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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the year ended December 31, 2024
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM
TO
Commission File Number 1-00087
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
New Jersey
16-0417150
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
343 State Street, Rochester, New York
14650
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 356-3259
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share
KODK
New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
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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 ☒ No ☐
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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.
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The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the Registrant, based on the closing price of the shares of Common
Stock on June 28, 2024, was approximately $345 million.
The number of shares of Registrant’s Common Stock outstanding as of March 6, 2025 was 80.6 million.
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III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Eastman Kodak Company
Form 10-K
December 31, 2024
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Part I
Item 1.
Business
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Item 1A.
Risk Factors
7
Item 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
26
Item 1C.
Cybersecurity
26
Item 2.
Properties
28
Item 3.
Legal Proceedings
29
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
29
Information About Our Executive Officers
29
Part II
Item 5.
Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
31
Item 6.
Reserved
32
Item 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
33
Liquidity and Capital Resources
41
Item 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
51
Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
52
Item 9.
Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
115
Item 9A.
Controls and Procedures
115
Item 9B.
Other Information
116
Item 9C.
Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections
116
Part III
Item 10.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
117
Item 11.
Executive Compensation
117
Item 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
118
Item 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
118
Item 14.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
118
Part IV
Item 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
119
Index to Exhibits
120
Item 16.
Form 10-K Summary
124
Signatures
125
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
When used in this report, unless otherwise indicated, “we,” “our,” “us,” the “Company” and “Kodak” refer to the consolidated company on the basis of
consolidation described in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Form 10-
K Report.
Kodak is a global manufacturer focused on commercial print and advanced materials and chemicals. With 79,000 patents earned over 130 years of research
and development ("R&D"), Kodak believes in the power of technology and science to enhance what the world sees and creates. Kodak's innovative, award-
winning products, combined with its customer-first approach, make us the partner of choice for commercial printers worldwide. Kodak is committed to
environmental stewardship, including industry leadership in developing sustainable solutions for print.
The Company was founded by George Eastman in 1880 and incorporated in 1901 in the State of New Jersey. Kodak is headquartered in Rochester, New York.
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS
Kodak’s operations are classified into three reportable segments: Print, Advanced Materials and Chemicals, and Brand. The balance of Kodak’s continuing
operations, which do not meet the criteria of a reportable segment, are reported in All Other and primarily represent the Eastman Business Park ("EBP")
operations.
Print
The Print segment is comprised of four lines of business: the Prepress Solutions business, the Prosper business, the Software business and the
Electrophotographic Printing Solutions business. Print segment products include digital offset plate offerings and computer-to-plate (“CTP”) imaging
solutions, high-quality digital printing solutions using electrically charged toner-based technology, production press systems, consumables (primarily ink),
inkjet components, software and services. The Print segment serves a variety of commercial industries, including commercial print, direct mail, book
publishing, newspapers and magazines and packaging/labels. Print products are sold to customers through both a direct sales team as well as indirectly
through dealers and channel partners. Key competitors are Fuji, EC03, HP, Canon, Ricoh and Screen. Products and services included in Kodak’s offerings are
described below.
This segment is experiencing challenges from higher raw material and other supply chain costs, competitive pricing pressures and declines in volume. Refer
to the Business Overview and Strategy section of Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for
additional information on the opportunities and challenges related to the Print segment.
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Prepress Solutions:
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The Prepress Solutions business provides digital offset plate offerings and CTP imaging solutions.
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The goal of Prepress Solutions is to pursue a contract-based, stable and recurring cash flow-generative business model. The average duration of
customer contracts is two years. These contracts generate recurring revenue. The core of the business is the manufacturing of aluminum digital
printing plates of varying sizes. These plates can be as small as 23cm x 27cm and as large as 126cm x 287cm. Unexposed plates are sold to commercial
printing companies for use in the offset printing process. Kodak also manufactures equipment, known as CTP equipment, which images the plates
with a laser. The offset printing process transfers ink from the plate onto a rubber blanket and then onto the substrate to be printed. Due to the
nature of the imaging and printing process, a new plate must be used for each printing run. As a result, there is a recurring revenue stream from the
sale of these plates.
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The Digital offset plate offerings include KODAK SONORA Process Free Plates. Instead of the traditional process in which a plate is run through
processing equipment containing a solution of developer, chemicals and water to set the image, KODAK SONORA Process Free Plates enable printers
to set the image on the platesetter, then go directly to press. Processing variability is eliminated, so process-free plate users benefit from more
consistent and stable plates. The solution is designed to be a much more environmentally friendly approach that could eliminate all processing
chemicals, water and excess energy and waste from the plate-making process. These plates are designed to deliver cost savings and efficiency for
customers and promote environmental sustainability practices.
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On September 1, 2019 Kodak established a strategic relationship with Lucky HuaGuang Graphics Co. Ltd (“HuaGuang”) in the People’s Republic of
China. The relationship is comprised of an agreement under which Kodak sold its shares of the Kodak (China) Graphic Communication Co. Ltd. entity,
which included the offset printing plates facility in Xiamen, China, and related assets and liabilities, to HuaGuang; a supply agreement for HuaGuang
to help Kodak fulfill customer demand; and a license agreement under which Kodak licensed its plates technology, including its Sonora Process Free
plates technology, to HuaGuang with the intent of expanding the plates market in China.
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Prosper:
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The Prosper business product offerings include PROSPER press systems and PROSPER components, based on KODAK’s Continuous Inkjet Technologies
KODAK Stream and ULTRASTREAM, along with KODACHROME and KODAK EKTACOLOR Inks and KODAK OPTIMAX Primers. Examples include the
PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press and the PROSPER ULTRA 520 Press, which is powered by ULTRASTREAM, Kodak’s 4th generation inkjet technology, which
Kodak believes delivers exceptional quality at the fastest speeds, even on the most demanding jobs with heavy ink coverage on glossy and coated
papers.
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In addition to Kodak-branded presses, PROSPER print head components are integrated into original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) partner
products and systems. Applications include publishing, commercial print, direct mail, packaging, and décor. The modular and scalable design of print
heads powered by our ULTRASTREAM inkjet technology facilitates integration in print widths from 104 – 2500 mm (4” – 98”) for applications on
paper, film, plastic, and other substrates, expanding the footprint of inkjet printing to take on the challenges of a new age of digital printing.
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Sales of PROSPER presses and components result in recurring revenue from sales of KODACHROME and KODAK EKTACOLOR Inks and KODAK
OPTIMAX Primers and equipment service. The level of recurring revenue depends on the application for which the equipment is used, which drives
the total number of pages printed and, therefore, the amount of ink usage. Kodak also generates revenue through the sale of other consumables
including refurbished jetting modules and service.
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The Prosper business also includes KODAK VERSAMARK products which are the predecessor products to the Prosper business. Kodak has ceased
manufacturing VERSAMARK Press Systems. Users of KODAK VERSAMARK products continue to purchase ink and other consumables as well as service
from Kodak. Applications of the VERSAMARK products include publishing, transactional, commercial print and direct mail.
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Software:
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The Software business offers a leading suite of solutions for print production workflow, including the PRINERGY workflow production software, by
providing customer value through automation, web integration and integration with other Kodak products and third-party offerings. Production
workflow software is used by customers to manage digital and conventional print content from file creation to output. Production workflow software
manages content and color, reduces manual errors and helps customers manage the collaborative creative process. Kodak believes it is a leader in
production workflow solutions for the commercial print and packaging industries. Kodak added its cloud-based PRINERGY On Demand Platform to its
PRINERGY offerings in 2022.
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The Software business includes digital front-end controllers which manage the delivery of personalized content to digital presses while controlling
color and print consistency.
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Electrophotographic Printing Solutions:
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NEXFINITY printers produce high-quality, differentiated printing of short-run, personalized print applications, such as direct mail, books, marketing
collateral and photo products.
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Kodak ceased manufacturing of NEXFINITY printers effective December 2022. Kodak continues to offer ink and other consumables as well as provide
service to its installed base of printers.
Net sales for the Prepress Solutions business accounted for 54%, 56% and 59% of Kodak’s total net revenue for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023
and 2022, respectively.
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Advanced Materials and Chemicals
The Advanced Materials and Chemicals segment is comprised of four lines of business: the Industrial Film and Chemicals business, the Motion Picture
business, the Advanced Materials and Functional Printing business and the IP Licensing and Analytical Services business. Kodak’s Advanced Materials and
Chemicals products are distributed directly by Kodak and indirectly through dealers. Kodak Alaris, a professional and consumer still photographic film and
chemicals customer, represented approximately 33% of total Advanced Materials and Chemicals segment revenues in 2024 and 34% and 32% in 2023 and
2022, respectively. Products and services included in Kodak’s offerings are described below.
The Advanced Materials and Chemicals segment includes the Kodak Research Laboratories which conduct research, develop new product or new business
opportunities such as Kodak's growth initiatives of printed electronics, light blocking treatment for fabrics and diagnostic test reagents and file patent
applications for its inventions and innovations.
The Advanced Materials and Chemicals segment also manages licensing of its intellectual property to third parties and is a supporting participant for any
licensing of Kodak intellectual property to a third party. Kodak maintains a large worldwide portfolio of pending applications and issued patents.
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Industrial Film and Chemicals:
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Offers professional and consumer still photographic film, as well as industrial film, including films used by the electronics industry to produce printed
circuit boards.
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Includes related component businesses: Specialty Chemicals; Solvent Recovery; and Polyester Film. Specialty Chemicals include unregulated key
starting materials (“KSMs”) for pharmaceuticals. Kodak intends to continue organic expansion of its KSM production and is exploring opportunities to
further expand its pharmaceutical offerings. Specialty Chemicals also includes materials for batteries (e.g., electric vehicles ("EV") and others) and
specific functional materials for personal care products.
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Offers specialty inks and dispersions to third parties.
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Offers coating and product commercialization services: offerings include both pilot-scale and production scale roll-to-roll coating capabilities utilizing
Kodak’s assets and know-how to commercialize and manufacture third-party products. This includes the growth initiative for coated substrates for
components used in cell and battery pack assembly.
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Motion Picture:
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Includes the motion picture film business serving the entertainment industry. Motion picture products are sold directly to studios, external
laboratories, distributors, and independent filmmakers.
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Kodak motion picture film processing laboratories offer onsite processing services at strategic locations in the U.S. and Europe.
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Advanced Materials and Functional Printing:
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Advanced Materials develops solutions for component smart materials based on the materials science inventions and innovations from the research
laboratories. There are multiple applications that Kodak contemplates addressing in this category, one of which is light blocking particles for black out
window treatments. Kodak has installed a production-scale machine to coat fabrics in Eastman Business Park, located in Rochester, NY. A second
application is a specialized functional film being manufactured for use by a 3D printing customer. A third application is the process development work
for launching Kodak’s diagnostic test reagents as preparation for the opening of a cGMP facility within an existing building at Eastman Business Park
to manufacture regulated pharmaceutical materials for healthcare applications.
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Functional Printing concentrates on contract manufacturing, development partnerships, and/or licensing opportunities in very high-resolution micro-
3D printing solutions such as printed electronics, printed transparent heaters, and printed transparent antennas. Development partnerships may
include non-recurring engineering payments for Kodak’s efforts to further develop such technologies into components or sub-systems for their
products. Also, a portfolio of products is offered to enable others to utilize functional printing.
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IP Licensing and Analytical Services:
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Kodak actively seeks opportunities to leverage its patents and associated technology in licensing and/or cross-licensing deals to support both revenue
growth and its ongoing businesses. While revenues from these licensing activities tend to be unpredictable in nature, this segment carries the
potential for revenue generation from intellectual property licensing and new materials businesses. Kodak also provides a wide range of analytical
services to external clients at competitive rates.
Refer to the Business Overview and Strategy section of Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for
additional information on the opportunities related to Advanced Materials and Chemicals growth initiatives.
Net sales for Industrial Film and Chemicals business accounted for 21%, 18% and 15% of Kodak’s total net revenue for the years ended December 31, 2024,
2023 and 2022, respectively.
Brand
The Brand segment includes licensing of the Kodak brand to third parties. Kodak currently licenses its brand for use with a range of products including digital,
instant print and 35mm film cameras, printing and scanning consumer use devices, eyewear, batteries and apparel. Kodak intends to continue efforts to grow
its portfolio of brand licenses to generate both ongoing royalty streams and upfront payments. Brand licensees use the Kodak brand on their own products
and use their own distribution channels.
RAW MATERIALS
The raw materials used by Kodak are many and varied and are generally readily available. Lithographic aluminum is the primary material used in the
manufacture of offset printing plates. Kodak procures lithographic aluminum coils from several suppliers with pricing largely based on prevailing market
prices for aluminum. Electronic components are used in the manufacturing of commercial printers and other electronic devices. The film and chemicals
business uses many raw materials, including silver, from a broad range of suppliers. While most raw materials are generally available from multiple sources,
certain key electronic components, other components and specialty chemicals included in the finished goods manufactured by Kodak and manufactured by
and purchased from Kodak’s third-party suppliers are obtained from single or limited sources, which subjects Kodak to supply risks. Refer to Item 1A, "Risk
Factors" and the Executive Overview section of Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for a
discussion of the impact of the economic environment and other global events for additional information.
SEASONALITY OF BUSINESS
Printing equipment and plate unit sales generally are higher in the fourth quarter, resulting from customer or industry budgeting practices and buying
patterns.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Kodak's general practice is to protect its investment in research and development and its freedom to use its inventions by obtaining patents. The ownership
of these patents contributes to Kodak's ability to provide industry-leading products. Kodak holds portfolios of patents in several areas important to its
business, including specific technologies such as lithographic printing plates and related equipment systems; digital printing workflow and color management
proofing systems; key press components and toners for color and black-and-white electrophotographic printing systems; commercial inkjet writing systems
and components, presses and inks; custom and specialty materials for 3D printing, functional printing materials, material formulations, and deposition
modalities; engineered microparticles for specific functions; and security materials. Each of these areas is important to existing and emerging business
opportunities that bear directly on Kodak's overall business performance.
In addition to patents, Kodak’s intellectual property includes know-how in many of the areas noted above, but in other businesses as well, such as color
negative films, processing and print films, and manufacturing of unregulated KSMs for the pharmaceutical industry.
Kodak's major products are not dependent upon one single, material patent. Rather, the technologies that underlie Kodak's products are supported by an
aggregation of patents having various remaining lives and expiration dates along with know-how and trade secrets. There is no individual patent, or group of
patents, whose expiration is expected to have a material impact on Kodak's results of operations.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
Kodak is subject to a wide variety of increasingly stringent federal, state, local, and foreign environmental laws and regulations, including laws addressing the
discharge of pollutants into the air and water, the management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes, and the cleanup of contaminated sites. It
is Kodak’s policy to carry out its business activities in a manner consistent with sound health, safety and environmental management practices and to comply
with applicable health, safety and environmental laws and regulations. Kodak continues to engage in programs for environmental, health and safety
protection and control.
A liability for environmental remediation and other environmental costs is accrued when it is considered probable that a liability has been incurred and the
amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. Environmental costs and accruals are presently not material to Kodak’s operations, cash flows or financial
position. Although there is no assurance that existing or future environmental laws applicable to operations or products will not have a material adverse
effect on operations, cash flows or financial condition, Kodak does not currently anticipate material expenditures to comply with environmental laws and
regulations.
Kodak is focused on developing and delivering products and technologies that can drive sustainability and profitability by increasing operational efficiency,
minimizing resource use, reducing costs over time and empowering customers to meet their own sustainability objectives.
The opportunity to reduce the environmental impact of its products and services is especially great for print products, as commercial printing has historically
been a significant source of waste and pollution. Kodak continues to develop in-house life cycle assessment and carbon footprint capabilities, which will help
identify where the environmental footprint of Kodak’s products can be further reduced.
HUMAN CAPITAL
As of the end of 2024, Kodak employed approximately 3,900 employees across 29 countries. Kodak’s success depends on identifying, attracting, engaging,
developing, and retaining a highly skilled workforce in multiple areas within Kodak. Outside the U.S. there are employees in certain countries that are
represented by unions or similar organizations, such as works councils, or are covered by collective bargaining agreements.
Kodak utilizes temporary staffing programs to develop a pipeline of talent and provide additional support during peak periods. This includes working closely
with local schools to provide apprentice and intern programs. Less than 2% of its workforce is temporary.
The Company has a code of conduct policy that requires the fair treatment of all employees and a zero tolerance policy for harassment or intimidation.
Kodak conducts code of conduct training with employees and managers on an annual basis.
Health, Wellness and Safety
Kodak is dedicated to driving continuous safety improvement across its operations. Kodak’s approach includes identifying and mitigating risk, targeted
training, information sharing on safe work practices, and thorough analysis of incidents and near misses, implementing preventative measures and
performing reviews to ensure the hazard has been eliminated.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
Kodak files many reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) (www.sec.gov), including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on
Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. These reports, and amendments to these reports, are made available free of charge as soon as reasonably
practicable after being electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC. They are available through Kodak's website at www.Kodak.com. To reach the SEC
filings, follow the links to Company, About Us, Investor Center, Financials and then SEC Filings.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Kodak operates in rapidly changing economic and technological environments which present numerous risks and uncertainties. The risk factors described
below, if realized, could have a material adverse effect on Kodak’s business, financial condition, and results of operations and make an investment in our
securities risky. Some of the factors, events, and contingencies discussed below may have occurred in the past, but the disclosures below are not
representations as to whether or not the factors, events, or contingencies have occurred in the past, and instead reflect Kodak’s beliefs and opinions as to
the factors, events, or contingencies that could materially and adversely affect Kodak in the future. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the
only ones Kodak faces. Kodak’s operations could also be affected by factors, events, or uncertainties that are not presently known to Kodak or that Kodak
currently does not consider to present significant risks to Kodak’s business. Therefore, you should not consider the following risks to be a complete
statement of all the potential risks or uncertainties that Kodak faces. You should carefully consider these risks and
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uncertainties in addition to other information contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) section and the consolidated financial statements and related notes.
Summary of Risk Factors
The following is a summary of the risk factors Kodak faces. The list is not exhaustive, and investors should read this “Risk Factors” section in full. Some of the
risks Kodak faces include:
Summary of Risks Related to Kodak’s Business and Operations
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Kodak’s business, financial condition and results of operations have been and may continue to be adversely affected by global economic and
geopolitical conditions, including wars and other hostilities, medical epidemics, inflation, fluctuations in interest rates, changes in trade policies,
including tariffs or other trade restrictions or the threat of such actions, and slowdowns in customer demand.
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The ability to generate positive operating cash flows will be necessary for Kodak to continue to operate our business.
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Kodak’s ability to receive reversion proceeds from the termination and liquidation of the Kodak Retirement Income Plan (KRIP), if any, and the
amount and timing of such receipts, are subject to factors beyond Kodak’s control.
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If Kodak is unable to continue successful development, funding, and commercialization of products in businesses upon which we are focused or
do so within an acceptable timeframe, Kodak’s financial performance could be adversely affected.
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If Kodak is unable to successfully or timely implement cost structure reductions, Kodak’s business, financial condition and results of operations
could be negatively affected.
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The loss of one or more of Kodak’s key personnel, or our failure to attract and retain other highly qualified personnel in the future, could harm
our business.
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If Kodak cannot effectively anticipate or rapidly respond to technology trends and develop and market new products to respond to changing
customer needs and preferences, our revenue, earnings and cash flow could be adversely affected.
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Kodak is exposed to risks associated with expanding into related or new markets and industries.
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Kodak’s investment in new products and services may not achieve expected returns.
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If Kodak does not manage product reliability, yield and quality, our product launch plans may be delayed, our financial results may be adversely
impacted, and our reputation may be harmed.
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Aging manufacturing facilities and equipment could lead to failures of equipment and systems.
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If Kodak fails to manage distribution of our products and services properly, our revenue, gross margins and earnings could be adversely
impacted.
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If Kodak cannot protect the intellectual property rights on which our business depends, or if third parties assert that we violate their intellectual
property rights, our revenue, earnings, expenses and liquidity may be adversely impacted.
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Cyber-attacks or other data security incidents that disrupt Kodak’s operations or result in the breach or other compromise of proprietary of
confidential information about our workforce, our customers, or other third parties could disrupt our business, harm our reputation, cause us to
lose customers, and expose us to costly regulatory enforcement and litigation, any of which could lead to material adverse effects on Kodak’s
results of operations, business and financial condition.
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Failure to successfully manage the development and improvement of IT systems could diminish or delay any anticipated efficiencies and
operational improvements, and our operations and business could be disrupted.
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Emerging issues related to development and use of artificial intelligence ("AI") could give rise to legal or regulatory action, damage our
reputation or otherwise materially harm our business.
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Kodak’s inability to effectively complete and manage strategic transactions could adversely impact our business performance, including our
financial results.
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If the reputation of Kodak or its brand erodes significantly, it could have a material impact on our financial results.
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Increased competition, including price competition, could have a material adverse impact on Kodak’s revenue, gross margins, cash flow and
market share.
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Business disruptions could seriously harm Kodak’s future revenue and financial condition.
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Kodak relies on third-party suppliers and service providers to support our manufacturing, logistics, and business operations and faces the risks
associated with reliance on external business partners.
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Due to the nature of the products we sell and Kodak’s worldwide distribution, Kodak is exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange
rates, interest rates and commodity costs which, together with the impacts of changes in trade policies, including tariffs or other trade
restrictions or the threat of such actions, may adversely impact our results of operations and financial position.
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Kodak faces additional costs and risks associated with our worldwide business operations.
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An inability to provide competitive financing arrangements to Kodak’s customers or extension of credit to customers whose creditworthiness
deteriorates could adversely impact our revenue, profitability and financial position.
Summary of Risks Related to Kodak’s Indebtedness and Access to Capital Markets
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The Company’s substantial monetary obligations require a portion of our cash flow to be used to fund other obligations rather than be invested
in the business and could adversely affect our ability to fund our operations.
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The availability of letters of credit under the Amended and Restated Letter of Credit Facility Agreement ("Amended and Restated L/C Facility
Agreement") is limited by the amount of cash on deposit with the administrative agent.
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Kodak may desire additional capital funding and such capital may not be available to us and/or may be limited.
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There can be no assurance the Company will be able to comply with the terms of our various credit facilities.
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The current non-investment grade status and Kodak’s financial condition may adversely impact Kodak’s commercial operations, increase our
liquidity requirements and increase the cost of refinancing opportunities. We may not have adequate liquidity to post required amounts of
additional collateral.
Summary of Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Risks
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Legal proceedings and governmental investigations could have a material adverse effect on our business operations and prospects, reputation,
financial condition, results of operations and stock price.
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Our business and financial condition can be impaired by improper conduct by any of our employees, agents, or business partners.
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Failure to comply with privacy, data protection and cyber security laws and regulations could have a materially adverse effect on Kodak’s
reputation, results of operations or financial condition.
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Failure to comply with environmental laws and regulations or liabilities imposed as a result of such laws and regulations could have an adverse
effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
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Failure to effectively manage Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)-related expectations could impact Kodak's operational success,
financial performance and investor confidence.
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If Kodak fails to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results, which
could have a material adverse effect on Kodak’s operations, investor confidence in our business and the trading prices of our securities.
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Kodak may have additional tax liabilities.
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Changes in trade policies, including tariffs or other trade restrictions or the threat of such actions, may have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition and results of operations.
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Kodak’s future pension and other postretirement benefit plan costs and required level of contributions could be unfavorably impacted by
changes in actuarial assumptions, market performance of plan assets and obligations imposed by legislation or pension authorities which could
adversely affect our financial position, results of operations, and cash flow.
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Kodak may be required to recognize impairments in the value of our trade name and/or other long-lived assets which could adversely affect our
results of operations.
Summary of Risks Related to the Company’s Common Stock
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The conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock into shares of the Company’s common stock may dilute the value for
the current holders of the Company’s common stock.
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The holder of the Series C Preferred Stock may influence the composition of the Board and future actions taken by the Board.
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The resale of the Company’s common stock may adversely affect the price of our common stock.
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The resale of a significant portion of the Company’s securities or certain accumulations or transfers of the Company’s securities could result in a
change of control of the Company and the loss of favorable tax attributes.
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The Company’s stock price has been and may continue to be volatile.
Risks Related to Kodak’s Business and Operations
Kodak’s business, financial condition and results of operations have been and may continue to be adversely affected by global economic and geopolitical
conditions, including the impact of wars and other hostilities, medical epidemics, inflation, fluctuations in interest rates, changes in trade policies,
including tariffs or other trade restrictions or the threat of such actions, and slowdowns in customer demand.
Worsening global economic conditions, including those associated with the war in Ukraine, the conflicts involving Israel, medical epidemics, heightened
levels of inflation, fluctuations in interest rates and changes in trade policies, including tariffs or other trade restrictions or the threat of such actions, could
have material adverse impacts on Kodak’s business, cash flows, employees, suppliers, customers, and others’ ability to conduct business, including increased
operational costs, extended business shutdowns, reduced operations, restrictions or interruptions in shipping, manufacturing or installing products, reduced
consumer demand and the reduced ability of our customers to make payments. Accounts receivable and past due accounts could increase due to a decline in
our customers’ ability to pay, and our liquidity, including our ability to use credit lines, could be negatively impacted by failures of financial instrument
counterparties, including banks and other financial institutions.
Due to the global economic impact of the war in Ukraine, the conflicts involving Israel, medical epidemics, heightened levels of inflation, fluctuations in
interest rates and uncertainty in the U.S trade policy, we have and may continue to experience additional operating costs due to increased cost of energy,
shipping, raw materials and labor, limited availability of raw materials and component products, delays in shipping and transportation and a decline in
customer demand. Kodak’s products contain aluminum, silver, petroleum-based or other commodity-based raw materials, the prices of which have
significantly increased, and could continue to increase. Ongoing disruptions in our supply chain could affect our ability to continue to meet customer demand
for our products and services. Continued or worsening operational and global economic conditions could materially affect our business, financial condition
or results of operations. The extent to which the global economic conditions affect our results will depend on future developments, which are highly
uncertain and cannot be predicted. This includes new information which may emerge concerning the continued impact of the war in Ukraine and the
conflicts involving Israel, any escalation thereof, and the impact of the international response thereto. For additional discussion regarding known impacts of
the war in Ukraine, the conflicts involving Israel and the global economic environment, see Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations“ in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The ability to generate positive operating cash flows will be necessary for Kodak to continue to operate our business.
Continued investment, capital needs, restructuring payments, dividends and servicing Kodak’s debt require a significant amount of cash and we may not be
able to generate sufficient cash to fund these activities, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Kodak has
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such cash flow from operations with financing and monetization transactions over the past several years. Kodak's businesses may not grow or continue to
generate the same or enough cash flow.
It may take Kodak longer than planned to generate consistent positive cash flow from operations, which would have a material adverse effect on our liquidity
and financial position. If Kodak is unable to generate positive cash flow from operations for an extended period in the future or to adequately supplement
such cash flow from operations, our ability to continue as a going concern could be impaired or limited.
Kodak’s ability to generate cash is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legal, regulatory and other factors beyond our control. There are no
assurances:
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Kodak’s businesses will generate sufficient cash flow from operations;
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Kodak will be able to repatriate or move cash to locations where and when it is needed;
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Kodak will meet all conditions associated with borrowings or issuing letters of credit under the Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement;
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Kodak will realize cost savings, earnings growth or operating improvements resulting from the execution of our business and restructuring
plan;
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Kodak will not have to expend cash defending lawsuits regardless of the merits of any claims raised; or
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Future sources of funding will be available in amounts sufficient to enable funding of our liquidity needs.
Kodak’s business may not generate cash flow in an amount sufficient to enable us to pay the principal or mandatory redemption price of, or interest and
dividends on, the senior secured first lien term loans (the “Term Loans”) borrowed under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Credit
Agreement"), dated June 30, 2023, by and among the Company, the lenders party thereto (the “Term Loan Lenders”), and Alter Domus (US) LLC, as
Administrative Agent (the “Term Loan Credit Agreement”), the 4.0% Series B Convertible Preferred Stock of the Company (the “Series B Preferred Stock”),
and the 5.0% Series C Convertible Preferred Stock of the Company (the “Series C Preferred Stock”), or to fund Kodak’s other liquidity needs, including
working capital, capital expenditures, product development efforts, restructuring actions, collateral requirements, strategic acquisitions, investments and
alliances and other general corporate requirements.
If Kodak cannot fund our liquidity needs, we will have to take actions, such as reducing or delaying capital expenditures, product development efforts,
strategic acquisitions, and investments and alliances; selling additional assets; restructuring or refinancing the Company’s debt; or seeking additional equity
capital. Such actions could increase the Company’s debt, negatively impact customer confidence in our ability to provide products and services, reduce our
ability to raise additional capital and delay sustained profitability. There are no assurances any of these actions could, if necessary, be taken on commercially
reasonable terms, or at all, or they would satisfy Kodak’s liquidity needs.
Kodak’s ability to receive reversion proceeds from the termination and liquidation of the Kodak Retirement Income Plan (KRIP), if any, and the amount
and timing of such receipts, are subject to factors beyond Kodak’s control.
On January 21, 2025, the Board of Directors of Kodak approved the termination of KRIP effective March 31, 2025, and no further benefits will accrue under
KRIP following such date. Following the determination and satisfaction of KRIP’s liabilities, Kodak should be entitled to a reversion of any remaining KRIP
assets subject to tax obligations and the funding of a qualified defined benefit retirement plan as a replacement for KRIP. Kodak’s receipt of reversion
proceeds, if any, the amount of such proceeds and the timing of any such receipt are subject to factors beyond its control, including the actual amounts
realized from the monetization of KRIP’s assets, the timing of conversion of KRIP’s investments into cash or other liquid assets, fluctuations in the amount of
KRIP’s liabilities and the effectiveness of KRIP’s hedging strategy to mitigate such fluctuations, the availability of an annuity product to satisfy KRIP’s annuity
obligations at an acceptable cost and on acceptable terms, the ability to engage an independent fiduciary and otherwise satisfy applicable fiduciary duties,
any claims or lawsuits with respect to such matters or seeking to impede contemplated actions, regulatory review and approval of various aspects of the
terms of KRIP, KRIP’s activities, and the termination and liquidation process, and possible changes in laws, regulations, or processes relating to any of the
foregoing.
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If Kodak is unable to continue successful development, funding, and commercialization of products in businesses upon which we are focused or do so
within an acceptable timeframe, Kodak’s financial performance could be adversely affected.
Kodak has focused our investments in print, advanced materials, and chemicals. These investment areas include digital printing using commercial inkjet, high
resolution functional printing for electronic and optical solutions, specialty chemicals (including pharmaceutical and reagent products), coated materials used
in EV/energy storage batteries and smart materials for light control and 3D printing. Each of these businesses requires additional investment and may not be
successful. The introduction of successful innovative products at market competitive prices and the achievement of scale are necessary for Kodak to grow
these businesses, improve margins and achieve our financial objectives. Additionally, Kodak’s strategy is based on a number of factors and assumptions,
some of which are not within our control, such as the actions of third parties, including the geopolitical environment. There can be no assurance that we will
be able to successfully execute all or any elements of our strategy, or that Kodak’s ability to successfully execute our strategy will be unaffected by external
factors. If Kodak is unsuccessful in growing our investment businesses as planned, or perceiving the needs of our target customers, Kodak’s results of
operations, financial condition and liquidity could be adversely affected.
If Kodak is unable to successfully or timely implement cost structure reductions, Kodak’s business, financial condition and results of operations could be
negatively affected.
Kodak continues to rationalize our workforce and streamline operations to a leaner and more focused organization aligned with our business initiatives.
There are no assurances that workforce reductions, restructuring efforts and other cost-saving measures will be successful or the cost savings or other
beneficial results will be consistent with expectations. The extent of change across our organizational structure, senior leadership, culture, functional
alignment, outsourcing and other areas poses risks in the form of personnel capacity constraints and institutional knowledge loss that could lead to
diminished results, compliance issues, and harm to our reputation. If workforce reductions, restructuring efforts and other cost-saving measures are not
effectively managed, Kodak may also experience lost sales, harm to our business and customer relationships, adverse effects on employee morale, loss of key
employees or other retention issues, product delays and increased costs.
Finally, the timing and implementation of workforce reductions may require compliance with laws and regulations, including local labor laws, and the failure
to comply with such requirements may result in damages, fines and penalties. Any of these outcomes could negatively impact Kodak’s business, financial
condition, and results of operations.
The loss of one or more of Kodak’s key personnel, or our failure to attract and retain other highly qualified personnel in the future, could harm our
business.
In order to be successful, Kodak must continue to attract, retain and motivate executives and other key employees across the Company. Hiring and retaining
qualified executives, research and engineering professionals, and qualified sales representatives, particularly in Kodak’s targeted growth markets, is critical to
our future. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in increased attrition and significant shifts in the labor market and employee expectations. Given
our business is highly technical and specialized, it would be difficult to replace the loss of any of our key employees. The increased focus from the current
administration on immigration is also a factor in identifying technical and specialized talent. Kodak may be unable to attract and retain highly qualified
management and employees, particularly if we do not offer employment terms competitive with the rest of the market. Failure to attract and retain qualified
individuals, key leaders, executives and employees, or failure to develop and implement a viable succession plan, could result in inadequate depth of
institutional knowledge or skill sets, which could adversely affect Kodak’s business and results of operations.
If Kodak cannot effectively anticipate or rapidly respond to technology trends and develop and market new products to respond to changing customer
needs and preferences, our revenue, earnings and cash flow could be adversely affected.
Kodak generally sells our products in industries which are characterized by rapid technological changes, frequent new product and service introductions and
changing industry standards. Kodak’s success depends on our ability to offer differentiated solutions and technologies to capture market share and grow
scale. To do so, Kodak must continually develop and introduce new products and services in a timely manner to keep pace with technological developments
and achieve customer acceptance. In addition, the services and products we provide to customers may not or may no longer meet the needs of our
customers as the business models of our customers evolve. Kodak’s customers may decide to outsource their imaging and printing needs or may purchase
imaging and printing services from other suppliers in order to meet their needs. In addition, it is difficult to always successfully anticipate the products and
services our customers will demand. The success of Kodak’s business depends in part on our ability to identify and respond promptly to changes in customer
preferences, expectations and needs. If Kodak does not timely assess and respond to changing customer expectations, preferences and needs, our financial
condition, results of operations or cash flows could be adversely affected.
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If Kodak is unable to timely anticipate new technology trends, develop improvements to our current technology to address changing customer preferences,
and effectively communicate our businesses, products, and the markets we serve, our revenue, earnings and cash flow could be adversely affected.
The success of Kodak’s technology development efforts may be affected by the development efforts of our competitors, which may have more financial and
other resources to better ascertain technology trends, changing customer preferences, and changing business expectations or models. Kodak’s assessment
and response may as a result be incomplete or inferior when compared to our competitors, which could adversely affect our product roadmaps and
associated revenue streams.
