The impacts of the customer incentive program expense misclassifications on each period are discussed in restatement reference (c) throughout this note and in Note 23, Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited).
(d) Balance Sheet Misclassifications
We recorded adjustments to recognize certain balance sheet misclassifications in the correct period. These adjustments primarily related to the classification of state income taxes, capital expenditures, and the classification of products held at co-packer locations. The impacts of the balance sheet misclassifications on each period are discussed in restatement reference (d) throughout this note and in Note 23, Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited).
(e) Income Taxes
We recorded adjustments to recognize certain income tax items in the correct period, primarily deferred tax adjustments related to a Brazilian subsidiary, as well as return-to-provision adjustments and various other misclassifications. The income tax impacts of all misstatements outside of this category are included in their respective misstatement categories. The impacts of income tax misstatements on each period are discussed in restatement reference (e) throughout this note and in Note 23, Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited).
(f) Impairments
We recorded an adjustment to recognize certain non-cash impairment losses in the correct period. In 2018, we had determined that a definite-lived intangible asset had been impaired in the fourth quarter of 2016 due to a license termination in that period and recorded an out-of-period correction to recognize the non-cash impairment loss. In addition, we recorded an adjustment to correct goodwill impairment losses related to our Australia and New Zealand reporting unit, which had been overstated. The impacts of the impairment misstatements on each period are discussed in restatement reference (f) throughout this note and in Note 23, Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited).


(g) Other
We recorded adjustments to correct other identified out-of-period and uncorrected misstatements that were not material, individually or in the aggregate, to our consolidated financial statements. These other misstatements were primarily related to structured payable and product financing arrangements, postemployment benefit plans, inventory write-offs, certain accrued liabilities, and other misstatements within net sales and certain income tax and balance sheet accounts. The impacts of the other misstatements on each period are discussed in restatement reference (g) throughout this note and in Note 23, Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited).
Description of Restatement Tables
The following tables represent our restated consolidated statements of income, statements of comprehensive income, statements of equity, and statementsstatement of cash flows for the years ended December 30, 201726, 2020 and December 31, 2016,28, 2019 were adjusted, as wellnecessary, to reflect these reclassifications. See Note 7, Inventories, for additional information.
Held for Sale
At December 25, 2021, we classified certain assets and liabilities as held for sale in our restated consolidated balance sheet, atincluding inventory in our International segment and certain manufacturing equipment and land use rights across the globe. At December 30, 2017.
Following the restated26, 2020, we classified certain assets and liabilities as held for sale in our consolidated financial statement tables, we have presented a reconciliation from our prior periods as previously reportedbalance sheet, primarily relating to the restated values. The values as previously reported for fiscal years 2017divestiture of certain of our cheese businesses, a business in our International segment, and 2016 were derived from our Annual Report on Form 10-K forcertain manufacturing equipment and land use rights across the fiscal year ended December 30, 2017 filed on February 16, 2018.
In addition, the statements of income for fiscal years 2017 and 2016, as previously reported, did not originally reflect the adoption of accounting standards update (“ASU”) 2017-07 related to the presentation of net periodic benefit cost (pension and postretirement cost). This ASU was adopted in the first quarter of 2018 and was applied retrospectively for statement of income presentation of service cost components and other net periodic benefit cost components. The restated statements of income for fiscal years 2017 and 2016 reflect the retrospective application of ASU 2017-07 and are labeled “As Recast.”globe. See Note 4, New Accounting StandardsAcquisitions and Divestitures, for additional information related to our adoption of ASU 2017-07.information.


The Kraft Heinz Company
Consolidated Statement of Income
(in millions, except per share data)
 For the Year Ended December 30, 2017
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated ASU Adoption Impacts As Restated & Recast
Net sales$26,232
 $(156) (c)(g) $26,076
 $
 $26,076
Cost of products sold16,529
 (44) (a)(b)(c)(g) 16,485
 558
 17,043
Gross profit9,703
 (112)   9,591
 (558) 9,033
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding impairment losses2,881
 (32) (c)(g) 2,849
 78
 2,927
Goodwill impairment losses
 
   
 
 
Intangible asset impairment losses49
 
 (f) 49
 
 49
Selling, general and administrative expenses2,930
 (32)   2,898
 78
 2,976
Operating income/(loss)6,773
 (80)   6,693
 (636) 6,057
Interest expense1,234
 
 (b)(g) 1,234
 
 1,234
Other expense/(income), net9
 
   9
 (636) (627)
Income/(loss) before income taxes5,530
 (80)   5,450
 
 5,450
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes(5,460) (22) (a)(b)(e)(f)(g) (5,482) 
 (5,482)
Net income/(loss)10,990
 (58)   10,932
 
 10,932
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(9) 
   (9) 
 (9)
Net income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz10,999
 (58)   10,941
 
 10,941
Preferred dividends
 
   
 
 
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders$10,999
 $(58)   $10,941
 $
 $10,941
Per share data applicable to common shareholders:           
Basic earnings/(loss)$9.03
 $(0.05)   $8.98
 $
 $8.98
Diluted earnings/(loss)8.95
 (0.04)   8.91
 
 8.91
(a) Supplier Rebates—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to cost of products sold of $94 million and an increase to benefit from income taxes of $18 million for the year ended December 30, 2017.
(b) Capital Leases—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to cost of products sold of less than $1 million, a decrease to interest expense of less than $1 million, and a decrease to benefit from income taxes of less than $1 million for the year ended December 30, 2017.
(c) Customer Incentive Program Expense Misclassifications—As previously disclosed in March 2018, the correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to net sales of $147 million, a decrease to cost of products sold of $139 million, and a decrease to selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) of $8 million for the year ended December 30, 2017.
(d) Balance Sheet Misclassifications—None.
(e) Income Taxes—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to benefit from income taxes of $12 million for the year ended December 30, 2017.
(f) Impairments—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to SG&A of less than $1 million and a decrease to benefit from income taxes of less than $1 million for the year ended December 30, 2017.
(g) Other—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to net sales of $9 million, an increase to cost of products sold of $1 million, a decrease to SG&A of $24 million, a decrease to interest expense of less than $1 million, and a decrease to benefit from income taxes of $8 million for the year ended December 30, 2017.
The values as previously reported for the year ended December 30, 2017 were derived from our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2017 filed on February 16, 2018.


The Kraft Heinz Company
Consolidated Statement of Income
(in millions, except per share data)
 For the Year Ended December 31, 2016
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated ASU Adoption Impacts As Restated & Recast
Net sales$26,487
 $(187) (c)(g) $26,300
 $
 $26,300
Cost of products sold16,901
 (116) (a)(c)(g) 16,785
 369
 17,154
Gross profit9,586
 (71)   9,515
 (369) 9,146
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding impairment losses3,444
 (5) (c)(g) 3,439
 88
 3,527
Goodwill impairment losses
 
   
 
 
Intangible asset impairment losses
 18
 (f) 18
 
 18
Selling, general and administrative expenses3,444
 13
   3,457
 88
 3,545
Operating income/(loss)6,142
 (84)   6,058
 (457) 5,601
Interest expense1,134
 
 (g) 1,134
 
 1,134
Other expense/(income), net(15) 
 (g) (15) (457) (472)
Income/(loss) before income taxes5,023
 (84)   4,939
 
 4,939
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes1,381
 (48) (a)(e)(f)(g) 1,333
 
 1,333
Net income/(loss)3,642
 (36)   3,606
 
 3,606
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest10
 
   10
 
 10
Net income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz3,632
 (36)   3,596
 
 3,596
Preferred dividends180
 
   180
 
 180
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders$3,452
 $(36)   $3,416
 $
 $3,416
Per share data applicable to common shareholders:           
Basic earnings/(loss)$2.84
 $(0.03)   $2.81
 $
 $2.81
Diluted earnings/(loss)2.81
 (0.03)   2.78
 
 2.78
(a) Supplier Rebates—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to cost of products sold of $35 million and a decrease to provision for income taxes of $13 million for the year ended December 31, 2016.
(b) Capital Leases—None.
(c) Customer Incentive Program Expense Misclassifications—As previously disclosed in March 2018, the correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to net sales of $152 million, a decrease to cost of products sold of $145 million, and a decrease to SG&A of $7 million for the year ended December 31, 2016.
(d) Balance Sheet Misclassifications—None.
(e) Income Taxes—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to provision for income taxes of $18 million for the year ended December 31, 2016.
(f) Impairments—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to SG&A of $18 million and a decrease to provision for income taxes of $4 million for the year ended December 31, 2016.
(g) Other—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to net sales of $35 million, a decrease to cost of products sold of $6 million, an increase to SG&A of $2 million, a decrease to interest expense of less than $1 million, a decrease to other expense/(income), net, of less than $1 million, and a decrease to provision for income taxes of $13 million for the year ended December 31, 2016.
The values as previously reported for the year ended December 31, 2016 were derived from our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2017 filed on February 16, 2018.


The Kraft Heinz Company
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
(in millions)
 For the Year Ended December 30, 2017
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
Net income/(loss)$10,990
 $(58) (a)(b)(e)(f)(g) $10,932
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:       
Foreign currency translation adjustments1,184
 1
 (b)(e) 1,185
Net deferred gains/(losses) on net investment hedges(353) 
   (353)
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of net investment hedges
 
   
Net deferred losses/(gains) on net investment hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)
 
   
Net deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges(113) 
   (113)
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of cash flow hedges
 
   
Net deferred losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)85
 
   85
Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period69
 
   69
Prior service credits/(costs) arising during the period17
 
   17
Net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) reclassified to net income/(loss)(309) 
   (309)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)580
 1
   581
Total comprehensive income/(loss)11,570
 (57)   11,513
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(3) 
   (3)
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz$11,573
 $(57)   $11,516
The $58 million decrease to net income was primarily driven by misstatements in the supplier rebates category, partially offset by misstatements in the income taxes, other, impairments, and capital leases categories. See additional descriptions of the net income impacts in the consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 30, 2017 section above.
The $1 million increase to foreign currency translation adjustments is the result of misstatements in the capital leases and income taxes categories.


The Kraft Heinz Company
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
(in millions)
 For the Year Ended December 31, 2016
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
Net income/(loss)$3,642
 $(36) (a)(e)(f)(g) $3,606
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:       
Foreign currency translation adjustments(986) 7
 (d)(g)(e) (979)
Net deferred gains/(losses) on net investment hedges226
 
   226
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of net investment hedges
 
   
Net deferred losses/(gains) on net investment hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)
 
   
Net deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges46
 
   46
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of cash flow hedges
 
   
Net deferred losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)(87) 
   (87)
Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period(40) 
   (40)
Prior service credits/(costs) arising during the period97
 (66) (g) 31
Net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) reclassified to net income/(loss)(207) 3
 (g) (204)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)(951) (56)   (1,007)
Total comprehensive income/(loss)2,691
 (92)   2,599
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest16
 
   16
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz$2,675
 $(92)   $2,583
The $36 million decrease to net income was primarily driven by the misstatements in the other, supplier rebates, and impairments categories, partially offset by the misstatements in the income taxes category. See additional descriptions of the net income impacts in the consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2016 section above.
The $7 million increase to foreign currency translation adjustments is primarily the result of misstatements in the balance sheet misclassifications and the other misstatements categories, partially offset by misstatements in the income taxes category.
The $66 million decrease to prior service credits arising during the period and the $3 million increase to net postemployment benefit gains reclassified to net income are the result of misstatements in the other category.


The Kraft Heinz Company
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in millions, except per share data)
 December 30, 2017
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
ASSETS       
Cash and cash equivalents$1,629
 $
   $1,629
Trade receivables (net of allowances of $23 at December 30, 2017)921
 
   921
Sold receivables353
 
   353
Income taxes receivable582
 (44) (a)(b)(d)(e)(g) 538
Inventories2,815
 (55) (d)(g) 2,760
Prepaid expenses345
 
   345
Other current assets621
 34
 (a)(d) 655
Total current assets7,266
 (65)   7,201
Property, plant and equipment, net7,120
 (59) (b)(d)(g) 7,061
Goodwill44,824
 1
 (g) 44,825
Intangible assets, net59,449
 (17) (f) 59,432
Other non-current assets1,573
 
   1,573
TOTAL ASSETS$120,232
 $(140)   $120,092
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY       
Commercial paper and other short-term debt$460
 $2
 (g) $462
Current portion of long-term debt2,743
 (10) (b)(g) 2,733
Trade payables4,449
 (87) (d)(g) 4,362
Accrued marketing680
 9
 (g) 689
Interest payable419
 
   419
Other current liabilities1,381
 108
 (a)(d)(g) 1,489
Total current liabilities10,132
 22
   10,154
Long-term debt28,333
 (25) (b) 28,308
Deferred income taxes14,076
 (37) (a)(d)(e)(f)(g) 14,039
Accrued postemployment costs427
 
   427
Other non-current liabilities1,017
 71
 (a) 1,088
TOTAL LIABILITIES53,985
 31
   54,016
Commitments and Contingencies
 
   
Redeemable noncontrolling interest6
 
   6
Equity:       
Common stock, $0.01 par value (5,000 shares authorized; 1,221 shares issued and 1,219 shares outstanding at December 30, 2017)12
 
   12
Additional paid-in capital58,711
 (77) (d) 58,634
Retained earnings/(deficit)8,589
 (94) (a)(b)(d)(e)(f)(g) 8,495
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses)(1,054) 
   (1,054)
Treasury stock, at cost (2 shares at December 30, 2017)(224) 
   (224)
Total shareholders' equity66,034
 (171)   65,863
Noncontrolling interest207
 
   207
TOTAL EQUITY66,241
 (171)   66,070
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$120,232
 $(140)   $120,092


(a) Supplier Rebates—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to income taxes receivable of $1 million, a decrease to other current assets of $21 million, an increase to other current liabilities of $57 million, a decrease to deferred income taxes of $37 million, an increase to other non-current liabilities of $71 million, and a decrease to retained earnings of $113 million at December 30, 2017.
(b) Capital Leases—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to income taxes receivable of less than $1 million, a decrease to property, plant and equipment, net, of $34 million, a decrease to current portion of long-term debt of $9 million, a decrease to long-term debt of $25 million, and a decrease to retained earnings of less than $1 million at December 30, 2017.
(c) Customer Incentive Program Expense Misclassifications—None.
(d) Balance Sheet Misclassifications—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to income taxes receivable of $83 million, a decrease to inventories of $55 million, an increase to other current assets of $55 million, a decrease to property, plant and equipment, net, of $23 million, a decrease to trade payables of $23 million, a decrease to other current liabilities of $28 million, a decrease to deferred income taxes of $55 million, a decrease to additional paid-in capital of $77 million, and an increase to retained earnings of $77 million at December 30, 2017.
(e) Income Taxes—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to income taxes receivable of $33 million, an increase to deferred income taxes of $58 million, and a decrease to retained earnings of $25 million at December 30, 2017.
(f) Impairments—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to intangible assets, net, of $17 million, a decrease to deferred income taxes of $4 million, and a decrease to retained earnings of $13 million at December 30, 2017.
(g) Other—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to income taxes receivable of $7 million, a decrease to inventories of less than $1 million, a decrease to property, plant and equipment, net, of $2 million, an increase to goodwill of $1 million, an increase to commercial paper and other short-term debt of $2 million, a decrease to current portion of long-term debt of $1 million, a decrease to trade payables of $64 million, an increase to accrued marketing of $9 million, an increase to other current liabilities of $79 million, an increase to deferred income taxes of $1 million, and a decrease to retained earnings of $20 million at December 30, 2017.


The Kraft Heinz Company
Consolidated Statement of Equity
For the Year Ended December 30, 2017
(in millions)
 Restatement Reference Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings/(Deficit) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses) Treasury Stock, at Cost Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity
As Previously Reported               
Balance at December 31, 2016  $12
 $58,593
 $588
 $(1,628) $(207) $216
 $57,574
Net income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest  
 
 10,999
 
 
 (5) 10,994
Other comprehensive income/(loss)  
 
 
 574
 
 6
 580
Dividends declared-common stock ($2.45 per share)  
 
 (2,988) 
 
 
 (2,988)
Dividends declared-noncontrolling interest ($52.75 per share)  
 
 
 
 
 (10) (10)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other  
 118
 (10) 
 (17) 
 91
Balance at December 30, 2017  $12
 $58,711
 $8,589
 $(1,054) $(224) $207
 $66,241
Restatement Impacts               
Balance at December 31, 2016  $
 $(77) $(36) $(1) $
 $
 $(114)
Net income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest(a)(b)(e)(f)(g) 
 
 (58) 
 
 
 (58)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)(b)(e) 
 
 
 1
 
 
 1
Dividends declared-common stock ($2.45 per share)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends declared-noncontrolling interest ($52.75 per share)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 30, 2017  $
 $(77) $(94) $
 $
 $
 $(171)
As Restated               
Balance at December 31, 2016  $12
 $58,516
 $552
 $(1,629) $(207) $216
 $57,460
Net income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest  
 
 10,941
 
 
 (5) 10,936
Other comprehensive income/(loss)  
 
 
 575
 
 6
 581
Dividends declared-common stock ($2.45 per share)  
 
 (2,988) 
 
 
 (2,988)
Dividends declared-noncontrolling interest ($52.75 per share)  
 
 
 
 
 (10) (10)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other  
 118
 (10) 
 (17) 
 91
Balance at December 30, 2017  $12
 $58,634
 $8,495
 $(1,054) $(224) $207
 $66,070
See descriptions of the net income and other comprehensive income impacts in the consolidated statement of income and consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year ended December 30, 2017 sections above.


The Kraft Heinz Company
Consolidated Statement of Equity
For the Year Ended December 31, 2016
(in millions)
 Restatement Reference Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings/(Deficit) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses) Treasury Stock, at Cost Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity
As Previously Reported               
Balance at January 3, 2016  $12
 $58,375
 $
 $(671) $(31) $208
 $57,893
Net income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest  
 
 3,632
 
 
 10
 3,642
Other comprehensive income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest  
 
 
 (957) 
 6
 (951)
Dividends declared-Series A Preferred Stock ($2,250.00 per share)  
 
 (180) 
 
 
 (180)
Dividends declared-common stock ($2.35 per share)  
 
 (2,862) 
 
 
 (2,862)
Dividends declared-noncontrolling interest ($90.82 per share)  
 
 
 
 
 (8) (8)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other  
 218
 (2) 
 (176) 
 40
Balance at December 31, 2016  $12
 $58,593
 $588
 $(1,628) $(207) $216
 $57,574
Restatement Impacts               
Balance at January 3, 2016(a)(d)(e)(g) $
 $(77) $
 $55
 $
 $
 $(22)
Net income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest(a)(e)(f)(g) 
 
 (36) 
 
 
 (36)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest(g) 
 
 
 (56) 
 
 (56)
Dividends declared-Series A Preferred Stock ($2,250.00 per share)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends declared-common stock ($2.35 per share)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends declared-noncontrolling interest ($90.82 per share)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2016  $
 $(77) $(36) $(1) $
 $
 $(114)
As Restated               
Balance at January 3, 2016  $12
 $58,298
 $
 $(616) $(31) $208
 $57,871
Net income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest  
 
 3,596
 
 
 10
 3,606
Other comprehensive income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest  
 
 
 (1,013) 
 6
 (1,007)
Dividends declared-Series A Preferred Stock ($2,250.00 per share)  
 
 (180) 
 
 
 (180)
Dividends declared-common stock ($2.35 per share)  
 
 (2,862) 
 
 
 (2,862)
Dividends declared-noncontrolling interest ($90.82 per share)  
 
 
 
 
 (8) (8)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other  
 218
 (2) 
 (176) 
 40
Balance at December 31, 2016  $12
 $58,516
 $552
 $(1,629) $(207) $216
 $57,460



The $77 million decrease to additional paid-in capital was primarily driven by the misstatements in the income taxes, supplier rebates, and other categories, which resulted in a decrease to net income for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2016, which has been reflected as a reduction to additional paid-in capital rather than retained earnings due to certain dividends declared in 2015 without a corresponding amount in retained earnings.
The $55 million decrease to accumulated other comprehensive losses at January 3, 2016 was primarily driven by the misstatements in the other and income taxes categories, partially offset by the misstatements in the balance sheet reclassifications category.

See descriptions of the net income and other comprehensive income impacts in the consolidated statement of income and consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2016 sections above.


The Kraft Heinz Company
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(in millions)
 For the Year Ended December 30, 2017
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:       
Net income/(loss)$10,990
 $(58) (a)(b)(e)(f)(g) $10,932
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to operating cash flows:       
Depreciation and amortization1,036
 (5) (b)(f)(g) 1,031
Amortization of postretirement benefit plans prior service costs/(credits)(328) 
   (328)
Equity award compensation expense46
 
   46
Deferred income tax provision/(benefit)(6,467) (28) (a)(e)(g) (6,495)
Postemployment benefit plan contributions(1,659) 
   (1,659)
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment losses49
 
   49
Nonmonetary currency devaluation36
 
   36
Other items, net219
 34
 (a)(g) 253
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
 
    
Trade receivables(2,629) 
   (2,629)
Inventories(251) 15
 (d) (236)
Accounts payable464
 (23) (d) 441
Other current assets(67) 3
 (a)(d) (64)
Other current liabilities(912) 36
 (a)(e)(g) (876)
Net cash provided by/(used for) operating activities527
 (26)   501
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:       
Cash receipts on sold receivables2,286
 
   2,286
Capital expenditures(1,217) 23
 (d) (1,194)
Payments to acquire business, net of cash acquired
 
   
Other investing activities, net87
 (2) (g) 85
Net cash provided by/(used for) investing activities1,156
 21
   1,177
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:       
Repayments of long-term debt(2,644) 3
 (b)(g) (2,641)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt1,496
 
   1,496
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper6,043
 
   6,043
Repayments of commercial paper(6,249) 
   (6,249)
Dividends paid - Series A Preferred Stock
 
   
Dividends paid - common stock(2,888) 
   (2,888)
Redemption of Series A Preferred Stock
 
   
Other financing activities, net16
 2
 (g) 18
Net cash provided by/(used for) financing activities(4,226) 5
   (4,221)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash57
 
   57
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash       
Net increase/(decrease)(2,486) 
   (2,486)
Balance at beginning of period4,255
 
   4,255
Balance at end of period$1,769
 $
   $1,769
NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:       
Beneficial interest obtained in exchange for securitized trade receivables$2,519
 $
   $2,519
CASH PAID DURING THE PERIOD FOR:       
Interest$1,269
 $
   $1,269
Income taxes1,206
 
   1,206


See descriptions of the net income impacts in the consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 30, 2017 section above.
The misstatements in the balance sheet misclassifications category resulted in a decrease to net cash flows provided by operating activities of $23 million and an increase to net cash flows provided by investing activities of $23 million for the year ended December 30, 2017.
The misstatements in the other misclassifications category resulted in a decrease to net cash flows provided by operating activities of $1 million, a decrease to net cash flows provided by investing activities of $2 million, and an increase to net cash flows provided by financing activities of $3 million for the year ended December 30, 2017.
The misstatements in the capital leases misclassifications category resulted in a decrease to net cash flows provided by operating activities of $2 million and an increase to net cash flows provided by financing activities of $2 million for the year ended December 30, 2017.
No other misstatements impacted the classifications between net operating, net investing, or net financing cash flow activities for the year ended December 30, 2017.


The Kraft Heinz Company
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(in millions)
 For the Year Ended December 31, 2016
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:       
Net income/(loss)$3,642
 $(36) (a)(e)(f)(g) $3,606
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to operating cash flows:       
Depreciation and amortization1,337
 
   1,337
Amortization of postretirement benefit plans prior service costs/(credits)(333) (14) (g) (347)
Equity award compensation expense46
 
   46
Deferred income tax provision/(benefit)(29) (43) (a)(e)(f)(g) (72)
Postemployment benefit plan contributions(494) 
   (494)
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment losses
 18
 (f) 18
Nonmonetary currency devaluation24
 
   24
Other items, net16
 9
 (a)(g) 25
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
 
    
Trade receivables(2,055) 
   (2,055)
Inventories(130) 
   (130)
Accounts payable943
 (64) (d) 879
Other current assets(42) 1
 (a) (41)
Other current liabilities(276) 128
 (a)(d)(e)(g) (148)
Net cash provided by/(used for) operating activities2,649
 (1)   2,648
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:       
Cash receipts on sold receivables2,589
 
   2,589
Capital expenditures(1,247) 
   (1,247)
Payments to acquire business, net of cash acquired
 
   
Other investing activities, net110
 
   110
Net cash provided by/(used for) investing activities1,452
 
   1,452
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:       
Repayments of long-term debt(86) 1
 (g) (85)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt6,981
 
   6,981
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper6,680
 
   6,680
Repayments of commercial paper(6,043) 
   (6,043)
Dividends paid - Series A Preferred Stock(180) 
   (180)
Dividends paid - common stock(3,584) 
   (3,584)
Redemption of Series A Preferred Stock(8,320) 
   (8,320)
Other financing activities, net(69) 
   (69)
Net cash provided by/(used for) financing activities(4,621) 1
   (4,620)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(137) 
   (137)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash       
Net increase/(decrease)(657) 
   (657)
Balance at beginning of period4,912
 
   4,912
Balance at end of period$4,255
 $
   $4,255
NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:       
Beneficial interest obtained in exchange for securitized trade receivables$2,213
 $
   $2,213
CASH PAID DURING THE PERIOD FOR:       
Interest$1,176
 $
   $1,176
Income taxes1,619
 
   1,619


See descriptions of the net income impacts in the consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2016 section above.
The misstatements in the other misclassifications category resulted in a decrease to net cash flows provided by operating activities of $1 million and an increase to net cash flows provided by financing activities of $1 million for the year ended December 31, 2016.
No other misstatements impacted the classifications between net operating, net investing, or net financing cash flow activities for the year ended December 31, 2016.
Note 3.2. Significant Accounting Policies
Revenue Recognition:
Our revenues are primarily derived from customer orders for the purchase of our products. We recognize revenues as performance obligations are fulfilled when control passes to our customers. We record revenues net of variable consideration, including consumer incentives and performance obligations related to trade promotions, excluding taxes, and including all shipping and handling charges billed to customers (accounting for shipping and handling charges that occur after the transfer of control as fulfillment costs). We also record a refund liability for estimated product returns and customer allowances as reductions to revenues within the same period that the revenue is recognized. We base these estimates principally on historical and current period experience factors. We recognize costs paid to third party brokers to obtain contracts as expenses as our contracts are generally less than one year.
Advertising, Consumer Incentives, and Trade Promotions:
We promote our products with advertising, consumer incentives, and performance obligations related to trade promotions. Consumer incentives and trade promotions include, but are not limited to, discounts, coupons, rebates, performance-based in-store display activities, and volume-based incentives. Variable consideration related to consumer incentive and trade promotion activities is recorded as a reduction to revenues based on amounts estimated as being due to customers and consumers at the end of a period. We base these estimates principally on historical utilization, redemption rates, and/or current period experience factors. We review and adjust these estimates at least quarterly based on actual experience and other information.
Advertising expenses are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A.&A”). For interim reporting purposes, we charge advertising to operations as a percentage of estimated full year sales activity and marketing costs. We then review and adjust these estimates each quarter based on actual experience and other information. We recordedIn 2021, we updated our definition of advertising expenses to reflect a more comprehensive view of $584 millioncosts that promote our brands to create or stimulate a desire to buy our products. Our definition of advertising expenses now includes advertising production costs, in-store advertising costs, agency fees, brand promotions and events, and sponsorships, in 2018, $629 million in 2017, and $708 million in 2016, which representedaddition to costs to obtain physical advertisement spotsadvertising in television, radio, print, digital, and social channels. We have reflected these changes in all historical periods presented. We recorded advertising expenses of $1,039 million in 2021, $1,070 million in 2020, and $976 million in 2019. We also incur othermarket research costs, which are recorded in SG&A but are excluded from advertising and marketing costs such as shopper marketing, sponsorships, and agency advertisement conception, design, and public relations fees. Total advertising and marketing costs were $1,140 million in 2018, $1,115 million in 2017, and $1,221 million in 2016.expenses.
Research and Development Expense:
We expense costs as incurred for product research and development within SG&A. Research and development expenses were approximately $109$140 million in 2018, $932021, $119 million in 2017,2020, and $120$112 million in 2016.2019.
Stock-Based Compensation:
We recognize compensation costs related to equity awards on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the award, which is generally three to five years.years, or on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the awards. These costs are primarily recognized within SG&A. We estimate expected forfeitures rather than recognizing forfeitures as they occur in determining our equity award compensation costs. We classify equity award compensation costs primarily within general corporate expenses. See Note 12, 11, Employees’ Stock Incentive Plans, for additional information.
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Postemployment Benefit Plans:
We maintain various retirement plans for the majority of our employees. These include pension benefits, postretirement health care benefits, and defined contribution benefits. The cost of these plans is charged to expense over an appropriate term based on, among other things, the cost component and whether the plan is active or inactive. Changes in the fair value of our plan assets result in net actuarial gains or losses. These net actuarial gains and losses are deferred into accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses) and amortized within other expense/(income), net in future periods using the corridor approach. The corridor is 10% of the greater of the market-related value of the plan’s asset or projected benefit obligation. Any actuarial gains and losses in excess of the corridor are then amortized over an appropriate term based on whether the plan is active or inactive. See Note 13, 12, Postemployment Benefits, for additional information.


Income Taxes:
We recognize income taxes based on amounts refundable or payable for the current year and record deferred tax assets or liabilities for any difference between the financial reporting and tax basis of our assets and liabilities. We also recognize deferred tax assets for temporary differences, operating loss carryforwards, and tax credit carryforwards. Inherent in determining our annual tax rate are judgments regarding business plans, planning opportunities, and expectations about future outcomes. Realization of certain deferred tax assets, primarily net operating loss and other carryforwards, is dependent upon generating sufficient taxable income in the appropriate jurisdiction prior to the expiration of the carryforward periods.
We apply a more-likely-than-not threshold to the recognition and derecognition of uncertain tax positions. Accordingly, we recognize the amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being ultimately realized upon settlement. Future changes in judgment related to the expected ultimate resolution of uncertain tax positions will affect our results in the quarter of such change.
We record valuation allowances to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. When assessing the need for valuation allowances, we consider future taxable income and ongoing prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. Should a change in circumstances lead to a change in judgment about the realizability of deferred tax assets in future years, we would adjust related valuation allowances in the period that the change in circumstances occurs, along with a corresponding adjustment to our provision for/(benefit from) income taxes. The resolution of tax reserves and changes in valuation allowances could be material to our results of operations for any period, but is not expected to be material to our financial position.
Common Stock and Preferred Stock Dividends:
Dividends are recorded as a reduction to retained earnings. When we have an accumulated deficit, dividends are recorded as a reduction of additional paid-in capital.
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Cash equivalents include demandterm deposits with banks, money market funds, and all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. The fair value of cash equivalents approximates the carrying amount. Cash and cash equivalents that are legally restricted as to withdrawal or usage is classified in other current assets or other non-current assets, as applicable, on the consolidated balance sheets.
Inventories:
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. We value inventories primarily using the average cost method.
Property, Plant and Equipment:
Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost and depreciated on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Machinery and equipment are depreciated over periods ranging from three years to 20 years and buildings and improvements over periods up to 40 years. Capitalized software costs are included in property, plant and equipment if we have the contractual right to take possession of the software at any time and it is feasible for us to either run the software on our own hardware or contract with a third party to host the software. These costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the software, which do not exceed seven years. We review long-lived assets for impairment when conditions exist that indicate the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. Such conditions could include significant adverse changes in the business climate, current-period operating or cash flow losses, significant declines in forecasted operations, or a current expectation that an asset group will be disposed of before the end of its useful life. We perform undiscounted operating cash flow analyses to determine if an impairment exists. When testing for impairment of assets held for use, we group assets at the lowest level for which cash flows are separately identifiable. If an impairment is determined to exist, the loss is calculated based on estimated fair value. Impairment losses on assets to be disposed of, if any, are based on the estimated proceeds to be received, less costs of disposal.

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Hosted Cloud Computing Arrangement that is a Service Contract:
Deferred implementation costs for hosted cloud computing service arrangements are stated at historical cost and amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the hosting arrangement that the implementation costs relate to. Deferred implementation costs for these arrangements are included in prepaid expenses and amortized to SG&A. The corresponding cash flows related to these arrangements will be reported within operating activities. We review the deferred implementation costs for impairment when we believe the deferred costs may no longer be recoverable. Such conditions could include situations where the arrangement is not expected to provide substantive service potential, a significant change occurs in the manner in which the arrangement is used or expected to be used, including early cancellation or termination of the arrangement, or situations where the arrangement has had, or will have, a significant change made to it. In instances where we have concluded that an impairment exists, we accelerate the deferred costs on the consolidated balance sheet for immediate expense recognition in SG&A.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets:
Our goodwill balance consists of 20We maintain 14 reporting units, and9 of which comprise our goodwill balance. Our indefinite-lived intangible asset balance primarily consists of a number of individual brands. We test our reporting units and brands for impairment annually as of the first day of our second quarter, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit or brand is less than its carrying amount. Such events and circumstances could include a sustained decrease in our market capitalization, increased competition or unexpected loss of market share, increased input costs beyond projections, (for example due to regulatory or industry changes), disposals of significant brands or components of our business, unexpected business disruptions (for example due to a natural disaster, pandemic, or loss of a customer, supplier, or other significant business relationship), unexpected significant declines in operating results, or significant adverse changes in the markets in which we operate.operate, changes in income tax rates, changes in interest rates, or changes in management strategy. We test reporting units for impairment by comparing the estimated fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying amount. We test brands for impairment by comparing the estimated fair value of each brand with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit or brand exceeds its estimated fair value, we record an impairment loss based on the difference between fair value and carrying amount, in the case of reporting units, not to exceed to the associated carrying amount of goodwill.
Definite-lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated periods benefited. We review definite-lived intangible assets for impairment when conditions exist that indicate the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. Such conditions could include significant adverse changes in the business climate, current-period operating or cash flow losses, significant declines in forecasted operations, or a current expectation that an asset group will be disposed of before the end of its useful life. We perform undiscounted operating cash flow analyses to determine if an impairment exists. When testing for impairment of definite-lived intangible assets held for use, we group assets at the lowest level for which cash flows are separately identifiable. If an impairment is determined to exist, the loss is calculated based on estimated fair value. Impairment losses on definite-lived intangible assets to be disposed of, if any, are based on the estimated proceeds to be received, less costs of disposal.
See Note 10, 9, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, for additional information.
Leases:
We determine whether a contract is or contains a lease at contract inception based on the presence of identified assets and our right to obtain substantially all the economic benefit from or to direct the use of such assets. When we determine a lease exists, we record a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and corresponding lease liability on our consolidated balance sheet. ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term. Lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets are recognized at the lease commencement date at the value of the lease liability and are adjusted for any prepayments, lease incentives received, and initial direct costs incurred. Lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of remaining lease payments over the lease term. As the discount rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable in most of our leases, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. Our lease terms include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option.
We do not record lease contracts with a term of 12 months or less on our consolidated balance sheets.
We recognize fixed lease expense for operating leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For finance leases, we recognize amortization expense over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the underlying assets or the lease term. In instances of title transfer, expense is recognized over the useful life. Interest expense on a finance lease is recognized using the effective interest method over the lease term.
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We have lease agreements with non-lease components that relate to the lease components (e.g., common area maintenance such as cleaning or landscaping, insurance, etc.). We account for each lease and any non-lease components associated with that lease as a single lease component for all underlying asset classes. Accordingly, all costs associated with a lease contract are accounted for as lease costs.
Certain leasing arrangements require variable payments that are dependent on usage or output or may vary for other reasons, such as insurance and tax payments. Variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or rate are excluded from lease payments in the measurement of the ROU asset and lease liability and are recognized as expense in the period in which the payment occurs.
Our lease agreements do not include significant restrictions or covenants, and residual value guarantees are generally not included within our leases.
Financial Instruments:
As we source our commodities on global markets and periodically enter into financing or other arrangements abroad, we use a variety of risk management strategies and financial instruments to manage commodity price, foreign currency exchange rate, and interest rate risks. Our risk management program focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to reduce the potentially adverse effects that the volatility of these markets may have on our operating results. One way we do this is through actively hedging our risks through the use of derivative instruments. As a matter of policy, we do not use highly leveraged derivative instruments, nor do we use financial instruments for speculative purposes.
Derivatives are recorded on our consolidated balance sheets as assets or liabilities at fair value, which fluctuates based on changing market conditions.
Certain derivatives are designated as cash flow hedges and qualify for hedge accounting treatment, while others are not designated as hedging instruments and are marked to market through net income/(loss). The gains and losses on cash flow hedges are deferred as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses) and are recognized in net income/(loss) at the time the hedged item affects net income/(loss), in the same line item as the underlying hedged item. The excluded component on cash flow hedges is recognized in net income/(loss) over the life of the hedging relationship in the same income statement line item as the underlying hedged item. We also designate certain derivatives and non-derivatives as net investment hedges to hedge the net assets of certain foreign subsidiaries which are exposed to volatility in foreign currency exchange rates. Changes in the value of these derivatives and remeasurements of our non-derivatives designated as net investment hedges are calculated each period using the spot method, with changes reported in foreign currency translation adjustment within accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses). Such amounts will remain in accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses) until the complete or substantially complete liquidation of our investment in the underlying foreign operations. The excluded component on derivatives designated as net investment hedges is recognized in net income/(loss) within interest expense. The income statement classification of gains and losses related to derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments is determined based on the underlying intent of the contracts. Cash flows related to the settlement of derivative instruments designated as net investment hedges of foreign operations are classified in the consolidated statements of cash flows within investing activities. All other cash flows related to derivative instruments are classified in the same line item as the cash flows of the related hedged item, which is generally within operating activities.


To qualify for hedge accounting, a specified level of hedging effectiveness between the hedging instrument and the item being hedged must be achieved at inception and maintained throughout the hedged period. When a hedging instrument no longer meets the specified level of hedging effectiveness, we reclassify the related hedge gains or losses previously deferred into other comprehensive income/(losses) to net incomeincome/(loss) within other expense/(income), net.. We formally document our risk management objectives, our strategies for undertaking the various hedge transactions, the nature of and relationships between the hedging instruments and hedged items, and the method for assessing hedge effectiveness. Additionally, for qualified hedges of forecasted transactions, we specifically identify the significant characteristics and expected terms of the forecasted transactions. If it becomes probable that a forecasted transaction will not occur, the hedge will no longer be effective and all of the derivative gains or losses would be recognized in net incomeincome/(loss) in the current period.
Unrealized gains and losses on our commodity derivatives not designated as hedging instruments are recorded in cost of products sold and are included within general corporate expenses until realized. Once realized, the gains and losses are included within the applicable segment operating results. See Note 14, 13, Financial Instruments, for additional information.
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Our designated and undesignated derivative contracts include:
Net investment hedges. We have numerous investments in our foreign subsidiaries, the net assets of which are exposed to volatility in foreign currency exchange rates. We manage this risk by utilizing derivative and non-derivative instruments, including cross-currency swap contracts, foreign exchange contracts, and certain foreign denominated debt designated as net investment hedges. We exclude the interest accruals and any off-market values on cross-currency swap contracts and the forward points on foreign exchange forward contracts from the assessment and measurement of hedge effectiveness. We recognize the interest accruals and any amortization of off-market values on cross-currency swap contracts in net income/(loss) within interest expense. We amortize the forward points on foreign exchange contracts into net income/(loss) within interest expense over the life of the hedging relationship.
Foreign currency cash flow hedges. We use various financial instruments to mitigate our exposure to changes in exchange rates from third-party and intercompany actual and forecasted transactions. Our principal foreign currency exposures that are hedged include the euro, British pound sterling, euro, and Canadian dollar. These instruments include cross-currency swap contracts and foreign exchange forward and option contracts. Substantially all of these derivative instruments are highly effective and qualify for hedge accounting treatment. We exclude the interest accruals on cross-currency swap contracts (when interest is not a hedged item) and the forward points and option premiums or discounts on foreign exchange contracts from the assessment and measurement of hedge effectiveness and amortize such amounts into net income/(loss) in the same line item as the underlying hedged item over the life of the hedging relationship.
Interest rate cash flow hedges. From time to time, we have used derivative instruments, including interest rate swaps, as part of our interest rate risk management strategy. We have primarily used interest rate swaps to hedge the variability of interest payment cash flows on a portion of our future debt obligations.
Commodity derivatives. We are exposed to price risk related to forecasted purchases of certain commodities that we primarily use as raw materials. We enter into commodity purchase contracts primarily for dairyvegetable oils, corn products, sugar, coffee beans, wheat products, meat products, coffee beans, sugar, vegetable oils, wheat products, corndairy products, and cocoa products. These commodity purchase contracts generally are not subject to the accounting requirements for derivative instruments and hedging activities under the normal purchases and normal sales exception. We also use commodity futures, options, and swaps to economically hedge the price of certain commodity costs, including the commodities noted above, as well as diesel fuel, packaging products, diesel fuel, and natural gas. We do not designate these commodity contracts as hedging instruments. We also occasionally use futures to economically cross hedge a commodity exposure.
Translation of Foreign Currencies:
For all significant foreign operations, the functional currency is the local currency. Assets and liabilities of these operations are translated at the exchange rate in effect at each period end. Income statement accounts are translated at the average rate of exchange prevailing during the period. TranslationForeign currency translation adjustments arising from the use of differing exchange rates from period to period are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses) on theour consolidated balance sheet. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are included in net income/(loss) for the period.


Highly Inflationary Accounting:
We apply highly inflationary accounting if the cumulative inflation rate in an economy for a three-year period meets or exceeds 100%. Under highly inflationary accounting, the financial statements of a subsidiary are remeasured into our reporting currency (U.S. dollars) based on the legally available exchange rate at which we expect to settle the underlying transactions. Exchange gains and losses from the remeasurement of monetary assets and liabilities are reflected in net income/(loss),other expense/(income) on our consolidated statement of income, rather than accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses) on theour consolidated balance sheet, until such time as the economy is no longer considered highly inflationary. Certain non-monetary assets and liabilities are recorded at the applicable historical exchange rates. We apply highly inflationary accounting to the results of our subsidiaries in Venezuela and Argentina.Argentina, which resulted in insignificant nonmonetary currency devaluation losses in other expense/(income) in 2021, 2020, and 2019. The net monetary assets of each of our subsidiarysubsidiaries in Venezuela and Argentina were approximately $2 millioninsignificant at December 29, 2018. See Note 16, 25, 2021. Our results of operations in both Venezuela - Foreign Currency and Inflation, for additional information related to our subsidiary in Venezuela.Argentina reflect those of controlled subsidiaries.
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Note 4.3. New Accounting Standards
Accounting Standards Adopted in the Current Year
Presentation of Net Periodic Benefit Costs:Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes:
In March 2017,December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”(“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-07Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2019-12 to simplify the accounting in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 740, Income Taxes. This guidance removes certain exceptions related to the presentationapproach for intraperiod tax allocation, the methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period, and the recognition of net periodic benefit cost (pensiondeferred tax liabilities for outside basis differences. This guidance also clarifies and postretirement cost). This ASU became effective beginningsimplifies other areas of ASC 740. Certain amendments in the first quarter of our fiscal year 2018. Under the new guidance, the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost must be presented in the same statement of income line item as other employee compensation costs arising from services rendered by employees during the period. Other components of net periodic benefit cost must be disaggregated from the service cost component in the statements of income and must be presented outside the operating income/(loss) subtotal. Additionally, only the service cost component is eligible for capitalization in assets. The new guidancethis update must be applied retrospectively for the statement of income presentation of service cost components and other net periodic benefit cost components and prospectively for the capitalization of service cost components. There ison a practical expedient that allows us to use historical amounts disclosed in our Postemployment Benefits footnote as an estimationprospective basis, for retrospectively applying the statement of income presentation requirements. In the first quarter of 2018, we adopted this ASU using the practical expedient described above. There was no impact to our consolidated balance sheet at December 30, 2017 or to our consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for the impacts on our consolidated statements of income for the years ended December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.
Revenue Recognition:
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, which superseded previously existing revenue recognition guidance. Under this ASU, companiescertain amendments must apply a five step model to recognize revenue upon the transfer of promised goods or services to customers and in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU may be applied usingon a full retrospective method or a modified retrospective transition method, with a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The ASU also provides forbasis, and certain practical expedients, including the option to expense as incurred the incremental costs of obtaining a contract, if the contract period is for one year or less. This ASU was effective beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal year 2018. We adopted this ASU in the first quarter of 2018 using the full retrospective method and the practical expedient described above. Upon adoption, we made the following policy elections: (i) we account for shipping and handling costs as contract fulfillment costs, and (ii) we exclude taxes imposed on and collected from customers in revenue producing transactions (e.g., sales, use, and value added taxes) from the transaction price. The impact of adopting this guidance was immaterial to our financial statements and related disclosures.
Income Tax Impacts of Certain Intercompany Transfers:
In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16 related to the income tax accounting impacts of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory, such as intellectual property and property, plant and equipment. Under the new accounting guidance, current and deferred income taxes shouldamendments must be recognized upon transfer of the assets. Previously, recognition of current and deferred income taxes was prohibited until the asset was sold to an external party. This ASU became effective beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal year 2018. We adopted this new guidanceapplied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment of $95 million to decrease retained earnings in the first quarter of 2018.


Definition of a Business Clarification:
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01 clarifying the definition of a business used in determining whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The ASU provides a screen for companies to determine if an integrated set of assets and activities (“set”) is not a business. If substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired (or disposed of) is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets, the set is not a business. If this screen is not met, the entity then determines if the set meets the minimum requirement of a business. For a set to be a business, it must include an input and a substantive process which together significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs. This ASU became effective beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal year 2018. We adopted this ASU on a prospective basis. The adoption of this ASU did not impact our financial statements or related disclosures.
Goodwill Impairment Test Simplification:
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04 related to goodwill impairment testing. This ASU eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Under the new guidance, if a reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, the entity will record an impairment loss based on that difference. The impairment loss will be limited to the amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Previously, if the fair value of a reporting unit was lower than its carrying amount (Step 1), an entity was required to calculate any impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of goodwill with its carrying amount (Step 2). Additionally, under the new standard, companies that have reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts will no longer be required to perform the qualitative assessment to determine whether to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. As a result, reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts will generally be expected to pass the simplified impairment test; however, additional disclosure will be required of those companies. We early adopted this guidance on a prospective basis as of April 1, 2018 (our annual impairment testing date in the second quarter of 2018). As a result of adopting this ASU, we no longer perform Step 2 while completing our goodwill impairment testing, beginning with our annual goodwill impairment testing in the second quarter of 2018.
Accounting for Hedging Activities:
In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12 related to accounting for hedging activities. This guidance impacted the accounting for financial (e.g., foreign exchange and interest rate) and non-financial (e.g., commodity) hedging activities. We early adopted this guidance on a modified retrospective basis in the third quarter of 2018. Upon adoption, we recognized an insignificant cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings/(deficit). The most significant impacts of adoption are that we now:
Recognize changes in the fair value of excluded components in net income/(loss) in the current period or in other comprehensive income/(loss) (and then amortize into net income/(loss) over the life of the hedging relationship);
Defer changes in the spot rate of the hedging instrument into other comprehensive income/(loss), while the excluded component (i.e., forward points or option premiums or discounts) is amortized into net income/(loss) over the life of the hedging relationship. When the excluded component is released or the forecasted transaction occurs, it is recognized in the same income statement line item affected by the hedged item; and
Present additional details in our tabular disclosures in the footnotes to the financial statements.
Additionally, ASU 2017-12 eliminated the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness; therefore, we removed disclosures related to hedge ineffectiveness. See our consolidated statements of other comprehensive income, Note 3, Significant Accounting Policies, Note 14, Financial Instruments, and Note 15, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses), for updated disclosures pursuant to ASU 2017-12.


Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
Leases:
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 to establish the principles that lessees and lessors shall apply to report useful information to users of financial statements about the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from a lease. The updated guidance requires lessees to reflect the majority of leases on their balance sheets as assets and obligations. This ASU will be effective beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal year 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The guidance must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition method. The ASU also provides for certain practical expedients. Among the practical expedients is an optional transition method that allows companies to apply the guidance at the adoption date and recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings/(deficit) on the adoption date. We plan to elect this practical expedient upon adoption. We also plan to elect the package of practical expedients that will allow us to carry forward our determination of whether a lease exists, the classification of a lease, and whether initial direct lease costs exist for purposes of transition to the new standard. We do not expect to use the hindsight practical expedient. We do plan to elect the land easement option, which will allow us to continue to use prior accounting conclusions reached in our accounting for land easements. We also plan to elect the short-term lease exemption whereby we will not record an asset or liability for short-term leases. We have completed our scoping reviews, identified our significant leases by geography and by asset type, and developed our accounting policies and expected policy elections, which will take effect upon adoption of the standard. We have executed our lease data extraction strategy and completed data extraction efforts. Our identified accounting system, which will support the future state leasing process, is also ready for implementation. We have completed our future state process design as part of the overall system implementation. Upon adoption, we expect that our financial statement disclosures will be expanded to present additional details of our leasing arrangements. We expect this guidance to have a significant impact on our financial statements. We currently estimate that, upon adoption, we will have total lease assets between approximately $750 million and $910 million and total lease liabilities between approximately $810 million and $990 million. We will adopt this ASU on the first day of our fiscal year 2019.
Measurement of Current Expected Credit Losses:
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13 to update the methodology used to measure current expected credit losses (“CECL”). This ASU applies to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including loans, held-to-maturity debt securities, net investments in leases, and trade accounts receivable as well as certain off-balance sheet credit exposures, such as loan commitments. This ASU replaces the current incurred loss impairment methodology with a methodology to reflect CECL and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to explain credit loss estimates. The guidance must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition method through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings/(deficit) in the period of adoption. This ASU will bebecame effective beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal year 2020. Early2021. The adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impactof this ASU will have ondid not impact our financial statements or the related disclosures.
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
Accounting for Contract Assets and related disclosures as well as the timing of adoption.Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers:
Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:
In February 2018,October 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02 related2021-08 to reclassifying tax effects stranded in accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses) because ofamend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“U.S. Tax Reform”) enacted on December 22, 2017. U.S. Tax Reform reduced the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35.0% to 21.0%. ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, requires the remeasurement of deferred taxaccounting for contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination under ASC 805, Business Combinations. The guidance requires entities engaged in a business combination to recognize and measure contract assets acquired and contract liabilities assumed in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, rather than at fair value on the acquisition date. The amendments also apply to other contracts such as a resultcontract liabilities arising from nonfinancial assets under ASC 610-20, Other Income – Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of such changes in tax laws or rates to be presented in net income/(loss) from continuing operations. However, the related tax effects of such deferred tax assets and liabilities may have been originally recorded in other comprehensive income/(loss)Nonfinancial Assets. This ASU allows companies to reclassify such stranded tax effects from accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses) to retained earnings/(deficit). This reclassification adjustment is optional, and if elected, may be applied either to the period of adoption or retrospectively to the period(s) impacted by U.S. Tax Reform. Additionally, this ASU requires companies to disclose the policy election for stranded tax effects as well as the general accounting policy for releasing income tax effects from accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses). ThisThe ASU will be effective beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal year 2019. Early adoption is permitted. We will adopt this ASU on the first day of our fiscal year 2019 and will make the policy election to reclassify stranded tax effects from accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses) to retained earnings/(deficit). We currently estimate the increase to retained earnings/(deficit) upon adoption will be between approximately $130 million and $140 million.


Fair Value Measurement Disclosures:
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13 related to fair value measurement disclosures. This ASU removes the requirement to disclose the amount of and reasons for transfers between Levels 1 and 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the policy for determining that a transfer has occurred, and valuation processes for Level 3 fair value measurements. Additionally, this ASU modifies the disclosures related to the measurement uncertainty for recurring Level 3 fair value measurements (by removing the requirement to disclose sensitivity to future changes) and the timing of liquidation of investee assets (by removing the timing requirement in certain instances). The guidance also requires new disclosures for Level 3 financial assets and liabilities, including the amount and location of unrealized gains and losses recognized in other comprehensive income/(loss) and additional information related to significant unobservable inputs used in determining Level 3 fair value measurements. This ASU will be effective beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal year 2020. Early adoption of the guidance in whole is permitted. Alternatively, companies may early adopt removed or modified disclosures and delay adoption of the additional disclosures until their effective date. Certain of the amendments in this ASU must be applied prospectively upon adoption, while other amendments must be applied retrospectively upon adoption. We elected to early adopt the provisions related to removing disclosures in the fourth quarter of our fiscal year 2018 on a retrospective basis. Accordingly, we have removed information related to our valuation process for Level 3 fair value measurements for pension plan investments within Note 13, Postemployment Benefits. We also removed information about the amount of and reasons for transfers between Levels 1 and 2 of the fair value hierarchy from Note 14, Financial Instruments. There was no other impact to our financial statement disclosures as a result of early adopting the provisions related to removing disclosures. We are currently evaluating the disclosure impact of the provisions related to modifying and adding disclosures as well as the timing of adoption.
Disclosure Requirements for Certain Employer-Sponsored Benefit Plans:
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14 related to the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans. The guidance requires sponsors of these plans to provide additional disclosures, including weighted-average interest rates used in the company’s cash balance plans and a narrative description of reasons for any significant gains or losses impacting the benefit obligation for the period. Additionally, this guidance eliminates certain previous disclosure requirements. This ASU will be effective beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal year 2020. Early adoption is permitted. This guidance must be applied on a retrospective basis to all periods presented. We are currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on our financial statements and related disclosures as well as the timing of adoption.
Implementation Costs Incurred in Hosted Cloud Computing Service Arrangements:
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15 related to accounting for implementation costs incurred in hosted cloud computing service arrangements. Under the new guidance, implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract should be expensed or capitalized based on the nature of the costs and the project stage during which such costs are incurred. If the implementation costs qualify for capitalization, they must be amortized over the term of the hosting arrangement and assessed for impairment. Companies must disclose the nature of any hosted cloud computing service arrangements. This ASU also provides guidance for balance sheet and income statement presentation of capitalized implementation costs and statement of cash flows presentation for the related payments. This ASU will be effective beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal year 2020.2023. Early adoption is permitted, including in an interim period. This guidance may be adopted either retrospectively or prospectivelyWe currently expect to all implementation costs incurred afteradopt ASU 2021-08 in the datefirst quarter of adoption. We are currently evaluating2023 on a prospective basis. While the impact of these amendments is dependent on the nature of any future transactions, we currently do not expect this ASU willto have a significant impact on our financial statements and related disclosures as welldisclosures.
Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) - Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting:
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04 to provide temporary optional expedients and exceptions to the U.S. GAAP guidance for accounting for contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by the transition from discontinued reference rates, such as the timing of adoptionLondon Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), to alternative reference rates. The new accounting requirements can be applied from March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. While we currently do not expect this new guidance to have a significant impact on our financial statements or related disclosures, we continue to evaluate our contracts and the application method.optional expedients provided by the new standard.
Note 5.4. Acquisitions and Divestitures
Cerebos AcquisitionAcquisitions
Assan Foods Acquisition:
On March 9, 2018October 1, 2021 (the “Acquisition“Assan Foods Acquisition Date”), we acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Cerebos Pacific LimitedAssan Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (“Cerebos”) (the “Cerebos Acquisition”Assan Foods”), an Australiana condiments and sauces manufacturer based in Turkey, from third parties Kibar Holding Anonim Şirketi and a holder of registered shares of Assan Foods (the “Assan Foods Acquisition”).

The Assan Foods Acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. Total consideration related to the Assan Foods Acquisition was approximately $79 million, including cash consideration of $70 million and contingent consideration of approximately $9 million. We utilized fair values at the Assan Foods Acquisition Date to allocate the total consideration exchanged to the net tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The purchase price allocation for the Assan Foods Acquisition is preliminary and subject to adjustment.
The fair value estimates of the assets acquired are subject to adjustment during the measurement period (up to one year from the Assan Foods Acquisition Date). The primary areas of accounting for the Assan Foods Acquisition that are not yet finalized relate to the fair value of certain tangible and intangible assets acquired, residual goodwill, and any related tax impact. The fair values of these net assets acquired are based on management’s estimates and assumptions, as well as other information compiled by management, including valuations that utilize customary valuation procedures and techniques. While we believe that such preliminary estimates provide a reasonable basis for estimating the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we will evaluate any additional information prior to finalization of the fair value. During the measurement period, we will adjust preliminary valuations assigned to assets and liabilities if new information is obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the Assan Foods Acquisition Date, that, if known, would have resulted in revised values for these items as of that date. The impact of all changes, if any, that do not qualify as measurement period adjustments will be included in current period earnings.
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The preliminary purchase price allocation to assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Assan Foods Acquisition was (in millions):
Cash$
Trade receivables24 
Inventories26 
Other current assets
Property, plant and equipment, net12 
Other non-current assets
Short-term debt(21)
Current portion of long-term debt(5)
Trade payables(25)
Other current liabilities(2)
Long-term debt(4)
Net assets acquired15 
Goodwill on acquisition64 
Total consideration$79 
The Assan Foods Acquisition preliminarily resulted in $64 million of non tax deductible goodwill relating principally to additional capacity that the Assan Foods manufacturing facilities will provide for our brands in the EMEA East region. This goodwill was assigned to the EMEA East reporting unit within our International segment. See Note 9, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, for additional information.
We used carrying values as of the Assan Foods Acquisition Date to value certain current and non-current assets and liabilities, as we determined that they represented the fair value of those items at such date.
In the fourth quarter of 2021, we extinguished approximately $29 million of the short- and long-term debt assumed as a part of the Assan Foods Acquisition, resulting in approximately $1 million of long-term debt remaining related to the Assan Foods Acquisition at December 25, 2021. The loss on extinguishment related to the repayment of this debt was insignificant. Cash payments related to debt extinguishment are classified as cash outflows from financing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows.
Just Spices Acquisition:
In December 2021, we entered into a definitive agreement with certain third-party shareholders of Just Spices GmbH (“Just Spices”) to acquire 85% of the shares of Just Spices (the “Just Spices Acquisition”). Just Spices is a German-based company focused on direct-to-consumer sales of premium spice blends. The Just Spices Acquisition closed in January 2022 for cash consideration of approximately 214 million euros (approximately $243 million at December 25, 2021). The initial accounting for the transaction is incomplete as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, as the information necessary to complete such evaluation is in the process of being obtained and more thoroughly evaluated. We have not yet determined the purchase price allocation, including the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities.
Hemmer Acquisition:
In September 2021, we entered into a definitive agreement with certain third-party shareholders of Companhia Hemmer Indústria e Comércio (“Hemmer”) to acquire a majority of the outstanding equity interests of Hemmer for cash consideration of approximately 1.2 billion Brazilian reais (approximately $211 million at December 25, 2021) (the “Hemmer Acquisition”). Hemmer is a Brazilian food and beverage manufacturing company with several local brandsfocused on the condiments and sauces category. The Hemmer Acquisition is expected to close in Australia and New Zealand. The Cerebos business manufactures, markets, and sells food and beverage products,the first half of 2022, subject to customary closing conditions, including gravies, sauces, instant coffee, salt, herbs and spices, and tea. Cerebos is included in our consolidated financial statements asregulatory approvals.
Primal Acquisition:
On January 3, 2019 (the “Primal Acquisition Date”), we acquired 100% of the Acquisition Date. We have not included unaudited pro forma results, preparedoutstanding equity interests in accordancePrimal Nutrition, LLC (“Primal Nutrition”) (the “Primal Acquisition”), a better-for-you brand primarily focused on condiments, sauces, and dressings, with ASC 805, as if Cerebos had been acquired as of January 1, 2018, as it would not yield significantly different results.growing product lines in healthy snacks and other categories. The Primal Kitchen brand holds leading positions in the e-commerce and natural channels.
The CerebosPrimal Acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. The total cash consideration paid for CerebosPrimal Nutrition was $244$201 million. We utilized estimated fair values at the Primal Acquisition Date to allocate the total consideration exchanged to the net tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Such allocation for the Primal Acquisition was final as of December 29, 2018.September 28, 2019.

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The final purchase price allocation to assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the CerebosPrimal Acquisition was (in millions):
Cash$
Other current assets15 
Identifiable intangible assets66 
Current liabilities(6)
Net assets acquired77 
Goodwill on acquisition124 
Total consideration$201 
Cash$23
Other current assets65
Property, plant and equipment, net75
Identifiable intangible assets100
Trade and other payables(41)
Other non-current liabilities(3)
Net assets acquired219
Goodwill on acquisition25
Total consideration$244
The CerebosPrimal Acquisition resulted in $25$124 million of non tax deductible goodwill relating principally to planned expansion of Cerebos brandsthe PrimalKitchen brand into new categorieschannels and markets.categories. This goodwill was allocated to Rest of World as shown in Note 10, Goodwill and Intangible Assets.the United States segment.
The final purchase price allocation to identifiable intangible assets acquired in the CerebosPrimal Acquisition was:
Fair Value
(in millions of dollars)
 
Weighted Average Life
(in years)
Fair Value
(in millions of dollars)
Weighted Average Life
(in years)
Definite-lived trademarks$87
 22Definite-lived trademarks$52.5 15
Customer-related assets13
 12Customer-related assets13.5 20
Total$100
 Total$66.0 
We valued trademarks using the relief from royalty method and customer-related assets using the distributor method. Some of the more significant assumptions inherent in developing the valuations included the estimated annual net cash flows for each definite-lived intangible asset (including net sales, cost of products sold, selling and marketing costs, and working capital/contributory asset charges), the discount rate that appropriately reflects the risk inherent in each future cash flow stream, the assessment of each asset’s life cycle, and competitive trends, as well as other factors. We determined the assumptions used in the financial forecasts using historical data, supplemented by current and anticipated market conditions, estimated product category growth rates, managementmanagement’s plans, and market comparables.
We used carrying values as of the Primal Acquisition Date to value trade receivables and payables, as well as certain other current and non-current assets and liabilities, as we determined that they represented the fair value of those items at the Primal Acquisition Date.
We valued finished goods and work-in-process inventory using a net realizable value approach. Raw materials and packaging inventory was valued using the replacement cost approach.
We valued property, plant and equipment using a combination of the income approach, the market approach, and the cost approach, which is based on the current replacement and/or reproduction cost of the asset as new, less depreciation attributable to physical, functional, and economic factors.
We incurred deal costs of $18 million in 2018 related to the Cerebos Acquisition.
Other AcquisitionsAcquisitions:
In the thirdfourth quarter of 2018,2021, we had two additional acquisitions of businesses, including The Ethical Bean Coffee Company Ltd.acquired a majority stake in BR Spices Indústria e Comércio de Alimentos Ltda. (“BR Spices”), a Canadian-based coffee roaster,manufacturer of spices and Wellio, Inc., a full-service meal planningother seasonings in Brazil, for an insignificant amount of cash consideration (the “BR Spices Acquisition”). At December 25, 2021, redeemable noncontrolling interest on our consolidated balance sheet relates to BR Spices.
Deal Costs:
Related to our acquisitions, we incurred insignificant deal costs in 2021 and preparation technology start-up2019. We recognized these deal costs in the U.S. The aggregate consideration paidSG&A. There were no deal costs related to these acquisitions was $27 million.in 2020.
Divestitures
Cheese Transaction:
In November 2018,September 2020, we entered into a definitive agreement with a third party, an affiliate of Groupe Lactalis (“Lactalis”), to acquire allsell certain assets in our global cheese business, as well as to license certain trademarks, for total consideration of approximately $3.34 billion, including approximately $3.20 billion of cash consideration and approximately $141 million related to a perpetual license for the Cracker Barrel brand that Lactalis granted to us for certain products (the “Cheese Transaction”). The Cheese Transaction closed on November 29, 2021 (the “Cheese Transaction Closing Date”) and had 2 primary components. The first component related to the perpetual licenses for the Kraft and Velveeta brands that we granted to Lactalis for certain cheese products (the “Kraft and Velveeta Licenses”), along with a three-year transitional license that we granted to Lactalis for the Philadelphia brand (the “Philadelphia License” and collectively, the “Cheese Divestiture Licenses”). The second component related to the net assets transferred to Lactalis (the “Cheese Disposal Group”).
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Of the $3.34 billion total consideration, approximately $1.59 billion was attributed to the Cheese Divestiture Licenses based on the estimated fair value of the outstanding equity interestslicensed portion of each brand. Lactalis received the rights to the Kraft and Velveeta brands in Primal Nutrition, LLC (“Primal Nutrition”) forassociation with the manufacturing, distribution, marketing, and sale of certain cheese products in certain countries. Lactalis also received the rights to certain know-how in manufacturing the authorized cheese products. Additionally, Lactalis received the rights to use the Philadelphia brand logo on certain Kraft shredded cheese products as the sale of such products are wound down. As of the Cheese Transaction Closing Date, the license income is recognized as a reduction to SG&A, as it does not constitute our ongoing major or central operations. The license income related to the Kraft and Velveeta Licenses will be recognized over approximately $20030 years. The license income related to the Philadelphia License will be recognized over approximately three years. In 2021, we recognized an insignificant amount of license income related to the Cheese Divestiture Licenses. On an annual basis, we expect to recognize license income of approximately $55 million (the “Primal Acquisition”). Primal Nutrition is a better-for-you brand primarily focused on condiments, sauces, and dressings, with growing product lines in healthy snacks and other categories. related to the Cheese Divestiture Licenses, which will be classified as divestiture-related license income.
The brand holds leading positionsremaining $1.75 billion of consideration was attributed to the Cheese Disposal Group. The net assets in the e-commerceCheese Disposal Group were associated with our natural, grated, cultured, and specialty cheese businesses in the U.S., our grated cheese business in Canada, and our grated, processed, and natural channels.cheese businesses outside the U.S. and Canada. The Primal Acquisition closedCheese Disposal Group included our global intellectual property rights to several brands, including, among others, Cracker Barrel, Breakstone’s, Knudsen, Athenos, Polly-O, and Hoffman’s, along with the Cheez Whiz brand in the majority of the countries outside of the U.S. and Canada. The Cheese Disposal Group also included certain inventories, 3 manufacturing facilities and 1 distribution center in the U.S., and certain other manufacturing equipment.
Included in the consideration attributed to the Cheese Disposal Group was the perpetual license that Lactalis granted to us for the Cracker Barrel brand for certain products, including macaroni and cheese. Following the closing of the Cheese Transaction, we recognized the Cracker Barrel license as a definite-lived intangible asset on January 3, 2019.
We incurred aggregate deal costs related to other acquisitionsour consolidated balance sheet, which will be amortized over 30 years. The total consideration for the Cheese Transaction included approximately $141 million, as noted above, which was the estimated fair value of $2 million in 2018.


