CEO Ravi Saligram shared, "Fourth quarter results were in line with our expectations and brought to a close a difficult second half. The business continued to be impacted by a tough operating environment, including slowing consumer demand for general merchandise categories, as well as inventory reductions at retail. We have been taking decisive actions to effectively navigate the current environment, while positioning the organization for long-term success. Several weeks ago, we announced Project Phoenix through which we expect to further simplify and strengthen our company by leveraging the scale and power of One Newell to optimize our cost structure and operate more efficiently. We expect the new operating model to unlock additional growth opportunities for the business over time and bring us even closer to our customers and consumers.”

Chris Peterson, President, said, “During 2022, we meaningfully reduced complexity, realized strong productivity savings and drove significant progress in our supply chain transformation journey through Project Ovid. We expect many of the headwinds the company experienced in the second half of 2022 to persist in 2023, as we plan for a recessionary environment. We are focused on improving Newell's financial performance by strengthening its cash flow and balance sheet, driving gross margin improvement and overhead savings, while positioning the organization for future growth through capability investments that enhance operational excellence and create value for our stakeholders.”

To read more about our Q4 and Full Year financial results, please read our press release.