Kodak has reduced the scope of its corporate-focused research and development activities. If our investment in research and product development is
inadequate, our response to changing customer needs and changing market dynamics may be too slow and this may adversely affect revenue streams from
new products and services.
Kodak is exposed to risks associated with expanding into related or new markets and industries.
As part of our growth strategy, we seek to continue to expand into related or new markets and industries, either with our existing products or with new
products developed internally, or those developed in collaboration with third parties, or obtained through acquisitions. Our ability to successfully expand our
business into related or new markets and industries may be adversely affected by a number of factors, including:
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the need to devote additional resources to develop new products for, and operate in, new markets;
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the need to develop new sales and technical marketing strategies, and to develop relationships with new customers;
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differing rates of profitability and growth among multiple businesses;
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our ability to anticipate demand, capitalize on opportunities, and avoid or minimize risks;
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the complexity of managing multiple businesses with variations in production planning, execution, supply chain management and logistics;
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the adoption of new business models, business processes and systems;
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the complexity of entering into and effectively managing strategic alliances or partnering opportunities;
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new materials, processes and technologies;
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the need to attract, motivate and retain employees with skills and expertise in these new areas;
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new and more diverse customers and suppliers, including some with limited operating histories, uncertain or limited funding, evolving business
models or locations in regions where we do not have, or have limited, operations;
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new or different competitors with potentially more financial or other resources, industry experience and established customer relationships;
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entry into new industries and countries, with differing levels of government involvement, laws and regulations, and business, employment and
safety practices and requirements;
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third parties’ intellectual property rights; and
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the need to comply with, or work to establish, industry standards and practices.
Kodak’s investment in new products and services may not achieve expected returns.
Commercial success depends on many factors, including innovation, manufacturing capability, and effective distribution and marketing. If customers do not
perceive Kodak’s latest offerings as providing significant new functionality or other value, they may reduce their purchases of new products or upgrades,
unfavorably affecting our revenue. That may mean Kodak does not achieve significant revenue from new product, service, and distribution channel
investments for several years, if at all.
New products and services may not be profitable, and even if they are profitable, operating margins for some new products and businesses may not be as
high as the margins Kodak has experienced historically. Developing new technologies is complex. It can require long development and testing periods.
Significant delays in new releases or significant problems in creating new products or services could adversely affect Kodak’s revenue.
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If Kodak does not manage product reliability, yield and quality, our product launch plans may be delayed, our financial results may be adversely impacted,
and our reputation may be harmed.
In developing, commercializing, manufacturing and servicing our products and services, Kodak must adequately address reliability and prevent yield and
other quality issues, including defects in our engineering, design and manufacturing processes, as well as defects in third-party components included in our
products.
Because Kodak’s products are sophisticated and complicated to develop and commercialize with rapid advances in technologies, the occurrence of defects
may increase, particularly with the introduction of new product lines.
Unanticipated issues with product performance may delay product launch plans which could result in additional expenses, lost revenue and earnings.
Although Kodak has established internal procedures to minimize risks which may arise from product quality issues, there can be no assurance we will be able
to eliminate or mitigate occurrences of these issues and associated liabilities. Product reliability, yield and quality issues can impair our relationships with
new or existing customers and adversely affect our brand image; product quality issues can result in recalls, warranty, or other service obligations and
litigation; and our reputation as a producer of high quality products could suffer, all of which could adversely affect our business as well as our financial
results.
Aging manufacturing facilities and equipment could lead to failures of equipment and systems and require capital investment.
Kodak’s manufacturing facilities are aged, and without significant updates to equipment and systems, will be more prone to failure. Capital improvements to
manufacturing facilities are planned but there is risk to manufacturing operations especially due to the complexity of the processes and technology and the
loss of knowledge as employees leave who are familiar with the processes and technology. The longer these updates are delayed the higher the risk due to
equipment failures, further obsolescence and additional loss of employees with the specific knowledge base. If Kodak’s equipment and systems experience a
critical failure, we could experience an interruption of operations, manufacturing delays, increased costs associated with repairs or redesigns of systems and
products, loss of sales and customers and damage to Kodak’s reputation, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations.
If Kodak fails to manage distribution of our products and services properly, our revenue, gross margins and earnings could be adversely impacted.
Kodak uses a variety of distribution methods to sell and deliver our products and services, including direct sales, third-party resellers, channel partners and
distributors. Successfully managing the interaction of direct and indirect channels across customer segments for our products and services is complex. Since
each distribution method has distinct risks and financial implications, Kodak’s failure to achieve the most advantageous delivery model for our products and
services could adversely affect our revenue and earnings.
If Kodak cannot protect the intellectual property rights on which our business depends, or if third parties assert that we violate their intellectual property
rights, our revenue, earnings, expenses and liquidity may be adversely impacted.
A key differentiator for Kodak in many of our businesses is our technological advantage over competitors’ products and solutions. Our technological
advantage is supported by Kodak’s intellectual property rights. Patent, copyright, trademark and trade secret laws in the United States and similar laws in
other countries, and non-disclosure, confidentiality and other types of agreements with Kodak’s employees, customers, suppliers and other parties, may not
be effective in establishing, maintaining, protecting and enforcing Kodak’s intellectual property rights.
Any of Kodak’s direct or indirect intellectual property rights could be challenged, invalidated, circumvented, infringed, diluted, disclosed or misappropriated,
or such intellectual property rights may not be sufficient to permit us to take advantage of current market trends or otherwise to provide competitive
advantages, which could result in costly product redesign efforts, discontinuance of certain product offerings or other competitive harm. Further, the laws of
certain countries do not protect proprietary rights to the same degree as the laws of the United States.
Therefore, in certain jurisdictions, Kodak may be unable to protect our proprietary technology adequately against unauthorized third-party copying,
infringement or use, which could adversely affect our competitive position. Also, some of Kodak’s businesses and some of our products rely on key
technologies developed or licensed by third parties and, because of the rapid pace of technological change in the information technology ("IT") industry, we
may not be able to obtain or continue to obtain licenses and technologies from relevant third parties on reasonable terms, or at all.
Kodak also licenses third parties to use our trademarks. In an effort to preserve our trademark rights, Kodak enters into license agreements with these third
parties which govern the use of our trademarks and requires our licensees to abide by quality control standards with respect to the goods and services they
provide under the trademarks. Although Kodak makes efforts to police the use of our trademarks by our licensees, there can be no assurance these efforts
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terms of their licenses. In the event Kodak’s licensees fail to do so, our trademark rights could be diluted and our reputation harmed by our licensees’
activities. Also, failure by Kodak and our licensees to sufficiently exploit any of Kodak’s trademarks in any markets could erode Kodak’s trademark rights with
respect to the relevant trademarks. Because the laws and enforcement regimes of certain countries do not protect proprietary rights to the same degree as
those in the United States, in certain jurisdictions Kodak may be unable to adequately prevent such unauthorized uses, which could result in impairment of
our trademark rights.
Kodak has made substantial investments in new, proprietary technologies and has filed patent applications and obtained patents to protect our intellectual
property rights in these technologies as well as the interests of our licensees. There can be no assurance Kodak’s patent applications will be approved, any
patents issued will be of sufficient scope or strength to provide us with meaningful protection, or such patents will not be challenged by third parties.
Furthermore, Kodak may fail to accurately predict all of the countries where patent protection will ultimately be desirable, and if we fail to timely file a
patent application in any such country, we may be precluded from doing so at a later date. The patents issuing may vary in scope of coverage depending on
the country in which such patents issue.
In addition, the intellectual property rights of others could inhibit Kodak’s ability to conduct our business. Other companies may hold patents on technologies
used in Kodak’s industries and some of these companies may be aggressively seeking to expand, enforce or license their patent portfolios. Third parties may
claim Kodak and our customers, licensees or other parties indemnified by us are infringing upon their intellectual property rights.
Such claims may be made by competitors seeking to block or limit Kodak’s access to certain markets. Additionally, certain individuals and groups have
purchased intellectual property assets for the sole purpose of making claims of infringement and attempting to extract settlements from companies like
Kodak. Even if we believe the claims are without merit, these claims may have the following negative impacts on our business:
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claims can be time consuming and costly to defend and may distract management’s attention and resources;
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claims of intellectual property infringement may require us to redesign affected products, enter into costly settlement or license agreements or
pay costly damage awards, or face a temporary or permanent injunction prohibiting us from marketing or selling certain of our products;
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even if we have an agreement with a third party to indemnify us against such costs, the indemnifying party may be unable to uphold such
party’s contractual obligations; and
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if we cannot or do not license the infringed technology at all, license the technology on reasonable terms or substitute similar technology from
another source, Kodak’s revenue and earnings could be adversely impacted.
Finally, Kodak uses open-source software in connection with some of our products and services. Companies which incorporate open-source software into
their products have, from time to time, faced claims challenging the ownership of open-source software and/or compliance with open-source license terms.
As a result, Kodak could be subject to suits by parties claiming ownership of what we believe to be open-source software or noncompliance with open-source
licensing terms. Some open-source software licenses require users who distribute open-source software as part of their software to publicly disclose all or
part of the source code to such software and/or make available any derivative works of the open-source code on unfavorable terms or at no cost. Any
requirement to disclose Kodak’s source code or pay damages for breach of contract could be harmful to our business results of operations and financial
condition.
Cyber-attacks or other data security incidents that disrupt Kodak’s operations or result in the breach or other compromise of proprietary of confidential
information about our workforce, our customers, or other third parties could disrupt our business, harm our reputation, cause us to lose customers, and
expose us to costly regulatory enforcement and litigation, any of which could lead to material adverse effects on Kodak’s results of operations, business
and financial condition.
To effectively manage our global business, Kodak depends on secure and reliable IT systems with accurate data. These systems and their underlying
infrastructure are provided by a combination of Kodak and third parties, and if unavailable or unreliable, could disrupt Kodak’s operations, causing delays or
cancellation of customer orders, impeding the manufacturing or delivery of products, delaying the reporting of financial results, or impacting other business
processes critical to running our business.
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Attacks on IT systems continue to grow in frequency, complexity and sophistication, and Kodak is regularly targeted by unauthorized parties using malicious
tactics, code and viruses. The techniques used to obtain unauthorized access, disable or degrade service, or sabotage systems change frequently, are
increasingly more complex and sophisticated and may be difficult to detect for long periods of time. Therefore, the system controls and security measures
Kodak and other third parties use to prevent, detect and respond to data or cyber security incidents may not be sufficient to anticipate and identify these
techniques or implement adequate or timely preventive or responsive measures.
Kodak’s IT systems contain critical information about our business, including intellectual property and confidential information of our customers, business
partners, and employees. Cyber-attacks, breaches or defects in our systems or those of third parties could result in unauthorized access to and misuse of our
information, corruption of data, or disruption of operations, any of which could have a material adverse impact on Kodak’s business and reputation. The
speed to closure of significant cyber security incidents may be influenced by the cooperation of governmental or law enforcement agencies, which is outside
of our control.
Kodak also provides IT-based products and services to our customers and operates services used by our customers and hosted by Kodak. A breach of our
security or reliability measures, or those of our third-party service providers, could negatively impact our customers’ operations or data privacy, which could
expose Kodak to liability and reputational harm.
We may be required to incur significant costs to protect against damage caused by cyber-attacks or data security incidents in the future. Such events may
expose us to unexpected liability, litigation, regulatory investigation and penalties, loss of customers’ business, unfavorable impact to business reputation,
any of which could lead to a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Failure to successfully manage the development and improvement of IT systems could diminish or delay any anticipated efficiencies and operational
improvements, and our operations and business could be disrupted.
Kodak is implementing improvements to IT systems to more effectively manage our global business and implement our strategic plans. If Kodak is unable to
successfully manage the development, improvement and transition of IT systems and unable to effectively design or execute controls over the development,
improvement and transition of IT systems, anticipated efficiencies and operational improvements may be delayed or diminished, and we may experience cost
overruns, disruption in our operations, or other business or reputational harm, any of which could have a material adverse effect on Kodak’s results of
operations, business and financial condition.
Emerging issues related to the development and use of artificial intelligence ("AI") could give rise to legal or regulatory action, damage our reputation, or
otherwise materially harm our business.
Our development and use of AI technology in our products and operations remains in the early phases. While we aim to develop and use AI responsibly and
attempt to mitigate ethical and legal issues presented by its use, we may ultimately be unsuccessful in identifying or resolving issues before they arise. AI
technologies are complex and rapidly evolving, and the technologies that we develop or use may ultimately be flawed and may not provide the benefits
sought to be achieved by the implementation of AI. Moreover, AI technology is subject to rapidly evolving domestic and international laws and regulations,
which could impose significant costs and obligations on us. This includes actual and pending orders and laws by the U.S. federal government, the European
Union and other jurisdictions in which we operate. Emerging regulations may also pertain to data privacy, data protection, and the ethical use of AI, as well
as clarifying intellectual property considerations. Our use of AI could give rise to legal or regulatory action or increased scrutiny or liability, and may damage
our reputation or otherwise materially harm our business.
Kodak’s inability to effectively complete and manage strategic transactions could adversely impact our business performance, including our financial
results.
From time to time, Kodak may be engaged in discussions with third parties regarding possible investments, acquisitions, strategic alliances, joint ventures,
divestitures, asset sales, spin-offs and outsourcing transactions and may enter into agreements relating to such transactions in order to further our business
objectives.
In order to successfully pursue strategic transactions, Kodak must identify suitable sellers, buyers and partners and successfully complete transactions, some
of which may be large and complex, and manage post-closing issues such as the elimination of any remaining post-sale costs related to divested businesses.
Transaction risk can be more pronounced for larger and more complicated transactions or when multiple transactions are pursued simultaneously. Strategic
transactions may involve the following risks and challenges that could negatively impact our results of operations and cash flows:
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the need to obtain required regulatory and other approvals;
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the need to integrate acquired or combined operations with our business;
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potential loss of key employees;
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difficulty in evaluating operating costs, infrastructure requirements, environmental and other liabilities, and other factors beyond our control;
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wrong, inaccurate, or changing business assumptions on which such acquisitions or combinations are predicated;
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potential lack of operating experience in new business or geographic areas;
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an increase in our expenses and working capital requirements;
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competition for strategic transactions, which may increase transaction costs and the ability to identify opportunities;
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management’s attention may be temporarily diverted; and
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the possibility we may be required to issue a substantial amount of additional equity or debt securities or assume additional debt in connection
with any such transactions.
There are no assurances Kodak will be able to consummate any strategic transactions which we undertake or, if consummated, Kodak will achieve the
anticipated levels of cash flows or realize synergies or other anticipated benefits from a strategic transaction. If Kodak fails to identify and successfully
complete transactions that further our strategic objectives, we may be required to expend resources to develop products and technology internally, we may
be at a competitive disadvantage or we may be adversely affected by negative market perceptions. Any of these factors could have an adverse effect on
Kodak’s revenue, gross margins and profitability.
If the reputation of Kodak or its brand erodes significantly, it could have a material impact on our financial results.
Kodak’s products and brand have worldwide recognition. Kodak’s reputation, and the reputation of our brand, form the foundation of our relationships with
key stakeholders and other constituencies, including customers, suppliers, distributors, channel partners, consumers and investors. Any harm to the
reputation of Kodak or our brand could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, business and financial condition. The value of Kodak’s
brand is reflected, in part, in our Brand segment, which licenses the Kodak brand for use by third parties in a wide range of products. Consumers and the
public may view the products and activities of brand licensees as the products and activities of Kodak. The measures Kodak undertakes to research and
manage licensee relationships and assess the quality of their products may not be sufficient to protect against legal proceedings and reputational harm in the
event that licensed products and services do not meet consumer expectations for quality and safety. Other factors that could dilute or damage the
reputation of Kodak and our brand include the failure of products and services to meet customer expectations, litigation and government investigations,
negative or inaccurate comments in the media, including social media, and failure to meet and manage customer and industry expectations regarding the
impact of our business on matters of social responsibility and environmental sustainability.
Increased competition, including price competition, could have a material adverse impact on Kodak’s revenue, gross margins, cash flow and market share.
The markets in which Kodak does business are highly competitive with large, entrenched, and well financed industry participants, many of which are larger
than Kodak. In addition, we encounter aggressive price competition for many of our products and services from numerous companies globally. Any of our
competitors may:
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foresee the course of market developments more accurately than Kodak does;
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sell superior products and provide superior services or offer a broader variety of products and services;
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have the ability to produce or supply similar products and services at a lower cost;
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have better access to materials and supplies and the ability to acquire materials and supplies at a lower cost;
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develop stronger relationships with our suppliers or customers;
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adapt more quickly to new technologies or evolving customer requirements; or
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have access to capital markets or other financing sources on more favorable terms.
As a result, Kodak may not be able to compete successfully with our competitors. Finally, we may not be able to maintain our operating costs or prices at
levels which would allow us to compete effectively. Kodak’s results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected by these and other
industry-wide pricing pressures. If our products, services and pricing are not sufficiently competitive with current and future competitors, we could also lose
market share, adversely affecting our revenue, gross margins and cash flow.
Business disruptions could seriously harm Kodak’s future revenue and financial condition.
Worldwide operations could be subject to earthquakes, power shortages or outages, internet, systems and telecommunications failures, cyber-attacks,
terrorism and other physical security threats, water shortages, tsunamis, floods, hurricanes, typhoons, fires, extreme weather conditions, failure of critical
infrastructure, medical epidemics, political or economic instability, including war and protests, and other natural or manmade disasters or business
interruptions, for which Kodak is predominantly self-insured. The occurrence of any of these business disruptions could cause disruptions to Kodak’s
operations or the operations of our suppliers, distributors and resellers, or customers and have a material adverse effect on Kodak’s results of operations and
financial condition.
Certain of Kodak’s critical business functions, including our manufacturing and field service operations, cannot be performed remotely, and an inability of
Kodak’s employees to physically work at our or our customers’ locations due to disruptions in service could harm Kodak’s operations, perhaps significantly.
The impact of these risks is greater in areas where products are manufactured at a sole or limited number of location(s), and where the sourcing of materials
is limited to a sole or limited base of suppliers, since any material interruption in operations in such locations or suppliers could impact Kodak’s ability to
provide a particular product or service for a period of time.
If our systems are disrupted or fail for any reason, both Kodak and our customers could experience data loss, financial loss, harm to reputation, or significant
business interruption. Any delays or failures caused by network outages, software or hardware failures, or other data processing disruptions, could result in
our inability to provide services in a timely fashion or at all. We may be required to incur significant costs to protect against damage caused by disruptions or
security breaches in the future. Such events may expose us to unexpected liability, litigation, regulatory investigation and penalties, loss of customers’
business, and unfavorable impact to business reputation, as a result of which there could be a material adverse effect on our business and results of
operations.
Kodak relies on third-party suppliers and service providers to support our manufacturing, logistics, and business operations and faces the risks associated
with reliance on external business partners.
Kodak relies on third-party suppliers for goods and services, many of which are unique, to support our manufacturing, logistics, and business operations. To
the extent we rely on third parties, we face the risks that those third parties may not be able to:
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Obtain supplies and materials necessary to deliver goods or services to Kodak;
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Mitigate the impact of labor shortages and/or other disruptions;
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Develop manufacturing methods appropriate to Kodak’s products;
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Maintain an adequate control environment; and
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Quickly respond to changes in customer demand for Kodak’s products.
Suppliers may choose to unilaterally withhold products, components or services. In addition, Kodak may experience shortages in supply and disruptions in
service and supply as a result of unexpected demand, product obsolescence, transportation and logistical limitations, and/or disruptions or production
difficulties at our suppliers, such as disruptions due to fires, medical epidemics, other natural disasters or events outside of a supplier’s control. In addition,
disruptions could result from a reduction in the number of our suppliers due to their own financial difficulties or a reduction in the products offered by such
suppliers. As a result of the loss of any supplier, or a substantial decrease in the availability of products from our suppliers, Kodak may be unable to meet our
customer commitments, our costs could be higher than planned, and our cash flows and the reliability of our products could be negatively impacted. Kodak
will vigorously enforce our contractual rights under such circumstances, but there is no guarantee we will be successful in preventing or mitigating the effects
of unilateral actions by our suppliers.
Other supplier problems that Kodak could encounter include electronic component shortages, interruption of IT services, risks related to the duration and
termination of our contracts with suppliers for components and materials, non-competitive pricing due to tariffs, and risks related to the ability to obtain
products, components or services from single source suppliers on favorable terms
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or at all. Hardware, applications and services, including cloud-based services, that we develop or procure from third-party suppliers may contain defects in
design or other problems that could compromise the integrity and availability of our services. The realization of any of these risks, should alternative third-
party relationships not be available or established, could cause interruptions in supply or increases in costs which might result in Kodak’s inability to meet
customer demand for our products, damage to our relationships with our customers, and reduced market share, all of which could adversely affect Kodak’s
results of operations and financial condition.
Any significant negative change in the payment terms that Kodak has with our suppliers could adversely affect our liquidity. There is a risk that Kodak’s key
suppliers could respond to any actual or apparent decrease in or any concern with our financial results or liquidity by requiring or conditioning their sale of
goods or services to Kodak on more stringent or more costly payment terms, such as by requiring standby letters of credit, earlier or advance payment of
invoices, payment upon delivery, or shorter payment terms. Kodak’s need for additional liquidity could significantly increase and our supply could be
materially disrupted if a significant portion of our key suppliers took one or more of the actions described above, which could have a material adverse effect
on our sales, customer satisfaction, cash flows, liquidity and financial position.
Due to the nature of the products we sell and Kodak’s worldwide distribution, Kodak is exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest
rates and commodity costs which, together with the impacts of changes in trade policies, including tariffs or other trade restrictions or the threat of such
actions, may adversely impact our results of operations and financial position.
As a result of Kodak’s global operating and financing activities, we are exposed to changes in currency exchange rates and interest rates, which may adversely
affect our results of operations and financial position.
Exchange rates and interest rates in markets in which we do business tend to be volatile and, at times, our sales and profitability can be negatively impacted
across all of our segments depending upon the value of the U.S. dollar and other major currencies such as the euro, the Japanese yen, the British pound and
the Chinese yuan. Tariffs or duties may also be imposed on exported products produced by Kodak, making such products less competitive in jurisdictions
imposing such tariffs or duties. If the global economic situation remains uncertain or worsens, there could be further volatility in changes in currency
exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices, which could have negative effects on Kodak’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
Kodak faces additional costs and risks associated with our worldwide business operations.
Kodak’s business is subject to additional costs and risks associated with doing business internationally, such as:
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support of multiple languages;
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recruitment of sales and technical support personnel with the skills to design, manufacture, sell and supply products;
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compliance with governmental regulation of imports and exports, including obtaining required import or export approval for our products;
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complexity of managing international operations;
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exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations;
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commercial laws and business practices which may favor local competition and the imposition of tariffs on products or raw materials imported
into or exported from the U.S.;
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multiple, potentially conflicting, and changing governmental laws, regulations and practices, including differing export, import, tax, anti-
corruption, anti-dumping, economic sanction, labor, and employment laws;
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difficulties in collecting accounts receivable;
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limitations or restrictions on the repatriation of cash and the potential obligation to move cash to locations limiting or restricting repatriation;
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limitations or reductions in protection of intellectual property rights;
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complications in logistics and distribution arrangements; and
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political or economic instability.
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As a global company, Kodak is subject to regulatory requirements and laws in the jurisdictions in which we operate, and any alleged non-compliance with
these requirements or laws could result in an adverse financial or reputational impact.
An inability to provide competitive financing arrangements to Kodak’s customers or extension of credit to customers whose creditworthiness deteriorates
could adversely impact our revenue, profitability and financial position.
The competitive environment in which Kodak operates may require us to facilitate or provide financing to our customers. Customer financing arrangements
may cover all or a portion of the purchase price for our products and services. We may also assist customers in obtaining financing from banks and other
sources. Our success may be dependent, in part, upon our ability to provide customer financing on competitive terms and on our customers’
creditworthiness. Tightening of credit in the global financial markets can adversely affect the ability of Kodak’s customers to obtain financing for significant
purchases, which may result in a decrease in, or cancellation of, orders for our products and services. If Kodak is unable to provide competitive financing
solutions to our customers or if we extend credit to customers whose creditworthiness deteriorates, our revenues, profitability and financial position could
be adversely impacted.
Risks Related to Kodak’s Indebtedness and Access to Capital Markets
The Company’s substantial monetary obligations require a portion of our cash flow to be used to fund other obligations rather than be invested in the
business and could adversely affect our ability to fund our operations.
The Company has obligations for borrowed money or in connection with letters of credit under the Term Loan Credit Agreement and the cash collateralized
Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement (together, the “Credit Agreements”).
The Company’s indebtedness under the Credit Agreements and our other obligations could have important negative consequences to the Company and
investors in our securities. These include the following:
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Kodak may not be able to satisfy all of our obligations, including, but not limited to, our obligations under the Credit Agreements, which may
cause a cross-default or cross-acceleration on other debt Kodak may have incurred;
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We could have difficulties obtaining necessary financing in the future for working capital, capital expenditures, debt service requirements,
collateral requirements, refinancing or other purposes;
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We will have to use a significant part of our cash flow or cash balances to make payments on our debt and the Series B Preferred Stock and to
satisfy the other obligations set forth above, which may reduce the capital available for operations and expansion; and
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Adverse economic or industry conditions may have more of a negative impact.
The Company cannot be sure cash generated from our businesses will be as high as we expect, or our expenses will not be higher than we expect. Because a
portion of our expenses are fixed in any given year, our operating cash flow margins are highly dependent on revenues, which are largely driven by customer
demand. A lower amount of cash generated from our businesses or higher than expected expenses, when coupled with our debt obligations, could adversely
affect Kodak’s ability to fund our operations.
The availability of letters of credit under the Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement is limited by the amount of cash on deposit.
Availability under the Company’s Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement is based on cash collateral in an amount greater than or equal to 104% of
the aggregate amount of letters of credit issued and outstanding at any given time (the “L/C Cash Collateral”).
If L/C Cash Collateral is not maintained to support 104% of the letters of credit outstanding, $27 million as of December 31, 2024, under the Amended and
Restated L/C Facility Agreement, the Company would be required to place additional cash on deposit with the administrative agent within one business day
of a demand. Additional cash would also be required to be deposited if Kodak desires to have additional letters of credit issued.
Additional L/C Cash Collateral would be classified as restricted cash and would not be available to support ongoing working capital and investment needs.
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Kodak may desire additional capital funding and such capital may not be available to us and/or may be limited.
Kodak may desire to raise additional capital, including to support on-going operations, pursue additional growth opportunities, strategic transactions or
additional reorganization initiatives or refinance or redeem outstanding debt or preferred stock. Because of Kodak’s current non-investment grade credit
rating and financial condition, and/or the current volatility and tightening in the financial and credit markets, Kodak’s access to the capital markets may be
limited.
Kodak’s ability to obtain capital and the costs of such capital are dependent on numerous factors, including:
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Covenants in the Credit Agreements;
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Obtaining a consent from the holders of Series B and C Preferred Stock for the issuance of additional preferred shares which rank senior or pari
passu to the Series B and C Preferred Stock;
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Investor confidence in Kodak and the markets in which we operate;
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Our financial performance and projected financial performance and the financial performance and projected financial performance of our
subsidiaries;
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Our levels of debt and redemption obligations;
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Our ability to generate positive cash flow;
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Our ability to consummate monetization transactions including asset sales;
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Our requirements for posting collateral under various commercial agreements;
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Our current non-investment grade credit rating;
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Our long-term business prospects; and
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General economic and capital market conditions.
Kodak may not be successful in obtaining additional capital for these or other reasons. An inability to access capital may limit our ability to capitalize on
growth or efficiency opportunities or refinancings we would otherwise like to pursue.
There can be no assurance the Company will be able to comply with the terms of our various credit facilities.
A breach of any of the covenants contained in the Credit Agreements could result in an event of default under these facilities.
If any default or event of default occurs under the Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement and the Company is not able to either cure it or obtain a
waiver from the requisite lenders under the Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement, the administrative agent under the Amended and Restated L/C
Facility Agreement may, and at the request of the requisite lenders for that facility must, declare all of the Company’s outstanding obligations under the
Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement, together with accrued interest and fees, to be immediately due and payable. In addition, the agent under the
Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement may, and at the request of the requisite lenders must, terminate the lenders’ commitments under that facility
and cease making further loans. If any default or event of default occurs under the Term Loan Credit Agreement and the Company is not able to either cure it
or obtain a waiver from the holders of the Term Loan Credit Agreement, such holders may declare all of the Company’s outstanding obligations under the
Term Loan Credit Agreement, together with accrued interest and fees, to be immediately due and payable. If applicable, the administrative agent under the
Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement and the holders of the Term Loan Credit Agreement could institute foreclosure proceedings against the
pledged assets. Any of these outcomes would likely have an adverse effect on the Company’s operations and our ability to satisfy our obligations as they
come due.
The current non-investment grade status and Kodak’s financial condition may adversely impact Kodak’s commercial operations, increase our liquidity
requirements and increase the cost of refinancing opportunities. We may not have adequate liquidity to post required amounts of additional collateral.
The Company’s corporate family credit rating is currently below investment grade and there are no assurances our credit ratings will improve, or they will not
decline, in the future. In addition, the Company may not continue to maintain credit ratings from the recognized rating agencies.
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Our credit ratings and financial condition may affect the evaluation of our creditworthiness by trading counterparties and lenders, which could put us at a
disadvantage to competitors with higher or investment grade ratings.
In carrying out our commercial business strategy, the current non-investment grade credit ratings have resulted and will likely continue to result in
requirements that Kodak either prepay obligations or post significant amounts of collateral to support our business.
Should our ratings continue at their current levels, or should our ratings be further downgraded, we would expect these negative effects to continue and, in
the case of a downgrade, become more pronounced.
Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Risks
Legal proceedings and governmental investigations could have a material adverse effect on our business operations and prospects, reputation, financial
condition, results of operations and stock price.
Legal proceedings in general, and securities, class action and patent infringement litigation and regulatory investigations in particular, can be expensive and
disruptive. Kodak has been and continues to be subject to litigation and other proceedings that have diverted, and may continue to divert, the attention of
Kodak’s employees, management and board of directors. In addition, such proceedings have resulted in, and may continue to result in, significant legal
expense and related costs. Kodak’s insurance, to the extent maintained, may not cover ongoing or future legal or other proceedings. We are unable to
predict how long the legal proceedings to which we are currently subject will continue. See Note 11, “Commitments and Contingencies” in the Notes to the
Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for information regarding certain legal proceedings in which
Kodak is involved. An unfavorable outcome of any legal proceeding may have an adverse impact on our reputation, business, financial condition and results
of operations, prospects, or stock price.
Our business and financial condition can be impaired by improper conduct by any of our employees, agents, or business partners.
Regulators worldwide are exercising heightened scrutiny with respect to anti-corruption, economic and trade sanctions, and anti-money laundering laws and
regulations. Such heightened scrutiny has resulted in more aggressive investigations and enforcement of such laws and more burdensome regulations, any of
which could adversely impact Kodak’s business. Such laws govern payments to government officials, bribery, fraud, kickbacks and false claims, pricing, sales
and marketing practices, conflicts of interest, competition, employment practices and workplace behavior, export and import compliance, economic and
trade sanctions, money laundering and data privacy. In particular, the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the UK Bribery Act and similar anti-bribery laws in
other jurisdictions generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to government officials for the purpose of
obtaining or retaining business, and we operate in many parts of the world that have experienced governmental corruption to some degree.
Kodak has implemented policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including worldwide system screening
of all customers, suppliers and vendors, banking entities, sales orders, and purchase orders. Kodak periodically reviews, upgrades and enhances certain of
our policies and procedures, including sanctioned parties listings used in screening its master and transactional data as well as export license and license
exception determination routines. However, there can be no assurance that our employees, agents or business partners will not take actions in violation of
our policies for which we may be ultimately deemed responsible, or that our policies and procedures will be adequate or will be determined to be adequate
by regulators. Any such improper actions or allegations of such acts could damage our reputation and subject us to civil or criminal investigations and related
shareholder lawsuits, could lead to substantial civil and criminal, monetary and non-monetary penalties and could cause us to incur significant losses as a
victim and legal and investigatory fees. In addition, the government may seek to hold us liable for violations committed by companies in which we invest or
that we acquire. If Kodak is found to have violated laws and regulations, it could materially adversely affect our business, reputation, results of operations
and financial condition.
Failure to comply with privacy, data protection and cyber security laws and regulations could have a materially adverse effect on Kodak’s reputation,
results of operations or financial condition.
Kodak receives, processes, transmits and stores information relating to identifiable individuals (personal information), both in our role as a technology
provider and as an employer. As a result, Kodak is subject to numerous U.S. federal and state and foreign laws and regulations relating to personal
information.
Examples of data privacy laws include (but are not limited to) the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and ePrivacy laws, California’s Consumer
Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and other U.S. state privacy laws, China’s Personal Information Protection Law (“PIPL”), and Brazil’s General Data Protection Law
(“LGPD”). These laws have been subject to frequent changes, and new legislation
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in this area may be enacted at any time. Additionally, the application of existing and new laws in the areas of cloud services and AI is evolving, and we may
face challenges monitoring and complying with these requirements.
Failure to comply with existing and newly enacted laws and regulations that are applicable, may subject Kodak to, among other things, additional costs or
changes to our business practices, liability for monetary damages, fines and/or criminal prosecution, unfavorable publicity, restrictions on our ability to
obtain and process information and allegations by our customers and clients that we have not performed our contractual obligations. We may also face risk
(including loss of substantial business) if our customers and other stakeholders are not confident that our products and service can be used in a manner that
is compliant with applicable data protection laws.
Recent developments in the regulation of cross-border data transfers from the European Economic Area and countries with similar regimes, including
enforcement decisions and regulatory guidance issued by key supervisory authorities, creates uncertainty as to our and our customers’ ability to use
platforms and processing services located in the U.S. and other non-adequate jurisdictions. While existing data transfer mechanisms, such as standard
contractual clauses, remain valid, Kodak’s use of these transfer mechanisms is subject to legal, regulatory and political pressure. Kodak anticipates spending
additional time and expense to enable continued cross-border transfers as needed to operate our business, which may have a material adverse effect on our
business and results of operations.
This environment demands Kodak continuously improve our design and coordination of privacy and security controls (including within our products, websites
and business processes) and contractual arrangements across our businesses and geographies. While Kodak has taken steps to comply with applicable data
protection laws and the regulations and guidance published by applicable regulators, our efforts to achieve and remain in compliance may not be sufficient
or fully successful. Despite Kodak’s security controls over personal data, Kodak, may not prevent the improper disclosure of personal information. Improper
disclosure of this information could harm our reputation or subject us to liability under laws which protect personal data, resulting in increased costs or loss
of revenue.