Divestituresthe licensed portion of the Cracker Barrel brand as of the Cheese Transaction Closing Date.
In May 2018,the third quarter of 2020, we sold our 50.1% interest in our South African subsidiary to our minority interest partner. The transaction included proceedsdetermined that the Cheese Disposal Group met the held for sale criteria. Accordingly, we presented the assets and liabilities of $18 million, which are included in other investing activities, netthe Cheese Disposal Group as held for sale on the consolidated statementbalance sheet at December 26, 2020. As of cash flowsSeptember 15, 2020, the date the Cheese Disposal Group was determined to be held for 2018.sale, we tested the individual assets included within the Cheese Disposal Group for impairment. The net assets of the Cheese Disposal Group had an aggregate carrying amount above their then-current $1.78 billion estimated fair value. We determined that the goodwill within the Cheese Disposal Group was partially impaired. Accordingly, we recorded a non-cash impairment loss of $300 million, which was recognized in SG&A, in the third quarter of 2020.
In the second quarter of 2021, we assessed the fair value less costs to sell of the net assets of the Cheese Disposal Group and recorded an estimated pre-tax loss on sale of business of approximately $15 million. $27 million, which was recognized in other expense/(income).
Following the closing of the Cheese Transaction in the fourth quarter of 2021, we recognized an incremental pre-tax gain on sale of business of $27 million in other expense/(income). In 2021, the total gain/loss on sale of business related to the Cheese Transaction was insignificant. Additional considerations related to the Cheese Transaction included the treatment of the Cheese Divestiture Licenses upon closing of the transaction. In the fourth quarter of 2021, at the time the licensed rights were granted, we reassessed the remaining fair value of the retained portions of the Kraft and Velveeta brands and recorded a non-cash intangible asset impairment loss related to the Kraft brand of approximately $1.24 billion, which was recognized in SG&A. See Note 9, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, for additional information.
We utilized the excess earnings method under the income approach to estimate the fair value of the licensed portion of the Kraft brand and the relief from royalty method under the income approach to estimate the fair value of the licensed portions of the Velveeta brand and the Cracker Barrel brand. Some of the more significant assumptions inherent in estimating these fair values include the estimated future annual net sales and net cash flows for each brand, contributory asset charges, royalty rates (as a percentage of net sales that would hypothetically be charged by a licensor of the brand to an unrelated licensee), income tax considerations, long-term growth rates, and a discount rate that reflects the level of risk associated with the future earnings attributable to each brand. We selected the assumptions used in the financial forecasts using historical data, supplemented by current and anticipated market conditions, estimated product category growth rates, and guideline companies. Fair value determinations require considerable judgment and are sensitive to changes in underlying assumptions, estimates, and market factors. See Note 9, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, for additional information on the underlying assumptions and sensitivities.
The Cheese Transaction is not considered a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations or financial results; therefore, it was not reported as discontinued operations.
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Nuts Transaction:
In February 2021, we entered into a definitive agreement with a third party, Hormel Foods Corporation (“Hormel”), to sell certain assets in our global nuts business for total consideration of approximately $3.4 billion (the “Nuts Transaction”). The net assets transferred in the Nuts Transaction included, among other things, our intellectual property rights to the Planters brand and to the Corn Nuts brand, 3 manufacturing facilities in the U.S., and the associated inventories (collectively, the “Nuts Disposal Group”).
As of February 10, 2021, the date the Nuts Disposal Group was determined to be held for sale, we tested the individual assets included within the Nuts Disposal Group for impairment. The net assets of the Nuts Disposal Group had an aggregate carrying amount above their $3.4 billion estimated fair value. We determined that the goodwill within the Nuts Disposal Group was partially impaired. As a result, we recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment loss of $230 million, which was recognized in SG&A, in the first quarter of 2021. Additionally, we recorded an estimated pre-tax loss on sale of business of $19 million in the first quarter of 2021 primarily related to estimated costs to sell, which was recognized in other expense/(income).
The Nuts Transaction closed in the second quarter of 2021. As a result of the Nuts Transaction closing, we recognized an incremental pre-tax loss on sale of business of $17 million in other expense/(income) in the second quarter of 2021. In the third and fourth quarters of 2021, we recorded insignificant adjustments to our estimated costs to sell, which resulted in an insignificant pre-tax gain on sale of business that was recognized in other expense/(income). In 2021, the total pre-tax loss on sale of business for the Nuts Transaction was $34 million, all of which was recognized in other expense/(income) on our consolidated statement of income.
The Nuts Transaction is not considered a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations or financial results; therefore, it was not reported as discontinued operations.
Other Potential Dispositions:
In the fourth quarter of 2019, we determined a business in our International segment was held for sale and recorded an estimated pre-tax loss on sale of business of $71 million within other expense/(income). In the third quarter of 2021, we exhausted negotiations with our most recently identified buyer for this business. As of September 25, 2021, we determined that the related disposal group no longer met the held for sale criteria as there was no longer an active plan to sell and the sale was not probable within the next year. Accordingly, we reclassified the disposal group as held and used and remeasured the disposal group, which resulted in a $75 million pre-tax gain recorded in other expense/(income) in the third quarter of 2021. Consistent with the presentation of the pre-tax loss recorded in the fourth quarter of 2019, this gain was included in SG&Aloss/(gain) on thesale of business within other expense/(income) on our consolidated statement of incomeincome. The difference between the initial loss on sale of business and the gain resulting from remeasurement of the disposal group was due to foreign currency fluctuations.
In the first quarter of 2020, we had deemed a separate business in our International segment held for 2018.sale and recorded an estimated pre-tax loss on sale of business of $3 million within other expense/(income). In the fourth quarter of 2020, we deemed this business no longer held for sale and reversed the corresponding pre-tax loss. The related assets and liabilities were no longer classified as held for sale on our consolidated balance sheet at December 26, 2020.
Heinz India Transaction:
In October 2018, we entered into a definitive agreement with 2 third-parties, Zydus Wellness Limited and Cadila Healthcare Limited (collectively, the “Buyers”), to sell 100% of our equity interests in Heinz India Private Limited (“Heinz India”) for approximately 46 billion Indian rupees (approximately $660$655 million at December 29, 2018)the Heinz India Closing Date (defined below)) (the “Heinz India Transaction”). In connection with the Heinz India Transaction, we will transfertransferred to the Buyers, among other assets and operations, our global intellectual property rights to several brands, including Complan, Glucon-D, Nycil, and Sampriti. Our core brands (i.e., Heinz and Kraft) willwere not be transferred. The Heinz India Transaction closed on January 30, 2019. We expect2019 (the “Heinz India Closing Date”). Related to recognizethe Heinz India Transaction, we recognized a pre-tax gain on thissale of business in other expense/(income) of $249 million in 2019.
The components of the pre-tax gain recognized in 2019 were as follows (in millions):
Proceeds$655 
Less investment in Heinz India(355)
Recognition of tax indemnification(48)
Other(3)
Pre-tax gain on sale of Heinz India$249 
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In connection with the Heinz India Transaction, we agreed to indemnify the Buyers from and against any tax losses for any taxable period prior to the Heinz India Closing Date, including taxes for which we are liable as a result of any transaction upon closing.that occurred on or before such date. To determine the fair value of our tax indemnity we made various assumptions, including the range of potential dates the tax matters will be resolved, the range of potential future cash flows, the probabilities associated with potential resolution dates and potential future cash flows, and the discount rate. We have presented the assets andrecorded tax indemnity liabilities related to the Heinz India Transaction as held for saletotaling approximately $48 million, including $18 million in other current liabilities and $30 million in other non-current liabilities on theour consolidated balance sheet at December 29, 2018. This divestiture is not considered a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations or financial results; therefore, it will not be reported as discontinued operations.
We entered into foreign exchange derivative contracts to economically hedge the foreign currency exposure related toof the Heinz India Closing Date. We also recorded a corresponding $48 million reduction of the pre-tax gain on the Heinz India Transaction within other expense/(income) in our consolidated statement of income in the first quarter of 2019. Future changes to the fair value of these tax indemnity liabilities will continue to impact other expense/(income) throughout the life of the exposures as a component of the gain on sale of business for the Heinz India Transaction. Additionally, we entered into foreign exchange derivative contracts, which are designated as
The other component of the pre-tax gain on the sale of Heinz India in the table above primarily related to losses on net investment hedges related toof our investment in Heinz India. See Note 14, Financial Instruments, for additional information. We also recorded changesIndia, which were settled in our deferredthe first quarter of 2019, and were partially offset by a local India tax liabilitiesrecovery in the third quarter of 2019.
In 2020, we recognized an insignificant pre-tax loss on sale of business primarily related to certain adjustments to the Heinz India Transaction. See Note 11, Income Taxes, for additional information.tax indemnity liabilities. In 2021, we recognized an insignificant pre-tax gain on sale of business related to certain adjustments to the tax indemnity liabilities. These pre-tax losses/(gains) on sale of business were recognized within other expense/(income) on our consolidated statement of income.
Additionally, inCanada Natural Cheese Transaction:
In November 2018, we entered into a definitive agreement with a third-party, Parmalat SpA (“Parmalat”), to sell certain assets in our natural cheese portfoliobusiness in Canada for approximately 1.6 billion Canadian dollars (approximately $1.2 billion at December 29, 2018)the Canada Natural Cheese Closing Date (defined below)) (the “Canada Natural Cheese Transaction”). In connection with the Canada Natural Cheese Transaction, we will transfertransferred certain assets to Parmalat, including the intellectual property rights to Cracker Barrel in Canada and P’Tit Quebec globally. While this transaction is contingent on customary closing conditions, we expect theThe Canada Natural Cheese Transaction to be finalized in mid-2019. We expect to recognize a gainclosed on this transaction upon closing. We have presented the assets and liabilities relatedJuly 2, 2019 (the “Canada Natural Cheese Closing Date”). Related to the Canada Natural Cheese Transaction, we recognized a pre-tax gain of $242 million, which was included in other expense/(income) in 2019.
The components of the pre-tax gain were as heldfollows (in millions):
Proceeds$1,236 
Less carrying value of Canada Natural Cheese net assets(995)
Other
Pre-tax gain resulting from Canada Natural Cheese Transaction$242 
Deal Costs:
Related to our divestitures, we incurred insignificant deal costs in 2021 and 2020. We incurred deal costs of $17 million in 2019. We recognized these deal costs in SG&A.
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Held for sale on the consolidated balance sheet at December 29, 2018. This divestiture is not considered a strategic shift that will have a major effect on our operations or financial results; therefore, it will not be reported as discontinued operations.Sale
Our assets and liabilities held for sale, by major class, were (in millions):
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents$— $33 
Inventories385 
Property, plant and equipment, net257 
Goodwill (net of impairment of $300 at December 26, 2020)
— 281 
Intangible assets, net873 
Other— 34 
Total assets held for sale$11 $1,863 
LIABILITIES
Other— 17 
Total liabilities held for sale$— $17 
 December 29, 2018
ASSETS 
Inventories$92
Property, plant and equipment, net139
Goodwill669
Intangible assets, net437
Other39
Total assets held for sale$1,376
LIABILITIES 
Trade payables$16
Other39
Total liabilities held for sale$55
We incurred aggregate deal costsThe balances held for sale at December 25, 2021 included inventory in our International segment related to these divestituresthe Cheese Transaction and certain manufacturing equipment and land use rights across the globe. The balances held for sale at December 26, 2020 primarily related to the Cheese Transaction, a business in our International segment, and certain manufacturing equipment and land use rights across the globe. We recorded non-cash goodwill impairment losses of $3$300 million in 2018.

the third quarter of 2020 related to the Cheese Transaction. As a result, goodwill held for sale in the table above is presented net of cumulative goodwill impairment losses of $300 million at December 26, 2020.

Note 6. Integration and5. Restructuring ExpensesActivities
As part of our restructuring activities, we incur expenses that qualify as exit and disposal costs under U.S. GAAP. These include severance and employee benefit costs and other exit costs. Severance and employee benefit costs primarily relate to cash severance, non-cash severance, including accelerated equity award compensation expense, and pension and other termination benefits. Other exit costs primarily relate to lease and contract terminations. We also incur expenses that are an integral component of, and directly attributable to, our restructuring activities, which do not qualify as exit and disposal costs under U.S. GAAP. These include asset-related costs and other implementation costs. Asset-related costs primarily relate to accelerated depreciation and asset impairment charges. Other implementation costs primarily relate to start-up costs of new facilities, professional fees, asset relocation costs, costs to exit facilities, and costs associated with restructuring benefit plans.
Employee severance and other termination benefit packages are primarily determined based on established benefit arrangements, local statutory requirements, orand historical benefit practices. We recognize the contractual component of these benefits when payment is probable and estimable; additional elements of severance and termination benefits associated with non-recurring benefits are recognized ratably over each employee’s required future service period. Charges for accelerated depreciation are recognized on long-lived assets that will be taken out of service before the end of their normal service, in which case depreciation estimates are revised to reflect the use of the asset over its shortened useful life. Asset impairments establish a new fair value basis for assets held for disposal or sale, and those assets are written down to expected net realizable value if carrying value exceeds fair value. All other costs are recognized as incurred.
Integration Program:
At the end of 2017, we had substantially completed our multi-year program announced following the 2015 Merger (the “Integration Program”), which was designed to reduce costs and integrate and optimize our combined organization, primarily in the U.S. and Canada segments. Overall, as part of the Integration Program, we closed net six factories, consolidated our distribution network, and eliminated 4,900 positions. Approximately 65% of total Integration Program costs were reflected in cost of products sold, and approximately 60% were cash expenditures.
As of December 29, 2018, we had incurred cumulative pre-tax costs of $2,146 million, including $92 million in 2018, $316 million in 2017, and $887 million in 2016. The $2,146 million of cumulative pre-tax costs included $541 million of severance and employee benefit costs, $889 million of non-cash asset-related costs, $609 million of other implementation costs, and $107 million of other exit costs. The related amounts incurred in 2018 were $2 million of severance and employee benefit costs, $32 million of non-cash asset-related costs, $59 million of other implementation costs, and $1 million of credits in other exit costs.
Our cumulative pre-tax costs related to the Integration Program, as well as the associated costs for the year ended December 30, 2017, reflect the restatements described in Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements.
As of December 29, 2018, we do not expect to incur significant additional expenses related to the Integration Program.
Our liability balance for Integration Program costs that qualify as exit and disposal costs under U.S. GAAP (i.e., severance and employee benefit costs and other exit costs) was (in millions):
 Severance and Employee Benefit Costs 
Other Exit Costs(a)
 Total
Balance at December 30, 2017$24
 $22
 $46
Charges/(credits)2
 (1) 1
Cash payments(12) (2) (14)
Non-cash utilization(9) (19) (28)
Balance at December 29, 2018$5
 $
 $5
(a) Other exit costs primarily consist of lease and contract terminations.
The Integration Program liability at December 29, 2018 relates to the elimination of salaried positions in Canada. We expect the majority of this liability to be paid by the end of 2019.


Restructuring Activities:
In addition to our Integration Program in North America, weWe have other restructuring programs globally, which are focused primarily on workforce reduction and factory closure and consolidation, and benefit plan restructuring. Relatedconsolidation. In 2021, we eliminated approximately 430 positions related to these programs,programs. As of December 25, 2021, we expect to eliminate approximately 1,900750 additional positions 1,400in 2022, primarily outside of which were eliminated in 2018. These programsthe United States and Canada. In 2021, restructuring activities resulted in expenses of $368$84 million in 2018, including $48and included $34 million of severance and employee benefit costs $63 million of non-cash asset-related costs, $251and $50 million of other implementation costs, and $6 millioncosts. Restructuring activities resulted in income of other exit costs. Other implementation costs included a non-cash settlement charge related to the settlement of our Canadian salaried and Canadian hourly defined benefit pension plans in 2018. See Note 13, Postemployment Benefit Plans, for additional information. Other restructuring program expenses totaled $118$2 million in 20172020 and $125expenses of $108 million in 2016.2019.
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Our net liability balance for restructuring project costs that qualify as exit and disposal costs under U.S. GAAP (i.e., severance and employee benefit costs and other exit costs) was (in millions):
 Severance and Employee Benefit Costs 
Other Exit Costs(a)
 Total
Balance at December 30, 2017$16
 $25
 $41
Charges/(credits)48
 6
 54
Cash payments(35) (12) (47)
Non-cash utilization3
 14
 17
Balance at December 29, 2018$32
 $33
 $65
(a) Other exit costs primarily consist of lease and contract terminations.
Severance and Employee Benefit CostsOther Exit CostsTotal
Balance at December 26, 2020$10 $20 $30 
Charges/(credits)34 — 34 
Cash payments(17)(4)(21)
Balance at December 25, 2021$27 $16 $43 
We expect the majority of the liability for severance and employee benefit costs as of December 29, 201825, 2021 to be paid by the end of 2019.2022. The liability for other exit costs primarily relates to lease obligations. The cash impact of these obligations will continue for the duration of the lease terms, which expire between 20192022 and 2026.
Total Integration and Restructuring:Expenses/(Income):
Total expense/(income) related to the Integration Program and restructuring activities by income statement caption, were (in millions):
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Severance and employee benefit costs - Cost of products sold$12 $— $(3)
Severance and employee benefit costs - SG&A21 14 
Severance and employee benefit costs - Other expense/(income)— 
Asset-related costs - Cost of products sold— 13 29 
Asset-related costs - SG&A— — 
Other costs - Cost of products sold(33)22 
Other costs - SG&A49 34 32 
Other costs - Other expense/(income)— (17)
$84 $(2)$108 
   As Restated & Recast As Recast
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Severance and employee benefit costs - COGS$12
 $9
 $41
Severance and employee benefit costs - SG&A32
 26
 96
Severance and employee benefit costs - Other expense/(income), net6
 (149) 20
Asset-related costs - COGS59
 191
 496
Asset-related costs - SG&A36
 26
 41
Other costs - COGS123
 264
 162
Other costs - SG&A35
 67
 156
Other costs - Other expense/(income), net157
 
 
 $460
 $434
 $1,012
Total expense/(income) for the year ended December 30, 2017 reflects the restatements described in Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements.


We do not include Integration Program andour restructuring expensesactivities within Segment Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in Note 22, 21, Segment Reporting). The pre-tax impact of allocating such expenses to our segments would have been (in millions):
 December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
United States$$(10)$37 
International22 (15)29 
Canada14 18 
General corporate expenses47 24 
$84 $(2)$108 
   As Restated  
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
United States$205
 $270
 $759
Canada176
 34
 45
EMEA16
 56
 85
Rest of World25
 13
 6
General corporate expenses38
 61
 117
 $460
 $434
 $1,012
In the first quarter of 2018, we reorganized our segment structure to move our Middle East and Africa businesses from the Rest of World segment to the EMEA reportable segment. We have reflected this change in all historical periods presented. This change did not have a material impact on our current or any prior period results. See Note 22, Segment Reporting, for additional information.
In addition, total expense/(income) for the year ended December 30, 2017 reflects the restatements described in Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements.
Note 7.6. Restricted Cash
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents, as reported on our consolidated balance sheets, to cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, as reported on our consolidated statements of cash flows (in millions):
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents$3,445 $3,417 
Restricted cash included in other non-current assets
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$3,446 $3,418 
At December 26, 2020, cash and cash equivalents excluded amounts classified as held for sale. See Note 4, Acquisitions and Divestitures, for additional information.
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 December 29,
2018
 December 30, 2017
Cash and cash equivalents$1,130
 $1,629
Restricted cash included in other current assets1
 140
Restricted cash included in other non-current assets5
 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$1,136
 $1,769

Our restricted cash at December 30, 2017 primarily related to withholding taxes on our common stock dividends to our only significant international shareholder, 3G Capital.

Note 8.7. Inventories
Inventories consisted of the following (in millions):
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
Packaging and ingredients$571 $482 
Spare parts208 219 
Work in process268 268 
Finished product1,682 1,804 
Inventories$2,729 $2,773 
   As Restated
 December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017
Packaging and ingredients$510
 $560
Work in process343
 384
Finished product1,814
 1,816
Inventories$2,667
 $2,760
At December 29, 2018,25, 2021 and December 26, 2020, inventories excluded amounts classified as held for sale. See Note 5, 4, Acquisitions and Divestitures, for additional information. Additionally,
In the first quarter of 2021, we reclassified certain balances from prepaid expenses to inventories at December 30, 2017 reflect the restatements described inon our consolidated balance sheets. See Note 2, Restatement1, Basis of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements.

Presentation, for additional information.

Note 9.8. Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following (in millions):
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
Land$207 $219 
Buildings and improvements2,508 2,514 
Equipment and other6,957 6,914 
Construction in progress1,002 792 
10,674 10,439 
Accumulated depreciation(3,868)(3,563)
Property, plant and equipment, net$6,806 $6,876 
   As Restated
 December 29, 2018 December 30,
2017
Land$218
 $250
Buildings and improvements2,375
 2,232
Equipment and other5,904
 5,323
Construction in progress1,165
 1,345
 9,662
 9,150
Accumulated depreciation(2,584) (2,089)
Property, plant and equipment, net$7,078
 $7,061
At December 29, 2018,25, 2021 and December 26, 2020, property, plant and equipment, net, excluded amounts classified as held for sale. See Note 5, 4, Acquisitions and Divestitures, for additional information. Additionally, property, plantDepreciation expense was $671 million in 2021, $705 million in 2020, and equipment balances at December 30, 2017 reflect the restatements described$708 million in Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements.2019.
Note 10.9. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill:
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by segment, were (in millions):
United StatesInternationalCanadaTotal
Balance at December 26, 2020$28,429 $3,160 $1,500 $33,089 
Impairment losses(35)(53)— (88)
Acquisitions— 74 — 74 
Divestitures(1,653)— (9)(1,662)
Translation adjustments and other(127)(117)
Balance at December 25, 2021$26,745 $3,054 $1,497 $31,296 
 United States Canada EMEA Rest of World Total
Balance at December 30, 2017 (As Restated)$33,701
 $5,246
 $3,238
 $2,640
 $44,825
Impairment losses(4,104) (1,947) 
 (957) (7,008)
Reclassified to assets held for sale
 (496) 
 (173) (669)
Acquisitions
 16
 
 25
 41
Translation adjustments and other
 (381) (164) (141) (686)
Balance at December 29, 2018$29,597
 $2,438
 $3,074
 $1,394
 $36,503
Goodwill atAt December 30, 2017 reflects26, 2020, goodwill excluded amounts classified as held for sale related to the restatements describedCheese Transaction, which closed in Note 2, Restatementthe fourth quarter of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements.
In2021. Additionally, the amounts included in divestitures in the table above represent the goodwill that was previously reclassified to assets held for sale and tested and determined to be partially impaired in connection with the Nuts Transaction. The resulting impairment loss of $230 million was recognized in the first quarter of 2018, we reorganized our segment structure to move our Middle East and Africa businesses from2021. The Nuts Transaction closed in the Restsecond quarter of World segment to the EMEA reportable segment. We have reflected this change in all historical periods presented. Accordingly, the segment goodwill balances at December 30, 2017 reflect an increase of $179 million in EMEA and a corresponding decrease in Rest of World. This change did not have a material impact on our current or any prior period results.2021. See Note 22, Segment Reporting, for additional information.
See Note 5, 4, Acquisitions and Divestitures, for additional information related to our acquisitions in 2018, as well asthe Cheese Transaction and the Nuts Transaction and their financial statement impacts.
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2021 Goodwill Impairment Testing
In the first quarter of 2021, we announced the Nuts Transaction and determined that the Nuts Disposal Group was held for sale. Accordingly, based on a relative fair value allocation, we reclassified $1.7 billion of goodwill to assets held for sale, at December 29, 2018which included a portion of goodwill from 4 of our reporting units. The Nuts Transaction primarily affected our Kids, Snacks, and Beverages (“KSB”) reporting unit but also affected, to a lesser extent, our Enhancers, Specialty, and Away From Home (“ESA”), Canada Foodservice, and Puerto Rico reporting units. These reporting units were evaluated for impairment prior to their representative inclusion in the Nuts Disposal Group as well as on a post-reclassification basis. The fair value of all reporting units was determined to be in excess of their carrying amounts in both scenarios and, therefore, no impairment was recorded.
We test our reporting units for impairment annually as of the first day of our second quarter, which was March 28, 2021 for our 2021 annual impairment test. In performing this test, we incorporated information that was known through the date of filing of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 26, 2021. We utilized the discounted cash flow method under the income approach to estimate the fair value of our reporting units. As a result of our 2021 annual impairment test, we recognized a non-cash impairment loss of approximately $35 million in SG&A in the second quarter of 2021 related to our Puerto Rico reporting unit within our United States segment. With the update of our five-year operating plan in the second quarter of 2021, we established a revised downward outlook for net sales for this reporting unit. After the impairment, the goodwill carrying amount of the Puerto Rico reporting unit is approximately $14 million.
In the fourth quarter of 2021, we completed the Assan Foods Acquisition and the BR Spices Acquisition, both in our International segment. We assigned the goodwill related to the Canada Natural Cheese TransactionAssan Foods Acquisition to our EMEA East reporting unit and the Heinz India Transaction.
Our goodwill balance consists of 20related to the BR Spices Acquisition to our Latin America (“LATAM”) reporting unit. Prior to these acquisitions, the EMEA East and LATAM reporting units had no goodwill carrying amounts due to previous impairments. The acquisitions changed the composition of each of the reporting units, triggering an interim impairment test. We determined that the carrying amount of each reporting unit exceeded its fair value as of December 25, 2021. As a result, we recognized a non-cash impairment loss of $53 million in SG&A in our International segment, which represented all of the goodwill of the EMEA East and LATAM reporting units.
As of December 25, 2021, we maintain 14 reporting units, 9 of which comprise our goodwill balance. These 9 reporting units had an aggregate goodwill carrying amount of $36.5$31.3 billion asat December 25, 2021. As of December 29, 2018. their latest 2021 impairment testing date, 6 reporting units had 20% or less fair value over carrying amount and an aggregate goodwill carrying amount of $28.3 billion, 2 reporting units had between 20-50% fair value over carrying amount and a goodwill carrying amount of $2.2 billion, and 1 reporting unit had over 50% fair value over carrying amount and a goodwill carrying amount of $961 million.
We test our reporting units for impairment annually as of the first day of our second quarter, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount.
Accumulated impairment losses to goodwill were $10.9 billion at December 25, 2021 and $10.5 billion at December 26, 2020.
2020 Goodwill Impairment Testing
As previously disclosed, in the first quarter of 2020, following changes to our internal reporting and reportable segments, the composition of certain of our reporting units changed, and we performed an interim impairment test (or transition test) on the affected reporting units on both a pre- and post-reorganization basis.
We performed our 2018pre-reorganization impairment test as of December 29, 2019, which was our first day of 2020. There were no impairment losses resulting from our pre-reorganization impairment test.
We performed our post-reorganization impairment test as of December 29, 2019. There were 6 reporting units in scope for our post-reorganization impairment test: Northern Europe, Continental Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan (“ANJ”), Latin America (“LATAM”), and Puerto Rico. As a result of our post-reorganization impairment test, we recognized a non-cash impairment loss of $226 million in SG&A in the first quarter of 2020 related to 2 reporting units contained within our International segment, including $83 million related to our ANJ reporting unit and $143 million related to our LATAM reporting unit, which represented all of the goodwill associated with these reporting units. The remaining reporting units tested as part of our post-reorganization impairment test each had excess fair value over carrying amount as of December 29, 2019.
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We performed our 2020 annual impairment test as of April 1, 2018.March 29, 2020, which was the first day of our second quarter in 2020. We utilized the discounted cash flow method under the income approach to estimate the fair value of our reporting units. Through the performance of the 2020 annual impairment test, we identified impairments related to our U.S. Foodservice, Canada Retail, Canada Foodservice, and EMEA East reporting units. As a result, of our 2018 annual impairment test, we recognized a non-cash impairment loss of $133$1.8 billion in SG&A in the second quarter of 2020, which included an $815 million impairment loss in our Canada Retail reporting unit within our Canada segment, a $655 million impairment loss in our U.S. Foodservice reporting unit within our United States segment, a $205 million impairment loss in our Canada Foodservice reporting unit within our Canada segment, and a $142 million impairment loss in our EMEA East reporting unit within our International segment. These impairments were primarily due to the completion of our enterprise strategy and five-year operating plan in the second quarter of 2020.
As previously disclosed, in the third quarter of 2020, following changes to our United States zone reporting structure, the composition of certain of our reporting units changed and we performed an interim impairment test (or transition test) on the affected reporting units on both a pre- and post-reorganization basis.
We performed our pre-reorganization impairment test as of June 28, 2020, which was our first day of the third quarter of 2020. There were no impairment losses resulting from this pre-reorganization impairment test.
We performed our post-reorganization impairment test as of June 28, 2020. There were 3 reporting units in scope for our post-reorganization impairment test: ESA, KSB, and Meal Foundations and Coffee (“MFC”). These reporting units, which were tested as part of this post-reorganization impairment test, each had excess fair value over carrying amount as of June 28, 2020.
Additionally, in the third quarter of 2020, we announced the Cheese Transaction and determined that the Cheese Disposal Group was held for sale. Accordingly, based on a relative fair value allocation, we reclassified $580 million of goodwill to assets held for sale, which included a portion of goodwill from 7 of our reporting units. Following the reclassification of a portion of goodwill from our reporting units, we determined that a triggering event had occurred for the remaining portion of each of the impacted reporting units, and we tested each for impairment as of September 15, 2020, the triggering event date. The triggering event impairment test did not result in an impairment of the remaining portion of any impacted reporting units.
In the third quarter of 2020, we recorded a non-cash impairment loss of $300 million in SG&A, which was related to our Australiathe Cheese Disposal Group’s goodwill. See Note 4, Acquisitions and New Zealand reporting unit within our Rest of World segment primarily due to anticipatedDivestitures, for additional information on the Cheese Transaction and sustained margin declines in the region. The goodwill carrying amount of this reporting unit was $509 million prior to its impairment.financial statement impacts.
For the fourth quarter of 2018, in2019 Goodwill Impairment Testing
In connection with the preparation of our year-endfirst quarter 2019 financial statements, we assessed the changes in circumstances that occurred during the quarter to determine if it was more likely than not that the fair values of any reporting units were below their carrying amounts. Although our annual impairment test is performed during the second quarter, we perform this qualitative assessment each interim reporting period.


While there was no single determinative event or factor, the consideration in totality of several factors that developed during the fourth quarter of 2018 led us to concludeconcluded that it was more likely than not that the fair values of seven3 of our 20pre-reorganization reporting units including U.S. Grocery, U.S. Refrigerated, Canada Retail, Australia(EMEA East, Brazil and New Zealand, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, and Other Latin America Exports) were below their carrying amounts. These factors included: (i) a sustained decrease in our share price in November and December of 2018, which reduced our market capitalization below the book value of net assets; (ii) the completion of our fourth quarter results, which were below management’s expectations due to several factorsAs such as higher than expected supply chain costs and increased competition; (iii) the development and approval of our 2019 annual operating plan in December 2018, which provided additional insights into expectations and priorities for the coming years, such as lower growth and margin expectations; (iv) the announcement in November 2018 to sell certain assets in our natural cheese portfolio in Canada, which changed the composition and use of the remaining assets and brands in the associated reporting unit; (v) fluctuations in foreign exchange rates in certain countries; (vi) increased interest rates in certain locations, including an increase in the United States in December 2018; and (vii) increased and prolonged economic and regulatory uncertainty in the United States and global economies as of the end of December 2018.
As we determined that it was more likely than not that the fair values of these seven reporting units were below their carrying amounts, we performed an interim impairment test on these reporting units as of December 29, 2018. After assessing the totality of circumstances, we determined that each of the remaining 13 reporting units was unlikely to have a fair value below carrying amount.
March 30, 2019. As a result of our interim impairment test, we recognized a non-cash impairment loss of $6.9 billion$620 million in SG&A relatedin the first quarter of 2019. We recorded a $286 million impairment loss in our EMEA East reporting unit, a $205 million impairment loss in our Brazil reporting unit, and a $129 million impairment loss in our Latin America Exports reporting unit. The impairment of the Brazil reporting unit represented all of the goodwill of that reporting unit. We determined the factors contributing to fivethe impairment loss were the result of circumstances that arose during the first quarter of 2019. These reporting units including U.S. Refrigerated, Canada Retail, Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, and Other Latin America. The other two reporting units we tested were determined to not be impaired.part of our International segment as discussed above.
We performed our 2019 annual impairment test as of March 31, 2019, which was the first day of our second quarter in 2019. We utilized the discounted cash flow method under the income approach to estimate the fair value of our reporting units. DriversThrough the performance of these impairment losses, by reporting unit, were as follows:
We recognized a $4.1 billion impairment loss in our U.S. Refrigerated reporting unit within our United States segment due to revised 2019 base and future year margin expectations, primarily in the natural cheese and meats categories, and, to a lesser extent, expectations for lower long-term net sales growth in the natural and processed cheese categories. Changes in future year margin expectations were primarily driven by sustained increases in supply chain costs, expectations for lower pricing to maintain competitive positioning, and expectations for increased marketing investments, primarily in response to private label competition, as well as customer-driven packaging investments. Changes in expectations for lower long-term net sales growth were primarily due to sustained private label competition and anticipated trends in consumer preferences. Our revised expectations were based on the completion of our fourth quarter results, which were below management’s expectations, and the development of our 2019 annual operating plan in December 2018. Additionally, our revised expectations were based on the development of our global five-year operating plan, which commenced in November 2018 andimpairment test, we expectidentified an impairment related to be completed in 2019. The goodwill carrying amount of the U.S. Refrigerated reporting unit (one of our pre-reorganization reporting units). As a result, we recognized a non-cash impairment loss of $118 million in SG&A in the second quarter of 2019 within our United States segment. This impairment was $11.3 billion priorprimarily due to its impairment.an increase in the discount rate used for fair value estimation.
In the fourth quarter of 2019, in connection with the preparation of our year-end financial statements, we determined that it was more likely than not that the fair values of 3 of our pre-reorganization reporting units (Australia and New Zealand, Latin America Exports, and Northeast Asia) were below their carrying amounts. As such, we performed an interim impairment test on these reporting units as of December 28, 2019. As a result of our interim impairment test, we recognized a non-cash impairment loss of $453 million in SG&A in the fourth quarter of 2019. We recognized a $1.9 billion$357 million non-cash impairment loss in our Canada RetailAustralia and New Zealand reporting unit within our Canada segment due to lower positive net sales growth expectations and revised 2019 base and future year margin expectations, as well as the reassessment of our Canadian operations following the announcement in November to sell certain assets in our natural cheese portfolio in Canada. We revised our net sales growth expectations primarily due to our expected exit of the natural cheese category and expected declines in the coffee category (exclusive of our coffee business acquisition in Canada in 2018). Our revised expectations were based on the completion of our fourth quarter results, which were below management’s expectations, and the development of our 2019 annual operating plan in December 2018. Changes in future year margin expectations were primarily driven by sustained increases in supply chain costs and expectations for lower pricing to maintain competitive positioning. The goodwill carrying amount of the Canada Retail reporting unit was $4.0 billion prior to its impairment.
We recognized a $315$96 million non-cash impairment loss in our Southeast AsiaLatin America Exports reporting unit. The impairment of the Australia and New Zealand reporting unit within our Rest of World segment due to margin and net sales declines in the seafood and seasonal cordials categories and foreign exchange rate declines in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Our revised expectations were based on the completion of our fourth quarter results, which were below management’s expectations, and the development of our 2019 annual operating plan in December 2018. This impairment representsrepresented all of the goodwill of that reporting unit. We determined the Southeastfactors contributing to the impairment loss were the result of circumstances that arose during the fourth quarter of 2019. These reporting units were part of our International segment as discussed above. We concluded that an impairment charge was not required for our Northeast Asia reporting unit.
We recognized a $302 million impairment loss in our Northeast Asia reporting unit within our Rest of World segment due to margin and net sales declines as well as foreign exchange rate declines in Japan and Korea. Our revised expectations were based on the completion of our fourth quarter results, which were below management’s expectations, and the development of our 2019 annual operating plan in December 2018. The goodwill carrying amount of the Northeast Asia reporting unit was $391 million prior to its impairment.
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We recognized a $207 million impairment loss in our Other Latin America reporting unit within our Rest of World segment due to net sales and margin declines in the region. Our revised expectations were based on the completion of our fourth quarter results, which were below management’s expectations, and the development of our 2019 annual operating plan in December 2018. This impairment represents all of the goodwill of the Other Latin America reporting unit.
The goodwill carrying amounts associated with an additional four reporting units, which each had excess fair value over its carrying amount of 20% or less, were $18.5 billion for U.S. Grocery, $424 million for Latin America Exports, $404 million for Southeast Europe, and $367 million for Australia and New Zealand as of December 29, 2018.
Accumulated impairment losses to goodwill were $7.0 billion at December 29, 2018.Additional Goodwill Considerations
Fair value determinations require considerable judgment and are sensitive to changes in underlying assumptions, estimates, and market factors. Estimating the fair value of individual reporting units requires us to make assumptions and estimates regarding our future plans, as well as industry, economic, and regulatory conditions. These assumptions and estimates include estimated future annual net cash flows, income tax rates, discount rates, growth rates, and other market factors. If current expectations of future growth rates and margins are not met, if market factors outside of our control, such as discount rates, income tax rates, foreign currency exchange rates, or any factors that could be affected by COVID-19, change, or if management’s expectations or plans otherwise change, including as a result of the development ofupdates to our global five-yearlong-term operating plan,plans, then one or more of our reporting units might become impaired in the future. Additionally, any decisions to divest certain non-strategic assets has led and could in the future lead to goodwill impairments.
As discussed in Note 1, Basis of Presentation, during the fourth quarter of 2021, certain organizational changes were announced that will impact our future internal reporting and reportable segments. As a result of these changes, we plan to combine our United States and Canada zones to form the North America zone, and expect to have 2 reportable segments, North America and International. We expect that any change to our reportable segments would be effective in the second quarter of 2022. These changes are also expected to affect our reporting unit structure and will require an interim impairment test (or transition test) in the second quarter of 2022.
In 2020 and 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic has produced a short-term beneficial financial impact to our consolidated results. Retail sales have increased compared to pre-pandemic periods due to higher than anticipated consumer demand for our products. The foodservice channel, however, has experienced a negative impact from prolonged social distancing mandates limiting access to and capacity at away-from-home establishments for a longer period of time than was expected when they were originally put in place. Our Canada Foodservice reporting unit is the most exposed of our reporting units to the long-term impacts to away-from-home establishments as it is our only standalone foodservice reporting unit. While our other reporting units have varying levels of exposure to the foodservice channel, they also have exposure to the retail channel, which offsets some of the risk associated with the potential long-term impacts of shifts in net sales between retail and away-from-home establishments. Our Canada Foodservice reporting unit was impaired during our 2020 annual impairment test, reflecting our best estimate at that time of the future outlook and risks of this business. The Canada Foodservice reporting unit maintains an aggregate goodwill carrying amount of approximately $154 million as of December 25, 2021. A number of factors could result in further future impairments of our foodservice (or away-from-home) businesses, including but not limited to: mandates around closures of dining rooms in restaurants, distancing of people within establishments resulting in fewer customers, the total number of restaurant closures, changes in consumer preferences or regulatory requirements over product formats (e.g., table top packaging vs. single serve packaging), and consumer trends of dining-in versus dining-out. Given the evolving nature of, and uncertainty driven by, the COVID-19 pandemic, we will continue to evaluate the impact on our reporting units as adverse changes to these assumptions could result in future impairments.
Our reporting units that were impaired in 2018 were written down to their respective fair values resulting in zero excess fair value over carrying amount as of their latest 2018the applicable impairment testingtest dates. Accordingly, these and other individual reporting units that have 20% or less excess fair value over carrying amount as of their latest 2021 impairment testing date have a heightened risk of future impairments if any assumptions, estimates, or market factors change in the future. Reporting units with a heightened risk of future impairments had an aggregate goodwill carrying amount of $29.0 billion at December 29, 2018 and included: U.S. Grocery, U.S. Refrigerated, Canada Retail, Latin America Exports, Southeast Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and Northeast Asia. Of the $29.0 billion with a heightened risk of future impairments, $9.3 billion is attributable to reporting units with 0% excess fair value over carrying amount. Although the remaining reporting units have more than 20% excess fair value over carrying amount as of their latest 20182021 impairment testing date, these amounts are also primarily associated with the 2013 Heinz acquisitionAcquisition and the 2015 Merger and are recorded on theour consolidated balance sheet at their estimated acquisition date fair values. Therefore, if any assumptions, estimates, or market factors change in the future, these amounts are also susceptible to impairments.
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Changes in the carrying amount of indefinite-lived intangible assets, which primarily consisted of trademarks, were (in millions):
Balance at December 26, 2020$42,267 
Impairment losses(1,307)
Divestitures(1,487)
Translation adjustments(54)
Balance at December 25, 2021$39,419 
Balance at December 30, 2017$53,655
Impairment losses(8,925)
Reclassified to assets held for sale(341)
Transfers to definite-lived intangible assets(72)
Translation adjustments(351)
Balance at December 29, 2018$43,966
At December 26, 2020, indefinite-lived intangible assets excluded amounts classified as held for sale related to the Cheese Transaction, which closed in the fourth quarter of 2021. Indefinite-lived intangible assetsasset amounts included in divestitures in the table above represent amounts previously reclassified to assets held for sale includedrelated to the Cracker Barrel Planterstrademarkin Canada and Complan and Glucon-D trademarksconnection with the Nuts Transaction, which closed in India.the second quarter of 2021. See Note 5, 4, Acquisitions and Divestitures, for additional information on assets held for sale at December 29, 2018 related to the Canada Natural Cheese Transaction and the Heinz IndiaNuts Transaction.
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2021 Indefinite-Lived Intangible Asset Impairment Testing
We performed our 2021 annual impairment test as of March 28, 2021, which was the first day of our second quarter in 2021. As a result of our 2021 annual impairment test, we recognized a non-cash impairment loss of $69 million in SG&A in the second quarter of 2021 related to 2 brands, Plasmon and Maxwell House. We recorded non-cash impairment losses of $45 million in our International segment related to Plasmon and $24 million in our United States segment related to Maxwell House, consistent with the ownership of the trademarks. The impairment of the Plasmon brand was largely due to downward revised revenue expectations for infant nutrition in Italy. The impairment of the Maxwell House brand was primarily due to downward revised revenue expectations for mainstream coffee in the U.S. These brands had an aggregate carrying amount of $822 million prior to this impairment and $753 million after this impairment.
In the fourth quarter of 2021, following the monetization of the licensed portions of the Kraft and Velveeta brands in connection with the closing of the Cheese Transaction, we performed an interim impairment test on these brands as of November 29, 2021, the Cheese Transaction Closing Date. While the Velveeta brand had a fair value in excess of its carrying amount, the Kraft brand had a fair value below its carrying amount. Accordingly, we recorded a non-cash impairment loss of $1.2 billion in SG&A in the fourth quarter of 2021 related to the Kraft brand. We recognized this impairment loss in our United States segment, consistent with the ownership of the Kraft trademark.
Our indefinite-lived intangible asset balance primarily consists of a number of individual brands, which had an aggregate carrying amount of $44.0$39.4 billion asat December 25, 2021. As of December 29, 2018.their latest 2021 impairment testing date, brands with 20% or less fair value over carrying amount had an aggregate carrying amount after impairment of $21.3 billion, brands with between 20-50% fair value over carrying amount had an aggregate carrying amount of $6.5 billion, and brands that had over 50% fair value over carrying amount had an aggregate carrying amount of $11.8 billion. We test our brands for impairment annually as of the first day of our second quarter, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate it is more likely than not that the fair value of a brand is less than its carrying amount.
2020 Indefinite-Lived Intangible Asset Impairment Testing
We performed our 20182020 annual impairment test as of April 1, 2018.March 29, 2020, which was the first day of our second quarter in 2020. As a result of our 20182020 annual impairment test, we recognized a non-cash impairment loss of $101$1.1 billion in SG&A in the second quarter of 2020 primarily related to 9 brands (Oscar Mayer, Maxwell House, Velveeta, Cool Whip, Plasmon, ABC, Classico, Wattie’s, and Planters), which included impairment losses of $949 million in our United States segment, $100 million in our International segment, and $7 million in our Canada segment, consistent with the ownership of the trademarks. We recognized a $626 million impairment loss related to the Oscar Mayer brand, a $140 million impairment loss related to the Maxwell House brand, and a $290 million impairment loss primarily related to 7 other brands (Velveeta, Cool Whip, Plasmon, ABC, Classico, Wattie’s, and Planters).
2019 Indefinite-Lived Intangible Asset Impairment Testing
We performed our 2019 annual impairment test as of March 31, 2019, which was the first day of our second quarter in 2019. As a result of our 2019 annual impairment test, we recognized a non-cash impairment loss of $474 million in SG&A in the second quarter of 2018. This impairment loss was due to net sales and margin declines2019 primarily related to the Quero brand in Brazil, which was valued using the relief from royalty method. The impairment loss was recorded in our Rest of World segment, consistent with the ownership of the trademark.
In the third quarter of 2018, we recognized a non-cash impairment loss of $215 million in SG&A related to the Smart Ones brand, which was valued using the relief from royalty method.6 brands (Miracle Whip, Velveeta, Lunchables, MaxwellHouse, Philadelphia, and CoolWhip). This impairment loss was primarily due to reduced future investment expectations and continued sales declines in the third quarter of 2018. The impairment loss was recorded in our United States segment, consistent with the ownership of the trademark. We transferred the remaining carrying amount of Smart Ones to definite-lived intangible assetstrademarks. The impairment for these brands was largely due to a shift in future investments to other brandsan increase in the frozendiscount rate assumptions used for the fair value estimations. These brands had an aggregate carrying value of $13.5 billion prior to this impairment and chilled foods category.$13.0 billion after this impairment.


ForIn the fourth quarter of 2018,2019, in connection with the preparation of our year-end financial statements, we assessed the changes in circumstances that occurred during the quarter to determine if it was more likely than not that the fair values of any brands were below their carrying amounts. Although our annual impairment test is performed during the second quarter, we perform this qualitative assessment each interim reporting period.
While there was no single determinative event or factor, the consideration in totality of several factors that developed during the fourth quarter of 2018 led us to conclude that it was more likely than not that the fair values of six of our brands, including Kraft, Philadelphia, Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, Cool Whip, and ABC, were below their carrying amounts. These factors were the same fourth quarter circumstances outlined in the goodwill impairment discussion above. As we determined that it was more likely than not that the fair values of these six2 of our brands,Maxwell House and Wattie’s, were below their carrying amounts,amounts. As a result, we performed an interim impairment test on these brands as of December 29, 2018. After assessing the totality of circumstances,28, 2019. While we determined that each of the remaining brandsWattie’s brand was unlikely to have a fair value below its carrying amount.
As a result of our interim test,not impaired, we recognized a non-cash impairment loss of $8.6 billion$213 million in SG&A related to five brands, including three that were valued using the excess earnings method (Kraft, OscarMayer, and Philadelphia) and two that were valued using the relief from royalty method (Velveeta and ABC). The other brand we tested was determined to not be impaired. The impairment losses for Kraft, OscarMayer, Philadelphia, and Velveeta were recorded in our United States segment, and the ABC impairment loss was recorded in our Rest of World segment, consistent with the ownership of each trademark. Driversthe Maxwell House trademark, in the fourth quarter of these impairment losses, by brand, were as follows:
2019. We recognized a $4.3 billiondetermined the factors contributing to the impairment loss related towere the Kraft brand, primarily due to lower long-term net sales growth expectations inresult of circumstances that arose during the natural cheese category in the United States, lower net sales growth expectations in the processed cheese category in the United States and Canada, and the exit of the natural cheese category in Canada announced in November 2018. Changes in expectations for lower net sales growth were primarily due to distribution losses driven by sustained private label competition and anticipated trends in consumer preferences. Our revised expectations were based on the completion of our fourth quarter results, which were below management’s expectations, and the development of our 2019 annual operating plan in December 2018. Additionally, our revised expectations were based on the development of our global five-year operating plan, which commenced in November 2018 and we expect to be completed in 2019. The carrying amount of the Kraft brand was $15.9 billion prior to its impairment.
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We recognized a $3.3 billion impairment loss related to the Oscar Mayer brand, primarily due to revised 2019 annual and future margin expectations in the United States. Changes in future year margin expectations were primarily driven by sustained increases in supply chain costs, expectations for lower pricing to maintain competitive positioning, and expectations for increased marketing investments and customer-driven packaging investments. Our revised expectations were based on the completion of our fourth quarter results, which were below management’s expectations, and the development of our 2019 annual operating plan in December 2018. Additionally, our revised expectations were based on the development of our global five-year operating plan, which commenced in November 2018 and we expect to be completed in 2019. The carrying amount of the Oscar Mayer brand was $6.6 billion prior to its impairment.
Additional Indefinite-Lived Intangible Asset Considerations
We recognized a $797 million impairment loss related to the Philadelphia brand, primarily due to revised 2019 annual and future margin expectations, and to a lesser extent, lower future positive net sales growth expectations in the United States. Changes in future year margin expectations were primarily driven by sustained increases in supply chain costs and expectations for lower pricing to maintain competitive positioning, as well as unfavorable changes in product mix and customer-driven packaging investments. Our revised expectations were based on the completion of our fourth quarter results, which were below management’s expectations, and the development of our 2019 annual operating plan in December 2018. Additionally, our revised expectations were based on the development of our global five-year operating plan, which commenced in November 2018 and we expect to be completed in 2019. The carrying amount of the Philadelphia brand was $6.7 billion prior to its impairment.
We recognized a $168 million impairment loss related to the Velveeta brand, primarily due to expectations for lower long-term net sales growth due to anticipated trends in consumer preferences. The carrying amount of the Velveeta brand was $2.5 billion prior to its impairment.
We recognized an $84 million impairment loss related to the ABC brand, primarily due to revised expectations of future net sales growth and margins in the seafood and seasonal cordials categories in Southeast Asia as well as foreign exchange rates in the regions in which this brand is sold. The carrying amount of the ABC brand was $357 million prior to its impairment.
The aggregate carrying amount associated with an additional six brands (Miracle Whip, Planters, A1, Cool Whip, Stove Top, and Quero), which each had excess fair value over its carrying amount of 20% or less, was $5.8 billion as of December 29, 2018.


As a result of our 2017 annual impairment testing, we recognized a non-cash impairment loss of $49 million in SG&A in the second quarter of 2017. This loss was due to continued declines in nutritional beverages in India. The loss was recorded in our EMEA segment as the related trademark is owned by an Italian subsidiary.
Fair value determinations require considerable judgment and are sensitive to changes in underlying assumptions, estimates, and market factors. Estimating the fair value of individual brands requires us to make assumptions and estimates regarding our future plans, as well as industry, economic, and regulatory conditions. These assumptions and estimates include estimated future annual net cash flows, income tax considerations, discount rates, growth rates, royalty rates, contributory asset charges, and other market factors. If current expectations of future growth rates and margins are not met, if market factors outside of our control, such as discount rates, income tax rates, foreign currency exchange rates, or any factors that could be affected by COVID-19, change, or if management’s expectations or plans otherwise change, including as a result of the development ofupdates to our global five-yearlong-term operating plan,plans, then one or more of our brands might become impaired in the future. Additionally, any decisions to divest certain non-strategic assets has led and could in the future lead to intangible asset impairments.
As we consider the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with regard to our indefinite-lived intangible assets, a number of factors could have a future adverse impact on our brands, including changes in consumer and consumption trends in both the short and long term, the extent of government mandates to shelter in place, total number of restaurant closures, economic declines, and reductions in consumer discretionary income. We have seen an increase in our retail business, as compared to pre-pandemic levels, in the short term that has more than offset declines in our foodservice business over the same period. Our brands are generally common across both the retail and foodservice businesses and the fair value of our brands are subject to a similar mix of positive and negative factors. Given the evolving nature and uncertainty driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, we will continue to evaluate the impact on our brands.
Our brands that were impaired in 2018 were written down to their respective fair values resulting in zero excess fair value over carrying amount as of their latest 2018the applicable impairment testingtest dates. Accordingly, these and other individual brands that have 20% or less excess fair value over carrying amount as of their latest 2021 impairment testing date have a heightened risk of future impairments if any assumptions, estimates, or market factors change in the future. Brands with a heightened risk of future impairments had an aggregate carrying amount of $29.3 billion at December 29, 2018 and included: Kraft, Philadelphia, Oscar Mayer, Velveeta, Miracle Whip, Planters, A1, Cool Whip, Stove Top, ABC, and Quero. Of the $29.3 billion with a heightened risk of future impairments, $24.0 billion is attributable to brands with 0% excess fair value over carrying amount. Although the remaining brands have more than 20% excess fair value over carrying amount as of their latest 20182021 impairment testing date, these amounts are also associated with the 2013 Heinz acquisitionAcquisition and the 2015 Merger and are recorded on theour consolidated balance sheet at their estimated acquisition date fair values. Therefore, if any assumptions, estimates, or market factors change in the future, these amounts are also susceptible to impairments.
Definite-lived intangible assets:
Definite-lived intangible assets were (in millions):
      As Restated
December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
Gross 
Accumulated
Amortization
 Net Gross 
Accumulated
Amortization
 NetGrossAccumulated
Amortization
NetGrossAccumulated
Amortization
Net
Trademarks$2,474
 $(402) $2,072
 $2,368
 $(287) $2,081
Trademarks$2,091 $(556)$1,535 $2,000 $(478)$1,522 
Customer-related assets4,097
 (681) 3,416
 4,231
 (544) 3,687
Customer-related assets3,617 (1,040)2,577 3,808 (942)2,866 
Other18
 (4) 14
 14
 (5) 9
Other17 (6)11 15 (3)12 
$6,589
 $(1,087) $5,502
 $6,613
 $(836) $5,777
$5,725 $(1,602)$4,123 $5,823 $(1,423)$4,400 
Definite-livedAt December 25, 2021 and December 26, 2020, definite-lived intangible asset balances at December 30, 2017 reflect the restatements described inassets excluded amounts classified as held for sale. See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements.4, Acquisitions and Divestitures, for additional information on amounts held for sale.
Amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets was $290$239 million in 2018, $2782021, $264 million in 2017,2020, and $267$286 million in 2016.2019. Aside from amortization expense, the changesdecrease in definite-lived intangible assets from December 30, 201726, 2020 to December 29, 201825, 2021 primarily reflectreflects the reclassificationassets sold in connection with the Nuts Transaction, including certain customer-related assets with a net carrying value of $133 million and the Corn Nuts trademark with a net carrying value of $25 million, the impact of foreign currency, and $9 million of non-cash impairment losses related to assets held for salea trademark in our International segment. These impacts were partially offset by $143 million of $96 million, additions of $100primarily related to the Cracker Barrel license in connection with the Cheese Transaction and $14 million related to purchase accountingassets reclassified as held and used. See Note 4, Acquisitions and Divestitures, for Cerebos, transfers of $72 million from indefinite-lived intangible assets, impairment losses of $3 million,additional information on the Nuts Transaction and foreign currency.the Cheese Transaction. The impairment of definite-lived intangible assets in 2018the second quarter of 2021 related to a trademark whichthat had a net carrying amountvalue that was deemed not to be recoverable. This $9 million non-cash impairment loss was recognized in SG&A. Definite-lived intangible assets reclassified to assets held for sale included customer-related assets in Canada and India and certain trademarks, including P’Tit Quebec in Canada. See Note 5, Acquisitions and Divestitures, for additional information related to our acquisition of Cerebos in 2018, as well as our assets held for sale at December 29, 2018.
We estimate that amortization expense related to definite-lived intangible assets will be approximately $284$240 million in 20192022 and approximately $2742023 and $230 million in each of the four fiscal years thereafter.following three years.
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Note 11.10. Income Taxes
Provision for/(Benefit from) Income Taxes:
Income/(loss) before income taxes and the provision for/(benefit from) income taxes, consisted of the following (in millions):
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Income/(loss) before income taxes:
United States$(215)$363 $796 
Non-U.S.1,923 667 1,865 
Total$1,708 $1,030 $2,661 
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes:
Current:
U.S. federal$1,421 $634 $466 
U.S. state and local120 91 116 
Non-U.S.185 287 439 
1,726 1,012 1,021 
Deferred:
U.S. federal(1,086)(232)(209)
U.S. state and local(211)(109)(7)
Non-U.S.255 (2)(77)
(1,042)(343)(293)
Total provision for/(benefit from) income taxes$684 $669 $728 
We record tax benefits related to the exercise of stock options and other equity instruments within our tax provision. Accordingly, we recognized a tax benefit in our consolidated statements of income of $8 million in 2021, $4 million in 2020, and $12 million in 2019 related to tax benefits upon the exercise of stock options and other equity instruments.
Effective Tax Rate:
The effective tax rate on income/(loss) before income taxes differed from the U.S. Tax Reform:federal statutory tax rate for the following reasons:
On December 22, 2017, U.S. Tax Reform legislation
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
U.S. federal statutory tax rate21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
Tax on income of foreign subsidiaries(12.9)%(26.1)%(7.5)%
U.S. state and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit(0.5)%0.6 %1.1 %
Audit settlements and changes in uncertain tax positions0.4 %3.7 %1.3 %
Global intangible low-taxed income5.5 %6.5 %1.8 %
Goodwill impairment4.7 %57.2 %9.3 %
(Losses)/gains related to acquisitions and divestitures12.9 %0.1 %1.0 %
Movement of valuation allowance reserves0.1 %(0.4)%1.3 %
Deferred tax effect of tax law changes9.8 %(2.1)%(0.5)%
Other(0.9)%4.5 %(1.4)%
Effective tax rate40.1 %65.0 %27.4 %
The provision for income taxes consists of provisions for federal, state, and foreign income taxes. We operate in an international environment; accordingly, the consolidated effective tax rate is a composite rate reflecting the earnings in various locations and the applicable tax rates. Additionally, the calculation of the percentage point impact of goodwill impairment and other items on the effective tax rate shown in the table above are affected by income/(loss) before income taxes. The percentage point impacts on the effective tax rates fluctuate due to income/(loss) before income taxes, which included goodwill and intangible asset impairment losses in all years presented in the table. Fluctuations in the amount of income generated across locations around the world could impact comparability of reconciling items between periods. Additionally, small movements in tax rates due to a change in tax law or a change in tax rates that causes us to revalue our deferred tax balances produces volatility in our effective tax rate.
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Our 2021 effective tax rate was enactedan expense of 40.1% on pre-tax income. Our effective tax rate was unfavorably impacted by rate reconciling items, primarily the tax impacts related to acquisitions and divestitures, which mainly reflect the impacts of the Nuts Transaction and Cheese Transaction, partially offset by current year capital losses; the revaluation of our deferred tax balances due to changes in international and state tax rates, mainly an increase in U.K. tax rates; the impact of the federal government. The legislation significantly changed U.S. tax laws by, among other things, lowering the federal corporate tax rate from 35.0% to 21.0%, effective January 1, 2018 and imposing a one-time toll charge on deemed repatriated earnings of foreign subsidiaries as of December 30, 2017. In addition, there were many new provisions, including changes to bonus depreciation, revised deductions for executive compensation and interest expense, a tax on global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”), the base erosion anti-abuse tax (“BEAT”),; and non-deductible goodwill impairments. These impacts were partially offset by a deduction for foreign-derived intangiblefavorable geographic mix of pre-tax income (“FDII”). While the corporatein various non-U.S. jurisdictions.
Our 2020 effective tax rate reduction was an expense of 65.0% on pre-tax income. Our effective January 1, 2018, we accounted for this anticipatedtax rate change in 2017,was unfavorably impacted by rate reconciling items, primarily related to non-deductible goodwill impairments, the periodimpact of enactment.


Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 issued by the SEC in December 2017 provided us with up to one year to finalize accounting forfederal tax on GILTI, and the impacts of U.S. Tax Reform and allowed for provisional estimates when actual amounts could not be determined. As of December 30, 2017, we had made estimatesrevaluation of our deferred tax balances due to changes in international tax laws. These impacts were partially offset by a more favorable geographic mix of pre-tax income in various non-U.S. jurisdictions and the favorable impact of establishing certain deferred tax assets for state tax deductions.
Our 2019 effective tax rate was an expense of 27.4% on pre-tax income. Our effective tax rate was unfavorably impacted by rate reconciling items, primarily related to non-deductible goodwill impairments, the impact of the federal tax on GILTI, an increase in uncertain tax position reserves, the establishment of certain state valuation allowance reserves, and the tax impacts from the Heinz India Transaction and Canada Natural Cheese Transaction. These impacts were partially offset by the reversal of certain withholding tax obligations and changes in estimates of certain 2018 U.S. income and deductions.
See Note 9, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, for additional information related to our impairment losses. See Note 4, Acquisitions and Divestitures, for additional information on the Nuts Transaction, Cheese Transaction, Heinz India Transaction, and Canada Natural Cheese Transaction.
Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities:
The tax effects of temporary differences and carryforwards that gave rise to deferred income tax benefitassets and liabilities consisted of the following (in millions):
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Intangible assets, net$10,215 $11,041 
Property, plant and equipment, net765 764 
Other335 183 
Deferred income tax liabilities11,315 11,988 
Deferred income tax assets:
Benefit plans(84)(177)
Deferred income(373)(29)
Other(557)(552)
Deferred income tax assets(1,014)(758)
Valuation allowance101 105 
Net deferred income tax liabilities$10,402 $11,335 
At December 26, 2020, deferred income tax liabilities excluded amounts classified as held for sale. See Note 4, Acquisitions and Divestitures, for additional information.
The decrease in net deferred income tax liabilities from December 26, 2020 to December 25, 2021 was primarily driven by a decrease in deferred income tax liabilities due to the disposition of intangible assets in connection with the Nuts Transaction and the Cheese Transaction and intangible asset impairment losses in 2021 as well as an increase in deferred income tax assets related to deferred income from the Cheese Divestiture Licenses. See Note 4, Acquisitions and Divestitures, for additional information related to the corporate rate change,Nuts Transaction and Cheese Transaction and their financial statement impacts. See Note 9, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, for additional information on the toll charge, certain components ofimpairment losses.
At December 25, 2021, foreign operating loss carryforwards totaled $511 million. Of that amount, $38 million expire between 2022 and 2041; the revaluationother $474 million do not expire. We have recorded $146 million of deferred tax assets related to these foreign operating loss carryforwards. Deferred tax assets of $57 million have been recorded for U.S. state and local operating loss carryforwards. These losses expire between 2022 and 2041.
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Uncertain Tax Positions:
At December 25, 2021, our unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions were $441 million. If we had recognized all of these benefits, the impact on our effective tax rate would have been $406 million. It is reasonably possible that our unrecognized tax benefits will decrease by as much as $38 million in the next 12 months primarily due to the progression of federal, state, and foreign audits in process. Our unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions are included in income taxes payable and other non-current liabilities including depreciationon our consolidated balance sheets.
The changes in our unrecognized tax benefits were (in millions):
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Balance at the beginning of the period$421 $406 $387 
Increases for tax positions of prior years13 13 28 
Decreases for tax positions of prior years(51)(34)(39)
Increases based on tax positions related to the current year75 57 60 
Decreases due to settlements with taxing authorities(1)(8)(20)
Decreases due to lapse of statute of limitations(16)(13)(10)
Balance at the end of the period$441 $421 $406 
Our unrecognized tax benefits increased during 2021 and executive compensation,2020 mainly as a result of a net increase for tax positions related to the current and prior years in the U.S. and certain state and foreign jurisdictions, which were partially offset by decreases related to audit settlements with federal, state, and foreign taxing authorities and statute of limitations expirations.
We include interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in our tax provision. Our provision for/(benefit from) income taxes included a $9 million expense in 2021 and a change$10 million expense in our indefinite reinvestment assertion. In connection with U.S. Tax Reform, we reassessed our international investment assertion2020 related to interest and no longer consider the historic earnings of our foreign subsidiariespenalties. The expense related to interest and penalties in 2019 was insignificant. Accrued interest and penalties were $81 million as of December 30, 201725, 2021 and $72 million as of December 26, 2020.
Other Income Tax Matters:
Tax Examinations:
In the normal course of business, we are subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world, including such major jurisdictions as Australia, Brazil, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. As of December 25, 2021, we have substantially concluded all national income tax matters through 2019 for the Netherlands, through 2016 for the United States, through 2016 for Australia, through 2012 for the United Kingdom and Canada, through 2014 for Italy, and through 2006 for Brazil. We have substantially concluded all U.S. state income tax matters through 2007.
Cash Held by International Subsidiaries:
Related to our undistributed historic earnings that are currently not considered to be indefinitely reinvested. We made an estimate of local country withholding taxes that would be owed when our historic earnings are distributed. Additionally,reinvested, we elected to account for the tax on GILTI as a period cost and thus did not adjust any of the deferred tax assets and liabilities of our foreign subsidiaries for U.S. Tax Reform.
Our initial accounting for U.S. Tax Reform as of December 30, 2017 resulted in a net tax benefit of approximately $7.0 billion, including an estimate of our deferred income tax benefit of approximately $7.5 billion related to the corporate rate change, which was partially offset by an estimate of $312 million for the toll charge and approximately $125 million for other tax expenses, including a change in our indefinite reinvestment assertion. Related to our indefinite reinvestment assertion change, we had recorded an estimate of deferred tax liabilities of $96 million on approximately $1.2 billion of historic earnings as of December 30, 2017.
In the first quarter of 2018, we recorded a measurement period adjustment to reduce income tax expense and reduce deferred tax liabilities each by approximately $20 million. We also recorded insignificant measurement period adjustments in the second, third, and fourth quarters of 2018.
As of December 29, 2018, we had finalized our accounting for U.S. Tax Reform. The final impact (the majority of which was recorded in 2017, the period of enactment) was a net tax benefit of approximately $7.1 billion, including a deferred tax benefit of approximately $7.5 billion related to the corporate rate change, partially offset by tax expense of $224 million related to the toll charge and $120 million for other tax expenses, including the deferred tax liability recorded for changing our indefinite reinvestment assertion. Related to our indefinite reinvestment assertion change, we had a deferred tax liability of $111 million on approximately $1.2 billion of historic earnings as of December 30, 2017.
Additionally, we recorded a deferred tax liability of $33approximately $10 million as of December 29, 2018 to reflect our investment in an Indian subsidiary that is no longer considered to be indefinitely reinvested. At the same time, we reversed $28on approximately $135 million of deferred tax liabilities related to local withholding tax obligations. As ofhistoric earnings at December 29, 2018, we have recorded25, 2021 and a deferred tax liability of $78approximately $20 million on $1.2 billionapproximately $300 million of historic earnings relatedat December 26, 2020. The deferred tax liability relates to local withholding taxes that will be owed when this cash is distributed.
WeSubsequent to January 1, 2018, we consider the unremitted current year earnings of certain international subsidiaries that impose local country taxes on dividends to be indefinitely reinvested. For those undistributed earnings considered to be indefinitely reinvested, our intent is to reinvest these funds in our international operations, and our current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate the accumulated earnings to fund our U.S. cash requirements. The amount of unrecognized deferred tax liabilities for local country withholding taxes that would be owed related to our current year2018 through 2021 accumulated earnings of certain international subsidiaries is approximately $20$50 million.

Divestitures:

Provision for/(Benefit from) Income Taxes:
Income/(loss) before incomeIn the second half of 2021, we paid approximately $700 million of cash taxes and the provision for/(benefit from) income taxes, consisted of the following (in millions):
   As Restated
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Income/(loss) before income taxes:     
United States$(10,305) $3,811
 $3,271
International(1,016) 1,639
 1,668
Total$(11,321) $5,450
 $4,939
      
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes:     
Current:     
U.S. federal$444
 $765
 $1,085
U.S. state and local134
 (47) 82
International322
 295
 238
 900
 1,013
 1,405
Deferred:     
U.S. federal(1,843) (6,590) (11)
U.S. state and local(121) 97
 (63)
International(3) (2) 2
 (1,967) (6,495) (72)
Total provision for/(benefit from) income taxes$(1,067) $(5,482) $1,333
Tax benefits related to the exercise of stock options and other equity instruments recorded directly to additional paid-in capital totaled $30 million in 2016. Nuts Transaction.
In the first quarterhalf of 2017,2022, we prospectively adopted ASU 2016-09. We now record tax benefitsexpect to pay cash taxes of approximately $620 million related to the exercise of stock options and other equity instruments within our tax provision, rather than within equity. Accordingly, we recognized a tax benefit in our statements of income of $12 million in 2018 and $22 million in 2017 related to tax benefits upon the exercise of stock options and other equity instruments.Cheese Transaction.
Effective Tax Rate:
The effective tax rate on income/(loss) before income taxes differed from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate for the following reasons:
   As Restated
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
U.S. federal statutory tax rate21.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 %
Tax on income of foreign subsidiaries3.4 % (4.8)% (3.6)%
Domestic manufacturing deduction % (1.5)% (2.0)%
U.S. state and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit1.6 % 1.1 % 0.8 %
Tax exempt income % (0.7)% (3.4)%
Deferred tax effect of statutory tax rate changes(0.9)% 0.3 % (2.0)%
Audit settlements and changes in uncertain tax positions(0.3)% (0.2)% 1.9 %
Venezuela nondeductible devaluation loss(0.4)%  % 0.3 %
U.S. Tax Reform discrete income tax benefit0.5 % (129.0)%  %
Global intangible low-taxed income(0.5)%  %  %
Goodwill impairment(15.1)%  %  %
Wind-up of non-U.S. pension plans(0.4)%  %  %
Other0.5 % (0.8)%  %
Effective tax rate9.4 % (100.6)% 27.0 %


The provision for income taxes consists of provisions for federal, state, and foreign income taxes. We operate in an international environment; accordingly, the consolidated effective tax rate is a composite rate reflecting the earnings in various locations and the applicable tax rates. Additionally, the calculation of the percentage point impact of U.S. Tax Reform, tax exempt income, and other items on the effective tax rate shown in the table above are affected by income/(loss) before income taxes. Fluctuations in the amount of income generated across locations around the world could impact comparability of reconciling items between periods. Additionally, small movements in tax rates due to a change in tax law or a change in tax rates that causes us to revalue our deferred tax balances produces volatility in our effective tax rate.
The 2018 effective tax rate was lower, primarily due to a decrease in the U.S. federal statutory rate, non-deductible items (including goodwill impairments, nonmonetary currency devaluation losses, and the wind-up of non-U.S. pension plans), the impact of the federal tax on GILTI, and the revaluation of our deferred tax balances due to changes in state tax laws following U.S. Tax Reform, which were partially offset by the benefit from intangible asset impairment losses in the fourth quarter of 2018. See Note 10, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, for additional information related to our impairment losses in the fourth quarter of 2018.
The tax provision for the 2017 tax year benefited from U.S. Tax Reform enacted on December 22, 2017. The related income tax benefit of 129.0% in 2017 primarily reflects adjustments to our deferred tax positions for the lower federal income tax rate, partially offset by our provision for the one-time toll charge.
The tax provision for the 2016 tax year included a benefit related to the tax effect of statutory tax rate changes, including a benefit related to the impact on deferred taxes of a 10-basis-point reduction in the state tax rate and a 100-basis-point statutory rate reduction in the United Kingdom.
Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities:
The tax effects of temporary differences and carryforwards that gave rise to deferred income tax assets and liabilities consisted of the following (in millions):
   As Restated
 December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017
Deferred income tax liabilities:   
Intangible assets, net$11,571
 $13,567
Property, plant and equipment, net735
 676
Other410
 288
Deferred income tax liabilities12,716
 14,531
Deferred income tax assets:   
Benefit plans(172) (212)
Other(470) (422)
Deferred income tax assets(642) (634)
Valuation allowance81
 80
Net deferred income tax liabilities$12,155
 $13,977
At December 29, 2018, deferred income tax liabilities excluded amounts classified as held for sale. See Note 5, Acquisitions and Divestitures, for additional information.
The decrease in deferred tax liabilities from December 30, 2017 to December 29, 2018 was primarily driven by intangible asset impairment losses recorded in the fourth quarter of 2018. See Note 10, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, for additional information.
At December 29, 2018, foreign operating loss carryforwards totaled $307 million. Of that amount, $26 million expire between 2019 and 2038; the other $281 million do not expire. We have recorded $86 million of deferred tax assets related to these foreign operating loss carryforwards. Deferred tax assets of $90 million have been recorded for U.S. state and local operating loss carryforwards. These losses expire between 2019 and 2038.
Uncertain Tax Positions:
At December 29, 2018, our unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions were $387 million. If we had recognized all of these benefits, the impact on our effective tax rate would have been $352 million. It is reasonably possible that our unrecognized tax benefits will decrease by as much as $54 million in the next 12 months primarily due to the progression of federal, state, and foreign audits in process. Our unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions are included in income taxes payable and other non-current liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets.


The changes in our unrecognized tax benefits were (in millions):
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Balance at the beginning of the period$408
 $389
 $353
Increases for tax positions of prior years9
 2
 59
Decreases for tax positions of prior years(81) (35) (18)
Increases based on tax positions related to the current year74
 135
 62
Decreases due to settlements with taxing authorities(3) (59) (62)
Decreases due to lapse of statute of limitations(10) (24) (5)
Reclassified to liabilities held for sale(10) 
 
Balance at the end of the period$387
 $408
 $389
Our unrecognized tax benefits decreased during 2018 mainly as a result of audit settlements with federal, state, and foreign taxing authorities and statute of limitations expirations. Our unrecognized tax benefits increased during 2017 as a result of evaluating tax positions taken or expected to be taken on our federal, state, and foreign income tax returns.
In 2016, we reached an agreement with the IRS resolving all Kraft open matters related to the audits of taxable years 2012 through 2014. This settlement reduced our reserves for uncertain tax positions and resulted in a non-cash tax benefit of $42 million.
We include interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in our tax provision. Our provision for/(benefit from) income taxes included a $5 million expense in 2018, $24 million benefit in 2017, and $8 million expense in 2016 related to interest and penalties. Accrued interest and penalties were $62 million as of December 29, 2018 and $57 million as of December 30, 2017.
Other Income Tax Matters:
In the normal course of business, we are subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world, including such major jurisdictions as Australia, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. As of December 29, 2018, we have substantially concluded all national income tax matters through 2016 for the Netherlands, through 2014 for the United States, through 2012 for the United Kingdom, through 2011 for Australia, Canada, and Italy. We have substantially concluded all state income tax matters through 2007. Additionally, as of April 2019, we had substantially concluded all national income tax matters through 2015 for the United States.
We have a tax sharing agreement with Mondelēz International, Inc. (“Mondelēz International”), which generally provides that (i) we are liable for U.S. state income taxes and Canadian federal and provincial income taxes for Kraft periods prior to October 1, 2012 and (ii) Mondelēz International is responsible for U.S. federal income taxes and substantially all non-U.S. income taxes, excluding Canadian income taxes, for Kraft periods prior to October 1, 2012.
Kraft's U.S. operations were included in Mondelēz International's U.S. federal consolidated income tax returns for tax periods through October 1, 2012. In December 2016, Mondelēz International reached a final resolution on a U.S. federal income tax audit of the 2010-2012 tax years. As noted above, we are indemnified for U.S. federal income taxes related to these periods.
Note 12.11. Employees’ Stock Incentive Plans
We grant equity awards, including stock options, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), and performance share units (“PSUs”), to select employees to provide long-term performance incentives to our employees. As a result of the failure to remain current in our reporting requirements with the SEC, we are not currently eligible to use Form S-8 registration statements.
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Stock Plans
We had activity related to equity awards from the following plans in 2018, 2017,2021, 2020, and 2016:2019:
2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan:
In May 2020, our stockholders approved The Kraft Heinz Company 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2020 Omnibus Plan”), which was adopted by our Board of Directors (“Board”) in March 2020. The 2020 Omnibus Plan became effective March 2, 2020 (the “Plan Effective Date”) and will expire on the tenth anniversary of the Plan Effective Date. The 2020 Omnibus Plan authorizes the issuance of up to 36 million shares of our common stock for awards to employees, non-employee directors, and other key personnel. The 2020 Omnibus Plan provides for the grant of options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, RSUs, deferred stock, performance awards, other stock-based awards, and cash-based awards. Equity awards granted under the 2020 Omnibus Plan include awards that vest in full at the end of a three-year period as well as awards that vest in annual installments over three or four years beginning on the second anniversary of the original grant date. Non-qualified stock options have a maximum exercise term of 10 years from the date of the grant. As of the Plan Effective Date, awards will no longer be granted under The Kraft Heinz Company 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan, the H. J. Heinz Holding Corporation 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan, Kraft Foods Group, Inc. 2012 Performance Incentive Plan, or any other equity plans other than the 2020 Omnibus Plan.
2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan:
In April 2016, our Board of Directorsstockholders approved theThe Kraft Heinz Company 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan (“2016 Omnibus Plan”), which was adopted by our Board in February 2016. The 2016 Omnibus Plan authorized grants of up to 18 million shares of our common stock pursuant to options, stock appreciation rights, RSUs, deferred stock, performance awards, investment rights, other stock-based awards, and cash-based awards. This plan authorizes the issuance of up to 18 million shares of our common stock. Equity awards granted under the 2016 Omnibus Plan prior to 2019 generally havevest in full at the end of a five-year cliffperiod. Equity awards granted under the 2016 Omnibus Plan in 2019 include awards that vest period,in full at the end of three and non-qualifiedfive-year periods as well as awards that become exercisable in annual installments over three to four years beginning on the second anniversary of the original grant date. Non-qualified stock options have a maximum exercise term of 10 years. Equity awards granted under the 2016 Omnibus Plan since inception include non-qualified stock options, RSUs, and PSUs.


2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan:
Prior to approval of the 2016 Omnibus Plan, we issued non-qualified stock options to select employees under the H. J. Heinz Holding Corporation 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan (“2013 Omnibus Plan”). As a result of the 2015 Merger, each outstanding Heinz stock option was converted into 0.443332 of a Kraft Heinz stock option. Following this conversion, the 2013 Omnibus Plan authorized the issuance of up to 17,555,947 shares of our common stock. Non-qualified stock options awarded under the 2013 Omnibus Plan havevest in full at the end of a five-year cliff vest period and have a maximum exercise term of 10 years. These non-qualified stock options will continue to vesthave vested and become exercisable in accordance with the terms and conditions of the 2013 Omnibus Plan and the relevant award agreements.
Kraft 2012 Performance Incentive Plan:
Prior to the 2015 Merger, Kraft issued equity-based awards, including stock options and RSUs, under itsthe Kraft Foods Group, Inc. 2012 Performance Incentive Plan.Plan (“2012 Performance Incentive Plan”). As a result of the 2015 Merger, each outstanding Kraft stock option was converted into an option to purchase a number of shares of our common stock based upon an option adjustment ratio, and each outstanding Kraft RSU was converted into one1 Kraft Heinz RSU. These options generally become exercisable in 3 annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the original grant date, and have a maximum exercise term of 10 years. These RSUs generally vest in full on the third anniversary of the original grant date. In accordance with the terms of the 2012 Performance Incentive Plan, vesting generally accelerated for holders of Kraft awards who were terminated without cause within 2 years of the 2015 Merger Date. These Kraft Heinz equity awards will continue to vesthave vested and become exercisable in accordance with the terms and conditions that were applicable immediately prior to the completion of the 2015 Merger. These options generally become exercisable in three annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the original grant date, and have a maximum exercise term of 10 years. RSUs generally cliff vest on the third anniversary of the original grant date. In accordance with the terms of the 2012 Performance Incentive Plan, vesting generally accelerates for holders of Kraft awards who are terminated without cause within two years of the 2015 Merger Date.
In addition, prior to the 2015 Merger, Kraft issued performance-based, long-term incentive awards (“Kraft Performance Shares”), which vested based on varying performance, market, and service conditions. In connection with the 2015 Merger, all outstanding Kraft Performance Shares were converted into cash awards, payable in two2 installments: (i) a 2015 pro-rata payment based upon the portion of the Kraft Performance Share cycle completed prior to the 2015 Merger and (ii) the remaining value of the award to be paid on the earlier of the first anniversary of the closing of the 2015 Merger and a participant's termination without cause.
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Stock Options
We use the Black-Scholes model to estimate the fair value of stock option grants. Our weighted average Black-Scholes fair value assumptions were:
December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Risk-free interest rate2.75% 2.25% 1.63%Risk-free interest rate1.03 %0.45 %1.46 %
Expected term7.5 years
 7.5 years
 7.5 years
Expected term6.5 years6.5 years6.5 years
Expected volatility21.3% 19.6% 22.0%Expected volatility32.1 %33.6 %31.2 %
Expected dividend yield3.6% 2.8% 3.1%Expected dividend yield4.6 %5.7 %5.3 %
Weighted average grant date fair value per share$10.26
 $14.24
 $12.48
Weighted average grant date fair value per share$6.63 $4.77 $4.11 
The risk-free interest rate represented the constant maturity U.S. Treasury rate in effect at the grant date, with a remaining term equal to the expected life of the options. The expected life is the period over which our employees are expected to hold their options. Due to the lack of historical data, we calculated expected life using the Safe Harbor method, which uses the weighted average vesting period and the contractual term of the options. In 2018, weWe estimated volatility using a blended volatility approach of term-matched historical volatility from our daily stock prices and weighted average implied volatility. In 2017 and 2016, we estimated volatility using a blended approach of implied volatility and peer volatility. We calculated peer volatility as the average of the term-matched, leverage-adjusted historical volatilities of Colgate-Palmolive Co., The Coca-Cola Company, Mondelēz International, Altria Group, Inc., PepsiCo, Inc., and Unilever plc. We estimated the expected dividend yield using the quarterly dividend divided by the three-month average stock price, annualized and continuously compounded.
Our stock option activity and related information was:
Number of Stock OptionsWeighted Average Exercise Price
(per share)
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
(in millions)
Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding at December 26, 202013,479,668 $43.71 
Granted1,021,901 37.05 
Forfeited(733,998)53.02 
Exercised(1,989,503)26.63 
Outstanding at December 25, 202111,778,068 45.43 $36 4 years
Exercisable at December 25, 20217,369,931 45.04 21 3 years
 Number of Stock Options Weighted Average Exercise Price
(per share)
 Aggregate Intrinsic Value
(in millions)
 Average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding at December 30, 201719,289,564
 $41.63
    
Granted2,143,730
 64.37
    
Forfeited(1,136,924) 61.10
    
Exercised(2,036,405) 27.68
    
Outstanding at December 29, 201818,259,965
 44.64
 $168
 6 years
Exercisable at December 29, 201810,492,048
 33.48
 124
 4 years


The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the period was $67$23 millionin 2018, $1242021, $24 million in 2017,2020, and $186$10 million in 2016.2019.
Cash received from options exercised was $56$53 million in 2018, $662021, $85 million in 2017,2020, and $140$17 million in 2016.2019. The tax benefit realized from stock options exercised was $23$12 million in 2018, $442021, $16 million in 2017,2020, and $68$18 million in 2016.2019.
Our unvested stock options and related information was:
Number of Stock OptionsWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
(per share)
Number of Stock Options Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
(per share)
Unvested options at December 30, 201711,827,142
 $8.36
Unvested options at December 26, 2020Unvested options at December 26, 20204,919,593 $8.37 
Granted2,143,730
 10.26
Granted1,021,901 6.63 
ForfeitedForfeited(93,249)5.95 
Vested(5,135,897) 5.99
Vested(1,440,108)9.89 
Forfeited(1,067,058) 10.45
Unvested options at December 29, 20187,767,917
 10.16
Unvested options at December 25, 2021Unvested options at December 25, 20214,408,137 7.52 
Restricted Stock Units
RSUs represent a right to receive one1 share or the value of one share upon the terms and conditions set forth in the applicable plan and the applicable award agreement.
We used the stock price on the grant date to estimate the fair value of our RSUs. Certain of our RSUs are not dividend-eligible.dividend eligible. We discounted the fair value of these RSUs based on the dividend yield. Dividend yield was estimated using the quarterly dividend divided by the three-month average stock price, annualized and continuously compounded. The grant date fair value of RSUs is amortized to expense over the vesting period.
The weighted average grant date fair value per share of our RSUs granted during the year was $58.59$36.36 in 2018, $91.252021, $29.27 in 2017,2020, and $77.53$25.77 in 2016. Our expected dividend yield was 3.31% in 2018.2019. All RSUs granted in 20172021, 2020, and 20162019 were dividend-eligible.dividend eligible.
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Our RSU activity and related information was:
Number of UnitsWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
(per share)
Number of Units 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
(per share)
Outstanding at December 30, 20171,284,262
 $81.91
Outstanding at December 26, 2020Outstanding at December 26, 202014,235,922 $31.32 
Granted1,443,088
 58.59
Granted3,370,438 36.36 
Forfeited(253,249) 77.42
Forfeited(1,564,027)31.06 
Vested(135,143) 73.57
Vested(3,565,943)30.03 
Outstanding at December 29, 20182,338,958
 68.49
Outstanding at December 25, 2021Outstanding at December 25, 202112,476,390 33.08 
The aggregate fair value of RSUs that vested during the period was $9$135 million in 2018, $122021, $6 million in 2017,2020, and $40$2 million in 2016.2019.
Performance Share Units
PSUs represent a right to receive one1 share or the value of one share upon the terms and conditions set forth in the applicable plan and the applicable award agreement and are subject to achievement or satisfaction of performance or market conditions specified by the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors.Board.
WeFor our PSUs that are tied to performance conditions, we used the stock price on the grant date to estimate the fair value of our PSUs. None of ourvalue. The PSUs are dividend-eligible;not dividend eligible; therefore, we discounted the fair value of ourthe PSUs based on the dividend yield. Dividend yield was estimated using the quarterly dividend divided by the three-month average stock price, annualized and continuously compounded. The grant date fair value of PSUs is amortized to expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting period.portion of the awards. We adjust the expense based on the likelihood of future achievement of performance metrics.
In 2019, in addition to the performance-based PSUs granted, we granted PSUs to our Chief Executive Officer that are tied to market-based conditions. The grant date fair value of these PSUs was determined based on a Monte Carlo simulation model. A discount was applied to the Monte Carlo valuation to reflect the lack of marketability during a mandatory post-vest holding period of three years. The related compensation expense is recognized regardless of whether the market condition is satisfied, provided that the requisite service has been provided. The number of PSUs that ultimately vest is based on achievement of the market-based components.
The weighted average grant date fair value per share of our PSUs granted during the year was $56.31$35.03 in 20182021, $28.50 in 2020, and $79.85$25.31 in 2017.2019. Our expected dividend yield was 3.31%4.63% in 20182021, 5.10% in 2020, and 2.73%5.39% in 2017. There were no PSUs granted in 2016.


2019.
Our PSU activity and related information was:
Number of UnitsWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
(per share)
Outstanding at December 26, 20207,778,710 $33.16 
Granted1,571,066 35.03 
Forfeited(2,213,616)52.03 
Vested(1,816,180)29.16 
Outstanding at December 25, 20215,319,980 27.24 
 Number of Units 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
(per share)
Outstanding at December 30, 2017815,383
 $70.16
Granted2,730,130
 56.31
Forfeited(293,457) 62.28
Outstanding at December 29, 20183,252,056
 59.24
The aggregate fair value of PSUs that vested during the period was $69 million in 2021. No PSUs vested in 2020 or 2019.
Total Equity Awards
Equity award compensation cost and the related tax benefit was (in millions):
December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Pre-tax compensation cost$33
 $46
 $46
Pre-tax compensation cost$197 $156 $46 
Related tax benefit(7) (14) (15)Related tax benefit(43)(33)(9)
After-tax compensation cost$26
 $32
 $31
After-tax compensation cost$154 $123 $37 
Unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested equity awards was $149$285 million at December 29, 201825, 2021 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of four2 years.
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Note 13.12. Postemployment Benefits
As noted above, as a result of the failure to remain current in our reporting requirements with the SEC, we are not currently eligible to use Form S-8 registration statements. As a result, on April 23, 2019, the administrator of the Kraft Heinz Savings Plan and the Kraft Heinz Union Savings Plan (collectively, the “Plan”) issued a notice to Plan participants advising participants of a blackout period during which participants are prohibited from acquiring beneficial ownership of additional interests in The Kraft Heinz Company Stock Fund. If we are not able to become and remain current in our reporting requirements with the SEC, it restricts our ability to maintain The Kraft Heinz Company Stock Fund or issue other equity securities to our employees.
We maintain various retirement plans for the majority of our employees. Current defined benefit pension plans are provided primarily for certain domestic union and foreign employees. Local statutory requirements govern many of these plans. The pension benefits of our unionized workers are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement covering their employment. Defined contribution plans are provided for certain domestic unionized, non-union hourly, and salaried employees as well as certain employees in foreign locations.
We provide health care and other postretirement benefits to certain of our eligible retired employees and their eligible dependents. Certain of our U.S. and Canadian employees may become eligible for such benefits. We may modify plan provisions or terminate plans at our discretion. The postretirement benefits of our unionized workers are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement covering their employment.
We remeasure our postemployment benefit plans at least annually.
We capitalize a portion of net pension and postretirement cost/(benefit) into inventory based on our production activities. Beginning January 1, 2018, only the service cost component of net pension and postretirement cost/(benefit) is capitalized into inventory. As part of the adoption of ASU 2017-07 in the first quarter of 2018, we recognized a one-time favorable credit of $42 million within cost of products sold related to amounts that were previously capitalized into inventory. Included in this credit was $28 million related to prior service credits that were previously capitalized to inventory.
Pension Plans
In 2018, we settled our Canadian salaried and Canadian hourly defined benefit pension plans, which resulted in settlement charges of $162 million for the year ended December 29, 2018. Additionally, the settlement of these plans impacted the projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation, fair value of plan assets, and service costs associated with our non-U.S. pension plans.
We had approved the wind-up of the Canadian salaried and Canadian hourly defined benefit pension plans in 2016, and the wind-up was effective on December 31, 2016. This action resulted in an increase to our projected benefit obligations of approximately $85 million at December 31, 2016. This action had no impact on the consolidated statements of income or consolidated statements of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2016.


Obligations and Funded Status:
The projected benefit obligations, fair value of plan assets, and funded status of our pension plans were (in millions):
U.S. PlansNon-U.S. Plans
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
Benefit obligation at beginning of year$4,191 $4,501 $2,359 $2,187 
Service cost16 16 
Interest cost90 123 29 38 
Benefits paid(132)(189)(116)(115)
Actuarial losses/(gains)(a)
(125)421 (35)144 
Plan amendments— — — 
Currency— — (28)84 
Settlements(b)
(180)(671)(2)— 
Special/contractual termination benefits— — 
Other— — — — 
Benefit obligation at end of year3,852 4,191 2,224 2,359 
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year4,627 4,835 3,023 2,841 
Actual return on plan assets130 652 28 176 
Employer contributions— — 15 15 
Benefits paid(132)(189)(117)(114)
Currency— — (37)108 
Settlements(b)
(180)(671)(2)— 
Other— — — (3)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year4,445 4,627 2,910 3,023 
Net pension liability/(asset) recognized at end of year$(593)$(436)$(686)$(664)
 U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans
 December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017
Benefit obligation at beginning of year$4,719
 $5,157
 $3,464
 $3,099
Service cost10
 11
 19
 19
Interest cost158
 178
 67
 66
Benefits paid(191) (224) (126) (161)
Actuarial losses/(gains)(447) 270
 (118) 120
Plan amendments1
 
 14
 (2)
Currency
 
 (175) 264
Settlements(190) (692) (1,221) (1)
Curtailments
 
 (1) 
Special/contractual termination benefits
 19
 7
 9
Other
 
 
 51
Benefit obligation at end of year4,060
 4,719
 1,930
 3,464
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year4,785
 4,788
 4,156
 3,628
Actual return on plan assets(185) 613
 49
 289
Employer contributions
 300
 57
 30
Benefits paid(191) (224) (126) (161)
Currency
 
 (221) 322
Settlements(190) (692) (1,221) (1)
Other
 
 (5) 49
Fair value of plan assets at end of year4,219
 4,785
 2,689
 4,156
Net pension liability/(asset) recognized at end of year$(159) $(66) $(759) $(692)
(a)    Actuarial losses/(gains) were primarily due to a change in the discount rate assumption utilized in measuring plan obligations.
(b)    Settlements represent $182 million in lump sum payments in 2021 and the full settlement of pension benefit obligations of $509 million through the purchase of a group annuity contract and an additional $162 million in lump sum payments in 2020.
The accumulated benefit obligation, which represents benefits earned to the measurement date, was $4.1$3.8 billion at December 29, 201825, 2021 and $4.7$4.2 billion at December 30, 201726, 2020 for the U.S. pension plans. The accumulated benefit obligation for the non-U.S. pension plans was $1.7$2.1 billion at December 29, 201825, 2021 and $3.3$2.2 billion at December 30, 2017.26, 2020.
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The combined U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans resulted in net pension assets of $918 million$1.3 billion at December 29, 201825, 2021 and $758 million$1.1 billion at December 30, 2017.26, 2020. We recognized these amounts on our consolidated balance sheets as follows (in millions):
December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
Other non-current assets$999
 $871
Other non-current assets$1,366 $1,205 
Other current liabilities(4) (41)Other current liabilities(5)(6)
Accrued postemployment costs(77) (72)Accrued postemployment costs(82)(99)
Net pension asset/(liability) recognized$918
 $758
Net pension asset/(liability) recognized$1,279 $1,100 
For certain of our U.S. and non-U.S. plans that were underfunded based on accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, the projected benefit obligations, accumulated benefit obligations, and the fair value of plan assets were (in millions):
U.S. Plans Non-U.S. PlansU.S. PlansNon-U.S. Plans
December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
Projected benefit obligation$
 $
 $146
 $1,368
Projected benefit obligation$— $— $162 $181 
Accumulated benefit obligation
 
 139
 1,360
Accumulated benefit obligation— — 155 174 
Fair value of plan assets
 
 65
 1,254
Fair value of plan assets— — 75 76 
All of our U.S. plans were overfunded based on plan assets in excess of accumulated benefit obligations as of December 29, 201825, 2021 and December 30, 2017.


26, 2020.
For certain of our U.S. and non-U.S. plans that were underfunded based on projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, the projected benefit obligations, accumulated benefit obligations, and the fair value of plan assets were (in millions):
U.S. Plans Non-U.S. PlansU.S. PlansNon-U.S. Plans
December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
Projected benefit obligation$
 $
 $148
 $1,400
Projected benefit obligation$— $— $162 $181 
Accumulated benefit obligation
 
 141
 1,392
Accumulated benefit obligation— — 155 174 
Fair value of plan assets
 
 67
 1,287
Fair value of plan assets— — 75 76 
All of our U.S. plans were overfunded based on plan assets in excess of projected benefit obligations as of December 29, 201825, 2021 and December 30, 2017.26, 2020.
We used the following weighted average assumptions to determine our projected benefit obligations under the pension plans:
U.S. Plans Non-U.S. PlansU.S. PlansNon-U.S. Plans
December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
Discount rate4.4% 3.7% 2.9% 2.4%Discount rate3.1 %2.8 %1.9 %1.5 %
Rate of compensation increase4.1% 4.1% 3.9% 3.9%Rate of compensation increase4.0 %4.0 %3.8 %3.5 %
Discount rates for our U.S. and non-U.S. plans were developed from a model portfolio of high quality, fixed-income debt instruments with durations that match the expected future cash flows of the plans.
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Components of Net Pension Cost/(Benefit):
Net pension cost/(benefit) consisted of the following (in millions):
U.S. Plans Non-U.S. PlansU.S. PlansNon-U.S. Plans
December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Service cost$10
 $11
 $13
 $19
 $19
 $25
Service cost$$$$16 $16 $17 
Interest cost158
 178
 203
 67
 66
 87
Interest cost90 123 163 29 38 51 
Expected return on plan assets(247) (262) (290) (175) (180) (182)Expected return on plan assets(186)(206)(229)(94)(103)(143)
Amortization of prior service costs/(credits)Amortization of prior service costs/(credits)— — — — — 
Amortization of unrecognized losses/(gains)
 
 
 2
 1
 
Amortization of unrecognized losses/(gains)— — — 
Settlements(4) 2
 23
 158
 
 2
Settlements(11)(24)— — 
Curtailments
 
 
 (1) 
 
Curtailments— — — — — — 
Special/contractual termination benefits
 19
 
 7
 9
 3
Special/contractual termination benefits— — — 
Other
 2
 
 
 (15) 
Net pension cost/(benefit)$(83) $(50) $(51) $77
 $(100) $(65)Net pension cost/(benefit)$(99)$(101)$(59)$(44)$(48)$(69)
We present all non-service cost components of net pension cost/(benefit) within other expense/(income), net on our consolidated statements of income. In 2021, we recognized special/contractual termination benefits for our U.S plans related to the Nuts Transaction, including a loss of $3 million. These special/contractual termination benefits are recorded in other expense/(income) as a component of our pre-tax loss/(gain) on sale of business on the consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 25, 2021.
We used the following weighted average assumptions to determine our net pension costs:costs for the years ended:
U.S. Plans Non-U.S. PlansU.S. PlansNon-U.S. Plans
December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Discount rate - Service cost3.8% 4.2% 4.5% 3.0% 3.2% 4.2%Discount rate - Service cost3.1 %3.5 %4.6 %2.1 %2.5 %3.3 %
Discount rate - Interest cost3.6% 3.6% 3.5% 2.9% 2.1% 3.3%Discount rate - Interest cost2.3 %2.8 %4.1 %1.2 %1.8 %2.6 %
Expected rate of return on plan assets5.5% 5.7% 5.7% 4.5% 4.8% 5.6%Expected rate of return on plan assets4.2 %4.4 %5.7 %3.1 %3.8 %5.4 %
Rate of compensation increase4.1% 4.1% 4.1% 3.9% 4.0% 3.4%Rate of compensation increase4.0 %4.1 %4.1 %3.5 %3.7 %3.9 %
Discount rates for our U.S. and non-U.S. plans were developed from a model portfolio of high quality, fixed-income debt instruments with durations that match the expected future cash flows of the plans. We determine our expected rate of return on plan assets from the plan assets' historical long-term investment performance, target asset allocation, and estimates of future long-term returns by asset class.


Plan Assets:
The underlying basis of the investment strategy of our defined benefit plans is to ensure that pension funds are available to meet the plans’ benefit obligations when they are due. Our investment objectives include: investing plan assets in a high-quality, diversified manner in order to maintain the security of the funds; achieving an optimal return on plan assets within specified risk tolerances; and investing according to local regulations and requirements specific to each country in which a defined benefit plan operates. The investment strategy expects equity investments to yield a higher return over the long term than fixed-income securities, while fixed-income securities are expected to provide certain matching characteristics to the plans’ benefit payment cash flow requirements. Our investment policy specifies the type of investment vehicles appropriate for the applicable plan, asset allocation guidelines, criteria for the selection of investment managers, procedures to monitor overall investment performance as well as investment manager performance. It also provides guidelines enabling the applicable plan fiduciaries to fulfill their responsibilities.
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Our weighted average asset allocations were:
U.S. Plans Non-U.S. PlansU.S. PlansNon-U.S. Plans
December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
Fixed-income securities84% 62% 45% 39%Fixed-income securities83 %81 %53 %57 %
Equity securities14% 27% 34% 27%Equity securities16 %16 %21 %23 %
Cash and cash equivalents2% 11% 16% 4%Cash and cash equivalents%%%18 %
Real estate% % 3% 6%Real estate— %— %— %%
Certain insurance contracts% % 2% 24%Certain insurance contracts— %— %17 %%
Total100% 100% 100% 100%Total100 %100 %100 %100 %
Our pension investment strategy for U.S. plans is designed to align our pension assets with our projected benefit obligation to reduce volatility by targetingvolatility. In 2021, we targeted an investment of approximately 85% of our U.S. plan assets in fixed-income securities and approximately 15% in return-seeking assets, primarily equity securities. Beginning in 2022, we are targeting an investment of approximately 75% of our U.S. plan assets in fixed-income securities, approximately 15% in alternatives, primarily real assets and diversified credit, and approximately 10% in return-seeking assets, primarily equity securities.
For pension plans outside the United States, our investment strategy is subject to local regulations and the asset/liability profiles of the plans in each individual country. In aggregate, the long-term asset allocation targets of our non-U.S. plans are broadly characterized as a mix of approximately 65%83% fixed-income securities and annuitycertain insurance contracts, and approximately 35%17% in return-seeking assets, primarily equity securities and real estate.securities.
The fair value of pension plan assets at December 29, 201825, 2021 was determined using the following fair value measurements (in millions):
Asset CategoryTotal Fair ValueQuoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Government bonds$316 $316 $— $— 
Corporate bonds and other fixed-income securities4,092 — 4,092 — 
Total fixed-income securities4,408 316 4,092 — 
Equity securities171 171 — — 
Cash and cash equivalents247 245 — 
Real estate— — 
Certain insurance contracts488 — — 488 
Fair value excluding investments measured at net asset value5,320 732 4,094 494 
Investments measured at net asset value(a)
2,035 
Total plan assets at fair value$7,355 
(a)Amount includes cash collateral of $239 million associated with our securities lending program, which is reflected as an asset, and a corresponding securities lending payable of $239 million, which is reflected as a liability. The net impact on total plan assets at fair value is zero.
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Asset CategoryTotal Fair Value Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Corporate bonds and other fixed-income securities$3,089
 $
 $3,089
 $
Government bonds366
 366
 
 
Total fixed-income securities3,455
 366
 3,089
 
Equity securities665
 665
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents422
 419
 3
 
Real estate79
 
 
 79
Certain insurance contracts53
 
 
 53
Fair value excluding investments measured at net asset value4,674
 1,450
 3,092
 132
Investments measured at net asset value(a)
2,234
      
Total plan assets at fair value$6,908
      

(a)Amount includes cash collateral of $269 million associated with our securities lending program, which is reflected as an asset, and a corresponding securities lending payable of $269 million, which is reflected as a liability. The net impact on total plan assets at fair value is zero.


The fair value of pension plan assets at December 30, 201726, 2020 was determined using the following fair value measurements (in millions):
Asset CategoryTotal Fair ValueQuoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Government bonds$320 $320 $— $— 
Corporate bonds and other fixed-income securities3,532 — 3,531 
Total fixed-income securities3,852 320 3,531 
Equity securities232 232 — — 
Cash and cash equivalents545 542 — 
Real estate35 — — 35 
Certain insurance contracts47 — — 47 
Fair value excluding investments measured at net asset value4,711 1,094 3,534 83 
Investments measured at net asset value(a)
2,939 
Total plan assets at fair value$7,650 
Asset CategoryTotal Fair Value Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Corporate bonds and other fixed-income securities$2,606
 $
 $2,606
 $
Government bonds467
 467
 
 
Total fixed-income securities3,073
 467
 2,606
 
Equity securities1,044
 1,044
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents208
 205
 3
 
Real estate262
 
 
 262
Certain insurance contracts983
 
 
 983
Fair value excluding investments measured at net asset value5,570
 1,716
 2,609
 1,245
Investments measured at net asset value(a)
3,371
      
Total plan assets at fair value$8,941
      
(a)Amount includes cash collateral of $227 million associated with our securities lending program, which is reflected as an asset, and a corresponding securities lending payable of $227 million, which is reflected as a liability. The net impact on total plan assets at fair value is zero.
(a)Amount includes cash collateral of $278 million associated with our securities lending program, which is reflected as an asset, and a corresponding securities lending payable of $278 million, which is reflected as a liability. The net impact on total plan assets at fair value is zero.
The following section describes the valuation methodologies used to measure the fair value of pension plan assets, including an indication of the level in the fair value hierarchy in which each type of asset is generally classified.
Government Bonds. These securities consist of direct investments in publicly traded U.S. fixed interest obligations (principally debentures). Such investments are valued using quoted prices in active markets. These securities are included in Level 1.
Corporate Bonds and Other Fixed-Income Securities.These securities consist of publicly traded U.S. and non-U.S. fixed interest obligations (principally corporate bonds). Such investments are valued through consultation and evaluation with brokers in the institutional market using quoted prices and other observable market data. As such, these securities are included in Level 2.
Government Bonds. These Any securities consist of direct investmentsthat are in publicly traded U.S. fixed interest obligations (principally debentures). Such investments are valued using quoted prices in active markets. These securitiesdefault are included in Level 1.3.
Equity Securities.These securities consist of direct investments in the stock of publicly traded companies. Such investments are valued based on the closing price reported in an active market on which the individual securities are traded. As such, the direct investments are classified as Level 1.
Cash and Cash Equivalents. This consists of direct cash holdings and institutional short-term investment vehicles. Direct cash holdings are valued based on cost, which approximates fair value and are classified as Level 1. Certain institutional short-term investment vehicles are valued daily and are classified as Level 1. Other cash equivalents that are not traded on an active exchange, such as bank deposits, are classified as Level 2.
Real Estate.These holdings consist of real estate investments and are generally classified as Level 3.
Certain Insurance Contracts. This category consists of group annuity contracts that have been purchased to cover a portion of the plan members and have been classified as Level 3.
Investments Measured at Net Asset Value. This category consists of pooled funds, short-term investments, and partnership/corporate feeder interests.
Pooled funds. The fair values of participation units held in collective trusts are based on their net asset values, as reported by the managers of the collective trusts and as supported by the unit prices of actual purchase and sale transactions occurring as of or close to the financial statement date. The fair value of these investments measured at net asset value is excluded from the fair value hierarchy. Investments in the collective trusts can be redeemed on each business day based upon the applicable net asset value per unit. Investments in the international large/mid cap equity collective trust can be redeemed on the last business day of each month and at least one business day during the month.
The mutual fund investments are not traded on an exchange, and a majority of these funds are held in a separate account managed by a fixed income manager. The fair values of these investments are based on their net asset values, as reported by the managers and as supported by the unit prices of actual purchase and sale transactions occurring as of or close to the financial statement date. The fair value of these investments measured at net asset value is excluded from the fair value hierarchy. The objective of the account is to provide superior return with reasonable risk, where performance is expected to exceed Barclays Long U.S. Credit Index. Investments in this account can be redeemed with a written notice to the investment manager.

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Short-term investments. Short-term investments largely consist of a money market fund, the fair value of which is based on the net asset value reported by the manager of the fund and supported by the unit prices of actual purchase and sale transactions. The fair value of these investments measured at net asset value is excluded from the fair value hierarchy. The money market fund is designed to provide safety of principal, daily liquidity, and a competitive yield by investing in high quality money market instruments. The investment objective of the money market fund is to provide the highest possible level of current income while still maintaining liquidity and preserving capital.
Partnership/corporate feeder interests. Fair value estimates of the equity partnership are based on their net asset values, as reported by the manager of the partnership. The fair value of these investments measured at net asset value is excluded from the fair value hierarchy. Investments in the equity partnership may be redeemed once per month upon 10 days’ prior written notice to the General Partner, subject to the discretion of the General Partner. The investment objective of the equity partnership is to seek capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities.
The fair values of the corporate feeder are based upon the net asset values of the equity master fund in which it invests. The fair value of these investments measured at net asset value is excluded from the fair value hierarchy. Investments in the corporate feeder can be redeemed quarterly with at least 90 days’ notice. The investment objective of the corporate feeder is to generate long-term returns by investing in large, liquid equity securities with attractive fundamentals.
Changes in our Level 3 plan assets for the year ended December 29, 201825, 2021 included (in millions):
Asset CategoryDecember 30,
2017
 Additions Net Realized Gain/(Loss) Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss) Net Purchases, Issuances and Settlements Transfers Into/(Out of) Level 3 December 29,
2018
Real estate$262
 $
 $49
 $(7) $(210) $(15) $79
Certain insurance contracts983
 
 (82) (3) (845) 
 53
Total Level 3 investments$1,245
 $
 $(33) $(10) $(1,055) $(15) $132
Net purchases, issuances and settlements of $845 million principally related to insurance contract settlements in Canada in connection with the wind-up of our Canadian salaried and hourly defined benefit pension plans.
Asset CategoryDecember 26, 2020AdditionsNet Realized Gain/(Loss)Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss)Net Purchases, Issuances and SettlementsTransfers Into/(Out of) Level 3December 25, 2021
Real estate$35 $— $(1)$(1)$(27)$— $
Corporate bonds and other fixed-income securities— — — — (1)— 
Certain insurance contracts47 464 — (13)(10)— 488 
Total Level 3 investments$83 $464 $(1)$(14)$(37)$(1)$494 
Changes in our Level 3 plan assets for the year ended December 30, 201726, 2020 included (in millions):
Asset CategoryDecember 31,
2016
 Additions Net Realized Gain/(Loss) Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss) Net Purchases, Issuances and Settlements Transfers Into/(Out of) Level 3 December 30,
2017
Real estate$234
 $
 $14
 $14
 $
 $
 $262
Certain insurance contracts189
 797
 
 36
 (39) 
 983
Total Level 3 investments$423
 797
 $14
 $50
 $(39) $
 $1,245
Additions of $797 million were principally related to insurance contracts entered into in Canada in connection with the wind-up of our Canadian salaried and hourly defined benefit pension plans.
Asset CategoryDecember 28, 2019AdditionsNet Realized Gain/(Loss)Net Unrealized Gain/(Loss)Net Purchases, Issuances and SettlementsTransfers Into/(Out of) Level 3December 26, 2020
Real estate$45 $— $(1)$(6)$— $(3)$35 
Corporate bonds and other fixed-income securities— — — — (2)
Certain insurance contracts49 — — (5)— 47 
Total Level 3 investments$97 $— $(1)$(3)$(5)$(5)$83 
Employer Contributions:
In 2018,2021, we contributed $57$15 million to our non-U.S. pension plans. We did not contribute to our U.S. pension plans. We estimate that 20192022 pension contributions will be approximately $15$12 million to our non-U.S. pension plans. We do not plan to make contributions to our U.S. pension plans in 2019.2022. Estimated future contributions take into consideration current economic conditions, which at this time are expected to have minimal impact on expected contributions for 2022. Our actual contributions and plans may change due to many factors, including changes in tax, employee benefit, or other laws and regulations, tax deductibility, significant differences between expected and actual pension asset performance or interest rates, or other factors.
Future Benefit Payments:
The estimated future benefit payments from our pension plans at December 29, 201825, 2021 were (in millions):
U.S. PlansNon-U.S. Plans
2022$331 $87 
2023314 83 
2024304 84 
2025294 87 
2026271 90 
2027-20311,124 477 
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 U.S. Plans Non-U.S. Plans
2019$331
 $70
2020320
 70
2021317
 72
2022309
 80
2023301
 79
2024-20281,351
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Postretirement Plans
Obligations and Funded Status:
The accumulated benefit obligation, fair value of plan assets, and funded status of our postretirement benefit plans were (in millions):
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
Benefit obligation at beginning of year$1,302 $1,313 
Service cost
Interest cost20 33 
Benefits paid(94)(108)
Actuarial losses/(gains)(a)
(121)56 
Plan amendments(b)
(116)— 
Currency
Curtailments(3)— 
Benefit obligation at end of year995 1,302 
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year1,153 1,114 
Actual return on plan assets80 134 
Employer contributions13 13 
Benefits paid(95)(108)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year1,151 1,153 
Net postretirement benefit liability/(asset) recognized at end of year$(156)$149 
 December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017
Benefit obligation at beginning of year$1,553
 $1,714
Service cost8
 10
Interest cost45
 49
Benefits paid(136) (142)
Actuarial losses/(gains)(142) (70)
Plan amendments(21) (24)
Currency(13) 13
Other
 3
Benefit obligation at end of year1,294
 1,553
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year1,188
 
Actual return on plan assets(26) 
Employer contributions19
 1,329
Benefits paid(137) (142)
Other
 1
Fair value of plan assets at end of year1,044
 1,188
Net postretirement benefit liability/(asset) recognized at end of year$250
 $365
(a)    Actuarial losses/(gains) were primarily due to a change in the discount rate assumption utilized in measuring plan obligations.
(b)    Driven primarily by a plan amendment that changed the benefit structure for a subset of the retiree population.
We recognized the net postretirement benefit asset/(liability) on our consolidated balance sheets as follows (in millions):
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017
Other non-current assetsOther non-current assets$287 $
Other current liabilities$(14) $(10)Other current liabilities(8)(8)
Accrued postemployment costs(236) (355)Accrued postemployment costs(123)(145)
Net postretirement benefit asset/(liability) recognized$(250) $(365)Net postretirement benefit asset/(liability) recognized$156 $(149)
For certain of our postretirement benefit plans that were underfunded based on accumulated postretirement benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, the accumulated benefit obligations and the fair value of plan assets were (in millions):
December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
Accumulated benefit obligation$1,294
 $1,553
Accumulated benefit obligation$131 $153 
Fair value of plan assets1,044
 1,188
Fair value of plan assets— — 
We used the following weighted average assumptions to determine our postretirement benefit obligations:
December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
Discount rate4.2% 3.5%Discount rate2.8 %2.3 %
Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year6.7% 6.7%Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year5.9 %6.2 %
Ultimate trend rate4.9% 4.9%Ultimate trend rate4.8 %4.8 %
Discount rates for our plans were developed from a model portfolio of high-quality, fixed-income debt instruments with durations that match the expected future cash flows of the plans. Our expected health care cost trend rate is based on historical costs and our expectation for health care cost trend rates going forward.
The year that the health care cost trend rate reaches the ultimate trend rate varies by plan and ranges between 20192022 and 2030 as of December 29, 2018.


25, 2021. Assumed health care costs trend rates have a significant impact on the amounts reported for the postretirement benefit plans. A one-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects, increase/(decrease) in cost and obligation, as of December 29, 2018 (in millions):
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 One-Percentage-Point
 Increase (Decrease)
Effect on annual service and interest cost$3
 $(3)
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation48
 (41)

Components of Net Postretirement Cost/(Benefit):
Net postretirement cost/(benefit) consisted of the following (in millions):
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Service cost$$$
Interest cost20 33 46 
Expected return on plan assets(49)(49)(53)
Amortization of prior service costs/(credits)(8)(122)(306)
Amortization of unrecognized losses/(gains)(16)(14)(8)
Curtailments(4)— (5)
Net postretirement cost/(benefit)$(51)$(146)$(320)
     As Restated
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Service cost$8
 $10
 $12
Interest cost45
 49
 52
Expected return on plan assets(50) 
 
Amortization of prior service costs/(credits)(311) (328) (355)
Amortization of unrecognized losses/(gains)
 
 (1)
Curtailments
 (177) 
Net postretirement cost/(benefit)$(308) $(446) $(292)
We present all non-service cost components of net postretirement cost/(benefit) within other expense/(income) on our consolidated statements of income. In 2021, we recognized a curtailment gain of $4 million related to the Nuts Transaction. This gain is recorded in other expense/(income) as a component of our pre-tax loss/(gain) on sale of business on the consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 25, 2021.
The amortization of prior service credits was primarily driven by plan amendments in 2015 and 2016. We estimate that amortization of prior service credits will be approximately $306 millioninsignificant in 2019, $122 million in 2020, $8 million in 2021, $6 million in 2022, and $6 million in 2023.
In 2017, we remeasured certain of our postretirement plans and recognized a curtailment gain of $177 million. The curtailment was triggered by the number of cumulative headcount reductions after the closure of certain U.S. factories during the year. The resulting gain is attributed to accelerating a portioneach of the previously deferred actuarial gains and prior service credits. The headcount reductions and factory closures were part of our Integration Program. See Note 6, Integration and Restructuring Expenses, for additional information.next five years.
We used the following weighted average assumptions to determine our net postretirement benefit plans cost:cost for the years ended:
December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Discount rate - Service cost3.6% 4.0% 4.3%Discount rate - Service cost2.7 %3.3 %4.2 %
Discount rate - Interest cost3.0% 3.0% 3.0%Discount rate - Interest cost1.6 %2.7 %3.8 %
Expected rate of return on plan assets4.4% % %Expected rate of return on plan assets4.4 %4.7 %5.4 %
Health care cost trend rate6.7% 6.3% 6.5%Health care cost trend rate5.9 %6.2 %6.5 %
Discount rates for our plans were developed from a model portfolio of high-quality, fixed-income debt instruments with durations that match the expected future cash flows of the plans. We determine our expected rate of return on plan assets from the plan assets' target asset allocation and estimates of future long-term returns by asset class. Our expected health care cost trend rate is based on historical costs and our expectation for health care cost trend rates going forward.
Plan Assets:
In December 2017, we made a cash contribution of approximately $1.2 billion to pre-fund a portion of our U.S. postretirement plan benefits following enactment of U.S. Tax Reform on December 22, 2017. The underlying basis of the investment strategy of our U.S. postretirement plans is to ensure that funds are available to meet the plans’ benefit obligations when they are due by investing plan assets in a high-quality, diversified manner in order to maintain the security of the funds. The investment strategy expects equity investments to yield a higher return over the long term than fixed-income securities, while fixed-income securities are expected to provide certain matching characteristics to the plans’ benefit payment cash flow requirements.


Our weighted average asset allocations were:
December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
Fixed-income securities65% %Fixed-income securities61 %62 %
Equity securities27% %Equity securities36 %34 %
Cash and cash equivalents8% 100%Cash and cash equivalents%%
Our postretirement benefit plan investment strategy is subject to local regulations and the asset/liability profiles of the plans in each individual country. Our investment strategy is designed to align our postretirement benefit plan assets with our postretirement benefit obligation to reduce volatility. In aggregate, our long-term asset allocation targets are broadly characterized as a mix of approximately 70% in fixed-income securities and approximately 30% in return-seeking assets, primarily equity securities.
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The fair value of postretirement benefit plan assets at December 29, 201825, 2021 was determined using the following fair value measurements (in millions):
Asset CategoryTotal Fair ValueQuoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Government bonds$112 $112 $— $— 
Corporate bonds and other fixed-income securities590 — 590 — 
Total fixed-income securities702 112 590 — 
Equity securities236 236 — — 
Fair value excluding investments measured at net asset value938 348 590 — 
Investments measured at net asset value213 
Total plan assets at fair value$1,151 
Asset CategoryTotal Fair Value Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Government bonds$26
 $26
 $
 $
Corporate bonds and other fixed-income securities567
 
 567
 
Total fixed-income securities593
 26
 567
 
Equity securities146
 146
 
 
Fair value excluding investments measured at net asset value739
 172
 567
 
Investments measured at net asset value305
      
Total plan assets at fair value$1,044
      

The fair value of our postretirement benefit plan assets was $1.2 billion at December 30, 2017. These assets were all classified as Level 1 short-term investments.26, 2020 was determined using the following fair value measurements (in millions):
Asset CategoryTotal Fair ValueQuoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Government bonds$121 $121 $— $— 
Corporate bonds and other fixed-income securities596 — 596 — 
Total fixed-income securities717 121 596 — 
Equity securities218 218 — — 
Fair value excluding investments measured at net asset value935 339 596 — 
Investments measured at net asset value218 
Total plan assets at fair value$1,153 
The following section describes the valuation methodologies used to measure the fair value of postretirement benefit plan assets, including an indication of the level in the fair value hierarchy in which each type of asset is generally classified.
Government Bonds. These securities consist of direct investments in publicly traded U.S. fixed interest obligations (principally debentures). Such investments are valued using quoted prices in active markets. These securities are included in Level 1.
Corporate Bonds and Other Fixed-Income Securities.These securities consist of publicly traded U.S. and non-U.S. fixed interest obligations (principally corporate bonds anand tax-exempt municipal bonds). Such investments are valued through consultation and evaluation with brokers in the institutional market using quoted prices and other observable market data. As such, these securities are included in Level 2.
Government Bonds. These securities consist of direct investments in publicly traded U.S. fixed interest obligations (principally debentures). Such investments are valued using quoted prices in active markets. These securities are included in Level 1.
Equity Securities.These securities consist of direct investments in the stock of publicly traded companies. Such investments are valued based on the closing price reported in an active market on which the individual securities are traded. As such, the direct investments are classified as Level 1.
Investments Measured at Net Asset Value. This category consists of pooled funds and short-term investments.
Pooled funds. The fair values of participation units held in collective trusts are based on their net asset values, as reported by the managers of the collective trusts and as supported by the unit prices of actual purchase and sale transactions occurring as of or close to the financial statement date. The fair value of these investments measured at net asset value is excluded from the fair value hierarchy. Investments in the collective trusts can be redeemed on each business day based upon the applicable net asset value per unit. Investments in the international large/mid cap equity collective trust can be redeemed on the last business day of each month and at least one business day during the month.
The mutual fund investments are not traded on an exchange. The fair values of the mutual fund investments that are not traded on an exchange are based on their net asset values, as reported by the managers and as supported by the unit prices of actual purchase and sale transactions occurring as of or close to the financial statement date. The fair value of these investments measured at net asset value is excluded from the fair value hierarchy. 

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Short-term investments. Short-term investments largely consist of a money market fund, the fair value of which is based on the net asset value reported by the manager of the fund and supported by the unit prices of actual purchase and sale transactions. The fair value of these investments measured at net asset value is excluded from the fair value hierarchy. The money market fund is designed to provide safety of principal, daily liquidity, and a competitive yield by investing in high quality money market instruments. The investment objective of the money market fund is to provide the highest possible level of current income while still maintaining liquidity and preserving capital.
Employer Contributions:
In 2018,2021, we contributed $19$12 million to our postretirement benefit plans. We estimate that 20192022 postretirement benefit plan contributions will be approximately $15$13 million. Estimated future contributions take into consideration current economic conditions, which at this time are expected to have minimal impact on expected contributions for 2022. Our actual contributions and plans may change due to many factors, including changes in tax, employee benefit, or other laws and regulations, tax deductibility, significant differences between expected and actual postretirement plan asset performance or interest rates, or other factors.
Future Benefit Payments:
Our estimated future benefit payments for our postretirement plans at December 29, 201825, 2021 were (in millions):
2019$131
2020127
2021120
2022114
2023107
2024-2028440
2022$93 
202389 
202484 
202580 
202676 
2027-2031318 
Other Plans
We sponsor and contribute to employee savings plans that cover eligible salaried, non-union, and union employees. Our contributions and costs are determined by the matching of employee contributions, as defined by the plans. Amounts charged to expense for defined contribution plans totaled $85$103 million in 2018, $782021, $91 million in 2017,2020, and $74$88 million in 2016.2019.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses)
Our accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses) pension and postretirement benefit plans balances, before tax, consisted of the following (in millions):
Pension BenefitsPostretirement BenefitsTotal
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
Net actuarial gain/(loss)$28 $(3)$475 $224 $503 $221 
Prior service credit/(cost)(14)(14)23 31 17 
$14 $(17)$498 $255 $512 $238 
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 Pension Benefits Postretirement Benefits Total
 December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017 December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017
Net actuarial gain/(loss)$175
 $13
 $177
 $111
 $352
 $124
Prior service credit/(cost)(14) 1
 458
 748
 444
 749
 $161
 $14
 $635
 $859
 $796
 $873


The net postemployment benefits recognized in other comprehensive income/(loss), consisted of the following (in millions):
    As Restated
December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Net postemployment benefit gains/(losses) arising during the period:     Net postemployment benefit gains/(losses) arising during the period:
Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period - Pension Benefits$8
 $45
 $(73)Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period - Pension Benefits$39 $(55)$(103)
Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period - Postretirement Benefits66
 71
 (5)Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period - Postretirement Benefits267 29 41 
Prior service credits/(costs) arising during the period - Pension Benefits(15) 1
 
Prior service credits/(costs) arising during the period - Postretirement Benefits21
 24
 51
Prior service credits/(costs) arising during the period - Postretirement Benefits— — 
80
 141
 (27)306 (26)(61)
Tax benefit/(expense)(19) (55) 18
Tax benefit/(expense)(77)(5)
$61
 $86
 $(9)$229 $(22)$(66)
     
Reclassification of net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) to net income/(loss):     Reclassification of net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) to net income/(loss):
Amortization of unrecognized losses/(gains) - Pension Benefits$2
 $1
 $
Amortization of unrecognized losses/(gains) - Pension Benefits$$$
Amortization of unrecognized losses/(gains) - Postretirement Benefits
 
 (1)Amortization of unrecognized losses/(gains) - Postretirement Benefits(16)(14)(8)
Amortization of prior service costs/(credits) - Postretirement Benefits(311) (328) (355)Amortization of prior service costs/(credits) - Postretirement Benefits(8)(122)(306)
Net settlement and curtailment losses/(gains) - Pension Benefits153
 2
 25
Net settlement and curtailment losses/(gains) - Pension Benefits(11)(24)
Net settlement and curtailment losses/(gains) - Postretirement Benefits
 (177) 
Net settlement and curtailment losses/(gains) - Postretirement Benefits— — (1)
Other losses/(gains) on postemployment benefitsOther losses/(gains) on postemployment benefits— — 
(156) (502) (331)(32)(158)(312)
Tax benefit/(expense)38
 193
 127
Tax (benefit)/expenseTax (benefit)/expense40 78 
$(118) $(309) $(204)$(26)$(118)$(234)
As of December 29, 2018, we expect to amortize $306 million of postretirement benefit plans prior service credits from accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses) into net postretirement benefit plans costs/(benefits) during 2019. We do not expect to amortize any other significant postemployment benefit losses/(gains) into net pension or net postretirement benefit plan costs/(benefits) during 2019.
Note 14.13. Financial Instruments
AllWe maintain a policy of ourrequiring that all significant, non-exchange traded derivative contracts arebe governed by an International Swaps and Derivatives Association master agreement, and these master agreements and their schedules contain certain obligations regarding the delivery of certain financial information upon demand.
Derivative Volume:
The notional values of our outstanding derivative instruments were (in millions):
 Notional Amount
 December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017
Commodity contracts$478
 $272
Foreign exchange contracts3,263
 2,876
Cross-currency contracts10,146
 3,161
The increase in our derivative volume for cross-currency contracts was primarily driven by the addition of new Canadian dollar and British pound sterling cross-currency swaps. A portion of these new contracts is being used to offset existing cross-currency contracts that are no longer designated as hedging instruments. The remaining portion of the new contracts is designated as net investment hedges.


Notional Amount
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
Commodity contracts$592 $384 
Foreign exchange contracts3,359 3,658 
Cross-currency contracts7,239 8,189 
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments:
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair values and the levels within the fair value hierarchy of derivative instruments recorded on the consolidated balance sheets were (in millions):
December 25, 2021
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets and Liabilities
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Total Fair Value
AssetsLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilities
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts(a)
$— $— $24 $19 $24 $19 
Cross-currency contracts(b)
— — 247 212 247 212 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Commodity contracts(c)
41 17 43 22 
Foreign exchange contracts(a)
— — 15 18 15 18 
Total fair value$41 $17 $288 $254 $329 $271 
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 December 29, 2018
 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets and Liabilities
(Level 1)
 Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 Total Fair Value
 Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:           
Foreign exchange contracts(a)
$
 $
 $51
 $26
 $51
 $26
Cross-currency contracts(b)

 
 139
 3
 139
 3
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:           
Commodity contracts(c)
5
 27
 
 2
 5
 29
Foreign exchange contracts(c)

 
 5
 42
 5
 42
Cross-currency contracts(b)

 
 557
 119
 557
 119
Total fair value$5
 $27
 $752
 $192
 $757
 $219
(a)The fair value of derivative assets was recorded in other current assets and the fair value of derivative liabilities was recorded in other current liabilities.
(b)The fair value of derivative assets was recorded in other current assets ($557 million) and other non-current assets ($139 million), and the fair value of derivative liabilities was recorded within other current liabilities ($119 million) and other non-current liabilities ($3(a)    At December 25, 2021, the fair value of our derivative assets was recorded in other current assets ($31 million) and other non-current assets ($8 million), and the fair value of our derivative liabilities was recorded in other current liabilities ($33 million) and other non-current liabilities ($4 million).
(c)The fair value of derivative assets was recorded in other current assets and the fair value of derivative liabilities was recorded in other current liabilities.
 December 30, 2017
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets and Liabilities
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 Total Fair Value
 Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:           
Foreign exchange contracts(a)
$
 $
 $8
 $42
 $8
 $42
Cross-currency contracts(b)

 
 344
 
 344
 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:           
Commodity contracts(c)
4
 8
 
 
 4
 8
Foreign exchange contracts(c)

 
 17
 3
 17
 3
Cross-currency contracts(b)

 
 19
 
 19
 
Total fair value$4
 $8
 $388
 $45
 $392
 $53
(b)    At December 25, 2021, the fair value of our derivative assets was recorded in other current assets ($74 million) and other non-current assets ($173 million), and the fair value of our derivative liabilities was recorded in other current liabilities ($42 million) and other non-current liabilities ($170 million).
(a)The fair value of derivative assets was recorded in other current assets and the fair value of derivative liabilities was recorded in other current liabilities ($41 million) and other non-current liabilities ($1 million).
(b)The fair value of our derivative assets was recorded in other non-current assets.
(c)The fair value of derivative assets was recorded in other current assets and the fair value of derivative liabilities was recorded in other current liabilities.
(c)     At December 25, 2021, the fair value of our derivative assets was recorded in other current assets and the fair value of derivative liabilities was recorded in other current liabilities.
December 26, 2020
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets and Liabilities
(Level 1)
Significant Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Total Fair Value
AssetsLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilitiesAssetsLiabilities
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts(a)
$— $— $$46 $$46 
Cross-currency contracts(b)
— — 298 333 298 333 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Commodity contracts(c)
50 14 53 15 
Foreign exchange contracts(a)
— — 20 20 
Total fair value$50 $14 $330 $389 $380 $403 
(a)    At December 26, 2020, the fair value of our derivative assets was recorded in other current assets ($28 million) and other non-current assets ($1 million), and the fair value of our derivative liabilities was recorded in other current liabilities ($50 million) and other non-current liabilities ($5 million).
(b)    At December 26, 2020, the fair value of our derivative assets was recorded in other non-current assets, and the fair value of our derivative liabilities was recorded in other current liabilities ($41 million) and other non-current liabilities ($292 million).
(c)    At December 26, 2020, the fair value of our derivative assets was recorded in other current assets and the fair value of derivative liabilities was recorded in other current liabilities.
Our derivative financial instruments are subject to master netting arrangements that allow for the offset of assets and liabilities in the event of default or early termination of the contract. We elect to record the gross assets and liabilities of our derivative financial instruments on the consolidated balance sheets. If the derivative financial instruments had been netted on the consolidated balance sheets, the asset and liability positions each would have been reduced by $124$155 million at December 29, 201825, 2021 and $23$315 million at December 30, 2017. At December 29, 2018,26, 2020. We had collected collateral of $32 million was posted related to commodity derivative margin requirements. This wasrequirements of $12 million at December 25, 2021 and $25 million at December 26, 2020, which were included in other current assetsliabilities on our consolidated balance sheet at December 29, 2018.sheets.
Level 1 financial assets and liabilities consist of commodity future and options contracts and are valued using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.