Kodak is subject to environmental laws and regulations. Failure to comply with such laws and regulations or liabilities imposed as a result of such laws
and regulations could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Kodak is subject to environmental laws and regulations world-wide that govern, for example, the discharge of pollutants, the management of hazardous
materials, the cleanup of contaminated sites, and the composition and end-of-life management of our products. Changes to such laws and regulations could
increase our cost of doing business, limit the sale of certain of our products in certain jurisdictions or require modifications to our products that may be
costly, time consuming or infeasible.
Non-compliance with applicable laws or liability incurred without regard to fault could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations
and financial condition. The cost of complying with such laws could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial
condition. Any uncertainties related to environmental conditions or obligations at Kodak’s properties may impact our ability to further develop or sell such
properties.
Failure to effectively manage ESG-related expectations could impact Kodak's operational success, financial performance and investor confidence.
Expectations regarding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)-related matters are intensifying, evolving, and may vary, presenting both challenges and
opportunities for Kodak. Inadequate management of ESG-related matters—such as greenhouse gas emissions, responsible sourcing, human rights, and
corporate governance—could undermine our operational efficiency. Evolving regulations and increasing scrutiny from investors and authorities could lead to
legal issues, loss of customers and talent, and higher operational costs. Non-compliance with ESG standards, including reporting standards, stakeholder
expectations or failure to achieve ESG goals, could damage our market reputation, erode investor confidence, and reduce demand for our products and
services. This, in turn, could negatively impact our financial stability and necessitate additional resources to rebuild our reputation.
If Kodak fails to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results, which could
have a material adverse effect on Kodak’s operations, investor confidence in our business and the trading prices of our securities.
Kodak is required to maintain disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting that are effective for the purposes described
in Item 9A, “Controls and Procedures.” The existence of a material weakness in Kodak’s internal controls may adversely affect our ability to record, process,
summarize and report financial information timely and accurately and, as a result, our financial statements may contain material misstatements or
omissions, which could result in regulatory scrutiny, cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial condition and otherwise have a material
adverse effect on Kodak’s business, financial condition, cash flow results of operations or the trading price of Kodak’s stock.
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Kodak may have additional tax liabilities.
We earn our income in both in the U.S. and abroad and, as such, are subject to the tax laws in the U.S. and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Current economic
and political conditions can impact these tax laws. Proposals to reform U.S. and foreign tax laws could significantly impact how Kodak is taxed on its global
earnings. In August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act was enacted in the U.S. and introduced a 15% alternative minimum tax based on the financial
statement income of certain large corporations (“CAMT”). This became effective January 1, 2023. There was no impact on our provision for income taxes
from the CAMT for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Additionally, The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development ("OECD") has led efforts to devise, and to permanently implement, a two-pillar
solution to global tax challenges. These pillars focus on global profit allocations and provide for a global minimum effective corporate tax rate of 15%. A
number of countries have enacted or are proposing to enact legislation that aligns with the directives set forth in the two-pillar solution; many of which were
effective for the 2024 year. While the effects of the legislation enacted in 2024 did not have a material effect on our effective tax rate or cash flows, future
changes could increase tax uncertainty and have an adverse impact on our effective tax rate and cash flow.
Management reviews regularly the adequacy of the provisions for taxes as they relate to Kodak’s income and transactions. In order
to assess uncertain tax positions, Kodak applies a more likely than not threshold and a two-step approach for tax position measurement and financial
statement recognition. Although we believe our tax provisions are adequate, the final determination of tax audits and any related disputes could be
materially different from our historical income tax provisions and accruals. The results of audits or related disputes could have an adverse effect on our
financial statements for the period or periods for which the applicable final determinations are made.
Changes in trade policies, including tariffs or other trade restrictions or the threat of such actions, may have a material adverse effect on our business,
financial condition and results of operations.
While limited in specificity, the U.S. federal government administration has recently announced changes in trade policies and imposed or increased tariffs on
imports into the country. There is significant uncertainty about the future relationship between the U.S. and other countries impacted by such trade policies
and tariffs. We cannot predict what further action may be taken with respect to trade policies, tariffs or trade relations between the U.S. and other
governments, and any further changes in U.S. or international trade policy. These developments, or the perception that any of them could occur, may have a
material adverse effect on global economic conditions and the stability of global financial markets, and may significantly reduce global trade between the
impacted nations and the U.S. and could have an adverse effect on Kodak's operations or financial position.
Kodak’s future pension and other postretirement benefit plan costs and required level of contributions could be unfavorably impacted by changes in
actuarial assumptions, market performance of plan assets and obligations imposed by legislation or pension authorities which could adversely affect our
financial position, results of operations, and cash flow.
Kodak has significant defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit obligations.
The funded status of our U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans (and other postretirement benefit plans), and the related cost reflected in our
financial statements, are affected by various factors subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. Key assumptions used to value these benefit obligations,
funded status and expense recognition include the discount rate for future payment obligations, the long term expected rate of return on plan assets, salary
growth, mortality trends, and other economic and demographic factors. Significant differences in actual experience, or significant changes in future
assumptions or obligations imposed by legislation or pension authorities, could lead to a potential future need to contribute cash or assets to Kodak’s plans
in excess of currently estimated contributions and benefit payments and could have an adverse effect on Kodak’s consolidated results of operations, financial
position or liquidity.
In past years, Kodak has experienced variability in the costs of these defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit obligations as a result of macro-
economic factors beyond our control, including variability in investment returns on pension plan assets, and changes in discount rates and mortality rates
used to calculate pension and related liabilities. At least some of these macro-economic factors may again put pressure on the cost of providing pension and
benefits. Actions designed to mitigate this risk were taken with respect to KRIP, which included increasing the liquid nature of KRIP’s assets and hedging
KRIP’s liabilities; however, these actions may not fully achieve the desired objectives. Similarly, there can be no assurance we will succeed in limiting cost
increases with respect to other obligations.
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Kodak may be required to recognize impairments in the value of our trade name and/or other long-lived assets which could adversely affect our results of
operations.
Kodak tests indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually or whenever events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not
reduce the fair value below its carrying amount. Kodak evaluates other long-lived assets for impairments whenever events or changes in circumstances
indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. Impairments could occur in the future if Kodak’s expected future cash flows decline, if there are
significant changes in the discount rate or royalty rates, or if carrying values change materially compared with changes in their respective fair values.
Risks Related to the Company’s Common Stock
The conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock into shares of the Company’s common stock may dilute the value for the
current holders of the Company’s common stock.
The 1,000,000 outstanding shares of the Company’s Series B Preferred Stock are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion rate
of 9.5238 shares of common stock per share of Series B Preferred Stock and the 1,196,441 outstanding shares of the Company’s Series C Preferred Stock are
convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a conversion rate of 10 shares of common stock per share of Series C Preferred Stock. The
outstanding shares of Series C Preferred Stock are expected to increase as a result of the payment of dividends. As a result of the conversion of any issued
and outstanding Series B Preferred Stock or Series C Preferred Stock (collectively, the “Convertible Securities”), the Company’s existing shareholders will own
a smaller percentage of our outstanding common stock. Based on the capitalization of the Company as of December 31, 2024, the conversion of all
Convertible Securities would result in the issuance to holders thereof of approximately 21% of the outstanding common stock after giving effect to such
conversion. Further, additional shares of common stock may be issuable pursuant to certain other features of the Convertible Securities, with such issuances
being further dilutive to existing holders of common stock.
If Convertible Securities are converted into common stock, holders of such converted common stock will be entitled to the same dividend and distribution
rights as holders of the common stock currently authorized and outstanding. As such, another dilutive effect resulting from the conversion of any issued and
outstanding Convertible Securities will be a dilution to dividends and distributions.
Holders of the Company’s common stock will not realize any dilution in their ownership, dividend or distribution rights solely as a result of the reservation of
any shares of common stock for issuance upon conversion of the Convertible Securities or for issuance of additional shares of common stock pursuant to
certain other features of the Convertible Securities, but will experience such dilution to the extent additional shares of common stock are issued in the future
as described above.
The holder of the Series C Preferred Stock owns a large portion of the voting power of the Company’s outstanding securities and has nominated one
member of the Company’s Board. An affiliate of the Term Loan Lenders has the right to nominate one member for election to the Company’s Board and
holders of the Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock will have such right in the event dividends are in arrears. As a result, these parties may
influence the composition of the Board and future actions taken by the Board.
The holder of the Company’s Series C Preferred Stock is entitled to vote upon all matters upon which holders of the Company’s common stock have the right
to vote and is entitled to the number of votes equal to the number of full shares of common stock into which such shares of Series C Preferred Stock could be
converted at the then applicable conversion rate.
As of December 31, 2024, the holder of the Series C Preferred Stock holds approximately 13% of the voting power of the Company on an as-converted basis.
As a result, this holder may have the ability to influence future actions by the Company requiring shareholder approval.
The holder of the Series C Preferred Stock had the right to nominate one member for election to the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”), which right
has expired; however, the individual nominated by the holder of the Series C Preferred Stock pursuant to this right continues to serve as a member of the
Board. If dividends on the Series C Preferred Stock are in arrears for six or more consecutive or non-consecutive dividend periods, the holder of the Series C
Preferred Stock will be entitled to nominate one additional director at the next annual shareholder meeting and all subsequent shareholder meetings until all
accumulated dividends on the Series C Preferred Stock have been paid or declared. This nomination right expires if the holder ceases to directly or indirectly
hold at least a majority of the shares of Series C Preferred Stock purchased or the common stock received upon the conversion of such shares and is exclusive
to the initial holder and does not transfer with the Series C Preferred Stock.
Also, an affiliate of the Term Loan Lenders has the right to nominate one member for election to the Board until the date on which the Term Loan Lenders
cease to hold at least $200 million of the original principal amount of the Term Loans.
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Also, if dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock are in arrears for six or more consecutive or non-consecutive dividend periods, the holders of the Series B
Preferred Stock will be entitled to nominate one director at the next annual shareholder meeting and all subsequent shareholder meetings until all
accumulated dividends on the Series B Preferred Stock have been paid or set aside. As a result, the presence of directors on the Board nominated by the
current holder of Series C Preferred Stock or an affiliate of the Term Loan Lenders or nominated in the future by the holders of Series B Preferred Stock
would enable such holders and lenders to influence the composition of the Board and, in turn, potentially influence and impact future actions taken by the
Board.
The Company has registered, and has a duty to register, the resale of a large portion of our outstanding securities. The resale of the Company’s common
stock, or the perception that such resale may occur, may adversely affect the price of our common stock.
In compliance with certain agreements to which the Company is a party, we have registered the resale of an aggregate of up to 41,333,435 shares of
common stock that are either outstanding or issuable upon conversion of Preferred Stock. The resale of a substantial number of shares of common stock in
the public market, or the perception that such resale might occur, could cause the market price of the Company’s common stock to decline. Under the terms
of the certain agreements to which the Company is subject, certain of the counterparties to such agreements can, in certain circumstances, require the
Company to participate in an underwritten public offering of the registered securities. Any shares sold in a registered resale will be freely tradable without
restriction under the Securities Act. While the Company cannot predict the size of future resales or distributions of our common stock, if there is a perception
that such resales or distributions could occur, or if the holders of the Company’s securities registered for resale sell a large number of the registered
securities, the market price for the Company’s common stock could be adversely affected.
The resale of a significant portion of the Company’s securities or certain accumulations or transfers of the Company’s securities could result in a change of
control of the Company and the loss of favorable tax attributes.
Holders of the Convertible Securities and holders of large blocks of the Company’s common stock collectively have a significant influence over matters
presented to the Company’s shareholders for approval, including election of members to the Board and change of control transactions. In addition, the
holders of such securities collectively would be able to cause a significant change in the ownership of the Company by selling a sufficient portion of the
Company’s securities held by them. If such a transaction, in combination with other transactions in securities of the Company which have already occurred or
future issuances of securities by the Company, were to result in an “ownership change” as determined under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended, then the Company’s ability to offset taxable income with tax attributes generated prior to the ownership change date could be limited,
possibly substantially. Certain accumulations or transfers of the Company’s outstanding securities not involving these holders, could also cause such an
“ownership change.” For more information on the Company’s tax attributes refer to Note 17, “Income Taxes” in the Notes to Financial Statements included
in Part II, Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” The interests of the holders of the Convertible Securities and holders of large blocks of the
Company’s common stock may not always coincide with the interests of the other holders of our common stock.
The Company’s stock price has been and may continue to be volatile.
The market price of the Company’s common stock experienced extreme volatility in recent years. Future announcements or disclosures concerning the
Company, our strategic initiatives, our sales and profitability, quarterly variations in actual or anticipated operating results or comparable sales, any failure to
meet analysts’ expectations and sales of large blocks of our common stock, among other factors, could cause the market price of our common stock to
fluctuate substantially.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 1C. CYBERSECURITY
Risk Management and Strategy
Kodak has implemented various processes designed to help assess, identify and manage risk from cybersecurity threats. Kodak's cybersecurity program
follows the structure and objectives of the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) Cybersecurity Framework and is designed to satisfy
multi-jurisdictional regulatory requirements. Key areas of Kodak's cybersecurity risk management processes and strategy currently include:
•
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Coordination. Our IT security operations and risk management team (“IT Security Team”), led by our Chief
Information Security Officer (“CISO”), has first line responsibility for the implementation and operation of our cybersecurity risk management
processes. However, this team works together with other internal teams to coordinate efforts, priorities and oversight. These include:
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our IT Risk Council (the “Council”), which is comprised of key leaders from stakeholder groups throughout the Company and led by our CISO,
and meets monthly to review metrics and discuss risks and recent events;
o
our Risk Management and Compliance Committee (the “Risk Committee”), which is responsible for evaluating and assessing overall enterprise
risk, including cybersecurity risk;
o
our Internal Audit Department, which monitors certain IT systems controls that are integrated into our larger Sarbanes-Oxley control
environment;
o
our Chief Privacy Officer; and
o
our crisis management team, a cross-functional team of senior management and subject matter experts from across the Company established
to be ready to respond to crisis events, including those arising from cybersecurity incidents.
•
Routine Evaluation and Assessment of Systems and Processes. We routinely evaluate our IT systems and infrastructure, including with respect to
system security, and regularly implement upgrades to improve system functionality and performance as well as to enhance security. Security controls
are routinely assessed by our annual general controls audit and other audits and assessments as well as a thorough assessment performed during the
annual cyber insurance application process. In addition to periodic in-depth evaluations of our systems and processes, we monitor our IT systems and
processes on a regular basis with the goal of identifying and remediating real and potential threats as they arise.
•
Security Awareness Program to Train and Test Personnel. We operate a security awareness program that includes regular, mandatory trainings for
relevant personnel on data protection and malware detection, policy and process awareness, periodic phishing simulations and other kinds of
preparedness testing.
•
Incident Response Process and Team. We maintain an incident response process with defined roles, responsibilities and reporting protocols. This
process focuses on responding to and recovering from any significant breach as well as mitigating any impact to our business. Generally, when a
breach or suspected breach is identified, the IT Security Team would escalate the issue to the Council for initial analysis and guidance. In the event of
a serious IT incident, the crisis management team would be notified and the incident response team would typically be tasked with preparing an
initial response. The incident response team, in consultation with others regarding impact and materiality, would be responsible for determining
whether a particular incident (alone or in combination with other factors) triggers any reporting or notification responsibilities.
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Regular Evaluation of Initiatives, Results and Priorities. The IT Security Team, in consultation with the Council and other members of senior
management, updates its strategy at least annually to account for changes in our business strategy, legal and regulatory developments, and further
developments in the cybersecurity threat landscape. In addition, we periodically engage a third-party provider to conduct an external assessment of
our security program. The results of this assessment, which are reported to the Audit and Finance Committee (and the Board, as appropriate), assist
us in determining whether any further changes to our existing policies and practices are warranted.
We expect that our cybersecurity risk management processes and strategy will continue to evolve as the cybersecurity threat landscape evolves.
We engage third-party providers to assist us with our cybersecurity risk management and strategy. Examples of services provided by these third-party
providers include threat monitoring, incident response support, testing, mitigation strategies, updates on emerging trends and developments and policy
guidance. Prior to exchanging any sensitive data or integrating with key third-party providers, we assess their security fitness against our risk posture and
request changes as we deem necessary. Security controls are imposed through comprehensive standard terms and conditions that include privacy and
incident reporting requirements, and third parties are periodically re-evaluated for security risk.
Since the beginning of the last fiscal year, we have not identified any risks from cybersecurity threats (including any previous cybersecurity incidents) that
have materially affected the Company, our business strategy, our results of operations or our financial condition. For a discussion of risks from cybersecurity
threats that could be reasonably likely to materially affect us, please see our Risk Factors discussion under the heading, “Risks Related to Kodak’s Business
and Operations—Cyber-attacks or other data security incidents that disrupt Kodak’s operations or result in the breach or other compromise of proprietary of
confidential information about our workforce, our customers, or other third parties could disrupt our business, harm our reputation, cause us to lose
customers, and expose us to costly regulatory enforcement and litigation, any of which could lead to material adverse effects on Kodak’s results of
operations, business and financial condition” in this Form 10-K.
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Governance
Consistent with the overall risk management governance structure, management is responsible for the day-to-day management of cybersecurity risk while
the Board and its Audit and Finance Committee perform an oversight function.
Board Oversight. The Board has delegated to its Audit and Finance Committee the responsibility for overseeing cybersecurity risk exposures in addition to our
broader risk management program. Management (including the Chief Information Officer (“CIO”) and the CISO) reports at least annually to the Audit and
Finance Committee on information security and data privacy and protection. These presentations address a wide range of topics, including trends in cyber
threats and the status of initiatives intended to bolster security systems and the cyber readiness of personnel.
Management’s Role. The IT Security Team addresses and responds to cyber risk, including cyber risks related to security architecture and engineering,
identity and access management and security operations. The team oversees compliance with the cybersecurity framework within the organization and
facilitates cybersecurity risk management activities throughout the organization. The IT Security Team also assists with the review and approval of policies,
completes benchmarking against applicable standards, and oversees the security awareness program.
The IT Security team is led by the CISO. The CISO reports to the CIO who, in turn, reports to the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The CISO has
40 years of IT experience, with over 20 of those focused on IT security functions and strategies. Collectively, the other members of the IT Security Team have
decades of relevant education and experience and maintain a wide range of industry certifications. Cybersecurity training is provided for the IT Security Team
upon joining the IT Security Team, on an annual basis and more frequently when necessary.
As noted previously, the CISO is a member of the Council, which meets monthly to provide operational direction to the IT Security Team considering the
evolving risk landscape. The IT Security Team and the Council, through ongoing communication, help monitor the prevention, detection, mitigation and
remediation of cybersecurity threats and incidents. The CISO or CIO, in consultation with the Council and other members of senior management, reports
such threats and incidents to the Audit and Finance Committee, as appropriate. These reports may be included in, or in addition to, the regular annual
reports to the Audit and Finance Committee.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
Kodak's worldwide headquarters is located in Rochester, New York.
Kodak owns 11 million square feet and leases, as a lessee, approximately 4 million square feet of space that includes administrative, research and
development, manufacturing and marketing facilities in several worldwide locations. Out of the owned space, Kodak leases out approximately 800,000
square feet to third-party tenants. The leases are for various periods and are generally renewable.
Kodak’s principal manufacturing facilities, by segment, are listed below. Properties in a location may be shared by all segments operating in that location.
Print
Advanced Materials and Chemicals
Rochester, New York, USA
Rochester, New York, USA
Columbus, Georgia, USA
Xiamen, China
Dayton, Ohio, USA
Vancouver, Canada
Osterode, Germany
Vancouver, Canada
Gunma, Japan
Shanghai, China
Regional distribution centers are located in various places within and outside of the United States.
Research and development is headquartered at the Kodak Research Laboratories which is part of the Eastman Business Park in Rochester, New York, where
Kodak conducts research and files patent applications for fundamental inventions. Eastman Business Park is a more than 1,200-acre innovation and
manufacturing hub, which features a comprehensive set of technology, transportation and utility infrastructure assets. The complex features an on-site rail
and wastewater treatment facility and manufacturing, distribution, lab and office space. Kodak owns over 600 acres of Eastman Business Park with the other
600 acres owned by unrelated third parties. Kodak uses and leases out its space at Eastman Business Park as part of its strategy of adaptive and effective
reuse of infrastructure, services, buildings and land.
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Other U.S. research and development groups are located in Dayton, Ohio and Columbus, Georgia. Outside the U.S., research and development groups are
located in Canada, Israel, Germany, Japan and China. The research and development groups work in close cooperation with manufacturing units and
marketing organizations to develop new products and applications to serve both existing and new markets.
Kodak has excess capacity in some locations. Kodak is pursuing the monetization of its excess capacity by selling or leasing the associated properties.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
See Note 11, “Commitments and Contingencies” in the Notes to the Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8, “Financial Statements and
Supplementary Data” for information regarding certain legal proceedings in which Kodak is involved.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
None.
INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Pursuant to General Instructions G (3) of Form 10-K, the following list is included as an unnumbered item in Part I of this report in lieu of being included in
the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
Name
Age
Positions Held
James V. Continenza
62
Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
David E. Bullwinkle
50
Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President
Roger W. Byrd
59
General Counsel, Secretary and Senior Vice President
Richard T. Michaels
51
Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller
Terry R. Taber
70
Chief Technical Officer, Vice President,
Senior Vice President Advanced Materials and Chemicals
The executive officers' biographies follow:
James V. Continenza
James V. Continenza leads the transformation of Kodak as Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. He was appointed by the Board as Executive
Chairman in February 2019 and as Chief Executive Officer in July 2020. Continenza joined the Board of Kodak in April 2013 and became Chairman of the
Board in September 2013. Continenza served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Vivial Inc., a privately held marketing technology and
communications company from September 2012 through June 2021, and served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Vivial Media LLC, a portion of
Vivial Inc. remaining after a partial sale, from June 2021 to January 2022.
In addition to his management experience, Continenza serves and has served on the boards of directors of a number of public and private companies.
Continenza served on the board of directors of NII Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: NIHD), the holding company for Nextel Brazil, a wireless communication services
provider, from August 2015 to August 2019. Among other private company boards, Continenza currently serves on the board of directors of Wildcat
Discovery Technologies, Inc. (“Wildcat”), a private technology company that uses proprietary methods to research and develop new battery materials.
Continenza was appointed to the board of Wildcat as the Company’s designee in connection with the Company’s purchase of preferred securities of Wildcat.
Previously, Continenza served on the boards of directors of Datasite LLC (formerly known as Merrill Corporation) from July 2013 to December 2020 and
Cenveo Corporation, an industry leader in transformative publishing solutions, from September 2018 to September 2022.
David E. Bullwinkle
Dave Bullwinkle has been the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Kodak since July 2016. Bullwinkle is responsible for leading Kodak's
worldwide treasury, internal audit, controller and tax teams. Between November 2018 and July 2023, Bullwinkle held the role of President of Eastman
Business Park where he was responsible for advancing the growth strategy for that business.
Bullwinkle joined Kodak in 2004 and has worked in several financial management roles at Kodak including Worldwide BU Controller, Assistant Corporate
Controller and External Reporting Manager. He served as the Director of Corporate Financial Planning and
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Analysis and Vice President, Finance at Kodak from November 2010 to June 2016, and as Director of Investor Relations from August 2013 to June 2016.
Prior to joining Kodak, Bullwinkle worked as the Manager of Financial Reporting at Birds Eye Foods, Inc. and previously at PricewaterhouseCoopers from
1996 to 2002 in various roles including serving as an Assurance Manager. Bullwinkle is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of New York.
Roger W. Byrd
Roger Byrd was appointed General Counsel, Secretary and Senior Vice President of Kodak in January 2019. He is responsible for leading the Company's global
legal function and for providing legal guidance to senior leadership and the Board of Directors. Byrd also supports the Company with credit agreement
compliance, securities reporting, corporate governance, M&A and financing transactions, joint ventures, and other strategic initiatives. Byrd joined Kodak in
2015 as Assistant General Counsel and Vice President, Legal Department.
Prior to joining Kodak, Byrd was a Partner at Nixon Peabody LLP. During his 23-year career at Nixon Peabody, he represented a broad range of clients in
connection with a variety of M&A, financing and other corporate transactions. Byrd also served as General Counsel at Choice One Communications, Inc., a
competitive local exchange carrier from 2005 – 2006.
Richard T. Michaels
Richard Michaels was appointed Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller of Kodak in April 2021. From 2011 until April 2021 Michaels served as
Kodak’s Assistant Corporate Controller. Michaels joined Kodak in 2004 as Controller for the Graphics Communications Group and held several other
controller positions at the Company prior to becoming the Assistant Corporate Controller.
Prior to joining Kodak, Michaels held various positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers from 1995 to 2004. Michaels is a Certified Public Accountant in the State
of New York.
Terry R. Taber, PhD
Terry Taber has served as Kodak's Chief Technical Officer since January 2009. Effective January 2020, he is a Senior Vice President of Advanced Materials and
Chemicals.
From May 1, 2017 to January 2020, Taber was named President of the Advanced Materials and 3D Printing Technology Division, which contained the
research laboratories and included licensing as well as new business development activities related to Kodak's patents and proprietary technology, and
focused on opportunities in smart material applications, printed electronics markets and 3D printing materials.
From January 1, 2015 to May 1, 2017, Taber was President of the Intellectual Property Solutions Division. From January 2007 to December 2008 he was the
Chief Operating Officer of Kodak's Image Sensor Solutions ("ISS") business, a leading developer of advanced CCD and CMOS sensors serving imaging and
industrial markets. Prior to Taber’s role with ISS, he held a series of senior positions in Kodak's research and development and product organizations. Taber
has served as a corporate vice president since December 2008, including as a senior vice president from December 2010 through February 2020.
During his more than 40 years at Kodak, Taber has been involved in new materials research, product development and commercialization, manufacturing,
and executive positions in R&D and business management.
Taber's early responsibilities included research on new synthetic materials, an area in which he holds several patents, program manager for several film
products, worldwide consumer film business product manager, Associate Director of R&D and Director of Materials & Media R&D.
In past board service, he was a founding Board Member of the Innovation & Material Sciences Institute and served on the Executive Advisory Board of FIRST
Rochester (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). Taber currently serves on the George Eastman Museum Board, effective June 2018.
He also serves on the Board of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and on the Board of Trustees for Roberts Wesleyan University.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
The Company’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol “KODK.”
There were 594 shareholders of record of common stock on March 6, 2025.
Information regarding securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans is included in Item 12. “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial
Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption “Equity Compensation Plan Information.”
DIVIDEND INFORMATION
No dividends on common stock were declared or paid during 2024 or 2023.
Dividends for common shareholders may be restricted under Kodak’s debt and preferred stock agreements.
PERFORMANCE GRAPH
The following is not deemed “filed” with the SEC and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing Kodak makes under the Exchange Act or the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, whether made before or after the date hereof and irrespective of any general incorporation by reference language in
such filing. The graph below shows Eastman Kodak Company's cumulative 5-Year total shareholder return on common stock, the cumulative total returns of
the Russell 2000 index and the S&P 600 Information Technology index. The graph tracks the performance of a $100 investment in our common stock and in
each index (with the reinvestment of all dividends) from December 31, 2019 to December 31, 2024.
The stock price performance included in this graph is not indicative of, or intended to forecast, future stock price performance.
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SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
None.
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES DURING THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
Average
Price Paid
per Share
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
Maximum Number of
Shares
That May Yet
Be Purchased
under the Plans
or Programs
October 1 through 31, 2024
4,461 $
4.77
N/A
N/A
November 1 through 30, 2024
78,637 $
7.22
N/A
N/A
December 1 through 31, 2024
— $
—
N/A
N/A
Total
83,098 $
7.09
These purchases were made to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units issued to employees.
Kodak does not have a publicly announced repurchase plan or program.
ITEM 6. [RESERVED]
(1)
(2)
(2)
(1)
(2)
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to help the reader understand
the results of operations and financial condition of Kodak and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto
included in Part II, Item 8. “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” (“Item 8”) of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. All references to Notes relate to
Notes to the Financial Statements in Item 8.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
This report on Form 10-K includes "forward–looking statements" as that term is defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward–looking statements include statements concerning Kodak’s plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events, future revenue or performance,
capital expenditures, liquidity, investments, financing needs and business trends and other information that is not historical information. When used in this
document, the words “estimates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “predicts,” “forecasts,” “strategy,” “continues,”
“goals,” “targets” or future or conditional verbs, such as “will,” “should,” “could,” or “may,” and similar words and expressions, as well as statements that do
not relate strictly to historical or current facts, are intended to identify forward–looking statements. All forward–looking statements, including
management’s examination of historical operating trends and data, are based upon Kodak’s current expectations and assumptions. Forward-looking
statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results or outcomes, or timing of actual results or outcomes, to differ
materially from historical results or those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual events,
results or outcomes, or their timing, to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, among others, the risks and uncertainties described in
more detail in this report on Form 10–K under the headings “Business,” “Risk Factors,” “Legal Proceedings” and/or “Management’s Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations–Liquidity and Capital Resources,” and in other filings the Company makes with the SEC from time to time, as
well as the following:
•
Kodak’s ability to improve and sustain its operating structure, cash flow, profitability and other financial results;
•
Kodak’s ability to achieve strategic objectives, cash forecasts, financial projections, and projected growth;
•
Kodak’s ability to achieve the financial and operational results contained in its business plans;
•
Kodak’s ability to obtain additional or alternate financing if and as needed, Kodak's continued ability to manage world-wide cash through
intercompany loans, distributions and other mechanisms, and Kodak's ability to provide or facilitate financing for its customers;
•
Kodak's receipt of projected reversion proceeds from the liquidation of KRIP at the time contemplated;
•
Kodak’s ability to fund continued investments, capital needs and collateral requirements and service its debt and Series B Preferred Stock and Series C
Preferred Stock;
•
Changes in foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices, interest rates and tariff rates;
•
The impact of the global economic environment, including inflationary pressures, geopolitical issues such as the war in Ukraine and the conflicts
involving Israel, medical epidemics, changes in trade policies, including tariffs or other trade restrictions or the threat of such actions, and Kodak’s
ability to effectively mitigate the associated increased costs of aluminum and other raw materials, energy, labor, shipping, delays in shipment and
production times, and fluctuations in demand;
•
Kodak’s ability to effectively compete with large, well-financed industry participants or with competitors whose cost structure is lower than Kodak’s;
•
The performance by third parties of their obligations to supply products, components or services to Kodak and Kodak’s ability to address supply chain
disruptions and continue to obtain raw materials and components available from single or limited sources of supply, which may be adversely affected
by the war in Ukraine, the conflicts involving Israel, changes in trade policies, including tariffs or other trade restrictions or the threat of such actions,
and residual effects of the COVID-19 pandemic;
•
Kodak’s ability to comply with the covenants in its various credit facilities;
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Kodak’s ability to effectively anticipate technology and industry trends, including related to AI, and develop and market new products, solutions and
technologies, including products based on its technology and expertise that relate to industries in which it does not currently conduct material
business;
•
Kodak’s ability to effect strategic transactions, such as investments, acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures and similar transactions, or to
achieve the benefits sought to be achieved from such strategic transactions;
•
Kodak’s continued ability to manage, defend and resolve a variety of current and legacy claims without incurring material losses or disruptions to its
business and to bear the costs associated with such claims;
•
Kodak’s ability to discontinue, sell or spin-off certain non-core businesses or operations, or otherwise monetize assets; and
•
The potential impact of force majeure events, cyber‐attacks or other data security incidents or IT outages that could disrupt or otherwise harm
Kodak’s operations.
Future events and other factors may cause Kodak’s actual results to differ materially from the forward–looking statements. All forward–looking statements
attributable to Kodak or persons acting on its behalf apply only as of the date of this report on Form 10-K and are expressly qualified in their entirety by the
cautionary statements included in this document. Kodak undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward–looking statements to reflect events or
circumstances that arise after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
The following MD&A provides a historical and prospective narrative on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations for the year ended
December 31, 2024 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. Cross references to Notes in this MD&A are to the Notes in the Financial Statements
included in Part II, Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data". The discussion of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations for
the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 2022 is included in Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10–K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
Consolidated revenues in the year ended December 31, 2024 were $1.043 billion, a decline of $74 million (7%) from 2023. Currency fluctuations impacted
revenue unfavorably in 2024 compared to 2023 ($3 million).
Print revenues, which accounted for 71% of Kodak’s total revenues in 2024, declined by $91 million (11%) compared to 2023. Advanced Materials and
Chemicals revenue improved $16 million (6%) from 2023 to 2024.
Economic Environment and Other Global Events:
Kodak's products are sold and serviced in numerous countries across the globe with more than half of sales generated outside the U.S. Current global
economic conditions remain highly volatile due to the uncertain and unpredictable macroeconomic environment, heightened levels of inflation, the war in
Ukraine, the conflicts involving Israel, changes in trade policies, including tariffs or other trade restrictions or the threat of such actions, and other global
events which impacted Kodak’s operations. Kodak is experiencing revenue declines and increased manufacturing costs for certain businesses due to lower
volumes and increases in labor, material and distribution costs, as well as supply chain disruptions and shortages in materials and labor.
Kodak has implemented various pricing actions and customer-focused initiatives to mitigate the impact of increased manufacturing costs, primarily within its
Print and Advanced Materials and Chemicals segments. Largely beginning in the latter part of the second quarter of 2021, in order to mitigate the impact of
higher aluminum, energy and packaging costs within Prepress Solutions, the Print segment implemented pricing actions on purchases of plates that continue
to be periodically reviewed and adjusted accordingly. In addition, the Advanced Materials and Chemicals segment implemented various pricing actions
primarily within its Industrial Films and Chemicals and Motion Picture businesses.
The Print segment is experiencing a slowdown in customer demand for plates that negatively impacted volume due to current global economic conditions
and the impact of pricing actions. In addition to the pricing actions and customer initiatives described above, Kodak has implemented supply chain and
workforce optimization, productivity improvements and other cost savings activities. The combined actions have largely mitigated the impact of lower
volumes and increased manufacturing costs. However, the potential worsening of economic conditions, continued decreases in volume and increases in
manufacturing and other costs without further price increases, productivity improvements or other cost saving measures, could unfavorably impact this
segment's operating results.
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The Electrophotographic Printing Solutions business (the "EPS Business") within the Print Segment experienced higher than expected volume declines in
2024. During the third quarter of 2024, Kodak recorded an inventory reserve adjustment of $4 million resulting from higher-than-expected volume declines
for certain component and service parts sold to its installed base of NEXFINITY printers due to the negative impact of recent pricing actions and ceasing the
manufacturing of NEXFINITY printers effective December 2022. During the fourth quarter of 2024, Kodak recorded an inventory reserve adjustment of $4
million related to EPS Business black and white consumables and service parts due to the reduction in forecasted demand communicated from its primary
distributor. As of December 31, 2024, the carrying value of inventory for the EPS Business was approximately $7 million.
The Advanced Materials and Chemicals segment has also experienced labor shortages in certain manufacturing areas. Increased demand for consumer film
products along with manufacturing equipment limitations and labor shortages have contributed to increased backorders. During 2024, the Advanced
Materials and Chemicals segment reduced the amount of backorders compared to levels seen in prior years. This was driven by increased headcount and
capital investments in equipment upgrades and new equipment that increased capacity and streamlined processes. Increased demand for film products may
continue to place stress on manufacturing equipment and the labor force without further investment or additional hiring in specific areas.
Kodak has implemented numerous measures to mitigate the challenges associated with supply chain disruptions and shortages in materials, including
increasing safety stock on certain materials, increasing lead‐times, providing suppliers with longer forecasts of future demand and certifying additional
sources or substitute materials where possible. These measures have enabled Kodak to largely meet current demand.
Following the cessation of U.S. plate manufacturing operations by Kodak’s key competitors, Kodak has faced increasing competition in the U.S. from low-
priced plates imported from China and Japan. On September 28, 2023, Kodak filed petitions with the U.S. Department of Commerce ("Commerce
Department") and the U.S. International Trade Commission ("ITC") requesting relief from unfairly traded imports of plates from China and Japan in the form
of the imposition of anti-dumping and/or countervailing duties on such imported plates. After making an affirmative preliminary determination on November
15, 2023, on October 22, 2024 the ITC made a final determination that a U.S. industry is materially injured by reason of imports of aluminum lithographic
printing plates from China and Japan that the Commerce Department has determined are sold at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of
China. The Commerce Department conducted investigations to determine dumping and subsidy margins against imports of plates manufactured in China and
Japan. The Commerce Department announced preliminary findings in its countervailing duty investigation on imports of plates manufactured in China on
February 27, 2024 and announced preliminary findings in its anti-dumping duty investigations on imports of plates manufactured in China and Japan on
April 26, 2024, which were amended with respect to plates from China on May 28, 2024. The Commerce Department announced final findings in its anti-
dumping duty investigations on imports of plates manufactured in China and Japan and its countervailing duty investigation on imports of plates
manufactured in China on September 23, 2024. As a result of the determinations by the ITC and Commerce Department, duties are now being imposed on
U.S. imports of plates as follows: (i) anti-dumping duties of 115.84% on such plates manufactured in China by Fuji and 317.43% on such plates manufactured
in China by other entities (in each case, imposed on plates imported on or after May 1, 2024), (ii) countervailing duties of 35.66% on practically all such plates
manufactured in China (imposed on plates imported on or after March 1, 2024), and (iii) anti-dumping duties of 91.83% on practically all such plates
manufactured in Japan (imposed on plates imported on or after May 1, 2024). There can be no assurance that the duties imposed on imported plates will
provide Kodak effective relief and will not be reduced or impaired by any appeal or other challenge.
Kodak is monitoring the events surrounding the conflicts involving Israel and the impact on the operations of its Israel subsidiary. A leased warehouse in
Israel was destroyed in 2023; however, none of Kodak’s employees were injured. While the potential impact of future developments related to this conflict
is difficult to predict at this time, Kodak has been able to adapt its operations to avoid material disruption to its business. The direct operations of Kodak’s
Israel subsidiary were less than 1% of total consolidated revenue and assets in 2024.
Kodak also continues to monitor the events surrounding the war in Ukraine and the various sanctions imposed in response to the war. Kodak believes it is in
compliance with all sanctions. Kodak has experienced worldwide supply constraints for aluminum and increased energy and transportation costs due in part
to the war in Ukraine. The extent to which the war in Ukraine will continue to impact the global economy and Kodak's business and operations remains
uncertain.
The war in Ukraine and the international response have disrupted Kodak’s ability to operate its Russian subsidiary in the ordinary course, affecting its ability
to pay vendors and employees, receive amounts owed from customers in Russia and deliver product. Kodak is in the process of an orderly winding down of
its Russian subsidiary and has ceased its direct Russian operations. The direct operations of Kodak’s Russian subsidiary did not have a material impact on the
Company’s financial statements (less than 1% of total consolidated revenues and assets for 2024, 2023 and 2022), and there were no material impacts to the
consolidated results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 from the wind-down activities.
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The ongoing changes in global economic conditions and the impact of other global events on Kodak’s operations and financial performance remains
uncertain and will depend on several factors such as the slowdown in customer demand, the ability to offset higher labor, material and distribution costs
through pricing actions, duration of supply chain disruptions and the ability to secure raw materials and components.
Business Overview and Strategy:
Segments within the print industry and the film industry face competition from digital substitution. Kodak’s strategy is to:
•
Focus product investment in core competency areas of print and advanced materials, leveraging Kodak’s proprietary technologies to deliver
technologically advanced products in the product goods packaging, graphic communications and functional printing markets;
•
Generate profitable revenues through a focus on customers across Kodak’s Print segment, increasing overall share;
•
Promote the use of film and expand the applications of Kodak’s film and chemicals to best utilize the existing infrastructure; and
•
Continue to invest in automation and streamline processes to drive cost reductions and operating efficiencies.
A discussion of opportunities and challenges related to Kodak’s strategy follows:
•
Print's digital plate products include traditional digital plates and KODAK SONORA Process Free Plates. SONORA Process Free Plates allow Kodak
customers to skip the plate processing step prior to mounting plates on a printing press. This improvement in the printing process saves time and
costs for customers. Also, SONORA Process Free Plates reduce the environmental impact of the printing process because they eliminate the use of
chemicals (including solvents), water and power that is otherwise required to process a traditional plate. The segment's digital plate products are
experiencing challenges from higher prices and availability of raw materials, digital substitution and competitive pricing pressures. Kodak seeks to
mitigate the impact of increases in manufacturing costs through a combination of pricing actions, improved production efficiency and cost reduction
initiatives. In addition, Kodak seeks to offset the impact of short-term and long-term market dynamics on pricing and volume pressures through
innovations in Kodak product lines, including investing in digital print technologies.
•
In Print's digital printing businesses, the PROSPER Inkjet Systems product offerings are expected to grow and continue to build profitability. Kodak
launched the PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press in June 2022. The PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press enables commercial, publishing and newspaper printers to
compete more effectively with offset and to shift more long run jobs from conventional printing processes to inkjet. Kodak completed the placement
of the first PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press in the third quarter of 2023. Investment in the next generation technology, ULTRASTREAM, is focused on the
ability to place ULTRASTREAM writing systems in Kodak branded presses and in various original equipment manufacturers in applications ranging
from commercial print to packaging. The first flexible packaging printing system utilizing Kodak's ULTRASTREAM inkjet technology was placed during
the second quarter of 2022. In addition, Kodak officially launched the KODAK PROSPER ULTRA 520 Digital Press utilizing Kodak's ULTRASTREAM inkjet
technology, which offers offset print quality in a smaller footprint. Kodak completed the placement of the first KODAK PROSPER ULTRA 520 Digital
Press in the fourth quarter of 2023.
•
Advanced Materials and Chemicals segment is using Kodak's deep expertise in chemistry and strengths in deposition and coating processes that come
from decades of experience in film manufacturing to work on new initiatives:
•
EV/Energy Storage Battery Material Manufacturing - Coating of substrates is a critical aspect of manufacturing materials for batteries and
Kodak plans to capitalize on its expertise in coating technology to develop opportunities in this area. Kodak utilizes its pilot coating facility to
conduct development of coated electrodes for a variety of battery, fuel cell, and solar film companies as well as low volume manufacturing of
electrodes. On July 13, 2022, Kodak invested $25 million to acquire a minority preferred equity interest in Wildcat Discovery Technologies, Inc.
("Wildcat"), a private technology company that uses proprietary methods to research and develop new battery materials, including an EV
battery. Wildcat continues to explore and assess various options and alternatives to fund the future development and commercialization of
this technology which may impact the value of Kodak's investment or dilute Kodak's ownership in Wildcat. Kodak also entered into an
agreement to provide coating and engineering services in collaboration with Wildcat to develop and scale film coating technologies. Wildcat
has granted Kodak certain rights to negotiate a production or licensing arrangement with Wildcat when and if Wildcat’s technology reaches
commercial readiness. Kodak has utilized an existing production coating facility to manufacture coated substrates for EV cell assembly. Kodak is
evaluating expansion or enhancement of this facility to serve a wider variety of production level customers.
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Reagent Manufacturing - Kodak plans to capitalize on its existing chemical manufacturing expertise, including current production of
unregulated Key Starting Materials for pharmaceutical products, to implement an expansion into manufacturing Diagnostic Test Reagent
solutions. Kodak has started construction of a Current Good Manufacturing Practice ("cGMP") lab and manufacturing facility to manufacture
reagents for healthcare applications within an existing building located at EBP. Production is scheduled to begin in 2025.
•
Light-Blocking Technology - A proprietary technology initially developed for electrophotographic toners is being leveraged to commercialize a
carbon‐less fabric coating designed to offer superior light management, from complete blackout to selective light filtering, and coating
compatibility with an unmatched range of fabrics and also to manage ultraviolet and/or infrared light in addition to visible light. Kodak has
installed a production-scale machine to coat fabrics in EBP, located in Rochester, NY and continues to explore strategic alternatives in order to
commercialize this technology.
•
Transparent Antennas - Kodak plans to leverage its proprietary copper micro‐wire technologies and high‐resolution printing expertise to
contract‐manufacture custom transparent antennas for automotive, commercial construction, and other applications requiring excellent radio
frequency (“RF”) and optical performance. The integration of antennas is growing worldwide due to the rapid expansion of 5G and an overall
increase in RF communications, and the ubiquity of glass surfaces makes transparent antennas attractive for multiple end‐use markets. Kodak
is evaluating this unique printing technology and expertise for transparent heaters to be used in biomedical analytical devices and telecom
applications such as satellite dishes.
•
The Company remains interested in working with governmental agencies to leverage its assets and technology to on-shore manufacturing of
pharmaceutical and other healthcare materials.
•
Film and related component manufacturing operations and Kodak Research Laboratories utilize capacity at EBP, which helps cost absorption for both
Kodak operations and tenants at EBP.
•
Kodak plans to capitalize on its intellectual property through new business or licensing opportunities in 3D printing materials, smart material
applications and printed electronics markets.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended
Year Ended
December 31,
% of
December 31,
% of
$ Change vs.
(in millions)
2024
Sales
2023
Sales
2023
Revenues
$
1,043
$
1,117
$
(74)
Cost of revenues
840
907
(67)
Gross profit
203
19%
210
19%
(7)
Selling, general and administrative expenses
179
17%
159
14%
20
Research and development costs
33
3%
34
3%
(1)
Restructuring costs and other
8
1%
7
1%
1
Other operating (income) expense, net
(10)
(1%)
6
1%
(16)
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations
before interest expense, pension income
excluding service cost component, loss on
early extinguishment of debt, other
income, net and income taxes
(7)
(1%)
4
0%
(11)
Interest expense
59
6%
52
5%
7
Pension income excluding service cost component
(173)
(17%)
(161)
(14%)
(12)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
—
—
27
2%
(27)
Other income, net
(3)
(0%)
(1)
(0%)
(2)
Earnings from continuing operations before income
taxes
110
11%
87
8%
23
Provision for income taxes
8
1%
12
1%
(4)
NET EARNINGS
$
102
10%
$
75
7%
$
27
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Revenues
For the year ended December 31, 2024, revenues declined approximately $74 million compared with 2023 primarily due to lower volume as well as price and
product mix declines in Print ($82 million and $5 million, respectively) and unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations ($3 million), partially offset by improved
pricing and product mix and higher volume in Advanced Materials and Chemicals ($12 million and $3 million, respectively) and higher volume in Brand ($2
million). See segment discussions for additional details.
Gross Profit
Gross profit for 2024 declined approximately $7 million compared with 2023, primarily due to lower margins in Advanced Materials and Chemicals ($5
million), lower volumes and less favorable pricing and product mix in Print ($4 million and $2 million, respectively), inventory reserve adjustments in the EPS
Business ($8 million) and higher aluminum costs ($4 million), partially offset by improved pricing and product mix within Advanced Materials and Chemicals
($11 million), higher restructuring costs in the prior year ($2 million), improved volume in Brand ($2 million) and the net change in employee benefits
reserves ($1 million). See segment discussions for additional details.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Consolidated SG&A increased $20 million in 2024 primarily due to investments in information technology systems ($2 million) and changes in organizational
structure ($2 million) to drive further operational efficiencies, as well as costs associated with the drupa trade show ($2 million) and certain litigation matters
($7 million). In addition, the prior year had $15 million of income representing insurance reimbursement of legal costs previously paid by the Company
associated with investigations and litigation. These cost increases were partially offset by a decline in equity compensation costs ($1 million), the net change
in employee benefits reserves ($1 million) and reduction in other SG&A costs ($6 million).
Research and Development Costs
Consolidated R&D expenses were relatively flat in 2024 compared with 2023.
Restructuring Costs and Other
These costs, as well as restructuring costs reported in Cost of revenues, are discussed under the "Restructuring Costs and Other" section in this MD&A and
Note 18, “Restructuring Costs and Other."
Interest Expense
The increase in interest expense in 2024 of $7 million represents the full year of interest expense associated with the refinancing transactions that closed in
the third quarter of 2023. Refer to Note 8, “Debt and Credit Facilities” for further information.
Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net
For details, refer to Note 15, “Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net.”
Pension Income
For details, refer to Note 19, “Retirement Plans."
Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt
For details, refer to Note 8, "Debt and Credit Facilities."
Other Income, Net
For details, refer to Note 16, “Other (Income) Charges, Net.”
Provision for Income Taxes
For details, refer to Note 17, “Income Taxes.”
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DETAILED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Revenues from Continuing Operations by Reportable Segment
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
(in millions)
Print
$
737
$
828
Advanced Materials and Chemicals
271
255
Brand
20
17
Total of reportable segments
1,028
1,100
All Other revenues
15
17
Consolidated total
$
1,043
$
1,117
Kodak’s segment measure of profit and loss is an adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Operational EBITDA”). As
demonstrated in the table below, Operational EBITDA represents the earnings from continuing operations before income taxes excluding non-service cost
components of pension and other postemployment benefits income; depreciation and amortization expense; restructuring costs and other; stock-based
compensation expense; consulting and other costs; idle costs; other operating income (expense), net; loss on early extinguishment of debt; interest expense
and other income, net.
Segment Operational EBITDA and Consolidated Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes
Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Print
$
(8) $
20
Advanced Materials and Chemicals
17
10
Brand
17
15
All Other Operational EBITDA
2
2
Depreciation and amortization
(28)
(30)
Restructuring costs and other
(8)
(10)
Stock-based compensation
(6)
(7)
Consulting and other costs
(1)
13
Idle costs
(2)
(3)
Other operating income (expense), net
10
(6)
Interest expense
(59)
(52)
Pension income excluding service cost component
173
161
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
—
(27)
Other income, net
3
1
Consolidated earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
$
110 $
87
Consulting and other costs are primarily professional services and internal costs associated with certain corporate strategic initiatives and litigation.
Consulting and other costs include $15 million of income in the year ended December 31, 2023, representing insurance reimbursement of legal costs
previously paid by the Company associated with investigations and litigation matters. Kodak received $20 million of insurance reimbursement in 2023 of
which $5 million was recorded in Other current assets in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as of December 31, 2022.
Consists of third-party costs such as security, maintenance and utilities required to maintain land and buildings in certain locations not used in any Kodak
operations and the costs, net of any rental income received, of underutilized portions of certain properties.
As reported in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
In 2024, Kodak decreased employee benefit reserves by $2 million primarily reflecting a decrease in workers’ compensation reserves driven by changes in
discount rates. The decrease in reserves in 2024 impacted gross profit and SG&A each by approximately $1 million.
In 2023, Kodak decreased employee benefit reserves by $1 million primarily reflecting a reduction in workers’ compensation reserves driven by changes in
discount rates. The decrease in reserves in 2023 impacted SG&A by approximately $1 million.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(1)
(2)
(3)
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PRINT SEGMENT
Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
$ Change
Revenues
$
737
$
828 $
(91)
Operational EBITDA
(8)
20
(28)
Operational EBITDA as a % of revenues
(1%)
2%
Revenues
The decrease in Print revenues of approximately $91 million in 2024 primarily reflected reduced volumes in Prepress Solutions ($46 million), volume declines
in Electrophotographic Printing Solutions ($24 million), less favorable pricing in Prepress Solutions ($10 million), lower volumes in Prosper ($10 million),
declines in Software volume ($2 million) and unfavorable foreign currency ($3 million). The unfavorable impacts were partially offset by favorable pricing and
product mix in Electrophotographic Printing Solutions ($5 million).
Operational EBITDA
Print Operational EBITDA declined approximately $28 million in 2024, and was primarily related to inventory reserve adjustments in Electrophotographic
Printing Solutions ($8 million), higher SG&A costs ($9 million), lower volumes and less favorable pricing in Prepress Solutions ($9 million and $8 million,
respectively) and higher aluminum costs ($4 million). These unfavorable impacts were partially offset by favorable pricing and product mix in
Electrophotographic Printing Solutions ($6 million) and volume changes for Prosper ($4 million).
ADVANCED MATERIALS AND CHEMICALS SEGMENT
Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
$ Change
Revenues
$
271 $
255 $
16
Operational EBITDA
17
10
7
Operational EBITDA as a % of revenues
6%
4%
Revenues
The improvement in Advanced Materials and Chemicals revenues of approximately $16 million in 2024 was primarily the result of pricing and product mix
improvements in Industrial Film and Chemicals ($11 million) and volume increases in Motion Picture ($3 million).
Operational EBITDA
Advanced Materials and Chemicals Operational EBITDA improved approximately $7 million in 2024, and primarily reflected improved pricing and product mix
in Industrial Film and Chemicals ($11 million), higher volumes in Motion Picture ($1 million) and lower research and development and manufacturing costs
($2 million and $1 million, respectively), partially offset by lower margins in Industrial Film and Chemicals ($6 million) and higher SG&A costs ($3 million).
BRAND SEGMENT
Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
$ Change
Revenues
$
20 $
17 $
3
Operational EBITDA
17
15
2
Operational EBITDA as a % of revenues
85%
88%
There were no material changes to Brand revenues or Operational EBITDA in 2024.
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RESTRUCTURING COSTS AND OTHER
2024
Restructuring actions taken in 2024 were initiated to reduce Kodak’s cost structure as part of its commitment to drive sustainable profitability and included
various targeted reductions in manufacturing, service, sales and administrative, and research and development functions.
As a result of these actions, for the year ended December 31, 2024, Kodak recorded $8 million of charges which were reported in Restructuring costs and
other in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Kodak made cash payments related to restructuring of approximately $7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The restructuring actions implemented in 2024 are expected to generate future annual cash savings of approximately $12 million. These savings are expected
to reduce future annual Cost of revenues and SG&A expenses by $5 million and $7 million, respectively. Kodak expects the majority of the annual savings to
take effect by the end of 2025 as actions are completed. See Note 18, “Restructuring Costs and Other” for additional information on Kodak’s restructuring
actions.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Management’s Assessment of Liquidity
Kodak ended the year with a cash balance of $201 million, a decrease of $54 million from December 31, 2023.
The refinancing transactions entered into during 2023, cash proceeds related to brand licensing arrangements and savings relating to rationalization, cost
reductions and operational efficiencies provided additional liquidity to the Company to fund on‐going operations and to invest in growth opportunities in
Kodak’s businesses of print and advanced materials and chemicals and for corporate infrastructure investments expected to contribute to improvements in
cash flow.
Available liquidity includes existing cash balances. The amount of available liquidity is subject to fluctuations and includes cash balances held by various
entities worldwide. At December 31, 2024 and 2023 approximately $118 million and $167 million, respectively, of cash and cash equivalents were held within
the U.S. and approximately $83 million and $88 million, respectively, of cash and cash equivalents were held outside the U.S. Cash balances held outside the
U.S. are generally required to support local country operations and may have high tax costs or other limitations that delay the ability to repatriate, and
therefore may not be readily available for transfer to other jurisdictions. Kodak utilizes cash balances outside the U.S. to fund needs in the U.S. through the
use of intercompany loans.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, outstanding intercompany loans to the U.S. were $483 million and $460 million, respectively, which included short-term
intercompany loans from Kodak’s international finance center of $208 million and $173 million, respectively. In China, where approximately $29 million of
cash and cash equivalents was held as of both December 31, 2024 and 2023, there are limitations related to net asset balances that may impact the ability to
make cash available to other jurisdictions in the world. Under the terms of the Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement, the Company is
permitted to invest up to $60 million (or $75 million after the Deleveraging Milestone Date) in Restricted Subsidiaries that are not Loan Parties and in joint
ventures or Unrestricted Subsidiaries that are not party to the Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement.
The Company’s Hong Kong subsidiary has an intercompany loan from one of the Company’s Chinese subsidiaries with a maturity date of November 16, 2024,
the proceeds of which were in turn loaned to the Company. The terms of the intercompany loan were modified during the fourth quarter of 2024 to extend
the maturity date to November 16, 2026 and for the Company to make efforts to repay the outstanding loan balance prior to maturity. The prior
intercompany loan agreement provided for it to be repaid over two years in four equal $20 million installments, the first of which was due by November 16,
2023 with the remaining installments due in 2024. The Company paid $2 million in the first quarter of 2024 and $10 million in the second quarter of 2024
towards the first $20 million installment. The outstanding amount of the intercompany loan as of December 31, 2024 was $68 million. The Company is
evaluating repayment alternatives for the current loan agreement which would allow Kodak and its subsidiaries to perform their obligations to each other
while minimizing the impact on U.S. liquidity taking into account requirements imposed by Chinese regulators. Any amounts repaid to the Chinese subsidiary
may not be able to be loaned, repatriated or otherwise moved back to the U.S., in which case the Company’s U.S. liquidity would be reduced.
During the third quarter of 2023, Kodak entered into multiple long-term brand licensing arrangements and recorded total deferred revenue of approximately
$57 million. Kodak received approximately $12 million of cash proceeds related to these licensing arrangements in 2023, received $40 million in the first
quarter of 2024 and expects to receive $5 million in 2025.
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Kodak's cash flows continue to be negatively impacted by volume declines, higher manufacturing costs and increased labor, material and distribution costs,
supply chain disruptions and shortages in materials and labor. The impacts from price increases, continued cost reduction actions and supply chain-related
cost improvements continue to positively impact Kodak’s operations. The economic uncertainties surrounding the current inflationary environment and
other global events represent additional elements of complexity in Kodak’s plans to return to sustainable positive cash flow. The Company cannot predict the
duration and scope of such events, including the war in Ukraine and the conflicts involving Israel, and other factors such as the ability to continue to secure
raw materials and components, the impact of rising costs of labor, commodity and distribution costs, the ability to maintain current pricing levels or how
quickly and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume.
Kodak's plans to return to sustainable positive cash flow include generating profitable revenues through continued pricing actions and customer-focused
initiatives, implementing effective working capital utilization, reducing operating expenses, continuing to simplify the organizational structure, investing in IT
systems to drive operational efficiencies, generating cash from selling and leasing underutilized assets or through new licensing opportunities and
implementing ways to reduce cash collateral needs. In addition, proceeds received from the settlement of the KRIP, after required debt prepayments, as
further discussed below, would be available for use for strategic growth or general corporate purposes.
Kodak believes its liquidity position is adequate to fund its operating and investing needs and to provide the flexibility to respond as necessary to ordinary
changes in the business and economic environment within the next twelve months from the date of this filing.
On February 26, 2025, the Company entered into an amendment to the Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement (the “2025 Term Loan Credit
Agreement Amendment”) and an amendment to the Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement (the “2025 L/C Facility Agreement Amendment”) to
modify the maturity date of each respective agreement. To the extent the Series B or Series C Preferred Stock maturity date is not extended, and the shares
remain outstanding, then the maturity date of the Term Loans under the 2025 Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement will be accelerated from
August 15, 2028 to May 21, 2026. In addition, the maturity date of the 2025 Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement would be accelerated to May 11,
2026.
Kodak’s ability to adequately fund its long‐term liquidity, debt service and capital requirements will be dependent on its ability to convert, redeem, extend or
refinance the existing Series B and Series C Preferred Stock past their current maturities of May 26, 2026, to obtain sufficient proceeds from the settlement of
KRIP to reduce the amount of the Term Loans and to use in the funding of the Company’s strategic growth initiatives, to generate positive cash flows from
operations and to manage world‐wide cash through intercompany loans, distributions or other mechanisms.
KODAK RETIREMENT INCOME PLAN
On January 21, 2025, the Board of Directors of Kodak approved the termination of KRIP effective March 31, 2025, at which time all benefits under KRIP will
be frozen. Kodak expects that KRIP’s liabilities would be satisfied through a combination of lump sum distributions to active and terminated vested
participants who elect a lump sum distribution and the purchase of an annuity from an insurance company with respect to existing KRIP annuity obligations
for current retirees and beneficiaries and annuity obligations arising from the termination to active and terminated vested participants who do not elect to
receive lump sum distributions. The cost to satisfy KRIP’s liabilities will be affected by a variety of factors including interest rate fluctuations, the portion of
active and terminated vested participants who elect lump-sum distributions, the premium payable to purchase the annuity, and other actuarial factors used
to calculate the value of KRIP’s ongoing annuity obligations. While KRIP has hedging arrangements in place designed to hedge interest rates for practically all
of KRIP’s liabilities, a significant portion of those arrangements are linked to fluctuations in US treasury rates and would not hedge against changes to the
difference between the discount rates used to value KRIP’s liabilities and US treasury rates (i.e., the credit spread) or non-interest rate factors that may
influence the amount of KRIP’s liabilities.
After KRIP’s liabilities and applicable legal requirements have been satisfied, KRIP’s surplus assets would revert to Kodak as the settlor of KRIP subject to an
excise tax. Based on current assumptions, Kodak estimates KRIP would have surplus assets of between $750 million and $900 million after the satisfaction of
KRIP’s liabilities. The actual amount of surplus assets available after the satisfaction of KRIP’s liabilities will be affected by the actual amount paid to satisfy
KRIP’s liabilities, the return on KRIP’s assets during the period over which KRIP’s assets are liquidated and its liabilities satisfied (the “Liquidation Period”), the
degree to which KRIP’s hedging strategy is effective in hedging fluctuations in the amount of KRIP’s liabilities during the Liquidation Period, the amounts
realized from Hedge Fund Assets in the course of their redemption during the Liquidation Period, the amounts realized from distributions from or any sale of
remaining KRIP Illiquid Assets during the Liquidation Period, the value of Hedge Fund Assets or KRIP Illiquid Assets held in the portfolio at the time of
reversion, actuarial experience on plan liabilities during the Liquidation Period, the duration of the Liquidation Period, and the costs associated with the
termination and liquidation process.
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In order to reduce the amount of the surplus assets subject to excise tax and to reduce the rate of the excise tax from 50% to 20%, Kodak expects that it
would direct the transfer of or otherwise contribute 25% of the surplus assets (which may include all or a significant portion of remaining non-cash assets) to
the Kodak Cash Balance Plan (the “Replacement Plan”). After the capitalization of the Replacement Plan and the payment of the 20% excise tax on the
remaining surplus, Kodak projects it would receive proceeds from KRIP having a value of between $450 million and $540 million. Kodak believes no material
amount of income tax would be owed on this amount due to available tax attributes. In addition to the proceeds received by Kodak from KRIP, the
Replacement Plan is projected to have assets having a value of between $190 million and $225 million which would allow Kodak to provide valuable benefits
to its current employee base for the foreseeable future without additional cash cost to Kodak.
Under the terms of the Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement, Kodak is obligated to use 100% of the net cash proceeds of any reversion from
KRIP (“Reversion Proceeds”) to prepay Term Loans outstanding under the Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement until the amount of the Term
Loans is reduced to $300 million and, thereafter, to use 50% of the Reversion Proceeds to prepay Term Loans until the amount of the Term Loans is reduced
to $200 million, in each case plus a 1% prepayment fee. Reversion Proceeds not used to prepay Term Loans would be included in the calculation of Excess
Cash Flow as defined in the Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement and could thereby trigger additional prepayment obligations under the
Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement which cannot be estimated at this time. Assuming these obligations are not amended, waived or
otherwise modified in the interim, no other prepayments are made in the interim, and Kodak uses the Reversion Proceeds to prepay only the minimum
amount required under the Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement, Kodak expects it would use approximately $290 million of the Reversion
Proceeds to satisfy these obligations, leaving a Term Loan balance of $200 million and yielding an annual interest cost savings of approximately $40 million.
Based on all of the foregoing projections and after the projected prepayment of Term Loans, Kodak projects that it would receive cash or other assets from
the KRIP surplus having a value of between $160 million and $250 million.
At the time the formal determination was made to terminate KRIP, Kodak estimated that it would take between 10 and 12 months to determine and satisfy
KRIP’s liabilities and between 11 and 15 months before Kodak receives any Reversion Proceeds; however, these time frames are subject to factors beyond
Kodak’s control including (i) the availability of an annuity product to satisfy KRIP’s annuity obligations at an acceptable cost and on acceptable terms, (ii) the
continued conversion of investments into cash or other liquid assets at the pace currently anticipated, and (iii) regulatory review and approval of various
aspects of the terms of KRIP, KRIP’s activities, and the termination and liquidation process.
Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement
During the first quarter of 2024, the Company prepaid $17 million of the Term Loans with net proceeds from the sale of Target Non-Core Assets (as defined
in the Amended and Restated Term Loan Agreement).
Amended and Restated Letter of Credit Facility Agreement
Approximately $27 million and $31 million of letters of credit were issued under the Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement as of December 31, 2024
and 2023, respectively. The letters of credit under the Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement are collateralized by cash collateral (the “L/C Cash
Collateral”). The L/C Cash Collateral was $29 million and $32 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, which was classified as Restricted Cash.
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Cash Flow:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash balances were as follows:
As of December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$
301 $
377
Cash Flow Activity
Year Ended December 31,
Year-Over-
(in millions)
2024
2023
Year Change
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
$
(7) $
38 $
(45)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net cash used in investing activities
(39)
(32)
(7)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(23)
85
(108)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash
equivalents and restricted cash
(7)
—
(7)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$
(76) $
91 $
(167)
Operating Activities
Net cash from operating activities declined $45 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared with the prior year primarily due to a decrease in
liabilities excluding borrowings and trade payable of $67 million, driven by $57 million of deferred revenue related to brand licensing agreements entered
into in the prior year, increased investment in inventory ($26 million), decline in proceeds from insurance reimbursements ($20 million) and a refund from a
governmental authority ($9 million), both received in the prior year. This decline was partially offset by a decrease in trade receivables of $67 million
primarily driven by $40 million of cash proceeds related to brand licensing received in 2024 and reduction in trade accounts payable ($11 million).
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities increased $7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to the prior year due to an increase in additions
to properties ($24 million) partially offset by proceeds from the sale of assets ($17 million).
Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities increased $108 million in the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the prior year, primarily due to the net
proceeds of $90 million received from the July 21, 2023 financing transactions and the $17 million Amended and Restated Term Loan prepayment in 2024.
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Other Collateral Requirements
The NYS WCB requires security deposits related to self-insured workers’ compensation obligations, which security deposits are recalculated annually. Due to
changes in 2019 to the manner in which the required security deposit is determined, the Company has been required to post additional collateral over the
last several years. At December 31, 2022, the Company posted $75 million of collateral, representing 107% of the Company’s undiscounted actuarial
workers’ compensation obligations. Effective May 1, 2023, the Company added New York to its existing workers compensation liability insurance policy and is
no longer self-insured for future claims. As a result, the NYS WCB confirmed the Company will no longer be obligated to post any additional collateral.
Further, the NYS WCB confirmed the Company can request a review of the security deposits supporting the historical liability beginning on July 1, 2025 with
the submission of a current actuarial report. Based on the results of the actuarial valuation report, the required security deposits may be eligible for
reduction in 2025 and future periods.
Based on the legacy nature of the Company’s workers’ compensation obligations, the undiscounted actuarial obligation has been declining and the Company
expects this trend to continue. While it may not be indicative of the rate of future declines, the undiscounted actuarial liability declined by an average of $5.1
million per year between 2014 and 2024. Accordingly, subject to the possibility of other changes to the calculation of required security deposits by the NYS
WCB, the Company expects the amount of the required security deposits to decline over time and the gradual return of the security deposits that have been
made or the capital used to support such security deposits.
In the third quarter of 2023, the Company deposited $68 million directly with the NYS WCB and cancelled the corresponding letter of credit supporting the
associated liability. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $45 million of surety bonds and $30 million deposited directly with the NYS WCB supporting
the associated liability. The surety bonds are collateralized with $25 million of cash and the Company could be required to provide up to $20 million of cash
or letters of credit to the issuers of certain surety bonds in the future to fully collateralize the bonds.
Other Uses of Cash Related to Financing Transactions
The holders of the Term Loans are entitled to quarterly cash interest payments at a rate of 7.5% per annum. The holders of Series B Preferred Stock are
entitled to cumulative dividends payable quarterly in cash at a rate of 4% per annum. All interest and dividends have been paid when due.
Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Plans
Kodak made contributions (funded plans) or paid net benefits (unfunded plans) totaling approximately $15 million relating to its non-U.S. defined benefit
pension and postretirement benefit plans in 2024. For 2025, the forecasted contribution (funded plans) and net benefit payment (unfunded plans)
requirements for its non-U.S. defined benefit pension and postretirement plans are approximately $10 million. Kodak does not expect to make any cash
contributions to the KRIP in 2025 and expects benefit payments (unfunded plans) related to its non-major U.S. plans to be less than $1 million.
Capital Expenditures
Cash flows from investing activities included $56 million for capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2024. Kodak expects approximately $35
million to $45 million of cash flows for investing activities from capital expenditures for the year ending December 31, 2025.
BEPS Pillar 2
In December 2021, the OECD introduced Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (“BEPS”) Pillar 2 rules that imposed a global minimum tax rate of 15%. Numerous
countries, including European Union member states, enacted legislation that took effect on January 1, 2024. To mitigate the administrative burden in
complying with the OECD Global BEPS rules during the initial years of implementation, the OECD developed the temporary “Transitional Country-by-Country
Safe Harbor” ("Safe Harbor"). The Safe Harbor applies for fiscal years beginning on or before December 31, 2026. Under the Safe Harbor, the top-up tax for
such jurisdiction is deemed to be zero, provided that at least one of the Safe Harbor tests is met for the jurisdiction.
Kodak was able to avail itself of the Pillar 2 Safe Harbor in most of the jurisdictions in which it operates. As of December 31, 2024, the impact of Pillar 2
legislation was immaterial to Kodak.
General implementation of the Global minimum tax (by non- US taxing authorities) became effective January 1, 2025. Kodak’s policy is to recognize the
impact related to the Safe Harbor as period costs. The Company believes that it will continue to benefit from the Safe Harbor provisions and that there will
not be a material impact to the financial statements.
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Kodak will continue to monitor the legislative developments of Pillar 2 framework in the jurisdictions in which it operates.