Level 2 financial assets and liabilities consist of commodity swaps, foreign exchange forwards, options, and swaps, and cross-currency swaps. Commodity swaps are valued using an income approach based on the observable market commodity index prices less the contract rate multiplied by the notional amount. Foreign exchange forwards and swaps are valued using an income approach based on observable market forward rates less the contract rate multiplied by the notional amount. Foreign exchange options are valued using an income approach based on a Black-Scholes-Merton formula. This formula uses present value techniques and reflects the time value and intrinsic value based on observable market rates. Cross-currency swaps are valued based on observable market spot and swap rates.
We did not have any Level 3 financial assets or liabilities in any period presented.
Our calculation of the fair value of financial instruments takes into consideration the risk of nonperformance, including counterparty credit risk.
Net Investment Hedging:
At December 29, 2018,25, 2021, we had the following items designated as net investment hedges:
Non-derivative foreign denominated debt with principal amounts of €2,550€650 million and £400 million;
Cross-currency contracts with notional amounts of £1.0£677 million ($900 million), C$1.4 billion ($1.41.1 billion), C$2.1€1.9 billion ($1.62.1 billion), and ¥9.6 billion ($85 million); and
Foreign exchange contracts denominated in Chinese renminbi with an aggregate notional amount of $119 million.
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We periodically use non-derivative instruments such as non-U.S. dollar financing transactions or non-U.S. dollar assets or liabilities, including contractsintercompany loans, to hedge the exposure of changes in underlying foreign currency denominated in:subsidiary net assets, and they are designated as net investment hedges. At December 25, 2021, we had Chinese renminbi intercompany loans with an aggregate notional amount of $418 million designated as net investment hedges.
Chinese renminbi with an aggregate notional amount of $127 million,
Euros with an aggregate notional amount of $264 million, and
Indian rupees with an aggregate notional amount of $279 million.
The component of the gains and losses on our net investment in these designated foreign operations, driven by changes in foreign exchange rates, are economically offset by fair value movements on the effective portion of our cross-currency contracts and foreign exchange contracts and remeasurements of our foreign denominated debt.
Interest Rate Hedging:
From time to time we have had derivatives designated as interest rate hedges, including interest rate swaps. We no longer have any outstanding interest rate swaps. We continue to amortize the realized hedge losses that were deferred into accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses) into interest expense through the original maturity of the related long-term debt instruments.
Cash Flow Hedge Coverage:
At December 29, 2018,25, 2021, we had entered into foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges for periods not exceeding the next 12 monthstwo years and into cross-currency contracts designated as cash flow hedges for periods not exceeding the next fiveseven years.
Deferred Hedging Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges:
Based on our valuation at December 29, 201825, 2021 and assuming market rates remain constant through contract maturities, we expect transfers to net income/(loss) of unrealized gains forlosses on foreign currency cash flow hedges and interest rate cash flow hedges during the next 12 months to each be approximately $32 million.insignificant. Additionally, we expect transfers to net income/(loss) of unrealized losses for interest rate cash flow hedges andgains on cross-currency cash flow hedges during the next 12 months to be insignificant.
Concentration of Credit Risk:
Counterparties to our foreign exchange derivatives consist of major international financial institutions. We continually monitor our positions and the credit ratings of the counterparties involved and, by policy, limit the amount of our credit exposure to any one party. While we may be exposed to potential losses due to the credit risk of non-performance by these counterparties, losses are not anticipated. We closely monitor the credit risk associated with our counterparties and customers and to date have not experienced material losses.
Economic Hedging:
We enter into certain derivative contracts not designated as hedging instruments in accordance with our risk management strategy, which have an economic impact of largely mitigating commodity price risk and foreign currency exposures. Gains and losses are recorded in net income/(loss) as a component of cost of products sold for our commodity contracts and other expense/(income), net for our cross currency and foreign exchange contracts.


Divestiture Hedging:
We entered into foreign exchange derivative contracts to economically hedge the foreign currency exposure related to the Heinz India Transaction. The relatedThese derivative losses were $20contracts settled in the first quarter of 2019 resulting in a gain of $5 million, including $17a gain of $6 million recorded within other expense/(income), net, and $3a loss of $1 million recorded within interest expense for the year ended December 29, 2018.expense. These losses are classified as other losses/(gains) related to acquisitions and divestitures. Additionally, we entered into foreign exchange contracts which arewere designated as net investment hedges related to our investment in Heinz India. Related toIn 2019, these net investment hedges we had unrealized hedge lossessettled at a loss of $10 million, which were recognized in$6 million. This loss was subsequently reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses). to other expense/(income) in our condensed consolidated statement of income in the first quarter of 2019 when the Heinz India Transaction closed. These losses are classified as losses/(gains) on the sale of a business. See Note 5, 4, Acquisitions and Divestitures, for additional information related to the Heinz India Transaction.
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Derivative Impact on the Statements of Comprehensive Income:
The following table presents the pre-tax amounts of derivative gains/(losses) deferred into accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses) and the income statement line item that will be affected when reclassified to net income/(loss) (in millions):
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses) ComponentGains/(Losses) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses) Related to Derivatives Designated as Hedging InstrumentsLocation of Gains/(Losses) When Reclassified to Net Income/(Loss)
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts$(1)$$— Net sales
Foreign exchange contracts(11)(2)(36)Cost of products sold
Foreign exchange contracts (excluded component)— (2)Cost of products sold
Foreign exchange contracts— — SG&A
Foreign exchange contracts— — (23)Other expense/(income)
Cross-currency contracts(119)221 43 Other expense/(income)
Cross-currency contracts (excluded component)28 26 28 Other expense/(income)
Cross-currency contracts(22)(11)— Interest expense
Net investment hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts13 Other expense/(income)
Foreign exchange contracts (excluded component)(2)(1)Interest expense
Cross-currency contracts144 (370)(67)Other expense/(income)
Cross-currency contracts (excluded component)44 30 30 Interest expense
Total gains/(losses) recognized in statements of comprehensive income$67 $(108)$(11)
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses) Component Gains/(Losses) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses) Related to Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments Location of Gains/(Losses) When Reclassified to Net Income/(Loss)
  December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
  
Cash flow hedges:        
Foreign exchange contracts $
 $1
 $3
 Net sales
Foreign exchange contracts 64
 (42) 6
 Cost of products sold
Foreign exchange contracts (excluded component) (2) 
 
 Cost of products sold
Foreign exchange contracts 56
 (82) 39
 Other expense/(income), net
Foreign exchange contracts (excluded component) 3
 
 
 Other expense/(income), net
Interest rate contracts 
 
 (8) Interest expense
Cross-currency contracts (4) 
 
 Other expense/(income), net
Cross-currency contracts (excluded component) 1
 
 
 Other expense/(income), net
Net investment hedges:        
Foreign exchange contracts (11) (23) 45
 SG&A
Foreign exchange contracts (excluded component) (3) 
 
 Interest expense
Cross-currency contracts 214
 (184) 147
 SG&A
Cross-currency contracts (excluded component) 13
 
 
 Interest expense
Total gains/(losses) recognized in statements of comprehensive income $331
 $(330) $232
  



Derivative Impact on the Statements of Income:
The following tables present the pre-tax amounts of derivative gains/(losses) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses) to net income/(loss) and the affected income statement line items (in millions):
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
Net salesCost of products soldSG&AInterest expenseOther expense/ (income)Cost of products soldInterest expenseOther expense/ (income)
Total amounts presented in the consolidated statements of income in which the following effects were recorded$26,042 $17,360 $5,222 $2,047 $(295)$17,008 $1,394 $(296)
Gains/(losses) related to derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts$(1)$(46)$(1)$— $— $19 $— $— 
Foreign exchange contracts (excluded component)— (3)— — — — — — 
Interest rate contracts— — — — — — (2)— 
Cross-currency contracts— — — (23)(91)— (11)143 
Cross-currency contracts (excluded component)— — — — 27 — — 26 
Net investment hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts— — — — — — — — 
Foreign exchange contracts (excluded component)— — — — — (2)— 
Cross-currency contracts (excluded component)— — — 36 — — 25 — 
Gains/(losses) related to derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Commodity contracts— 158 — — — (69)— — 
Foreign exchange contracts— — — — (31)— — (15)
Cross-currency contracts— — — — — — — 
Total gains/(losses) recognized in statements of income$(1)$109 $(1)$15 $(86)$(50)$10 $154 
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 December 29,
2018
 Cost of products sold Interest expense Other expense/ (income), net
Total amounts presented in the consolidated statements of income in which the following effects were recorded$17,347
 $1,284
 $(183)
      
Gains/(losses) related to derivatives designated as hedging instruments:     
Cash flow hedges:     
Foreign exchange contracts$(2) $
 $56
Foreign exchange contracts (excluded component)(2) 
 3
Interest rate contracts
 (4) 
Cross-currency contracts
 
 (7)
Cross-currency contracts (excluded component)
 
 1
Net investment hedges:     
Foreign exchange contracts (excluded component)
 (3) 
Cross-currency contracts (excluded component)
 13
 
Gains/(losses) related to derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:     
Commodity contracts(44) 
 
Foreign exchange contracts
 
 (84)
Cross-currency contracts
 
 4
Total gains/(losses) recognized in statements of income$(48) $6
 $(27)
December 28, 2019
December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Cost of products soldInterest expenseOther expense/ (income)
Cost of products sold Interest expense Other expense/ (income), net Net sales Cost of products sold Interest expense Other expense/ (income), net
Total amounts presented in the consolidated statements of income in which the following effects were recorded (As Restated & Recast)$17,043
 $1,234
 $(627) $26,300
 $17,154
 $1,134
 $(472)
Total amounts presented in the consolidated statements of income in which the following effects were recordedTotal amounts presented in the consolidated statements of income in which the following effects were recorded$16,830 $1,361 $(952)
             
Gains/(losses) related to derivatives designated as hedging instruments:             Gains/(losses) related to derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Cash flow hedges:             Cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts$
 $
 $(81) $6
 $41
 $
 $38
Foreign exchange contracts$23 $— $(22)
Foreign exchange contracts (excluded component)Foreign exchange contracts (excluded component)— — — 
Interest rate contracts
 (4) 
 
 
 (4) 
Interest rate contracts— (4)— 
Cross-currency contractsCross-currency contracts— — 23 
Cross-currency contracts (excluded component)Cross-currency contracts (excluded component)— — 28 
Net investment hedges:Net investment hedges:
Foreign exchange contractsForeign exchange contracts— — (6)
Foreign exchange contracts (excluded component)Foreign exchange contracts (excluded component)— (1)— 
Cross-currency contracts (excluded component)Cross-currency contracts (excluded component)— 30 — 
Gains/(losses) related to derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:             Gains/(losses) related to derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Commodity contracts(37) 
 
 
 9
 
 
Commodity contracts43 — — 
Foreign exchange contracts
 
 54
 
 
 
 (63)Foreign exchange contracts— — (1)
Cross-currency contracts
 
 (2) 
 
 
 (3)Cross-currency contracts— — 11 
Total gains/(losses) recognized in statements of income$(37) $(4) $(29) $6
 $50
 $(4) $(28)Total gains/(losses) recognized in statements of income$66 $25 $33 
Non-Derivative Impact on Statements of Comprehensive Income:
Related to our non-derivative foreign denominatedforeign-denominated debt instruments designated as net investment hedges, we recognized pre-tax gains of $174$75 million in 2018,2021, pre-tax losses of $425$57 million in 2017,2020, and pre-tax gains of $234$52 million in 2016.2019. These amounts were recognized in other comprehensive income/(loss).

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Note 15.14. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses)
Certain prior period balances herein reflect the restatements described in Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements.
The components of, and changes in, accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses), net of tax, were as follows (in millions):
Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentsNet Postemployment Benefit Plan AdjustmentsNet Cash Flow Hedge AdjustmentsTotal
Balance as of December 29, 2018$(2,476)$492 $41 $(1,943)
Foreign currency translation adjustments239 — — 239 
Net deferred gains/(losses) on net investment hedges— — 
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of net investment hedges22 — — 22 
Net deferred losses/(gains) on net investment hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)(16)— — (16)
Net deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges— — (10)(10)
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of cash flow hedges— — 29 29 
Net deferred losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)— — (41)(41)
Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period— (70)— (70)
Prior service credits/(costs) arising during the period— — 
Net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) reclassified to net income/(loss)— (234)— (234)
Cumulative effect of accounting standards adopted in the period(a)
— 114 22 136 
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)246 (189)— 57 
Balance at December 28, 2019(2,230)303 41 (1,886)
Foreign currency translation adjustments324 — — 324 
Net deferred gains/(losses) on net investment hedges(321)— — (321)
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of net investment hedges26 — — 26 
Net deferred losses/(gains) on net investment hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)(17)— — (17)
Net deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges— — 144 144 
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of cash flow hedges— — 24 24 
Net deferred losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)— — (116)(116)
Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period— (27)— (27)
Net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) reclassified to net income/(loss)— (118)— (118)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)12 (145)52 (81)
Balance at December 26, 2020(2,218)158 93 (1,967)
Foreign currency translation adjustments(242)— — (242)
Net deferred gains/(losses) on net investment hedges169 — — 169 
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of net investment hedges35 — — 35 
Net deferred losses/(gains) on net investment hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)(29)— — (29)
Net deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges— — (91)(91)
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of cash flow hedges— — 27 27 
Net deferred losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)— — 68 68 
Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period— 232 — 232 
Net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) reclassified to net income/(loss)— (26)— (26)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)(67)206 143 
Balance at December 25, 2021$(2,285)$364 $97 $(1,824)
(a)    In the first quarter of 2019, we adopted ASU 2018-02 related to reclassifying tax effects stranded in accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses). See Note 3, New Accounting Standards, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019 for additional information.
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 Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Net Postemployment Benefit Plan Adjustments Net Cash Flow Hedge Adjustments Total
Balance as of January 3, 2016 (As Restated)$(1,654) $985
 $53
 $(616)
Foreign currency translation adjustments(985) 
 
 (985)
Net deferred gains/(losses) on net investment hedges226
 
 
 226
Net deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges
 
 46
 46
Net deferred losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)
 
 (87) (87)
Net postemployment benefit gains/(losses) arising during the period
 (9) 
 (9)
Net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) reclassified to net income/(loss)
 (204) 
 (204)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)(759) (213) (41) (1,013)
Balance as of December 31, 2016 (As Restated)(2,413) 772
 12
 (1,629)
Foreign currency translation adjustments1,179
 
 
 1,179
Net deferred gains/(losses) on net investment hedges(353) 
 
 (353)
Net deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges
 
 (113) (113)
Net deferred losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)
 
 85
 85
Net postemployment benefit gains/(losses) arising during the period
 86
 
 86
Net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) reclassified to net income/(loss)
 (309) 
 (309)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)826
 (223) (28) 575
Balance as of December 30, 2017 (As Restated)(1,587) 549
 (16) (1,054)
Foreign currency translation adjustments(1,173) 
 
 (1,173)
Net deferred gains/(losses) on net investment hedges284
 
 
 284
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of net investment hedges7
 
 
 7
Net deferred losses/(gains) on net investment hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)(7) 
 
 (7)
Net deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges
 
 99
 99
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of cash flow hedges
 
 2
 2
Net deferred losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)
 
 (44) (44)
Net postemployment benefit gains/(losses) arising during the period
 61
 
 61
Net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) reclassified to net income/(loss)
 (118) 
 (118)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)(889) (57) 57
 (889)
Balance as of December 29, 2018$(2,476) $492
 $41
 $(1,943)

Reclassification of net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) included amounts reclassified to net income and amounts reclassified into inventory (consistent with our capitalization policy).


The gross amount and related tax benefit/(expense) recorded in, and associated with, each component of other comprehensive income/(loss) were as follows (in millions):
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Before Tax AmountTaxNet of Tax AmountBefore Tax AmountTaxNet of Tax AmountBefore Tax AmountTaxNet of Tax Amount
Foreign currency translation adjustments$(242)$— $(242)$324 $— $324 $239 $— $239 
Net deferred gains/(losses) on net investment hedges220 (51)169 (426)105 (321)(2)
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of net investment hedges46 (11)35 28 (2)26 29 (7)22 
Net deferred losses/(gains) on net investment hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)(38)(29)(23)(17)(23)(16)
Net deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges(152)61 (91)209 (65)144 (16)(10)
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of cash flow hedges28 (1)27 24 — 24 30 (1)29 
Net deferred losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)138 (70)68 (175)59 (116)(48)(41)
Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period308 (76)232 (30)(27)(65)(5)(70)
Prior service credits/(costs) arising during the period— — — — — — — 
Net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) reclassified to net income/(loss)(32)(26)(158)40 (118)(312)78 (234)
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       As Restated
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 Before Tax Amount Tax Net of Tax Amount Before Tax Amount Tax Net of Tax Amount Before Tax Amount Tax Net of Tax Amount
Foreign currency translation adjustments$(1,173) $
 $(1,173) $1,179
 $
 $1,179
 $(985) $
 $(985)
Net deferred gains/(losses) on net investment hedges377
 (93) 284
 (632) 279
 (353) 426
 (200) 226
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of net investment hedges10
 (3) 7
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net deferred losses/(gains) on net investment hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)(10) 3
 (7) 
 
 
 
 
 
Net deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges116
 (17) 99
 (123) 10
 (113) 40
 6
 46
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of cash flow hedges2
 
 2
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net deferred losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)(45) 1
 (44) 85
 
 85
 (81) (6) (87)
Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period74
 (16) 58
 116
 (47) 69
 (78) 38
 (40)
Prior service credits/(costs) arising during the period6
 (3) 3
 25
 (8) 17
 51
 (20) 31
Net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) reclassified to net income/(loss)(156) 38
 (118) (502) 193
 (309) (331) 127
 (204)



The amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses) were as follows (in millions):
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses) Component Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses) to Net Income/(Loss)Affected Line Item in the Statements of Income
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Losses/(gains) on net investment hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts(a)
$— $— $Other expense/(income)
Foreign exchange contracts(b)
(2)Interest expense
Cross-currency contracts(b)
(36)(25)(30)Interest expense
Losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts(c)
— — Net sales
Foreign exchange contracts(c)
49 (19)(23)Cost of products sold
Foreign exchange contracts(c)
— — SG&A
Foreign exchange contracts(c)
— — 22 Other expense/(income)
Cross-currency contracts(c)
64 (169)(51)Other expense/(income)
Cross-currency contracts(c)
22 11 — Interest expense
Interest rate contracts(d)
Interest expense
Losses/(gains) on hedges before income taxes100 (198)(71)
Losses/(gains) on hedges, income taxes(61)65 14 
Losses/(gains) on hedges$39 $(133)$(57)
Losses/(gains) on postemployment benefits:
Amortization of unrecognized losses/(gains)(e)
$(13)$(12)$(7)
Amortization of prior service costs/(credits)(e)
(8)(122)(306)
Settlement and curtailment losses/(gains)(e)
(11)(24)— 
Other losses/(gains) on postemployment benefits— — 
Losses/(gains) on postemployment benefits before income taxes(32)(158)(312)
Losses/(gains) on postemployment benefits, income taxes40 78 
Losses/(gains) on postemployment benefits$(26)$(118)$(234)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses) Component  Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses) to Net Income/(Loss) Affected Line Item in the Statements of Income
      As Restated  
  December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
  
Losses/(gains) on net investment hedges:        
Foreign exchange contracts(a)
 $3
 $
 $
 Interest expense
Cross-currency contracts(a)
 (13) 
 
 Interest expense
Losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges:       
Foreign exchange contracts(b)
 
 
 (6) Net sales
Foreign exchange contracts(b)
 4
 
 (41) Cost of products sold
Foreign exchange contracts(b)
 (59) 81
 (38) Other expense/(income), net
Cross-currency contracts(a)
 6
 
 
 Other expense/(income), net
Interest rate contracts(c)
 4
 4
 4
 Interest expense
Losses/(gains) on hedges before income taxes (55) 85
 (81)  
Losses/(gains) on hedges, income taxes 4
 
 (6)  
Losses/(gains) on hedges $(51) $85
 $(87)  
         
Losses/(gains) on postemployment benefits:       
Amortization of unrecognized losses/(gains) $2
 $1
 $(1) (d)
Amortization of prior service costs/(credits) (311) (328) (355) (d)
Settlement and curtailment losses/(gains) 153
 (175) 25
 (d)
Losses/(gains) on postemployment benefits before income taxes (156) (502) (331)  
Losses/(gains) on postemployment benefits, income taxes 38
 193
 127
  
Losses/(gains) on postemployment benefits $(118) $(309) $(204)  
(a)    Represents the reclassification of hedge losses/(gains) resulting from the complete or substantially complete liquidation of our investment in the underlying foreign operations.
(a)Represents recognition of the excluded component in net income/(loss).
(b)Includes amortization of the excluded component and the effective portion of the related hedges.
(c)Represents amortization of realized hedge losses that were deferred into accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses) through the maturity of the related long-term debt instruments.
(d)
These components are included in the computation of net periodic postemployment benefit costs. See Note 13, Postemployment Benefits, for additional information.
(b)    Represents recognition of the excluded component in net income/(loss).
(c)    Includes amortization of the excluded component and the effective portion of the related hedges.
(d)    Represents amortization of realized hedge losses that were deferred into accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses) through the maturity of the related long-term debt instruments.
(e)    These components are included in the computation of net periodic postemployment benefit costs. See Note 12, Postemployment Benefits, for additional information.
In this note we have excluded activity and balances related to noncontrolling interest due to itstheir insignificance. This activity was primarily related to foreign currency translation adjustments.
Note 16. Venezuela - Foreign Currency and Inflation
We have a subsidiary in Venezuela that manufactures and sells a variety of products, primarily in the condiments and sauces and infant and nutrition categories. We apply highly inflationary accounting to the results of our Venezuelan subsidiary and include these results in our consolidated financial statements. Under highly inflationary accounting, the functional currency of our Venezuelan subsidiary is the U.S. dollar (the reporting currency of Kraft Heinz), although the majority of its transactions are in Venezuelan bolivars. As a result, we must revalue the results of our Venezuelan subsidiary to U.S. dollars. We revalue the income statement using daily weighted average DICOM (as defined below) rates, and we revalue the bolivar denominated monetary assets and liabilities at the period-end DICOM spot rate. The resulting revaluation gains and losses are recorded in current net income/(loss), rather than accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses). These gains and losses are classified within other expense/(income), net as nonmonetary currency devaluation on our consolidated statements of income.
In February 2018, the Venezuelan government eliminated the official exchange rate, which was available through the Sistema de Divisa Protegida (“DIPRO”) for purchases and sales of certain essential items, including food products. At December 30, 2017, we had outstanding invoice reimbursement requests of $26 million related to the purchase of ingredients and packaging materials for the years 2012 through 2015. Following the elimination of this preferential rate, we determined that these outstanding requests, which were approved by the Venezuelan government, were no longer collectible. There was no impact on our consolidated statements of income for 2018.


Following elimination of the DIPRO rate, the Sistema de Divisa Complementaria (“DICOM”) is the only foreign currency exchange mechanism legally available to us for converting Venezuelan bolivars to U.S. dollars. As of December 29, 2018, we believe the DICOM rate is the most appropriate legally available rate at which to translate the results of our Venezuelan subsidiary. We continue to monitor the DICOM rate, and the nonmonetary assets supported by the underlying operations in Venezuela, for impairment.
The auction-based DICOM system was temporarily frozen in September 2017 and reopened in February 2018. The last published DICOM rate before the auction freeze was BsF3,345 per U.S. dollar compared to BsF25,000 per U.S. dollar upon reopening. In August 2018, the Venezuelan government changed the unit for measuring bolivars from the bolivar fuerte (“BsF”) to the bolivar soberano (“BsS”). The conversion ratio is BsF100,000 to BsS1. Upon converting to the bolivar soberano measurement unit, the Venezuelan government further devalued the currency. On August 20, 2018, the published DICOM rate was BsF6,000,000 (BsS60.00) per U.S. dollar compared to approximately BsF249,000 (BsS2.49) per U.S. dollar immediately preceding the conversion to BsS.
The DICOM rate at December 29, 2018 was BsS638.18 per U.S. dollar compared to BsS0.03 at December 30, 2017. We remeasured the bolivar denominated assets and liabilities of our Venezuelan subsidiary at December 29, 2018 using the DICOM spot rate of BsS638.18 per U.S. dollar. We remeasured the income statements of our Venezuelan subsidiary using a weighted average rate of BsS25.06 in 2018, BsS0.02 in 2017, and BsS0.01 in 2016. Remeasurements of the monetary assets and liabilities and operating results of our Venezuelan subsidiary at DICOM rates resulted in nonmonetary currency devaluation losses of $146 million in 2018, $36 million in 2017, and $24 million in 2016. These losses were recorded in other expense/(income), net in the consolidated statements of income.
Additionally, in the second quarter of 2016, we assessed the nonmonetary assets of our Venezuelan subsidiary for impairment, resulting in a $53 million loss to write down property, plant and equipment, net, and prepaid spare parts, which was recorded within cost of products sold in the consolidated statement of income in 2016.
We did not obtain any U.S. dollars at DICOM rates during 2018. In addition to DICOM, there is an unofficial market for obtaining U.S. dollars with Venezuelan bolivars. The exact exchange rate is widely debated but is generally accepted to be substantially higher than the latest published DICOM rate. We have not transacted at any unofficial market rates and have no plans to transact at unofficial market rates in the foreseeable future.
Our Venezuelan subsidiary obtains U.S. dollars through exports and royalty payments. These U.S. dollars are primarily used for purchases of tomato paste and spare parts for manufacturing, as well as a limited amount of other operating costs. As of December 29, 2018, our Venezuelan subsidiary has sufficient U.S. dollars to fund these operational needs in the foreseeable future. However, further deterioration of the economic environment or regulation changes could jeopardize our export business. Our Venezuelan subsidiary has increasingly sourced production inputs locally, including tomato paste and sugar, in order to reduce reliance on U.S. dollars, which we expect to continue in the foreseeable future.
Our results of operations in Venezuela reflect a controlled subsidiary. We continue to have sufficient currency liquidity and pricing flexibility to control our operations. However, the continuing economic uncertainty, strict labor laws, and evolving government controls over imports, prices, currency exchange, and payments present a challenging operating environment. Increased restrictions imposed by the Venezuelan government or further deterioration of the economic environment could impact our ability to control our Venezuelan operations and could lead us to deconsolidate our Venezuelan subsidiary in the future. We currently do not expect to make any new investments or contributions into Venezuela.
Note 17.15. Financing Arrangements
We have utilized accounts receivable securitization and factoring programs (the “Programs”) globally for our working capital needs and to provide efficient liquidity. During 2018, we had Programs in place in various countries across the globe. In the second quarter of 2018, we unwound our U.S. securitization program, which represented the majority of our Programs, using proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt in June 2018. As of December 29, 2018, we have unwound all of our Programs.
We operated the Programs such that we generally utilized the majority of the available aggregate cash consideration limits. We accounted for transfers of receivables pursuant to the Programs as a sale and removed them from our consolidated balance sheets. Under the Programs, we generally received cash consideration up to a certain limit and recorded a non-cash exchange for sold receivables for the remainder of the purchase price. We maintained a “beneficial interest,” or a right to collect cash, in the sold receivables. Cash receipts from the payments on sold receivables (which are cash receipts on the underlying trade receivables that have already been securitized in these Programs) are classified as investing activities and presented as cash receipts on sold receivables on our consolidated statements of cash flows.


The carrying value of trade receivables removed from our consolidated balance sheets in connection with the Programs was $1.0 billion at December 30, 2017. In exchange for the sale of trade receivables, we received cash of $673 million at December 30, 2017 and recorded sold receivables of $353 million at December 30, 2017. There were no such balances at December 29, 2018. The carrying value of sold receivables approximated the fair value at December 30, 2017.
We acted as servicer for certain of the Programs. We did not record any related servicing assets or liabilities as of December 30, 2017 because they were not material to the financial statements.
Our U.S. securitization program utilized a bankruptcy-remote special-purpose entity (“SPE”). The SPE was wholly-owned by a subsidiary of Kraft Heinz, and its sole business consisted of the purchase or acceptance, through capital contributions, of receivables and related assets from a Kraft Heinz subsidiary and the subsequent transfer of such receivables and related assets to a bank. Although the SPE is included in our consolidated financial statements, it was a separate legal entity with separate creditors who were entitled, upon its liquidation in the second quarter of 2018, to be satisfied out of the SPE's assets prior to any assets or value in the SPE becoming available to Kraft Heinz or its subsidiaries.
Additionally, we enter into various structured payable and product financing arrangements to facilitate supply from our vendors. Balance sheet classification is based on the nature of the agreements. For certain arrangements,arrangements. We have concluded that our obligations to our suppliers, including amounts due and scheduled payment terms, are impacted by their participation in the program and therefore we classify amounts outstanding within other current liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. We had approximately $267$215 million at December 25, 2021 and approximately $236 million at December 26, 2020 on our consolidated balance sheets at December 29, 2018 and approximately $268 million at December 30, 2017 related to these arrangements.
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Transfers of Financial Assets:
Since 2020, we have had a nonrecourse accounts receivable factoring program whereby certain eligible receivables are sold to third party financial institutions in exchange for cash. The program provides us with an additional means for managing liquidity. Under the terms of the arrangement, we act as the collecting agent on behalf of the financial institutions to collect amounts due from customers for the receivables sold. We account for the transfer of receivables as a true sale at the point control is transferred through derecognition of the receivable on our consolidated balance sheet. Receivables sold under this accounts receivable factoring program were approximately $50 million during 2020. No receivables were sold under this accounts receivable factoring program during 2021, and there were no amounts outstanding as of December 25, 2021 or December 26, 2020. The incremental costs of factoring receivables under this arrangement were insignificant for the year ended December 26, 2020. The proceeds from the sales of receivables are included in cash from operating activities in the consolidated statement of cash flows.
Note 18.16. Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Proceedings
We are involved in legal proceedings, claims, and governmental inquiries, inspections, or investigations (“Legal Matters”) arising in the ordinary course of our business. While we cannot predict with certainty the results of Legal Matters in which we are currently involved or may in the future be involved, we do not expect that the ultimate costs to resolve any of the Legal Matters that are currently pending will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, or results of operations.operations, or cash flows.
Class Actions and Stockholder Derivative Actions:
WeThe Kraft Heinz Company and certain of our current and former officers and directors are currently defendants in threea consolidated securities class action lawsuits filed in February, March, and April 2019. The first filed action, Hedick v. The Kraft Heinz Company, was filed on February 24, 2019 against the Company and three of its officers (the “Hedick Action”). The second filed action, Iron Workers District Council (Philadelphia and Vicinity) Retirement and Pension Plan v. The Kraft Heinz Company, was filed on March 15, 2019 against, among others, the Company and six of its current and former officers (the “Iron Workers Action”). The third filed action, Timber Hill LLC v. The Kraft Heinz Company, was filed on April 25, 2019 against, among others, the Company and six of its current and former officers and one of its directors (the “Timber Hill Action”). All of these securities class action lawsuits were filedlawsuit pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Another securitiesIllinois, Union Asset Management Holding AG, et al. v. The Kraft Heinz Company, et al. The consolidated amended class action lawsuit, Walling v. Kraft Heinz Company,complaint, which was filed on February 26, 2019 in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania against, among others, the CompanyAugust 14, 2020 and sixalso names 3G Capital, Inc. and several of its currentsubsidiaries and former officers (the “Walling Action”affiliates (“3G Entities”). Plaintiff in the Walling Action filed a notice of voluntary dismissal of his complaint, without prejudice, on April 26, 2019.
Plaintiffs in these lawsuits purport to represent a class of all individuals and entities who purchased, sold, or otherwise acquired or disposed of publicly traded securities of the Company (including in the Timber Hill Action, the purchase of call options on Company common stock, the sale of put options on Company common stock, and the purchase of futures on the Company’s common stock) from May 4, 2017 through February 21, 2019, in the case of the Hedick Action and the Walling Action, and from July 6, 2015 through February 21, 2019, in the case of the Iron Workers Action and the Timber Hill Action. The complaints assert as defendants, asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, based on allegedly materially false or misleading statements and omissions in public statements, press releases, investor presentations, earnings calls, Company documents, and SECSecurities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings regarding the Company’s business, financial results, and internal controls.controls, and further alleges the 3G Entities engaged in insider trading and misappropriated the Company’s material, non-public information. The plaintiffs seek damages in an unspecified amount, attorneys’ fees, and other relief. The Company filed a motion to dismiss the consolidated amended class action complaint, which motion the court denied in an order dated August 11, 2021.


In addition, our Employee Benefits Administration Board and certain of ourThe Kraft Heinz Company’s current and former officers and employees are currently defendants in onean Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) class action lawsuit, Osborne v. Employee Benefits Administration Board of Kraft Heinz, et al., which was filed on March 19, 2019is pending in the United States District Court for the WesternNorthern District of Pennsylvania.Illinois. Plaintiffs in the lawsuit purport to represent a class of current and former employees who were participants in and beneficiaries of various retirement plans which were co-invested in a commingled investment fund known as the Kraft Foods Savings Plan Master Trust (the “Master Trust”) during the period of May 4, 2017 through February 21, 2019. An amended complaint was filed on June 28, 2019. The amended complaint alleges violations of Section 502 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”)ERISA based on alleged breaches of obligations as fiduciaries subject to ERISA by allowing the Master Trust to continue investing in our common stock.stock, and alleges additional breaches of fiduciary duties by current and former officers for their purported failure to monitor Master Trust fiduciaries. The plaintiffs seek damages in an unspecified amount, attorneys’ fees, and other relief. The Company filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint, which motion the court granted in an order dated August 23, 2021, before entering judgment in favor of the Company on September 14, 2021. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal on October 13, 2021. The parties subsequently filed a stipulation of voluntary dismissal with prejudice on December 7, 2021, and the appellate court dismissed the appeal with prejudice on that same date.
Certain of ourThe Kraft Heinz Company’s current and former officers and directors among others,and the 3G Entities are also currentlynamed as defendants in fivea stockholder derivative actions: DeFabiis v. Hees action, In re Kraft Heinz Shareholder Derivative Litigation, which had been previously consolidated in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and is now pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The court appointed lead plaintiffs and plaintiffs’ counsel on October 21, 2021, and lead plaintiffs filed a consolidated amended complaint on April 16, 2019, Vladimir Gusinsky Revocable Trustv. Hees filed on May 8, 2019, Kailas v. Hees filed on May 13, 2019, Silverman v. Behring filed on May 15, 2019, and Green v. Behring filed on May 23, 2019, with the Company named as a nominal defendant. Plaintiffs, derivatively on behalf of the Company, assertNovember 22, 2021. The consolidated amended complaint asserts state law claims under the common law and statutory law of Delaware for alleged breaches of fiduciary duties and unjust enrichment, as well as federal claims for contribution for alleged violations of Sections 10(b) and 14(a)21D of the Exchange Act and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, based on allegedly materially false or misleading statements and omissions in public statements and SEC filings.filings, and for implementing cost cutting measures that allegedly damaged the Company. The plaintiffs seek damages in an unspecificunspecified amount, attorneys’ fees, and other relief. All
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Certain of theseThe Kraft Heinz Company’s current and former officers and directors and the 3G Entities are also named as defendants in a consolidated stockholder derivative actions wereaction, In re Kraft Heinz Company Derivative Litigation, which was filed in the United States DistrictDelaware Court forof Chancery. The consolidated amended complaint, which was filed on April 27, 2020, alleges state law claims, contending that the Western District3G Entities were controlling stockholders who owed fiduciary duties to the Company, and that they breached those duties by allegedly engaging in insider trading and misappropriating the Company’s material, non-public information. The complaint further alleges that certain of Pennsylvania.The Kraft Heinz Company’s current and former officers and directors breached their fiduciary duties to the Company by purportedly making materially misleading statements and omissions regarding the Company’s financial performance and the impairment of its goodwill and intangible assets, and by supposedly approving or allowing the 3G Entities’ alleged insider trading. The complaint seeks relief against the defendants in the form of damages, disgorgement of all profits obtained from the alleged insider trading, contribution and indemnification, and an award of attorneys’ fees and costs. The defendants filed a motion to dismiss the consolidated amended complaint, which motion the court granted in an order dated December 15, 2021. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal on January 13, 2022.
We intend to vigorously defend against these lawsuits; however, we cannot reasonably estimate the potential range of loss, if any, due to the early stage of these proceedings.
SecuritiesUnited States Government Investigations:
On September 3, 2021, The Kraft Heinz Company reached a settlement with the SEC, concluding and Exchange Commission Investigation:
resolving in its entirety the previously disclosed SEC investigation. Under the terms of the settlement, we, without admitting or denying the findings in the administrative order issued by the SEC, agreed to pay a civil penalty of $62 million and to cease and desist from violations of specified provisions of the federal securities laws and rules promulgated thereunder. We recorded an accrual for the full amount of the penalty in the second quarter of 2021, which was reflected in other current liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 26, 2021 and in SG&A in our condensed consolidated statements of income, and paid the penalty in the third quarter of 2021. As previously disclosed, on February 21, 2019, we received a subpoena in October 2018 from the SEC related to our procurement area, specifically the accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls related to our procurement function, including, but not limited to, agreements, side agreements, and changes or modifications to agreements with our suppliers. Following the receipt of this subpoena, we, together with external counsel and forensic accountants, and subsequently, under the oversight of the Audit Committee, conducted an internal investigation into our procurement area and related matters. Following our earnings release and investor call on February 21, 2019, when we announced the results of our interim assessment of goodwill and intangible asset impairments, the SEC requested additional information related to our financial reporting, internal controls, and disclosures, our assessment of goodwill and intangible asset impairments, and our communications with certain shareholders. It is our understanding that the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois also is(“USAO”) had been reviewing this matter, working with the SEC and receiving materials from it. We cannot predict the eventual scope, duration or outcome of any potential SEC legal action or other action or whether it could have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flow.matter. We have been responsive tonot received any contact from the ongoing subpoenas and other document requests and will continue to cooperate fully with any governmental or regulatory inquiries or investigations.USAO within the past two years.
Other Commitments and Contingencies
As a result of our review of supplier contracts and related arrangements, we determined that the classification of the embedded lease element for certain contracts should have been classified as an operating lease instead of a capital lease. In addition, we identified certain arrangements that were improperly accounted for as embedded capital leases. Therefore, future obligations associated with operating leases and purchase obligations have been restated below. See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information related to the restatement and our review of supplier contracts and related arrangements.
Leases:
Rental expenses for leases of warehouse, production, and office facilities and equipment were $200 million in 2018, $244 million in 2017, and $198 million in 2016.
Minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable operating leases in effect at December 29, 2018 were (in millions):
2019$185
2020137
2021105
202270
202349
Thereafter148
Total$694


Purchase Obligations:
We have purchase obligations for materials, supplies, property, plant and equipment, and co-packing, storage, and distribution services based on projected needs to be utilized in the normal course of business. Other purchase obligations include commitments for marketing, advertising, capital expenditures, information technology, and professional services.
As of December 29, 2018,25, 2021, our take-or-pay purchase obligations were as follows (in millions):
2019$1,569
2020757
2021405
2022287
2022$541 
2023210
2023457 
20242024315 
20252025221 
20262026180 
Thereafter217
Thereafter282 
Total$3,445
Total$1,996 
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest:
In 2017,2016, we commenced operations ofentered into a joint venture with a minority partner to manufacture, package, market, and distribute refrigerated soups and meal sides.food products. We controlcontrolled the operations and includeincluded this business in our consolidated results. Our minority partner hashad put options that, if it chooseschose to exercise, would require us to purchase portions of its equity interest at a future date. These put options will become exercisable beginning in 2025 (on the eighth anniversary of the product launch date) at a price to be determined at that time based upon an independent third party valuation. The minority partner’s put options arewere reflected on our consolidated balance sheets as a redeemable noncontrolling interest. We accretepreviously accreted the redeemable noncontrolling interest to its estimated redemption value over the term of the put options. AtDuring 2020, we issued a notice of termination to our minority partner, indicating our intent to dissolve and liquidate the joint venture as provided for within our agreement. The joint venture was dissolved in December 29, 2018,2020. As a result of this dissolution, we estimaterecognized a pre-tax loss of approximately $26 million in other expense/(income) for the redemption value to be approximately $35 million.year ended December 26, 2020.
Note 19.17. Debt
We may from time to time seek to retire or purchase our outstanding debt through redemptions, tender offers, cash purchases, prepayments, refinancing, exchange offers, open market or privately negotiated transactions, Rule 10b5-1 plans, or otherwise. Cash payments related to debt extinguishment are classified as cash outflows from financing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows. Any gains or losses on extinguishment of debt are recognized in interest expense on the consolidated statements of income.
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Borrowing Arrangements:
On July 6, 2015, together with Kraft Heinz Foods Company (“KHFC”), our 100% owned operating subsidiary, we entered into a credit agreement (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”), which provides for a $4.0 billionprovided an initial senior unsecured revolving credit facility (thecommitment in the aggregate amount of $4.0 billion (as amended, the “Senior Credit Facility”). In June 2018, we entered into an agreement that became effective on July 6, 2018 to extend the maturity date of our Senior Credit Facility from July 6, 2021 to July 6, 2023 and to establishprovide a $400 million euro equivalent swing line facility, which is available under the initial revolving commitment of $4.0 billion, revolving credit facility limit for short-term loans denominated in euros on a same-day basis. In March 2020, we entered into an extension letter agreement (the “2020 Extension Agreement”), which extends the maturity date of $3.9 billion under the Senior Credit Facility from July 6, 2023 to July 6, 2024. The revolving commitments of each lender that did not agree to the 2020 Extension Agreement continue to terminate on July 6, 2023. On October 9, 2020, we entered into a commitment increase amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement, which provides for incremental revolving commitments by 2 additional lenders in the amount of $50 million each, or $100 million in aggregate. Following the execution of the Amendment, the Senior Credit Facility provides for a revolving commitment of $4.1 billion through July 6, 2023 and $4.0 billion through July 6, 2024. On April 9, 2021, we entered into another extension letter agreement (the “2021 Extension Agreement”), which extends the maturity date of $4.0 billion under the Senior Credit Facility from July 6, 2024 to July 6, 2025.
In the first quarter of 2020, as a precautionary measure to preserve financial flexibility in light of the uncertainty in the global economy resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, we borrowed $4.0 billion under our Senior Credit Facility. We repaid the full $4.0 billion during the second quarter of 2020. No amounts were drawn on our Senior Credit Facility at December 29, 2018,25, 2021, at December 30, 2017,26, 2020, or during the years ended December 29, 2018, December 30, 2017,25, 2021 and December 31, 2016.28, 2019.
The Senior Credit FacilityAgreement includes a $1.0 billion sub-limit for borrowings in alternative currencies (i.e., euro, British pound sterling, Canadian dollars, or other lawful currencies readily available and freely transferable and convertible into U.S. dollars), as well as a letter of credit sub-facility of up to $300 million. Subject to certain conditions, we may increase the amount of revolving commitments and/or add additional tranches of term loans in a combined aggregate amount of up to $1.0 billion.$900 million.
Any committed borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility bear interest at a variable annual rate based on LIBOR/EURIBOR/CDOR loans or an alternate base rate/Canadian prime rate, in each case subject to an applicable margin based upon the long-term senior unsecured, non-credit enhanced debt rating assigned to us. The borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility have interest rates based on, at our election, base rate, LIBOR, EURIBOR, CDOR, or Canadian prime rate plus a spread ranging from 87.5 to 175 basis points for LIBOR, EURIBOR, and CDOR loans, and 0 to 75 basis points for base rate or Canadian prime rate loans.
The Senior Credit Facility contains representations, warranties, and covenants that are typical for these types of facilities and could, upon the occurrence of certain events of default, restrict our ability to access our Senior Credit Facility. Our SeniorThe Credit FacilityAgreement requires us to maintain a minimum shareholders’ equity (excluding accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses)) of at least $35 billion. We were in compliance with all financial covenants during the year endedthis covenant as of December 29, 2018.
During the period from December 29, 2018 to the filing date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, due to the delays in the preparation of our financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 and the fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019, we were not in compliance with certain reporting covenants under the Senior Credit Facility.


However, as previously disclosed, on March 22, 2019, we entered into a Waiver and Consent No. 1 (the “Original Waiver”) with respect to the Senior Credit Facility, pursuant to which the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, granted a temporary waiver of compliance by us with respect to the requirement to furnish the lenders a copy of the consolidated financial statements for our fiscal year ended December 29, 2018. Pursuant to the Original Waiver, we were required to provide consolidated financial statements no later than May 14, 2019. Due to additional delays in our financial reporting, on May 10, 2019, we entered into a Waiver and Consent No. 2 (the “Second Waiver”) with respect to the Senior Credit Facility, pursuant to which the lenders, as party to the Senior Credit Facility, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, granted a temporary waiver of compliance by us with respect to the requirements to furnish the lenders copies of the consolidated financial statements for our fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 and for the fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019. Pursuant to the Second Waiver and in order to remedy our noncompliance, we are required to provide consolidated financial statements for our fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 no later than June 28, 2019 and for our fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019 no later than July 31, 2019. If we had not obtained these waivers, we would not have been able to access our Senior Credit Facility.25, 2021.
The obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by KHFC and The Kraft Heinz Company in the case of indebtedness and other liabilities of any subsidiary borrower and by Kraft Heinz in the case of indebtedness and other liabilities of any subsidiary borrower and KHFC.borrower.
In August 2017,March 2020, together with KHFC, we repaid $600 million aggregate principal amountentered into an uncommitted revolving credit line agreement, which provides for borrowings up to $300 million. Each borrowing under this uncommitted revolving credit line agreement is due within six months of our previously outstanding senior unsecured loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility”). Accordingly, there werethe disbursement date. In March 2021, we amended the uncommitted revolving credit line agreement to extend the final maturity date of the agreement from June 9, 2021 to June 9, 2022. As of December 25, 2021, no amounts outstandinghad been drawn on the Term Loan Facility at December 29, 2018 or December 30, 2017.this facility.
We obtainhave historically obtained funding through our U.S. and European commercial paper programs. At December 29, 2018, weWe had no commercial paper outstanding. Atoutstanding at December 30, 2017, we had commercial paper outstanding of $448 million with a weighted average interest rate of 1.541%.25, 2021, at December 26, 2020, or during the years ended December 25, 2021 orDecember 26, 2020.
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Long-Term Debt:
The following table summarizes our long-term debt obligations. Long-term
Priority (a)
Maturity Dates
Interest Rates (b)
Carrying Values
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
(in millions)
U.S. dollar notes(c)
Senior Notes2022–20500.776%–7.125%$18,049 $24,251 
Euro notes(c)
Senior Notes2023–20281.500%–2.250%2,877 3,100 
British pound sterling notes:
2030 Notes(d)
Senior NotesFebruary 18, 20306.250%172 175 
Other British pound sterling notes(c)
Senior NotesJuly 1, 20274.125%533 539 
Other long-term debtVarious2022–20350.500%–13.350%42 41 
Finance lease obligations128 194 
Total long-term debt21,801 28,300 
Current portion of long-term debt740 230 
Long-term debt, excluding current portion$21,061 $28,070 
(a)    Priority of debt atindicates the order which debt would be paid if all debt obligations were due on the same day. Senior secured debt takes priority over unsecured debt. Senior debt has greater seniority than subordinated debt.
(b)    Floating interest rates are stated as of December 30, 2017 reflects25, 2021.
(c)    Kraft Heinz fully and unconditionally guarantees these notes, which were issued by KHFC.
(d)    The 6.250% Pound Sterling Senior Secured Notes due February 18, 2030 (the “2030 Notes”) were issued by H.J. Heinz Finance UK Plc. Kraft Heinz and KHFC fully and unconditionally guarantee the restatements described2030 Notes. The 2030 Notes now rank pari passu in Note 2, Restatementright of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements.
  
Priority (a)
 Maturity Dates 
Interest Rates (b)
 Carrying Values
          As Restated
        December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017
        (in millions)
U.S. dollar notes:          
2025 Notes(c)
 Senior Secured Notes February 15, 2025 4.875% $1,193
 $1,192
Other U.S. dollar notes(d)(e)
 Senior Notes 2019-2046 2.800% - 7.125% 25,551
 25,165
Euro notes(d)
 Senior Notes 2023-2028 1.500% - 2.250% 2,899
 3,038
Canadian dollar notes(f)
 Senior Notes July 6, 2020 2.700% - 3.128% 586
 794
British pound sterling notes:          
2030 Notes(g)
 Senior Secured Notes February 18, 2030 6.250% 165
 176
Other British pound sterling notes(d)
 Senior Notes July 1, 2027 4.125% 504
 536
Other long-term debt Various 2019-2035 0.800% - 5.500% 50
 56
Capital lease obligations       199
 84
Total long-term debt       31,147
 31,041
Current portion of long-term debt       377
 2,733
Long-term debt, excluding current portion       $30,770
 $28,308
(a)Priority of debt indicates the order which debt would be paid if all debt obligations were due on the same day. Senior secured debt takes priority over unsecured debt. Senior debt has greater seniority than subordinated debt.
(b)Floating interest rates are stated as of December 29, 2018.
(c)The 4.875% Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due February 15, 2025 (the “2025 Notes”) are senior in right of payment of existing and future unsecured and subordinated indebtedness. Kraft Heinz fully and unconditionally guarantees these notes.
(d)Kraft Heinz fully and unconditionally guarantees these notes, which were issued by KHFC.
(e)Includes current year issuances (the “New Notes”) described below.
(f)Kraft Heinz fully and unconditionally guarantees these notes, which were issued by Kraft Heinz Canada ULC (formerly Kraft Canada Inc.).
(g)The 6.250% Pound Sterling Senior Secured Notes due February 18, 2030 (the “2030 Notes”) were issued by H.J. Heinz Finance UK Plc. Kraft Heinz and KHFC fully and unconditionally guarantee the 2030 Notes. This guarantee is secured and senior in right of payment of existing and future unsecured and subordinated indebtedness. Kraft Heinz became guarantor of the 2030 Notes in connection with the 2015 Merger. The 2030 Notes were previously only guaranteed by KHFC.


payment with all of our existing and future senior obligations. Kraft Heinz became guarantor of the 2030 Notes in connection with the 2015 Merger. The 2030 Notes were previously only guaranteed by KHFC.
Our long-term debt contains customary representations, covenants, and events of default. We were in compliance with all financialsuch covenants during the year endedat December 29, 2018.25, 2021.
During the period from December 29, 2018 to the filing date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, due to the delays in the preparation of our financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 and the fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019, we were not in compliance with certain reporting covenants under certain indentures. The filing of this Annual Report on Form 10-K will constitute compliance with the requirement to furnish the lenders a copy of the consolidated financial statements for our fiscal year ended December 29, 2018 no later than June 28, 2019. We also currently expect to file our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 30, 2019 on or before July 31, 2019 in compliance with the requirement to furnish the lenders a copy of the consolidated financial statements for such quarter no later than July 31, 2019.
Under our existing indentures, if we do not file required reports within specified time periods, the trustee or holders of at least 30% in the case of our Second Lien Senior Secured Notes due 2025 and 25% in the case of any other series of notes may deliver a notice of default for such series of notes which would commence the applicable cure period under such indenture. As of June 5, 2019, none of the cure periods under our existing indentures have been triggered in connection with our failure to comply with the respective reporting covenants set forth in such indentures. However, if a cure period is triggered under such indentures and we fail to file our annual and interim financial statements within such cure period, any outstanding notes issued thereunder would become callable.
At December 29, 2018,26, 2020, our long-term debt excluded amounts classified as held for sale. See Note 5, 4, Acquisitions and Divestitures, for additional information.
Long-term Debt Transactions:
The table below summarizes our aggregate principal amount of long-term debt outstanding, excluding financing leases, before and after our current year debt transactions, specifically tender offers, debt redemptions, open-market debt repurchases, and debt repayments (in millions):
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Aggregate Principal Amount Outstanding as of December 26, 2020Tender OffersOpen Market Debt RepurchasesDebt RedemptionsDebt RepaymentsAggregate Principal Amount Outstanding as of December 25, 2021
3.500% senior notes due June 2022(c)
$631 $250 $— $— $— $381 
4.000% senior notes due June 2023(e)
447 — — 447 — — 
3.950% senior notes due July 2025(a)(g)
1,609 812 — 797 — — 
3.000% senior notes due June 2026(a)(d)
2,000 88 36 — — 1,876 
6.375% senior notes due July 2028(b)
235 17 — — — 218 
4.625% senior notes due January 2029(b)(c)(d)(f)(h)
1,100 701 30 — — 369 
3.750% senior notes due April 2030(b)(d)
1,000 254 — — 743 
4.250% senior notes due March 2031(c)
1,350 966 — — — 384 
6.750% senior notes due March 2032(b)(c)
437 132 — — — 305 
5.000% senior notes due July 2035(b)(c)(d)(f)(h)
1,000 285 29 — — 686 
6.875% senior notes due January 2039(b)(d)(f)(h)
878 29 38 — — 811 
7.125% senior notes due August 2039(b)(d)(h)
931 51 21 — — 859 
4.625% senior notes due October 2039(b)(f)(h)
500 101 — — 398 
6.500% senior notes due February 2040(b)(d)(f)(h)
788 39 43 — — 706 
5.000% senior notes due June 2042(b)(d)(f)(h)
2,000 334 134 — — 1,532 
5.200% senior notes due July 2045(d)(f)(h)
2,000 — 189 — — 1,811 
4.375% senior notes due June 2046(d)(f)(h)
3,000 — 214 — — 2,786 
Floating rate senior notes due February 2021(i)
111 — — — 111 — 
3.125% senior notes due September 2021(i)
34 — — — 34 — 
Other long-term debt(j)
7,842 — — — — 7,606 
Total$27,893 $4,059 $738 $1,244 $145 $21,471 
(a)    Included in the Q1 2021 Tender Offer (defined below).
(b)    Included in the Q2 2021 Tender Offers (defined below).
(c)    Included in the Q4 2021 Tender Offer (defined below).
(d)    Included in the Q2 2021 Repurchases (defined below).
(e)    Included in the Q2 2021 Debt Redemption (defined below).
(f)    Included in the Q3 2021 Repurchases (defined below).
(g)    Included in the Q3 2021 Debt Redemption (defined below).
(h)    Included in the Q4 2021 Repurchases (defined below).
(i)    Repaid at maturity.
(j)    Represents the aggregate principal amount of all of our long-term debt obligations, excluding finance leases, that were not impacted by current year debt transactions. Foreign-denominated long-term debt is reflected at the foreign currency exchange rate in effect at each period end.
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At December 29, 2018,25, 2021, aggregate principal maturities of our long-term debt excluding capitalfinance leases were (in millions):
2022$709 
2023852 
2024626 
2025
20261,879 
Thereafter17,402 
2019$355
20202,992
2021990
20223,508
20232,460
Thereafter20,329
Tender Offers:
Debt Issuances:2021 Tender Offers
In February 2021, KHFC commenced a cash tender offer to purchase up to the maximum combined aggregate purchase price of $1.0 billion, including principal and premium but excluding accrued and unpaid interest (the “Q1 2021 Maximum Tender Amount”), of its outstanding 3.950% senior notes due July 2025, 3.000% senior notes due June 2026, 4.000% senior notes due June 2023, and 3.500% senior notes due June 2022 (the “Q1 2021 Tender Offer”), listed in order of priority. Based on participation, KHFC elected to settle the Q1 2021 Tender Offer on the early settlement date, March 9, 2021. Since the aggregate purchase price of the senior notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn as of the early tender time exceeded the Q1 2021 Maximum Tender Amount, we did not accept for purchase any of the 3.500% senior notes due June 2022 or the 4.000% senior notes due June 2023. The aggregate principal amount of senior notes validly tendered and accepted was approximately $900 million. Refer to the table above for the amount extinguished by senior note in the Q1 2021 Tender Offer.
In June 2018,2021, KHFC commenced cash tender offers to purchase up to the maximum combined aggregate purchase price of $2.8 billion, including principal and premium but excluding accrued and unpaid interest, of its 5.000% senior notes due June 2042, 5.000% senior notes due July 2035, 4.625% senior notes due January 2029, 4.625% senior notes due October 2039, 3.750% senior notes due April 2030, 6.500% senior notes due February 2040, 6.375% senior notes due July 2028, 6.750% senior notes due March 2032, 6.875% senior notes due January 2039, and 7.125% senior notes due August 2039 (the “Q2 2021 Tender Offers”), listed in order of priority. KHFC settled the Q2 2021 Tender Offers on June 14, 2021 and June 16, 2021. The aggregate principal amount of senior notes validly tendered and accepted was approximately $1.4 billion. Refer to the table above for the amount extinguished by senior note in the Q2 2021 Tender Offers.
In November 2021, KHFC commenced a cash tender offer to purchase up to the maximum combined aggregate purchase price of $2.0 billion, including principal and premium but excluding accrued and unpaid interest (the “Q4 2021 Maximum Tender Amount”), of its 3.500% senior notes due June 2022, 4.625% senior notes due January 2029, 4.250% senior notes due March 2031, 6.750% senior notes due March 2032, 5.000% senior notes due July 2035, 6.500% senior notes due February 2040, 5.000% senior notes due June 2042, 5.200% senior notes due July 2045, 6.875% senior notes due January 2039, 7.125% senior notes due August 2039, 5.500% senior notes due June 2050, and 4.875% senior notes due October 2049 (the “Q4 2021 Tender Offer” and, together with the Q1 2021 Tender Offer and the Q2 2021 Tender Offers, the “2021 Tender Offers”), listed in order of priority. KHFC settled the Q4 2021 Tender Offer on December 6, 2021. Since the aggregate purchase price of the senior notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn as of the early tender time exceeded the Q4 2021 Maximum Tender Amount, we did not accept for purchase any of the 6.500% senior notes due February 2040, 5.000% senior notes due June 2042, 5.200% senior notes due July 2045, 6.875% senior notes due January 2039, 7.125% senior notes due August 2039, 5.500% senior notes due June 2050, and 4.875% senior notes due October 2049. The aggregate principal amount of senior notes validly tendered and accepted was approximately $1.7 billion. Refer to the table above for the amount extinguished by senior note in the Q4 2021 Tender Offers.
Related to the 2021 Tender Offers, we recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $636 million within interest expense on the consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 25, 2021, which included a loss of $106 million in the first quarter of 2021 related to the Q1 2021 Tender Offer, a loss of $256 million in the second quarter of 2021 related to the Q2 2021 Tender Offers, and a loss of $274 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 related to the Q4 2021 Tender Offer. These losses primarily reflect the payment of early tender premiums and fees associated with the 2021 Tender Offers as well as the write-off of unamortized premiums, debt issuance costs, and discounts. Related to the 2021 Tender Offers, we recognized debt prepayment and extinguishment costs of $636 million on the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended December 25, 2021, which reflects the $636 million loss on extinguishment of debt adjusted for the non-cash write-off of unamortized premiums of $24 million, unamortized debt issuance costs of $17 million, and unamortized discounts of $7 million.
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2020 Tender Offer
In May 2020, KHFC commenced a cash tender offer to purchase up to the maximum combined aggregate purchase price of $2.2 billion, excluding accrued and unpaid interest (the “2020 Maximum Tender Amount”), of its outstanding floating rate senior notes due February 2021, 3.500% senior notes due June 2022, 3.500% senior notes due July 2022, floating rate senior notes due August 2022, 4.000% senior notes due June 2023, 3.950% senior notes due July 2025, and 3.000% senior notes due June 2026 (the “2020 Tender Offer”), listed in order of priority. As a result of the 2020 Tender Offer, KHFC extinguished approximately $2.1 billion aggregate principal amounts of senior notes in the second quarter of 2020. None of the 3.000% senior notes due June 2026 were tendered based on the aggregate principal amount of senior notes validly tendered exceeding the 2020 Maximum Tender Amount. See Note 18, Debt, to our 100% owned operating subsidiary,consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 26, 2020 for additional information on the 2020 Tender Offer.
In connection with the 2020 Tender Offer, we recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $71 million within interest expense on the consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 26, 2020. This loss primarily reflects the payment of early tender premiums and fees associated with the 2020 Tender Offer as well as the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs, premiums, and discounts. Related to the 2020 Tender Offer, we recognized debt prepayment and extinguishment costs of $68 million on the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended December 26, 2020, which reflect the $71 million loss on extinguishment of debt adjusted for the non-cash write-off of unamortized premiums of $1 million, unamortized debt issuance costs of $3 million, and unamortized discounts of $1 million.
2019 Tender Offer
In September 2019, KHFC commenced an offer to purchase for cash any and all of its outstanding 5.375% senior notes due February 2020 (the “First 2019 Tender Offer”). The First 2019 Tender Offer expired on September 9, 2019 with a settlement date of September 10, 2019. Additionally, on September 11, 2019, KHFC commenced an offer to purchase for cash up to the maximum combined aggregate purchase price of $2.5 billion, excluding accrued and unpaid interest, of its outstanding 3.500% senior notes due June 2022, 3.500% senior notes due July 2022, 4.000% senior notes due June 2023, and 4.875% second lien senior secured notes due February 2025 (the “2025 Notes”) (the “Second 2019 Tender Offer” and, together with the First 2019 Tender Offer, the “2019 Tender Offers”). The Second 2019 Tender Offer settled on September 26, 2019.
The aggregate principal amounts of senior notes validly tendered pursuant to the 2019 Tender Offers was $2.7 billion and the aggregate principal amount of 2025 Notes validly tendered pursuant to the 2019 Tender Offers was $224 million.
In connection with the 2019 Tender Offers, we recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $88 million within interest expense on the consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 28, 2019. This loss primarily reflects the payment of early tender premiums and fees associated with the 2019 Tender Offers as well as the write-off of unamortized debt premiums, issuance costs, and discounts. Related to the 2019 Tender Offers, we recognized debt prepayment and extinguishment costs of $91 million on the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended December 28, 2019, which reflect the $88 million loss on extinguishment of debt adjusted for the non-cash write-off of unamortized premiums of $10 million, unamortized debt issuance costs of $5 million, and unamortized discounts of $2 million.
Open Market Debt Repurchases:
In 2021, we repurchased approximately $738 million of certain of our senior notes under Rule 10b5-1 plans, including $207 million in the second quarter of 2021 (the “Q2 2021 Repurchases”), $221 million in the third quarter of 2021 (the “Q3 2021 Repurchases”), and $310 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 (the “Q4 2021 Repurchases” and, together with the Q2 2021 Repurchases and the Q3 2021 Repurchases, the “2021 Repurchases”). Refer to the table above to see which senior notes had amounts extinguished as part of the 2021 Repurchases.
In connection with the 2021 Repurchases, we recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $152 million within interest expense on the consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 25, 2021, which included a loss of $28 million in the second quarter of 2021 related to the Q2 2021 Repurchases, a loss of $52 million in the third quarter of 2021 related to the Q3 2021 Repurchases, and a loss of $72 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 related to the Q4 2021 Repurchases. These losses primarily reflect the payment of premiums associated with the repurchases as well as the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs, premiums, and discounts. Related to the 2021 Repurchases, we recognized debt prepayment and extinguishment costs of $162 million on the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended December 25, 2021, which reflect the $152 million loss on extinguishment of debt adjusted for the non-cash write-off of unamortized premiums of $15 million, unamortized discounts of $2 million, and unamortized debt issuance costs of $3 million.
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Debt Redemptions:
2021 Debt Redemptions
In April 2021, KHFC issued a notice of redemption of all of its 4.000% senior notes due June 2023, effective May 1, 2021 (the “Q2 2021 Debt Redemption”). Prior to the redemption, approximately $447 million aggregate principal amount was outstanding.
In June 2021, KHFC issued a notice of redemption of all of its 3.950% senior notes due July 2025, effective July 14, 2021 (the “Q3 2021 Debt Redemption” and, together with the Q2 2021 Debt Redemption, the “2021 Debt Redemptions”). Prior to the redemption, approximately $797 million aggregate principal amount was outstanding.
In connection with the 2021 Debt Redemptions, we recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $129 million within interest expense on the consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 25, 2021, which included a loss of $34 million in the second quarter of 2021 related to the Q2 2021 Debt Redemption and a loss of $95 million in the third quarter of 2021 related to the Q3 2021 Debt Redemption. These losses primarily reflect the payment of premiums and fees associated with the redemptions as well as the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs. Related to the 2021 Debt Redemptions, we recognized debt prepayment and extinguishment costs of $126 million on the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended December 25, 2021, which reflect the $129 million loss on extinguishment of debt adjusted for the non-cash write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs of $3 million.
2020 Debt Redemptions
Concurrently with the commencement of the 2020 Tender Offer, KHFC issued a notice of conditional redemption of all of its $300 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of 3.375% senior notes due June 2021 $1.6and $976 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of its 2025 Notes (the “First 2020 Debt Redemptions”). The First 2020 Debt Redemptions were effective and completed in the second quarter of 2020.
In September 2020, KHFC issued a notice of redemption of all of its 3.500% senior notes due July 2022, of which $302 million aggregate principal amount was outstanding (the “Second 2020 Debt Redemption” and, together with the First 2020 Debt Redemption, the “2020 Debt Redemptions”). The effective date of the Second 2020 Debt Redemption was October 24, 2020.
In connection with the 2020 Debt Redemptions, we recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $53 million within interest expense on the consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 26, 2020. This loss primarily reflects the payment of premiums and fees associated with the redemptions as well as the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs. Related to the 2020 Debt Redemptions, we recognized debt prepayment and extinguishment costs of $48 million on the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended December 26, 2020, which reflect the $53 million loss on extinguishment of debt adjusted for the non-cash write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs of $5 million.
2019 Debt Redemptions
In September 2019, concurrently with the commencement of the First 2019 Tender Offer, we issued a notice of redemption by Kraft Heinz Canada ULC, our 100% owned subsidiary, of all of its 2.700% Canadian dollar senior notes due July 2020, of which 300 million Canadian dollar aggregate principal amount was outstanding, and a notice of partial redemption by KHFC of $800 million of its 2.800% senior notes due July 2020, of which $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount was outstanding (the “First 2019 Debt Redemptions”). The effective date of 4.000% senior notes due 2023, and $1.1 billionthe First 2019 Debt Redemptions was October 3, 2019.
Concurrently with the commencement of the Second 2019 Tender Offer, we issued a notice of partial redemption providing for the redemption of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.625%KHFC’s remaining 2.800% senior notes due 2029July 2020 (the “Second 2019 Debt Redemption” and, together with the First 2019 Debt Redemptions, the “2019 Debt Redemptions”). The effective date of the Second 2019 Debt Redemption was October 11, 2019. Following the 2019 Debt Redemptions, KHFC’s 2.800% senior notes due July 2020 had $200 million aggregate principal amount outstanding.
In connection with the 2019 Debt Redemptions, we recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $10 million within interest expense on the consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 28, 2019. This loss primarily reflects the payment of premiums and fees associated with the redemptions as well as the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs. Related to the 2019 Debt Redemptions, we recognized debt prepayment and extinguishment costs of $8 million on the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended December 28, 2019, which reflect the $10 million loss on extinguishment of debt adjusted for the non-cash write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs of $2 million.
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Debt Issuances:
2020 Debt Issuances
In May 2020, KHFC issued $1,350 million aggregate principal amount of 3.875% senior notes due May 2027, $1,350 million aggregate principal amount of 4.250% senior notes due March 2031, and $800 million aggregate principal amount of 5.500% senior notes due June 2050 (collectively, the “New“2020 Notes”). The New2020 Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by The Kraft Heinz Company as to payment of principal, premium, and interest on a senior unsecured basis.
We used approximately $500 million of the proceeds from the New2020 Notes to fund the 2020 Tender Offer and First 2020 Debt Redemptions and to pay fees and expenses in connection with the wind-down of our U.S. securitization program in the second quarter of 2018. We also used proceeds from the New Notes to refinance a portion of our commercial paper borrowings in the second quarter of 2018, to repay certain notes that matured in July and August 2018, and for other general corporate purposes.therewith.
2019 Debt Issuances
In August 2017,September 2019, KHFC issued $350$1,000 million aggregate principal amount of floating rate3.750% senior notes due 2019, $650 million aggregate principal amount of floating rate senior notes due 2021, andApril 2030, $500 million aggregate principal amount of floating rate4.625% senior notes due 2022October 2039, and $1,500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.875% senior notes due October 2049 (collectively, the “2017“2019 Notes”). The 20172019 Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by The Kraft Heinz Company as to payment of principal, premium, and interest on a senior unsecured basis.
We used the net proceeds from the 20172019 Notes primarily to repay all amounts outstanding under our $600 million Term Loan Facility together with accrued interest thereon,fund the Second 2019 Tender Offer and to refinance a portion of our commercial paper programs,pay fees and for other general corporate purposes.
In May 2016, KHFC issued $2.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 3.000% senior notes due June 2026, $3.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.375% senior notes due June 2046, €550 million aggregate principal amount of 1.500% senior notes due May 2024,expenses in connection therewith and €1,250 million aggregate principal amount of 2.250% senior notes due May 2028 (collectively,to fund the “2016 Notes”). The 2016 Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Kraft Heinz as to payment of principal, premium, and interest on a senior unsecured basis.
We used the net proceeds from the 2016 Notes primarily to redeem all outstanding shares of our 9.00% cumulative compounding preferred stock, Series A (“Series A Preferred Stock”) for $8.3 billion. See Note 20, Capital Stock, for additional information.