Contractual Obligations
The impact that contractual obligations are expected to have on Kodak's cash flow in future periods is as follows:
As of December 31, 2024
(in millions)
Total
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030+
Long-term debt
$
572 $
1 $
1 $
2 $
561 $
1 $
6
Interest payments on debt
158
38
40
41
37
1
1
Operating lease obligations
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14
8
6
5
4
9
Purchase obligations
19
9
6
2
1
1
—
Convertible preferred stock cash
dividends
7
4
3
—
—
—
—
Total
$
802 $
66 $
58 $
51 $
604 $
7 $
16
Primarily represents the maturity values of Kodak's long-term debt obligations as of December 31, 2024. The loans made under the Amended and
Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement become due on August 15, 2028 or the date that is 91 days prior to the maturity date or mandatory redemption
date of any of the Company’s then outstanding Convertible Securities or any extensions or refinancings of any of the foregoing. The loans made under
the Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement receive 5% paid-in-kind interest at maturity. Paid-in-kind interest is included in the principal
amount due. The contractual obligations do not reflect any contingent mandatory annual principal prepayments that may be required to be made upon
achieving certain excess cash flow targets or from the Net Proceeds from the sale of Target Non-Core Assets, as such terms are defined in the Amended
and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement. On February 26, 2025, the Company entered into an amendment to the Amended and Restated Term Credit
Agreement to modify the maturity date of the Term Loans to the earlier of August 15, 2028 or May 21, 2026, the date that is five days prior to the
maturity date or mandatory redemption date of any of the Company's then-outstanding Convertible Securities or any extensions or refinancing of any of
the foregoing. Refer to Note 8, "Debt and Credit Facilities."
Includes cash interest payments on the Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement, the RED-Rochester LLC debt and commitment fees for the
Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement.
Purchase obligations include agreements related to raw materials, supplies, production and administrative services, as well as marketing and advertising,
that are enforceable and legally binding on Kodak and that specify all significant terms, including: fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed,
minimum or variable price provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction. Purchase obligations exclude agreements that are cancelable
without penalty.
On February 26, 2021, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, and 1,000,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock. The Series B
and Series C Preferred Stock have a liquidation preference of $100 per share. The holders of Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to cumulative dividends
payable quarterly in cash at a rate of 4% per annum. The holder of Series C Preferred Stock is entitled to cumulative dividends payable quarterly in
additional shares of Series C Preferred Stock. If holders of the Series B and Series C Preferred stock convert their shares into common stock, dividends will
decrease. The Company is required to redeem all shares not converted prior to May 28, 2026 at $100 per share plus the amount of any accrued and
unpaid dividends. Due to uncertainty regarding the number of shares that will be redeemed, the redemption amount has not been included in the above
table. Refer to Note 9, "Redeemable, Convertible Preferred Stock."
Due to uncertainty regarding the completion of tax audits and possible outcomes, an estimate of the timing of payments related to uncertain tax
positions and interest cannot be made. See Note 17, “Income Taxes,” for additional information regarding Kodak's uncertain tax positions.
For 2025, the Company currently forecasts $10 million in contributions and net benefit payments for its Non-U.S. major defined benefit retirement plans
and other postretirement benefit plans. Expected contributions are excluded from the contractual obligations table because they do not represent
contractual cash outflows, as they are dependent on numerous factors which may result in a wide range of outcomes.
Because timing of their future cash outflows is uncertain, the other long-term liabilities presented in Note 7, “Other Long-Term Liabilities,” are excluded
from this table.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5) (6) (7)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
Preparation of the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S.
GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Significant
accounting policies used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements are more fully described in Note 1, “Basis of Presentation and Summary
of Significant Accounting Policies.” The accounting policies most critical to the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and require the most
difficult, subjective or complex judgments are described below.
Revenue Recognition
Kodak sells a wide portfolio of products and services to its customers. Kodak’s agreements have varying terms and conditions depending on the goods and
services being sold, the rights and obligations conveyed and the legal jurisdiction of the arrangement. While most of Kodak’s agreements have standard
terms and conditions, more complex equipment arrangements may contain nonstandard terms and conditions that require significant contract interpretation
to determine the appropriate accounting.
For equipment sales, revenue recognition may depend on completion of installation based on the type of equipment, level of customer specific
customization and other contractual terms. In instances in which the agreement with the customer contains a customer acceptance clause, revenue is
deferred until customer acceptance is obtained, provided the customer acceptance clause is considered to be substantive.
Kodak’s brand licensing agreements (symbolic licenses) may include upfront payments with a defined license period or a perpetual license term. Significant
judgment is required to determine the term over which revenue will be recognized and whether a significant financing component exists. No significant
brand licensing agreements were entered into in 2024.
Taxes
Kodak accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. This approach requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the
expected future tax consequences of operating losses, credit carryforwards and temporary differences between the carrying amounts and tax basis of
Kodak’s assets and liabilities.
Kodak records a valuation allowance to reduce its net deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. Management is required
to exercise judgment in assessing the realizability of Kodak’s deferred tax assets, considering all available positive and negative evidence. Inherent in this
process is the requirement to estimate forecasted earnings, future taxable income, and prudent and feasible tax planning strategies on a jurisdiction-by-
jurisdiction basis. It is possible that actual results will differ from assumptions and require adjustments to allowances. Future periods may also provide
positive evidence sufficient to conclude that all or part of the valuation allowance recorded in each jurisdiction can be reversed. However, when an
accumulation of recent losses or other negative evidence exists, it can be challenging to use forecasted earnings as a source of income when determining
whether deferred tax assets can be realized.
Kodak’s ability to utilize its U.S. net operating losses (“NOLs”) and tax credits may be subject to limitations imposed by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue
Code. Section 382 limits the utilization of NOLs in the event of significant changes in the stock ownership of the Company. An ownership change occurs if,
among other things, the aggregate ownership of stockholders owning five percent of Kodak’s stock increases by more than 50 percentage points over a
three-year rolling period. An ownership change can also occur by other items, such as the sale of Kodak shares that are owned by its 5% shareholders. Future
transactions, when combined with reported transactions within the testing period, could aggregate an ownership change during the testing period in excess
of 50 percentage points.
A Section 382 ownership change would significantly impair Kodak’s ability to utilize NOLs and tax credits in the U.S. As of December 31, 2024, Kodak had
available U.S. NOL carry-forwards for income tax purposes of approximately $1,677 million and unused foreign tax credits of $134 million. Any impairment of
these tax attributes would be fully offset by a corresponding decrease in Kodak’s U.S. valuation allowance, which would result in no net tax provision.
Kodak intends to repatriate its offshore earnings when prudent. Accordingly, it recorded deferred tax liabilities of $15 million and $16 million for potential
taxes on undistributed earnings as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These taxes are primarily attributable to foreign withholding taxes.
Kodak operates within multiple taxing jurisdictions worldwide and is subject to audit in these jurisdictions. These audits can involve complex issues, which
may require many years to resolve. Management believes that adequate provisions have been made for such issues, however, there is the possibility that the
ultimate resolution of such issues could have an adverse effect on the earnings of
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Kodak. Conversely, if these issues are resolved favorably, the related provisions would be reduced, thus having a positive impact on earnings. Management’s
ongoing assessments of the outcomes of these issues and related tax positions requires judgment.
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
Kodak’s defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit costs and obligations are estimated using several key assumptions. The assumptions that
have the most significant effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations are the expected rate of return on plan assets
(“EROA”) and discount rates. Actual results that differ from Kodak’s assumptions are recorded as unrecognized gains and losses as a component of
accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income in shareholders’ equity and are amortized to earnings over the estimated future service period of the active
participants in the plan or, if the plan is almost entirely inactive, the average remaining lifetime expectancy of inactive participants, to the extent such total
net unrecognized gains and losses exceed 10% of the greater of the plan's projected benefit obligation ("PBO") or the calculated value of plan assets.
Significant differences in actual experience or significant changes in future assumptions would affect Kodak’s pension and other postretirement benefit costs
and obligations.
Return on Plan Assets
EROA is a long-term assumption, which Kodak reviews annually. Kodak utilizes asset and liability modeling studies to adjust asset exposures to conform to its
investment strategy, and to review its liability hedging program. These studies generate forward-looking estimates of correlation, risk and return which are
used in the development of the EROA. The EROA is estimated utilizing a forward-looking building block model which factors in the expected risk of each asset
category, return, and correlation over a five to seven-year horizon, and weighs the exposures by the strategic asset allocation.
Historical inputs are utilized in the forecasting model, including historical asset returns with adjustments based on the forward-looking view. Kodak
aggregates investments into major asset categories based on the underlying benchmark of the strategy. Each allocation to these major asset categories is
determined to accomplish unique objectives, including enhancing portfolio return, providing portfolio diversification, or hedging plan liabilities, in accordance
with the overall investment strategy.
The EROA, once set, is applied to the calculated value of plan assets in the determination of the expected return component of Kodak’s pension expense.
Kodak uses a calculated value of plan assets, which recognizes gains and losses in the fair value of assets over a four-year period, to calculate expected return
on plan assets.
At December 31, 2024, the calculated value of the assets of Kodak’s major U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans was approximately $4.1 billion
and the fair value of the assets of Kodak’s major U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans was approximately $3.6 billion. Asset gains and losses that
are not yet reflected in the calculated value of plan assets are not included in amortization of unrecognized gains and losses.
Kodak’s major U.S. defined benefit pension plan accounts for substantially all of Kodak’s net pension income and represents approximately 86% of the total
fair value of major plan assets as of December 31, 2024. The following table presents actual and expected return on plan assets, as well as the corresponding
percentages for Kodak’s major U.S. defined benefit pension plan:
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
(in millions)
Actual return on plan assets
$
(149)
$
170 $
(152)
Expected return on plan assets
248
257
178
Actual rate of return on plan assets
(2.7%)
3.9 %
(6.1) %
Expected rate of return on plan assets
7.1%
7.5 %
5.3 %
The actual rate of return on Kodak’s major U.S. defined benefit pension plan for 2024 was negative 2.7% which was lower than the expected rate of return of
7.1%, and was driven by the sale of KRIP Illiquid Assets and change in investment strategy initiated in April 2024 designed to preserve and maximize the value
of KRIP's over-funding by reducing investment risk and improving the overall liquidity of KRIP. See Note 19, "Retirement Plans" for further discussion. For
2023 the actual rate of return was 3.9%, which was lower than the expected rate of return of 7.5%, driven by lower than expected returns in the private
equity asset class. For 2022 the actual rate of return was negative 6.1%, lower than the expected rate of return of 5.3%, driven by lower than expected bond
performance due to rising interest rates. The expected average rate of return on plan assets is a long-term, forward-looking assumption and will likely differ
from the actual return in any specific year.
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Gains or losses from direct investments in derivative instruments by Kodak’s major U.S. defined benefit pension plan can be volatile from year to year and
could materially affect the fair value of plan assets. The total net realized (losses) gains from these derivative investments that were included in the actual
return on plan assets balance in the table above for the years ending December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 were approximately ($18) million, ($1) million and
($128) million, respectively. Refer to the Derivative Instruments discussion below for additional information.
Approximately $0.9 billion and $2.7 billion of the total fair value of Kodak’s major U.S. defined pension plan as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively,
represents plan assets where the fair market value is not readily determinable and are measured using the net asset value (“NAV”) per share expedient. The
decrease in investments valued at NAV compared to December 31, 2023 was related to the sale of KRIP Illiquid Assets and the redemption of hedge funds as
part of KRIP’s change in investment strategy in April 2024. The majority of the hedge fund investments remaining at December 31, 2024 have been or are
expected to be redeemed in 2025, with the exception of one fund which has a required redemption period that extends beyond 2025. For private equity
funds, the investors do not have an option to redeem their interest in these funds but rather receive distributions from time to time through the liquidation
of the underlying investments in the funds. Other than the sale of KRIP's Illiquid Assets in 2024, secondary sales of a material portion of the investments in
these funds are infrequent and, historically, immaterial portions of these funds were sold for values not significantly different from NAV.
Discount Rates:
Generally, Kodak bases the discount rate assumption for its significant plans on high quality corporate bond yields in the respective countries as of the
measurement date. Specifically, for its U.S., Canadian, Euro-zone and UK plans, Kodak determines a discount rate using a cash flow model to incorporate the
expected timing of benefit payments and an AA-rated corporate bond yield curve. For Kodak’s U.S. Plan, spot rates of the FTSE Above Median Pension
Discount Curve are used. For Kodak’s non-U.S. plans, discount rates are determined by comparison to published local high-quality bond yields or indices
considering estimated plan duration and removing any outlying bonds, as warranted.
Changes in discount rates for Kodak’s major U.S. defined benefit plan has the most significant effect on the total PBO for Kodak's plans.
The table below shows the discount rates for Kodak’s major U.S. pension plan for the years shown:
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
Discount Rates - Projected Benefit Obligation:
5.45%
4.92%
5.13%
U.S. Plan
As discount rates reflect the market rate on the measurement date, the rates can be volatile from year to year. The increase in the discount rate for Kodak’s
major U.S. defined benefit pension plan from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2024 resulted in a decrease in the PBO of approximately $83 million at
December 31, 2024. The decrease in the discount rate for Kodak’s major U.S. defined benefit pension plan from December 31, 2022 to December 31, 2023
resulted in an increase in the PBO of approximately $40 million at December 31, 2023.
Sensitivity Analysis:
The following table illustrates the sensitivity to a change to certain key assumptions used in the calculation of expense for the year ending December 31,
2024 and the PBO at December 31, 2024 for Kodak's major U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans:
Impact on 2025
Impact on PBO
Pre-Tax Pension Expense
December 31, 2024
Increase (Decrease)
Increase (Decrease)
(in millions)
U.S.
Non-U.S.
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Change in assumption:
25 basis point decrease in discount rate
$
5 $
— $
38 $
11
25 basis point increase in discount rate
(5)
—
(37)
(10)
25 basis point decrease in EROA
9
1
N/A
N/A
25 basis point increase in EROA
(9)
(1)
N/A
N/A
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Total pension income from continuing operations before special termination benefits, curtailments and settlements for the major U.S. defined benefit
pension plan was $151 million for 2024 and is expected to be approximately $76 million in 2025. The decrease in pension income for 2025 is driven primarily
by lower EROA due to the change in investment strategy as discussed above. Pension expense from continuing operations before special termination
benefits, curtailments and settlements for the major non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans was $3 million for 2024 and is projected to be less than $1
million in 2025.
Derivative Instruments:
Kodak’s major U.S. defined benefit plan utilizes derivative investments primarily to hedge liability interest rate risk to U.S. government bonds. Kodak’s major
U.S. defined benefit pension plan’s derivative portfolio consists of exchange traded futures contracts. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023 the notional
amount of these derivative instruments was approximately $574 million and $384 million, respectively. Daily variation margin payments are made to or
received from the counterparty for changes in the market value of futures contracts and are recorded as realized gains and losses in the actual return on plan
assets balance. As these futures contracts have short-term maturities, the fair value of these derivative instruments at December 31, 2024 and 2023 was ($5)
million and $1 million, respectively, which represents the unrealized losses and gains on these contracts. Refer to Note 19, “Retirement Plans” for additional
information.
An increase in interest rates is the primary factor that could precipitate material losses in Kodak’s major U.S. defined benefit plan's existing derivatives
portfolio. A 25-basis point increase in interest rates would cause a loss from the government bond derivatives of approximately $21 million. However, as
illustrated in the above table, a 25-basis point increase in the discount rate used to measure the PBO of the U.S. Plan would cause a $37 million decrease in
the PBO. Accordingly, while an increase in interest rates would expose the U.S. Plan’s derivative investments to losses, it would also likely result in an
offsetting decrease to the U.S. Plan’s PBO.
Kodak’s major U.S. defined benefit plan has invested in a diversified portfolio of hedge funds that utilize a variety of investment strategies. The total NAV of
these hedge funds was approximately $0.7 billion and $1.6 billion as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Separate from the major U.S. defined
benefit plan’s direct investments in exchange traded futures contracts, hedge funds may utilize derivative instruments to execute their investment strategy.
Any gains or losses, as well as changes in the fair value of derivative investments held by the hedge fund, are included in the hedge fund’s NAV. Losses could
occur in the future from hedge fund investments which may result in part from the use of derivative investments by the hedge funds. However, the
maximum potential loss on any individual fund would be limited to the U.S. Plan’s investment in that fund.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of average cost or net realizable value. Judgment is required to assess the ultimate demand for and realizable value of
inventory. The analysis of inventory carrying values considers several factors including length of time inventory is on hand, historical sales, product shelf life,
product life cycle, product category and product obsolescence. The Company also relies, in certain instances, on demand forecasts from its distributors, and
adverse changes in such demand forecasts, when they become known, are taken into consideration when analyzing the carrying values of inventories.
New Accounting Pronouncements
A description of new accounting pronouncements is contained in Note 1, “Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.”
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Kodak, as a result of its global operating and financing activities, is exposed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices, and interest
rates, which may adversely affect its results of operations and financial position. In seeking to minimize the risks associated with such activities, Kodak may
enter into derivative contracts. Kodak does not utilize financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes. Foreign currency forward contracts are
used to hedge existing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities, especially those of Kodak’s international finance center, as well as forecasted
foreign currency denominated intercompany sales.
Kodak’s exposure to changes in interest rates results from its investing and borrowing activities used to meet its liquidity needs. Long-term debt is generally
used to finance long-term investments, while short-term debt is used to meet working capital requirements.
Using a sensitivity analysis based on estimated fair value of open foreign currency forward contracts using available forward rates, if the U.S. dollar had been
10% stronger at December 31, 2024 and 2023, the fair value of open forward contracts would have decreased $17 million and $12 million, respectively. Such
changes in fair value would be substantially offset by the revaluation or settlement of the underlying positions hedged.
The majority of the Company’s debt is fixed rate debt. The fair market value of fixed-rate debt is sensitive to changes in interest rates. At December 31, 2024
and 2023, a 10% change in market interest rates would change the fair value of the Company’s debt by approximately $6 million and $5 million, respectively.
Kodak’s financial instrument counterparties are high-quality investment or commercial banks with significant experience with such instruments. Kodak
manages exposure to counterparty credit risk by requiring specific minimum credit standards and diversification of counterparties. Kodak has procedures to
monitor the credit exposure amounts. The maximum credit exposure at December 31, 2024 was not significant to Kodak.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of Eastman Kodak Company
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statement of financial position of Eastman Kodak Company (the Company) as of December 31, 2024 and
2023, the related consolidated statement of operations, comprehensive (loss) income, equity (deficit) and cash flow for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 2024, and the related notes and financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15 (collectively referred to as the “consolidated
financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at
December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024, in
conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal
control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee
of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework), and our report dated March 17, 2025 expressed an unqualified opinion
thereon.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial
statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the 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 audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing
procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the 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 financial 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
financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or
required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2)
involved our especially challenging, subjective or complex judgments. The communication of the critical audit matter 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 matter below, providing a separate opinion
on the critical audit matter or on the account or disclosure to which it relates.
Retirement Benefits – U.S. Plan Projected Benefit Obligation
Description of the Matter
As described in Note 19 to the consolidated financial statements, at December 31, 2024 the Company’s projected benefit
obligation for its U.S. Plan was $2,184 million and the fair value of plan assets was $3,128 million, resulting in an overfunded
status of $944 million. The projected benefit obligation for the U.S. Plan was measured using actuarial techniques that incorporate
management’s assumption for the discount rate, as well as other assumptions.
Auditing the projected benefit obligation of the U.S. Plan was complex and required the involvement of specialists as a result of
certain assumptions, including the discount rate, used in the measurement process. The discount rate has a significant effect on
the projected benefit obligation.
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How We Addressed the
Matter in Our Audit
We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of the Company's controls that
address the risks of material misstatement relating to the measurement and valuation of the projected benefit obligation. For
example, we tested controls over management’s review of the inputs used to calculate the projected benefit obligation and
management's controls over the discount rate.
Our audit procedures included, among others, evaluating the methodology used to determine the projected benefit obligation
and the discount rate. For example, we involved actuarial specialists to assist in evaluating management’s methodology for
determining the discount rate that reflects the amount and duration of the benefit payments used to measure the projected
benefit obligation. We also tested the completeness and accuracy of the underlying data used in the actuarial calculations.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2020.
Rochester, New York
March 17, 2025
# of PCAOB ID
EY-42;
Auditor Name:
Ernst & Young
Auditor Location:
Rochester, New York, USA
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of Eastman Kodak Company
Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We have audited Eastman Kodak Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, based on criteria established in Internal
Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). In
our opinion, Eastman Kodak Company (the Company) maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December
31, 2024, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated
statement of financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the related consolidated statement of operations, comprehensive (loss)
income, equity (deficit) and cash flow for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2024, and the related notes and financial statement
schedule listed in the Index at Item 15 and our report dated March 17, 2025 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of
internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the
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 audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.
Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and
evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered
necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
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 (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly
reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) 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 (3) 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.
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.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Rochester, New York
March 17, 2025
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EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(in millions, except per share data)
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
Revenues
Sales
$
882 $
917 $
983
Services
161
200
222
Total net revenues
1,043
1,117
1,205
Cost of revenues
Sales
720
765
885
Services
120
142
150
Total cost of revenues
840
907
1,035
Gross profit
203
210
170
Selling, general and administrative expenses
179
159
153
Research and development costs
33
34
34
Restructuring costs and other
8
7
10
Other operating (income) expense, net
(10)
6
(1)
(Loss) earnings from continuing operations before interest expense,
pension income excluding service cost component, loss on early
extinguishment of debt, other (income) charges, net and income taxes
(7)
4
(26)
Interest expense
59
52
40
Pension income excluding service cost component
(173)
(161)
(98)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
—
27
—
Other (income) charges, net
(3)
(1)
1
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
110
87
31
Provision for income taxes
8
12
5
NET EARNINGS
$
102 $
75 $
26
Basic earnings per share attributable to Eastman Kodak Company
common shareholders
$
0.97 $
0.71 $
0.16
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Eastman Kodak Company
common shareholders
$
0.90 $
0.67 $
0.16
Number of common shares used in basic and diluted earnings per share:
Basic
80.1
79.4
78.9
Diluted
92.3
90.5
80.6
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
(in millions)
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
NET EARNINGS
$
102 $
75 $
26
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net:
Currency translation adjustments
(16)
(8)
(12)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan obligation activity,
net of tax
(369)
(173)
253
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net attributable to Eastman Kodak Company
(385)
(181)
241
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME, NET
$
(283) $
(106) $
267
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(in millions, except per share data)
As of December 31,
2024
2023
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$
201 $
255
Trade receivables, net of allowances of $7 and $8 respectively
138
195
Inventories, net
219
217
Other current assets
37
45
Total current assets
595
712
Property, plant and equipment, net
189
169
Goodwill
12
12
Intangible assets, net
20
24
Operating lease right-of-use assets
27
30
Restricted cash
92
110
Pension and other postretirement assets
989
1,216
Other long-term assets
77
82
TOTAL ASSETS
$
2,001 $
2,355
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE, CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK AND EQUITY
Accounts payable, trade
$
120 $
125
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt
1
1
Current portion of operating leases
11
13
Other current liabilities
129
144
Total current liabilities
261
283
Long-term debt, net of current portion
466
457
Pension and other postretirement liabilities
197
237
Operating leases, net of current portion
21
24
Other long-term liabilities
197
213
Total liabilities
1,142
1,214
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Redeemable, convertible preferred stock, no par value, $100 per share
liquidation preference
218
210
Equity
Common stock, $0.01 par value
—
—
Additional paid in capital
1,150
1,156
Treasury stock, at cost
(12)
(11)
Accumulated deficit
(393)
(495)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
(104)
281
Total equity
641
931
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK AND EQUITY
$
2,001 $
2,355
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(in millions, except share data)
Accumulated
Redeemable
Additional
Other
Convertible
Common
Paid in
Accumulated
Comprehensive
Treasury
Preferred
Stock
Capital
Deficit
Income (Loss)
Stock
Total
Stock
Equity (deficit) as of December 31, 2021
$
— $
1,166 $
(596 ) $
221 $
(10 )
781 $
196
Net earnings
—
—
26
—
—
26
—
Other comprehensive (loss) income (net of tax):
Currency translation adjustments
—
—
—
(12 )
—
(12 )
—
Pension and other postretirement
liability adjustments
—
—
—
253
—
253
—
Preferred stock cash and accrued dividends
—
(4 )
—
—
—
(4 )
—
Preferred stock in-kind dividends
—
(5 )
—
—
—
(5 )
5
Preferred stock deemed dividends
—
(2 )
—
—
—
(2 )
2
Treasury stock purchases
—
—
—
—
(1 )
(1 )
—
Stock-based compensation
—
5
—
—
—
5
—
Equity (deficit) as of December 31, 2022
$
— $
1,160 $
(570 ) $
462 $
(11 ) $
1,041 $
203
Net earnings
—
—
75
—
—
75
—
Other comprehensive loss (net of tax):
Currency translation adjustments
—
—
—
(8 )
—
(8 )
—
Pension and other postretirement
liability adjustments
—
—
—
(173 )
—
(173 )
—
Preferred stock cash and accrued dividends
—
(4 )
—
—
—
(4 )
—
Preferred stock in-kind dividends
—
(5 )
—
—
—
(5 )
5
Preferred stock deemed dividends
—
(2 )
—
—
—
(2 )
2
Stock-based compensation
—
7
—
—
—
7
—
Equity (deficit) as of December 31, 2023
$
— $
1,156 $
(495 ) $
281 $
(11 ) $
931 $
210
Net earnings
—
—
102
—
—
102
—
Other comprehensive loss (net of tax):
Currency translation adjustments
—
—
—
(16 )
—
(16 )
—
Pension and other postretirement
liability adjustments
—
—
—
(369 )
—
(369 )
—
Preferred stock cash and accrued dividends
—
(4 )
—
—
—
(4 )
—
Preferred stock in-kind dividends
—
(6 )
—
—
—
(6 )
6
Preferred stock deemed dividends
—
(2 )
—
—
—
(2 )
2
Treasury stock purchases
—
—
—
—
(1 )
(1 )
—
Stock-based compensation
—
6
—
—
—
6
—
Equity (deficit) as of December 31, 2024
$
— $
1,150 $
(393 ) $
(104 ) $
(12 ) $
641 $
218
There are 60 million shares of no-par value preferred stock authorized, 2.2 million of which were issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024 and 2.1
million of which were issued and outstanding at both December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Represents purchases of common stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
(1)
(2)
(2)
(1)
(2)
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EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW
Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings
$
102 $
75 $
26
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
28
30
29
Pension and other postretirement income
(155 )
(145 )
(77 )
Change in fair value of the Preferred Stock and Convertible Notes embedded
derivatives
—
2
(3 )
Asset impairments
4
5
1
Stock based compensation
6
7
5
Non-cash changes in workers' compensation and other employee benefit
reserves
(2 )
(1 )
(15 )
Net gain on sales of assets
(17 )
—
—
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
—
27
—
Benefit from deferred income taxes
(1 )
(1 )
(3 )
Decrease (increase) in trade receivables
51
(16 )
(12 )
Decrease (increase) in miscellaneous receivables
1
6
(1 )
(Increase) decrease in inventories
(7 )
19
(31 )
Decrease in trade accounts payable
(3 )
(14 )
(12 )
(Decrease) increase in liabilities excluding borrowings and trade payables
(46 )
21
(36 )
Other items, net
32
23
13
Total adjustments
(109 )
(37 )
(142 )
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
(7 )
38
(116 )
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to properties
(56 )
(32 )
(31 )
Purchase of preferred equity interest
—
—
(25 )
Net proceeds from sales of assets
17
—
—
Net cash used in investing activities
(39 )
(32 )
(56 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from Amended and Restated Term Loan Agreement
—
435
—
Net proceeds from Original Term Loan Credit Agreement
—
—
49
Repayment of Original Term Loan Credit Agreement
—
(316 )
—
Repayment of Convertible Notes
—
(28 )
—
Other debt acquisition costs
—
(1 )
—
Repayment of Amended and Restated Term Loan Agreement
(17 )
—
—
Preferred stock cash dividend payments
(4 )
(4 )
(4 )
Treasury stock purchases
(1 )
—
(1 )
Finance lease payments
(1 )
(1 )
(1 )
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(23 )
85
43
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(7 )
—
(8 )
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(76 )
91
(137 )
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period
377
286
423
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period
$
301 $
377 $
286
Refer to Note 2, “Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash” for the components of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
(1)
(1)
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EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW (Continued)
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Cash paid for interest and income taxes was:
Interest (net of portion capitalized of $6 in 2024 and $3 in both 2023 and 2022)
$
31 $
26 $
23
Income taxes (net of refunds)
$
13 $
9 $
6
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1: BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
The consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The following is a description of the significant accounting policies of Kodak.
BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Eastman Kodak Company ("EKC") and all companies directly or indirectly controlled by EKC,
either through majority ownership or otherwise. Kodak consolidates variable interest entities if Kodak has a controlling financial interest and is determined to
be the primary beneficiary of the entity.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain amounts from previous periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period classification for deferred income taxes in Note 17, "Income
Taxes" and for pension asset fair value classification in Note 19, "Retirement Plans."
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of commitments and contingencies at year end and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during
the reporting periods presented. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
FOREIGN CURRENCY
For most subsidiaries and branches outside the U.S., the local currency is the functional currency. The financial statements of these subsidiaries and branches
are translated into U.S. dollars as follows: assets and liabilities at year-end exchange rates; revenue, expenses and cash flows at average exchange rates; and
shareholders’ equity at historical exchange rates. For those subsidiaries for which the local currency is the functional currency, the resulting translation
adjustment is recorded as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Financial
Position.
For certain other subsidiaries and branches outside the U.S., operations are conducted primarily in U.S. dollars, which is therefore the functional currency.
Monetary assets and liabilities of these foreign subsidiaries and branches, which are recorded in local currency, are remeasured at year-end exchange rates,
while revenue, expense, and gain and loss accounts, which are recorded in local currency, are remeasured at average exchange rates. Non-monetary assets
and liabilities are remeasured at historical exchange rates. Adjustments that result from the remeasurement of the assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries
are included in Other (income) charges, net in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.
The effects of foreign currency transactions, including related hedging activities, are included in Other (income) charges, net, in the accompanying
Consolidated Statement of Operations.
CASH EQUIVALENTS
All highly liquid investments with a remaining maturity of three months or less at date of purchase are considered to be cash equivalents.
ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
Kodak records an allowance for credit losses against financial assets measured at amortized cost basis (primarily accounts receivable) for the current
expected credit losses inherent in the asset over its expected life. The allowance for credit losses is maintained based on historical experience, current
conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. Kodak records a specific reserve for individual
accounts when Kodak becomes aware of specific customer circumstances evidencing the customer's inability to pay, such as in the case of a bankruptcy filing
or deterioration in the customer's operating results or financial position.
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INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The cost of inventories is determined by the average cost method, which approximates
current cost. Kodak provides inventory reserves for excess, obsolete or slow-moving inventory based on changes in customer demand, technology
developments or other economic factors.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Kodak capitalizes additions and improvements while maintenance and
repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Upon sale or other disposition, the applicable amounts of asset cost and accumulated depreciation are removed
from the accounts and the net amount, less proceeds from disposal, is charged or credited to Other operating (income) expense, net in the Consolidated
Statement of Operations.
Kodak calculates depreciation expense using the straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives, which are as follows:
Estimated
Useful
Lives
Buildings and building improvements
5-40
Land improvements
4-20
Leasehold improvements
3-20
Equipment
3-20
Tooling
1-3
Furniture and fixtures
5-10
Kodak depreciates leasehold improvements over the shorter of the lease term or the assets’ estimated useful life.
INTERNAL USE SOFTWARE
Expenditures for software purchases and software developed for internal use are capitalized and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated
useful lives, generally 3 to 10 years. For software developed for internal use, only certain costs are capitalized, including external direct costs of materials and
services associated with developing or obtaining the software, and payroll and payroll-related costs for employees who are directly associated with internal-
use software projects. Capitalization of these costs ceases no later than the point at which the project is substantially complete and ready for its intended
use. Costs associated with preliminary project stage activities, training, maintenance, and other post-implementation stage activities are expensed as
incurred. The carrying value of owned software and development costs is recorded in Property, plant and equipment, net while the carrying value of cloud-
based software and development costs is recorded in Other long-term assets. The carrying value of software and development costs is reviewed for
impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable.
GOODWILL
Goodwill is not amortized but is required to be assessed for impairment at least annually and whenever events or changes in circumstances occur that would
more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying amount.
When testing goodwill for impairment, Kodak may assess qualitative factors for some or all of its reporting units to determine whether it is more likely than
not (that is, a likelihood of more than 50 percent) that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill. If Kodak
determines based on this qualitative test of impairment that it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount or
elects to bypass the qualitative assessment for some or all of its reporting units, then a quantitative goodwill impairment test is performed. The amount of
goodwill impairment, if any, is calculated as the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of
goodwill. Determining the fair value of a reporting unit involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. Refer to Note 5, “Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets.”
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Kodak participates in high-deductible insurance programs with retention and per occurrence deductible levels for claims related to workers’ compensation.
The estimated liability for workers’ compensation is based on actuarially estimated, discounted cost of claims, including claims incurred but not reported.
Historical loss development factors are utilized to project the future development of incurred losses, and the amounts are adjusted based on actual claim
experience, settlements, claim development trends, changes
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in state regulations and judicial interpretations. Refer to Note 6, “Other Current Liabilities” and Note 7, “Other Long-Term Liabilities” for the estimated
liabilities. Amounts recoverable from insurance companies or third parties are estimated using historical experience and estimates of future recoveries.
Estimated recoveries are not offset against the related accrual. The amount recorded for the estimated recoveries at December 31, 2024 and 2023 was $14
million and $16 million, respectively, of which $12 million was reported in Other long-term assets in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position in both
periods. The remaining $2 million and $4 million, respectively, was reported in Other current assets in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
LEASES
Kodak as lessee
Kodak determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. The primary criteria used to classify transactions as operating or finance leases are: (1) whether
the ownership transfers at the end of the lease, (2) whether the lease term is equal to or greater than 75% of the economic life of the asset, and (3) whether
the present value of the minimum lease payments is equal to or greater than 90% of the fair value of the asset at inception of the lease. Kodak does not have
leases that include assets of a specialized nature, and generally does not provide residual value guarantees or have any leases for which the exercise of end-
of-lease purchase options is reasonably assured at lease inception.
Operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and operating lease liabilities represent the
obligation to make lease payments arising from the operating lease. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based
on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The ROU assets are adjusted for prepayments and lease incentives. Variable lease payments are
excluded from the measurement of ROU assets and lease liabilities and are recognized in expense in the period in which the obligation for those payments is
incurred. Lease agreements may include options to extend or terminate the lease at Kodak’s discretion, which are included in the determination of the lease
term when they are reasonably certain to be exercised.
Kodak’s lease agreements are primarily for real estate space and vehicles. Arrangements for goods and services are assessed to determine if the
arrangement contains a lease at its inception. Operating leases are included within Operating lease ROU assets, Current portion of operating leases and
Operating leases, net of current portion in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. Finance leases are included in Property, plant and equipment,
net, Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt and Long-term debt, net of current portion in the Consolidated Statement of Financial
Position.
When available, the rate implicit in the lease is used to discount lease payments to present value; however, many leases do not provide a readily
determinable implicit rate. Therefore, Kodak typically uses its incremental borrowing rate to discount the lease payments at lease commencement. The
incremental borrowing rate is the rate of interest that EKC would have to pay to borrow, on a collateralized basis, over a similar term. Renewal options
and/or termination options are factored into the determination of lease payments if considered probable.
Rental expense related to operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The lease agreements may include both lease and non-
lease components. Kodak does not separate lease and non-lease components for real estate leases but does separate lease and non-lease components for
equipment leases.
Kodak as Lessor
Kodak places its own equipment at customer sites under sales-type and operating lease arrangements.
Arrangements classified as sales-type leases with revenue recognition at inception generally transfer title to the equipment by the end of the lease term or
have a lease term that is for a major part of the remaining economic life of the equipment. Leases meeting the sales-type lease criteria with variable lease
payments that do not depend upon a reference rate or index are classified as operating leases if they would otherwise result in a day-one loss. If the
arrangement meets the criteria for a sales-type lease but collectability is not considered probable, Kodak will not derecognize the asset and will record all
payments received as a liability until the earlier of collectability becoming probable or the termination of the lease.
Arrangements that do not meet the sales-type lease criteria are classified as operating leases with revenue recognized over the term. Equipment subject to
operating leases is included in Property, plant and equipment, net in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position and is depreciated to estimated
residual value over its expected useful life. Equipment operating lease terms and depreciable lives generally vary from 3 to 7 years.
The core operations of Eastman Business Park are commercial real estate management activities including real estate leasing and related facility
management services. Kodak also leases underutilized portions of its other real estate properties to third parties under both operating lease and sublease
agreements. Payments received under operating lease agreements for Eastman Business
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Park are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term and are reported in Revenues in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Payments received
under lease and sublease agreements for other underutilized space are recognized on a straight-line basis and reported as cost reductions in Cost of
revenues, Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses, Research and Development (“R&D”) costs and Other (income) charges, net.
Renewal options and/or termination options are factored into the determination of lease payments if considered probable. Kodak does not separate lease
and non-lease components of contracts for real estate leases but does separate lease and non-lease components for equipment leases.
REVENUE
Kodak’s revenue transactions include sales of products (such as components and consumables for use in Kodak and other manufacturers’ equipment, film-
based products and specialty materials and chemicals), equipment, software, services (such as extended warranty, customer support and maintenance
agreements, consulting, training and education, engineering, coating and contract manufacturing services), integrated solutions, intellectual property and
brand licensing, and commercial real estate management activities.
Contracts with customers may include multiple performance obligations including equipment, optional software licenses and service agreements. For such
arrangements, revenue is typically allocated to each performance obligation based on its relative standalone selling price. Standalone selling prices are based
on the observable prices of the products or services when sold separately or by using expected cost-plus margin when directly observable prices are not
available. The Company reassesses its standalone selling prices at least annually.
Equipment is generally dependent on, and interrelated with, the underlying operating system (firmware) and cannot function without the operating system;
in these cases, the hardware and software licenses are accounted for as a single performance obligation. Service agreements generally have a one-year initial
term subject to annual renewals and may be prepaid or paid over time; for such arrangements, revenue is allocated to each performance obligation based on
its relative standalone selling price. Kodak applies the residual allocation method for sales of certain complex, highly customized equipment due to significant
variability in pricing.
Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration Kodak
expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services.
For product sales (such as plates, film, inks, specialty materials and chemicals and other consumables), revenue is recognized when control has transferred
from Kodak to the buyer, which may be upon shipment or upon delivery to the customer site, based on contract terms or legal requirements in certain
jurisdictions.
For non-complex equipment installations and software sales, revenue is recognized when control of each distinct performance obligation has transferred
from Kodak to the buyer, which is generally met when the equipment or software is delivered and installed at the customer site, as delivery and installation
generally occur within the same period. For complex equipment installations or integrated software solutions, revenue is deferred until receipt of customer
acceptance and control has transferred to the buyer.
Software licenses are sold both in bundled equipment arrangements as discussed above or on a standalone basis. Perpetual licenses are usually sold with
post-contract support services (“PCS”) which are considered distinct performance obligations as the customer’s use of the existing software is not dependent
upon future upgrades. Kodak recognizes software revenue at the time that the customer obtains control over the software which generally occurs upon
installation, while revenue allocated to the PCS is recognized over the service period. The Company also sells Software-as-a-Service ("SaaS") arrangements
with revenue recognized over the contract term.
Service revenue related to equipment and software support is recognized using the time-based method ratably over the contractual period as it best depicts
when the customer receives the benefit from the service. Service revenue for time-and-materials based agreements is recognized as services are performed.
In service arrangements such as consulting where final acceptance by the customer is required, revenue is deferred until all acceptance criteria have been
met and Kodak has a legal right to payment.
Kodak’s licensing revenue is comprised of software licenses as discussed above, licenses to use functional intellectual property (e.g. patents and technical
know-how) and licenses to use symbolic intellectual property (e.g. brand names and trademarks). The timing and the amount of revenue recognized from the
licensing of intellectual property depends upon a variety of factors, including the nature of the performance obligations (functional vs. symbolic licenses),
specific terms of each agreement, and the payment terms. Aside from software licenses discussed above, Kodak’s functional licenses generally provide the
right to use functional intellectual
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property; therefore, non-sales/usage-based revenue is recognized when the customer has the right to use the intellectual property while sales and usage-
based royalties are recognized in the period the related sales and usage occurs. Revenue for symbolic licenses such as brand licenses are recognized over
time.
Real estate management revenue consists primarily of income from tenant leases, including rent and utilities, as well as facility management services and
hosting onsite events. Usage-based revenue is recognized as earned, while tenant lease income is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term
(Refer to Leases; Kodak as Lessor above).
Deferred revenue is recorded when cash payments are received in advance of satisfying performance obligations, such as deposits required in advance on
equipment orders, prepaid service contracts, prepaid tenant lease income or prepaid royalties on intellectual property arrangements. Interest expense is
imputed for payments received greater than one year in advance of performance.
Payment terms and conditions vary by contract type, although terms generally include a requirement of payment within 30 to 60 days. With the exception of
brand licensing arrangements, Kodak applies the practical expedient with respect to implied financial components and only imputes interest for payment
terms greater than one year.
Sales and usage-based taxes are excluded from revenues.
Certain customers may receive cash-based incentives or credits, which are accounted for as variable consideration. At the time revenue is recognized, Kodak
records reductions to revenue for customer incentive programs, rebates and promotional allowances. For those incentives that require estimation, such as
for volume rebates, Kodak uses historical experience and both internal and customer data to estimate the sales incentive at the time revenue is recognized.
Incremental direct costs of obtaining a contract consist of sales commissions. Kodak expenses sales commissions when incurred if the amortization period
would be one year or less; otherwise, sales commissions are initially deferred and subsequently amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the
contract. These costs are recorded in SG&A expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Kodak accrues the estimated cost of post-sale obligations,
including basic product warranties, at the time of revenue recognition.
Kodak does not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected length of one year or less or for which
revenue is recognized at the amount to which Kodak has the right to invoice for services performed.
Performance obligations with an original expected length of greater than one year generally consist of deferred service contracts, operating leases and brand
licensing arrangements. As of December 31, 2024, there was approximately $94 million of unrecognized revenue from unsatisfied performance obligations.
Approximately 20% of the revenue from unsatisfied performance obligations is expected to be recognized in 2025, 15% in 2026, 10% in 2027, 10% in 2028
and 45% thereafter.
SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS
Amounts charged to customers and costs incurred by Kodak related to shipping and handling are included in Net revenue and Cost of revenues, respectively.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS
R&D costs, which include costs incurred in connection with new product development, fundamental and exploratory research, process improvement,
product use technology and product accreditation, are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.
ADVERTISING
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in SG&A expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations. Advertising
expenses amounted to $4 million, $2 million and $3 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The carrying values of long-lived assets, other than goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives, are reviewed for impairment whenever events
or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying values may not be recoverable.
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Long-lived assets are grouped with other assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of
other assets and liabilities. If the sum of the expected undiscounted cash flows from the use of and eventual disposition of such asset group is less than the
carrying value of the asset group a loss is recognized to the extent the carrying value of the asset group exceeds its fair value. Kodak determines fair value
through quoted market prices in active markets or using a discounted cash flow analysis.
The remaining useful lives of long-lived assets are reviewed in connection with the assessment of recoverability of long-lived assets and the ongoing strategic
review of the business and operations. If the review indicates that the remaining useful life of the long-lived asset has changed significantly, the depreciation
on that asset is adjusted to facilitate full cost recovery over its revised estimated remaining useful life.
The carrying values of indefinite-lived intangible assets are evaluated for potential impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances
indicate that it is more likely than not that the asset is impaired. The fair value of the Kodak trade name is valued using the income approach, specifically the
relief from royalty method. Refer to Note 5, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.”
INCOME TAXES
Kodak recognizes deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of operating losses, credit carry-forwards and temporary
differences between the carrying amounts and tax basis of Kodak’s assets and liabilities. Kodak records a valuation allowance to reduce its net deferred tax
assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. For discussion of the amounts and components of the valuation allowances as of December
31, 2024 and 2023, refer to Note 17, “Income Taxes.”
The undistributed earnings of Kodak’s foreign subsidiaries are not considered permanently reinvested. Kodak has recognized a deferred tax liability (net of
related foreign tax credits) on the foreign subsidiaries’ undistributed earnings.
RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280):
Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. ASU 2023-07 improves reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced
disclosures about significant segment expenses. In addition, the ASU enhances interim disclosure requirements, clarifies circumstances in which an entity can
disclose multiple segment measures of profit or loss, and contains other disclosure requirements. The ASU is required to be applied retrospectively to all
periods presented in the financial statements, but does not change how an entity identifies its operating segments, aggregates those operating segments, or
applies the quantitative thresholds to determine its reportable segments. The ASU is effective for Kodak for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023
(January 1, 2024 for Kodak) and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 (January 1, 2025 for Kodak). Kodak adopted the new
standard effective January 1, 2024 which primarily resulted in expanded disclosures of expenses included in Kodak's segment measure of profitability. Refer
to Note 26, “Segment Information.”
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. ASU 2023-09 requires disclosure of
additional categories of information about federal, state and foreign income taxes in the rate reconciliation table and more details about the reconciling
items in some categories if items meet a quantitative threshold. The ASU requires entities to disclose income taxes paid, net of refunds, disaggregated by
federal (national), state and foreign taxes for annual periods and to disaggregate the information by jurisdiction based on a quantitative threshold. The
guidance makes several other changes to the disclosure requirements. The ASU is required to be applied prospectively, with the option to apply it
retrospectively. The ASU is effective for Kodak for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 (January 1, 2025 for Kodak). The Company is currently
evaluating the ASU to determine its impact on the Company's disclosures.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income – Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic
220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. ASU 2024-03 requires public business entities to disclose specified information about certain costs
and expenses, including but not limited to purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, and intangible asset amortization, in a tabular
format within the notes to their financial statements, as well as provide additional disclosures related to certain other specified expenses. The ASU may be
applied on either a prospective or retrospective basis and is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026 (January 1, 2027 for
Kodak) and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027 (January 1, 2028 for Kodak). The Company is currently evaluating the ASU to
determine its impact on the Company's disclosures.
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NOTE 2: CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the Statement of Financial Position that sums to
the total of such amounts shown in the Statement of Cash Flows:
As of December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Cash and cash equivalents
$
201 $
255
Restricted cash reported in Other current assets
8
12
Restricted cash
92
110
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in
the Statement of Cash Flows
$
301 $
377
Restricted cash reported in Other current assets on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position primarily represented amounts that support hedging
activities. In addition, restricted cash reported in Other current assets as of December 31, 2023 included an escrow of $3 million in China to secure ongoing
obligations under a supply agreement associated with the strategic relationship with Lucky HuaGuang Graphics Co. Ltd. ("HuaGuang"). The escrow
agreement under the supply agreement expired in the third quarter of 2024.
Restricted cash included $29 million and $32 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, representing the cash collateral required to be posted
by the Company under the Letter of Credit Facility (“L/C Cash Collateral”) (Refer to Note 8, “Debt and Credit Facilities” for information on the Restricted cash
supporting the L/C Cash Collateral). In addition, restricted cash as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 included $55 million and $63 million, respectively,
representing cash collateral supporting the Company’s undiscounted actuarial workers’ compensation obligations with the New York State Workers’
Compensation Board ("NYS WCB"). Restricted cash as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 included $6 million and $8 million, respectively, of security posted
related to Brazilian legal contingencies. In addition, restricted cash as of December 31, 2023 included $5 million of cash collateral posted in the United
Kingdom for a letter of credit for aluminum purchases.
NOTE 3: INVENTORIES, NET
As of December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Finished goods
$
90 $
85
Work in process
69
68
Raw materials
60
64
Total
$
219 $
217
During the third quarter of 2024, Kodak recorded an inventory reserve adjustment of $4 million in its Electrophotographic Printing Solutions (“EPS”) business
related to higher-than-expected volume declines for certain component and service parts sold to its installed base of printers due to the negative impact of
recent pricing actions and ceasing the manufacturing of NEXFINITY printers effective December 2022. During the fourth quarter of 2024, Kodak recorded an
inventory reserve adjustment of $4 million related to EPS black and white consumables and service parts due to the reduction in forecasted demand
communicated from its primary distributor. The inventory reserve adjustments are recorded in Cost of revenues in the Consolidated Statement of
Operations.
NOTE 4: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
As of December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Land
$
45 $
55
Buildings and building improvements
137
137
Machinery and equipment
434
420
Construction in progress
55
27
Property, plant and equipment, gross
671
639
Accumulated depreciation
(482)
(470)
Property, plant and equipment, net
$
189 $
169
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Depreciation expense was $24 million, $26 million and $24 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
NOTE 5: GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The following table presents the changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment.
Advanced
Materials and
Consolidated
(in millions)
Print
Chemicals
Brand
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2022
$
6
$
—
$
6
$
12
Impairment
—
—
—
—
As of December 31, 2023
6
—
6
12
Impairment
—
—
—
—
As of December 31, 2024
$
6
$
—
$
6
$
12
Gross goodwill
$
62
$
8
$
6
$
76
Accumulated impairment losses
(56)
(8)
—
(64)
Balance as of December 31, 2024
$
6
$
—
$
6
$
12
The Print segment has four goodwill reporting units: Prepress Solutions; Electrophotographic Printing Solutions; Prosper; and Software. The Advanced
Materials and Chemicals segment has two goodwill reporting units: Motion Picture and Industrial Films and Chemicals; and Advanced Materials and
Functional Printing. The Brand segment has one goodwill reporting unit. As of December 31, 2024, goodwill is only recorded in the Brand and Software
reporting units.
Based upon the results of Kodak’s December 31, 2024 and 2023 annual impairment tests, no impairment of goodwill was indicated. As of December 31, 2024
and 2023 the carrying value of the Brand reporting unit was negative.
The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization by major intangible asset category as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
As of December 31, 2024
Weighted Average
Remaining
Gross Carrying
Accumulated
Amortization
Period
(in millions)
Amount
Amortization
Net
(in years)
Technology-based
$
99 $
96 $
3
1 year
Kodak trade name
17
—
17
Indefinite
Customer-related and other
9
9
—
N/A
Total
$
125 $
105 $
20
As of December 31, 2023
Weighted Average
Remaining
Gross Carrying
Accumulated
Amortization
Period
(in millions)
Amount
Amortization
Net
(in years)
Technology-based
$
99 $
92 $
7
2 years
Kodak trade name
17
—
17
Indefinite life
Customer-related
9
9
—
N/A
Total
$
125 $
101 $
24
Based on the results of Kodak’s December 31, 2024 annual impairment test, no impairment of Kodak's trade name was indicated. Based on the results of
Kodak’s December 31, 2023 annual impairment test, the carrying value of the Kodak trade name exceeded its
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fair value and Kodak recorded a pre-tax impairment charge of less than $1 million. The impairment charge was included in Other operating (income) expense,
net in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $4 million for both of the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 and $5 million for the year ended
December 31, 2022.
Estimated amortization expense for 2025 related to intangible assets that are currently being amortized as of December 31, 2024 is $3 million.
NOTE 6: OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
As of December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Deferred revenue and customer deposits
$
35 $
37
Employment-related liabilities
32
36
Customer rebates
12
12
Workers' compensation
9
10
Restructuring liabilities
5
5
Accrued interest
9
9
Preferred Stock dividends payable
1
1
Other
26
34
Total
$
129 $
144
The customer rebate amounts will potentially be settled through customer deductions applied to outstanding trade receivables in lieu of cash payments.
The Other component above consists of other miscellaneous current liabilities that, individually, were less than 5% of the total current liabilities component
within the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position and therefore have been aggregated in accordance with Regulation S-X.
NOTE 7: OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
As of December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Workers' compensation
$
53 $
56
Asset retirement obligations
43
43
Deferred taxes
24
27
Deferred brand licensing revenue
57
63
Environmental liabilities
9
9
Embedded conversion option derivative liabilities
1
2
Other
10
13
Total
$
197 $
213
The Other component above consists of other miscellaneous long-term liabilities that, individually, were less than 5% of the total liabilities component in the
accompanying Consolidated Statement of Financial Position and therefore have been aggregated in accordance with Regulation S-X.
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NOTE 8: DEBT AND CREDIT FACILITIES
Debt and finance leases and related maturities and interest rates were as follows at December 31, 2024 and 2023:
Weighted-Average
As of December 31,
Effective
2024
2023
(in millions)
Type
Maturity
Interest Rate
Carrying Value
Carrying Value
Current portion:
RED-Rochester, LLC
11.46%
$
1 $
1
1
1
Non-current portion:
Term Loans
2028
13.48%
455
446
RED-Rochester, LLC
2033
11.46%
10
10
Finance Leases
Various
Various
1
1
466
457
$
467 $
458
Annual maturities of debt and finance leases outstanding at December 31, 2024 were as follows:
Carrying
Maturity
(in millions)
Value
Value
2025
1
1
2026
1
1
2027
2
2
2028
456
561
2029
1
1
2030 and thereafter
6
6
Total
$
467 $
572
Term Loan Credit Agreement
On February 26, 2021, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries (the "Subsidiary Guarantors") entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Original Term Loan
Credit Agreement”) with certain funds affiliated with Kennedy Lewis Investment Management LLC (“KLIM”) as lenders (the “Original Term Loan Lenders”) and
Alter Domus (US) LLC, as administrative agent (the “Term Loan Agent”). Pursuant to the Original Term Loan Credit Agreement, the Original Term Loan
Lenders provided the Company with (i) an initial term loan in the amount of $225 million, which was drawn in full on the same date, and (ii) a commitment to
provide delayed draw term loans in an aggregate principal amount of up to $50 million on or before February 26, 2023 (collectively, the “Original Term
Loans”). The delayed draw term loans were drawn in full on June 15, 2022. The maturity date of the Original Term Loans was February 26, 2026, and the
Original Term Loans were non-amortizing.
On June 30, 2023, the Company and the Subsidiary Guarantors entered into an amendment (the “Term Loan Amendment”) to the Original Term Loan Credit
Agreement (the Original Term Loan Credit Agreement, as amended and restated by the Term Loan Amendment, the “Amended and Restated Term Loan
Credit Agreement”), with certain funds affiliated with KLIM as lenders (the “Term Loan Lenders”) and the Term Loan Agent. Subject to the terms and
conditions of the Term Loan Amendment, the Term Loan Lenders provided the Company with a commitment to provide term loans in an aggregate principal
amount of $450 million (the “Term Loans”).
On July 21, 2023, the Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement became effective and the Company completed its borrowing of the Term Loans.
The Company received net proceeds of $435 million from the Term Loans which were used to (i) refinance the obligations under the Original Term Loan
Credit Agreement, (ii) repay in full and terminate the commitments under the Company’s asset-based revolving credit facility made available pursuant to the
2023 Amended ABL Credit Agreement as defined below, (iii) repay in full the Company’s outstanding 5.0% unsecured convertible promissory notes due May
28, 2026 (the "Convertible Notes") held by the Original Term Loan Lenders, (iv) pay certain fees and expenses related to the foregoing and the Amended and
Restated L/C Facility Agreement (defined below), (v) provide cash collateral in respect of the Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement, as described
below, or other collateral obligations, and (vi) for general corporate purposes and working capital needs of the Company and its subsidiaries (a net amount of
$29 million).
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The Term Loan Amendment also amended and restated the Original Term Loan Credit Agreement to, among other things, (i) extend the maturity date to the
earlier of August 15, 2028 or the date that is 91 days prior to the maturity date or mandatory redemption date of any of the Company’s then-outstanding
Series B Preferred Stock or Series C Preferred Stock ("Convertible Securities") or any extensions or refinancings of any of the foregoing, (ii) make certain other
changes to the terms of the Original Term Loan Credit Agreement and (iii) make certain other changes to the terms of the Guarantee and Collateral
Agreement, dated as of February 26, 2021, among the Company, the Subsidiary Guarantors and the Term Loan Agent.
The Term Loans bear interest at a rate of 7.5% per annum payable in cash and 5.0% per annum payable “in-kind” ("PIK") or in cash at the Company’s option,
for an aggregate interest rate of 12.5% per annum. Obligations under the Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement are secured by a first priority
lien on substantially all assets of the Company and the Subsidiary Guarantors (subject to certain exceptions) not constituting L/C Cash Collateral, as defined
below (collectively, the “Term Loan Priority Collateral”), and a second priority lien on the L/C Cash Collateral. The aggregate carrying value of the Term Loan
Priority Collateral and L/C Cash Collateral as of December 31, 2024 was $3.9 billion.
The Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement continues to limit, among other things, the ability of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries
(as defined in the Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement) to (i) incur indebtedness, (ii) incur or create liens, (iii) dispose of assets, (iv) make
restricted payments and (v) make investments. The Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative covenants, including
delivery of certain of the Company’s financial statements, and customary event of default provisions, including a cross-default provision that would give rise
to an event of default if there is a default under or acceleration of “Material Indebtedness” other than intercompany indebtedness. Material Indebtedness
includes obligations having a principal amount of at least $20 million (increasing to $25 million if the Term Loans are paid down to $200 million, which is
referred to as the “Deleveraging Milestone Date”). The Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement does not include a financial maintenance
covenant or any subjective acceleration clauses.
On an annual basis, the Company is obligated to prepay, within 10 business days following the filing of annual Form 10-K, outstanding Term Loans in an
amount equal to Excess Cash Flow (“ECF”) as defined in the Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement provided no such prepayment is required if
such prepayment would cause U.S. liquidity to be less than $60 million, or $85 million after the Deleveraging Milestone Date. For the year ended December
31, 2024, ECF was a negative amount. In addition to customary prepayment covenants, the Company is also required to use the Net Proceeds from the
monetization of Target Non-Core Assets as such terms are defined in the Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement to make prepayments subject
to certain exceptions. During the first quarter of 2024, the Company prepaid $17 million of the Term Loans with Net Proceeds from the sale of Target Non-
Core Assets.
On February 26, 2025, the Company and the Subsidiary Guarantors entered into an amendment to the Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement
(the “2025 Term Loan Credit Agreement Amendment”) with the Term Loan Lenders and the Term Loan Agent to modify the maturity date of the Term Loans
to the earlier of August 15, 2028 or May 21, 2026, the date that is five days prior to the maturity date or mandatory redemption date of any of the
Company’s then-outstanding Convertible Securities or any extensions or refinancings of any of the foregoing.
Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt - Original Term Loans
The Company used $316 million of the net proceeds received from the Term Loans, which represented the aggregate principal amount of the Original Term
Loans plus accrued PIK and prepayment premium, to refinance the Company’s obligations under the Original Term Loan Credit Agreement. In addition, the
Company used $2 million of the net proceeds to pay accrued and unpaid cash interest. The carrying value of the Original Term Loans as of July 21, 2023 was
approximately $293 million. The Company recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of approximately $23 million during the third quarter of 2023.
Board Rights Agreement
On June 30, 2023, in connection with the execution of the Term Loan Amendment, the Company entered into an amendment (the "Board Rights Agreement
Amendment") to the letter agreement with KLIM, dated February 26, 2021 (the “Original Board Rights Agreement”). Pursuant to the Board Rights Agreement
Amendment, KLIM's right to nominate one individual for election as a member of the Company’s board of directors will last until the date on which KLIM
ceases to hold at least $200 million of the original principal amount of Term Loans. The individual nominated pursuant to the Original Board Rights
Agreement was appointed to the Company's Board of Directors on April 1, 2021 and has been elected to serve one-year terms at each of the annual
meetings since May 19, 2021.
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Securities Purchase Agreement
On February 26, 2021, the Company and the Term Loan Lenders (the “Buyers”), entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Securities Purchase
Agreement”) pursuant to which the Company sold to the Buyers (i) an aggregate of 1,000,000 shares (the “Purchased Shares”) of the Company’s common
stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”) for a purchase price of $10.00 in cash per share for an aggregate purchase price of $10 million and (ii) $25
million aggregate principal amount of the newly issued Convertible Notes in a private placement transaction. The issuance and sale of the Purchased Shares
and Convertible Notes were consummated on February 26, 2021.
Convertible Notes
The Convertible Notes bore interest at a rate of 5.0% per annum, which was payable in cash on the maturity date and in additional shares of Common Stock
on any conversion date. The payment of interest only at the maturity date has the same effect as delivering additional debt instruments to the holders of the
Convertible Notes and therefore is considered PIK. Therefore, PIK was being added to the carrying value of the debt through the term and interest expense
was recorded using the effective interest method. The maturity date of the Convertible Notes was May 28, 2026.
Embedded Derivatives
The Convertible Notes were considered more akin to a debt-type instrument and the economic characteristics and risks of the embedded conversion
features were not considered clearly and closely related to the Convertible Notes. Kodak allocated $12 million of the net proceeds received to a derivative
liability based on the aggregate fair value of the embedded features on the date of issuance which reduced the net carrying value of the Convertible Notes.
The derivative was being accounted for at fair value with subsequent changes in the fair value being reported as part of Other (income) charges, net in the
Consolidated Statement of Operations. The fair value of the Convertible Notes embedded derivative at July 21, 2023, when the Convertible Notes were
repaid, was a liability of $5 million.
Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt - Convertible Notes
The carrying value, including the fair value of the embedded derivative liability, of the Convertible Notes at July 21, 2023 was approximately $24 million. The
Company used $28 million of the net proceeds received from the Term Loans to repay in full the aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes plus
accrued PIK interest. The Company recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of approximately $4 million during the third quarter of 2023.
Securities Registration Rights Agreement
On February 26, 2021, the Company and the Buyers entered into a Registration Rights Agreement (the “Securities Registration Rights Agreement”) providing
the Buyers with registration rights in respect of the Purchased Shares and the Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Convertible Notes. The
Securities Registration Rights Agreement contains other customary terms and conditions, including certain customary indemnification obligations; however,
the Securities Registration Rights Agreement does not obligate the Company to facilitate an underwritten offering of the registered Common Stock by the
Buyers.
Amended ABL Credit Agreement
On September 3, 2013, the Company entered into an Asset Based Revolving Credit Agreement (the “Original ABL Credit Agreement”). On February 26, 2021,
the Company and the Subsidiary Guarantors entered into a fourth amendment to the Original ABL Credit Agreement (as amended in 2021, the “Amended
ABL Credit Agreement”), among the Company, the Subsidiary Guarantors, the lenders party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as agent (the “Agent”), and Bank
of America, N.A. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as arrangers, with the Agent and the Required Lenders. Each of the capitalized but undefined terms used in
the context of describing the Amended ABL Credit Agreement has the meaning ascribed to such term in the Amended ABL Credit Agreement.
The Amended ABL Credit Agreement amended the Original ABL Credit Agreement to, among other things, (i) extend the maturity date to February 26, 2024
or the date that was 90 days prior to the earliest scheduled maturity date or mandatory redemption date of any of the Company’s Term Loans, Convertible
Notes, Series B Preferred Stock, Series C Preferred Stock or any refinancings of any of the foregoing and (ii) decreased the aggregate amount of commitments
from $110 million to $90 million, which decreased the minimum Excess Availability to $11.25 million from the previous amount of $13.75 million.
Commitments under the Amended ABL Credit Agreement continued to be able to be used in the form of revolving loans or letters of credit.
On March 14, 2023, the Company and the Subsidiary Guarantors entered into amendment No. 5 to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “2023
Amended ABL Credit Agreement") with the lenders party thereto (the “Lenders”), Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent to,
among other things: (i) extend the maturity date of the Company's asset based
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loan facility from February 26, 2024 to the earliest of June 12, 2024, the termination of the 2023 Amended L/C Facility Agreement (as defined below) or the
date that is 91 days prior to the earliest scheduled maturity date or mandatory redemption date of any of the Company’s Original Term Loans, Convertible
Notes, Series B Preferred Stock, Series C Preferred Stock or any refinancings of any of the foregoing; (ii) require the Company to maintain daily Minimum
Liquidity of $50 million, subject to certain cure rights, and to maintaining quarterly Minimum Liquidity of $80 million, and (iii) on February 26, 2024, decrease
the aggregate amount of commitments from $90 million to $81 million. Each of the capitalized but undefined terms used in the context of describing the
2023 Amended ABL Credit Agreement has the meaning ascribed to such term in the 2023 Amended ABL Credit Agreement.
If Minimum Liquidity fell below the daily or quarterly required minimum, an Event of Default would have occurred, in which case the Agent had the right to
declare the obligation of each Lender to make Revolving Loans and of the Issuing Banks to issue Letters of Credit to be terminated, and declare the Revolving
Loans, all interest thereon and all other amounts payable under the 2023 Amended ABL Credit Agreement to be due and payable.
Approximately $58 million letters of credit were issued under the 2023 Amended ABL Credit Agreement as of July 21, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
On July 21, 2023, the Company used the net proceeds from the Term Loans to repay in full the amounts outstanding under its 2023 Amended ABL Credit
Agreement. Upon the administrative agent’s receipt of the payment, the 2023 Amended ABL Credit Agreement was terminated and the lenders’ security
interest in any of the Company’s or its subsidiaries assets or property securing the 2023 Amended ABL Credit Agreement was released.
Letter of Credit Facility Agreement
On February 26, 2021, the Company and the Subsidiary Guarantors entered into a Letter of Credit Facility Agreement (the “L/C Facility Agreement”) among
the Company, the Subsidiary Guarantors, the lenders party thereto (the “L/C Lenders”), Bank of America, N.A., as agent, and Bank of America, N.A., as issuing
bank. Pursuant to the L/C Facility Agreement, the L/C Lenders committed to issue letters of credit on the Company’s behalf in an aggregate amount of up to
$50 million, provided that the Company posts cash collateral in an amount greater than or equal to 103% of the aggregate amount of letters of credit issued
and outstanding at any given time (the “L/C Cash Collateral”).
On March 14, 2023, the Company entered into an amendment to the L/C Facility Agreement (the “2023 Amended L/C Facility Agreement”) to, among other
things: (i) extend the maturity date of the L/C Facility Agreement from February 26, 2024 to the earliest of June 12, 2024, the termination of the 2023
Amended ABL Credit Agreement, as applicable, or the date that is 91 days prior to the earliest scheduled maturity date or mandatory redemption date of any
of the Company’s Term Loans, Convertible Notes, Series B Preferred Stock, Series C Preferred Stock or any refinancing of any of the foregoing and (ii) require
the Company to maintain daily Minimum Liquidity of $50 million, subject to certain cure rights, and to maintaining a quarterly Minimum Liquidity of $80
million. Each of the capitalized but undefined terms used in the context of describing the 2023 Amended L/C Facility Agreement has the meaning ascribed to
such term in the 2023 Amended L/C Facility Agreement.
The 2023 Amended L/C Facility Agreement required the Company to maintain Excess Availability above the greater of 12.5% of lender commitments or
$11.25 million. If Excess Availability fell below the greater of 12.5% of lender commitments or $11.25 million, a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Trigger Event
would have occurred under the 2023 Amended L/C Facility Agreement. During any Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Trigger Event, the Company would have
been required to maintain a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of greater than or equal to 1.0 to 1.0. Since Excess Availability was greater than 12.5% of lender
commitments or $11.25 million throughout the term of the 2023 Amended L/C Facility Agreement, Kodak was not required to have a minimum Fixed Charge
Coverage Ratio of greater than or equal to 1.0 to 1.0.
On June 30, 2023, the Company and the Subsidiary Guarantors entered into an amendment (the “June 2023 L/C Facility Amendment”) to the 2023 Amended
L/C Facility Agreement (as amended and restated by the June 2023 L/C Facility Amendment, the “Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement”), with Bank
of America, N.A., as L/C Lender, L/C Agent and Issuing Bank. The June 2023 L/C Facility Amendment became effective on July 21, 2023.
Under the terms and conditions of the June 2023 L/C Facility Amendment, the L/C Lender increased the commitment to issue letters of credit on the
Company’s behalf from an aggregate amount of up to $50 million, to an aggregate amount of up to $100 million (the “L/C Facility Commitments”), until
August 30, 2023; provided that, at all times, the Company posted cash collateral in an amount greater than or equal to 104% of the aggregate amount of
letters of credit issued and outstanding at any given time (the “L/C Cash Collateral”).
Upon the termination of the 2023 Amended ABL Credit Agreement on July 21, 2023, the letters of credit totaling $58 million issued under the 2023 Amended
ABL Credit Agreement were transferred to the Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement. The
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Company used $59 million of the net proceeds from the Term Loans to cash collateralize the letters of credit transferred to the L/C Facility. In August 2023,
the Company used $68 million of the funds in the L/C Cash Collateral account to cash collateralize the Company’s undiscounted actuarial workers’
compensation obligations directly with the NYS WCB, reducing the issued letters of credit to $31 million, and elected to reduce the L/C Facility Commitments
to $50 million effective August 15, 2023.
The June 2023 L/C Facility Amendment also amended and restated the 2023 Amended L/C Facility Agreement to, among other things, (i) extended the
maturity date to the earliest of (x) the fifth anniversary of the Restatement Date (as defined therein), (y) the date that is 90 days prior to the maturity of the
Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement, as such date may be extended pursuant to the terms thereof (or the maturity date of any refinancing
thereof), or (z) the date that is 90 days prior to the earliest scheduled maturity date or mandatory redemption date of any of the Company’s then-
outstanding Convertible Securities or any refinancings of any of the foregoing, (ii) eliminated the existing cash maintenance requirements, and (iii) made
certain other changes to the terms of the 2023 Amended L/C Facility Agreement.