Second 2019 Debt Redemption.
Debt Issuance Costs:
Debt issuance costs are reflected as a direct deduction of our long-term debt balance on the consolidated balance sheets. We incurred debt issuance costs of $15$31 million in 20182020 and $53$25 million in 2016. Debt2019. We did not incur any debt issuance costs in 2017 were insignificant.2021. Unamortized debt issuance costs were $115$97 million at December 29, 2018, $11425, 2021 and $130 million at December 30, 2017, and $124 million at December 31, 2016.26, 2020. Amortization of debt issuance costs was $16$12 million in 2018, $162021, $11 million in 2017,2020, and $14$15 million in 2016.2019.
Debt Premium:
Unamortized debt premiums are presented on the consolidated balance sheets as a direct addition to the carrying amount of debt. Unamortized debt premium, net, was $430$298 million at December 29, 201825, 2021 and $505$344 million at December 30, 2017.26, 2020. Amortization of our debt premium, net, was $65$16 million in 2018, $812021, $14 million in 2017,2020, and $88$34 million in 2016.2019.
Debt Repayments:
In July and August 2018,February 2021, we repaid $2.7 billion$111 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes that matured in the period. We funded these long-term debt repayments primarily with proceeds from the New Notes issued in June 2018.
Additionally, in June 2017,In September 2021, we repaid $2.0 billion$34 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes that matured in the period. We funded these long-term debt repayments primarily with cash on hand
In February 2020, we repaid $405 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes that matured in the period.
In July 2020, we repaid $200 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes and our commercial paper programs.500 million Canadian dollars aggregate principal amount of senior notes that matured in the period.
In August 2019, we repaid $350 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes that matured in the period.
Fair Value of Debt:
At December 29, 2018,25, 2021, the aggregate fair value of our total debt was $30.1$25.7 billion as compared with a carrying value of $31.2$21.8 billion. At December 30, 2017,26, 2020, the aggregate fair value of our total debt was $33.0$32.1 billion as compared with a carrying value of $31.5$28.3 billion. Our short-term debt and commercial paper had a carrying valuesvalue that approximated theirits fair valuesvalue at December 29, 201825, 2021 and December 30, 2017.26, 2020. We determined the fair value of our long-term debt using Level 2 inputs. Fair values are generally estimated based on quoted market prices for identical or similar instruments.
Note 20. Capital Stock18. Leases
Preferred Stock
We have operating and finance leases, primarily for warehouse, production, and office facilities and equipment. Our Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation authorizes the issuancelease contracts have remaining contractual lease terms of up to 920,000 shares19 years, some of preferred stock.
On June 7, 2016, we redeemed all 80,000 outstanding shareswhich include options to extend the term by up to 10 years. We include renewal options that are reasonably certain to be exercised as part of the lease term. Additionally, some lease contracts include termination options. We do not expect to exercise the majority of our Series A Preferred Stocktermination options and generally exclude such options when determining the term of our leases. See Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies, for $8.3 billion.our lease accounting policy.
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The components of our lease costs were (in millions):
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Operating lease costs$176 $173 $191 
Finance lease costs:
Amortization of right-of-use assets34 31 27 
Interest on lease liabilities
Short-term lease costs17 20 13 
Variable lease costs1,192 1,313 1,270 
Sublease income(9)(11)(14)
Total lease costs$1,416 $1,533 $1,493 
Our variable lease costs primarily consist of inventory related costs, such as materials, labor, and overhead components in our manufacturing and distribution arrangements that also contain a fixed component related to an embedded lease. These variable lease costs are determined based on usage or output or may vary for other reasons such as changes in material prices, taxes, or insurance. Certain of our variable lease costs are based on fluctuating indices or rates. These leases are included in our ROU assets and lease liabilities based on the index or rate at the lease commencement date. The future variability in these indices and rates is unknown; therefore, it is excluded from our future minimum lease payments and is not a component of our ROU assets or lease liabilities.
Losses/(gains) on sales and leaseback transactions, net, were insignificant for 2021 and 2019. We funded this redemption primarily throughhad no losses/(gains) on sale and leaseback transactions in 2020.
Supplemental balance sheet information related to our leases was (in millions, except lease term and discount rate):
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
Operating
Leases
Finance
Leases
Operating
Leases
Finance
Leases
Right-of-use assets$569 $126 $562 $195 
Lease liabilities (current)133 30 135 78 
Lease liabilities (non-current)484 98 475 116 
Weighted average remaining lease term7 years12 years7 years9 years
Weighted average discount rate3.5 %4.1 %3.8 %3.7 %
Operating lease ROU assets are included in other non-current assets and finance lease ROU assets are included in property, plant and equipment, net, on our consolidated balance sheets. The current portion of operating lease liabilities is included in other current liabilities, and the issuancecurrent portion of finance lease liabilities is included in the current portion of long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets. The non-current portion of operating lease liabilities is included in May 2016,other non-current liabilities, and the non-current portion of finance lease liabilities is included in long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheets. At December 26, 2020, operating and finance lease ROU assets, the current portion of operating and finance lease liabilities, and the non-current portion of operating and finance lease liabilities excluded amounts classified as well as other sourcesheld for sale. See Note 4, Acquisitions and Divestitures, for additional information.
Cash flows arising from lease transactions were (in millions):
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash inflows/(outflows) from operating leases$(179)$(191)$(196)
Operating cash inflows/(outflows) from finance leases(6)(7)(6)
Financing cash inflows/(outflows) from finance leases(33)(35)(28)
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:
Operating leases41 147 42 
Finance leases14 39 12 
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Future minimum lease payments for leases in effect at December 25, 2021 were (in millions):
Operating
Leases
Finance
Leases
2022$152 $34 
2023116 20 
202490 14 
202579 10 
202663 
Thereafter196 79 
Total future undiscounted lease payments696 165 
Less imputed interest(79)(37)
Total lease liability$617 $128 
At December 25, 2021, our operating and finance leases that had not yet commenced were approximately $202 million. This balance is primarily composed of liquidity, including our U.S. commercial paper program, U.S. securitization program, and cash on hand. In connectiona 20-year lease for a warehouse facility with a future minimum lease commitment of approximately $109 million. We expect to take control of the redemption, all Series A Preferredleased assets in 2022.
Note 19. Capital Stock was canceled and automatically retired.
Common Stock
Our Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation authorizes the issuance of up to 5.0 billion shares of common stock.
Shares of common stock issued, in treasury, and outstanding were (in millions of shares):
Shares IssuedTreasury SharesShares Outstanding
Balance at December 29, 20181,224 (4)1,220 
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other— 
Balance at December 28, 20191,224 (3)1,221 
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other(2)
Balance at December 26, 20201,228 (5)1,223 
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other(6)
Balance at December 25, 20211,235 (11)1,224 
 Shares Issued Treasury Shares Shares Outstanding
Balance at January 3, 20161,214
 
 1,214
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other5
 (2) 3
Balance at December 31, 20161,219
 (2) 1,217
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other2
 
 2
Balance at December 30, 20171,221
 (2) 1,219
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other3
 (2) 1
Balance at December 29, 20181,224
 (4) 1,220


Note 21.20. Earnings Per Share
Our earnings per common share (“EPS”) were:
   As Restated
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 (in millions, except per share data)
Basic Earnings Per Common Share:     
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders$(10,192) $10,941
 $3,416
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding1,219
 1,218
 1,217
Net earnings/(loss)$(8.36) $8.98
 $2.81
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:     
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders$(10,192) $10,941
 $3,416
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding1,219
 1,218
 1,217
Effect of dilutive equity awards
 10
 9
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, including dilutive effect1,219
 1,228
 1,226
Net earnings/(loss)$(8.36) $8.91
 $2.78
Basic and diluted EPS for the years ended December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 reflect the restatements that impacted net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders. The restatements had no impact on weighted average shares of common stock outstanding or dilutive equity awards in prior periods. See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information.
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
 (in millions, except per share data)
Basic Earnings Per Common Share:
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders$1,012 $356 $1,935 
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding1,224 1,223 1,221 
Net earnings/(loss)$0.83 $0.29 $1.59 
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders$1,012 $356 $1,935 
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding1,224 1,223 1,221 
Effect of dilutive equity awards12 
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, including dilutive effect1,236 1,228 1,224 
Net earnings/(loss)$0.82 $0.29 $1.58 
We use the treasury stock method to calculate the dilutive effect of outstanding equity awards in the denominator for diluted EPS. We had net losses attributable to common shareholders in 2018. Therefore, we have excluded the dilutive effects of equity awards in 2018 as their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect on EPS. Anti-dilutive shares were 137 million in 2018, 22021, 9 million in 2017,2020, and 310 million in 2016.2019.
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Note 22.21. Segment Reporting
We manage and report our operating results through 3 reportable segments defined by geographic region: United States, International, and Canada.
Management evaluates segment performance based on several factors, including net sales and Segment Adjusted EBITDA. Segment Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income/(loss) from continuing operations before interest expense, other expense/(income), net, provision for/(benefit from) income taxes, and depreciation and amortization (excluding integration and restructuring expenses)activities); in addition to these adjustments, we exclude, when they occur, the impacts of integration anddivestiture-related license income (e.g., income related to the sale of licenses in connection with the Cheese Transaction), restructuring expenses,activities, deal costs, unrealized gains/(losses) on commodity hedges (the unrealized gains and losses are recorded in general corporate expenses until realized; once realized, the gains and losses are recorded in the applicable segment’s operating results), impairment losses, gains/(losses) on the sale of a business, other gains/(losses) related to acquisitionscertain non-ordinary course legal and divestitures (e.g., tax and hedging impacts), nonmonetary currency devaluation (e.g., remeasurement gains and losses),regulatory matters, and equity award compensation expense (excluding integration and restructuring expenses)activities). Segment Adjusted EBITDA is a tool that can assist management and investors in comparing our performance on a consistent basis by removing the impact of certain items that management believes do not directly reflect our underlying operations. Management uses Segment Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate segment performance and allocate resources.
Management does not use assets by segment to evaluate performance or allocate resources. Therefore, we do not disclose assets by segment.
Net sales by segment were (in millions):
   As Restated
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Net sales:     
United States$18,122
 $18,230
 $18,469
Canada2,173
 2,177
 2,302
EMEA2,718
 2,585
 2,586
Rest of World3,255
 3,084
 2,943
Total net sales$26,268
 $26,076
 $26,300


Net sales for the years ended December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 reflect the restatements described in Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements.
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Net sales:
United States$18,604 $19,204 $17,844 
International5,691 5,341 5,251 
Canada1,747 1,640 1,882 
Total net sales$26,042 $26,185 $24,977 
Segment Adjusted EBITDA was (in millions):
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Segment Adjusted EBITDA:
United States$5,157 $5,557 $4,829 
International1,066 1,058 1,004 
Canada419 389 487 
General corporate expenses(271)(335)(256)
Depreciation and amortization (excluding restructuring activities)(910)(955)(985)
Divestiture-related license income— — 
Restructuring activities(84)(15)(102)
Deal costs(11)(8)(19)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on commodity hedges(17)57 
Impairment losses(1,634)(3,413)(1,899)
Certain non-ordinary course legal and regulatory matters(62)— — 
Equity award compensation expense (excluding restructuring activities)(197)(156)(46)
Operating income/(loss)3,460 2,128 3,070 
Interest expense2,047 1,394 1,361 
Other expense/(income)(295)(296)(952)
Income/(loss) before income taxes$1,708 $1,030 $2,661 
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   As Restated & Recast
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Segment Adjusted EBITDA:     
United States$5,218
 $5,873
 $5,744
Canada608
 636
 632
EMEA724
 673
 741
Rest of World635
 590
 621
General corporate expenses(161) (108) (164)
Depreciation and amortization (excluding integration and restructuring expenses)(919) (907) (875)
Integration and restructuring expenses(297) (583) (992)
Deal costs(23) 
 (30)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on commodity hedges(21) (19) 38
Impairment losses(15,936) (49) (71)
Gains/(losses) on sale of business(15) 
 
Nonmonetary currency devaluation
 
 (4)
Equity award compensation expense (excluding integration and restructuring expenses)(33) (49) (39)
Operating income/(loss)(10,220) 6,057
 5,601
Interest expense1,284
 1,234
 1,134
Other expense/(income), net(183) (627) (472)
Income/(loss) before income taxes$(11,321) $5,450
 $4,939

Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the years ended December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 reflects restatements and has been recast to reflect the impact of adopting ASU 2017-07 in the first quarter of 2018. See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information. In addition, see Note 23, Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited), for restated Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the interim periods within fiscal years 2018 and 2017.
Total depreciation and amortization expense by segment was (in millions):
   As Restated
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Depreciation and amortization expense:     
United States$626
 $658
 $966
Canada39
 48
 56
EMEA102
 99
 87
Rest of World119
 98
 84
General corporate expenses97
 128
 144
Total depreciation and amortization expense$983
 $1,031
 $1,337
Depreciation and amortization expense for the year ended December 30, 2017 reflects the restatements described in Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements.
The decrease in depreciation and amortization expense in 2017 compared to 2016 was primarily driven by accelerated depreciation recognized in 2016 resulting from factory closures as part of our Integration Program. See Note 6, Integration and Restructuring Expenses, for additional information.


December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Depreciation and amortization expense:
United States$542 $609 $609 
International234 221 231 
Canada38 35 35 
General corporate expenses96 104 119 
Total depreciation and amortization expense$910 $969 $994 
Total capital expenditures by segment were (in millions):
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Capital expenditures:
United States$433 $318 $393 
International348 212 283 
Canada44 29 27 
General corporate expenses80 37 65 
Total capital expenditures$905 $596 $768 
   As Restated  
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Capital expenditures:     
United States$388
 $764
 $843
Canada21
 42
 30
EMEA124
 127
 115
Rest of World236
 184
 96
General corporate expenses57
 77
 163
Total capital expenditures$826
 $1,194
 $1,247
Net sales by platform were (in millions):
Capital expenditures for
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Taste Elevation$7,267 $6,808 $6,581 
Fast Fresh Meals6,665 6,819 6,298 
Easy Meals Made Better4,927 4,909 4,314 
Real Food Snacking1,808 2,296 2,201 
Flavorful Hydration1,777 1,648 1,495 
Easy Indulgent Desserts1,034 999 919 
Other2,564 2,706 3,169 
Total net sales$26,042 $26,185 $24,977 
In 2021, following the year ended December 30, 2017divestiture of certain of our global cheese businesses, we reorganized certain products within our platforms to reflect how we plan to manage our business going forward, including the restatements describedrole assigned to these products and platforms within our business. We have reflected these changes in Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements.all historical periods presented.
Net sales by product category were (in millions):
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Condiments and sauces$7,302 $6,813 $6,406 
Cheese and dairy4,922 5,131 4,890 
Ambient foods2,896 2,954 2,475 
Frozen and chilled foods2,698 2,599 2,371 
Meats and seafood2,613 2,515 2,406 
Refreshment beverages1,786 1,655 1,504 
Coffee847 1,062 1,271 
Infant and nutrition441 433 512 
Desserts, toppings and baking1,157 1,121 1,032 
Nuts and salted snacks464 1,047 966 
Other916 855 1,144 
Total net sales$26,042 $26,185 $24,977 
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   As Restated
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Condiments and sauces$6,752
 $6,429
 $6,297
Cheese and dairy5,287
 5,409
 5,537
Ambient foods2,576
 2,564
 2,488
Frozen and chilled foods2,548
 2,578
 2,577
Meats and seafood2,505
 2,567
 2,659
Refreshment beverages1,507
 1,506
 1,517
Coffee1,438
 1,422
 1,489
Infant and nutrition756
 755
 761
Desserts, toppings and baking1,038
 1,033
 1,054
Nuts and salted snacks967
 970
 1,069
Other894
 843
 852
Total net sales$26,268
 $26,076
 $26,300

In 2018, we reorganized the products within our product categories to reflect how we manage our business. We have reflected this change for all historical periods presented. In addition, net sales by product category for the years ended December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 reflect the restatements described in Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements.
Concentration of Risk:
Our largest customer, Walmart Inc., represented approximately 22% of our net sales in both 2021 and 2020 and approximately 21% of our net sales in 2018, 21% of our net sales in 2017, and approximately 22% of our net sales in 2016.2019. All of our segments have sales to Walmart Inc.
Geographic Financial Information:
We had significant sales in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our net sales by geography were (in millions):
   As Restated
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
Net sales:     
United States$18,218
 $18,324
 $18,556
Canada2,173
 2,177
 2,302
United Kingdom1,071
 1,018
 1,053
Other4,806
 4,557
 4,389
Total net sales$26,268
 $26,076
 $26,300


Net sales by geography for the years ended December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 reflect the restatements described in Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements.
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Net sales:
United States$18,604 $19,204 $17,844 
Canada1,747 1,640 1,882 
United Kingdom1,147 1,103 1,007 
Other4,544 4,238 4,244 
Total net sales$26,042 $26,185 $24,977 
We had significant long-lived assets in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.States. Long-lived assets includeare comprised of property, plant and equipment, goodwill, trademarks, and other intangible assets, net of related depreciation and amortization.accumulated depreciation. Our long-lived assets by geography were (in millions):
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020
Long-lived assets:
United States$4,547 $4,705 
Other2,259 2,171 
Total long-lived assets$6,806 $6,876 
   As Restated
 December 29,
2018
 December 30,
2017
Long-lived assets:   
United States$79,057
 $92,504
United Kingdom4,996
 6,226
Canada3,620
 6,585
Other5,376
 6,003
Total long-lived assets$93,049
 $111,318
At December 29, 2018,25, 2021 and December 26, 2020, long-lived assets by geography excluded amounts classified as held for sale. See Note 5, 4, Acquisitions and Divestitures,for additional information.
Note 22. Other Financial Data
Consolidated Statements of Income Information
Other expense/(income)
Other expense/(income) consists of the following (in millions):
December 25, 2021December 26, 2020December 28, 2019
Amortization of postemployment benefit plans prior service costs/(credits)$(7)$(122)$(306)
Net pension and postretirement non-service cost/(benefit)(a)
(214)(201)(172)
Loss/(gain) on sale of business(b)
(44)(420)
Interest income(15)(27)(36)
Foreign exchange losses/(gains)(101)162 10 
Derivative losses/(gains)86 (154)(39)
Other miscellaneous expense/(income)— 44 11 
Other expense/(income)$(295)$(296)$(952)
(a)    Excludes amortization of prior service costs/(credits).
(b)    Includes a gain on the remeasurement of a disposal group that was reclassified as held and used in the third quarter of 2021.
We present all non-service cost components of net pension cost/(benefit) and net postretirement cost/(benefit) within other expense/(income) on our consolidated statements of income. See Note 12, Postemployment Benefits, for additional information. Long-lived assets at December 30, 2017 reflect the restatements described in Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements.
Note 23. Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Our quarterly financial data for 2018information on these components, including any curtailments and 2017 is summarizedsettlements, as follows:
 2018 Quarters
   As Restated
 Fourth Third Second First
 (in millions, except per share data)
Net sales$6,891
 $6,383
 $6,690
 $6,304
Gross profit2,216
 2,094
 2,347
 2,264
Net income/(loss)(12,628) 618
 753
 1,003
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders(12,568) 619
 754
 1,003
Per share data applicable to common shareholders:       
Basic earnings/(loss)(10.30) 0.51
 0.62
 0.82
Diluted earnings/(loss)(10.30) 0.50
 0.62
 0.82
 2017 Quarters
 As Restated & Recast
 Fourth Third Second First
 (in millions, except per share data)
Net sales$6,841
 $6,279
 $6,634
 $6,322
Gross profit2,287
 2,156
 2,407
 2,183
Net income/(loss)7,982
 912
 1,157
 881
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders7,989
 913
 1,156
 883
Per share data applicable to common shareholders:       
Basic earnings/(loss)6.55
 0.75
 0.95
 0.73
Diluted earnings/(loss)6.50
 0.74
 0.94
 0.72


Restatement of Previously Issued Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
We have restated hereinwell as information on our previously issued unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for each interim period within the nine months ended September 29, 2018 and the fiscal year ended December 30, 2017. See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information.
The following tables represent our restated unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for each quarter-to-date and year-to-date interim period within the nine months ended September 29, 2018 and the fiscal year ended December 30, 2017 and at each interim period therein. The 2018 quarterly restatements will be effective with the filing of our future 2019 unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statement filings in Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
The values as previously reported for the fiscal quarters ended September 29, 2018, June 30, 2018, and March 31, 2018 were derived from our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed on November 2, 2018, August 3, 2018, and May 3, 2018, respectively. The values as previously reported for the fiscal quarter ended December 30, 2017 were derived from our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2017 filed on February 16, 2018. The values as previously reported for the fiscal quarters ended September 30, 2017, July 1, 2017, and April 1, 2017 were derived from our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as amended for the first and second quarters, all of which were filed on November 7, 2017. See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).
In addition, the condensed consolidated statements of income for the interim periods within the year ended December 30, 2017, as previously reported, did not originally reflect the adoption of ASU 2017-07 related to the presentation of net periodic benefit cost (pension and postretirement cost). This ASU was adopted in the first quarter of 2018 and was applied retrospectively for statement of income presentation ofprior service cost components and other net periodic benefit cost components. Our condensed consolidated statements of income for the interim periods within fiscal year 2017 have been recast accordingly.credit amortization. See Note 4, New Accounting StandardsAcquisitions and Divestitures, for additional information related to our adoptionloss/(gain) on sale of ASU 2017-07.


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(in millions, except per share data)
   As Restated
 December 29, 2018 
September 29,
 2018
 June 30,
2018
 March 31, 2018
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
Net sales$6,891
 $6,383
 $19,377
 $6,690
 $12,994
 $6,304
Cost of products sold4,675
 4,289
 12,672
 4,343
 8,383
 4,040
Gross profit2,216
 2,094
 6,705
 2,347
 4,611
 2,264
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding impairment losses867
 803
 2,338
 771
 1,535
 764
Goodwill impairment losses6,875
 
 133
 133
 133
 
Intangible asset impairment losses8,610
 217
 318
 101
 101
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses16,352
 1,020
 2,789
 1,005
 1,769
 764
Operating income/(loss)(14,136) 1,074
 3,916
 1,342
 2,842
 1,500
Interest expense325
 326
 959
 316
 633
 317
Other expense/(income), net13
 (71) (196) (35) (125) (90)
Income/(loss) before income taxes(14,474) 819
 3,153
 1,061
 2,334
 1,273
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes(1,846) 201
 779
 308
 578
 270
Net income/(loss)(12,628) 618
 2,374
 753
 1,756
 1,003
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(60) (1) (2) (1) (1) 
Net income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz(12,568) 619
 2,376
 754
 1,757
 1,003
Preferred dividends
 
 
 
 
 
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders$(12,568) $619
 $2,376
 $754
 $1,757
 $1,003
Per share data applicable to common shareholders:           
Basic earnings/(loss)$(10.30) $0.51
 $1.95
 $0.62
 $1.44
 $0.82
Diluted earnings/(loss)(10.30) 0.50
 1.94
 0.62
 1.43
 0.82


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(in millions, except per share data)
 As Restated & Recast
 December 30, 2017 
September 30,
 2017
 July 1,
2017
 April 1,
2017
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
Net sales$6,841
 $6,279
 $19,235
 $6,634
 $12,956
 $6,322
Cost of products sold4,554
 4,123
 12,489
 4,227
 8,366
 4,139
Gross profit2,287
 2,156
 6,746
 2,407
 4,590
 2,183
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding impairment losses778
 664
 2,149
 720
 1,485
 765
Goodwill impairment losses
 
 
 
 
 
Intangible asset impairment losses
 1
 49
 48
 48
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses778
 665
 2,198
 768
 1,533
 765
Operating income/(loss)1,509
 1,491
 4,548
 1,639
 3,057
 1,418
Interest expense308
 306
 926
 307
 620
 313
Other expense/(income), net(116) (127) (511) (254) (384) (130)
Income/(loss) before income taxes1,317
 1,312
 4,133
 1,586
 2,821
 1,235
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes(6,665) 400
 1,183
 429
 783
 354
Net income/(loss)7,982
 912
 2,950
 1,157
 2,038
 881
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(7) (1) (2) 1
 (1) (2)
Net income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz7,989
 913
 2,952
 1,156
 2,039
 883
Preferred dividends
 
 
 
 
 
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders$7,989
 $913
 $2,952
 $1,156
 $2,039
 $883
Per share data applicable to common shareholders:           
Basic earnings/(loss)$6.55
 $0.75
 $2.42
 $0.95
 $1.67
 $0.73
Diluted earnings/(loss)6.50
 0.74
 2.40
 0.94
 1.66
 0.72


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(in millions)
   As Restated
 
December 29,
2018
 
September 29,
 2018
 June 30,
2018
 March 31, 2018
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
Net income/(loss)$(12,628) $618
 $2,374
 $753
 $1,756
 $1,003
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:           
Foreign currency translation adjustments(378) (144) (809) (862) (665) 197
Net deferred gains/(losses) on net investment hedges126
 13
 158
 219
 145
 (74)
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of net investment hedges4
 3
 3
 
 
 
Net deferred losses/(gains) on net investment hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)(5) (2) (2) 
 
 
Net deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges59
 (16) 40
 34
 56
 22
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of cash flow hedges2
 
 
 
 
 
Net deferred losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)(34) 12
 (10) (9) (22) (13)
Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period(12) 17
 70
 53
 53
 
Prior service credits/(costs) arising during the period3
 
 
 
 
 
Net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) reclassified to net income/(loss)15
 (58) (133) (17) (75) (58)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)(220) (175) (683) (582) (508) 74
Total comprehensive income/(loss)(12,848) 443
 1,691
 171
 1,248
 1,077
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(61) (3) (15) (7) (12) (5)
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz$(12,787) $446
 $1,706
 $178
 $1,260
 $1,082


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(in millions)
 As Restated
 
December 30,
2017
 
September 30,
 2017
 July 1,
2017
 April 1,
2017
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
Net income/(loss)$7,982
 $912
 $2,950
 $1,157
 $2,038
 $881
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:           
Foreign currency translation adjustments7
 419
 1,178
 455
 759
 304
Net deferred gains/(losses) on net investment hedges(26) (124) (327) (152) (203) (51)
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of net investment hedges
 
 
 
 
 
Net deferred losses/(gains) on net investment hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)
 
 
 
 
 
Net deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges23
 (70) (136) (32) (66) (34)
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of cash flow hedges
 
 
 
 
 
Net deferred losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)(12) 51
 97
 26
 46
 20
Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period82
 (4) (13) 1
 (9) (10)
Prior service credits/(costs) arising during the period16
 
 1
 1
 1
 
Net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) reclassified to net income/(loss)(49) (51) (260) (154) (209) (55)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)41
 221
 540
 145
 319
 174
Total comprehensive income/(loss)8,023
 1,133
 3,490
 1,302
 2,357
 1,055
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest1
 (1) (4) 1
 (3) (4)
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz$8,022
 $1,134
 $3,494
 $1,301
 $2,360
 $1,059



The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in millions, except per share data)
 As Restated
 
September 29,
2018
 
June 30,
2018
 
March 31,
2018
ASSETS     
Cash and cash equivalents$1,366
 $3,369
 $1,794
Trade receivables (net of allowances of $24 at September 29, 2018, $24 at June 30, 2018, and $24 at March 31, 2018)2,032
 1,950
 1,044
Sold receivables
 37
 530
Income taxes receivable203
 211
 121
Inventories3,214
 3,094
 3,089
Prepaid expenses389
 388
 367
Other current assets352
 431
 426
Assets held for sale
 
 
Total current assets7,556
 9,480
 7,371
Property, plant and equipment, net7,074
 7,117
 7,145
Goodwill44,339
 44,302
 44,844
Intangible assets, net58,727
 59,084
 59,583
Other non-current assets1,879
 1,766
 1,640
TOTAL ASSETS$119,575
 $121,749
 $120,583
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY     
Commercial paper and other short-term debt$973
 $34
 $1,003
Current portion of long-term debt371
 2,723
 2,715
Trade payables4,238
 4,236
 4,148
Accrued marketing494
 480
 576
Interest payable315
 404
 345
Other current liabilities1,231
 1,236
 1,500
Liabilities held for sale
 
 
Total current liabilities7,622
 9,113
 10,287
Long-term debt30,887
 31,269
 28,465
Deferred income taxes14,224
 14,260
 14,106
Accrued postemployment costs394
 394
 400
Other non-current liabilities1,035
 998
 1,023
TOTAL LIABILITIES54,162
 56,034
 54,281
Commitments and Contingencies
 
 
Redeemable noncontrolling interest6
 7
 8
Equity:     
Common stock, $0.01 par value (5,000 shares authorized; 1,222 shares issued and 1,219 shares outstanding at September 29, 2018, 1,222 shares issued and 1,219 shares outstanding at June 30, 2018, and 1,222 shares issued and 1,219 shares outstanding at March 31, 2018)
12
 12
 12
Additional paid-in capital58,716
 58,689
 58,656
Retained earnings/(deficit)8,479
 8,624
 8,634
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses)(1,724) (1,551) (975)
Treasury stock, at cost (3 shares at September 29, 2018, 3 shares at June 30, 2018, and 3 shares at March 31, 2018)(264) (254) (240)
Total shareholders' equity65,219
 65,520
 66,087
Noncontrolling interest188
 188
 207
TOTAL EQUITY65,407
 65,708
 66,294
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$119,575
 $121,749
 $120,583


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in millions, except per share data)
 As Restated
 
September 30,
2017
 
July 1,
2017
 
April 1,
2017
ASSETS     
Cash and cash equivalents$1,441
 $1,445
 $3,242
Trade receivables (net of allowances of $29 at September 30, 2017, $28 at July 1, 2017, and $30 at April 1, 2017)938
 973
 936
Sold receivables427
 461
 538
Income taxes receivable290
 237
 269
Inventories3,136
 3,012
 3,094
Prepaid expenses368
 359
 349
Other current assets527
 547
 611
Assets held for sale
 
 
Total current assets7,127
 7,034
 9,039
Property, plant and equipment, net6,902
 6,804
 6,689
Goodwill44,859
 44,566
 44,301
Intangible assets, net59,483
 59,383
 59,313
Other non-current assets1,531
 1,535
 1,604
TOTAL ASSETS$119,902
 $119,322
 $120,946
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY     
Commercial paper and other short-term debt$457
 $1,090
 $909
Current portion of long-term debt2,747
 19
 2,022
Trade payables3,873
 3,805
 3,858
Accrued marketing500
 499
 601
Interest payable295
 406
 346
Other current liabilities1,578
 1,589
 1,905
Liabilities held for sale
 
 
Total current liabilities9,450
 7,408
 9,641
Long-term debt28,276
 29,978
 29,747
Deferred income taxes20,841
 20,840
 20,873
Accrued postemployment costs1,808
 1,975
 2,016
Other non-current liabilities715
 701
 851
TOTAL LIABILITIES61,090
 60,902
 63,128
Commitments and Contingencies
 
 
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 
Equity:     
Common stock, $0.01 par value (5,000 shares authorized; 1,221 shares issued and 1,218 shares outstanding at September 30, 2017; 1,221 shares issued and 1,218 shares outstanding at July 1, 2017; 1,220 shares issued and 1,218 shares outstanding at April 1, 2017)12
 12
 12
Additional paid-in capital58,618
 58,597
 58,565
Retained earnings/(deficit)1,280
 1,129
 705
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses)(1,087) (1,308) (1,453)
Treasury stock, at cost (3 shares at September 30, 2017, 3 shares at July 1, 2017, and 2 shares at April 1, 2017)(223) (223) (223)
Total shareholders' equity58,600
 58,207
 57,606
Noncontrolling interest212
 213
 212
TOTAL EQUITY58,812
 58,420
 57,818
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$119,902
 $119,322
 $120,946


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity
(in millions, except per share data)
 As Restated
 For the Nine Months Ended September 29, 2018
 Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings/(Deficit) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses) Treasury Stock, at Cost Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity
Balance at December 30, 2017$12
 $58,634
 $8,495
 $(1,054) $(224) $207
 $66,070
Net income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 2,376
 
 
 7
 2,383
Other comprehensive income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 
 (670) 
 (13) (683)
Dividends declared-common stock ($1.875 per share)
 
 (2,286) 
 
 
 (2,286)
Cumulative effect of accounting standards adopted in the period
 
 (97) 
 
 
 (97)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other
 82
 (9) 
 (40) (13) 20
Balance at September 29, 2018$12
 $58,716
 $8,479
 $(1,724) $(264) $188
 $65,407
 As Restated
 For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
 Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings/(Deficit) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses) Treasury Stock, at Cost Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity
Balance at December 30, 2017$12
 $58,634
 $8,495
 $(1,054) $(224) $207
 $66,070
Net income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 1,757
 
 
 5
 1,762
Other comprehensive income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 
 (497) 
 (11) (508)
Dividends declared-common stock ($1.25 per share)
 
 (1,524) 
 
 
 (1,524)
Cumulative effect of accounting standards adopted in the period
 
 (95) 
 
 
 (95)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other
 55
 (9) 
 (30) (13) 3
Balance at June 30, 2018$12
 $58,689
 $8,624
 $(1,551) $(254) $188
 $65,708
 As Restated
 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings/(Deficit) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses) Treasury Stock, at Cost Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity
Balance at December 30, 2017$12
 $58,634
 $8,495
 $(1,054) $(224) $207
 $66,070
Net income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 1,003
 
��
 5
 1,008
Other comprehensive income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 
 79
 
 (5) 74
Dividends declared-common stock ($0.625 per share)
 
 (762) 
 
 
 (762)
Cumulative effect of accounting standards adopted in the period
 
 (95) 
 
 
 (95)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other
 22
 (7) 
 (16) 
 (1)
Balance at March 31, 2018$12
 $58,656
 $8,634
 $(975) $(240) $207
 $66,294


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity
(in millions, except per share data)
 As Restated
 For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings/(Deficit) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses) Treasury Stock, at Cost Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity
Balance at December 31, 2016$12
 $58,516
 $552
 $(1,629) $(207) $216
 $57,460
Net income/(loss)
 
 2,952
 
 
 (2) 2,950
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
 
 
 542
 
 (2) 540
Dividends declared-common stock ($1.825 per share)
 
 (2,225) 
 
 
 (2,225)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other
 102
 1
 
 (16) 
 87
Balance at September 30, 2017$12
 $58,618
 $1,280
 $(1,087) $(223) $212
 $58,812
 As Restated
 For the Six Months Ended July 1, 2017
 Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings/(Deficit) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses) Treasury Stock, at Cost Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity
Balance at December 31, 2016$12
 $58,516
 $552
 $(1,629) $(207) $216
 $57,460
Net income/(loss)
 
 2,039
 
 
 (1) 2,038
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
 
 
 321
 
 (2) 319
Dividends declared-common stock ($1.20 per share)
 
 (1,463) 
 
 
 (1,463)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other
 81
 1
 
 (16) 
 66
Balance at July 1, 2017$12
 $58,597
 $1,129
 $(1,308) $(223) $213
 $58,420
 As Restated
 For the Three Months Ended April 1, 2017
 Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings/(Deficit) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses) Treasury Stock, at Cost Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity
Balance at December 31, 2016$12
 $58,516
 $552
 $(1,629) $(207) $216
 $57,460
Net income/(loss)
 
 883
 
 
 (2) 881
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
 
 
 176
 
 (2) 174
Dividends declared-common stock ($0.60 per share)
 
 (731) 
 
 
 (731)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other
 49
 1
 
 (16) 
 34
Balance at April 1, 2017$12
 $58,565
 $705
 $(1,453) $(223) $212
 $57,818


The Kraft Heinz Company
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in millions)
 As Restated
 September 29, 2018 
June 30,
2018
 
March 31,
2018
 Nine Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:     
Net income/(loss)$2,374
 $1,756
 $1,003
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to operating cash flows: 
  
  
Depreciation and amortization712
 462
 227
Amortization of postretirement benefit plans prior service costs/(credits)(261) (183) (106)
Equity award compensation expense44
 27
 7
Deferred income tax provision/(benefit)104
 79
 (46)
Postemployment benefit plan contributions(64) (60) (22)
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment losses451
 234
 
Nonmonetary currency devaluation131
 67
 47
Other items, net35
 27
 (22)
Changes in current assets and liabilities:     
Trade receivables(2,154) (2,001) (712)
Inventories(645) (428) (312)
Accounts payable130
 127
 (85)
Other current assets(103) (44) 26
Other current liabilities124
 153
 403
Net cash provided by/(used for) operating activities878
 216
 408
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:     
Cash receipts on sold receivables1,296
 1,221
 436
Capital expenditures(594) (438) (223)
Payments to acquire business, net of cash acquired(248) (215) (215)
Other investing activities, net31
 11
 6
Net cash provided by/(used for) investing activities485
 579
 4
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:     
Repayments of long-term debt(2,706) (12) (6)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt2,990
 2,990
 
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper2,485
 1,525
 1,524
Repayments of commercial paper(1,950) (1,950) (1,006)
Dividends paid - Series A Preferred Stock
 
 
Dividends paid - common stock(2,421) (1,659) (897)
Redemption of Series A Preferred Stock
 
 
Other financing activities, net(35) (3) 14
Net cash provided by/(used for) financing activities(1,637) 891
 (371)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(128) (80) (10)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash     
Net increase/(decrease)(402) 1,606
 31
Balance at beginning of period1,769
 1,769
 1,769
Balance at end of period$1,367
 $3,375
 $1,800
NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:     
Beneficial interest obtained in exchange for securitized trade receivables$938
 $899
 $613


The Kraft Heinz Company
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in millions)
 As Restated
 September 30, 2017 
July 1,
2017
 
April 1,
2017
 Nine Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:     
Net income/(loss)$2,950
 $2,038
 $881
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to operating cash flows: 
  
  
Depreciation and amortization789
 517
 262
Amortization of postretirement benefit plans prior service costs/(credits)(247) (171) (82)
Equity award compensation expense36
 24
 11
Deferred income tax provision/(benefit)432
 223
 68
Postemployment benefit plan contributions(283) (90) (38)
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment losses49
 48
 
Nonmonetary currency devaluation36
 33
 8
Other items, net(62) (48) 40
Changes in current assets and liabilities:     
Trade receivables(2,061) (1,598) (1,040)
Inventories(567) (418) (475)
Accounts payable123
 84
 62
Other current assets(90) (103) (72)
Other current liabilities(1,090) (717) (240)
Net cash provided by/(used for) operating activities15
 (178) (615)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:     
Cash receipts on sold receivables1,633
 1,069
 464
Capital expenditures(956) (690) (368)
Payments to acquire business, net of cash acquired
 
 
Other investing activities, net45
 44
 38
Net cash provided by/(used for) investing activities722
 423
 134
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:     
Repayments of long-term debt(2,635) (2,032) (27)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt1,496
 4
 2
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper5,495
 4,213
 2,324
Repayments of commercial paper(5,709) (3,777) (2,068)
Dividends paid - Series A Preferred Stock
 
 
Dividends paid - common stock(2,161) (1,434) (736)
Redemption of Series A Preferred Stock
 
 
Other financing activities, net28
 15
 
Net cash provided by/(used for) financing activities(3,486) (3,011) (505)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash43
 29
 13
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash     
Net increase/(decrease)(2,706) (2,737) (973)
Balance at beginning of period4,255
 4,255
 4,255
Balance at end of period$1,549
 $1,518
 $3,282
NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:     
Beneficial interest obtained in exchange for securitized trade receivables$1,936
 $1,407
 $880



The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(in millions, except per share data)
 For the Three Months Ended September 29, 2018
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
Net sales$6,378
 $5
 (g) $6,383
Cost of products sold4,271
 18
 (a)(b)(g) 4,289
Gross profit2,107
 (13)   2,094
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding impairment losses803
 
 (g) 803
Goodwill impairment losses
 
   
Intangible asset impairment losses234
 (17) (f) 217
Selling, general and administrative expenses1,037
 (17)   1,020
Operating income/(loss)1,070
 4
   1,074
Interest expense327
 (1) (b)(g) 326
Other expense/(income), net(71) 
   (71)
Income/(loss) before income taxes814
 5
   819
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes186
 15
 (a)(b)(e)(f)(g) 201
Net income/(loss)628
 (10)   618
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(2) 1
 (g) (1)
Net income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz630
 (11)   619
Preferred dividends
 
   
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders$630
 $(11)   $619
Per share data applicable to common shareholders:       
Basic earnings/(loss)$0.52
 $(0.01)   $0.51
Diluted earnings/(loss)0.51
 (0.01)   0.50
(a) Supplier Rebates—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to cost of products sold of $13 million and a decrease to provision for income taxes of $2 million for the three months ended September 29, 2018.
(b) Capital Leases—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to cost of products sold of less than $1 million, a decrease to interest expense of $1 million, and an increase to provision for income taxes of less than $1 million for the three months ended September 29, 2018.
(c) Customer Incentive Program Expense Misclassifications—None.
(d) Balance Sheet Misclassifications—None.
(e) Income Taxes—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to provision for income taxes of $14 million for the three months ended September 29, 2018.
(f) Impairments—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to SG&A of $17 million and an increase to provision for income taxes of $4 million for the three months ended September 29, 2018.
(g) Other—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to net sales of $5 million, an increase to cost of products sold of $5 million, an increase to SG&A of less than $1 million, a decrease to interest expense of less than $1 million, a decrease to provision for income taxes of $1 million, and a decrease to net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest of $1 million for the three months ended September 29, 2018.
business. See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated 13, Financial StatementsInstruments, for a descriptioninformation related to our derivative impacts.
112


Other expense/(income) was $295 million of the misstatementsincome in each category2021 compared to $296 million of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(income in millions, except per share data)
 For the Nine Months Ended September 29, 2018
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
Net sales$19,368
 $9
 (g) $19,377
Cost of products sold12,651
 21
 (a)(b)(g) 12,672
Gross profit6,717
 (12)   6,705
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding impairment losses2,338
 
 (g) 2,338
Goodwill impairment losses164
 (31) (f) 133
Intangible asset impairment losses335
 (17) (f) 318
Selling, general and administrative expenses2,837
 (48)   2,789
Operating income/(loss)3,880
 36
   3,916
Interest expense962
 (3) (b)(g) 959
Other expense/(income), net(196) 
   (196)
Income/(loss) before income taxes3,114
 39
   3,153
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes738
 41
 (a)(b)(e)(f)(g) 779
Net income/(loss)2,376
 (2)   2,374
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(3) 1
 (g) (2)
Net income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz2,379
 (3)   2,376
Preferred dividends
 
   
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders$2,379
 $(3)   $2,376
Per share data applicable to common shareholders:       
Basic earnings/(loss)$1.95
 $
   $1.95
Diluted earnings/(loss)1.94
 
   1.94
(a) Supplier Rebates—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to cost of products sold of $22 million and a decrease to provision for income taxes of $3 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2018.
(b) Capital Leases—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to cost of products sold of $1 million, a decrease to interest expense of $3 million, and an increase to provision for income taxes of less than $1 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2018.
(c) Customer Incentive Program Expense Misclassifications—None.
(d) Balance Sheet Misclassifications—None.
(e) Income Taxes—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to provision for income taxes of $40 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2018.
(f) Impairments—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to SG&A of $48 million and an increase to provision for income taxes of $4 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2018.
(g) Other—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to net sales of $9 million, a decrease to cost of products sold of $2 million, an increase to SG&A of less than $1 million, a decrease to interest expense of less than $1 million, an increase to provision for income taxes of less than $1 million, and a decrease to net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest of $1 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2018.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(in millions, except per share data)
 For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
Net sales$6,686
 $4
 (g) $6,690
Cost of products sold4,321
 22
 (a)(b)(g) 4,343
Gross profit2,365
 (18)   2,347
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding impairment losses771
 
   771
Goodwill impairment losses164
 (31) (f) 133
Intangible asset impairment losses101
 
   101
Selling, general and administrative expenses1,036
 (31)   1,005
Operating income/(loss)1,329
 13
   1,342
Interest expense318
 (2) (b)(g) 316
Other expense/(income), net(35) 
   (35)
Income/(loss) before income taxes1,046
 15
   1,061
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes291
 17
 (a)(b)(e)(f)(g) 308
Net income/(loss)755
 (2)   753
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(1) 
   (1)
Net income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz756
 (2)   754
Preferred dividends
 
   
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders$756
 $(2)   $754
Per share data applicable to common shareholders:       
Basic earnings/(loss)$0.62
 $
   $0.62
Diluted earnings/(loss)0.62
 
   0.62
(a) Supplier Rebates—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to cost of products sold of $13 million and a decrease to provision for income taxes of $2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018.
(b) Capital Leases—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to cost of products sold of $1 million, a decrease to interest expense of $2 million, and an increase to provision for income taxes of less than $1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018.
(c) Customer Incentive Program Expense Misclassifications—None.
(d) Balance Sheet Misclassifications—None.
(e) Income Taxes—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to provision for income taxes of $21 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018.
(f) Impairments—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to SG&A of $31 million and an increase to provision for income taxes of less than $1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018.
(g) Other—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to net sales of $4 million, an increase to cost of products sold of $8 million, a decrease to interest expense of less than $1 million, and a decrease to provision for income taxes of $2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2018.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(in millions, except per share data)
 For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
Net sales$12,990
 $4
 (g) $12,994
Cost of products sold8,380
 3
 (a)(b)(g) 8,383
Gross profit4,610
 1
   4,611
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding impairment losses1,535
 
   1,535
Goodwill impairment losses164
 (31) (f) 133
Intangible asset impairment losses101
 
   101
Selling, general and administrative expenses1,800
 (31)   1,769
Operating income/(loss)2,810
 32
   2,842
Interest expense635
 (2) (b)(g) 633
Other expense/(income), net(125) 
   (125)
Income/(loss) before income taxes2,300
 34
   2,334
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes552
 26
 (a)(b)(e)(f)(g) 578
Net income/(loss)1,748
 8
   1,756
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(1) 
   (1)
Net income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz1,749
 8
   1,757
Preferred dividends
 
   
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders$1,749
 $8
   $1,757
Per share data applicable to common shareholders:       
Basic earnings/(loss)$1.43
 $0.01
   $1.44
Diluted earnings/(loss)1.43
 
   1.43
(a) Supplier Rebates—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to cost of products sold of $9 million and a decrease to provision for income taxes of $1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.
(b) Capital Leases—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to cost of products sold of $1 million, a decrease to interest expense of $2 million, and an increase to provision for income taxes of less than $1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.
(c) Customer Incentive Program Expense Misclassifications—None.
(d) Balance Sheet Misclassifications—None.
(e) Income Taxes—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to provision for income taxes of $26 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.
(f) Impairments—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to SG&A of $31 million and an increase to provision for income taxes of less than $1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.
(g) Other—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to net sales of $4 million, a decrease to cost of products sold of $7 million, a decrease to interest expense of less than $1 million, and an increase to provision for income taxes of $1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(in millions, except per share data)
 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
Net sales$6,304
 $
   $6,304
Cost of products sold4,059
 (19) (a)(b)(g) 4,040
Gross profit2,245
 19
   2,264
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding impairment losses764
 
   764
Goodwill impairment losses
 
   
Intangible asset impairment losses
 
 (f) 
Selling, general and administrative expenses764
 
   764
Operating income/(loss)1,481
 19
   1,500
Interest expense317
 
 (b)(g) 317
Other expense/(income), net(90) 
   (90)
Income/(loss) before income taxes1,254
 19
   1,273
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes261
 9
 (a)(b)(e)(f)(g) 270
Net income/(loss)993
 10
   1,003
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
   
Net income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz993
 10
   1,003
Preferred dividends
 
   
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders$993
 $10
   $1,003
Per share data applicable to common shareholders:       
Basic earnings/(loss)$0.81
 $0.01
   $0.82
Diluted earnings/(loss)0.81
 0.01
   0.82
(a) Supplier Rebates—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to cost of products sold of $4 million and an increase to provision for income taxes of $1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018.
(b) Capital Leases—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to cost of products sold of less than $1 million, a decrease to interest expense of less than $1 million, and an increase to provision for income taxes of less than $1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018.
(c) Customer Incentive Program Expense Misclassifications—None.
(d) Balance Sheet Misclassifications—None.
(e) Income Taxes—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to provision for income taxes of $5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018.
(f) Impairments—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to SG&A of less than $1 million and an increase to provision for income taxes of less than $1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018.
(g) Other—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to cost of products sold of $15 million, a decrease to interest expense of less than $1 million, and an increase to provision for income taxes of $3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(in millions, except per share data)
 For the Three Months Ended December 30, 2017
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated ASU Adoption Impacts As Restated & Recast
Net sales$6,877
 $(36) (c)(g) $6,841
 $
 $6,841
Cost of products sold4,470
 (18) (a)(b)(c)(g) 4,452
 102
 4,554
Gross profit2,407
 (18)   2,389
 (102) 2,287
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding impairment losses767
 (4) (c)(g) 763
 15
 778
Goodwill impairment losses
 
   
 
 
Intangible asset impairment losses
 
 (f) 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses767
 (4)   763
 15
 778
Operating income/(loss)1,640
 (14)   1,626
 (117) 1,509
Interest expense308
 
 (g) 308
 
 308
Other expense/(income), net1
 
   1
 (117) (116)
Income/(loss) before income taxes1,331
 (14)   1,317
 
 1,317
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes(6,665) 
 (a)(b)(e)(f)(g) (6,665) 
 (6,665)
Net income/(loss)7,996
 (14)   7,982
 
 7,982
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(7) 
   (7) 
 (7)
Net income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz8,003
 (14)   7,989
 
 7,989
Preferred dividends
 
   
 
 
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders$8,003
 $(14)   $7,989
 $
 $7,989
Per share data applicable to common shareholders:           
Basic earnings/(loss)$6.57
 $(0.02)   $6.55
 $
 $6.55
Diluted earnings/(loss)6.52
 (0.02)   6.50
 
 6.50
(a) Supplier Rebates—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to cost of products sold of $21 million and a decrease to benefit from income taxes of $8 million for the three months ended December 30, 2017.
(b) Capital Leases—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to cost of products sold of less than $1 million, a decrease to interest expense of less than $1 million, and a decrease to benefit from income taxes of less than $1 million for the three months ended December 30, 2017.
(c) Customer Incentive Program Expense Misclassifications—As previously disclosed in March 2018, the correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to net sales of $33 million, a decrease to cost of products sold of $31 million, and a decrease to SG&A of $2 million for the three months ended December 30, 2017.
(d) Balance Sheet Misclassifications—None.
(e) Income Taxes—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to benefit from income taxes of $12 million for the three months ended December 30, 2017.
(f) Impairments—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to SG&A of less than $1 million and a decrease to benefit from income taxes of less than $1 million for the three months ended December 30, 2017.
(g) Other—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to net sales of $3 million, a decrease to cost of products sold of $8 million, a decrease to SG&A of $2 million, a decrease to interest expense of less than $1 million, and a decrease to benefit from income taxes of $4 million for the three months ended December 30, 2017.
The values as previously reported for the three months ended December 30, 2017 were derived from our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2017 filed on February 16, 2018.


See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(in millions, except per share data)
 For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated ASU Adoption Impacts As Restated & Recast
Net sales$6,314
 $(35) (c)(g) $6,279
 $
 $6,279
Cost of products sold4,000
 14
 (a)(c)(g) 4,014
 109
 4,123
Gross profit2,314
 (49)   2,265
 (109) 2,156
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding impairment losses652
 (2) (c) 650
 14
 664
Goodwill impairment losses
 
   
 
 
Intangible asset impairment losses1
 
 (f) 1
 
 1
Selling, general and administrative expenses653
 (2)   651
 14
 665
Operating income/(loss)1,661
 (47)   1,614
 (123) 1,491
Interest expense306
 
 (g) 306
 
 306
Other expense/(income), net(4) 
   (4) (123) (127)
Income/(loss) before income taxes1,359
 (47)   1,312
 
 1,312
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes416
 (16) (a)(e)(f)(g) 400
 
 400
Net income/(loss)943
 (31)   912
 
 912
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(1) 
   (1) 
 (1)
Net income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz944
 (31)   913
 
 913
Preferred dividends
 
   
 
 
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders$944
 $(31)   $913
 $
 $913
Per share data applicable to common shareholders:           
Basic earnings/(loss)$0.78
 $(0.03)   $0.75
 $
 $0.75
Diluted earnings/(loss)0.77
 (0.03)   0.74
 
 0.74
(a) Supplier Rebates—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to cost of products sold of $36 million and a decrease to provision for income taxes of $13 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017.
(b) Capital Leases—None.
(c) Customer Incentive Program Expense Misclassifications—As previously disclosed in March 2018, the correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to net sales of $34 million, a decrease to cost of products sold of $32 million, and a decrease to SG&A of $2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017.
(d) Balance Sheet Misclassifications—None.
(e) Income Taxes—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to provision for income taxes of less than $1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017.
(f) Impairments—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to SG&A of less than $1 million and an increase to provision for income taxes of less than $1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017.
(g) Other—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to net sales of $1 million, an increase to cost of products sold of $10 million, a decrease to interest expense of less than $1 million, and a decrease to provision for income taxes of $3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017.
The values as previously reported for the three months ended September 30, 2017 were derived from our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 filed on November 7, 2017.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(in millions, except per share data)
 For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated ASU Adoption Impacts As Restated & Recast
Net sales$19,355
 $(120) (c)(g) $19,235
 $
 $19,235
Cost of products sold12,059
 (26) (a)(c)(g) 12,033
 456
 12,489
Gross profit7,296
 (94)   7,202
 (456) 6,746
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding impairment losses2,114
 (28) (c)(g) 2,086
 63
 2,149
Goodwill impairment losses
 
   
 
 
Intangible asset impairment losses49
 
 (f) 49
 
 49
Selling, general and administrative expenses2,163
 (28)   2,135
 63
 2,198
Operating income/(loss)5,133
 (66)   5,067
 (519) 4,548
Interest expense926
 
 (g) 926
 
 926
Other expense/(income), net8
 
   8
 (519) (511)
Income/(loss) before income taxes4,199
 (66)   4,133
 
 4,133
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes1,205
 (22) (a)(e)(f)(g) 1,183
 
 1,183
Net income/(loss)2,994
 (44)   2,950
 
 2,950
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(2) 
   (2) 
 (2)
Net income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz2,996
 (44)   2,952
 
 2,952
Preferred dividends
 
   
 
 
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders$2,996
 $(44)   $2,952
 $
 $2,952
Per share data applicable to common shareholders:           
Basic earnings/(loss)$2.46
 $(0.04)   $2.42
 $
 $2.42
Diluted earnings/(loss)2.44
 (0.04)   2.40
 
 2.40
(a) Supplier Rebates—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to cost of products sold of $72 million and a decrease to provision for income taxes of $26 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.
(b) Capital Leases—None.
(c) Customer Incentive Program Expense Misclassifications—As previously disclosed in March 2018, the correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to net sales of $114 million, a decrease to cost of products sold of $108 million, and a decrease to SG&A of $6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.
(d) Balance Sheet Misclassifications—None.
(e) Income Taxes—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to provision for income taxes of less than $1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.
(f) Impairments—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to SG&A of less than $1 million and an increase to provision for income taxes of less than $1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.
(g) Other—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to net sales of $6 million, an increase to cost of products sold of $10 million, a decrease to SG&A of $22 million, a decrease to interest expense of less than $1 million, and an increase to provision for income taxes of $4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.
The values as previously reported for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 were derived from our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 filed on November 7, 2017.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(in millions, except per share data)
 For the Three Months Ended July 1, 2017
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated ASU Adoption Impacts As Restated & Recast
Net sales$6,677
 $(43) (c)(g) $6,634
 $
 $6,634
Cost of products sold3,996
 (15) (a)(c)(g) 3,981
 246
 4,227
Gross profit2,681
 (28)   2,653
 (246) 2,407
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding impairment losses712
 (24) (c)(g) 688
 32
 720
Goodwill impairment losses
 
   
 
 
Intangible asset impairment losses48
 
 (f) 48
 
 48
Selling, general and administrative expenses760
 (24)   736
 32
 768
Operating income/(loss)1,921
 (4)   1,917
 (278) 1,639
Interest expense307
 
 (g) 307
 
 307
Other expense/(income), net24
 
   24
 (278) (254)
Income/(loss) before income taxes1,590
 (4)   1,586
 
 1,586
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes430
 (1) (a)(e)(f)(g) 429
 
 429
Net income/(loss)1,160
 (3)   1,157
 
 1,157
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest1
 
   1
 
 1
Net income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz1,159
 (3)   1,156
 
 1,156
Preferred dividends
 
   
 
 
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders$1,159
 $(3)   $1,156
 $
 $1,156
Per share data applicable to common shareholders:           
Basic earnings/(loss)$0.95
 $
   $0.95
 $
 $0.95
Diluted earnings/(loss)0.94
 
   0.94
 
 0.94
(a) Supplier Rebates—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to cost of products sold of $23 million and a decrease to provision for income taxes of $8 million for the three months ended July 1, 2017.
(b) Capital Leases—None.
(c) Customer Incentive Program Expense Misclassifications—As previously disclosed in March 2018, the correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to net sales of $40 million, a decrease to cost of products sold of $38 million, and a decrease to SG&A of $2 million for the three months ended July 1, 2017.
(d) Balance Sheet Misclassifications—None.
(e) Income Taxes—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to provision for income taxes of less than $1 million for the three months ended July 1, 2017.
(f) Impairments—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to SG&A of less than $1 million and an increase to provision for income taxes of less than $1 million for the three months ended July 1, 2017.
(g) Other—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to net sales of $3 million, an increase to cost of products sold of less than $1 million, a decrease to SG&A of $22 million, a decrease to interest expense of less than $1 million, and an increase to provision for income taxes of $7 million for the three months ended July 1, 2017.
The values as previously reported for the three months ended July 1, 2017 were derived from our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the quarter ended July 1, 2017 filed on November 7, 2017.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(in millions, except per share data)
 For the Six Months Ended July 1, 2017
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated ASU Adoption Impacts As Restated & Recast
Net sales$13,041
 $(85) (c)(g) $12,956
 $
 $12,956
Cost of products sold8,059
 (40) (a)(c)(g) 8,019
 347
 8,366
Gross profit4,982
 (45)   4,937
 (347) 4,590
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding impairment losses1,462
 (26) (c)(g) 1,436
 49
 1,485
Goodwill impairment losses
 
   
 
 
Intangible asset impairment losses48
 
 (f) 48
 
 48
Selling, general and administrative expenses1,510
 (26)   1,484
 49
 1,533
Operating income/(loss)3,472
 (19)   3,453
 (396) 3,057
Interest expense620
 
 (g) 620
 
 620
Other expense/(income), net12
 
   12
 (396) (384)
Income/(loss) before income taxes2,840
 (19)   2,821
 
 2,821
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes789
 (6) (a)(e)(f)(g) 783
 
 783
Net income/(loss)2,051
 (13)   2,038
 
 2,038
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(1) 
   (1) 
 (1)
Net income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz2,052
 (13)   2,039
 
 2,039
Preferred dividends
 
   
 
 
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders$2,052
 $(13)   $2,039
 $
 $2,039
Per share data applicable to common shareholders:           
Basic earnings/(loss)$1.69
 $(0.02)   $1.67
 $
 $1.67
Diluted earnings/(loss)1.67
 (0.01)   1.66
 
 1.66
(a) Supplier Rebates—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to cost of products sold of $36 million and a decrease to provision for income taxes of $13 million for the six months ended July 1, 2017.
(b) Capital Leases—None.
(c) Customer Incentive Program Expense Misclassifications—As previously disclosed in March 2018, the correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to net sales of $80 million, a decrease to cost of products sold of $76 million, and a decrease to SG&A of $4 million for the six months ended July 1, 2017.
(d) Balance Sheet Misclassifications—None.
(e) Income Taxes—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to provision for income taxes of less than $1 million for the six months ended July 1, 2017.
(f) Impairments—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to SG&A of less than $1 million and an increase to provision for income taxes of less than $1 million for the six months ended July 1, 2017.
(g) Other—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to net sales of $5 million, an increase to cost of products sold of less than $1 million, a decrease to SG&A of $22 million, a decrease to interest expense of less than $1 million, and an increase to provision for income taxes of $7 million for the six months ended July 1, 2017.
The values as previously reported for the six months ended July 1, 2017 were derived from our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the quarter ended July 1, 2017 filed on November 7, 2017.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(in millions, except per share data)
 For the Three Months Ended April 1, 2017
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated ASU Adoption Impacts As Restated & Recast
Net sales$6,364
 $(42) (c)(g) $6,322
 $
 $6,322
Cost of products sold4,063
 (25) (a)(c)(g) 4,038
 101
 4,139
Gross profit2,301
 (17)   2,284
 (101) 2,183
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding impairment losses750
 (2) (c) 748
 17
 765
Goodwill impairment losses
 
   
 
 
Intangible asset impairment losses
 
 (f) 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses750
 (2)   748
 17
 765
Operating income/(loss)1,551
 (15)   1,536
 (118) 1,418
Interest expense313
 
 (g) 313
 
 313
Other expense/(income), net(12) 
   (12) (118) (130)
Income/(loss) before income taxes1,250
 (15)   1,235
 
 1,235
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes359
 (5) (a)(e)(f)(g) 354
 
 354
Net income/(loss)891
 (10)   881
 
 881
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(2) 
   (2) 
 (2)
Net income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz893
 (10)   883
 
 883
Preferred dividends
 
   
 
 
Net income/(loss) attributable to common shareholders$893
 $(10)   $883
 $
 $883
Per share data applicable to common shareholders:           
Basic earnings/(loss)$0.73
 $
   $0.73
 $
 $0.73
Diluted earnings/(loss)0.73
 (0.01)   0.72
 
 0.72
(a) Supplier Rebates—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to cost of products sold of $13 million and a decrease to provision for income taxes of $5 million for the three months ended April 1, 2017.
(b) Capital Leases—None.
(c) Customer Incentive Program Expense Misclassifications—As previously disclosed in March 2018, the correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to net sales of $40 million, a decrease to cost of products sold of $38 million, and a decrease to SG&A of $2 million for the three months ended April 1, 2017.
(d) Balance Sheet Misclassifications—None.
(e) Income Taxes—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to provision for income taxes of less than $1 million for the three months ended April 1, 2017.
(f) Impairments—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to SG&A of less than $1 million and an increase to provision for income taxes of less than $1 million for the three months ended April 1, 2017.
(g) Other—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to net sales of $2 million, an increase to cost of products sold of less than $1 million, a decrease to interest expense of less than $1 million, and a decrease to provision for income taxes of less than $1 million for the three months ended April 1, 2017.
The values as previously reported for the three months ended April 1, 2017 were derived from our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A for the quarter ended April 1, 2017 filed on November 7, 2017.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
(in millions)
 For the Three Months Ended September 29, 2018
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
Net income/(loss)$628
 $(10) (a)(b)(e)(f)(g) $618
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:       
Foreign currency translation adjustments(146) 2
 (b)(e)(f) (144)
Net deferred gains/(losses) on net investment hedges13
 
   13
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of net investment hedges3
 
   3
Net deferred losses/(gains) on net investment hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)(2) 
   (2)
Net deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges(16) 
   (16)
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of cash flow hedges
 
   
Net deferred losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)12
 
   12
Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period17
 
   17
Prior service credits/(costs) arising during the period
 
   
Net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) reclassified to net income/(loss)(58) 
   (58)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)(177) 2
   (175)
Total comprehensive income/(loss)451
 (8)   443
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(4) 1
 (g) (3)
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz$455
 $(9)   $446
The $10 million decrease to net income2020. This change was primarily driven by misstatementsan $86 million net loss on derivative activities in 2021 compared to a $154 million net gain on derivative activities in 2020 and a $115 million decrease in non-cash amortization of postemployment benefit plans prior service credits as compared to the income taxes and supplier rebates categories,prior year period. These impacts were partially offset by misstatementsa $101 million net foreign exchange gain in 2021 compared to a $162 million net foreign exchange loss in 2020, a $44 million net gain on sales of businesses in 2021 compared to a $2 million net loss on sales of businesses in 2020, and a $26 million loss on the impairments, capital leases, and other categories. See additional descriptionsdissolution of the net income impactsa joint venture in the consolidated statement2020.
Other expense/(income) was $296 million of income for the three months ended September 29, 2018 section above.
The $2in 2020 compared to $952 million increase to foreign currency translation adjustments is the result of misstatementsincome in the income taxes, capital leases, and impairments categories.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
(in millions)
 For the Nine Months Ended September 29, 2018
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
Net income/(loss)$2,376
 $(2) (a)(b)(e)(f)(g) $2,374
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:       
Foreign currency translation adjustments(817) 8
 (b)(e)(f) (809)
Net deferred gains/(losses) on net investment hedges158
 
   158
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of net investment hedges3
 
   3
Net deferred losses/(gains) on net investment hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)(2) 
   (2)
Net deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges40
 
   40
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of cash flow hedges
 
   
Net deferred losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)(10) 
   (10)
Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period70
 
   70
Prior service credits/(costs) arising during the period
 
   
Net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) reclassified to net income/(loss)(133) 
   (133)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)(691) 8
   (683)
Total comprehensive income/(loss)1,685
 6
   1,691
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(16) 1
 (g) (15)
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz$1,701
 $5
   $1,706
The $2 million decrease to net income2019. This change was primarily driven by misstatementsa $2 million net loss on sales of businesses in 2020 compared to a $420 million net gain on sale of business in 2019, a $184 million decrease in non-cash amortization of postemployment benefit plans prior service credits as compared to the income taxesprior year period, a $162 million net foreign exchange loss in 2020 compared to a $10 million net foreign exchange loss in 2019, and supplier rebates categories,a $26 million loss on the dissolution of a joint venture in 2020. These impacts were partially offset by misstatementsa $154 million net gain on derivative activities in the impairments, other, and capital leases categories. See additional descriptions of the2020 compared to a $39 million net income impactsgain on derivative activities in the consolidated statement of income for the nine months ended September 29, 2018 section above.
The $8 million increase to foreign currency translation adjustments is the result of misstatements in the income taxes, capital leases, and impairments categories.
2019.See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
(in millions)
 For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
Net income/(loss)$755
 $(2) (a)(b)(e)(f)(g) $753
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:       
Foreign currency translation adjustments(868) 6
 (b)(e)(f) (862)
Net deferred gains/(losses) on net investment hedges219
 
   219
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of net investment hedges
 
   
Net deferred losses/(gains) on net investment hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)
 
   
Net deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges34
 
   34
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of cash flow hedges
 
   
Net deferred losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)(9) 
   (9)
Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period53
 
   53
Prior service credits/(costs) arising during the period
 
   
Net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) reclassified to net income/(loss)(17) 
   (17)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)(588) 6
   (582)
Total comprehensive income/(loss)167
 4
   171
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(7) 
   (7)
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz$174
 $4
   $178
The $2 million decrease to net income was primarily driven by misstatements in the income taxes, supplier rebates,16, Commitments and other categories, partially offset by misstatements in the impairments and capital leases categories. See additional descriptions of the net income impacts in the consolidated statement of income for the three months ended June 30, 2018 section above.
The $6 million increase to foreign currency translation adjustments is the result of misstatements in the income taxes, capital leases, and impairments categories.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
(in millions)
 For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
Net income/(loss)$1,748
 $8
 (a)(b)(e)(f)(g) $1,756
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:       
Foreign currency translation adjustments(671) 6
 (b)(e)(f) (665)
Net deferred gains/(losses) on net investment hedges145
 
   145
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of net investment hedges
 
   
Net deferred losses/(gains) on net investment hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)
 
   
Net deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges56
 
   56
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of cash flow hedges
 
   
Net deferred losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)(22) 
   (22)
Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period53
 
   53
Prior service credits/(costs) arising during the period
 
   
Net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) reclassified to net income/(loss)(75) 
   (75)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)(514) 6
   (508)
Total comprehensive income/(loss)1,234
 14
   1,248
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(12) 
   (12)
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz$1,246
 $14
   $1,260
The $8 million increase to net income was primarily driven by misstatements in the impairments, other, and capital leases categories, partially offset by misstatements in the income taxes and supplier rebates categories. See additional descriptions of the net income impacts in the consolidated statement of income for the six months ended June 30, 2018 section above.
The $6 million increase to foreign currency translation adjustments is the result of misstatements in the income taxes, capital leases, and impairments categories.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
(in millions)
 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
Net income/(loss)$993
 $10
 (a)(b)(e)(f)(g) $1,003
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:       
Foreign currency translation adjustments197
 
 (b)(e) 197
Net deferred gains/(losses) on net investment hedges(74) 
   (74)
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of net investment hedges
 
   
Net deferred losses/(gains) on net investment hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)
 
   
Net deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges22
 
   22
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of cash flow hedges
 
   
Net deferred losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)(13) 
   (13)
Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period
 
   
Prior service credits/(costs) arising during the period
 
   
Net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) reclassified to net income/(loss)(58) 
   (58)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)74
 
   74
Total comprehensive income/(loss)1,067
 10
   1,077
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(5) 
   (5)
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz$1,072
 $10
   $1,082
The $10 million increase to net income was primarily driven by misstatements in the other, supplier rebates, capital leases, and impairments categories, partially offset by misstatements in the income taxes category. See additional descriptions of the net income impacts in the consolidated statement of income for the three months ended March 31, 2018 section above.
The less than $1 million decrease to foreign currency translation adjustments is the result of misstatements in the income taxes and capital leases categories.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).