Approximately $27 million and $31 million letters of credit were issued under the Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement as of December 31, 2024
and 2023, respectively. The balance on deposit in the L/C Cash Collateral account as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 was approximately $29 million and $32
million, respectively.
The Company’s obligations under the Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement are guaranteed by the Subsidiary Guarantors and are secured by (i) a
first priority lien on the L/C Cash Collateral and (ii) a second priority lien on certain Term Loan Priority Collateral of the Company and U.S. subsidiary
guarantors.
The Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement contains certain affirmative and negative covenants similar to the affirmative and negative covenants
contained in the Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit Agreement. The Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement does not include a minimum
liquidity or financial maintenance covenant.
The Company will pay an unused line fee of 37.5-50 basis points per annum, depending on whether the unused portion of the maximum commitments is less
than or equal to 50% or greater than 50% of such commitments, respectively. The Company will pay a letter of credit fee of 3.75% per annum on issued and
outstanding letters of credit, in addition to a fronting fee of 25 basis points on such letters of credit. Amounts drawn under any letter of credit will be
reimbursed from the L/C Cash Collateral. If not so reimbursed, and not otherwise repaid by the Company to the L/C Lender, such amounts will accrue
interest, to be paid monthly, at a floating Base Rate (as defined in the Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement) plus 2.75% per annum until repaid.
On February 26, 2025, the Company and the Subsidiary Guarantors entered into an amendment to the Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement (the
“2025 L/C Facility Agreement Amendment”) with the L/C Lenders and Bank of America, N.A. to modify the maturity date of the facility to the earliest of (x)
the fifth anniversary of the Restatement Date, (y) May 11, 2026, the date that is 10 days prior to the maturity of the Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit
Agreement, as such date may be extended pursuant to the terms thereof, or (z) May 11, 2026, the date that is 15 days prior to the earliest scheduled
maturity date or mandatory redemption date of any of the Company’s then-outstanding Convertible Securities. Upon a Permitted Refinancing (as defined
therein) of any of the foregoing, the springing maturity date will be 30 days prior to the maturity date or redemption date of the refinancing.
RED-Rochester, LLC
In January 2019 Kodak entered into a series of agreements with RED-Rochester, LLC (“RED”), which provides utilities to Eastman Business Park. Kodak
received a payment of $14 million from RED. Kodak is required to pay a minimum annual payment to RED of approximately $2 million regardless of utility
usage. Kodak is accounting for the $14 million payment from RED as debt. The minimum payments required under the agreement from Kodak to RED are
reported as a reduction of the debt and interest expense using the effective interest method. The debt payments to RED continue until August 2033.
NOTE 9: REDEEMABLE, CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
Redeemable convertible preferred stock was as follows:
As of December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Series B preferred stock
$
98 $
96
Series C preferred stock
120
114
Total
$
218 $
210
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Series B Preferred Stock
Repurchase and Exchange Agreement
On February 26, 2021 the Company entered into a Series A Preferred Stock Repurchase and Exchange Agreement (the “Repurchase and Exchange
Agreement”) with Southeastern Asset Management, Inc. (“Southeastern”), Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund, C2W Partners Master Fund Limited and
Deseret Mutual Pension Trust, which are investment funds managed by Southeastern (such investment funds, collectively, the “Purchasers”). The Company
repurchased one million shares of its Series A Preferred Stock under the terms of the Repurchase and Exchange Agreement for $100,641,667, representing
the liquidation value of such Series A Preferred Stock plus accrued and unpaid dividends. In addition, the Company and the Purchasers agreed to exchange
the remaining one million shares of the Company's Series A Preferred Stock held by the Purchasers for shares of the Company’s newly created 4.0% Series B
Convertible Preferred Stock, no par value (the “Series B Preferred Stock”) on a one-for-one basis plus accrued and unpaid dividends of $641,667. The
exchange of shares of Series A Preferred Stock for shares of Series B Preferred Stock was a noncash financing activity. The fair value of the Series B Preferred
Stock at the time of issuance was approximately $95 million. The Company has classified the Series B Preferred Stock as temporary equity in the Consolidated
Statement of Financial Position.
Dividend and Other Rights
On February 25, 2021, the Company filed with the Department of Treasury of the State of New Jersey a Certificate of Amendment to the Second Amended
and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (the “Series B Certificate of Designations”) which established the designation, number of shares,
rights, preferences and limitations of the Series B Preferred Stock which became effective upon filing. The Series B Preferred Stock ranks senior to the
Common Stock and pari passu with the Series C Preferred Stock with respect to dividend rights and rights on liquidation, winding-up and dissolution. The
Series B Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference of $100 per share, and the holders of Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to cumulative dividends
payable quarterly in cash at a rate of 4.0% per annum. If dividends on any Series B Preferred Stock are in arrears for six or more consecutive or non-
consecutive dividend periods, the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock will be entitled to nominate one director at the next annual shareholder meeting
and all subsequent shareholder meetings until all accumulated dividends on such Series B Preferred Stock have been paid or set aside. Dividends owed on
the Series B Preferred Stock have been declared and paid when due. Holders of Series B Preferred Stock will have certain limited special approval rights,
including with respect to the issuance of pari passu or senior equity securities of the Company.
Conversion Features
Each share of Series B Preferred Stock is convertible, at the option of each holder at any time, into shares of Common Stock at the initial conversion rate of
9.5238 shares of Common Stock for each share of Series B Preferred Stock (equivalent to an initial conversion price of $10.50 per share of Common Stock).
The initial conversion rate and the corresponding conversion price are subject to certain customary anti-dilution adjustments. If a holder elects to convert
any shares of Series B Preferred Stock during a specified period in connection with a fundamental change (as defined in the Series B Certificate of
Designations), such holder can elect to have the conversion rate adjusted and can elect to receive a cash payment in lieu of shares for a portion of the shares.
Such holder will also be entitled to a payment in respect of accumulated dividends. In addition, the Company will have the right to require holders to convert
any shares of Series B Preferred Stock in connection with certain reorganization events in which case the conversion rate will be adjusted, subject to certain
limitations.
The Company has the right to cause the mandatory conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock into shares of Common Stock if the closing price of the
Common Stock has equaled or exceeded $14.50 (subject to adjustment in the same manner as the conversion price) for 45 trading days within a period of 60
consecutive trading days.
Embedded Conversion Features
The Company concluded that the Series B Preferred Stock was more akin to a debt-type instrument and that the economic characteristics and risks of the
conversion option upon a fundamental change by the holder was not considered clearly and closely related to the Series B Preferred Stock. Accordingly, this
embedded conversion feature was bifurcated from the Series B Preferred Stock and is being separately accounted for as a derivative. The Company allocated
$1 million to the derivative liability based on the aggregate fair value of the embedded conversion feature on the date of issuance which reduced the original
carrying value of the Series B Preferred Stock.
The conversion option upon a fundamental change embedded derivative value at issuance was calculated as the difference between the total value of the
Series B Preferred Stock and the sum of the net present value of the cash flows if the Series B Preferred Stock is redeemed on its redemption date and the
values of other embedded derivatives. Other than events which alter the likelihood of a fundamental change, the value of the conversion option upon a
fundamental change embedded derivative reflects the value as of
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the issuance date, amortized for the passage of time. The derivative amortization is reported in Other (income) charges, net in the Consolidated Statement of
Operations.
The carrying value of the Series B Preferred Stock embedded derivative as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 was a liability of less than $1 million and $1
million, respectively, and is included in Other long-term liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
The carrying value of the Series B Preferred Stock at the time of issuance, $93 million ($95 million fair value of Series B Preferred Stock on February 26, 2021
less $1 million allocated to the derivative liability and $1 million of transaction costs) is being accreted to the mandatory redemption amount using the
effective interest method to Additional paid in capital in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as a deemed dividend from the date of issuance
through the mandatory redemption date, May 28, 2026.
Redemption Features
If any shares of Series B Preferred Stock have not been converted prior to May 28, 2026 (the “Redemption Date”), the Company is required to redeem such
shares at $100 per share plus the amount of accrued and unpaid dividends. As the Company concluded that the Series B Preferred Stock is considered more
akin to a debt-type instrument, the redemption feature is considered to be clearly and closely related to the host contract and therefore was not required to
be separated from the Series B Preferred Stock.
Series B Registration Rights Agreement
On November 15, 2016, the Company and the Purchasers entered into a Registration Rights Agreement (the “Series A Registration Rights Agreement”) which
provided the Purchasers with customary registration rights in respect of the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Company's Series A
Preferred Stock held by the Purchasers. The Series A Registration Rights Agreement contains other customary terms and conditions, including certain
customary indemnification obligations. The Repurchase and Exchange Agreement extended the registration rights provided under the Series A Registration
Rights Agreement to shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock.
Series C Preferred Stock
Purchase Agreement
On February 26, 2021, the Company and GO EK Ventures IV, LLC (the “Investor”) entered into a Series C Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase
Agreement”) pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell to the Investor, and the Investor agreed to purchase from the Company, an aggregate of
1,000,000 shares of the Company’s newly created 5.0% Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, no par value per share (the “Series C Preferred Stock”), for a
purchase price of $100 per share, representing $100 million of gross proceeds to the Company. The initial issuance and sale of 750,000 shares ($75 million
gross proceeds) closed on February 26, 2021. The final issuance and sale of the remaining 250,000 shares ($25 million gross proceeds) closed on March 30,
2021 after expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act. The Investor is a fund managed by Grand Oaks Capital.
The Company used the proceeds from the sale of the Series C Preferred Stock for general corporate purposes including the funding of growth initiatives. The
Company has classified the Series C Preferred Stock as temporary equity in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
Dividend and Other Rights
On February 25, 2021, the Company filed with the Department of Treasury of the State of New Jersey a Certificate of Amendment to the Second Amended
and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (the “Series C Certificate of Designations”) which established the designation, number of shares,
rights, preferences and limitations of the Series C Preferred Stock and became effective upon filing. The Series C Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Common
Stock and pari passu with the Series B Preferred Stock with respect to dividend rights and rights on liquidation, winding-up and dissolution. The Series C
Preferred Stock has an initial liquidation preference of $100 per share, and holders of Series C Preferred Stock are entitled to cumulative dividends payable
quarterly “in-kind” in the form of additional shares of Series C Preferred Stock at a rate of 5.0% per annum. If dividends on the Series C Preferred Stock are
not declared and paid for any given fiscal quarter, the liquidation preference is automatically increased by the amount of such unpaid dividends. Holders of
the Series C Preferred Stock are also entitled to participate in any dividends paid on the Common Stock (other than stock dividends) on an as-converted basis,
with such dividends on any shares of the Series C Preferred Stock being payable upon conversion of such shares of Series C Preferred Stock to Common
Stock. Dividends owed on the Series C Preferred Stock have been declared and additional Series C shares issued when due.
Holders of Series C Preferred Stock are entitled to vote together with the holders of the Common Stock as a single class, in each case, on an as-converted
basis, except where a separate class vote is required by law. Holders of Series C Preferred Stock have
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certain limited special approval rights, including with respect to the issuance of pari passu or senior equity securities of the Company.
Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Investor has the right to nominate one director at each annual or special meeting of the Company’s shareholders
("Designee") until the earlier of the third anniversary of the execution of the Purchase Agreement and such time as the Investor and its Affiliates (as defined
in the Purchase Agreement) do not hold at least a majority of the Series C Preferred Stock purchased under the Purchase Agreement. The Designee was
elected to serve one-year terms at each of the annual meetings since May 19, 2021. In the third quarter of 2023 the Designee resigned and a successor
Designee nominated by the Investor was appointed by the Company's Board of Directors to fill the vacancy.
Conversion Features
Each share of Series C Preferred Stock is convertible, at the option of each holder at any time, into shares of Common Stock at the initial conversion price of
$10 per share of Common Stock. The initial conversion price and the corresponding conversion rate are subject to certain customary anti-dilution
adjustments and to proportional increase in the event the liquidation preference of the Series C Preferred Stock is automatically increased as described
above. If a holder elects to convert any shares of Series C Preferred Stock during a specified period in connection with a fundamental change (as defined in
the Series C Certificate of Designations), such holder can elect to have the conversion rate adjusted and can elect to receive a cash payment in lieu of shares
for a portion of the shares of Common Stock. Such holder will also be entitled to a payment in respect of accumulated dividends and a payment based on the
present value of all required remaining dividend payments through May 28, 2026, the mandatory redemption date. Such additional payments will be payable
at the Company’s option in cash or in additional shares of Common Stock. In addition, the Company will have the right to require holders to convert any
shares of Series C Preferred Stock in connection with certain reorganization events in which case the conversion rate will be adjusted, subject to certain
limitations.
The Company has the right to cause the mandatory conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock into shares of Common Stock (i) at any time after February 26,
2023 if the closing price of the Common Stock has equaled or exceeded 200% of the then-effective conversion price for 45 trading days within a period of 60
consecutive trading days, or (ii) at any time after February 26, 2024 if the closing price of the Common Stock has equaled or exceeded 150% of the then-
effective conversion price for 45 trading days within a period of 60 consecutive trading days.
Embedded Conversion Features
The Company concluded that the Series C Preferred Stock is more akin to a debt-type instrument and that the economic characteristics and risks of the
conversion option upon a fundamental change by the holder is not considered clearly and closely related to the Series C Preferred Stock. Accordingly, this
embedded conversion feature was bifurcated from the Series C Preferred Stock and separately accounted for as a derivative. The Company allocated $2
million of the net proceeds received to the derivative liability based on the aggregate fair value of the embedded conversion features on the dates of
issuance which reduced the original carrying value of the Series C Preferred Stock.
The conversion option upon a fundamental change embedded derivative value at issuance was calculated as the difference between the total value of the
Series C Preferred Stock and the sum of the net present value of the cash flows if the Series C Preferred Stock is redeemed on its redemption date and the
values of other embedded derivatives. Other than events which alter the likelihood of a fundamental change, the value of the conversion option upon a
fundamental change embedded derivative reflects the value as of the issuance date, amortized for the passage of time. The derivative amortization is
reported in Other (income) charges, net in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
The carrying value of the Series C Preferred Stock embedded derivative as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 was a liability of less than $1 million and $1
million, respectively, and is included in Other long-term liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
The carrying value of the Series C Preferred Stock at the time of issuance, $97 million ($100 million aggregate gross proceeds less $2 million allocated to the
derivative liability and $1 million in transaction costs) is being accreted to the mandatory redemption amount using the effective interest method to
Additional paid in capital in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as a deemed dividend from the date of issuance through the mandatory
redemption date.
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Redemption Features
If any shares of Series C Preferred Stock have not been converted prior to the Redemption Date, the Company is required to redeem such shares at $100 per
share plus the amount of accrued and unpaid dividends thereon; provided that the holders of the Series C Preferred Stock have the right to extend such
redemption date by up to two years. As the Company concluded that the Series C Preferred Stock is more akin to a debt-type instrument, the redemption
feature is considered to be clearly and closely related to the host contract and therefore was not required to be separated from the Series C Preferred Stock.
Series C Registration Rights Agreement
On February 26, 2021, the Company and the Investor entered into a Registration Rights Agreement (the “Series C Registration Rights Agreement”) which
provides the Investor with customary registration rights in respect of the shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock.
The Series C Registration Rights Agreement contains other customary terms and conditions, including certain customary indemnification obligations.
NOTE 10: LEASES
Kodak as lessee
The table below presents the lease-related assets and liabilities on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position:
Classification in the
December 31,
(in millions)
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
2024
2023
Assets
Operating lease assets
Operating lease right-of-use assets
$
27 $
30
Finance lease assets
Property, plant and equipment, net
1
1
Total lease assets
$
28 $
31
Liabilities
Current
Operating lease liabilities
Current portion of operating leases
$
11 $
13
Noncurrent
Operating lease liabilities
Operating leases, net of current portion
21
24
Finance lease liabilities
Long-term debt, net of current portion
1
1
Total lease liabilities
$
33 $
38
Lease Costs
The table below presents certain information related to the lease expense for finance and operating leases. Lease expense is presented gross of sublease
income. See “Kodak as Lessor” section below for income from subleases.
Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Finance lease expense
Amortization of leased assets
$
1 $
1 $
1
Interest on lease liabilities
—
—
—
Operating lease expense
16
16
17
Variable lease expense
7
7
7
Total lease expense
$
24 $
24 $
25
Variable lease expense is related to real estate leases and primarily includes taxes, insurance and operating costs.
(1)
(1)
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Other Information
The table below presents supplemental information related to leases. Changes in operating lease liabilities and operating lease assets are included in
(Decrease) increase in liabilities excluding borrowings and trade payables, and Other items, net, respectively, in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement
of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows for operating leases
$
15 $
20 $
19
Operating cash flow for finance leases
—
—
—
Financing cash flow for finance leases
1
1
1
Total
$
16 $
21 $
20
Noncash transaction:
Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for new operating
lease liabilities
$
7 $
2 $
4
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
Operating
4
5
5
Finance
3
3
3
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating
13.50%
13.22%
12.17%
Finance
8.42%
6.42%
5.18%
Undiscounted Cash Flows
The table below reconciles the undiscounted cash flows for the next five years and thereafter to the finance lease liabilities and operating lease liabilities
recorded on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
Undiscounted future cash flows:
(in millions)
Operating Leases
Finance Leases
2025
$
14 $
—
2026
8
1
2027
6
—
2028
5
—
2029
4
—
Thereafter
9
—
Total minimum lease payments
46
1
Less: amount of lease payments representing interest
(14)
—
Present value of future minimum lease payments
32
1
Less: current obligations under leases
11
—
Long-term lease obligations
$
21 $
1
At December 31, 2024, Kodak had approximately $6 million of lease arrangements that were legally binding but had not yet commenced. These lease
arrangements will commence in 2025 and are not included in the undiscounted future cash flows above.
Kodak as Lessor
Kodak’s net investment in sales-type leases as of both December 31, 2024 and 2023 was $3 million. The current portion of the net investment in sales-type
leases is included in Other current assets in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. The portion of the net investment in sales-type leases due after
one year is included in Other long-term assets.
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The table below reconciles the undiscounted cash flows to be received to the net investment in sales-type leases recorded in the Consolidated Statement of
Financial Position:
(in millions)
2025
$
1
2026
1
2027 and thereafter
1
Total minimum lease payments
3
Less: unearned interest
—
Net investment in sales-type leases
$
3
Undiscounted cash flows to be received for the next five years and thereafter for operating leases and subleases are:
(in millions)
2025
$
9
2026
7
2027
3
2028
3
2029
1
Thereafter
16
Total minimum lease payments
$
39
Income recognized on lease arrangements for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 is presented below:
Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Lease income - sales-type leases
$
2 $
1 $
1
Lease income - operating leases
9
9
8
Variable lease income
6
5
5
Total lease income
$
17 $
15 $
14
(1) Variable lease income primarily represents operating costs under real estate leases and incremental variable income based on usage under equipment
leases.
Equipment subject to operating leases and the related accumulated depreciation were as follows:
As of December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Equipment subject to operating leases
$
24 $
26
Accumulated depreciation
(17)
(18)
Equipment subject to operating leases, net
$
7 $
8
Equipment subject to operating leases, net is included in Property, plant and equipment, net in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
NOTE 11: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Asset Retirement Obligations
Kodak’s asset retirement obligations primarily relate to asbestos contained in buildings that Kodak owns. In many of the countries in which Kodak operates,
environmental regulations exist that require Kodak to handle and dispose of asbestos in a special manner if a building undergoes major renovations or is
demolished. Otherwise, Kodak is not required to remove the asbestos from its buildings. Kodak records a liability equal to the estimated fair value of its
obligation to perform asset retirement activities related to the asbestos, computed using an expected present value technique, when sufficient information
exists to calculate the fair value. Kodak does not have a liability recorded related to every building that contains asbestos because Kodak cannot estimate the
fair value of its obligation for certain buildings due to a lack of sufficient information about the range of time over which the obligation may be settled
through demolition, renovation or sale of the building.
(1)
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The balance of asset retirement obligations was $43 million and there was no significant activity for either of the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
Other Commitments and Contingencies
As of December 31, 2024 the Company had outstanding letters of credit of $27 million issued under the Amended and Restated L/C Facility Agreement, as
well as bank guarantees and letters of credit of $2 million, surety bonds in the amount of $47 million, and restricted cash of $100 million, primarily related to
cash collateral supporting the Company’s undiscounted actuarial workers’ compensation obligations with the NYS WCB, cash collateral to ensure payment of
possible casualty and workers’ compensation claims, cash collateral supporting the outstanding letters of credit under the Amended and Restated L/C Facility
Agreement, to ensure payment of possible legal contingencies, hedging activities, environmental liabilities, rental payments and to support various customs,
tax and trade activities. The restricted cash is recorded in Current assets and Restricted cash in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
Kodak’s Brazilian operations are involved in various litigation matters in Brazil and have received or been the subject of numerous governmental assessments
related to indirect and other taxes in various stages of litigation, as well as civil litigation and disputes associated with former employees and contract labor.
The tax matters, which comprise the majority of the litigation matters, are primarily related to federal and state value-added taxes and income taxes. Kodak’s
Brazilian operations are disputing these matters and intend to vigorously defend its position. Kodak routinely assesses all these matters as to the probability
of ultimately incurring a liability in its Brazilian operations and records its best estimate of the ultimate loss in situations where it assesses the likelihood of
loss as probable. As of December 31, 2024, Kodak’s Brazilian Operations maintained accruals of approximately $4 million for claims aggregating
approximately $79 million inclusive of interest and penalties where appropriate. The unreserved portion of the indirect taxes, civil litigation and disputes
involving former employees and contract labor claims, inclusive of any related interest and penalties, for which there was at least a reasonable possibility
that a loss may be incurred, amounted to approximately $4 million.
In connection with assessments in Brazil, local regulations require Kodak's Brazilian operations to post security for a portion of the amounts in dispute. As of
December 31, 2024, Kodak's Brazilian operations have posted security composed of $6 million of pledged cash reported within Restricted cash in the
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position and liens on certain Brazilian assets with a net book value of approximately $35 million. Generally, any
encumbrances on the Brazilian assets would be removed to the extent the matter is resolved in favor of Kodak's Brazilian operations. The matter securing the
lien on the non-cash assets was resolved in favor of Kodak's Brazilian operations on March 12, 2024 and those operations are in the process of having the lien
on those assets removed.
The Company has received five requests under New Jersey law demanding, among other things, that the Company take certain actions in response to alleged
breaches of fiduciary duty relating to option grants and securities transactions and alleged proxy statement disclosure deficiencies (each a “Derivative
Demand,” and collectively the “Derivative Demands”) in the context of an announcement on July 28, 2020 (the “DFC Announcement”) by the U.S.
International Development Finance Corporation (the “DFC”) regarding the signing of a non-binding letter of interest to provide a subsidiary of the Company
with a potential $765 million loan (the “DFC Loan”) to support the launch of Kodak Pharmaceuticals, an initiative that would manufacture pharmaceutical
ingredients for essential generic drugs (the “DFC Pharmaceutical Project”).
On May 19, 2021 Louis Peters, one of the persons making a Derivative Demand (“Peters”), commenced a derivative lawsuit on behalf of the Company against
certain officers and current and former directors of the Company and the Company as a nominal defendant in the Supreme Court of the State of New York in
Monroe County seeking damages and equitable relief based on alleged breaches of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment resulting from stock trades, option
grants and a charitable contribution in the context of the DFC Announcement of the potential DFC Loan and DFC Pharmaceutical Project (the “State
Derivative Lawsuit”). The plaintiff filed an amended complaint in the State Derivative Lawsuit on August 23, 2021, and the Company and individual
defendants filed motions to dismiss (or alternatively, in the case of the Company, a motion for summary judgment) in the State Derivative Lawsuit on
October 22, 2021. On March 17, 2022, the court issued an order staying the State Derivative Lawsuit pending the resolution of the Federal Derivative Lawsuit
described below. On January 24, 2025, the parties stipulated to the dismissal of the State Derivative Lawsuit with prejudice based on the dismissal of the
Federal Derivative Lawsuit as described below. Following this dismissal, there are no remaining ongoing proceedings stemming from the DFC Announcement.
On September 2, 2021 Herbert Silverberg, another person making a Derivative Demand (“Silverberg”), commenced a derivative lawsuit on behalf of the
Company against one current and one former director of the Company and the Company as a nominal defendant in the Federal District Court for the
Western District of New York seeking damages and equitable relief on a basis overlapping with the State Derivative Lawsuit and alleged proxy statement
misrepresentations and omissions. On October 4, 2021, Peters commenced a derivative lawsuit on behalf of the Company against the same parties named in
the State Derivative Lawsuit in the Federal District Court for the Western District of New York seeking damages and equitable relief on a basis overlapping
with the
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State Derivative Lawsuit and alleged violations of Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act. The Federal derivative lawsuits filed by Silverberg and Peters were
consolidated into a single proceeding (the “Federal Derivative Lawsuit”) on January 18, 2022, and Peters was appointed as lead plaintiff in the Federal
Derivative Lawsuit. An amended consolidated complaint combining the allegations contained in the Federal derivative lawsuits filed by Silverberg and Peters
was filed in the Federal Derivative Lawsuit on February 16, 2022, and the Company and individual defendants served motions to dismiss or, in the alternative
in the case of the Company, for summary judgment on April 15, 2022. Threshold discovery in the case was completed, and the Company and individual
defendants formally filed their motions to dismiss/for summary judgment on September 30, 2022. The plaintiffs filed an opposition to the motions to
dismiss/for summary judgment on November 14, 2022, and the Company and the individual defendants filed responses to the plaintiffs’ opposition on
December 27, 2022 and December 23, 2022, respectively. A hearing with respect to the motions to dismiss/for summary judgment was held on August 9,
2023, and the lawsuit was dismissed in its entirety with prejudice on September 26, 2023. The plaintiffs/appellants filed a notice of appeal of the dismissal on
October 25, 2023 and filed their brief on appeal on March 21, 2024. The Company filed its response brief on June 20, 2024, and the plaintiffs/appellants filed
their reply brief on July 11, 2024. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument with respect to the appeal on December 12, 2024 and affirmed
the dismissal on December 18, 2024.
In addition, Kodak is involved in various lawsuits, claims, investigations, remediations and proceedings, including, from time to time, commercial, customs,
employment, environmental, tort and health and safety matters, which are being handled and defended in the ordinary course of business. Kodak is also
subject, from time to time, to various assertions, claims, proceedings and requests for indemnification concerning intellectual property, including patent
infringement suits involving technologies that are incorporated in a broad spectrum of Kodak’s products such as the on-going patent infringement claims
brought by FUJIFILM Corporation against Eastman Kodak Company (in the US) and its German subsidiaries (in Germany) alleging that certain of Kodak’s
SONORA process free plates infringe four of its patents in each jurisdiction. These matters are in various stages of investigation and litigation and are being
vigorously defended. Based on information currently available, Kodak does not believe that it is probable that the outcomes in these various matters,
individually or collectively, will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition or results of operations. Litigation is inherently unpredictable, and
judgments could be rendered or settlements entered that could adversely affect Kodak’s operating results or cash flows in a particular period. Kodak
routinely assesses all of its litigation and threatened litigation as to the probability of ultimately incurring a liability and records its best estimate of the
ultimate loss in situations where it assesses the likelihood of loss as probable.
NOTE 12: GUARANTEES
In accordance with the terms of a settlement agreement concerning certain of the Company’s historical environmental liabilities at Eastman Business Park
("EBP"), in the event the historical liabilities exceed $99 million, the Company will become liable for 50% of the portion above $99 million with no limitation
to the maximum potential future payments. There is no liability recorded related to this guarantee.
Indemnifications
Kodak may, in certain instances, indemnify third parties when it sells businesses and real estate, and in the ordinary course of business with its customers,
suppliers, service providers and business partners. Additionally, Kodak indemnifies officers and directors who are, or were, serving at Kodak’s request in such
capacities. Historically, costs incurred to settle claims related to these indemnifications have not been material to Kodak’s financial position, results of
operations or cash flows. Further, the fair value of any right to indemnification granted during the year ended December 31, 2024 was not material to
Kodak’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
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Extended Warranty Arrangements
Kodak offers its customers extended warranty arrangements that are generally one year, but may range from three months to six years after the original
warranty period. Kodak provides repair services and routine maintenance under these arrangements. Kodak has not separated the extended warranty costs
from the routine maintenance service costs, as it is not practicable to do so. Therefore, these costs have been aggregated in the discussion that follows. The
change in Kodak's deferred revenue balance in relation to these extended warranty and maintenance arrangements, which is reflected in Other current
liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, was as follows:
(in millions)
Deferred revenue on extended warranties as of December 31, 2022
$
19
New extended warranty and maintenance arrangements
87
Recognition of extended warranty and maintenance arrangement revenue
(89)
Deferred revenue on extended warranties as of December 31, 2023
17
New extended warranty and maintenance arrangements
69
Recognition of extended warranty and maintenance arrangement revenue
(74)
Deferred revenue on extended warranties as of December 31, 2024
$
12
Costs incurred under these extended warranty and maintenance arrangements for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 amounted to $59
million, $77 million and $78 million, respectively.
NOTE 13: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Kodak, as a result of its global operating and financing activities, is exposed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, which may
adversely affect its results of operations and financial position. Kodak manages such exposures, in part, with derivative financial instruments. Foreign
currency forward contracts are used to mitigate currency risk related to foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities, as well as forecasted foreign
currency denominated intercompany assets.
Kodak’s exposure to changes in interest rates results from its investing and borrowing activities used to meet its liquidity needs. Kodak does not utilize
financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes.
Kodak’s foreign currency forward contracts are not designated as hedges and are marked to market through net income at the same time that the exposed
assets and liabilities are re-measured through net income (both in Other (income) charges, net in the Consolidated Statement of Operations). The notional
amount of such contracts open at December 31, 2024 and 2023 was approximately $251 million and $279 million, respectively. The majority of the contracts
of this type held by Kodak at December 31, 2024 and 2023 were denominated in euros, Chinese renminbi and Japanese yen.
The net effect of foreign currency forward contracts in the results of operations is shown in the following table:
Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Net loss from derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
$
13 $
12 $
16
Kodak had no derivatives designated as hedging instruments for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. Kodak’s derivative counterparties are high-
quality investment or commercial banks with significant experience with such instruments. Kodak manages exposure to counterparty credit risk by requiring
specific minimum credit standards and diversification of counterparties. Kodak has procedures to monitor the credit exposure amounts. The maximum credit
exposure at December 31, 2024 was not significant to Kodak.
In the event of a default under the Company’s credit agreements, or a default under any derivative contract or similar obligation of Kodak, subject to certain
minimum thresholds, the derivative counterparties would have the right, although not the obligation, to require immediate settlement of some or all open
derivative contracts at their then-current fair value, but with liability positions netted against asset positions with the same counterparty.
Fair Value
Fair values of Kodak’s foreign currency forward contracts are determined using observable inputs (Level 2 fair value measurements) and are based on the
present value of expected future cash flows (an income approach valuation technique) considering the risks involved and using discount rates appropriate for
the duration of the contracts. The gross fair value of foreign currency forward contracts in an asset position are reported in Other current assets and the
gross fair value of foreign currency forward contracts in a
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liability position are reported in Other current liabilities in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. The gross fair value of foreign currency forward
contracts in an asset position as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 was $0 million and $3 million, respectively. The gross fair value of the foreign currency
forward contracts in a liability position as of December 31, 2024 was $3 million. There were no foreign currency forward contracts in a liability position as of
December 31, 2023.
The fair values of long-term borrowings were $436 million and $396 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Fair values of long-term
borrowings (Level 2 fair value measurements) are determined by reference to quoted market prices, if available, or by pricing models based on the value of
related cash flows discounted at current market interest rates.
Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are recognized based on the actual date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfer.
There were no transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy during the year ended December 31, 2024.
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and the current portion of long-term borrowings approximate their fair values.
NOTE 14: REVENUE
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following tables present revenue disaggregated by major product, portfolio summary and geography:
Major product:
Year Ended
December 31, 2024
Advanced
Materials
and
(in millions)
Print
Chemicals
Brand
Other
Total
Core products and services
Plates, inks and other consumables
$
520 $
27 $
— $
— $
547
Ongoing service arrangements
155
—
—
—
155
Total annuities
675
27
—
—
702
Equipment & Software
62
1
—
—
63
Film and chemicals
—
239
—
—
239
Total core products and services
737
267
—
—
1,004
Growth products
—
4
—
—
4
Other
—
—
20
15
35
Total
$
737 $
271 $
20 $
15 $
1,043
Year Ended
December 31, 2023
Advanced
Materials
and
(in millions)
Print
Chemicals
Brand
Other
Total
Core products and services
Plates, inks and other consumables
$
571 $
26 $
— $
— $
597
Ongoing service arrangements
185
—
—
—
185
Total annuities
756
26
—
—
782
Equipment & Software
72
—
—
—
72
Film and chemicals
—
215
—
—
215
Total core products and services
828
241
—
—
1,069
Growth products
—
14
—
—
14
Other
—
—
17
17
34
Total
$
828 $
255 $
17 $
17 $
1,117
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1)
(2)
(3)
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Year Ended
December 31, 2022
Advanced
Materials
and
(in millions)
Print
Chemicals
Brand
Other
Total
Core products and services
Plates, inks and other consumables
$
652 $
26 $
— $
— $
678
Ongoing service arrangements
205
—
—
—
205
Total annuities
857
26
—
—
883
Equipment & Software
81
—
—
—
81
Film and chemicals
—
192
—
—
192
Total core products and services
938
218
—
—
1,156
Growth products
—
16
—
—
16
Other
—
—
17
16
33
Total
$
938 $
234 $
17 $
16 $
1,205
Core products and services includes the Print segment and the Motion Picture and Industrial Film and Chemicals businesses within the Advanced
Materials and Chemicals segment, excluding coating and product commercialization services (“Coating Services”).
Growth products consist of Coating Services, Analytical Services and Advanced Materials and Functional Printing within the Advanced Materials and
Chemicals segment.
Other consists of Intellectual Property Licensing ("IP Licensing"), Brand Licensing and Eastman Business Park.