The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
(in millions)
 For the Three Months Ended December 30, 2017
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
Net income/(loss)$7,996
 $(14) (a)(b)(e)(f)(g) $7,982
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:       
Foreign currency translation adjustments5
 2
 (b)(e) 7
Net deferred gains/(losses) on net investment hedges(26) 
   (26)
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of net investment hedges
 
   
Net deferred losses/(gains) on net investment hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)
 
   
Net deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges23
 
   23
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of cash flow hedges
 
   
Net deferred losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)(12) 
   (12)
Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period82
 
   82
Prior service credits/(costs) arising during the period16
 
   16
Net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) reclassified to net income/(loss)(49) 
   (49)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)39
 2
   41
Total comprehensive income/(loss)8,035
 (12)   8,023
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest1
 
   1
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz$8,034
 $(12)   $8,022
The $14 million decrease to net income was primarily driven by misstatements in the supplier rebates category, partially offset by misstatements in the income taxes, other, capital leases, and impairments categories. See additional descriptions of the net income impacts in the consolidated statement of income for the three months ended December 30, 2017 section above.
The $2 million decrease to foreign currency translation adjustments is the result of misstatements in the income taxes and capital leases categories.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
(in millions)
 For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
Net income/(loss)$943
 $(31) (a)(e)(f)(g) $912
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:       
Foreign currency translation adjustments421
 (2) (e) 419
Net deferred gains/(losses) on net investment hedges(124) 
   (124)
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of net investment hedges
 
   
Net deferred losses/(gains) on net investment hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)
 
   
Net deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges(70) 
   (70)
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of cash flow hedges
 
   
Net deferred losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)51
 
   51
Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period(4) 
   (4)
Prior service credits/(costs) arising during the period
 
   
Net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) reclassified to net income/(loss)(51) 
   (51)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)223
 (2)   221
Total comprehensive income/(loss)1,166
 (33)   1,133
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(1) 
   (1)
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz$1,167
 $(33)   $1,134
The $31 million decrease to net income was primarily driven by misstatements in the supplier rebates, other, and income taxes categories, partially offset by misstatements in the impairments category. See additional descriptions of the net income impacts in the consolidated statement of income for the three months ended September 30, 2017 section above.
The $2 million decrease to foreign currency translation adjustments is the result of misstatements in the income taxes category.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
(in millions)
 For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
Net income/(loss)$2,994
 $(44) (a)(e)(f)(g) $2,950
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:       
Foreign currency translation adjustments1,179
 (1) (e) 1,178
Net deferred gains/(losses) on net investment hedges(327) 
   (327)
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of net investment hedges
 
   
Net deferred losses/(gains) on net investment hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)
 
   
Net deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges(136) 
   (136)
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of cash flow hedges
 
   
Net deferred losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)97
 
   97
Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period(13) 
   (13)
Prior service credits/(costs) arising during the period1
 
   1
Net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) reclassified to net income/(loss)(260) 
   (260)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)541
 (1)   540
Total comprehensive income/(loss)3,535
 (45)   3,490
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(4) 
   (4)
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz$3,539
 $(45)   $3,494
The $44 million decrease to net income was primarily driven by misstatements in the supplier rebates and income taxes categories, partially offset by misstatements in the other and impairments categories. See additional descriptions of the net income impacts in the consolidated statement of income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 section above.
The $1 million decrease to foreign currency translation adjustments is the result of misstatements in the income taxes category.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
(in millions)
 For the Three Months Ended July 1, 2017
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
Net income/(loss)$1,160
 $(3) (a)(e)(f)(g) $1,157
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:       
Foreign currency translation adjustments451
 4
 (e) 455
Net deferred gains/(losses) on net investment hedges(152) 
   (152)
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of net investment hedges
 
   
Net deferred losses/(gains) on net investment hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)
 
   
Net deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges(32) 
   (32)
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of cash flow hedges
 
   
Net deferred losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)26
 
   26
Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period1
 
   1
Prior service credits/(costs) arising during the period1
 
   1
Net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) reclassified to net income/(loss)(154) 
   (154)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)141
 4
   145
Total comprehensive income/(loss)1,301
 1
   1,302
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest1
 
   1
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz$1,300
 $1
   $1,301
The $3 million decrease to net income was primarily driven by misstatements in the supplier rebates category, partially offset by misstatements in the other, income taxes, and impairments categories. See additional descriptions of the net income impacts in the consolidated statement of income for the three months ended July 1, 2017 section above.
The $4 million increase to foreign currency translation adjustments is the result of misstatements in the income taxes category.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(in millions)
 For the Six Months Ended July 1, 2017
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
Net income/(loss)$2,051
 $(13) (a)(e)(f)(g) $2,038
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:       
Foreign currency translation adjustments758
 1
 (e) 759
Net deferred gains/(losses) on net investment hedges(203) 
   (203)
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of net investment hedges
 
   
Net deferred losses/(gains) on net investment hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)
 
   
Net deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges(66) 
   (66)
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of cash flow hedges
 
   
Net deferred losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)46
 
   46
Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period(9) 
   (9)
Prior service credits/(costs) arising during the period1
 
   1
Net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) reclassified to net income/(loss)(209) 
   (209)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)318
 1
   319
Total comprehensive income/(loss)2,369
 (12)   2,357
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(3) 
   (3)
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz$2,372
 $(12)   $2,360
The $13 million decrease to net income was primarily driven by misstatements in the supplier rebates and income taxes categories, partially offset by misstatements in the other and impairments categories. See additional descriptions of the net income impacts in the consolidated statement of income for the three months ended July 1, 2017 section above.
The $1 million increase to foreign currency translation adjustments is the result of misstatements in the income taxes category.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(in millions)
 For the Three Months Ended April 1, 2017
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
Net income/(loss)$891
 $(10) (a)(e)(f)(g) $881
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:       
Foreign currency translation adjustments307
 (3) (e) 304
Net deferred gains/(losses) on net investment hedges(51) 
   (51)
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of net investment hedges
 
   
Net deferred losses/(gains) on net investment hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)
 
   
Net deferred gains/(losses) on cash flow hedges(34) 
   (34)
Amounts excluded from the effectiveness assessment of cash flow hedges
 
   
Net deferred losses/(gains) on cash flow hedges reclassified to net income/(loss)20
 
   20
Net actuarial gains/(losses) arising during the period(10) 
   (10)
Prior service credits/(costs) arising during the period
 
   
Net postemployment benefit losses/(gains) reclassified to net income/(loss)(55) 
   (55)
Total other comprehensive income/(loss)177
 (3)   174
Total comprehensive income/(loss)1,068
 (13)   1,055
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest(4) 
   (4)
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to Kraft Heinz$1,072
 $(13)   $1,059
The $10 million decrease to net income was primarily driven by misstatements in the supplier rebates, other, and income taxes categories, partially offset by misstatements in the impairments category. See additional descriptions of the net income impacts in the consolidated statement of income for the three months ended April 1, 2017 section above.
The $3 million decrease to foreign currency translation adjustments is the result of misstatements in the income taxes category.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).






The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(in millions, except per share data)
 September 29, 2018
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
ASSETS       
Cash and cash equivalents$1,366
 $
   $1,366
Trade receivables (net of allowances of $24 at September 29, 2018)2,032
 
   2,032
Sold receivables
 
   
Income taxes receivable195
 8
 (a)(b)(e)(g) 203
Inventories3,287
 (73) (d)(g) 3,214
Prepaid expenses389
 
   389
Other current assets321
 31
 (a)(d) 352
Assets held for sale
 
   
Total current assets7,590
 (34)   7,556
Property, plant and equipment, net7,216
 (142) (b)(g) 7,074
Goodwill44,308
 31
 (f)(g) 44,339
Intangible assets, net58,727
 
   58,727
Other non-current assets1,889
 (10) (e) 1,879
TOTAL ASSETS$119,730
 $(155)   $119,575
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY       
Commercial paper and other short-term debt$973
 $
   $973
Current portion of long-term debt405
 (34) (b)(g) 371
Trade payables4,312
 (74) (g) 4,238
Accrued marketing494
 
   494
Interest payable315
 
   315
Other current liabilities1,082
 149
 (a)(g) 1,231
Liabilities held for sale
 
   
Total current liabilities7,581
 41
   7,622
Long-term debt30,998
 (111) (b)(g) 30,887
Deferred income taxes14,215
 9
 (a)(e)(g) 14,224
Accrued postemployment costs394
 
   394
Other non-current liabilities964
 71
 (a) 1,035
TOTAL LIABILITIES54,152
 10
   54,162
Commitments and Contingencies
 
   
Redeemable noncontrolling interest6
 
   6
Equity:       
Common stock, $0.01 par value (5,000 shares authorized; 1,222 shares issued and 1,219 shares outstanding at September 29, 2018)12
 
   12
Additional paid-in capital58,793
 (77) (d) 58,716
Retained earnings/(deficit)8,576
 (97) (a)(b)(d)(e)(f)(g) 8,479
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses)(1,732) 8
 (b)(e)(f) (1,724)
Treasury stock, at cost (3 shares at September 29, 2018)(264) 
   (264)
Total shareholders' equity65,385
 (166)   65,219
Noncontrolling interest187
 1
 (g) 188
TOTAL EQUITY65,572
 (165)   65,407
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$119,730
 $(155)   $119,575


(a) Supplier Rebates—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to income taxes receivable of $1 million, a decrease to other current assets of $36 million, an increase to other current liabilities of $66 million, a decrease to deferred income taxes of $40 million, an increase to other non-current liabilities of $71 million, and a decrease to retained earnings of $132 million at September 29, 2018.
(b) Capital Leases—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to income taxes receivable of less than $1 million, a decrease to property, plant and equipment, net, of $141 million, a decrease to current portion of long-term debt of $32 million, a decrease to long-term debt of $111 million, an increase to retained earnings of $2 million, and a decrease to accumulated other comprehensive losses of less than $1 million at September 29, 2018.
(c) Customer Incentive Program Expense Misclassifications—None.
(d) Balance Sheet Misclassifications—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to inventories of $67 million, an increase to other current assets of $67 million, a decrease to additional paid-in capital of $77 million, and an increase to retained earnings of $77 million at September 29, 2018.
(e) Income Taxes—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to income taxes receivable of $3 million, a decrease to other non-current assets of $10 million, an increase to deferred income taxes of $50 million, a decrease to retained earnings of $66 million, and a decrease to accumulated other comprehensive losses of $9 million at September 29, 2018.
(f) Impairments—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to goodwill of $30 million, an increase to retained earnings of $31 million, and an increase to accumulated other comprehensive losses of $1 million at September 29, 2018.
(g) Other—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to income taxes receivable of $4 million, a decrease to inventories of $6 million, a decrease to property, plant and equipment, net, of $1 million, an increase to goodwill of $1 million, a decrease to current portion of long-term debt of $2 million, a decrease to trade payables of $74 million, an increase to other current liabilities of $83 million, an increase to long-term debt of less than $1 million, a decrease to deferred income taxes of $1 million, a decrease to retained earnings of $9 million, and an increase to noncontrolling interest of $1 million at September 29, 2018.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(in millions, except per share data)
 June 30, 2018
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
ASSETS       
Cash and cash equivalents$3,369
 $
   $3,369
Trade receivables (net of allowances of $24 at June 30, 2018)1,950
 
   1,950
Sold receivables37
 
   37
Income taxes receivable177
 34
 (a)(b)(e)(g) 211
Inventories3,161
 (67) (d)(g) 3,094
Prepaid expenses388
 
   388
Other current assets419
 12
 (a)(d)(g) 431
Assets held for sale
 
   
Total current assets9,501
 (21)   9,480
Property, plant and equipment, net7,258
 (141) (b)(g) 7,117
Goodwill44,270
 32
 (f)(g) 44,302
Intangible assets, net59,101
 (17) (f) 59,084
Other non-current assets1,766
 
   1,766
TOTAL ASSETS$121,896
 $(147)   $121,749
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY       
Commercial paper and other short-term debt$34
 $
   $34
Current portion of long-term debt2,754
 (31) (b)(g) 2,723
Trade payables4,326
 (90) (g) 4,236
Accrued marketing474
 6
 (g) 480
Interest payable404
 
   404
Other current liabilities1,099
 137
 (a)(g) 1,236
Liabilities held for sale
 
   
Total current liabilities9,091
 22
   9,113
Long-term debt31,380
 (111) (b)(g) 31,269
Deferred income taxes14,230
 30
 (a)(e)(f)(g) 14,260
Accrued postemployment costs394
 
   394
Other non-current liabilities929
 69
 (a) 998
TOTAL LIABILITIES56,024
 10
   56,034
Commitments and Contingencies
 
   
Redeemable noncontrolling interest7
 
   7
Equity:       
Common stock, $0.01 par value (5,000 shares authorized; 1,222 shares issued and 1,219 shares outstanding at June 30, 2018)12
 
   12
Additional paid-in capital58,766
 (77) (d) 58,689
Retained earnings/(deficit)8,710
 (86) (a)(b)(d)(e)(f)(g) 8,624
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses)(1,557) 6
 (b)(e)(f) (1,551)
Treasury stock, at cost (3 shares at June 30, 2018)(254) 
   (254)
Total shareholders' equity65,677
 (157)   65,520
Noncontrolling interest188
 
   188
TOTAL EQUITY65,865
 (157)   65,708
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$121,896
 $(147)   $121,749


(a) Supplier Rebates—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to income taxes receivable of $1 million, a decrease to other current assets of $25 million, an increase to other current liabilities of $67 million, a decrease to deferred income taxes of $38 million, an increase to other non-current liabilities of $69 million, and a decrease to retained earnings of $122 million at June 30, 2018.
(b) Capital Leases—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to income taxes receivable of less than $1 million, a decrease to property, plant and equipment, net, of $139 million, a decrease to current portion of long-term debt of $29 million, a decrease to long-term debt of $111 million, an increase to retained earnings of $1 million, and an increase to accumulated other comprehensive losses of less than $1 million at June 30, 2018.
(c) Customer Incentive Program Expense Misclassifications—None.
(d) Balance Sheet Misclassifications—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to inventories of $65 million, an increase to other current assets of $65 million, a decrease to additional paid-in capital of $77 million, and an increase to retained earnings of $77 million at June 30, 2018.
(e) Income Taxes—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to income taxes receivable of $29 million, an increase to deferred income taxes of $73 million, a decrease to retained earnings of $51 million, and a decrease to accumulated other comprehensive losses of $7 million at June 30, 2018.
(f) Impairments—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to goodwill of $31 million, a decrease to intangible assets, net of $17 million, a decrease to deferred income taxes of $4 million, an increase to retained earnings of $19 million, and an increase to accumulated other comprehensive losses of $1 million at June 30, 2018.
(g) Other—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to income taxes receivable of $4 million, a decrease to inventories of $2 million, a decrease to other current assets of $28 million, a decrease to property, plant and equipment, net of $2 million, an increase to goodwill of $1 million, a decrease to current portion of long-term debt of $2 million, a decrease to trade payables of $90 million, an increase to accrued marketing of $6 million, an increase to other current liabilities of $70 million, an increase to long-term debt of less than $1 million, a decrease to deferred income taxes of $1 million, and a decrease to retained earnings of $10 million at June 30, 2018.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(in millions, except per share data)
 March 31, 2018
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
ASSETS       
Cash and cash equivalents$1,794
 $
   $1,794
Trade receivables (net of allowances of $24 at March 31, 2018)1,044
 
   1,044
Sold receivables530
 
   530
Income taxes receivable150
 (29) (a)(b)(d)(e)(g) 121
Inventories3,144
 (55) (d)(g) 3,089
Prepaid expenses367
 
   367
Other current assets408
 18
 (a)(d)(g) 426
Assets held for sale
 
   
Total current assets7,437
 (66)   7,371
Property, plant and equipment, net7,267
 (122) (b)(g) 7,145
Goodwill44,843
 1
 (g) 44,844
Intangible assets, net59,600
 (17) (f) 59,583
Other non-current assets1,640
 
   1,640
TOTAL ASSETS$120,787
 $(204)   $120,583
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY       
Commercial paper and other short-term debt$1,001
 $2
 (g) $1,003
Current portion of long-term debt2,742
 (27) (b)(g) 2,715
Trade payables4,241
 (93) (g) 4,148
Accrued marketing567
 9
 (g) 576
Interest payable345
 
   345
Other current liabilities1,433
 67
 (a)(d)(e)(g) 1,500
Liabilities held for sale
 
   
Total current liabilities10,329
 (42)   10,287
Long-term debt28,561
 (96) (b)(g) 28,465
Deferred income taxes14,085
 21
 (a)(e)(f)(g) 14,106
Accrued postemployment costs400
 
   400
Other non-current liabilities949
 74
 (a) 1,023
TOTAL LIABILITIES54,324
 (43)   54,281
Commitments and Contingencies
 
   
Redeemable noncontrolling interest8
 
   8
Equity:       
Common stock, $0.01 par value (5,000 shares authorized; 1,222 shares issued and 1,219 shares outstanding at March 31, 2018)12
 
   12
Additional paid-in capital58,733
 (77) (d) 58,656
Retained earnings/(deficit)8,718
 (84) (a)(b)(d)(e)(f)(g) 8,634
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses)(975) 
 (b)(e) (975)
Treasury stock, at cost (3 shares at March 31, 2018)(240) 
   (240)
Total shareholders' equity66,248
 (161)   66,087
Noncontrolling interest207
 
   207
TOTAL EQUITY66,455
 (161)   66,294
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$120,787
 $(204)   $120,583


(a) Supplier Rebates—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to income taxes receivable of $1 million, a decrease to other current assets of $8 million, an increase to other current liabilities of $63 million, a decrease to deferred income taxes of $35 million, an increase to other non-current liabilities of $74 million, and a decrease to retained earnings of $111 million at March 31, 2018.
(b) Capital Leases—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to income taxes receivable of less than $1 million, a decrease to property, plant and equipment, net, of $120 million, a decrease to current portion of long-term debt of $25 million, a decrease to long-term debt of $96 million, an increase to retained earnings of $1 million, and a decrease to accumulated other comprehensive losses of less than $1 million at March 31, 2018.
(c) Customer Incentive Program Expense Misclassifications—None.
(d) Balance Sheet Misclassifications—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to income taxes receivable of $28 million, a decrease to inventories of $53 million, an increase other current assets of $53 million, a decrease to other current liabilities of $28 million, a decrease to additional paid-in capital of $77 million and an increase to retained earnings of $77 million at March 31, 2018.
(e) Income Taxes—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to income taxes receivable of less than $1 million, a decrease to other current liabilities of $29 million, an increase to deferred income taxes of $59 million, a decrease to retained earnings of $30 million, and a decrease to accumulated other comprehensive losses of less than $1 million at March 31, 2018.
(f) Impairments—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to intangible assets, net of $17 million, a decrease to deferred income taxes of $4 million, and a decrease to retained earnings of $13 million at March 31, 2018.
(g) Other—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to income taxes receivable of less than $1 million, a decrease to inventories of $2 million, a decrease to other current assets of $27 million, a decrease to property, plant and equipment, net of $2 million, an increase to goodwill of $1 million, an increase to commercial paper and other short term debt of $2 million, a decrease to current portion of long-term debt of $2 million, a decrease to trade payables of $93 million, an increase to accrued marketing of $9 million, an increase to other current liabilities of $61 million, an increase to long-term debt of less than $1 million, an increase to deferred income taxes of $1 million, and a decrease to retained earnings of $8 million at March 31, 2018.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(in millions, except per share data)
 September 30, 2017
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
ASSETS       
Cash and cash equivalents$1,441
 $
   $1,441
Trade receivables (net of allowances of $29 at September 30, 2017)938
 
   938
Sold receivables427
 
   427
Income taxes receivable328
 (38) (a)(e)(g) 290
Inventories3,188
 (52) (d) 3,136
Prepaid expenses368
 
   368
Other current assets538
 (11) (a)(d) 527
Assets held for sale
 
   
Total current assets7,228
 (101)   7,127
Property, plant and equipment, net6,934
 (32) (b)(g) 6,902
Goodwill44,858
 1
 (g) 44,859
Intangible assets, net59,500
 (17) (f) 59,483
Other non-current assets1,531
 
   1,531
TOTAL ASSETS$120,051
 $(149)   $119,902
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY       
Commercial paper and other short-term debt$455
 $2
 (g) $457
Current portion of long-term debt2,755
 (8) (b)(g) 2,747
Trade payables3,947
 (74) (g) 3,873
Accrued marketing493
 7
 (g) 500
Interest payable295
 
   295
Other current liabilities1,442
 136
 (a)(e)(g) 1,578
Liabilities held for sale
 
   
Total current liabilities9,387
 63
   9,450
Long-term debt28,299
 (23) (b)(g) 28,276
Deferred income taxes20,898
 (57) (a)(e)(f) 20,841
Accrued postemployment costs1,808
 
   1,808
Other non-current liabilities688
 27
 (a) 715
TOTAL LIABILITIES61,080
 10
   61,090
Commitments and Contingencies
 
   
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
   
Equity:       
Common stock, $0.01 par value (5,000 shares authorized; 1,221 shares issued and 1,218 shares outstanding at September 30, 2017)12
 
   12
Additional paid-in capital58,695
 (77) (d) 58,618
Retained earnings/(deficit)1,360
 (80) (a)(d)(e)(f)(g) 1,280
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses)(1,085) (2) (e) (1,087)
Treasury stock, at cost (3 shares at September 30, 2017)(223) 
   (223)
Total shareholders' equity58,759
 (159)   58,600
Noncontrolling interest212
 
   212
TOTAL EQUITY58,971
 (159)   58,812
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$120,051
 $(149)   $119,902


(a) Supplier Rebates—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to income taxes receivable of $1 million, a decrease to other current assets of $63 million, an increase to other current liabilities of $39 million, a decrease to deferred income taxes of $45 million, an increase to other non-current liabilities of $27 million, and a decrease to retained earnings of $83 million at September 30, 2017.
(b) Capital Leases—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to property, plant and equipment, net, of $29 million, a decrease to current portion of long-term debt of $7 million, and a decrease to long-term debt of $22 million at September 30, 2017.
(c) Customer Incentive Program Expense Misclassifications—None.
(d) Balance Sheet Misclassifications—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to inventories of $52 million, an increase other current assets of $52 million, a decrease to additional paid-in capital of $77 million, and an increase to retained earnings of $77 million at September 30, 2017.
(e) Income Taxes—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to income taxes receivable of $48 million, a decrease in other current liabilities of less than $1 million, a decrease to deferred income taxes of $8 million, a decrease to retained earnings of $38 million, and an increase to accumulated other comprehensive losses of $2 million at September 30, 2017.
(f) Impairments—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to intangible assets, net of $17 million, a decrease to deferred income taxes of $4 million, and a decrease to retained earnings of $13 million at September 30, 2017.
(g) Other—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to income taxes receivable of $9 million, a decrease to property, plant and equipment, net of $3 million, an increase to goodwill of $1 million, an increase to commercial paper and other short term debt of $2 million, a decrease to current portion of long-term debt of $1 million, a decrease to trade payables of $74 million, an increase to accrued marketing of $7 million, an increase to other current liabilities of $97 million, a decrease to long-term debt of $1 million, and a decrease to retained earnings of $23 million at September 30, 2017.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(in millions, except per share data)
 July 1, 2017
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
ASSETS       
Cash and cash equivalents$1,445
 $
   $1,445
Trade receivables (net of allowances of $28 at July 1, 2017)913
 60
 (d) 973
Sold receivables521
 (60) (d) 461
Income taxes receivable277
 (40) (a)(e)(g) 237
Inventories3,065
 (53) (d) 3,012
Prepaid expenses359
 
   359
Other current assets528
 19
 (a)(d) 547
Assets held for sale
 
   
Total current assets7,108
 (74)   7,034
Property, plant and equipment, net6,808
 (4) (g) 6,804
Goodwill44,565
 1
 (g) 44,566
Intangible assets, net59,400
 (17) (f) 59,383
Other non-current assets1,535
 
   1,535
TOTAL ASSETS$119,416
 $(94)   $119,322
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY       
Commercial paper and other short-term debt$1,090
 $
   $1,090
Current portion of long-term debt19
 
 (g) 19
Trade payables3,888
 (83) (g) 3,805
Accrued marketing494
 5
 (g) 499
Interest payable406
 
   406
Other current liabilities1,459
 130
 (a)(e)(g) 1,589
Liabilities held for sale
 
   
Total current liabilities7,356
 52
   7,408
Long-term debt29,979
 (1) (g) 29,978
Deferred income taxes20,887
 (47) (a)(e)(f) 20,840
Accrued postemployment costs1,975
 
   1,975
Other non-current liabilities673
 28
 (a) 701
TOTAL LIABILITIES60,870
 32
   60,902
Commitments and Contingencies
 
   
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
   
Equity:       
Common stock, $0.01 par value (5,000 shares authorized; 1,221 shares issued and 1,218 shares outstanding at July 1, 2017)12
 
   12
Additional paid-in capital58,674
 (77) (d) 58,597
Retained earnings/(deficit)1,178
 (49) (a)(d)(e)(f)(g) 1,129
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses)(1,308) 
 (e) (1,308)
Treasury stock, at cost (3 shares at July 1, 2017)(223) 
   (223)
Total shareholders' equity58,333
 (126)   58,207
Noncontrolling interest213
 
   213
TOTAL EQUITY58,546
 (126)   58,420
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$119,416
 $(94)   $119,322


(a) Supplier Rebates—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to income taxes receivable of $1 million, a decrease to other current assets of $34 million, an increase to other current liabilities of $31 million, a decrease to deferred income taxes of $33 million, an increase to other non-current liabilities of $28 million, and a decrease to retained earnings of $59 million at July 1, 2017.
(b) Capital Leases—None.
(c) Customer Incentive Program Expense Misclassifications—None.
(d) Balance Sheet Misclassifications—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to trade receivables, net of $60 million, a decrease to sold receivables of $60 million, a decrease to inventories of $53 million, an increase other current assets of $53 million, a decrease to additional paid-in capital of $77 million, and an increase to retained earnings of $77 million at July 1, 2017.
(e) Income Taxes—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to income taxes receivable of $48 million, an increase in other current liabilities of less than $1 million, a decrease to deferred income taxes of $10 million, a decrease to retained earnings of $38 million, and an increase to accumulated other comprehensive losses of less than $1 million at July 1, 2017.
(f) Impairments—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to intangible assets, net of $17 million, a decrease to deferred income taxes of $4 million, and a decrease to retained earnings of $13 million at July 1, 2017.
(g) Other—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to income taxes receivable of $7 million, a decrease to property, plant and equipment, net of $4 million, an increase to goodwill of $1 million, a decrease to current portion of long-term debt of less than $1 million, a decrease to trade payables of $83 million, an increase to accrued marketing of $5 million, an increase to other current liabilities of $99 million, a decrease to long-term debt of $1 million, and a decrease to retained earnings of $16 million at July 1, 2017.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(in millions, except per share data)
 April 1, 2017
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
ASSETS       
Cash and cash equivalents$3,242
 $
   $3,242
Trade receivables (net of allowances of $30 at April 1, 2017)886
 50
 (d) 936
Sold receivables588
 (50) (d) 538
Income taxes receivable270
 (1) (a)(e)(g) 269
Inventories3,151
 (57) (d) 3,094
Prepaid expenses349
 
   349
Other current assets389
 222
 (a)(d)(g) 611
Assets held for sale
 
   
Total current assets8,875
 164
   9,039
Property, plant and equipment, net6,693
 (4) (g) 6,689
Goodwill44,300
 1
 (g) 44,301
Intangible assets, net59,330
 (17) (f) 59,313
Other non-current assets1,604
 
   1,604
TOTAL ASSETS$120,802
 $144
   $120,946
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY       
Commercial paper and other short-term debt$909
 $
   $909
Current portion of long-term debt2,023
 (1) (g) 2,022
Trade payables3,936
 (78) (g) 3,858
Accrued marketing599
 2
 (g) 601
Interest payable346
 
   346
Other current liabilities1,570
 335
 (a)(e)(g) 1,905
Liabilities held for sale
 
   
Total current liabilities9,383
 258
   9,641
Long-term debt29,748
 (1) (g) 29,747
Deferred income taxes20,910
 (37) (a)(e)(f) 20,873
Accrued postemployment costs2,016
 
   2,016
Other non-current liabilities801
 50
 (a)(g) 851
TOTAL LIABILITIES62,858
 270
   63,128
Commitments and Contingencies
 
   
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
   
Equity:       
Common stock, $0.01 par value (5,000 shares authorized; 1,220 shares issued and 1,218 shares outstanding at April 1, 2017)12
 
   12
Additional paid-in capital58,642
 (77) (d) 58,565
Retained earnings/(deficit)750
 (45) (a)(d)(e)(f)(g) 705
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(losses)(1,449) (4) (e) (1,453)
Treasury stock, at cost (2 shares at April 1, 2017)(223) 
   (223)
Total shareholders' equity57,732
 (126)   57,606
Noncontrolling interest212
 
   212
TOTAL EQUITY57,944
 (126)   57,818
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$120,802
 $144
   $120,946


(a) Supplier Rebates—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to income taxes receivable of $1 million, a decrease to other current assets of $15 million, an increase to other current liabilities of $26 million, a decrease to deferred income taxes of $26 million, an increase to other non-current liabilities of $28 million, and a decrease to retained earnings of $44 million at April 1, 2017.
(b) Capital Leases—None.
(c) Customer Incentive Program Expense Misclassifications—None.
(d) Balance Sheet Misclassifications—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to trade receivables, net of $50 million, a decrease to sold receivables of $50 million, a decrease to inventories of $57 million, an increase to other current assets of $57 million, a decrease to additional paid-in capital of $77 million, and an increase to retained earnings of $77 million at April 1, 2017.
(e) Income Taxes—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to income taxes receivable of less than $1 million, an increase in other current liabilities of $49 million, a decrease to deferred income taxes of $7 million, a decrease to retained earnings of $38 million, and an increase to accumulated other comprehensive losses of $4 million at April 1, 2017.
(f) Impairments—The correction of these misstatements resulted in a decrease to intangible assets, net of $17 million, a decrease to deferred income taxes of $4 million, and a decrease to retained earnings of $13 million at April 1, 2017.
(g) Other—The correction of these misstatements resulted in an increase to income taxes receivable of less than $1 million, an increase to other current assets of $180 million, a decrease to property, plant and equipment, net of $4 million, an increase to goodwill of $1 million, a decrease to current portion of long-term debt of $1 million, a decrease to trade payables of $78 million, an increase to accrued marketing of $2 million, an increase to other current liabilities of $260 million, a decrease to long-term debt of $1 million, an increase to other non-current liabilities of $22 million, and a decrease to retained earnings of $27 million at April 1, 2017.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity
For the Nine Months Ended September 29, 2018
(in millions, except per share data)
 Restatement Reference Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings/(Deficit) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses) Treasury Stock, at Cost Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity
As Previously Reported               
Balance at December 30, 2017  $12
 $58,711
 $8,589
 $(1,054) $(224) $207
 $66,241
Net income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest  
 
 2,379
 
 
 6
 2,385
Other comprehensive income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest  
 
 
 (678) 
 (13) (691)
Dividends declared-common stock ($1.875 per share)  
 
 (2,286) 
 
 
 (2,286)
Cumulative effect of accounting standards adopted in the period  
 
 (97) 
 
 
 (97)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other  
 82
 (9) 
 (40) (13) 20
Balance at September 29, 2018  $12
 $58,793
 $8,576
 $(1,732) $(264) $187
 $65,572
Restatement Impacts               
Balance at December 30, 2017  $
 $(77) $(94) $
 $
 $
 $(171)
Net income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest(a)(b)(e)(f)(g) 
 
 (3) 
 
 1
 (2)
Other comprehensive income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest(b)(e)(f) 
 
 
 8
 
 
 8
Dividends declared-common stock ($1.875 per share)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cumulative effect of accounting standards adopted in the period  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at September 29, 2018  $
 $(77) $(97) $8
 $
 $1
 $(165)
As Restated               
Balance at December 30, 2017  $12
 $58,634
 $8,495
 $(1,054) $(224) $207
 $66,070
Net income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest  
 
 2,376
 
 
 7
 2,383
Other comprehensive income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest  
 
 
 (670) 
 (13) (683)
Dividends declared-common stock ($1.875 per share)  
 
 (2,286) 
 
 
 (2,286)
Cumulative effect of accounting standards adopted in the period  
 
 (97) 
 
 
 (97)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other  
 82
 (9) 
 (40) (13) 20
Balance at September 29, 2018  $12
 $58,716
 $8,479
 $(1,724) $(264) $188
 $65,407
See descriptions of the net income and other comprehensive income impacts in the consolidated statement of income and consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 29, 2018 sections above.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
(in millions, except per share data)
 Restatement Reference Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings/(Deficit) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses) Treasury Stock, at Cost Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity
As Previously Reported               
Balance at December 30, 2017  $12
 $58,711
 $8,589
 $(1,054) $(224) $207
 $66,241
Net income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest  
 
 1,749
 
 
 5
 1,754
Other comprehensive income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest  
 
 
 (503) 
 (11) (514)
Dividends declared-common stock ($1.25 per share)  
 
 (1,524) 
 
 
 (1,524)
Cumulative effect of accounting standards adopted in the period  
 
 (95) 
 
 
 (95)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other  
 55
 (9) 
 (30) (13) 3
Balance at June 30, 2018  $12
 $58,766
 $8,710
 $(1,557) $(254) $188
 $65,865
Restatement Impacts               
Balance at December 30, 2017  $
 $(77) $(94) $
 $
 $
 $(171)
Net income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest(a)(b)(e)(f)(g) 
 
 8
 
 
 
 8
Other comprehensive income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest(b)(e)(f) 
 
 
 6
 
 
 6
Dividends declared-common stock ($1.25 per share)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cumulative effect of accounting standards adopted in the period  
 
 ���
 
 
 
 
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at June 30, 2018  $
 $(77) $(86) $6
 $
 $
 $(157)
As Restated               
Balance at December 30, 2017  $12
 $58,634
 $8,495
 $(1,054) $(224) $207
 $66,070
Net income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest  
 
 1,757
 
 
 5
 1,762
Other comprehensive income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest  
 
 
 (497) 
 (11) (508)
Dividends declared-common stock ($1.25 per share)  
 
 (1,524) 
 
 
 (1,524)
Cumulative effect of accounting standards adopted in the period  
 
 (95) 
 
 
 (95)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other  
 55
 (9) 
 (30) (13) 3
Balance at June 30, 2018  $12
 $58,689
 $8,624
 $(1,551) $(254) $188
 $65,708
See descriptions of the net income and other comprehensive income impacts in the consolidated statement of income and consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2018 sections above.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
(in millions, except per share data)
 Restatement Reference Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings/(Deficit) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses) Treasury Stock, at Cost Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity
As Previously Reported               
Balance at December 30, 2017  $12
 $58,711
 $8,589
 $(1,054) $(224) $207
 $66,241
Net income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest  
 
 993
 
 
 5
 998
Other comprehensive income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest  
 
 
 79
 
 (5) 74
Dividends declared-common stock ($0.625 per share)  
 
 (762) 
 
 
 (762)
Cumulative effect of accounting standards adopted in the period  
 
 (95) 
 
 
 (95)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other  
 22
 (7) 
 (16) 
 (1)
Balance at March 31, 2018  $12
 $58,733
 $8,718
 $(975) $(240) $207
 $66,455
Restatement Impacts               
Balance at December 30, 2017  $
 $(77) $(94) $
 $
 $
 $(171)
Net income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest(a)(b)(e)(f)(g) 
 
 10
 
 
 
 10
Other comprehensive income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest(b)(e) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends declared-common stock ($0.625 per share)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cumulative effect of accounting standards adopted in the period  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at March 31, 2018  $
 $(77) $(84) $
 $
 $
 $(161)
As Restated               
Balance at December 30, 2017  $12
 $58,634
 $8,495
 $(1,054) $(224) $207
 $66,070
Net income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest  
 
 1,003
 
 
 5
 1,008
Other comprehensive income/(loss) excluding redeemable noncontrolling interest  
 
 
 79
 
 (5) 74
Dividends declared-common stock ($0.625 per share)  
 
 (762) 
 
 
 (762)
Cumulative effect of accounting standards adopted in the period  
 
 (95) 
 
 
 (95)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other  
 22
 (7) 
 (16) 
 (1)
Balance at March 31, 2018  $12
 $58,656
 $8,634
 $(975) $(240) $207
 $66,294
See descriptions of the net income and other comprehensive income impacts in the consolidated statement of income and consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2018 sections above.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
(in millions, except per share data)
 Restatement Reference Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings/(Deficit) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses) Treasury Stock, at Cost Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity
As Previously Reported               
Balance at December 31, 2016  $12
 $58,593
 $588
 $(1,628) $(207) $216
 $57,574
Net income/(loss)  
 
 2,996
 
 
 (2) 2,994
Other comprehensive income/(loss)  
 
 
 543
 
 (2) 541
Dividends declared-common stock ($1.825 per share)  
 
 (2,225) 
 
 
 (2,225)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other  
 102
 1
 
 (16) 
 87
Balance at September 30, 2017  $12
 $58,695
 $1,360
 $(1,085) $(223) $212
 $58,971
Restatement Impacts               
Balance at December 31, 2016  $
 $(77) $(36) $(1) $
 $
 $(114)
Net income/(loss)(a)(e)(f)(g) 
 
 (44) 
 
 
 (44)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)(e) 
 
 
 (1) 
 
 (1)
Dividends declared-common stock ($1.825 per share)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at September 30, 2017  $
 $(77) $(80) $(2) $
 $
 $(159)
As Restated               
Balance at December 31, 2016  $12
 $58,516
 $552
 $(1,629) $(207) $216
 $57,460
Net income/(loss)  
 
 2,952
 
 
 (2) 2,950
Other comprehensive income/(loss)  
 
 
 542
 
 (2) 540
Dividends declared-common stock ($1.825 per share)  
 
 (2,225) 
 
 
 (2,225)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other  
 102
 1
 
 (16) 
 87
Balance at September 30, 2017  $12
 $58,618
 $1,280
 $(1,087) $(223) $212
 $58,812
See descriptions of the net income and other comprehensive income impacts in the consolidated statement of income and consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 sections above.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity
For the Six Months Ended July 1, 2017
(in millions, except per share data)
 Restatement Reference Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings/(Deficit) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses) Treasury Stock, at Cost Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity
As Previously Reported               
Balance at December 31, 2016  $12
 $58,593
 $588
 $(1,628) $(207) $216
 $57,574
Net income/(loss)  
 
 2,052
 
 
 (1) 2,051
Other comprehensive income/(loss)  
 
 
 320
 
 (2) 318
Dividends declared-common stock ($1.20 per share)  
 
 (1,463) 
 
 
 (1,463)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other  
 81
 1
 
 (16) 
 66
Balance at July 1, 2017  $12
 $58,674
 $1,178
 $(1,308) $(223) $213
 $58,546
Restatement Impacts               
Balance at December 31, 2016  $
 $(77) $(36) $(1) $
 $
 $(114)
Net income/(loss)(a)(e)(f)(g) 
 
 (13) 
 
 
 (13)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)(e) 
 
 
 1
 
 
 1
Dividends declared-common stock ($1.20 per share)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at July 1, 2017  $
 $(77) $(49) $
 $
 $
 $(126)
As Restated               
Balance at December 31, 2016  $12
 $58,516
 $552
 $(1,629) $(207) $216
 $57,460
Net income/(loss)  
 
 2,039
 
 
 (1) 2,038
Other comprehensive income/(loss)  
 
 
 321
 
 (2) 319
Dividends declared-common stock ($1.20 per share)  
 
 (1,463) 
 
 
 (1,463)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other  
 81
 1
 
 (16) 
 66
Balance at July 1, 2017  $12
 $58,597
 $1,129
 $(1,308) $(223) $213
 $58,420
See descriptions of the net income and other comprehensive income impacts in the consolidated statement of income and consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the six months ended July 1, 2017 sections above.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity
For the Three Months Ended April 1, 2017
(in millions, except per share data)
 Restatement Reference Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings/(Deficit) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Losses) Treasury Stock, at Cost Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity
As Previously Reported               
Balance at December 31, 2016  $12
 $58,593
 $588
 $(1,628) $(207) $216
 $57,574
Net income/(loss)  
 
 893
 
 
 (2) 891
Other comprehensive income/(loss)  
 
 
 179
 
 (2) 177
Dividends declared-common stock ($0.60 per share)  
 
 (731) 
 
 
 (731)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other  
 49
 
 
 (16) 
 33
Balance at April 1, 2017  $12
 $58,642
 $750
 $(1,449) $(223) $212
 $57,944
Restatement Impacts               
Balance at December 31, 2016  $
 $(77) $(36) $(1) $
 $
 $(114)
Net income/(loss)(a)(e)(f)(g) 
 
 (10) 
 
 
 (10)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)(e) 
 
 
 (3) 
 
 (3)
Dividends declared-common stock ($0.60 per share)  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other(g) 
 
 1
 
 
 
 1
Balance at April 1, 2017  $
 $(77) $(45) $(4) $
 $
 $(126)
As Restated               
Balance at December 31, 2016  $12
 $58,516
 $552
 $(1,629) $(207) $216
 $57,460
Net income/(loss)  
 
 883
 
 
 (2) 881
Other comprehensive income/(loss)  
 
 
 176
 
 (2) 174
Dividends declared-common stock ($0.60 per share)  
 
 (731) 
 
 
 (731)
Exercise of stock options, issuance of other stock awards, and other  
 49
 1
 
 (16) 
 34
Balance at April 1, 2017  $12
 $58,565
 $705
 $(1,453) $(223) $212
 $57,818
See descriptions of the net income and other comprehensive income impacts in the consolidated statement of income and consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the three months ended April 1, 2017 sections above.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(in millions)
 For the Nine Months Ended September 29, 2018
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:       
Net income/(loss)$2,376
 $(2) (a)(b)(e)(f)(g) $2,374
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to operating cash flows:   
    
Depreciation and amortization736
 (24) (b)(g) 712
Amortization of postretirement benefit plans prior service costs/(credits)(261) 
   (261)
Equity award compensation expense44
 
   44
Deferred income tax provision/(benefit)96
 8
 (a)(e)(f)(g) 104
Postemployment benefit plan contributions(64) 
   (64)
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment losses499
 (48) (f) 451
Nonmonetary currency devaluation131
 
   131
Other items, net36
 (1) (a)(g) 35
Changes in current assets and liabilities:       
Trade receivables(2,154) 
   (2,154)
Inventories(663) 18
 (d)(g) (645)
Accounts payable145
 (15) (g) 130
Other current assets(105) 2
 (a)(d) (103)
Other current liabilities83
 41
 (a)(b)(e)(g) 124
Net cash provided by/(used for) operating activities899
 (21)   878
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:       
Cash receipts on sold receivables1,296
 
   1,296
Capital expenditures(594) 
   (594)
Payments to acquire business, net of cash acquired(248) 
   (248)
Other investing activities, net31
 
   31
Net cash provided by/(used for) investing activities485
 
   485
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:       
Repayments of long-term debt(2,727) 21
 (b)(g) (2,706)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt2,990
 
   2,990
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper2,485
 
   2,485
Repayments of commercial paper(1,950) 
   (1,950)
Dividends paid - Series A Preferred Stock
 
   
Dividends paid - common stock(2,421) 
   (2,421)
Redemption of Series A Preferred Stock
 
   
Other financing activities, net(35) 
   (35)
Net cash provided by/(used for) financing activities(1,658) 21
   (1,637)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(128) 
   (128)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash       
Net increase/(decrease)(402) 
   (402)
Balance at beginning of period1,769
 
   1,769
Balance at end of period$1,367
 $
   $1,367
NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:       
Beneficial interest obtained in exchange for securitized trade receivables$938
 $
   $938
See descriptions of the net income impacts in the condensed consolidated statement of income for the nine months ended September 29, 2018 section above.


The misstatements in the capital leases misclassifications category resulted in a decrease to net cash flows provided by operating activities of $21 million and a decrease to net cash flows used for financing activities of $21 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2018.
The misstatements in the other misclassifications category resulted in a decrease to net cash flows provided by operating activities of less than $1 million and a decrease to net cash flows used for financing activities of less than $1 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2018.
No other misstatements impacted the classifications between net operating, net investing, or net financing cash flow activities for the nine months ended September 29, 2018.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(in millions)
 For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:       
Net income/(loss)$1,748
 $8
 (a)(b)(e)(f)(g) $1,756
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to operating cash flows:   
    
Depreciation and amortization476
 (14) (b)(g) 462
Amortization of postretirement benefit plans prior service costs/(credits)(183) 
   (183)
Equity award compensation expense27
 
   27
Deferred income tax provision/(benefit)58
 21
 (a)(e)(f)(g) 79
Postemployment benefit plan contributions(60) 
   (60)
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment losses265
 (31) (f) 234
Nonmonetary currency devaluation67
 
   67
Other items, net59
 (32) (a)(g) 27
Changes in current assets and liabilities:       
Trade receivables(2,001) 
   (2,001)
Inventories(440) 12
 (d)(g) (428)
Accounts payable143
 (16) (g) 127
Other current assets(66) 22
 (a)(d)(g) (44)
Other current liabilities136
 17
 (a)(b)(e)(g) 153
Net cash provided by/(used for) operating activities229
 (13)   216
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:       
Cash receipts on sold receivables1,221
 
   1,221
Capital expenditures(438) 
   (438)
Payments to acquire business, net of cash acquired(215) 
   (215)
Other investing activities, net11
 
   11
Net cash provided by/(used for) investing activities579
 
   579
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:       
Repayments of long-term debt(25) 13
 (b)(g) (12)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt2,990
 
   2,990
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper1,525
 
   1,525
Repayments of commercial paper(1,950) 
   (1,950)
Dividends paid - Series A Preferred Stock
 
   
Dividends paid - common stock(1,659) 
   (1,659)
Redemption of Series A Preferred Stock
 
   
Other financing activities, net(3) 
   (3)
Net cash provided by/(used for) financing activities878
 13
   891
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(80) 
   (80)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash       
Net increase/(decrease)1,606
 
   1,606
Balance at beginning of period1,769
 
   1,769
Balance at end of period$3,375
 $
   $3,375
NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:       
Beneficial interest obtained in exchange for securitized trade receivables$899
 $
   $899
See descriptions of the net income impacts in the condensed consolidated statement of income for the six months ended June 30, 2018 section above.


The misstatements in the capital leases misclassifications category resulted in a decrease to net cash flows provided by operating activities of $13 million and an increase to net cash flows provided by financing activities of $13 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.
The misstatements in the other misclassifications category resulted in a decrease to net cash flows provided by operating activities of less than $1 million and an increase to net cash flows provided by financing activities of less than $1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018.
No other misstatements impacted the classifications between net operating, net investing, or net financing cash flow activities for the six months ended June 30, 2018.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(in millions)
 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:       
Net income/(loss)$993
 $10
 (a)(b)(e)(f)(g) $1,003
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to operating cash flows:   
    
Depreciation and amortization234
 (7) (b)(g) 227
Amortization of postretirement benefit plans prior service costs/(credits)(106) 
   (106)
Equity award compensation expense7
 
   7
Deferred income tax provision/(benefit)(47) 1
 (a)(e)(f) (46)
Postemployment benefit plan contributions(22) 
   (22)
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment losses
 
 (f) 
Nonmonetary currency devaluation47
 
   47
Other items, net5
 (27) (a)(g) (22)
Changes in current assets and liabilities:       
Trade receivables(712) 
   (712)
Inventories(312) 
 (d)(g) (312)
Accounts payable(69) (16) (g) (85)
Other current assets9
 17
 (a)(d)(g) 26
Other current liabilities386
 17
 (a)(b)(e)(g) 403
Net cash provided by/(used for) operating activities413
 (5)   408
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:       
Cash receipts on sold receivables436
 
   436
Capital expenditures(223) 
   (223)
Payments to acquire business, net of cash acquired(215) 
   (215)
Other investing activities, net6
 
   6
Net cash provided by/(used for) investing activities4
 
   4
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:       
Repayments of long-term debt(11) 5
 (b)(g) (6)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
 
   
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper1,524
 
   1,524
Repayments of commercial paper(1,006) 
   (1,006)
Dividends paid - Series A Preferred Stock
 
   
Dividends paid - common stock(897) 
   (897)
Redemption of Series A Preferred Stock
 
   
Other financing activities, net14
 
   14
Net cash provided by/(used for) financing activities(376) 5
   (371)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash(10) 
   (10)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash       
Net increase/(decrease)31
 
   31
Balance at beginning of period1,769
 
   1,769
Balance at end of period$1,800
 $
   $1,800
NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:       
Beneficial interest obtained in exchange for securitized trade receivables$613
 $
   $613
See descriptions of the net income impacts in the condensed consolidated statement of income for the three months ended March 31, 2018 section above.


The misstatements in the capital leases misclassifications category resulted in a decrease to net cash flows provided by operating activities of $5 million and a decrease to net cash flows used for financing activities of $5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018.
The misstatements in the other misclassifications category resulted in a decrease to net cash flows provided by operating activities of less than $1 million and a decrease to net cash flows used for financing activities of less than $1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018.
No other misstatements impacted the classifications between net operating, net investing, or net financing cash flow activities for the three months ended March 31, 2018.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(in millions)
 For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:       
Net income/(loss)$2,994
 $(44) (a)(e)(f)(g) $2,950
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to operating cash flows:   
    
Depreciation and amortization790
 (1) (g) 789
Amortization of postretirement benefit plans prior service costs/(credits)(247) 
   (247)
Equity award compensation expense36
 
   36
Deferred income tax provision/(benefit)492
 (60) (a)(e)(f) 432
Postemployment benefit plan contributions(283) 
   (283)
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment losses49
 
 (f) 49
Nonmonetary currency devaluation36
 
   36
Other items, net(52) (10) (a)(g) (62)
Changes in current assets and liabilities:       
Trade receivables(2,061) 
   (2,061)
Inventories(580) 13
 (d) (567)
Accounts payable123
 
   123
Other current assets(137) 47
 (a)(d) (90)
Other current liabilities(1,144) 54
 (a)(g)(e) (1,090)
Net cash provided by/(used for) operating activities16
 (1)   15
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:       
Cash receipts on sold receivables1,633
 
   1,633
Capital expenditures(956) 
   (956)
Payments to acquire business, net of cash acquired
 
   
Other investing activities, net47
 (2) (g) 45
Net cash provided by/(used for) investing activities724
 (2)   722
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:       
Repayments of long-term debt(2,636) 1
 (g) (2,635)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt1,496
 
   1,496
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper5,495
 
   5,495
Repayments of commercial paper(5,709) 
   (5,709)
Dividends paid - Series A Preferred Stock
 
   
Dividends paid - common stock(2,161) 
   (2,161)
Redemption of Series A Preferred Stock
 
   
Other financing activities, net26
 2
 (g) 28
Net cash provided by/(used for) financing activities(3,489) 3
   (3,486)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash43
 
   43
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash       
Net increase/(decrease)(2,706) 
   (2,706)
Balance at beginning of period4,255
 
   4,255
Balance at end of period$1,549
 $
   $1,549
NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:       
Beneficial interest obtained in exchange for securitized trade receivables$1,936
 $
   $1,936
See descriptions of the net income impacts in the condensed consolidated statement of income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 section above.


The misstatements in the other misclassification category resulted in a decrease to net cash flows provided by operating activities of $1 million, a decrease to net cash flows provided by investing activities of $2 million, and a decrease to net cash flows used for financing activities of $3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(in millions)
 For the Six Months Ended July 1, 2017
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:       
Net income/(loss)$2,051
 $(13) (a)(e)(f)(g) $2,038
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to operating cash flows:   
    
Depreciation and amortization517
 
 (g) 517
Amortization of postretirement benefit plans prior service costs/(credits)(171) 
   (171)
Equity award compensation expense24
 
   24
Deferred income tax provision/(benefit)269
 (46) (a)(e)(f) 223
Postemployment benefit plan contributions(90) 
   (90)
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment losses48
 
 (f) 48
Nonmonetary currency devaluation33
 
   33
Other items, net(31) (17) (a)(g) (48)
Changes in current assets and liabilities:       
Trade receivables(1,598) 
   (1,598)
Inventories(431) 13
 (d) (418)
Accounts payable84
 
   84
Other current assets(121) 18
 (a)(d) (103)
Other current liabilities(762) 45
 (a)(g)(e) (717)
Net cash provided by/(used for) operating activities(178) 
   (178)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:       
Cash receipts on sold receivables1,069
 
   1,069
Capital expenditures(690) 
   (690)
Payments to acquire business, net of cash acquired
 
   
Other investing activities, net44
 
   44
Net cash provided by/(used for) investing activities423
 
   423
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:       
Repayments of long-term debt(2,032) 
 (g) (2,032)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt4
 
   4
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper4,213
 
   4,213
Repayments of commercial paper(3,777) 
   (3,777)
Dividends paid - Series A Preferred Stock
 
   
Dividends paid - common stock(1,434) 
   (1,434)
Redemption of Series A Preferred Stock
 
   
Other financing activities, net15
 
   15
Net cash provided by/(used for) financing activities(3,011) 
   (3,011)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash29
 
   29
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash       
Net increase/(decrease)(2,737) 
   (2,737)
Balance at beginning of period4,255
 
   4,255
Balance at end of period$1,518
 $
   $1,518
NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:       
Beneficial interest obtained in exchange for securitized trade receivables$1,407
 $
   $1,407
See descriptions of the net income impacts in the condensed consolidated statement of income for the six months ended July 1, 2017 section above.


No misstatements impacted the classifications between net operating, net investing, or net financing cash flow activities for the six months ended July 1, 2017.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The Kraft Heinz Company
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(in millions)
 For the Three Months Ended April 1, 2017
 As Previously Reported Restatement Impacts Restatement Reference As Restated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:       
Net income/(loss)$891
 $(10) (a)(e)(f)(g) $881
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to operating cash flows:   
    
Depreciation and amortization262
 
 (g) 262
Amortization of postretirement benefit plans prior service costs/(credits)(82) 
   (82)
Equity award compensation expense11
 
   11
Deferred income tax provision/(benefit)105
 (37) (a)(e)(f) 68
Postemployment benefit plan contributions(38) 
   (38)
Goodwill and intangible asset impairment losses
 
 (f) 
Nonmonetary currency devaluation8
 
   8
Other items, net35
 5
 (a) 40
Changes in current assets and liabilities:       
Trade receivables(1,040) 
   (1,040)
Inventories(492) 17
 (d) (475)
Accounts payable62
 
   62
Other current assets(67) (5) (a)(d) (72)
Other current liabilities(270) 30
 (a)(g)(e) (240)
Net cash provided by/(used for) operating activities(615) 
   (615)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:       
Cash receipts on sold receivables464
 
   464
Capital expenditures(368) 
   (368)
Payments to acquire business, net of cash acquired
 
   
Other investing activities, net38
 
   38
Net cash provided by/(used for) investing activities134
 
   134
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:       
Repayments of long-term debt(27) 
 (g) (27)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt2
 
   2
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper2,324
 
   2,324
Repayments of commercial paper(2,068) 
   (2,068)
Dividends paid - Series A Preferred Stock
 
   
Dividends paid - common stock(736) 
   (736)
Redemption of Series A Preferred Stock
 
   
Other financing activities, net
 
   
Net cash provided by/(used for) financing activities(505) 
   (505)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash13
 
   13
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash       
Net increase/(decrease)(973) 
   (973)
Balance at beginning of period4,255
 
   4,255
Balance at end of period$3,282
 $
   $3,282
NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:       
Beneficial interest obtained in exchange for securitized trade receivables$880
 $
   $880
See descriptions of the net income impacts in the condensed consolidated statement of income for the three months ended April 1, 2017 section above.


No misstatements impacted the classifications between net operating, net investing, or net financing cash flow activities for the three months ended April 1, 2017.
See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for a description of the misstatements in each category of restatements referenced by (a) through (g).


The following tables represent restated Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the interim periods within fiscal years 2018 and 2017. Management uses Segment Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate segment performance and allocate resources. See Note 22, Segment Reporting, for the definition of Segment Adjusted EBITDA.
   As Restated
 December 29, 2018 September 29,
2018
 June 30,
2018
 March 31,
2018
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
 (in millions)
Segment Adjusted EBITDA:           
United States$1,249
 $1,176
 $3,969
 $1,401
 $2,793
 $1,392
Canada157
 144
 451
 173
 307
 134
EMEA171
 165
 553
 206
 388
 182
Rest of World130
 148
 505
 213
 357
 144
General corporate expenses(33) (39) (128) (44) (89) (45)
Depreciation and amortization (excluding integration and restructuring expenses)(240) (245) (679) (235) (434) (199)
Integration and restructuring expenses(82) (32) (215) (93) (183) (90)
Deal costs(4) (3) (19) (7) (16) (9)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on commodity hedges(10) (6) (11) (3) (5) (2)
Impairment losses(15,485) (217) (451) (234) (234) 
Gains/(losses) on sale of business
 
 (15) (15) (15) 
Equity award compensation expense (excluding integration and restructuring expenses)11
 (17) (44) (20) (27) (7)
Operating income/(loss)(14,136) 1,074
 3,916
 1,342
 2,842
 1,500
Interest expense325
 326
 959
 316
 633
 317
Other expense/(income), net13
 (71) (196) (35) (125) (90)
Income/(loss) before income taxes$(14,474) $819
 $3,153
 $1,061
 $2,334
 $1,273


 As Restated & Recast
 December 30, 2017 September 30,
2017
 July 1,
2017
 April 1,
2017
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
 (in millions)
Segment Adjusted EBITDA:           
United States$1,486
 $1,407
 $4,387
 $1,534
 $2,980
 $1,446
Canada159
 159
 477
 189
 318
 129
EMEA174
 179
 499
 182
 320
 138
Rest of World142
 134
 448
 170
 314
 144
General corporate expenses(14) (29) (94) (36) (65) (29)
Depreciation and amortization (excluding integration and restructuring expenses)(224) (243) (683) (219) (440) (221)
Integration and restructuring expenses(208) (108) (375) (132) (267) (135)
Unrealized gains/(losses) on commodity hedges5
 5
 (24) 13
 (29) (42)
Impairment losses
 (1) (49) (48) (48) 
Equity award compensation expense (excluding integration and restructuring expenses)(11) (12) (38) (14) (26) (12)
Operating income/(loss)1,509
 1,491
 4,548
 1,639
 3,057
 1,418
Interest expense308
 306
 926
 307
 620
 313
Other expense/(income), net(116) (127) (511) (254) (384) (130)
Income/(loss) before income taxes$1,317
 $1,312
 $4,133
 $1,586
 $2,821
 $1,235
Note 24. Supplemental Guarantor Information
Restatement of Previously Issued Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
We have restated herein our previously issued condensed consolidating financial statements for fiscal years 2017 and 2016. Following the restated condensed consolidating financial statement tables, we have presented our condensed consolidating financial statements as previously reported for fiscal years 2017 and 2016, which were derived from our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2017 filed on February 16, 2018. See Note 2, Restatement of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information, including a description of the misstatements.
In addition, the statements of income for fiscal years 2017 and 2016, as previously reported, did not originally reflect the adoption of ASU 2017-07 related to the presentation of net periodic benefit cost (pension and postretirement cost). This ASU was adopted in the first quarter of 2018 and was applied retrospectively for statement of income presentation of service cost components and other net periodic benefit cost components. The condensed consolidating statements of income for fiscal years 2017 and 2016 have been recast accordingly. See Note 4, New Accounting StandardsContingencies, for additional information related to our adoption of ASU 2017-07.
Supplemental Guarantor Information
Kraft Heinz fully and unconditionally guarantees the notes issued by our 100% owned operating subsidiary, KHFC, including the New Notes. See Note 19, Debt, for additional descriptions of these guarantees. None of our other subsidiaries guarantee these notes.
Set forth below are the condensed consolidating financial statements presenting the results of operations, financial position, and cash flows of Kraft Heinz (as parent guarantor), KHFC (as subsidiary issuer of the notes), and the non-guarantor subsidiaries on a combined basis and eliminations necessary to arrive at the total reported information on a consolidated basis. This condensed consolidating financial information has been prepared and presented pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation S-X Rule 3-10, “Financial Statements of Guarantors and Issuers of Guaranteed Securities Registered or being Registered.” This information is not intended to present the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of the individual companies or groups of companies in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Eliminations represent adjustments to eliminate investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions between or among the parent guarantor, subsidiary issuer, and the non-guarantor subsidiaries.


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income
For the Year Ended December 29, 2018
(in millions)dissolved joint venture.
113
 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
Net sales$
 $17,317
 $9,481
 $(530) $26,268
Cost of products sold
 11,290
 6,587
 (530) 17,347
Gross profit
 6,027
 2,894
 
 8,921
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding impairment losses
 803
 2,402
 
 3,205
Goodwill impairment losses
 
 7,008
 
 7,008
Intangible asset impairment losses
 
 8,928
 
 8,928
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 803
 18,338
 
 19,141
Intercompany service fees and other recharges
 3,865
 (3,865) 
 
Operating income/(loss)
 1,359
 (11,579) 
 (10,220)
Interest expense
 1,212
 72
 
 1,284
Other expense/(income), net
 (359) 176
 
 (183)
Income/(loss) before income taxes
 506
 (11,827) 
 (11,321)
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes
 112
 (1,179) 
 (1,067)
Equity in earnings/(losses) of subsidiaries(10,192) (10,586) 
 20,778
 
Net income/(loss)(10,192) (10,192) (10,648) 20,778
 (10,254)
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 (62) 
 (62)
Net income/(loss) excluding noncontrolling interest$(10,192) $(10,192) $(10,586) $20,778
 $(10,192)
          
Comprehensive income/(loss) excluding noncontrolling interest$(11,081) $(11,081) $(11,550) $22,631
 $(11,081)


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income
For the Year Ended December 30, 2017
(in millions)


 As Restated & Recast
 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
Net sales$
 $17,397
 $9,247
 $(568) $26,076
Cost of products sold
 11,147
 6,464
 (568) 17,043
Gross profit
 6,250
 2,783
 
 9,033
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding impairment losses
 695
 2,232
 
 2,927
Goodwill impairment losses
 
 
 
 
Intangible asset impairment losses
 
 49
 
 49
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 695
 2,281
 
 2,976
Intercompany service fees and other recharges
 4,307
 (4,307) 
 
Operating income/(loss)
 1,248
 4,809
 
 6,057
Interest expense
 1,189
 45
 
 1,234
Other expense/(income), net
 (535) (92) 
 (627)
Income/(loss) before income taxes
 594
 4,856
 
 5,450
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes
 (243) (5,239) 
 (5,482)
Equity in earnings/(losses) of subsidiaries10,941
 10,104
 
 (21,045) 
Net income/(loss)10,941
 10,941
 10,095
 (21,045) 10,932
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 (9) 
 (9)
Net income/(loss) excluding noncontrolling interest$10,941
 $10,941
 $10,104
 $(21,045) $10,941
          
Comprehensive income/(loss) excluding noncontrolling interest$11,516
 $11,516
 $7,711
 $(19,227) $11,516


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income
For the Year Ended December 30, 2017
(in millions)
 As Previously Reported
 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
Net sales$
 $17,507
 $9,293
 $(568) $26,232
Cost of products sold
 10,710
 6,387
 (568) 16,529
Gross profit
 6,797
 2,906
 
 9,703
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding impairment losses
 652
 2,229
 
 2,881
Goodwill impairment losses
 
 
 
 
Intangible asset impairment losses
 
 49
 
 49
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 652
 2,278
 
 2,930
Intercompany service fees and other recharges
 4,308
 (4,308) 
 
Operating income/(loss)
 1,837
 4,936
 
 6,773
Interest expense
 1,190
 44
 
 1,234
Other expense/(income), net
 (10) 19
 
 9
Income/(loss) before income taxes
 657
 4,873
 
 5,530
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes
 (221) (5,239) 
 (5,460)
Equity in earnings/(losses) of subsidiaries10,999
 10,121
 
 (21,120) 
Net income/(loss)10,999
 10,999
 10,112
 (21,120) 10,990
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 (9) 
 (9)
Net income/(loss) excluding noncontrolling interest$10,999
 $10,999
 $10,121
 $(21,120) $10,999
          
Comprehensive income/(loss) excluding noncontrolling interest$11,573
 $11,573
 $7,726
 $(19,299) $11,573



The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income
For the Year Ended December 31, 2016
(in millions)
 As Restated & Recast
 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
Net sales$
 $17,652
 $9,281
 $(633) $26,300
Cost of products sold
 11,359
 6,428
 (633) 17,154
Gross profit
 6,293
 2,853
 
 9,146
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding impairment losses
 1,053
 2,474
 
 3,527
Goodwill impairment losses
 
 
 
 
Intangible asset impairment losses
 
 18
 
 18
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 1,053
 2,492
 
 3,545
Intercompany service fees and other recharges
 4,624
 (4,624) 
 
Operating income/(loss)
 616
 4,985
 
 5,601
Interest expense
 1,076
 58
 
 1,134
Other expense/(income), net
 (230) (242) 
 (472)
Income/(loss) before income taxes
 (230) 5,169
 
 4,939
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes
 (414) 1,747
 
 1,333
Equity in earnings/(losses) of subsidiaries3,596
 3,412
 
 (7,008) 
Net income/(loss)3,596
 3,596
 3,422
 (7,008) 3,606
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 10
 
 10
Net income/(loss) excluding noncontrolling interest$3,596
 $3,596
 $3,412
 $(7,008) $3,596
          
Comprehensive income/(loss) excluding noncontrolling interest$2,583
 $2,583
 $5,712
 $(8,295) $2,583


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income
For the Year Ended December 31, 2016
(in millions)
 As Previously Reported
 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
Net sales$
 $17,809
 $9,310
 $(632) $26,487
Cost of products sold
 11,156
 6,377
 (632) 16,901
Gross profit
 6,653
 2,933
 
 9,586
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding impairment losses
 970
 2,474
 
 3,444
Goodwill impairment losses
 
 
 
 
Intangible asset impairment losses
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 970
 2,474
 
 3,444
Intercompany service fees and other recharges
 4,624
 (4,624) 
 
Operating income/(loss)
 1,059
 5,083
 
 6,142
Interest expense
 1,076
 58
 
 1,134
Other expense/(income), net
 144
 (159) 
 (15)
Income/(loss) before income taxes
 (161) 5,184
 
 5,023
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes
 (372) 1,753
 
 1,381
Equity in earnings/(losses) of subsidiaries3,632
 3,421
 
 (7,053) 
Net income/(loss)3,632
 3,632
 3,431
 (7,053) 3,642
Net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 10
 
 10
Net income/(loss) excluding noncontrolling interest$3,632
 $3,632
 $3,421
 $(7,053) $3,632
          
Comprehensive income/(loss) excluding noncontrolling interest$2,675
 $2,675
 $5,717
 $(8,392) $2,675




The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
As of December 29, 2018
(in millions)
 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
ASSETS         
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $202
 $928
 $
 $1,130
Trade receivables, net
 933
 1,196
 
 2,129
Receivables due from affiliates
 870
 341
 (1,211) 
Income taxes receivable
 701
 9
 (558) 152
Inventories
 1,783
 884
 
 2,667
Short-term lending due from affiliates
 1,787
 3,753
 (5,540) 
Prepaid expenses
 198
 202
 
 400
Other current assets
 776
 445
 
 1,221
Assets held for sale
 75
 1,301
 
 1,376
Total current assets
 7,325
 9,059
 (7,309) 9,075
Property, plant and equipment, net
 4,524
 2,554
 
 7,078
Goodwill
 11,067
 25,436
 
 36,503
Investments in subsidiaries51,657
 67,867
 
 (119,524) 
Intangible assets, net
 3,010
 46,458
 
 49,468
Long-term lending due from affiliates
 
 2,000
 (2,000) 
Other non-current assets
 316
 1,021
 
 1,337
TOTAL ASSETS$51,657
 $94,109
 $86,528
 $(128,833) $103,461
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY         
Commercial paper and other short-term debt$
 $
 $21
 $
 $21
Current portion of long-term debt
 363
 14
 
 377
Short-term lending due to affiliates
 3,753
 1,787
 (5,540) 
Trade payables
 2,563
 1,590
 
 4,153
Payables due to affiliates
 341
 870
 (1,211) 
Accrued marketing
 282
 440
 
 722
Interest payable
 394
 14
 
 408
Other current liabilities
 888
 1,437
 (558) 1,767
Liabilities held for sale
 
 55
 
 55
Total current liabilities
 8,584
 6,228
 (7,309) 7,503
Long-term debt
 29,872
 898
 
 30,770
Long-term borrowings due to affiliates
 2,000
 12
 (2,012) 
Deferred income taxes
 1,314
 10,888
 
 12,202
Accrued postemployment costs
 89
 217
 
 306
Other non-current liabilities
 593
 309
 
 902
TOTAL LIABILITIES
 42,452
 18,552
 (9,321) 51,683
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 3
 
 3
Total shareholders’ equity51,657
 51,657
 67,855
 (119,512) 51,657
Noncontrolling interest
 
 118
 
 118
TOTAL EQUITY51,657
 51,657
 67,973
 (119,512) 51,775
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$51,657
 $94,109
 $86,528
 $(128,833) $103,461


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
As of December 30, 2017
(in millions)
 As Restated
 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
ASSETS         
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $509
 $1,120
 $
 $1,629
Trade receivables, net
 91
 830
 
 921
Receivables due from affiliates
 716
 240
 (956) 
Dividends due from affiliates135
 
 
 (135) 
Sold receivables
 
 353
 
 353
Income taxes receivable
 1,890
 97
 (1,449) 538
Inventories
 1,790
 970
 
 2,760
Short-term lending due from affiliates
 1,598
 3,816
 (5,414) 
Prepaid expenses
 168
 177
 
 345
Other current assets
 359
 296
 
 655
Total current assets135
 7,121
 7,899
 (7,954) 7,201
Property, plant and equipment, net
 4,591
 2,470
 
 7,061
Goodwill
 11,068
 33,757
 
 44,825
Investments in subsidiaries65,863
 80,345
 
 (146,208) 
Intangible assets, net
 3,222
 56,210
 
 59,432
Long-term lending due from affiliates
 1,700
 2,029
 (3,729) 
Other non-current assets
 515
 1,058
 
 1,573
TOTAL ASSETS$65,998
 $108,562
 $103,423
 $(157,891) $120,092
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY         
Commercial paper and other short-term debt$
 $450
 $12
 $
 $462
Current portion of long-term debt
 2,568
 165
 
 2,733
Short-term lending due to affiliates
 3,816
 1,598
 (5,414) 
Trade payables
 2,681
 1,681
 
 4,362
Payables due to affiliates
 240
 716
 (956) 
Accrued marketing
 236
 453
 
 689
Interest payable
 404
 15
 
 419
Dividends due to affiliates
 135
 
 (135) 
Other current liabilities135
 565
 2,238
 (1,449) 1,489
Total current liabilities135
 11,095
 6,878
 (7,954) 10,154
Long-term debt
 27,422
 886
 
 28,308
Long-term borrowings due to affiliates
 2,029
 1,919
 (3,948) 
Deferred income taxes
 1,182
 12,857
 
 14,039
Accrued postemployment costs
 184
 243
 
 427
Other non-current liabilities
 787
 301
 
 1,088
TOTAL LIABILITIES135
 42,699
 23,084
 (11,902) 54,016
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 6
 
 6
Total shareholders’ equity65,863
 65,863
 80,126
 (145,989) 65,863
Noncontrolling interest
 
 207
 
 207
TOTAL EQUITY65,863
 65,863
 80,333
 (145,989) 66,070
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$65,998
 $108,562
 $103,423
 $(157,891) $120,092


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
As of December 30, 2017
(in millions)
 As Previously Reported
 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
ASSETS         
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $509
 $1,120
 $
 $1,629
Trade receivables, net
 91
 830
 
 921
Receivables due from affiliates
 716
 207
 (923) 
Dividends due from affiliates135
 
 
 (135) 
Sold receivables
 
 353
 
 353
Income taxes receivable
 1,904
 97
 (1,419) 582
Inventories
 1,846
 969
 
 2,815
Short-term lending due from affiliates
 1,598
 3,816
 (5,414) 
Prepaid expenses
 168
 177
 
 345
Other current assets
 325
 296
 
 621
Total current assets135
 7,157
 7,865
 (7,891) 7,266
Property, plant and equipment, net
 4,577
 2,543
 
 7,120
Goodwill
 11,067
 33,757
 
 44,824
Investments in subsidiaries66,034
 80,426
 
 (146,460) 
Intangible assets, net
 3,222
 56,227
 
 59,449
Long-term lending due from affiliates
 1,700
 2,029
 (3,729) 
Other non-current assets
 515
 1,058
 
 1,573
TOTAL ASSETS$66,169
 $108,664
 $103,479
 $(158,080) $120,232
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY         
Commercial paper and other short-term debt$
 $448
 $12
 $
 $460
Current portion of long-term debt
 2,577
 166
 
 2,743
Short-term lending due to affiliates
 3,816
 1,598
 (5,414) 
Trade payables
 2,718
 1,731
 
 4,449
Payables due to affiliates
 207
 716
 (923) 
Accrued marketing
 236
 444
 
 680
Interest payable
 404
 15
 
 419
Dividends due to affiliates
 135
 
 (135) 
Other current liabilities135
 473
 2,192
 (1,419) 1,381
Total current liabilities135
 11,014
 6,874
 (7,891) 10,132
Long-term debt
 27,442
 891
 
 28,333
Long-term borrowings due to affiliates
 2,029
 1,919
 (3,948) 
Deferred income taxes
 1,245
 12,831
 
 14,076
Accrued postemployment costs
 184
 243
 
 427
Other non-current liabilities
 716
 301
 
 1,017
TOTAL LIABILITIES135
 42,630
 23,059
 (11,839) 53,985
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
 6
 
 6
Total shareholders’ equity66,034
 66,034
 80,207
 (146,241) 66,034
Noncontrolling interest
 
 207
 
 207
TOTAL EQUITY66,034
 66,034
 80,414
 (146,241) 66,241
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY$66,169
 $108,664
 $103,479
 $(158,080) $120,232



The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 29, 2018
(in millions)
 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES         
Net cash provided by/(used for) operating activities$3,183
 $1,928
 $656
 $(3,193) $2,574
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES         
Cash receipts on sold receivables
 
 1,296
 
 1,296
Capital expenditures
 (339) (487) 
 (826)
Payments to acquire business, net of cash acquired
 (245) (3) 
 (248)
Net proceeds from/(payments on) intercompany lending activities
 1,626
 206
 (1,832) 
Additional investments in subsidiaries

 (41) 

 41
 
Return of capital7
 
 
 (7) 
Other investing activities, net
 31
 35
 
 66
Net cash provided by/(used for) investing activities7
 1,032
 1,047
 (1,798) 288
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES         
Repayments of long-term debt
 (2,550) (163) 
 (2,713)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
 2,990
 
 
 2,990
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper
 2,784
 
 
 2,784
Repayments of commercial paper
 (3,213) 
 
 (3,213)
Net proceeds from/(payments on) intercompany borrowing activities
 (206) (1,626) 1,832
 
Dividends paid-common stock(3,183) (3,183) (10) 3,193
 (3,183)
Other intercompany capital stock transactions
 (7) 41
 (34) 
Other financing activities, net(7) (17) (4) 
 (28)
Net cash provided by/(used for) financing activities(3,190) (3,402) (1,762) 4,991
 (3,363)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
 
 (132) 
 (132)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash:         
Net increase/(decrease)
 (442) (191) 
 (633)
Balance at beginning of period
 644
 1,125
 
 1,769
Balance at end of period$
 $202
 $934
 $
 $1,136


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 30, 2017
(in millions)
 As Restated
 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES         
Net cash provided by/(used for) operating activities$2,888
 $1,497
 $(996) $(2,888) $501
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES         
Cash receipts on sold receivables
 
 2,286
 
 2,286
Capital expenditures
 (757) (437) 
 (1,194)
Net proceeds from/(payments on) intercompany lending activities
 641
 (542) (99) 
Additional investments in subsidiaries(21) 
 
 21
 
Other investing activities, net
 62
 23
 
 85
Net cash provided by/(used for) investing activities(21) (54) 1,330
 (78) 1,177
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES         
Repayments of long-term debt
 (2,628) (13) 
 (2,641)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
 1,496
 
 
 1,496
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper
 6,043
 
 
 6,043
Repayments of commercial paper
 (6,249) 
 
 (6,249)
Net proceeds from/(payments on) intercompany borrowing activities
 542
 (641) 99
 
Dividends paid-common stock(2,888) (2,888) 
 2,888
 (2,888)
Other intercompany capital stock transactions
 21
 
 (21) 
Other financing activities, net21
 (5) 2
 
 18
Net cash provided by/(used for) financing activities(2,867) (3,668) (652) 2,966
 (4,221)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
 
 57
 
 57
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash:         
Net increase/(decrease)
 (2,225) (261) 
 (2,486)
Balance at beginning of period
 2,869
 1,386
 
 4,255
Balance at end of period$
 $644
 $1,125
 $
 $1,769


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 30, 2017
(in millions)
 As Previously Reported
 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES         
Net cash provided by/(used for) operating activities$2,888
 $1,499
 $(972) $(2,888) $527
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES         
Cash receipts on sold receivables
 
 2,286
 
 2,286
Capital expenditures
 (757) (460) 
 (1,217)
Net proceeds from/(payments on) intercompany lending activities
 641
 (542) (99) 
Additional investments in subsidiaries(22) 
 
 22
 
Other investing activities, net
 64
 23
 
 87
Net cash provided by/(used for) investing activities(22) (52) 1,307
 (77) 1,156
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES         
Repayments of long-term debt
 (2,632) (12) 
 (2,644)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
 1,496
 
 
 1,496
Net proceeds from/(payments on) intercompany borrowing activities
 542
 (641) 99
 
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper
 6,043
 
 
 6,043
Repayments of commercial paper
 (6,249) 
 
 (6,249)
Dividends paid-common stock(2,888) (2,888) 
 2,888
 (2,888)
Other intercompany capital stock transactions
 22
 
 (22) 
Other financing activities, net22
 (6) 
 
 16
Net cash provided by/(used for) financing activities(2,866) (3,672) (653) 2,965
 (4,226)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
 
 57
 
 57
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash:         
Net increase/(decrease)
 (2,225) (261) 
 (2,486)
Balance at beginning of period
 2,869
 1,386
 
 4,255
Balance at end of period$
 $644
 $1,125
 $
 $1,769



The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 31, 2016
(in millions)
 As Restated
 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES         
Net cash provided by/(used for) operating activities$3,096
 $4,368
 $(1,704) $(3,112) $2,648
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES         
Cash receipts on sold receivables
 
 2,589
 
 2,589
Capital expenditures
 (923) (324) 
 (1,247)
Net proceeds from/(payments on) intercompany lending activities
 690
 37
 (727) 
Additional investments in subsidiaries
 (10) 
 10
 
Return of capital9,042
 
 
 (9,042) 
Other investing activities, net
 129
 (19) 
 110
Net cash provided by/(used for) investing activities9,042
 (114) 2,283
 (9,759) 1,452
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES         
Repayments of long-term debt
 (72) (13) 
 (85)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
 6,978
 3
 
 6,981
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper
 6,680
 
 
 6,680
Repayments of commercial paper
 (6,043) 
 
 (6,043)
Net proceeds from/(payments on) intercompany borrowing activities
 (37) (690) 727
 
Dividends paid-Series A Preferred Stock(180) 
 
 
 (180)
Dividends paid-common stock(3,584) (3,764) (16) 3,780
 (3,584)
Redemption of Series A Preferred Stock(8,320) 
 
 
 (8,320)
Other intercompany capital stock transactions
 (8,374) 10
 8,364
 
Other financing activities, net(54) (5) (10) 
 (69)
Net cash provided by/(used for) financing activities(12,138) (4,637) (716) 12,871
 (4,620)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
 
 (137) 
 (137)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash:         
Net increase/(decrease)
 (383) (274) 
 (657)
Balance at beginning of period
 3,252
 1,660
 
 4,912
Balance at end of period$
 $2,869
 $1,386
 $
 $4,255


The Kraft Heinz Company
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 31, 2016
(in millions)
 As Previously Reported
 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES         
Net cash provided by/(used for) operating activities$3,097
 $4,369
 $(1,705) $(3,112) $2,649
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES         
Cash receipts on sold receivables
 
 2,589
 
 2,589
Capital expenditures
 (923) (324) 
 (1,247)
Net proceeds from/(payments on) intercompany lending activities
 690
 37
 (727) 
Additional investments in subsidiaries55
 (10) 
 (45) 
Return of capital8,987
 
 
 (8,987) 
Other investing activities, net
 129
 (19) 
 110
Net cash provided by/(used for) investing activities9,042
 (114) 2,283
 (9,759) 1,452
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES         
Repayments of long-term debt
 (72) (14) 
 (86)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
 6,978
 3
 
 6,981
Net proceeds from/(payments on) intercompany borrowing activities
 (37) (690) 727
 
Proceeds from issuance of commercial paper
 6,680
 
 
 6,680
Repayments of commercial paper
 (6,043) 
 
 (6,043)
Dividends paid-Series A Preferred Stock(180) 
 
 
 (180)
Dividends paid-common stock(3,584) (3,764) (16) 3,780
 (3,584)
Redemption of Series A Preferred Stock(8,320) 
 
 
 (8,320)
Other intercompany capital stock transactions
 (8,374) 10
 8,364
 
Other financing activities, net(55) (6) (8) 
 (69)
Net cash provided by/(used for) financing activities(12,139) (4,638) (715) 12,871
 (4,621)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
 
 (137) 
 (137)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash:         
Net increase/(decrease)
 (383) (274) 
 (657)
Balance at beginning of period
 3,252
 1,660
 
 4,912
Balance at end of period$
 $2,869
 $1,386
 $
 $4,255


The following tables provide a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents, as reported on our condensed consolidating balance sheets, to cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, as reported on our condensed consolidating statements of cash flows (in millions):
 December 29, 2018
 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $202
 $928
 $
 $1,130
Restricted cash included in other current assets
 
 1
 
 1
Restricted cash included in other non-current assets
 
 5
 
 5
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$
 $202
 $934
 $
 $1,136
 December 30, 2017
 Parent Guarantor Subsidiary Issuer Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated
Cash and cash equivalents$
 $509
 $1,120
 $
 $1,629
Restricted cash included in other current assets
 135
 5
 
 140
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$
 $644
 $1,125
 $
 $1,769


Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
None.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of December 29, 2018.25, 2021. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of December 29, 2018, due to the existence of the material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting described below, our disclosure controls and procedures, as of December 25, 2021, were not effective to provideand provided reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Our internal control over financial reporting includes those written policies and procedures that:
pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of assets;
provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
provide reasonable assurance that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with management and director authorization; and
provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 29, 2018 based on the framework described in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on this evaluation, our management concluded that we did not maintain effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 29, 2018 due to the material weaknesses described below.
A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
We identified a material weakness in the risk assessment component of internal control as we did not appropriately design controls in response to the risk of misstatement due to changes in our business environment. This material weakness in risk assessment gave rise to the specific control deficiencies described below, which we also determined to be material weaknesses:
Supplier Contracts and Related Arrangements: We did not design and maintain effective controls over the accounting for supplier contracts and related arrangements. Specifically, certain employees in our procurement organization engaged in misconduct and circumvented controls that included withholding information or directing others to withhold information related to supplier contracts that affected the accounting for certain supplier rebates, incentives, and pricing arrangements, in an attempt to influence the achievement of internal financial targets that became or were perceived to have become increasingly difficult to attain due to changes in our business environment. Additionally, in certain instances, we did not have a sufficient understanding or maintain sufficient documentation of the transaction to determine the appropriate accounting for certain cost and rebate elements and embedded leases. This material weakness resulted in misstatements that were corrected in the restatement included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.


Goodwill and Indefinite-lived Intangible Asset Impairment Testing: We did not design and maintain effective controls to reassess the level of precision used to review the impairment assessments related to goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets as changes in our business environment occurred. Specifically, we did not design and maintain effective controls to reassess the level of precision used in the review of the allocation of cash flow projections to certain brands used as a basis for performing our fourth quarter 2018 interim impairment assessments in response to the significant reduction in, and in certain instances elimination of, the excess fair value over carrying amount of certain brands that resulted from changes in our business environment. This material weakness did not result in a misstatement of any previously issued consolidated financial statements.
Additionally, the material weaknesses described above could result in a misstatement of the aforementioned account balances or disclosures that would result in a material misstatement of the annual or interim consolidated financial statements that would not be prevented or detected.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm that audited the consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, has also audited the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 29, 2018, as stated in their report which appears herein under Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
Remediation of Material Weaknesses
We are evaluating the material weaknesses and developing a plan of remediation to strengthen our internal controls related to our risk assessment component of internal control over financial reporting, supplier contracts and related arrangements, and the level of precision applied to the goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing process. The remediation efforts summarized below, which are in the process of being implemented, are intended to address the identified material weaknesses and enhance our overall internal control environment.
Personnel Actions—A comprehensive disciplinary plan is in the process of being implemented for all employees found to have engaged in misconduct, including termination, written warnings, and appropriate training depending on the severity of the misconduct.
Performance Targets—We have identified and will be implementing several performance-based target enhancements as follows: (i) implementing checkpoints to evaluate significant changes in the environment that could adversely impact the attainability of management goals and targets; (ii) reassessing and adjusting the overall balance of performance measures provided to employees to help drive challenging but attainable targets; and (iii) enhancing our training and overall communication specific to the Management by Objective (“MBO”) process, including a focus on the process to request relief from previously established MBOs, to help ensure all eligible employees are aware of and understand the overall MBO waiver and relief process; (iv) reinforcing the importance of adherence to established internal controls and company policies and procedures through other formal communications, town hall meetings, and other employee trainings; and (v) reassessing certain employees’ key performance indicators.
Organizational Enhancements—We have identified and are in the process of implementing organizational enhancements as follows: (i) augmenting our procurement finance teams with additional professionals with the appropriate levels of accounting and controls knowledge, experience, and training in the area of supplier contracts and related arrangements; and (ii) realigning reporting lines whereby procurement finance now report directly to the finance organization.
Procurement Practices—We have evaluated our procurement practices and are in the process of implementing improvements to those practices, including: (i) developing more comprehensive contract approval policies and processes; (ii) enhancing required communication protocols among all functions involved in the procurement process (e.g., procurement, legal, accounting, and finance) to ensure all relevant parties are involved in the contract review process; (iii) standardizing contract documentation and analyses; and (iv) developing a more comprehensive accounting review process and monitoring controls over supplier contracts and related arrangements to ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Training Practices—We are in the process of developing a comprehensive global procurement training program that will cover supplier contracts and related arrangements, including potential accounting implications. As part of this effort, we have held mandatory training for our global procurement function, which focused on our policies and procedures related to procurement, including the proper accounting for the contract terms that contributed to the material weakness.
Procurement Management Software—We have started to evaluate potential solutions to implement or upgrade the existing procurement management software to enhance the identification, tracking, and monitoring of supplier contracts and related arrangements.
Level of Precision Applied to Impairment Testing—We are in the process of implementing a plan to enhance the level of precision at which our internal controls over financial reporting relating to goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment assessments are performed. Specifically, we will be implementing and executing additional procedures to (i)


enhance our analysis of forecasted cash flows used in the impairment assessment and (ii) test the accuracy of forecasted cash flow allocations to specific brands.
We believe the measures described above will remediate the material weaknesses we have identified and strengthen our internal control over financial reporting. We are committed to continuing to improve our internal control processes and have begun to implement some of the steps described above. We will also continue to review, optimize, and enhance our financial reporting controls and procedures. As we continue to evaluate and work to improve our internal control over financial reporting, we may take additional measures to address control deficiencies or we may modify certain of the remediation measures described above. These material weaknesses will not be considered remediated until the applicable remediated controls operate for a sufficient period of time and management has concluded, through testing, that these controls are operating effectively.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, with other members of management, evaluated the changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three monthsquarter ended December 29, 2018.25, 2021. We determined that there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three monthsquarter ended December 29, 201825, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Our internal control over financial reporting includes those written policies and procedures that:
pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of assets;
provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
provide reasonable assurance that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with management and director authorization; and
provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 25, 2021 based on the framework described in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on this evaluation, our management concluded that we maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 25, 2021.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm that audited the consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, has also audited the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 25, 2021, as stated in their report which appears herein under Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
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Item 9B. Other Information.
Not applicable.
Item 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections.
None.
PART III
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Information regarding executive officersrequired by this Item 10 is included in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption “Information about our Executive Officers.”
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers” contained in Item 1, Business, of this report and under the headings Proposal 1.Election of Directors, Corporate Governance and Director Nominees
The table below provides summary information about each director and each person nominated by theBoard Matters—Codes of Conduct, Beneficial Ownership of Kraft Heinz Stock—Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports, Board of Directors (the “Board”)Committees and Membership—Committee Structure and Membership, and Other Information—Stockholder Proposals in our definitive Proxy Statement for election at our 2019 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) as of June 5, 2019.
Name Age 
Director
Since
 Independent Audit Committee Compensation Committee Governance Committee Operations & Strategy Committee
Gregory E. Abel 57 2013 Yes       X
Alexandre Behring (Chairman) 52 2013 Yes   X Chair X
Joao M. Castro-Neves* 52 2019 Yes   Chair X X
Tracy Britt Cool 34 2013 Yes   X    
John T. Cahill (Vice Chairman) 62 2015 No       Chair
Feroz Dewan 42 2016 Yes X      
Jeanne P. Jackson 67 2015 Yes X   X X
Jorge Paulo Lemann 79 2013 Yes   X X  
John C. Pope 70 2015 Yes Chair X X  
Alexandre Van Damme** 57 2018 Yes     X  
George Zoghbi 52 2018 No        
*As previously disclosed, Marcel Hermann Telles decided to retire from the Board. His retirement will become effective on June 12, 2019. The Board elected Mr. Castro-Neves, effective June 12, 2019, and appointed him to the Compensation Committee, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee (the “Governance Committee”), and the Operations and Strategy Committee, effective June 12, 2019.
**The board appointed Mr. Van Damme to the Governance Committee, effective June 12, 2019.


Gregory E. Abel, age 56, has served on our Board since July 2015 and previously served on the Heinz board from June 2013 to July 2015. In January 2018, Mr. Abel was elected to the Board of Directors of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., a diversified holding company, and appointed as its Vice Chairman, Non-Insurance Business Operations. In connection with this election in January 2018, Mr. Abel became Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company and resigned as the company’s Chief Executive Officer and President, roles that he had held since 2008 and 1998, respectively. He had previously served as Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company since 2011. Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company is a diversified global holding company that owns subsidiaries principally engaged in energy businesses in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and the Philippines.
Until January 2018, Mr. Abel also served as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of PacifiCorp, an electric power company, as Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of CE Casecnan Ltd., a water and energy company, as Chairman and Director of Northern Natural Gas Company, a natural gas company, Northern Powergrid Holdings Company, an electric power company, and NV Energy, Inc., a public utility company, as Director of AltaLink Management Ltd., an electricity transmission company, as Director and Vice Chairman of Edison Electric Institute, an association of U.S. investor-owned electric companies, and as Director of Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited, a mutual insurance company of nuclear power facilities.
Mr. Abel serves as Director of HomeServices of America, Inc., a residential real estate brokerage firm, and as Director and Vice Chairman of Associated Electric & Gas Insurance Services, Inc., a managing general agent for a mutual insurance company.
Mr. Abel has experience as chief executive officer and director of multiple energy companies. Due to his service as a director in a highly-regulated industry and his management experience, he provides the Board with strong regulatory and operational skills, including international experience.
Alexandre Behring, age 52, has served on our Board as Chairman since July 2015 and previously served as Chairman of the Heinz board from June 2013 to July 2015. Mr. Behring is a Founding Partner and has been Managing Partner and a board member of 3G Capital, a global investment firm, since 2004. He also has served as the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Restaurant Brands International Inc. (“RBI”), the parent company of Burger King, Popeyes, and Tim Hortons, quick service restaurant companies, since December 2014. Previously, he had served on the Board of Directors of Burger King Worldwide, Inc. and its predecessor as Chairman from October 2010 until December 2014. Mr. Behring also served as a Director of AB InBev, a multinational drink and brewing holdings company, from April 2014 to April 2019.
Previously, Mr. Behring spent 10 years at GP Investments, including eight years as a partner and member of the firm’s Investment Committee. He served for seven years, from 1998 through 2004, as Chief Executive Officer of ALL, one of Latin America’s largest railroad and logistics companies. He served as a Director of ALL until December 2011. From July 2008 to May 2011, Mr. Behring served as a Director of CSX Corporation, a U.S. rail-based transportation company.
Mr. Behring’s extensive leadership experience in developing and operating both public and private companies brings an important perspective and ability to lead and motivate. Mr. Behring’s qualifications and operational, financial, logistics, and strategic skills strengthen the Board’s collective knowledge and capacities.
Joao M. Castro-Neves, age 52, has served on our Board since June 2019. He has been a partner with 3G Capital since July 2018. Previously, Mr. Castro-Neves served as Chief Executive Officer of Anheuser-Busch, AB InBev’s North American unit, and Zone President, North America of AB InBev, from January 2015 until December 2017. Mr. Castro-Neves joined Companhia de Bebidas das Americas S.A. (“AMBEV”), a predecessor of AB InBev, in 1996 and served in positions of increasing responsibility, including Chief Financial Officer from January 2005 until December 2006 and Chief Executive Officer from January 2009 until December 2014. He has also served as Chief Executive Officer of Quilmes Industrial S.A., a subsidiary of AMBEV based in Argentina, from January 2007 until December 2008. Mr. Castro-Neves is also a director of RBI.
The Board has elected Mr. Castro-Neves because of his extensive experience in the consumer goods industry in his various positions with AB InBev as well as his public company directorship experience at RBI. In addition, when electing him, the Board considered his knowledge of strategy, finance, operations, mergers and acquisitions, and business development.
Tracy Britt Cool, age 34, has served on our Board since July 2015 and previously served on the Heinz board from June 2013 to July 2015. Ms. Cool has served as Chief Executive Officer of The Pampered Chef, a direct seller of high-quality cooking tools, since November 2014. Ms. Cool has been with Berkshire Hathaway, The Pampered Chef’s parent company, since she joined in December 2009 as Financial Assistant to the Chairman. Ms. Cool is currently the Chairman of Benjamin Moore & Co., a leading manufacturer and retailer of paints and architectural coatings, Chairman of Larson-Juhl, a manufacturer and distributor of wood and metal framing products, and Chairman of Oriental Trading Company, a direct merchant of party suppliers, arts and crafts, toys, and novelties. Ms. Cool is also a director of Blue Apron Holdings, Inc., an ingredient-and-recipe meal kit service.


Ms. Cool’s background as a senior leader of several consumer product companies provides her with a strong fundamental understanding related to our business. She also brings important insight into financial, marketing, product development, and other complex subjects.
John T. Cahill, age 62, has served on our Board as Vice Chairman since July 2015, prior to which he had served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kraft since December 2014. Mr. Cahill previously served as Kraft’s non-executive Chairman from March 2014 to December 2014. Prior to that, he served as Kraft’s Executive Chairman since October 2012. Mr. Cahill joined Mondelēz International, a food and beverage company and Kraft’s former parent, in January 2012 as the Executive Chairman Designate, North American Grocery, and served in that capacity until the spin-off of Kraft from Mondelēz International in October 2012. Prior to that, he served as an Industrial Partner at Ripplewood Holdings LLC, a private equity firm, from 2008 to 2011. Mr. Cahill spent nine years with The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc., a beverage manufacturing company, most recently as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from 2003 to 2006 and Executive Chairman until 2007. Mr. Cahill previously spent nine years with PepsiCo, Inc., a food and beverage company, in a variety of leadership positions. He currently serves as Lead Independent Director of American Airlines Group and is also a director at Colgate-Palmolive Company and a former director of Kraft and Legg Mason, Inc.
Mr. Cahill has extensive experience in the food and beverage industry, having served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kraft and in various key roles at other food and beverage companies. Mr. Cahill brings global leadership, operating, marketing, and product development experience, as well as insight into corporate governance, accounting, and financial subjects.
Feroz Dewan, age 42, has served on our Board since October 2016. Mr. Dewan is CEO of Arena Holdings Management LLC, an investment holding company. Previously, Mr. Dewan has served in several positions with Tiger Global Management, an investment firm with approximately $20 billion under management across public and private equity funds, from 2003 to 2015, including most recently as Head of Public Equities. He also served as a Private Equity Associate at Silver Lake Partners, a private equity firm focused on leveraged buyout and growth capital investments in technology, technology-enabled, and related industries, from 2002 to 2003. Mr. Dewan has served as a Director of Fortive Corporation, a diversified industrial growth company, since July 2016.
Mr. Dewan has experience with technology and technology-related companies, including extensive experience in valuation, investments, financial reporting, capital allocation, operational oversight, and corporate governance.
Jeanne P. Jackson, age 67, has served on our Board since July 2015 and previously served on the Kraft Board of Directors from October 2012 to July 2015. Ms. Jackson served as President and Strategic Advisor, of NIKE, Inc., a designer, marketer, and distributor of athletic footwear, equipment, and accessories from June 2016 to August 2017, President, Product and Merchandising from July 2013 until April 2016, and President, Direct to Consumer from 2009 until July 2013. Prior to that, she founded and served as the Chief Executive Officer of MSP Capital, a private investment company, from 2002 to 2009, a role she returned to after retiring from NIKE, Inc. Before MSP, she served as Chief Executive Officer of Walmart.com, a private eCommerce enterprise, from 2000 to 2002. Ms. Jackson previously served in various leadership positions at Gap Inc., Victoria’s Secret, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Federated Department Stores, Inc., all clothing retailers, and Walt Disney Attractions, Inc., the theme parks and vacation resorts division of The Walt Disney Company, a mass media company. Ms. Jackson currently serves as a director of Delta Airlines, Inc. and McDonald’s Corporation and was formerly a director of Kraft.
As a former senior executive with several major consumer retailers and service as audit committee member of several public companies, Ms. Jackson brings knowledge of accounting and financial subjects as well as leadership, operating, and marketing experience.
Jorge Paulo Lemann, age 79, has served on our Board since July 2015 and previously served on the Heinz board from June 2013 to July 2015. Mr. Lemann is a Founding Partner and has been a board member of 3G Capital since 2004. Mr. Lemann founded and was Senior Partner of Banco de Investimentos Garantia S.A. in Brazil from 1971 through June 1998. He was also Chairman of the Latin American Advisory Committee of the New York Stock Exchange and formerly a Director of AB InBev. Mr. Lemann has been a member of JP Morgan International Council since 2012.
Mr. Lemann has experience as a director of a consumer products company and has strong international experience in the beverage industry. He also has broad knowledge of strategy, financial, investing, and business development.


John C. Pope, age 70, has served on our Board since July 2015 and previously served on the Kraft Board of Directors from August 2012 to July 2015. Mr. Pope has served as Chairman of PFI Group, LLC, a financial management firm, since 1994. Mr. Pope also serves as Chairman of the board of R.R. Donnelley and Sons Co., a marketing and business communication company, since May 2014, and from November 2004 to December 2011, he served as Chairman of the board of Waste Management, Inc., a provider of comprehensive waste management services. Mr. Pope also served as Chairman of the board of MotivePower Industries, Inc., a manufacturer and remanufacturer of locomotives and locomotive components, from December 1995 to November 1999. Prior to joining MotivePower Industries, Inc., Mr. Pope served in various capacities at United Airlines, a U.S.-based airline, and its parent, UAL Corporation, including as Director, Vice Chairman, President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Executive Vice President, Marketing and Finance. Mr. Pope is currently Chairman of the board of R.R. Donnelley and Sons Co. and a director of Talgo S.A., a railcar manufacturer, and Waste Management, Inc. Mr. Pope was formerly a director of Con-way, Inc., Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc., Kraft, Mondelēz International, and Navistar International Corporation.
Mr. Pope has served as Chairman of a financial management firm and in several key leadership roles at global companies, including as Chief Financial Officer. Combined with his experience as an audit committee member of several public companies, Mr. Pope brings accounting and financial expertise, as well as leadership, operating, marketing, and international experience.
Alexandre Van Damme, age 57, has served on our Board since April 2018 and has served as a member of the board of RBI since December 2014. He previously served on the board of Burger King Worldwide, Inc. and its predecessor from December 2011 to December 2014. Mr. Van Damme has served as a member of the Board of Directors of AB InBev since 1992. He held various operational positions within Interbrew, a large Belgian-based brewing company until 1991. Mr. Van Damme was also a board member of Jacobs Douwe Egberts B.V., a global coffee and tea company, and its subsidiary Keurig Green Mountain through May 2018. He is also a director of DKMS, the largest bone marrow donor center in the world.
Mr. Van Damme’s long-term leadership at a large brewing company that is a major consumer brand gives him valuable expertise in business development, supply chain management, marketing, finance, risk assessment, and strategy.
George Zoghbi, age 52, has served on our Board since April 2018 and currently serves as a Special Advisor at Kraft Heinz, a role to which he transitioned in October 2017 after having served as our Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Commercial business since the 2015 Merger. Mr. Zoghbi previously held key leadership roles at Kraft, including Chief Operating Officer from February 2015 until the 2015 Merger and, before that, as Vice Chairman, Operations, R&D, Sales and Strategy from June 2014 until February 2015, Executive Vice President and President, Cheese & Dairy and Exports from February 2013 until June 2014, and Executive Vice President and President, Cheese and Dairy from October 2012 to February 2013. Prior to that, he served as President, Cheese and Dairy at Mondelēz International. Prior to joining Kraft in 2007, Mr. Zoghbi held a number of roles with Fonterra Cooperative, a multinational dairy cooperative, and Associated British Foods, a multinational food processor and retailer. Mr. Zoghbi currently serves as a director of Brambles Limited, a global supply chain logistics company.
Mr. Zoghbi has a comprehensive understanding of, and a unique perspective on, the Kraft Heinz business and the food and beverage markets from his distinguished career at Kraft Heinz and Kraft. He served a key leadership role during the integration of Kraft and Heinz and has extensive experience of delivering on innovation, renovation, and new consumer trends.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND BOARD MATTERS
Corporate Governance Guidelines
The Guidelines articulate our governance philosophy, practices, and policies in a range of areas, including: the Board’s role and responsibilities; the composition and structure of the Board; the establishment and responsibilities of the committees of the Board; executive and director performance evaluations; and succession planning. The Governance Committee reviews the Guidelines annually and recommends any changes to the Board.
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for Non-Employee Directors and Code of Conduct for Employees
We have a written Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for Non-Employee Directors (the “Directors Ethics Code”) that is designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:
honest and ethical conduct;
due care, diligence, and loyalty;
confidentiality of our proprietary information;
compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including insider trading compliance; and
accountability for adherence to the Directors Ethics Code and prompt internal reporting of violations.


Annually, each non-employee director acknowledges in writing that he or she has received, reviewed, and understands the Directors Ethics Code.
We also have a written Code of Conduct for employees (the “Code of Conduct”). The Code of Conduct includes a set of employee policies that cover ethical and legal practices for nearly every aspect of our business. The Code of Conduct reflects our values and contains important rules our employees must follow when conducting business to promote compliance and integrity. The Code of Conduct is part of our global compliance and integrity program that provides support and training throughout our Company and encourages reporting of wrongdoing by offering anonymous reporting options and a non-retaliation policy. We will disclose in the Corporate Governance section of our Web site (described below) any amendments to our Directors Ethics Code or Code of Conduct and any waiver granted to an executive officer or director under these codes.
Corporate Governance Materials Available on Our Web Site
Our Web site contains the Guidelines, our Board committee charters, the Code of Conduct, and the Directors Ethics Code. To view these documents, go to http://ir.kraftheinzcompany.com and click on “Corporate Governance.” We will promptly deliver free of charge, upon request, a copy of the Guidelines, the Board committee charters, the Code of Conduct, or the Directors Ethics Code to any stockholder requesting a copy. Requests should be directed to our Corporate Secretary at The Kraft Heinz Company, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 7600, Chicago, IL 60601.
The information on our Web site is not, and will not be deemedscheduled to be a part ofheld on May 5, 2022 (“2022 Proxy Statement”). This information is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K or incorporated by reference into any of our other filings with the SEC.10-K.
Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires our executive officers and directors, and persons who own more than 10% of our common stock (collectively, the “Reporting Persons”), to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the SEC. Based solely upon a review of Forms 3, 4 and 5 and amendments thereto filed electronically with the SEC by the Reporting Persons with respect to the fiscal year ended December 29, 2018, we believe that all filing requirements were complied with in a timely manner, except in two instances where Form 4s were inadvertently filed late on behalf of two directors to report certain transactions as follows: (i) in April 2018, to report three purchases of shares that were executed by the broker of one of our former directors, Mackey McDonald, on Mr. McDonald’s behalf without his knowledge or direction; and (ii) in June 2019, to report one transaction relating to the transfer of certain shares held in a trust for the benefit of Mr. Pope’s three adult children as a result of their election to exercise control over such shares in accordance with the terms of the trust that held these shares.
BOARD COMMITTEES AND MEMBERSHIP—AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Board established the Audit Committee in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) and Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act. The Audit Committee consists entirely of independent directors, and each director meets the independence requirements set forth in the listing standards of Nasdaq, Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act and the Audit Committee charter. The Board has determined that each Audit Committee member is able to read and understand fundamental financial statements. In addition, the Board has determined that Ms. Jackson and Mr. Pope are audit committee financial experts” within the meaning of SEC regulations. No Audit Committee member received any payments in 2018 from us other than compensation for service as a director.
BOARD COMMITTEES AND MEMBERSHIP—OPERATIONS AND STRATEGY COMMITTEE
Effective June 5, 2019, the Board established the Operations and Strategy Committee to assist it in overseeing and facilitating the development and implementation of our ongoing operations and corporate strategy. The Operations and Strategy Committee is led by John Cahill, Vice Chairman of the Board, and meets with management regularly to discuss, review and evaluate the development and implementation of our operational objectives and corporate strategy. The Operations and Strategy Committee is comprised of five directors appointed by the Board, based on nominations recommended to the Board by our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Based on its review, the committee shares with management the Board’s expectations for the operations of the company and strategic planning process, makes recommendations to management on areas of improvement, and provides other feedback and guidance to management on behalf of the Board. The Operations and Strategy Committee’s responsibilities also include, among others, reviewing and making recommendations to the Board regarding:
our corporate strategy, performance, and annual capital plan, as well as certain individual capital projects;
the impact of external developments and factors, such as any changes in economic and market conditions, competition in the industry, environmental and safety regulations, federal, state and local regulations and technology, on our corporate strategy and its execution;
identification of prospects and opportunities for corporate developments and growth initiatives, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and strategic alliances; and


implementation of our corporate strategy through corporate developments and growth initiatives, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and strategic alliances.
Item 11. Executive Compensation.
BOARD COMMITTEES AND MEMBERSHIP—COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
Information required by this Item 11 is included under the headings Board Committees and Membership—Compensation Committee—Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
The Board has determined that all of the directors who served on the, Director Compensation Committee during fiscal year 2018 are independent within the meaning of the Nasdaq listing standards. No member of the Compensation Committee is a current, or during fiscal year 2018 was, a former, officer, or employee of Heinz, Kraft, Kraft Heinz, or any of their subsidiaries. During fiscal year 2018, no member of the Compensation Committee had a relationship that must be described under the SEC rules relating to disclosure of “related person transactions” (for a description of our policy on “related person transactions,” see “Independence and Related Person Transactions”in Item 13, Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence). During fiscal year 2018, none of our executive officers served on the board of directors or compensation committee of any entity that had one or more of its executive officers serving on the Board or the Compensation Committee.
Analysis of Risk in the Compensation Architecture
Annually, the Compensation Committee evaluates the risk profile of our executive and broad-based employee compensation programs. In its evaluation for fiscal year 2018, the Compensation Committee reviewed our executive compensation structure as well as our overarching compensation systems to determine whether our compensation policies and practices encourage our executive officers or other employees to take unnecessary or excessive risks and whether these policies and practices properly mitigate risk. In addition, Willis Towers Watson advised management with respect to the risk assessment of our Performance Bonus Plan.
As described under “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” our compensation structure is designed to incentivize executives and employees to achieve Kraft Heinz financial and strategic goals as well as individual performance goals that promote long-term stockholder returns. However, certain employees within our procurement organization engaged in misconduct and circumvented controls that included withholding information or directing others to withhold information related to supplier contracts that affected the accounting for certain supplier rebates, incentives, and pricing arrangements, in an attempt to influence the achievement of internal financial targets that became or were perceived to have become increasingly difficult to attain due to changes in our business environment. We are undertaking various remedial efforts outlined in Item 9A, Controls and Procedures, and expect to revise the Performance Bonus Plan for 2019 to explicitly state applicable penalties such as score and/or percentage reductions and losses, up to and including ineligibility for and forfeiture of payments under the Performance Bonus Plan for misconduct. We also expect to revise the Performance Bonus Plan for 2019 to require that if the aforementioned misconduct is discovered after the payout under the Performance Bonus Plan, we would be entitled to seek equitable relief to recoup the amounts paid, including without limitation disgorgement, in addition to any other remedies under the law.
Compensation Committee Report
The Compensation Committee oversees our compensation programs on behalf of the Board. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Compensation Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis included, Executive Compensation Tables, and Pay Ratio Disclosure in our 2022 Proxy Statement. This information is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K. In reliance on that review and discussion, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Compensation Committee:
Alexandre Behring, Chair
Jorge Paulo Lemann
Marcel Herrmann Telles


COMPENSATION OF NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTORS
Following the 2015 Merger, the Board approved our non-employee director compensation program, which was designed to be similar to the program in place at Kraft prior to the 2015 Merger. The table below summarizes the annual cash and equity compensation elements in place for our non-employee directors.
Compensation Element(1)
Fee
($)
Board Retainer110,000
Chairman Retainer250,000
Audit Committee Chair Retainer20,000
Compensation Committee Chair Retainer20,000
Governance Committee Chair Retainer10,000
Operations and Strategy Committee Chair Retainer(2)
20,000
Stock Grant Value(3)
125,000
(1)If a director serves as Chair of multiple committees, he or she receives fees for only one committee. Therefore, Mr. Behring does not receive a retainer for service as Chair of the Governance Committee.
(2)Effective June 5, 2019, the Board established the Operations and Strategy Committee to assist it in overseeing and facilitating the development and implementation of our ongoing operations and corporate strategy. The Operations and Strategy Committee is led by John Cahill, Vice Chairman of the Board.
(3)Non-employee directors are awarded Kraft Heinz deferred shares. Although the deferred shares are vested as of the award date, the shares are not distributed until six months following the date the non-employee director ceases to serve on our Board. When dividends are paid on our common stock, we accrue the value of the dividend paid and issue shares equal to the accrued value six months after the director’s departure.
Non-employee directors receive an annual stock award that is granted effective immediately following our annual meeting of stockholders. We also pay the non-employee directors cash retainers on a quarterly basis. Non-employee directors also have the option to (i) defer up to 100% of their cash retainers in 25% increments into accounts that mirror certain funds in the Kraft Heinz 401(k) Plan pursuant to the Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Management Directors or (ii) receive deferred shares annually in lieu of their cash retainer payable in arrears.
Our stock ownership guidelines require non-employee directors who elect to receive compensation for service as directors to hold shares of our common stock in an amount equal to five times the annual Board retainer (equivalent to $550,000) within five years. As all of our current directors have served following the 2015 Merger for less than five years, they are not yet required to meet the stock ownership requirement. We feel strongly that our director compensation program significantly aligns our non-employee directors’ and stockholders’ interests.
For as long as Mr. Zoghbi continues to serve as a Special Advisor at Kraft Heinz, it is anticipated that he will not receive compensation for his services as a director. For a discussion of Mr. Zoghbi’s compensation arrangement, please see “Compensation Arrangement” in Item 13, Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.
The table below presents information regarding the compensation and stock awards that we have paid or granted to our non-employee directors.
2018 Non-Employee Director Compensation Table
Name(1)
 
Fees Earned or
Paid in Cash(2)
($)
 
Stock Awards(3)
($)
 
All Other
Compensation
($)
 
Total
($)
Gregory E. Abel 110,054
 125,050
 
 235,104
Alexandre Behring 270,000
 125,050
 
 395,050
John T. Cahill(4)
 110,000
 125,050
 500,000
 735,050
Tracy Britt Cool 110,054
 125,050
 
 235,104
Feroz Dewan 110,054
 125,050
 
 235,104
Jeanne P. Jackson 110,000
 125,050
 
 235,050
Jorge Paulo Lemann 110,054
 125,050
 
 235,104
Mackey J. McDonald 34,451
 
 
 34,451
John C. Pope 130,000
 125,050
 
 255,050
Marcel Herrmann Telles 110,000
 125,050
 
 235,050
Alexandre Van Damme 82,500
 125,050
 
 207,550


(1)
As noted above, Mr. Zoghbi is an employee of Kraft Heinz. For as long as Mr. Zoghbi continues to serve as a Special Advisor at Kraft Heinz, it is anticipated that he will not receive compensation for his services as a director. For a discussion of Mr. Zoghbi’s compensation arrangement, please see “Compensation Arrangement” in Item 13, Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.
(2)Includes all retainer fees paid or deferred in exchange for shares pursuant to the Kraft Heinz Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Management Directors. Non-employee directors do not receive meeting fees. In addition, Mr. Buffett elected to receive no compensation for his service as a director through the end of his term at the 2018 Annual Meeting.
(3)The amounts shown in this column represent the full grant date fair value of the deferred stock awards granted in 2018, excluding any retainer fees deferred in exchange for shares, as computed in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 718 based on the closing price of Kraft Heinz shares on the grant date ($57.68 on April 23, 2018). The following table shows the aggregate number of stock options held by non-employee directors as of December 29, 2018:
NameVested Stock Options
Gregory E. Abel22,166
Alexandre Behring44,333
John T. Cahill633,017
Tracy Britt Cool22,166
Jorge Paulo Lemann22,166
Marcel Herrmann Telles22,166
(4)
Mr. Cahill provides advisory and consulting services to Kraft Heinz related to current and historical finances, relationships with licensors, customers, and vendors, employee matters, product development, marketing and distribution, government affairs, and strategic opportunities. These services are provided pursuant to a consulting agreement entered into between Mr. Cahill and the Company in November 2017. Previously, these services were provided pursuant to an arrangement entered into following the 2015 Merger. Mr. Cahill’s services under the consulting agreement are distinct and separate from his duties as a director. Payments to Mr. Cahill under the consulting agreement are disclosed in the “All Other Compensation” column. For a discussion of the advisory and consulting services provided by Mr. Cahill to Kraft Heinz, please see “Consulting Agreement” in Item 13, Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.
COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
This Compensation Discussion and Analysis, which we refer to as the “CD&A”, outlines the compensation philosophy and objectives of Kraft Heinz and describes our executive pay programs for fiscal year 2018 and, specifically, for the following Named Executive Officers (also referred to as “NEOs”):
NameTitle
Bernardo HeesChief Executive Officer
David KnopfExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Paulo BasilioZone President of U.S.
Rafael OliveiraZone President of EMEA
Rashida La LandeSenior Vice President, Global General Counsel and Head of CSR and Government Affairs; Corporate Secretary
Executive Summary
The Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) oversees our executive compensation plans and programs. Our programs are designed to complement each other to provide a clear link between what we pay our NEOs and Kraft Heinz’s performance over both short- and long-term periods. The overall program has been designed to accomplish each of the following goals:
Rewarding superior financial and operational performance;
Placing a significant portion of compensation at risk if performance goals are not achieved;
Aligning the interests of the NEOs with those of our stockholders; and
Enabling us to attract, retain, and motivate top talent.
Consistent with these goals and as described in further detail below, our compensation program has been designed with a view toward linking a significant portion of each NEO’s compensation to Company and individual performance and the growth in the value of Kraft Heinz.


Elements of Compensation Program
As noted above, our compensation program is based on a pay-for-performance philosophy. This section of the CD&A provides an overview of each element of our compensation program and describes both the process for determining such compensation and how such compensation relates to Kraft Heinz’s pay-for-performance philosophy and meritocratic principles. The following table summarizes the primary elements and objectives of our 2018 compensation program for executive officers, including our NEOs.
ElementDescriptionPrimary Objectives
Base SalaryOngoing cash compensation based on the executive officer’s role and responsibilities, individual job performance, and experience.
Recruitment and retention
Annual Cash Incentive (Performance Bonus Plan)Annual incentive with target award amounts for each executive officer. Actual cash payouts are linked to achievement of annual Company goals and individual performance. For fiscal year 2018, payouts could range from 0%-130% of target depending on the relevant metric.
Drive top-tier performance
Incentivize and reward
Stock OptionsStock option awards that cliff vest after five years.
Drive top-tier performance
Align with stockholders’ interests
Link realized value entirely to stock price appreciation
Retention
Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”)RSUs that cliff vest after five years may be awarded pursuant to our annual Bonus Swap Program or individual agreements or separate grants with additional conditions.
Drive top-tier performance
Align with stockholders’ interests
Retention
Performance Share Units (“PSUs”)Awards that are linked to achievement of multi-year profitability goals. The PSUs pay out in Kraft Heinz common stock after five years, depending on the achievement of the performance objectives and subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.
Drive top-tier performance
Align with stockholders’ interests
Long-term value creation
Retention
Base Salary
Base salary is the principal “fixed” element of executive compensation at Kraft Heinz and for our NEOs. The Committee believes that it is important that each NEO receive a competitive marketplace base salary to provide an appropriate balance between fixed and variable compensation. The initial base salary of each NEO is established in connection with the hiring of such NEO. In establishing base salaries, Kraft Heinz reviews market-based survey data published by the Hay Group and select country-specific surveys, in each case, for informational purposes only. We do not formally benchmark compensation or target compensation levels at any particular percentile of the survey data. The Committee reviews salaries on an annual basis and generally makes any annual changes effective January 1st. On occasion, Kraft Heinz may review and adjust an executive’s base salary during the course of the year to account for increased responsibilities, roles, and other factors. The Committee has sole responsibility for the review of Mr. Hees’s compensation. Mr. Hees has primary responsibility for the review of the compensation of his direct reports, including the other NEOs, and provides salary recommendations to the Committee.
The table below shows the annualized 2018 base salary for each NEO.
Name
Base Salary
($)
Mr. Hees1,000,000
Mr. Knopf500,000
Mr. Basilio750,000
Mr. Oliveira(1)
560,101
Ms. La Lande(2)
650,000
(1)Mr. Oliveira’s base salary is paid in British pounds. The amount shown in the table above is based on the following 12-month average exchange rate of 0.7499 USD/GBP. Mr. Oliveira’s base salary was increased effective January 1, 2018 in connection with the Committee’s annual base salary review process.
(2)Ms. La Lande was hired on January 22, 2018.
We believe that the base salary review process serves our pay-for-performance philosophy, because base pay increases are generally merit-based and dependent on the NEO’s success and achievement in his or her role. In addition, each NEO’s target annual incentive award opportunity, as described below, is based on a percentage of his or her base salary. Therefore, as NEOs earn merit-based salary increases, their annual incentive award opportunities also increase proportionately.


Annual CashPerformance Bonus Plan
The Performance Bonus Plan (the “PBP”) is designed to motivate and reward employees who contribute positively toward our business strategy and achieve their individual performance objectives. For 2018, the formula for determining a PBP participant’s annual bonus payout was as follows (each item being described in more detail below):
Base Salary x Target Award x Financial Multiplier x Individual Rating = PBP Payout
Due to the difficult operating environment in 2018 and the Company’s financial performance, Messrs. Hees, Knopf, and Basilio asked to forfeit their rights to the amounts payable pursuant to the PBP with respect to fiscal year 2018, and the Committee approved their forfeitures.
Base Salary
For a description of our NEOs’ base salaries, please see “Base Salary” above. Because Ms. La Lande was hired on January 22, 2018, the base salary used for her PBP calculation was prorated to reflect her service for 11 months.
Target Award
Each NEO is granted a target award opportunity prior to the beginning of each year, which is set as a percentage of the NEO’s annual base salary: 300% for Mr. Hees, 175% for Mr. Knopf, 250% for Mr. Basilio, 175% for Mr. Oliveira, and 150% for Ms. La Lande. Due to the nature of Mr. Hees’s role and responsibilities and the significant nature of Mr. Basilio’s role as President of our largest business, their respective Target Award Opportunities were greater than the other NEOs, although, as noted above, due to the difficult operating environment in 2018 and the Company’s financial performance, Messrs. Hees, Knopf, and Basilio asked to forfeit their rights to the amounts payable pursuant to the PBP with respect to fiscal year 2018, and the Committee approved their forfeitures.
Financial Multiplier
Another component of a participant’s PBP calculation is the Company’s (or the relevant Zone’s or business unit’s) financial performance (“Financial Multiplier”). For 2018, the Financial Multiplier was initially designed to be based on Adjusted EBITDA performance and could have ranged from 0% to 150%, with performance between threshold and maximum levels resulting in a payout between 50% and 150%, and with performance below threshold resulting in no payout. In June 2018, our management team established a revised business plan for the second half of the 2018 fiscal year (the “2H Plan”). The 2H Plan was intended to drive net sales (“NSV”) growth by regaining distribution and building velocity to position the Company for long-term financial health and success. In June 2018, in order to (i) capture overall commercial, operational, and financial performance of the Company and (ii) incentivize management to deliver the 2H Plan to position the Company for long-term financial health and success, the Committee exercised its discretion under the PBP to include NSV and Adjusted Net Income as elements of the Financial Multiplier as described below. A participant’s final Financial Multiplier was calculated based on the metrics aligned to the 2H Plan. As described above, Messrs. Hees, Knopf, and Basilio forfeited their respective rights to the amounts payable pursuant to the PBP for 2018. For Mr. Oliveira and Ms. La Lande, the amounts payable calculated pursuant to the metrics aligned to the 2H Plan were greater than if they had been calculated using the metrics as initially designed.
For 2018, for participants evaluated based on global performance, including Messrs. Hees and Knopf and Ms. La Lande, the Financial Multiplier was calculated based on global change in Adjusted Net Income. If performance resulted between the threshold and maximum levels for Adjusted Net Income, the component multiplier would have ranged from 60% to 100%. If the threshold had not been met, the component multiplier would be 0%.
For participants evaluated based on Zone (operating segment) or business unit performance, including Messrs. Basilio and Oliveira, who were evaluated based on U.S. and EMEA Zone performance, respectively, the Financial Multiplier was calculated based 30% on global change in Adjusted Net Income and 70% based on their respective Zone or business unit financial performances. Zone and business unit financial performance was based 75% on change in NSV and 25% on change in Segment Adjusted EBITDA. If performance resulted between the threshold and target levels for NSV, the component multiplier would have ranged from 60% to 100%, depending on the Zone. If performance resulted between the threshold and maximum levels for Segment Adjusted EBITDA, the component multiplier would have ranged from 60% to 130%. For all cases, if the threshold had not been met, the relevant component multiplier would be 0%.


Performance Metric*
 Threshold Target Maximum Actual % of Target
Global Adjusted Net Income Performance(1)
 (3.5)% 3.4 % 10.2% (3.0)% 62%
U.S. Segment Adjusted EBITDA Performance (6.4)% (3.0)% 0.4% (11.5)% %
U.S. NSV Performance (0.9)% 0.2 % N/A
 (0.6)% 75%
EMEA Segment Adjusted EBITDA Performance(2)
 8.1 % 12.3 % 16.4% 2.2 % 60%
EMEA NSV Performance 1.1 % 3.3 % N/A
 2.6 % 90%
*Growth rates reflect budget foreign exchange rates and exclude the impacts of (i) our Venezuelan subsidiary, due to the highly inflationary environment, (ii) our 50.1% interest in our South African subsidiary, which was sold in May 2018, and (iii) with respect to NSV, fluctuations for dairy commodities that impact pricing terms under related contracts. Adjusted Net Income is defined as net income/(loss) excluding, when they occur, the impacts of integration and restructuring expenses, deal costs, unrealized losses/(gains) on commodity hedges, impairment losses, losses/(gains) on the sale of a business, other losses/(gains) related to acquisitions and divestitures (e.g., tax and hedging impacts), nonmonetary currency devaluation (e.g., remeasurement gains and losses), and U.S. Tax Reform discrete income tax expense/(benefit), and including, when they occur, adjustments to reflect preferred stock dividend payments on an accrual basis. Segment Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income/(loss) from continuing operations before interest expense, other expense/(income), net, provision for/(benefit from) income taxes, and depreciation and amortization (excluding integration and restructuring expenses); in addition to these adjustments, we exclude, when they occur, the impacts of integration and restructuring expenses, deal costs, unrealized gains/(losses) on commodity hedges (the unrealized gains and losses are recorded in general corporate expenses until realized; once realized, the gains and losses are recorded in the applicable segment’s operating results), impairment losses, gains/(losses) on the sale of a business, other gains/(losses) related to acquisitions and divestitures (e.g., tax and hedging impacts), nonmonetary currency devaluation (e.g., remeasurement gains and losses), and equity award compensation expense (excluding integration and restructuring expenses).
(1)When the Committee certified the achievement of performance with respect to Adjusted Net Income performance, fiscal year 2018 consolidated financial statements were still being prepared. Given the immateriality of any anticipated adjustments, the Committee certified and approved performance at a maximum level of 64%, subject to downward adjustment in management’s discretion based on the preparation of the 2018 consolidated financial statements.
(2)When the Committee certified performance with respect to EMEA Segment Adjusted EBITDA performance, the Committee certified and approved performance at an amount excluding the impact of the Middle East and Africa (“MEA”) due to one-off inventory amounts related to previous years when MEA was a part of a different operating segment than EMEA.
In 2018, all NEOs exceeded threshold on their Individual Rating and Financial Multiplier components of the PBP calculation. The Committee granted certain members of management discretion to increase or decrease the final PBP payouts of the other NEOs with up to a 20% variance compared to the amounts as calculated based on the Base Salaries, Target Awards, Individual Ratings, and Financial Multipliers described above. Had they not forfeited their rights to the payment, Mr. Hees would have earned a PBP payout of $1,060,000, Mr. Knopf would have earned a PBP payout of $500,000, and Mr. Basilio would have earned a PBP payout of $1,023,000. Mr. Oliveira received a PBP payout of $733,854, and Ms. La Lande received a PBP payout of $543,000. Mr. Hees would have received a decreased discretionary payout related to the longer-term business initiatives reflected in his MBOs. Messrs. Knopf and Basilio would have received, and Mr. Oliveira and Ms. La Lande did receive, an increased discretionary payout related to top line growth results and/or strong leadership of important initiatives in his or her respective area.
Individual Rating
The foundation of each participant’s Individual Rating is our MBO process. At the beginning of each year, the Committee establishes a series of performance goals, or MBOs, that are established based on the Company’s corporate strategy, and performance goals are then “cascaded” throughout the organization. First, the Committee establishes MBOs for Mr. Hees. Then, in consultation with the Committee, Mr. Hees establishes corresponding MBOs for each of his direct reports, including the other NEOs. His direct reports, in turn, establish MBOs for their direct reports. This cascading process allows the Company to drive initiatives that are aligned throughout the organization.
Each NEO has an MBO comprised of multiple goals or objectives. For each goal, there are one or more “Key Performance Indicators,” or KPIs. KPIs are the quantitative or qualitative metrics used to track achievement of the goals. We have set forth below a summary of the 2018 MBO goals for each of the NEOs and the overall performance ascribed by the Committee for each NEO based on his or her performance. None of the individual KPIs are material to understanding how the PBP operated in 2018.
Bernardo Hees: Mr. Hees had three MBO goals. These were: (i) “Deliver Kraft Heinz Financial Results”, which was evaluated based on Kraft Heinz’s financial performance in NSV and Adjusted Net Income, (ii) “Strengthen Innovation and Develop Digital Strategy/Go-to-Market”, which was evaluated based on the innovation pipeline for 2019 and 2020 and E-commerce and digital innovation, and (iii) “Deliver New Projects to Sustain the Business”, which was evaluated based on the supply chain planning system and business expansion. Based on Mr. Hees’s performance, he was given an overall performance score of 66%.
David Knopf: Mr. Knopf had three MBO goals. These were (i) “Deliver Kraft Heinz Financial Results”, which was evaluated based on Kraft Heinz’s financial performance in Adjusted Net Income and operating free cash flow, (ii) “Increase KHC Financial Efficiency”, which was evaluated based on tax performance compared to budget and project-specific goals, and (iii) “Deliver New Projects to Sustain the Business”, which was evaluated based on business expansion and project-specific goals. Based on Mr. Knopf's performance, he was given an overall performance score of 82%.


Paulo Basilio: Mr. Basilio had three MBO goals. These were (i) “Deliver Kraft Heinz Results”, which was evaluated based on case fill rates and U.S. financial performance in contribution margin and NSV, (ii) “Ensure Successful Marketing and Robust R&D Pipeline,” which was evaluated based on market share and the innovation pipeline for 2019 in the U.S. Zone, and (iii) “Deliver New Projects to Foster the Business”, which was evaluated based on initiatives relating to Kraft Heinz’s Springboard platform. Based on Mr. Basilio’s performance, he was given an overall performance score of 84%.
Rafael Oliveira: Mr. Oliveira had three MBO goals. These were (i) “Deliver Kraft Heinz EMEA Financial Results,” which was evaluated based on EMEA financial performance in contribution margin and NSV, (ii) “Ensure Successful Marketing and Robust R&D Pipeline,” which was evaluated based on market share and the innovation pipeline for 2019 in the EMEA Zone, and (iii) “Deliver New Projects to Foster the Business,” which was evaluated based on foodservice growth in EMEA and NSV growth in MEA. Based on Mr. Oliveira’s performance, he was given an overall performance score of 84%.
Rashida La Lande: Ms. La Lande had three MBO goals. These were (i) “Deliver Effective and Efficient Legal Services,” which was evaluated based on project-specific goals and legal victories, financial and EBITDA partnerships with the business, and legal victories from ongoing litigation, (ii) “Protect and Promote our Innovations and Brands,” which was evaluated based on Board projects and crisis management design and preparation for the U.S. and Canada, and (iii) “Ethics and Compliance” which was evaluated based on the Company’s ethics and compliance initiatives worldwide. Based on Ms. La Lande’s performance, she was given an overall performance score of 95%.
Annual Bonus Swap Program - Restricted Stock Units
As part of its commitment to fostering an ownership mentality, Kraft Heinz permits certain employees to participate in an annual bonus swap program (the “Bonus Swap Program”). Under the Bonus Swap Program, eligible employees can elect to invest a portion of their annual PBP payout in our common stock (we refer to these purchased shares as “Investment Shares”) and leverage that investment through the issuance of matching RSUs (we refer to these RSUs as “Matching RSUs”). The Matching RSUs cliff vest on the fifth anniversary of the date of grant subject to continued employment and the retention of the Investment Shares as described below. To participate in the Bonus Swap Program, eligible employees can elect to use 0%, 25% or 50% of their calculated net bonus (after deducting an amount based on a normalized tax rate depending on country of residence) to purchase Investment Shares. The number of Investment Shares purchased is calculated as the product of the calculated net bonus and the swap election percentage, divided by the closing price reported on the Nasdaq on the date of purchase:
Calculated Net BonusxSwap Election %=# of Investment Shares
Nasdaq Closing Price
The number of Matching RSUs a participant received in 2018 was based on (1) the participant’s gross bonus payout in 2018 relating to the 2017 fiscal year (before-tax) and (2) a discretionary multiplier associated with the participant’s level in the organization and his or her investment election percentage.
In 2018, only Mr. Oliveira participated in the Bonus Swap Program, as he was the only NEO to receive a PBP bonus payment related to 2017. The following table sets forth, for Mr. Oliveira, the portion of his fiscal 2017 bonus used to purchase Investment Shares (the “Conversion Amount”), the number of Investment Shares purchased, and the number of Matching RSUs granted to him (which Matching RSUs were granted in 2018):
Name 
Conversion Amount
($)
 
Investment Shares
(#)
 
2017 Bonus Matching
RSUs granted in 2018
(#)
Mr. Oliveira 121,807 1,821 6,622
Under our Bonus Swap Program, so long as the Matching RSUs remain unvested, if an employee transfers any of the related Investment Shares, he or she immediately forfeits a proportional amount of the corresponding Matching RSUs. The Committee believes that the Bonus Swap Program as a whole and the forfeitability of the Matching RSUs in particular, strongly motivates eligible employees to hold Kraft Heinz common stock for the long-term, further emphasizing a long-term view in creating stockholder value. Prior to 2016, the Company issued matching stock options rather than Matching RSUs in the Bonus Swap Program.


Discretionary Equity Awards
From time to time, we may make discretionary equity awards to employees. Historically, these discretionary awards have been made in the form of stock options. These stock options are granted with an exercise price based on the fair market value of a Kraft Heinz share on the grant date and cliff vest after a five-year period. In 2018, the Committee approved discretionary option awards of 44,850 stock options to Mr. Knopf and 52,325 stock options to Ms. La Lande in order to continue to align a portion of their long-term incentive compensation directly with stockholders’ interests. The options have an exercise price of $66.89 and will cliff vest on March 1, 2023, subject to continued employment through that date.
In March 2018, the Company issued additional PSUs to a limited number of employees deemed key to achievement of our long-term goals, including all of our NEOs, in order to place a significant portion of their compensation at risk if performance goals are not achieved. These PSUs could be earned over a three-year performance period based on Kraft Heinz’s achievement of financial performance metrics based on Adjusted EBITDA for the period beginning in January 2018 and ending at the end of December 2020. Once earned, to promote retention of key talent, the PSUs will remain subject to a continued service requirement through March 1, 2023. As of December 29, 2018, due to the performance of our business, the expected payout of the PSUs was determined to be zero.
In March 2018, in order to further retain and motivate top talent and align the interests of management with those of the Company’s stockholders, the Company also issued RSUs, separately from the Bonus Swap Program, to a limited number of employees deemed key to achievement of our long-term goals, including all of our NEOs. These RSUs will cliff vest on March 1, 2023, subject to continued employment.
Additional information about the stock option, PSU, and RSU awards is provided in the 2018 Grants of Plan Based Awards Table and the 2018 Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End Table below.
Benefits and Perquisites
In addition to base salary, our PBP, and long-term equity grants, we provided and continue to provide certain executive benefit programs to our NEOs. Kraft Heinz maintains defined contribution retirement plans to allow employees to save for retirement in a tax-efficient manner. These plans are broadly available to eligible employees and do not discriminate in favor of the NEOs or other members of senior management. None of the NEOs participate in any defined benefit pension plans, non-qualified deferred compensation plans, or supplemental retirement or executive savings plans.
Kraft Heinz also provides health and welfare insurance benefits to employees, including the NEOs. These benefits include life, disability, and health insurance benefit plans that are broadly available to eligible employees and do not discriminate in favor of the NEOs or other members of senior management.
From time to time, Kraft Heinz provides limited perquisite benefits. For example, we provide limited tax advisory services, immigration benefits, and reimbursement of certain relocation expenses for business reasons. Kraft Heinz provides other limited perquisite benefits, which are detailed in the 2018 Summary Compensation Table.
Minimum Stock Ownership Guidelines
Our compensation programs promote a strong alignment of the interests of our executives with those of our stockholders. For example, in order to participate in our Bonus Swap Program, each participant must use a significant portion of his or her bonus to purchase our common stock. In 2016, we adopted minimum stock ownership guidelines, which require our NEOs to attain levels of beneficial stock ownership measured based on a multiple of his or her annual base salary, as set forth below:
RoleMinimum Ownership
CEO5x Base Salary
Other Named Executive Officers3x Base Salary
The stock ownership guidelines require NEOs to attain levels of beneficial stock ownership within five years from the later of December 8, 2016 and the date of the NEO’s appointment to a position subject to the guidelines. For more details on the stock ownership of our NEOs, please refer to “Ownership of Equity Securities.”


Clawback, Anti-Hedging and Anti-Pledging Policies
Our stock option, PSU, and RSU award agreements provide that, in certain circumstances, the award and any proceeds or other benefits a participant may receive may be subject to forfeiture and/or repayment to Kraft Heinz to the extent required to comply with any requirements imposed under applicable laws and/or the rules. Further, if a participant receives any amount in excess of what he or she should have received under the terms of the award for any reason (including without limitation by reason of a financial restatement, mistake in calculations, or administrative error), all as determined by the Committee, then he or she will be required to promptly repay any such excess amount to Kraft Heinz. Our insider trading policy also limits the timing and types of transactions in Kraft Heinz securities by executive officers, including our NEOs. Among other restrictions, the policy prohibits holding Kraft Heinz securities in a margin account or pledging Kraft Heinz securities as collateral for a loan without advance written notice to the Corporate Secretary. In addition, the policy prohibits short-selling Kraft Heinz securities, transacting in puts, calls, or other derivatives on Kraft Heinz securities, or hedging transactions on Kraft Heinz securities without prior approval from the Corporate Secretary.
Impact of Tax and Accounting Policies
When determining total direct compensation packages, the Committee considers all factors that may have an impact on our financial performance, including tax and accounting rules and regulations under Section 162(m) of the Code. Section 162(m) of the Code generally limits our ability to deduct compensation paid to “covered employees” (as defined in the Code) to the extent such compensation exceeds $1 million to such employee in any fiscal year. For taxable years beginning prior to January 1, 2018, there was a performance-based exception to this rule that permitted us to deduct compensation that met certain qualifying performance-based criteria. This performance-based exception no longer applies for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, such that compensation paid to our “covered employees” in excess of $1 million will not be deductible unless it qualifies for limited transition relief applicable to certain arrangements in place as of November 2, 2017.
Despite the Committee’s intentions to structure the Company’s incentive programs for taxable years commencing prior to January 1, 2018 in a manner intended to be exempt from the deduction limitations of Section 162(m), there can be no assurance that we will be able to take advantage of the limited transition relief and satisfy the requirements for such exemption. Further, the Committee reserves the right to modify compensation that was initially intended to be exempt from Section 162(m) if it determines that such modifications are consistent with the Company’s business needs.


EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION TABLES
Summary Compensation Table
Name and
Principal Position
 Year 
Salary
($)
 
Bonus
($)
 
Stock Awards(2)(3)
($)
 
Option Awards(4)
($)
 
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation(5)
($)
 
Change in Pension Value and Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Earnings
($)
 
All Other Compensation(6)
($)
 
Total Compensation
($)
 
Total Compensation as Adjusted from SEC Rules(7)
($)
Bernardo Hees,
Chief Executive Officer(1)
 2018 1,000,000
 
 25,483,713
 
 1,060,000
 
 149,136
 27,692,849
 1,149,136
  2017 1,000,000
 
 2,730,557
 
 
 
 463,622
 4,194,179
 4,194,196
  2016 1,000,000
 
 1,449,990
 
 2,730,574
 
 92,027
 5,272,591
 2,542,027
                     
David Knopf,
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
 2018 500,000
 
 5,946,213
 497,835
 500,000
 
 28,177
 7,472,225
 528,176
  2017 288,461
 
 2,833,532
 327,515
 
 
 27,714
 3,477,222
 562,066
                     
Paulo Basilio,
Zone President of U.S.
 2018 750,000
 
 16,989,123
 
 1,023,000
 
 83,699
 18,845,822
 833,699
  2017 623,077
 
 1,499,909
 
   
 79,840
 2,202,826
 2,202,917
  2016 600,000
 
 599,924
 
 1,500,000
 
 48,656
 2,748,580
 1,248,656
                     
Rafael Oliveira,
Zone President of EMEA(8)
 2018 560,101
 
 8,937,536
   733,854
 
 101,918
 10,333,408
 1,074,047
  2017 450,657
 
 303,273
 409,397
 412,029
 
 166,835
 1,742,191
 919,726
                     
Rashida La Lande, SVP, Global General Counsel & Head of CSR and Government Affairs; Corporate Secretary 2018 612,500
 1,000,000
 2,973,163
 580,808
 543,000
 
 86,910
 5,796,381
 1,699,410
(1)On April 22, 2019, we announced that Mr. Hees would leave Kraft Heinz in 2019. Mr. Hees forfeited the PSU and RSU awards granted in 2018 (aggregate grant date fair value of $25,483,713) due to the performance of the business and his decision to leave the company, respectively. Therefore, the Total Compensation as Adjusted from SEC Rules paid to Mr. Hees in 2018 was $1,149,136.
(2)
The amounts shown in this column include the aggregate grant date fair value, computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, of (i) Matching RSUs, (ii) PSUs, and (iii) RSUs granted to the NEOs. As of December 29, 2018, due to the performance of our business, the expected payout of the PSUs was determined to be zero. For a discussion of the assumptions made in the valuation of the awards in this column, see Note 12, Employees’ Stock Incentive Plans, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. Under our Bonus Swap Program, the Matching RSUs for the NEOs were calculated as the product of the calculated gross bonus and the swap election percentage, divided by the closing price reported on the Nasdaq on the date of purchase. For a discussion of the terms applicable to the Matching RSUs, PSUs, and RSUs as well as vesting, forfeiture, and other terms, see “Elements of Compensation Program” in the CD&A.
(3)As of December 29, 2018, due to the performance of our business, the expected payout of the PSUs was determined to be zero. For Mr. Hees, the grant date fair value of the PSU award on March 1, 2018 was $17,838,582. For Mr. Knopf, the grant date fair value of the PSU award on March 1, 2018 was $4,162,349. For Mr. Basilio, the grant date fair value of the PSU award on March 1, 2018 was $11,892,369. For Mr. Oliveira, the grant date fair value of the PSU award on March 1, 2018 was $5,946,213. For Ms. La Lande, the grant date fair value of the PSU award on March 1, 2018 was $1,486,582. The grant date fair value for the PSU award granted on March 1, 2018 was $56.82.
For Mr. Hees, the grant date value of the RSU award on March 1, 2018 was $7,645,131. On April 22, 2019, we announced that Mr. Hees would leave Kraft Heinz in 2019. As a result of his departure, Mr. Hees will forfeit the RSU award granted in 2018. For Mr. Knopf, the grant date value of the RSU award on March 1, 2018 was $1,783,864. For Mr. Basilio, the grant date value of the RSU award on March 1, 2018 was $5,096,754. For Mr. Oliveira, the grant date value of the RSU award on March 1, 2018 was $2,548,377. For Ms. La Lande, the grant date value of the RSU award on March 1, 2018 was $1,486,582. The grant date fair value for the RSU awards was $66.89 for award granted on March 1, 2018 under the bonus swap program and was $56.82 for non-dividend eligible award granted on March 1, 2018.
(4)
Amounts shown in this column represent the aggregate grant date fair value of discretionary option awards granted to the NEOs. The values of the stock option awards are equal to their grant date fair value as computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. For a discussion of the assumptions made in the valuation of the stock option awards in this column, see Note 12, Employees’ Stock Incentive Plans, in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.


(5)Amounts reported in this column reflect compensation earned for 2018 performance under our PBP. As discussed in the CD&A and consistent with our pay for performance philosophy, due to the difficult operating environment in 2018 and the Company’s financial performance, Messrs. Hees, Knopf, and Basilio asked to forfeit their rights to the amounts payable pursuant to the PBP with respect to fiscal year 2018 and the Committee approved their forfeitures. The bonuses were paid in cash to each other NEO after the end of 2018.
(6)For Mr. Hees, represents dividend equivalents that accrued on Matching RSUs ($128,176), a matching contribution to the Kraft Heinz 401(k), and basic life insurance coverage. For Mr. Knopf, represents a matching contribution to the Kraft Heinz 401(k), dividend equivalents that accrued on Matching RSUs, and basic life insurance coverage. For Mr. Basilio, represents dividend equivalents that accrued on Matching RSUs ($63,609), a matching contribution to the Kraft Heinz 401(k), and basic life insurance coverage. For Mr. Oliveira, represents dividend equivalents that accrued on Matching RSUs ($42,298), tax support, and a matching contribution to the UK contribution scheme. For Ms. La Lande, represents payment for relocation expenses ($66,664), a matching contribution to the Kraft Heinz 401(k), and basic life insurance coverage.
(7)To supplement the SEC-required disclosure in the other columns of the 2018 Summary Compensation Table, we have included this additional column, which shows “Total Compensation as Adjusted from SEC Rules” representing the portion of the “Total Compensation” available to each NEO in each of the years shown. We are presenting this supplemental column to show how the Committee views the NEOs’ compensation for each of the years shown. The “Total Compensation” column as calculated under SEC rules includes several items that are not necessarily reflective of compensation available to the NEOs in a particular year. Amounts reported in the “Total Compensation as Adjusted from SEC Rules” column differ substantially from the amounts determined under SEC rules as reported in the “Total Compensation” column. “Total Compensation as Adjusted from SEC Rules” is not a substitute for “Total Compensation.” “Total Compensation as Adjusted from SEC Rules” represents: (1) “Total Compensation,” as calculated under applicable SEC rules, minus (2) the aggregate grant date fair value of equity awards (as reflected in the “Stock Awards” and “Option Awards” columns), and plus (3) the value realized from any exercise of stock options and the vesting of RSUs or PSUs before payment of any applicable withholding taxes and brokerage commissions (as reflected in the Option Exercises and Stock Vested tables of the proxy statements for the respective years), including the value realized from the payment of any dividend equivalents. In addition, “Total Compensation as Adjusted from SEC Rules” reflects any bonus paid in each of the years shown, whereas the “Total Compensation” column calculated pursuant to the SEC rules reflects any bonus earned for the applicable years (regardless of when paid and not taking into account any subsequent forfeitures thereof).
(8)Foreign currency conversion based on daily average for calendar year 2018. Mr. Oliveira’s base salary is paid in British pounds. The amounts shown in the table above are based on the following 12-month average exchange rate: British pounds (.7499 USD/GBP).


Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table
The following table sets forth information regarding the grant of plan-based awards for each of the NEOs in 2018. As described in the CD&A, due to the difficult operating environment in 2018 and the Company’s financial performance, Messrs. Hees, Knopf, and Basilio have forfeited their rights to the amounts payable pursuant to the PBP with respect to fiscal year 2018.
      Estimated Future Payouts Under
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Awards
 
Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards(4)
 
All Other Stock Awards: Number of Shares of Stock or Units
(#)
 
All Other Option Awards: Number of Securities Under lying Options
(#)
 
Exercise Price of Option Awards
($/Share)
 
Grant Date Fair Value of Stock and Option Awards
($)
Name 
Grant Date(3)
 
Grant
Type
 
Threshold
($)
 
Target
($)
 
Maximum
($)
 
Threshold
(#)
 
Target
(#)
 
Maximum
(#)
 
Mr. Hees   
PBP(1)
 900,000
 2,700,000
 3,000,000
              
  3/1/18 
RSUs(2)
             134,550
     7,645,131
  3/1/18 
PSUs(5)
       251,159
 313,949
 376,739
       17,838,582
                         
Mr. Knopf   
PBP(1)
 262,500
 787,500
 875,000
              
  3/1/18 RSUs             31,395
     1,783,864
  3/1/18 
PSUs(5)
       58,604
 73,255
 87,906
       4,162,349
  3/1/18 Options               44,850
 66.89
 497,835
Mr. Basilio   
PBP(3)
 562,500
 1,687,500
 1,875,000
              
  3/1/18 RSUs             89,700
     5,096,754
  3/1/18 
PSUs(5)
       167,439
 209,299
 251,159
       11,892,369
Mr. Oliveira   
PBP(4)
 319,783
 950,772
 1,031,636
              
  3/1/18 
Matching
RSUs
             6,622
     442,946
  3/1/18 RSUs             44,850
     2,548,377
  3/1/18 
PSUs(5)
       83,720
 104,650
 125,580
       5,946,213
Ms. La Lande   
PBP(1)
 275,625
 826,875
 918,750
              
  3/1/18 RSUs             26,163
     1,486,582
  3/1/18 
PSUs(5)
       20,930
 26,163
 31,396
       1,486,582
  3/1/18 Options               52,325
 66.89
 580,808
(1)For Messrs. Hees and Knopf and Ms. La Lande, the PBP is based on global change in Adjusted Net Income and has a Threshold assumption of 60% and Maximum assumption of 100%. Threshold amounts also assume a minimum individual MBO Score of 50%, while Target and Maximum amounts assume an individual MBO Score of 100%. The actual payment would be based on achievement of individual and financial performance goals. Annual incentive award payments, to the extent not forfeited, were made in cash to each NEO after the end of 2018 based on actual results achieved. Actual amounts earned are reflected in the Summary Compensation Table under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.
(2)On April 22, 2019, we announced that Mr. Hees would leave Kraft Heinz in 2019. As a result of his departure, Mr. Hees will forfeit the RSU award granted in 2018.
(3)For Mr. Basilio, the US Zone PBP is based 75% on change in U.S. NSV and 25% on change in U.S. Segment Adjusted EBITDA and has a Threshold assumption of 60%, and Maximum assumption of 90% for NSV change and 130% for Segment Adjusted EBITDA change. Threshold amounts also assume an individual MBO Score of 50%, while Target and Maximum amounts assume an individual MBO Score of 100%. Mr. Basilio’s actual payment is based on achievement of individual goals and would receive a weighting on financial performance split by 70% of the US Zone metrics plus 30% of the global metrics. Annual incentive award payments, to the extent not forfeited, were made in cash to each NEO after the end of 2018 based on actual results achieved. Actual amounts earned are reflected in the Summary Compensation Table under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.
(4)For Mr. Oliveira, the EMEA Zone PBP is based 75% on change in EMEA NSV and 25% on change in EMEA Segment Adjusted EBITDA and has a Threshold assumption of 70% for NSV change and 60% for Segment Adjusted EBITDA change, and Maximum assumption of 100% for NSV change and 130% for Segment Adjusted EBITDA change. Threshold amounts also assume an individual MBO Score of 50%, while Target and Maximum amounts assume an individual MBO Score of 100%. Mr. Oliveira’s actual payment is based on achievement of individual goals and will receive a weighting on financial performance split by 70% of the EMEA Zone metrics plus 30% of the global metrics. Annual incentive award payments, to the extent not forfeited, were made in cash to each NEO after the end of 2018 based on actual results achieved. Actual amounts earned are reflected in the Summary Compensation Table under Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.


(5)The PSUs granted on March 1, 2018 were granted under the 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The target number of shares shown in the table reflects the number of shares of common stock that will be earned if each of the performance metrics are achieved at target levels by the end of 2020. If 80% of the performance metrics are not achieved by the end of 2020, the target and threshold opportunities roll over to 2021 with a 20 percentage point payout penalty. Actual shares awarded will vest on March 1, 2023 provided the awardee also meets certain requirements. Dividends are not earned on the PSUs. As of December 29, 2018, due to the performance of our business, the expected payout of the PSUs was determined to be zero.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End Table
The following table sets forth each NEO’s outstanding equity awards, as of the end of 2018.
      Option Awards Stock Awards 
Name Grant Date Grant Type 
Number
of Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
Exercisable
(#)
 
Number
of Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
Unexercisable
(#)
 
Option
Exercise
Price
($)
 
Option
Expiration
Date
 
Number of
Shares
or
Units of
Stock
That
Have
Not
Vested
(#)
 
Market
Value
of
Shares
or
Units of
Stock
That
Have
Not
Vested(2)
($)
 
Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Number of
Unearned
Shares,
Units or
Other
Rights
That
Have Not
Vested
(#)
 
Equity Incentive
Plan Awards:
Market or
Payout
Value of Unearned Shares,
Units or Other
Rights That Have Not Vested(2)
($)
 
Mr. Hees 3/1/18 RSUs         134,550
(12) 
5,862,344
(14) 
    
  3/1/18 PSUs             251,159
(13) 
10,943,006
(13) 
  3/1/17 RSU-match         32,118
(1) 
1,399,381     
  3/1/16 RSU-match         20,638
(1) 
899,198     
  8/20/15 Stock Options   202,021
(3) 
74.25 8/20/25         
  2/12/15 Option-match   71,819
(4) 
30.46 2/12/25         
  2/14/14 Option-match 

98,951
(5) 
22.56 2/14/24         
  7/1/13 Stock Options 1,329,996
(6) 
  22.56 7/1/23         
Mr. Knopf 3/1/18 RSUs         31,395
(12) 
1,367,880     
  3/1/18 PSUs             58,604
(13) 
2,553,376 
  3/1/18 Stock Options   44,850
(11) 
66.89 3/1/28         
  3/1/17 RSU-match         2,530
(1) 
110,232     
  3/1/17 Stock Options   21,875
(7) 
91.43 3/1/27         
  3/1/17 PSUs             19,687
(8) 
857,771 
  3/1/16 RSU-match         967
(1) 
42,132     
  8/20/15 Stock Options   67,341
(3) 
74.25 8/20/25         
Mr. Basilio 3/1/18 RSUs         89,700
(12) 
3,908,229     
  3/1/18 PSUs             167,439
(13) 
7,295,326 
  3/1/17 RSU-match         17,643
(1) 
768,706     
  3/1/16 RSU-match         8,539
(1) 
372,044     
  8/20/15 Stock Options   134,681
(3) 
74.25 8/20/25         
  2/12/15 Option-match   41,377
(4) 
30.46 2/12/25         
  2/14/14 Option-match 

38,257
(5) 
22.56 2/14/24         
  7/1/13 Stock Options 531,998
(6) 
  22.56 7/1/23         


Mr. Oliveira 3/1/18 RSUs         44,850
(12) 
1,954,115     
  3/1/18 PSUs             83,720
(13) 
3,647,680 
  3/1/18 RSU-match         6,920
(1) 
301,504     
  3/1/17 RSU-match         3,567
(1) 
155,414     
  3/1/17 Stock Options   27,344
(7) 
91.43 3/1/27         
  3/1/16 RSU-match         6,923
(1) 
301,635     
  3/1/16 Stock Options   32,192
(9) 
77.66 3/1/26         
  2/12/15 Option-match   4,492
(4) 
30.46 2/12/25         
  2/12/15 Stock Options   16,419
(4) 
30.46 2/12/25         
  5/21/14 Stock Options   110,833
(10) 
22.56 5/21/24         
Ms. La Lande 3/1/18 RSUs         26,163
(12) 
1,139,922     
  3/1/18 PSUs             20,930
(13) 
911,938 
  3/1/18 Stock Options   52,325
(11) 
66.89 3/1/28         
(1)For all Matching RSUs, this total includes dividends that are reinvested at the dividend payment date in additional RSUs that are subject to the same restrictions as the original grant. The Matching RSUs granted on March 1, 2016, March 1, 2017, and March 1, 2018 are scheduled to vest on the fifth anniversary of the grant date.
(2)The market value of the shares that have not vested is based on the closing price of $43.57 for Kraft Heinz common stock on December 28, 2018, the last trading day of our fiscal year, as reported on Nasdaq.
(3)100% of these awards are scheduled to vest on August 20, 2020.
(4)100% of these awards are scheduled to vest on February 12, 2020. Options and exercise price reflect the conversion in connection with the 2015 Merger.
(5)100% of these awards vested on February 14, 2019, and they are scheduled to expire on February 14, 2024. Options and exercise price reflect the conversion in connection with the 2015 Merger.
(6)100% of these awards vested on July 1, 2018, and they are scheduled to expire on July 1, 2023. Options and exercise price reflect the conversion in connection with the 2015 Merger.
(7)100% of the award is scheduled to vest on March 1, 2022.
(8)As of December 29, 2018, due to the performance of our business, the expected payout of the PSUs was determined to be zero. The shares reported in this row represent potentially issuable shares under the PSU award granted on March 1, 2017, which cliff vest on March 1, 2022. The PSUs represent the right to receive a variable number of Kraft Heinz shares based on Kraft Heinz’s actual performance during a define performance period. If 80% of the performance target is achieved in 2019, the participant will receive 70% of the underlying shares. If 80% of the performance target is achieved in 2020, participant will receive 65% of the underlying shares and if 80% of the performance target is achieved in 2021, the participant will receive 60% of the underlying shares. The number of shares reported in this row is based on threshold performance. Dividend equivalents do not accrue on the PSUs. If the participant is terminated prior to March 1, 2020, he or she will forfeit the entire award. The PSUs will vest as earned on March 1, 2022.
(9)100% of the award is scheduled to vest on March 1, 2021.
(10)100% of the award is scheduled to vest on May 21, 2019. Options and exercise price reflect the conversion in connection with the 2015 Merger.
(11)100% of these awards are scheduled to vest on March 1, 2023.
(12)100% of these awards are scheduled to vest on March 1, 2023, and the RSU awards are not dividend eligible.
(13)As of December 29, 2018, due to the performance of our business, the expected payout of the PSUs was determined to be zero. The shares reported in these rows represent potentially issuable shares under the PSU award granted on March 1, 2018, which cliff vest on March 1, 2023. The PSUs represent the right, to the extent not forfeited, to receive a variable number of Kraft Heinz shares based on Kraft Heinz’s actual performance during a defined performance period. If the threshold of the performance target is achieved by the end of 2020, the participant will receive 80% of the underlying shares. If the threshold for the performance target is not achieved by the end of 2020, the target and threshold opportunities roll over to 2021 with a 20 percentage point payout penalty. The number of shares reported in these rows is based on threshold performance. Dividend equivalents do not accrue on the PSUs. If the participant is terminated prior to March 1, 2021, he or she will forfeit the entire award. The PSUs will vest as earned on March 1, 2023 provided the awardee also meets certain requirements.
(14)On April 22, 2019, we announced that Mr. Hees would leave Kraft Heinz in 2019. As a result of his departure, Mr. Hees will forfeit the RSU award granted in 2018.


Option Exercises and Stock Vested Table
There were no stock options exercised nor did any RSUs vest for any NEO in 2018.
Option AwardsStock Awards
Number of Shares Acquired on ExerciseValue Realized on ExerciseNumber of Shares Acquired on VestingValue Realized on Vesting
Name(#)($)(#)($)
Mr. Hees
Mr. Knopf
Mr. Basilio
Mr. Oliveira
Ms. La Lande
Pension Benefits Table
None of our NEOs participate in any defined benefit pension arrangements.
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Table
None of our NEOs participate in any nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements.


Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control Table
The table, footnotes, and narratives below reflect the assumption that a hypothetical termination of employment or change in control occurred on the last day of 2018.
Name Element 
Involuntary Termination Without
Cause(1) or Termination Upon Change in Control
($)
 
Other Types of
Separations(2)
($)
Mr. Hees(3)
      
  Salary 1,000,000
 
  
Bonus(5)
 
 1,060,000
  
Intrinsic Value of Accelerated Equity(3)
 2,587,776
 2,587,776
  
Health & Welfare Benefits(4)
 14,586
 
  Outplacement 3,200
 
  Total 3,605,562
 3,647,776
Mr. Knopf      
  Salary 500,000
 
  Bonus 
 500,000
  
Intrinsic Value of Accelerated Equity(3)
 16,853
 16,853
  
Health & Welfare Benefits(4)
 14,258
 
  Outplacement 3,200
 
  Total 534,311
 516,853
Mr. Basilio      
  Salary 750,000
 
  Bonus 
 1,023,000
  
Intrinsic Value of Accelerated Equity(3)
 1,117,313
 1,117,313
  
Health & Welfare Benefits(4)
 14,586
 
  Outplacement 3,200
 
  Total 1,885,099
 2,140,313
Mr. Oliveira      
  Salary 560,101
 
  Bonus 
 733,854
  
Intrinsic Value of Accelerated Equity(3)
 2,148,021
 2,148,021
  
Health & Welfare Benefits(4)
 2,556
 
  Outplacement 3,193
 
  Total 2,713,871
 2,881,875
Ms. La Lande      
  Salary 650,000
 
  Bonus 
 543,000
  
Intrinsic Value of Accelerated Equity(3)
 
 
  
Health & Welfare Benefits(4)
 14,586
 
  Outplacement 3,200
 
  Total 667,786
 543,000
(1)No enhanced severance is provided on a termination in connection with a change in control. Kraft Heinz does not have a specified Change in Control Plan for executives, and treatment is determined by the plan agreements and local regulations applicable to each employee. Our Severance Pay Plan generally provides for 12 months of base salary with a signed release of claims. The Severance Pay Plan would also include Company-paid COBRA for U.S.-based employees for the severance period and outplacement services.
(2)Relates to termination due to death, disability, or normal retirement.
(3)As of the last day of 2018, in the event of a termination without cause or due to retirement, death, or disability, stock options vest as if 20% of the options vested on each annual anniversary date of the specific grant. Amounts reflect the intrinsic value of shares underlying options that would vest, calculated as the difference between $43.57, the closing price of Kraft Heinz common stock on December 28, 2018 (the last trading day of our fiscal year, as reported on Nasdaq), and the exercise price of the options. Amounts also include the vesting of Matching RSUs granted in 2016 at a pro rata rate of 20% of the RSUs as if they vested on each annual anniversary date of the grant. The 2017 Matching RSUs and 2018 RSUs and Matching RSUs are not presented in this table because no pro rata vesting would occur if such event occurs prior to the second anniversary of the grant.
(4)Amount reflects 12 months of medical and dental benefit coverage continuation under COBRA, less the executive premium contribution. As noted in the CD&A, due to the difficult operating environment in 2018 and the Company’s financial performance, Messrs. Hees, Knopf, and Basilio asked to forfeit their rights to the amounts payable pursuant to the PBP with respect to fiscal year 2018 and the Committee approved their forfeitures.


(5)The Committee and Board approved a bonus to Mr. Hees in connection with his separation from the Company, $1,084,000, which represents his pro rata portion of his 2019 bonus based on an 85% performance rating and 85% Individual Rating.
Severance Pay Plan
Generally, Kraft Heinz provides for severance benefits to U.S.-based salaried employees, including our U.S.-based NEOs, pursuant to the terms of the U.S. Severance Pay Plan. The severance benefits for non-U.S.-based salaried employees are made pursuant to the local laws and regulations governing the jurisdiction in which they work, subject to adjustment at the discretion of Kraft Heinz for employees at certain organizational levels (such benefits, together with the U.S. Severance Pay Plan, are referred to as the “Severance Pay Plan”).
NEOs are eligible for severance benefits under the Severance Pay Plan upon an involuntary termination of employment, such as job elimination, location closing, or reduction in the workforce. NEOs must be willing to provide satisfactory transitional assistance in order to be eligible for severance benefits.
Pursuant to the U.S. Severance Pay Plan, Messrs. Hees, Basilio, and Knopf and Ms. La Lande would generally be eligible to receive a severance payment equal to 12 months of base salary upon the execution of a release of claims against Kraft Heinz. In addition, the Committee may, in its sole discretion, authorize payment of additional severance in respect of a participant’s annual bonus opportunity. Although Mr. Oliveira is not based in the U.S. and not otherwise covered by the U.S. Severance Pay Plan, the Company has determined that he is eligible to receive the same benefits as the other NEOs. Severance payments are generally made in a cash lump-sum, but may occasionally be made in periodic payments at Kraft Heinz’s discretion as soon as administratively feasible after the termination of employment and after the former NEO’s executed release has become irrevocable.
On April 22, 2019, Kraft Heinz announced that Mr. Hees would leave Kraft Heinz in 2019. On June 5, 2019, the Committee approved the following severance terms for Mr. Hees, which will become payable following Mr. Hees’s termination of employment and subject to his execution of a release of claims against Kraft Heinz: (1) a severance payment equal to 12 months of base salary, and (2) a pro-rata payment of his annual bonus under the PBP assuming performance at 85%, both with respect to the metrics related to Kraft Heinz’s financial performance (i.e., the “Financial Multiplier”) and Mr. Hees’s MBOs (i.e., the “Individual Rating”). Mr. Hees’ outstanding equity awards will be treated in accordance with the terms set forth in the governing agreements as described below.
No enhanced severance is provided on a termination in connection with a change in control of Kraft Heinz, and Kraft Heinz does not maintain any individual change in control severance or other similar agreements with any of the NEOs. None of the NEOs are entitled to receive a gross-up for golden parachute taxes that may become payable pursuant to Section 280G of the Code in connection with a change in control of Kraft Heinz.
Equity Awards
Generally, as of the last day of 2018, in the event of involuntary termination without cause, retirement, death, and disability, the stock options granted to the NEOs would vest as if 20% of the shares vested on each annual anniversary date of the specific grant, and for all other terminations and for voluntary resignations, the unvested stock options would be forfeited. In addition, as of the last day of 2018, beginning on the termination date, the exercise period was 90 days for termination without cause and one year for retirement, death, and disability. In April 2019, the Committee modified award agreements for outstanding equity awards (options, PSUs, Matching RSUs, and RSUs) with respect to the treatment upon a termination due to death, disability, or retirement. Such terminations, for option awards on or after the first anniversary of the specific grant date, and for RSU and Matching RSU awards on or after the anniversary deadlines outlined in the award agreements, would result in such awards being fully vested and exercisable, in the case of PSUs, to the extent the performance conditions had been satisfied. In addition, the Committee modified award agreements for outstanding options such that the exercise period for a termination without cause would be one year.
PAY RATIO DISCLOSURE
In accordance with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K, promulgated by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, we determined the ratio of the annual total compensation of Mr. Hees relative to the annual total compensation of our median employee.
For purposes of reporting annual total compensation and the ratio of annual total compensation of the CEO to the median employee, both the CEO and median employee’s annual total compensation were calculated consistent with the disclosure requirements of executive compensation under the Summary Compensation Table.


Pursuant to Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K and the instructions thereto, because there has been no significant change in our employee population or employee compensation arrangements that we reasonably believe would result in a significant change to our pay ratio disclosure, we are utilizing the same median-compensated employee in our pay ratio calculation as was used in 2017. Our median-compensated employee is a full-time hourly non-U.S. factory employee.
To identify our median employee last year, we determined the annual total compensation by examining the 2017 annualized base salaries plus target incentive bonus for all individuals, excluding our Chief Executive Officer, who were employed by us as of December 1, 2017. In accordance with Item 402(u) and instructions thereto, we included all full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees worldwide. We believe the use of base salaries plus target incentive bonus for all employees is a consistently applied compensation measure, because we do not widely distribute annual equity awards to employees and because we believe that this measure reasonably reflects the total annual compensation of our employees.
After applying the methodology described above, our median employee compensation using the Summary Compensation Table requirements was $47,612. Our CEO’s compensation in the Summary Compensation Table was $29,047,768. Therefore, our CEO to median employee pay ratio (“CEO pay ratio”), a reasonable estimate calculated in a manner consistent with Item 402(u), is 610:1. The CEO’s total compensation of $29,047,768 included $1,060,000 payable pursuant to the PBP for 2018, as well as $17,838,582 related to the grant date fair value of PSUs. As noted above, Mr. Hees has decided to forfeit the PBP for 2018, and as of December 29, 2018, the expected payout of those PSUs was determined to be zero based on the probability of future achievement of performance metrics. If we had excluded the PBP payout for 2018 and the March 2018 PSUs from total CEO compensation, the CEO pay ratio would have been 213:1.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.
SECURITIES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS
The number of shares to be issued upon exercise or vesting of awards issued under, and the number of shares remaining available for future issuance under our equity compensation plans at December 29, 201825, 2021 were:
Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights(1)
Weighted average exercise price per share of outstanding options, warrants and rightsNumber of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))
Plan Category(a)(b)(c)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders29,577,435 $45.43 25,590,076 
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders— — — 
Total29,577,435 25,590,076 
 
Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights(1)
 Weighted average exercise price per share of outstanding options, warrants and rights Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))
Plan Category(a) (b) (c)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders23,858,121
 $44.64
 43,920,379
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
 
 
Total23,858,121
   43,920,379
(1)Includes the vesting of RSUs.
(1)    Includes the vesting of RSUs and PSUs.
OWNERSHIP OF EQUITY SECURITIES
The following table shows the number of shares of our common stock beneficially owned as of June 5, 2019, unless otherwise noted, by each current director, director nominee, and Named Executive Officer, as well as the number of shares beneficially owned by all of our current directors and executive officers as a group. None of our common stock owned by these individuals is subject to any pledge. Unless otherwise indicated, each of the named individuals has, to Kraft Heinz’s knowledge, sole voting and investment power with respectInformation related to the shares shown.


Name of Beneficial Owner 
Beneficially
Owned Shares(1) (2)
 
Deferred
Stock(3)
 Total
Directors and Director Nominees:      
Gregory E. Abel 22,166
 20,878
 43,044
Alexandre Behring 44,333
 30,479
 74,812
John T. Cahill(4)
 781,338
 8,799
 790,137
Joao M. Castro-Neves 
 
 
Tracy Britt Cool 22,166
 22,261
 44,427
Feroz Dewan 
 6,902
 6,902
Jeanne P. Jackson 4,280
 17,049
 21,329
Jorge Paulo Lemann 22,166
 20,878
 43,044
John C. Pope 10,098
 18,409
 28,507
Marcel Hermann Telles 22,166
 18,494
 40,660
Alexandre Van Damme 6,000
 2,269
 8,269
George Zoghbi 240,161
 
 240,161
Named Executive Officers:     
Bernardo Hees 1,486,199
 
 1,486,199
David Knopf 1,106
 
 1,106
Paulo Basilio 597,401
 
 597,401
Rafael Oliveira 117,330
 
 117,330
Rashida La Lande 
 
 
All directors and executive officers as a group (19 persons)(5)
 3,406,501
 166,418
 3,572,919
(1)Individual directors and executive officers as well as all directors and executive officers as a group beneficially own less than 1% of our issued and outstanding common stock as of June 5, 2019.
(2)Includes the number of Kraft Heinz stock options that are exercisable, or will become exercisable, within 60 days after June 5, 2019 as follows: Mr. Abel-22,166; Mr. Behring-44,333; Ms. Cool-22,166; Mr. Cahill-633,017; Mr. Lemann-22,166; Mr. Zoghbi-180,799; and all of our current executive officers as a group-2,130,954.
(3)Includes RSUs and deferred shares held in the stock deferral plan under the Kraft Heinz Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Management Directors. These shares accumulate dividends, which are reinvested in common stock. For a description of these deferred shares, see “Compensation of Non-Employee Directors” above.
(4)Mr. Cahill’s holdings include 148,321 shares of common stock held in grantor retained annuity trusts.
(5)This group includes, in addition to the individuals named in the table, Pedro Drevon, Rodrigo Wickbold, and Nina Barton, who collectively have 29,591 beneficially owned shares and exercisable stock options.
The following table displays information about persons we know were thesecurity ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is included under the heading Beneficial Ownership of more than 5% ofKraft Heinz Stock in our outstanding common stock as of June 5, 2019.2022 Proxy Statement. This information is incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner 
Amount and
Nature of
Beneficial
Ownership
 
Percent
of
Common
Stock(1)
3G Funds(2)
c/o 3G Capital, Inc.
600 Third Avenue 37th Floor
New York, New York 10016
 270,097,373 22.1%
Warren E. Buffett(3)
Berkshire Hathaway
3555 Farnam Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68131
 325,442,152 26.7%
(1)Calculated based on 1,219,938,804 shares of our outstanding common stock as of June 5, 2019.
(2)
Based on the Schedule 13G/A filed on January 18, 2019 by (i) 3G Global Food Holdings, a Cayman Islands limited partnership, (ii) 3G Global Food Holdings GP LP, a Cayman Islands limited partnership (“3G Global Food Holdings GP”), (iii) 3G Capital Partners II LP, a Cayman Islands limited partnership (“3G Capital Partners II”), (iv) 3G Capital Partners Ltd., a Cayman Islands exempted company (“3G Capital Partners Ltd”), and (v) 3G Capital Partners LP, a Cayman Islands limited partnership (“3G Capital Partners LP” and, together with 3G Global Food Holdings, 3G Global Food Holdings GP, 3G Capital Partners II and 3G Capital Partners Ltd, the “3G Funds”). According to the Schedule 13G/A filing, the 3G Funds own dispositive power over an aggregate of 270,097,373 shares of Kraft Heinz common stock. As a result of the relationships described above under “Independence and Related Person Transactions” in Item 13, Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence, Berkshire Hathaway, Mr. Buffett and the 3G Funds may be deemed to be a group for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and therefore may be deemed to hold 595,539,525 shares of Kraft Heinz common stock.


(3)
Based on the Schedule 13G/A filed on February 15, 2017 by Warren E. Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. As a result of the relationships described above under “Independence and Related Person Transactions” in Item 13, Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence, Berkshire Hathaway, Mr. Buffett and the 3G Funds may be deemed to be a group for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act and therefore may be deemed to hold 616,169,839 shares of Kraft Heinz common stock.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.
INDEPENDENCE AND RELATED PERSON TRANSACTIONS
Independence Determinations
The Guidelines require that a majority of the directors meet Nasdaq listing standards’ “independence” requirements. For a director to be considered independent, the Board must affirmatively determine, after reviewing all relevant information, that a director has no direct or indirect material relationship with Kraft Heinz that would interfere with his or her exercise of independent judgment in carrying out his or her responsibilities as a director. The Board determined that,Information required by this Item 13 is included under the Nasdaq listing standards, the following director nominees are independent: Mr. Abel, Mr. Behring, Ms. Cool, Mr. Dewan, Ms. Jackson, Mr. Lemann, Mr. Pope, Mr. Castro-Neves,heading Corporate Governance and Mr. Van Damme. Warren Buffett and Mackey McDonald, who retired from Board service in 2018, and Marcel Herrmann Telles, who decided to retire from the Board, effective on June 12, 2019, were also determined to be independent during the periods they served. Mr. Cahill, the former Chief Executive Officer of Kraft and a current consultant to Kraft Heinz, and George Zoghbi, our former Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Commercial business and Special Advisor at Kraft Heinz, are not independent.
In conducting its evaluations of Mr. Abel, Mr. Buffett, and Ms. Cool, the Board considered each individual’s affiliation with Berkshire Hathaway, which held approximately 27% of our outstanding common stock as of June 5, 2019, and its subsidiaries. Similarly, in conducting its evaluations of Mr. Behring, Mr. Lemann, Mr. Castro-Neves, and Mr. Telles, the Board considered each individual’s affiliation with 3G Capital, which held approximately 22% of our outstanding common stock as of June 5, 2019, and its subsidiaries. The Board also considered the service of Messrs. Behring, Castro-Neves, and Van Damme on the Board of Directors of RBI, a company in which 3G Capital invests and the parent company of Burger King and Tim Hortons, quick service restaurant companies that purchase certain of our products and conduct certain brand sponsorship and marketing activities for us, in conducting its evaluations of them.
Review ofMatters—Related Person Transactions with Related Persons
The Board has adopted a written policy regarding the review, approval, or ratification of “related person transactions.” A “related person transaction” is one in which Kraft Heinz is a participant, the amount involved exceeds $120,000, and any “related person” had, has, or will have a direct or indirect material interest. In general, “related persons” include our directors, executive officers, and 5% stockholders and their immediate family members. In accordance with this policy, the Governance Committee reviews transactions that might qualify as “related person transactions.” If the Governance Committee determines that a transaction qualifies as a “related person transaction,” then the Governance Committee reviews, and approves, disapproves, or ratifies the “related person transaction.” The Governance Committee approves or ratifies only those “related person transactions” that are fair and reasonable to Kraft Heinz and in our and our stockholders’ best interests. Any member of the Governance Committee who2022 Proxy Statement. This information is a “related person” with respect to a transaction under review may not participate in the deliberations or decisions regarding the transaction. The chair of the Governance Committee (or the Chair of the Audit Committee if the chair of the Governance Committee is a “related person” with respect to the transaction under review) will review and approve or ratify potential “related person transactions” when it is not practicable or desirable to delay review of a transaction until a Governance Committee meeting, and will report to the Governance Committee any transaction so approved or ratified. The Governance Committee, in the course of its review and approval or ratification of a related person transaction underincorporated by reference into this policy, considers, among other things:
the commercial reasonableness of the transaction;
the materiality of the related person’s direct or indirect interest in the transaction;
whether the transaction may involve an actual, or the appearance of a, conflict of interest;
the impact of the transaction on the related person’s independence (as defined in the Guidelines and the Nasdaq listing standards); and
whether the transaction would violate any provision of our Directors Ethics Code or Code of Conduct.


Registration Rights Agreement
In connection with the 2015 Merger, we entered into a registration rights agreement with 3G Global Food Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway. Pursuant to the registration rights agreement, we granted 3G Global Food Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway registration rights with respect to the shares of Kraft Heinz common stock held by 3G Global Food Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway as of the date of the closing of the 2015 Merger, representing shares of Kraft Heinz common stock acquired from Heinz in connection with the 2015 Merger and/or immediately prior to the 2015 Merger pursuant to a warrant. The registration rights only apply to registrable shares and not shares of Kraft Heinz common stock subsequently acquired by either party. These rights include demand registration rights, shelf registration rights, and “piggyback” registration rights, as well as customary indemnification. The rights are subject to certain holdback and suspension periods. We generally will bear all fees, costs, and expenses related to registrations, other than underwriting discounts and commissions attributable to the sale of shares of Kraft Heinz common stock by 3G Global Food Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway, as applicable.
Demand Registration Rights
The registration rights agreement grants each of 3G Global Food Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway demand registration rights. We will be required, upon the written request of 3G Global Food Holdings or Berkshire Hathaway, to file a registration statement pursuant to its demand rights under the registration rights agreement, as promptly as practicable and to use our reasonable best efforts to effect registration of shares of Kraft Heinz common stock requested to be registered by 3G Global Food Holdings or Berkshire Hathaway, subject to certain exceptions. Each of 3G Global Food Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway may request up to three demand registrations in the aggregate.
Shelf Registration Rights
The registration rights agreement also grants each of 3G Global Food Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway shelf registration rights. Subject to our eligibility to use a Registration StatementAnnual Report on Form S-3, each of 3G Global Food Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway may request that we file a shelf registration statement with respect to some or all of its shares of Kraft Heinz common stock, and, upon such request, we are required to file such registration statement promptly as practicable, subject to certain exceptions.10-K.
“Piggyback” Registration Rights
The registration rights agreement grants each of 3G Global Food Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway “piggyback” registration rights. If we register any of our shares of common stock, either for our own account or for the account of other stockholders, each of 3G Global Food Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway will be entitled, subject to certain exceptions, to include its shares of common stock in the registration.
Holdback Periods
Notwithstanding the registration rights described above, if there is an offering of shares of Kraft Heinz and the managing underwriters for the offering advise us that a public sale or distribution of shares outside the offering would adversely affect the offering, then, if requested, each of 3G Global Food Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway will not dispose of, or request the registration of, any registrable shares for a certain period, which we refer to as a holdback period. The holdback period will begin on the 10th day before the pricing date of the offering and extend for either (i) 120 days or (ii) an earlier date, if designated by the managing underwriters.
Suspension Periods
In addition, we may delay or suspend the filing, effectiveness, or use of a registration statement for a certain period, which we refer to as a suspension period, if we determine that (i) proceeding with the use or effectiveness of the registration statement would require us to disclose material non-public information and the disclosure of that information at that time would not be in our best interests or (ii) the registration or offering to be delayed or suspended would, if not delayed or suspended, materially adversely affect us or delay or otherwise materially adversely affect the success of any pending or proposed material transaction, including any debt or equity financing, any acquisition or disposition, any recapitalization or reorganization or any other material transaction, whether due to commercial reasons, a desire to avoid premature disclosure of information, or any other reason. During any calendar year, there will not be more than two suspension periods and the aggregate number of days included in all suspension periods in that year will not exceed 119 days.


Shareholders’ Agreement
In connection with the 2015 Merger, 3G Global Food Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway entered into a shareholders’ agreement that governs how each party and their affiliates will vote the shares of Kraft Heinz common stock held by them as of the date of closing of the 2015 Merger, with respect to supporting certain directors who are designated by either 3G Global Food Holdings or Berkshire Hathaway. Pursuant to the shareholders’ agreement, 3G Global Food Holdings agrees that for so long as Berkshire Hathaway and its affiliates control shares representing at least 66% of the voting power in election of directors of shares owned by Berkshire Hathaway as of the consummation of the 2015 Merger, 3G Global Food Holdings and its affiliates will vote their shares of Kraft Heinz common stock in favor of the three Kraft Heinz Board nominees designated by Berkshire Hathaway and not take any action to remove such designees without Berkshire Hathaway’s consent. Similarly, Berkshire Hathaway agrees that for so long as 3G Global Food Holdings and its affiliates control shares representing at least 66% of the voting power in elections of directors of shares owned by 3G Global Food Holdings as of the consummation of the 2015 Merger, Berkshire Hathaway and its affiliates will vote their shares of Kraft Heinz common stock in favor of the three Kraft Heinz Board nominees designated by 3G Global Food Holdings and not take any action to remove such designees without 3G Global Food Holdings’ consent. The shareholders’ agreement provides that each party’s foregoing rights and obligations will step down upon specified reductions in ownership below the 66% threshold described above by either 3G Global Food Holdings or Berkshire Hathaway and their respective affiliates, as applicable.
Consulting Agreement
On November 2, 2017, we entered into a consulting agreement with Mr. Cahill pursuant to which he provides advisory and consulting services to us related to current and historical finances, relationships with licensors, customers and vendors, employee matters, product development, marketing and distribution, government affairs and strategic opportunities. Mr. Cahill is paid $500,000 annually under this new consulting agreement, which was approved by the disinterested members of the Board. Mr. Cahill’s services under the consulting agreement are distinct from his duties as a director. Previously, Mr. Cahill had provided similar services under a consulting agreement entered into following the 2015 Merger, which had expired in July 2017.
Compensation Arrangement
Effective January 1, 2017, the Company entered into an offer letter (the “Offer Letter”) with Mr. Zoghbi in order to incent Mr. Zoghbi to extend his service with the Company past January 1, 2017, after a retention bonus pursuant to a prior offer letter entered into upon the closing of the 2015 Merger had been earned. Under the Offer Letter, Mr. Zoghbi: (i) continued his current base salary of $850,000; (ii) agreed to a 2017 target annual incentive award opportunity of 200% (with a maximum bonus multiplier of 130%); and (iii) was granted a long-term equity incentive award. The long-term equity incentive award was composed of (i) RSUs, which cliff vest after three years, and (ii) PSUs, which cliff vest after three years based on the achievement of U.S. sales growth targets and U.S. Adjusted EBITDA growth targets. The Offer Letter also eliminated the Section 280G gross-up rights that Mr. Zoghbi had been granted by Kraft compensation plans prior to the 2015 Merger. In October 2017, Mr. Zoghbi transitioned from his role as President of the U.S. Commercial business to his role as Special Advisor. As previously disclosed, Mr. Zoghbi was not eligible under the Offer Letter for an annual incentive award in 2018 based on 2017 performance. For as long as Mr. Zoghbi continues to serve as a Special Advisor at Kraft Heinz, it is anticipated that he will not receive compensation for his services as a director.
Item 14. Principal AccountingAccountant Fees and Services.
Information required by this Item 14 is included under the headings Proposal 4. Ratification of the Selection of Independent Auditors—Independent Auditors’ Fees
Aggregate fees for professional services rendered and Services and Proposal 4. Ratification of the Selection of Independent Auditors—Pre-Approval Policy in our 2022 Proxy Statement. This information is incorporated by our independent auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, are set forth in the table below (in thousands). All fees below include out-of-pocket expenses.reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
115
 For the Year Ended
 December 29, 2018 December 30, 2017
Audit Fees(1)
$19,234
 $9,353
Audit-Related Fees(2)
442
 401
Tax Fees(3)
1,171
 1,009
All Other Fees(4)
46
 5
Total$20,893
 $10,768
(1)Include (a) the audit of our consolidated financial statements, including statutory audits of the financial statements of certain of our affiliates, and (b) the reviews of our unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements (quarterly financial statements). The increase from 2017 to 2018 primarily related to audit overruns associated with the procurement investigation, restatement, and impairment of goodwill and intangible assets.
(2)Include professional services in connection with accounting consultations and procedures related to various other audit and special reports.




(3)Include professional services in connection with tax compliance and advice.
(4)Consist principally of software license fees related to research and benchmarking.
Pre-Approval Policy
The Audit Committee’s policy is to pre-approve all audit and non-audit services provided by the independent auditors. These services may include audit services, audit-related services, tax services, and other permissible non-audit services. The pre-approval authority details the particular service or category of service that the independent auditors will perform. The Audit Committee’s policy also requires management to report at Audit Committee meetings throughout the year on the actual fees charged by the independent auditors for each category of service. The Audit Committee reviews this policy annually.
During the year, circumstances may arise when it may be necessary to engage the independent auditors for additional services not contemplated in the original pre-approval authority. In those instances, the Audit Committee approves the services before we engage the independent auditors. If pre-approval is needed before a scheduled Audit Committee meeting, the Audit Committee delegated pre-approval authority to its chair. The chair must report on such pre-approval decisions at the committee’s next regular meeting.
During fiscal year 2018, the Audit Committee pre-approved all audit and non-audit services provided by the independent auditors.
PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.
(a) Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedules
Schedules other than those listed above have been omitted either because such schedules are not required or are not applicable.
(b) The following exhibits are filed as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Annual Report:
Exhibit No.Descriptions
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4


2.5
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
116


2.10
3.1
3.2
3.3
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8


4.9
4.10
4.11
4.124.7
4.134.8
4.144.9
4.154.10
4.164.11
4.174.12
117


4.184.13
4.194.14
4.15
4.204.16
4.21
4.22
4.23
4.244.17


4.18
4.25
4.264.19
4.274.20
4.284.21
4.22
4.23
4.294.24
4.30
4.25
4.26
4.314.27
4.324.28
10.14.29
4.30
118


4.31
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
10.10
10.11


10.12
10.12
10.13
10.14
10.15
10.16
10.17
10.18
119


10.19
10.20
10.21
10.22
10.23
10.24
10.25
10.26
10.27
10.28
10.29
10.30
10.31
10.32
10.33
10.34
10.35
10.1321.1
10.14
10.15
10.16
10.17
10.18
10.19
10.20
10.21
10.22
10.23
21.1
24.122.1
23.1
24.1
31.1
31.2
120


32.1
32.2
101.1The following materials from The Kraft Heinz Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 29, 201825, 2021 formatted in XBRL (eXtensibleiXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Equity,Balance Sheets, (iv) the Consolidated Balance Sheets,Statements of Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, and (vii) document and entity information.*
104.1The cover page from The Kraft Heinz Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 25, 2021, formatted in inline XBRL.*
+The Company agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted attachment to the SEC on a confidential basis upon request.
++Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
*Filed herewith.
**Furnished herewith.


Item 16. Form 10-K Summary.
None.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
The Kraft Heinz Company
Date:June 7, 2019February 17, 2022
By:/s/ David H. KnopfPaulo Basilio
David H. KnopfPaulo Basilio
Executive Vice President and Global Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated:
SignatureTitleDate
/s/ Miguel PatricioChief Executive Officer and DirectorFebruary 17, 2022
Miguel Patricio(Principal Executive Officer)
SignatureTitleDate
/s/ Bernardo HeesPaulo BasilioChief Executive OfficerJune 7, 2019
Bernardo Hees(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ David H. KnopfExecutive Vice President and Global Chief Financial OfficerJune 7, 2019February 17, 2022
David H. KnopfPaulo Basilio(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)
/s/ Vince GarlatiVice President, Global ControllerJune 7, 2019February 17, 2022
Vince Garlati(Principal Accounting Officer)
Alexandre Behring*Chair of the Board
John T. Cahill*Vice Chair of the Board
John C. Pope*Lead Director
Gregory E. Abel*Director
João M. Castro-Neves*Director
Lori Dickerson Fouché*Director
Timothy Kenesey*Director
Elio Leoni Sceti*Director
Susan Mulder*Director
Alexandre Behring*Chairman of the Board
John T. Cahill*Vice Chairman of the Board
Gregory E. Abel*Director
Tracy Britt Cool*Director
Feroz Dewan*Director
Jeanne P. Jackson*Director
Jorge Paulo Lemann*Director
John C. Pope*Director
Marcel Hermann Telles*Director
Alexandre Van Damme*Director
George Zoghbi*Director
*By:/s/ David H. KnopfPaulo Basilio
David H. KnopfPaulo Basilio
Attorney-In-Fact
June 7, 2019February 17, 2022

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The Kraft Heinz Company
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
For the Years Ended December 29, 2018,25, 2021, December 30, 201726, 2020, and December 31, 201628, 2019
(in millions)
AdditionsDeductions
DescriptionBalance at Beginning of PeriodCharged to Costs and Expenses
Charged to Other Accounts(a)
Write-offs and ReclassificationsBalance at End of Period
Year ended December 25, 2021
Allowances related to trade accounts receivable$48 $$$(6)$48 
Allowances related to deferred taxes105 — (5)101 
$153 $$$(11)$149 
Year ended December 26, 2020
Allowances related to trade accounts receivable$33 $21 $— $(6)$48 
Allowances related to deferred taxes112 (3)— (4)105 
$145 $18 $— $(10)$153 
Year ended December 28, 2019
Allowances related to trade accounts receivable$24 $11 $— $(2)$33 
Allowances related to deferred taxes81 31 — — 112 
$105 $42 $— $(2)$145 
   Additions Deductions  
DescriptionBalance at Beginning of Period Charged to Costs and Expenses 
Charged to Other Accounts(a)
 Write-offs and Reclassifications Balance at End of Period
Year ended December 29, 2018
         
Allowances related to trade accounts receivable$23
 $8
 $
 $(7) $24
Allowances related to deferred taxes80
 1
 
 
 81
 $103
 $9
 $
 $(7) $105
Year ended December 30, 2017         
Allowances related to trade accounts receivable$20
 $8
 $1
 $(6) $23
Allowances related to deferred taxes89
 (9) 
 
 80
 $109
 $(1) $1
 $(6) $103
Year ended December 31, 2016         
Allowances related to trade accounts receivable$32
 $6
 $(4) $(14) $20
Allowances related to deferred taxes83
 6
 
 
 89
 $115
 $12
 $(4) $(14) $109
(a)Primarily relates to acquisitions and currency translation.
(a)
Primarily relates to acquisitions and currency translation.

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