Geography (1):
Year Ended
December 31, 2024
Advanced
Materials
and
(in millions)
Print
Chemicals
Brand
Other
Total
United States
$
231 $
214 $
20 $
15 $
480
Canada
15
2
—
—
17
North America
246
216
20
15
497
Europe, Middle East and Africa
312
22
—
—
334
Asia Pacific
161
32
—
—
193
Latin America
18
1
—
—
19
Total Sales
$
737 $
271 $
20 $
15 $
1,043
Year Ended
December 31, 2023
Advanced
Materials
and
(in millions)
Print
Chemicals
Brand
Other
Total
United States
$
250 $
199 $
17 $
17 $
483
Canada
17
2
—
—
19
North America
267
201
17
17
502
Europe, Middle East and Africa
360
20
—
—
380
Asia Pacific
178
33
—
—
211
Latin America
23
1
—
—
24
Total Sales
$
828 $
255 $
17 $
17 $
1,117
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1)
(2)
(3)
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Year Ended
December 31, 2022
Advanced
Materials
and
(in millions)
Print
Chemicals
Brand
Other
Total
United States
$
276 $
177 $
17 $
16 $
486
Canada
20
2
—
—
22
North America
296
179
17
16
508
Europe, Middle East and Africa
410
19
—
—
429
Asia Pacific
199
35
—
—
234
Latin America
33
1
—
—
34
Total Sales
$
938 $
234 $
17 $
16 $
1,205
Sales are reported in the geographic area in which they originate. No non-U.S. country generated more than 10% of net sales in the years ended
December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
Contract Balances
The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in billed trade receivables, unbilled receivables (contract assets), and customer
advances and deposits (contract liabilities) in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. The contract assets are transferred to trade receivables when
the rights to consideration become unconditional. The amounts recorded for contract assets are reported in Other current assets in the Consolidated
Statement of Financial Position. The contract liabilities primarily relate to brand licensing agreements, prepaid service contracts or upfront payments for
certain equipment purchases. The amounts recorded for contract liabilities are reported in Other current liabilities and Other long-term liabilities in the
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. Contract assets and liabilities consisted of the following:
As of December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Contract assets
$
5 $
1
Contract liabilities - current
35
37
Contract liabilities - long-term
57
63
Total
$
92 $
100
Activity in deferred revenue accounts consisted of:
Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Beginning liabilities recognized in revenue
$
33 $
33 $
38
Cash payments received, net of revenue recognized
24
39
30
(1)
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NOTE 15: OTHER OPERATING (INCOME) EXPENSE, NET
Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Gain on sale of assets
$
(17) $
— $
—
Asset impairments
4
5
1
Legal settlements
1
—
(1)
Other
2
1
(1)
Total
$
(10) $
6 $
(1)
In the first quarter of 2024, Kodak sold certain assets in the U.S. and recognized a gain of $17 million.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, Kodak recorded a long-lived asset impairment charge of $4 million related to the Light Blocking business, within the
Advanced Materials and Chemicals segment, as a result of lower forecasted cash flows as the business continues to explore strategic alternatives in order
to commercialize this technology. The fair value of Light Blocking was estimated using a discounted cash flow method (Level 3).
In the fourth quarter of 2023, Kodak recorded a long-lived asset impairment charge of $4 million related to the EPS business, within the Print segment,
due to the continued impacts of the decision to cease manufacturing of the EPS equipment products. The fair value of EPS was estimated using a
discounted cash flow method (Level 3).
In the fourth quarter of 2022, Kodak recorded an impairment charge of $1 million related to the Kodak trade name. Refer to Note 5, "Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets."
NOTE 16: OTHER (INCOME) CHARGES, NET
Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Interest income
$
(12) $
(15) $
(1)
Change in fair value of embedded conversion features derivative
—
2
(3)
Loss on foreign exchange transactions
9
9
4
Other
—
3
1
Total
$
(3) $
(1) $
1
NOTE 17: INCOME TAXES
The components of earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and the related provision for U.S. and other income taxes were as
follows:
Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes:
U.S.
$
70
$
36
$
(2)
Outside the U.S.
40
51
33
Total
$
110
$
87
$
31
U.S. income taxes:
Deferred benefit
$
(1) $
(1) $
(3)
Income taxes outside the U.S.:
Current provision
9
12
7
Deferred provision
—
1
1
Total provision
$
8
$
12
$
5
(1)
(2) (3) (4)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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The differences between income taxes computed using the U.S. federal income tax rate and the provision for income taxes for continuing operations were as
follows:
Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Amount computed using the statutory rate
$
23 $
18 $
7
Increase (reduction) in taxes resulting from:
Unremitted foreign earnings
—
1
(2)
Operations outside the U.S.
7
13
4
Legislative tax law and rate changes
—
—
—
Valuation allowance
(23)
(19)
(9)
Tax settlements and adjustments, including interest
1
—
4
Other, net
—
(1)
1
Provision for income taxes
$
8 $
12 $
5
The significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:
As of December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Deferred tax assets
Restructuring programs
$
1 $
1
Leasing
7
8
Foreign tax credit
134
281
Inventories
13
11
Investment tax credit
21
25
Employee deferred compensation
7
9
Workers' compensation and other employee reserves
13
14
Depreciation
26
31
Research and development costs
44
42
Tax loss carryforwards
539
529
Other deferred revenue
2
2
Other
71
79
Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowances
$
878 $
1,032
Valuation allowances
(671)
(778)
Total net deferred tax assets
$
207 $
254
Deferred tax liabilities
Pension and postretirement obligations
$
(205) $
(251)
Leasing
$
(5) $
(6)
Goodwill/intangibles
(6)
(8)
Unremitted foreign earnings
(15)
(16)
Total deferred tax liabilities
(231)
(281)
Net deferred tax liabilities
$
(24) $
(27)
Deferred tax liabilities are reported in the following component within the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position:
As of December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Other long-term liabilities
$
(24) $
(27)
Net deferred tax liabilities
$
(24) $
(27)
As of December 31, 2024, Kodak had available domestic and foreign net operating loss ("NOL") carryforwards for income tax purposes of approximately
$2,228 million, of which approximately $1,062 million have an indefinite carryforward period. The $1,062 million with an indefinite carryforward period
includes $218 million of U.S interest carryforward. The remaining $1,166 million that do not have an indefinite carryforward period expire between the years
2025 and 2043. Kodak also had foreign tax and investment
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tax credit carryforwards of $134 million and $21 million, respectively, which expire between 2025 and 2039. A total of $97 million of the foreign tax credit
carryforwards will expire in 2025 if left unutilized. If written off, these tax attributes are expected to be fully offset by a corresponding decrease in Kodak's
valuation allowance, resulting in no net tax provision.
As of December 31, 2024, approximately $147 million of unused foreign tax credits expired and were written off. The write-off of these tax attributes was
fully offset by a corresponding reduction in Kodak’s valuation allowance, which resulted in no net tax provision.
As of December 31, 2024, Kodak had available $10 million of tax credits related to its research and development activities. These credits expire between
2034 and 2043. A full valuation allowance has been recorded on these credits.
Kodak’s ability to utilize its U.S. NOLs and tax credits may be subject to limitations imposed by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. Section 382 limits
the utilization of NOLs in the event of significant changes in the stock ownership of the Company. An ownership change occurs if, among other things, the
aggregate ownership of stockholders owning five percent of Kodak’s stock increases by more than 50 percentage points over a three-year rolling period. An
ownership change can also occur by other events, such as the sale of Kodak shares that are owned by its 5% shareholders. Future transactions, when
combined with reported transactions within the testing period could aggregate to an ownership change during the testing period in excess of 50 percentage
points.
Kodak intends to repatriate its offshore earnings when prudent. Accordingly, it recorded deferred tax liabilities of $15 million and $16 million for potential
taxes on undistributed earnings as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These taxes are primarily attributable to foreign withholding taxes.
Kodak’s valuation allowance as of December 31, 2024 was $671 million. Of this amount, $259 million was attributable to Kodak’s net deferred tax assets
outside the U.S. of $251 million, and $412 million related to Kodak’s net deferred tax assets in the U.S. of $396 million, for which Kodak believes it is not
more likely than not that the assets will be realized.
Kodak’s valuation allowance as of December 31, 2023 was $778 million. Of this amount, $290 million was attributable to Kodak’s net deferred tax assets
outside the U.S. of $279 million, and $488 million related to Kodak’s net deferred tax assets in the U.S. of $472 million, for which Kodak believes it is not
more likely than not that the assets will be realized.
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of Kodak’s liability for income taxes associated with unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Balance as of January 1
$
2
$
3
$
4
Tax positions related to the current year:
Additions
1
—
—
Tax positions related to prior years:
Additions
1
1
1
Reductions
(2)
(1)
(2)
Settlements with taxing jurisdictions
—
(1)
—
Balance as of December 31
$
2
$
2
$
3
Kodak’s policy is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters as a component of its provision for income taxes. Kodak had
approximately $11 million, $10 million and $10 million of interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax benefits accrued as of December 31, 2024,
2023 and 2022 respectively.
Kodak had uncertain tax benefits of approximately $14 million, $13 million and $13 million as of December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 respectively, that, if
recognized, would affect the effective income tax rate. Kodak has classified certain income tax liabilities as current or noncurrent based on management’s
estimate of when these liabilities will be settled. The current income tax liabilities are recorded in Other current liabilities in the Consolidated Statement of
Financial Position. Noncurrent income tax liabilities are recorded in Other long-term liabilities in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.
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It is reasonably possible that the liability associated with Kodak’s unrecognized tax benefits will increase or decrease within the next twelve months. These
changes may be the result of settling ongoing audits or the expiration of statutes of limitations. Audit outcomes and the timing of audit settlements are
subject to significant uncertainty.
Although management believes that adequate provision has been made for such issues, there is the possibility that the ultimate resolution of such issues
could have an adverse effect on the earnings of Kodak. Conversely, if these issues are resolved favorably in the future, the related provision would be
reduced, thus having a positive impact on earnings.
Kodak is subject to taxation and files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in many state and foreign jurisdictions. Kodak has substantially
concluded all U.S. federal income tax matters for years through 2019 and state income tax matters for years through 2016 with the respective tax authorities.
With respect to countries outside the U.S., Kodak has substantially concluded all material foreign income tax matters through 2013 with respective foreign
tax jurisdiction authorities.
NOTE 18: RESTRUCTURING COSTS AND OTHER
Kodak recognizes the need to continually rationalize its workforce and streamline its operations in the face of ongoing business and economic changes.
Charges for restructuring initiatives are recorded in the period in which Kodak commits to a formalized restructuring plan, or executes the specific actions
contemplated by the plan and all criteria for liability recognition under the applicable accounting guidance have been met.
The activity incurred in relation to restructuring programs during the three years ended December 31, 2024 were as follows:
Inventory
Severance
Exit Costs
Write-
(in millions)
Reserve
Reserve
downs
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2021
$
4 $
1 $
— $
5
Charges
6
4
3
13
Utilization/cash payments
(6)
—
(3)
(9)
Other adjustments & reclasses
(2)
—
—
(2)
Balance as of December 31, 2022
2
5
—
7
Charges
8
(1)
3
10
Utilization/cash payments
(6)
(3)
(3)
(12)
Balance as of December 31, 2023
4
1
—
5
Charges
7
1
—
8
Utilization/cash payments
(7)
—
—
(7)
Other adjustments & reclasses
(1)
—
—
(1)
Balance as of December 31, 2024
$
3 $
2 $
— $
5
The severance and exit costs reserves require the outlay of cash. Inventory write-downs are non-cash items.
The $2 million in 2022 and $1 million in 2024 represented severance charges funded from pension plan assets, which were reclassified to Pension and
other postretirement liabilities.
2022 Activity
Restructuring actions taken in 2022 were initiated to reduce Kodak’s cost structure as part of its commitment to drive sustainable profitability and included
various targeted reductions in manufacturing, service, sales, research and development and other administrative functions.
As a result of these actions, for the year ended December 31, 2022, Kodak recorded $13 million of charges of which $10 million were reported as
Restructuring costs and other and $3 million were reported as Cost of revenues in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.
The 2022 severance costs related to the elimination of approximately 115 positions, including approximately 50 administrative, 40 manufacturing/service
and 25 research and development positions. The geographic composition of these positions included approximately 65 in the U.S. and Canada and 50
throughout the rest of the world. The 2022 exit costs related to the cessation of manufacturing of the EPS equipment products and represent contractual
obligations associated with open purchase orders as of December 31, 2022.
(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(2)
(1)
(2)
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2023 Activity
Restructuring actions taken in 2023 were initiated to reduce Kodak’s cost structure as part of its commitment to drive sustainable profitability and included
actions to complete the process of ceasing manufacturing of the EPS equipment products as well as various targeted reductions in manufacturing, service,
sales and administrative functions.
As a result of these actions, for the year ended December 31, 2023, Kodak recorded $10 million of charges of which $7 million were reported as
Restructuring costs and other and $3 million were reported as Cost of revenues in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.
The 2023 severance costs related to the elimination of approximately 130 positions, including approximately 50 administrative and 80 manufacturing/service
positions. The geographic composition of these positions included approximately 20 in the U.S. and Canada and 110 throughout the rest of the world.
2024 Activity
Restructuring actions taken in 2024 were initiated to reduce Kodak’s cost structure as part of its commitment to drive sustainable profitability and included
various targeted reductions in manufacturing, service, sales, administrative, and research and development functions.
As a result of these actions, for the year ended December 31, 2024, Kodak recorded $8 million of charges which were reported as Restructuring costs and
other in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.
The 2024 severance costs related to the elimination of approximately 135 positions, including approximately 55 administrative, 75 manufacturing/service
and 5 research and development positions. The geographic composition of these positions included approximately 70 in the U.S. and Canada and 65
throughout the rest of the world.
As a result of these initiatives, the majority of the severance liabilities as of December 31, 2024 will be paid during periods through the end of 2025. The $2
million exit cost reserve relates to a liability for which timing of the payment is uncertain.
NOTE 19: RETIREMENT PLANS
Substantially all U.S. employees are covered by a noncontributory defined benefit plan, the Kodak Retirement Income Plan (“KRIP” or the "U.S. Plan"), which
is funded by Company contributions to an irrevocable trust fund. The funding policy for KRIP is to contribute amounts sufficient to meet minimum funding
requirements as determined by employee benefit and tax laws plus any additional amounts the Company determines to be appropriate. Assets in the trust
fund are held for the sole benefit of participating employees and retirees. The projected benefit obligation for the U.S. Plan was measured using actuarial
techniques that incorporate management’s assumption for the discount rate, as well as other assumptions.
For U.S. employees hired prior to March 1999, KRIP’s benefits were generally based on a formula recognizing length of service and final average earnings.
KRIP included a separate cash balance formula for all U.S. employees hired after February 1999, as well as employees hired prior to that date who opted into
the cash balance formula during a special election period. Effective January 1, 2015 the KRIP was amended to provide that all participants accrue benefits
under a single, revised cash balance formula (the “Cash Balance Plan”). The Cash Balance Plan credits employees’ hypothetical accounts with an amount
equal to a specified percentage of their pay, plus an interest crediting rate based on the 30-year Treasury bond rate. In May 2022, KRIP was amended to
increase the employees’ crediting rates from 9% or 10% of pay based on employee classification to 12% or 13% of pay, retroactive to January 1, 2022. The
plan amendment also provided a one-time service credit to eligible employees’ cash balance accounts. In May 2023, KRIP was amended to provide another
one-time service credit to eligible employees’ cash balance accounts.
During 2024 the Company, in conjunction with the KRIP Committee, implemented various actions designed to preserve and maximize the value of KRIP’s
over-funding by reducing investment risk and improving the overall liquidity of KRIP. During the first quarter of 2024, the KRIP Committee outsourced the
investment management of KRIP to NEPC, LLC ("NEPC"). Effective April 1, 2024, the KRIP Committee approved an updated investment policy that modified
the target asset allocations by allocating a greater portion of KRIP’s assets to lower risk investments as well as interest rate hedging investments which aim to
manage the liability interest rate risk associated with KRIP's liabilities. As contemplated by the updated investment policy, NEPC subsequently initiated the
redemption of a substantial majority of KRIP’s hedge fund investments and expanded its interest rate hedging strategy with a portion of those proceeds.
On November 20, 2024, the Kodak Retirement Income Plan Trust (the “Trust”), in its capacity as holder of assets for the benefit of KRIP, entered into a
Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Mastercard Foundation (the “Buyer”) related to the sale
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of a portion of KRIP's private equity and certain other illiquid investments (collectively, "KRIP Illiquid Assets"). Pursuant to the Agreement, on December 31,
2024, the Trust sold to the Buyer (the “Mastercard Closing”) KRIP Illiquid Assets for a cash purchase price of $510 million, which was received at the
Mastercard Closing.
Subsequent to the entry into the Agreement, the Trust entered into Purchase and Sale Agreements similar to the Agreement (collectively, the “Other
Agreements” and, together with the Agreement, the “Sale Agreements”) with four other investors for a portion of the remaining KRIP Illiquid Assets.
Pursuant to the Other Agreements, on December 31, 2024 (together with the Mastercard Closing, the “Closings”) the Trust sold to these investors KRIP
Illiquid Assets for a purchase price of $49 million, of which $33 million was received in cash on December 31, 2024, $7 million was received in cash in January
2025 and $9 million is payable on a deferred basis on December 31, 2025.
The total aggregate net asset value ("NAV") of the KRIP Illiquid assets as of December 31, 2023 that were sold pursuant to the Sale Agreements was
approximately $840 million. KRIP received net distributions in 2024 related to these assets of approximately $43 million and cash proceeds at the Closings of
$543 million. The $7 million cash received in January 2025 and the $9 million of deferred proceeds was recorded as a receivable as of December 31, 2024. As
a result, the loss on the sale of KRIP Illiquid Assets sold pursuant to the Sale Agreements was approximately $238 million as of December 31, 2024.
On January 21, 2025, the Board of Directors of Kodak approved the termination of KRIP effective March 31, 2025, and no further benefits will accrue under
KRIP following such date. In addition, the Board of Directors approved a defined benefit retirement plan (the “Kodak Cash Balance Plan”) as a replacement
for KRIP which became effective on March 1, 2025 for new hires and becomes effective on April 1, 2025 for current employees. The benefits under the Kodak
Cash Balance Plan are substantially the same as those under the cash balance feature of KRIP.
Many subsidiaries and branches operating outside the U.S. have defined benefit retirement plans covering substantially all employees. Contributions by
Kodak for these plans are typically deposited under government or other fiduciary-type arrangements. Retirement benefits are generally based on
contractual agreements that provide for benefit formulas using years of service and/or compensation prior to retirement. The actuarial assumptions used for
these plans, which include the discount rate, expected return on plan assets (for funded plans) as well as other assumptions, reflect the diverse economic
environments within the various countries in which Kodak operates.
Information on the major funded and unfunded U.S. and Non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans is presented below. The information for the U.S. for all years
presented relates to KRIP. The composition of the major Non-U.S. plans may vary from year to year. If the major Non-U.S. plan composition changes, prior
year data is conformed to ensure comparability.
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Obligations and Funded Status:
The measurement date used to determine the pension obligation for all funded and unfunded U.S. and Non-U.S. defined benefit plans is December 31.
Year Ended
Year Ended
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
(in millions)
U.S.
Non-U.S.
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Change in Benefit Obligation
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of period
$
2,386 $
588 $
2,482 $
577
Service cost
13
2
13
2
Interest cost
109
18
117
20
Benefit payments
(269)
(41)
(283)
(43)
Plan Amendments
—
—
29
—
Actuarial (gain) loss
(56)
(12)
28
12
Special termination benefits
1
—
—
—
Currency adjustments
—
(9)
—
20
Projected benefit obligation at end of period
$
2,184 $
546 $
2,386 $
588
Change in Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of period
$
3,546 $
528 $
3,659 $
526
Actual Return on plan assets
(149)
5
170
25
Employer contributions
—
5
—
6
Benefit payments
(269)
(41)
(283)
(43)
Currency adjustments
—
(3)
—
14
Fair value of plan assets at end of period
$
3,128 $
494 $
3,546 $
528
Over (under) funded status at end of period
$
944 $
(52) $
1,160 $
(60)
Accumulated benefit obligation at end of period
$
2,181 $
538 $
2,384 $
579
An actuarial gain of $56 million related to the U.S. Plan's projected benefit obligation ("PBO") was recognized in 2024, primarily driven by an increase in the
discount rate ($83 million), partially offset by a loss associated with unfavorable demographic experience ($22 million), as well as a loss associated with an
increase in the cash balance interest crediting rate ($5 million). In 2023, a PBO actuarial loss of $28 million was recognized for the U.S. Plan primarily driven
by a decrease in the discount rate ($40 million), partially offset by a gain associated with favorable mortality experience ($12 million). Additionally, a prior
service cost was recognized as a result of a plan amendment ($29 million) in 2023. The Non-U.S. PBO actuarial gain of $12 million recognized in 2024 was
driven by lower inflation assumptions ($8 million), increases in discount rates ($1 million) and favorable demographic experience ($3 million). The Non-U.S.
PBO actuarial loss of $12 million recognized in 2023 was driven by decreases in discount rates ($20 million) and unfavorable demographic experience ($1
million), partially offset by gains associated with lower inflation assumptions ($9 million).
The actual return on plan assets for the U.S. Plan was a loss of $149 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, which was driven by the loss on the sale
of KRIP Illiquid Assets of $238 million partially offset by strong performance of debt securities and hedge funds. The actual return on plan assets for the year
ended December 31, 2023 was $170 million, which reflected strong performance of debt securities and certain hedge fund investments. The total net
realized losses from derivative investments for 2024 and 2023 were approximately $18 million and $1 million, respectively. Refer to discussion below on
derivative instruments for further information.
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The weighted-average assumptions used to determine the benefit obligation amounts for all major funded and unfunded U.S. and Non-U.S. defined benefit
plans were as follows:
As of December 31,
2024
2023
2022
U.S.
Non-U.S.
U.S.
Non-U.S.
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Discount rate
5.45%
3.49%
4.92%
3.47%
5.13%
3.93%
Salary increase rate
1.00%
2.29%
1.50%
2.06%
1.00%
2.71%
Interest crediting rate for cash balance plan
4.75%
NA
4.00%
NA
4.00%
NA
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position for all major funded and unfunded U.S. and Non-U.S. defined benefit plans are as
follows:
As of December 31,
2024
2023
(in millions)
U.S.
Non-U.S.
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Pension and other postretirement assets
$
944 $
32 $
1,160 $
42
Pension and other postretirement liabilities
—
(84)
—
(102)
Net amount recognized
$
944 $
(52) $
1,160 $
(60)
Information with respect to the major funded and unfunded U.S. and Non-U.S. defined benefit plans with a PBO in excess of the fair value of plan assets is as
follows:
As of December 31,
2024
2023
(in millions)
U.S.
Non-U.S.
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Projected benefit obligation
$
— $
194 $
— $
406
Fair value of plan assets
—
110
—
304
Information with respect to the major funded and unfunded U.S. and Non-U.S. defined benefit plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of the
fair value of plan assets is as follows:
As of December 31,
2024
2023
(in millions)
U.S.
Non-U.S.
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Accumulated benefit obligation
$
— $
187 $
— $
397
Fair value of plan assets
—
110
—
304
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income in shareholders’ equity for all major funded and unfunded U.S. and Non-U.S. defined
benefit plans consist of:
As of December 31,
2024
2023
(in millions)
U.S.
Non-U.S.
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Prior service (cost) credit
$
(33) $
1 $
(45) $
2
Net actuarial gain (loss)
71
(52)
449
(52)
Total
$
38 $
(51) $
404 $
(50)
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Other changes in major plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in Other comprehensive (loss) income are as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
(in millions)
U.S.
Non-U.S.
U.S.
Non-U.S.
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Newly established (loss) gain
$
(341) $
(2) $
(115) $
(7) $
149 $
120
Newly established prior service cost
—
—
(29)
—
(28)
—
Amortization of:
Prior service cost (credit)
12
—
9
—
(3)
—
Net actuarial (gain) loss
(37)
2
(30)
1
—
10
Total (loss) income recognized in Other
comprehensive (loss) income
$
(366) $
— $
(165) $
(6) $
118 $
130
For the year ended December 31, 2024, the U.S. loss consisted of the PBO actuarial gain of $56 million and an asset actuarial loss of $397 million as actual
asset returns were less than expected returns primarily due to the sale of the KRIP Illiquid Assets as discussed above, and the Non-U.S. loss consisted of the
PBO actuarial gain of $12 million offset by asset actuarial losses of $14 million as actual asset returns were less than expected returns. For the year ended
December 31, 2023, the U.S. loss consisted of the PBO actuarial loss of $28 million and an asset actuarial loss of $87 million as actual asset returns were less
than expected returns and the Non-U.S. loss consisted of the PBO actuarial loss of $12 million partially offset by asset actuarial gains of $5 million as actual
asset returns exceeded expected returns.
Pension (Income) Expense:
Pension (income) expense for all defined benefit plans included:
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
(in millions)
U.S.
Non-U.S.
U.S.
Non-U.S.
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Major defined benefit plans:
Service cost
$
13 $
2 $
13 $
2 $
13 $
3
Interest cost
109
18
117
20
80
9
Expected return on plan assets
(248)
(19)
(257)
(20)
(178)
(14)
Amortization of:
Prior service cost (credit)
12
—
9
—
(3)
—
Actuarial (gain) loss
(37)
2
(30)
1
—
10
Pension (income) expense before special
termination benefits
(151)
3
(148)
3
(88)
8
Special termination benefits
1
—
—
2
—
Net pension (income) expense for major defined
benefit plans
(150)
3
(148)
3
(86)
8
Other plans including unfunded plans
—
(8)
—
1
—
—
Net pension (income) expense
$
(150) $
(5) $
(148) $
4 $
(86) $
8
The special termination benefits were incurred as a result of Kodak’s restructuring actions and, therefore, have been included in Restructuring costs and
other in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for those periods.
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The weighted-average assumptions used to determine net pension (income) expense for all the major funded and unfunded U.S. and Non-U.S. defined
benefit plans were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
U.S.
Non-U.S.
U.S.
Non-U.S.
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Effective rate for service cost
4.88%
3.11%
5.04%
3.44%
3.45%
1.60%
Effective rate for interest cost
4.85%
3.43%
5.02%
3.80%
2.97%
1.20%
Salary increase rate
1.50%
2.46%
1.00%
2.71%
1.00%
2.39%
Expected rate of return on plan assets
7.10%
3.93%
7.50%
4.16%
5.30%
2.67%
Interest crediting rate for cash balance plan
4.00%
NA
3.85%
NA
2.58%
NA
The expected return on plan assets (“EROA”) is a long-term rate of return which is based on a combination of formal asset and liability studies that include
forward-looking return expectations given the current asset allocation.
Kodak uses the spot yield curve approach to estimate the service and interest costs by applying the specific spot rates along the yield curve used to
determine the benefit obligations to relevant projected cash outflows.
Plan Asset Investment Strategy
The investment strategy underlying the asset allocation for the pension assets is to achieve an optimal return on assets with an acceptable level of risk while
providing for the long-term liabilities and maintaining sufficient liquidity to pay current benefits and other cash obligations of the plans. This is primarily
achieved by investing in a broad portfolio constructed of various asset classes including equity, debt, real estate, private equity, hedge funds and other assets
and instruments. As part of KRIP’s strategy to reduce investment risk and improve the overall liquidity of the plan, KRIP transferred a significant portion of its
assets to lower risk investments in 2024. In addition, the U.S. Plan uses derivative investments primarily to hedge liability interest rate risk to U.S.
government bonds. As part of the change in investment strategy in 2024, KRIP expanded its interest rate hedging strategy. Other investment objectives
include maintaining broad diversification between and within asset classes and investment managers and managing asset volatility relative to plan liabilities.
Every three years, or when market conditions have changed materially, each of Kodak’s major pension plans will undertake an asset allocation or asset and
liability modeling study. The asset allocation and expected return on the plans’ assets are individually set to provide for benefits and other cash obligations
within each country’s legal investment constraints.
Actual allocations may vary from the target asset allocations due to market value fluctuations, the length of time it takes to implement changes in strategy,
and the timing of cash contributions and cash requirements of the plans. The asset allocations are monitored and are rebalanced in accordance with the
policy set forth for each plan.
Plan Asset Risk Management
Kodak evaluates its defined benefit plans’ asset portfolios for the existence of significant concentrations of risk. Types of concentrations that are evaluated
include, but are not limited to, investment concentrations in a single entity, type of industry, foreign country, individual fund and single investment manager.
The most significant concentrations of risk are with two investment management firms (Loomis Sayles and Income Research + Management) which each
managed 14% of plan assets as of December 31, 2024, and 10% of plan assets as of December 31, 2023.
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The Company’s weighted-average asset allocations for its major U.S. defined benefit pension plan by asset category, are as follows:
As of December 31,
2024
2023
2024 Target
Asset Category
Debt securities
42%
20%
62-82%
Real estate
0%
0%
0%
Cash and cash equivalents
31%
5%
0-10%
Private equity
5%
31%
0-35%
Hedge funds
22%
44%
0%
Total
100%
100%
As a result of the change in KRIP’s investment strategy in 2024, the sale of a significant portion of KRIP’s Illiquid Assets and the timing of hedge fund
redemptions, the debt securities, cash and cash equivalents and hedge funds investment categories at December 31, 2024 were outside of the previously
established target allocations. Due to timing of asset sales and hedge fund redemptions, certain amounts included in the cash and cash equivalents target are
recorded as receivables at year-end. The investment allocation is likely to be further adjusted during 2025 in connection with the termination of KRIP.
Kodak’s weighted-average asset allocations for its major Non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans by asset category, are as follows:
As of December 31,
2024
2023
2024 Target
Asset Category
Equity securities
6%
6%
0-10%
Debt securities
17%
16%
15-25%
Real estate
2%
2%
0-5%
Cash and cash equivalents
9%
2%
0-5%
Hedge Funds
0%
6%
0%
Private equity
6%
8%
0-10%
Insurance contracts
60%
60%
25-75%
Total
100%
100%
Derivative Investments
The U.S. Plan derivative instruments consist primarily of direct investments in exchange traded futures contracts. Government bond exposure is obtained via
U.S. government bond futures. Foreign currency futures contracts are used to partially hedge foreign currency risk.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the notional amount for exchange traded futures contracts was approximately $574 million and $384 million,
respectively. Realized gains and losses from these derivative investments are included in the actual return on plan assets balance. The total fair value of these
derivative instruments at December 31, 2024 and 2023 was $(5) million and $1 million, respectively, which represents the unrealized losses and gains on
these contracts and is included in the derivative line items in the table of plan assets below. The U.S. defined benefit pension plan is required to maintain
cash on deposit to collateralize its obligations under its futures contracts. As of the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, approximately $5 million and
$9 million, respectively, was on deposit in cash and Treasury bills to fulfill these requirements and is included in the cash and cash equivalents asset class in
the table below.
The U.S. Plan has invested in a diversified portfolio of hedge funds that may utilize derivative instruments to execute their investment strategy. Any gains or
losses, as well as changes in the fair value of derivative investments held by a hedge fund, are included in the hedge fund’s NAV.
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Fair Value Measurements
Kodak’s plan assets are accounted for at fair value and are classified within the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the
fair value measurement, with the exception of investments for which fair value is measured using the NAV per share expedient. Kodak’s assessment of the
significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of fair value of assets and their placement
within the fair value hierarchy levels.
The fair value of Kodak’s U.S. defined benefit pension plan assets at December 31, 2024 and 2023 by asset class is presented in the tables below:
U.S. Plan
December 31, 2024
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Significant
Significant
Identical
Observable
Unobservable
Assets
Inputs
Inputs
Measured at
(in millions)
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
NAV
Total
Cash and cash equivalents
$
843 $
— $
— $
— $
843
Debt Securities:
Government bonds
482
—
—
482
Investment grade bonds
—
836
—
—
836
Other:
Hedge funds
—
—
—
689
689
Private equity
—
—
—
167
167
Derivatives with unrealized losses
(5)
—
—
—
(5)
$
838 $
1,318 $
— $
856 $
3,012
Net receivables
116
Total
$
3,128
(1)
(2)
(3)
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U.S. Plan
December 31, 2023
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Significant
Significant
Identical
Observable
Unobservable
Assets
Inputs
Inputs
Measured at
(in millions)
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
NAV
Total
Cash and cash equivalents
$
120 $
— $
— $
— $
120
Debt Securities:
Government bonds
—
32
—
—
32
Investment grade bonds
—
682
—
—
682
Real estate
—
—
—
18
18
Other:
Hedge funds
—
—
—
1,552
1,552
Private equity
—
—
3
1,094
1,097
Derivatives with unrealized gains
1
1
$
121 $
714 $
3 $
2,664 $
3,502
Net receivables
44
Total
$
3,546
(1)
(2)
(3)
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Assets not utilizing the NAV per share expedient are valued as follows:
Cash and cash equivalents are primarily held in short term investment funds and are used for benefit and fee payments, as well as for margin and
liquidity requirements associated with the U.S. Plan’s derivative instrument contracts.
Debt securities are valued using a market-based pricing model that utilizes standard valuation techniques that maximize the use of relevant
observable inputs, including market prices for similar assets.
Net receivables as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 represent amounts associated with redemption of hedge funds net of payables for purchases
of investments. As of December 31, 2024, Net receivables also included $16 million of proceeds associated with the sale of KRIP Illiquid Assets.
Investments Valued at NAV
Kodak performs an investment-by-investment analysis to determine if the investment meets the requirements to be measured at NAV. For investments with
lagged pricing, Kodak uses the latest available net asset values and considers expected return and other relevant material events for the year-end valuation
of these investments.
The total fair value, unfunded commitments and redemption provisions for the U.S. defined benefit pension plan’s investments valued at NAV are as follows:
Investments Valued at NAV at December 31, 2024
Unfunded
Redemption
Redemption
(in millions)
Fair Value
Commitments
Frequency
Notice Period
Private equity
$
167 $
24
N/A
N/A
Hedge Funds
689
—
Bi-Monthly, Monthly,
Quarterly,
Semi-Annual, and Annual
5-365 days
Total
$
856 $
24
Total
Investments Valued at NAV at December 31, 2023
Unfunded
Redemption
Redemption
(in millions)
Fair Value
Commitments
Frequency
Notice Period
Real estate
$
18 $
—
N/A
N/A
Private equity
1,094
172
N/A
N/A
Hedge Funds
1,552
—
Bi-Monthly, Monthly,
Quarterly,
Semi-Annual, and Annual
5-365 days
Total
$
2,664 $
172
Real estate investments primarily included investments in limited partnerships that invest in office, industrial, retail and apartment properties. Investments
were primarily valued by the fund manager based on independent appraisals, discounted cash flow models, cost and comparable market transactions. During
2024, Kodak sold its real estate investments as part of the sale of KRIP’s Illiquid Assets.
Private equity investments are primarily comprised of direct limited partnerships and fund-of-fund investments that invest in distressed investments, venture
capital, leveraged buyouts and special situations. Private equity investments are valued by the fund manager primarily based on independent appraisals,
discounted cash flow models, cost, and comparable market transactions. The term of each fund is typically 10 or more years and the fund’s investors do not
have an option to redeem their interest in the fund. The investors in the fund receive distributions through the liquidation of the underlying investments in
the fund.
In 2023, the U.S. Plan invested in a portfolio of hedge funds to supplement the return generated by its exchange traded futures contracts, as well as in a
separate portfolio of hedge funds where the objective was to seek a higher absolute return. Hedge fund investments were made through direct investments
in individual hedge funds. The hedge fund investments substantially consisted of a diversified portfolio of hedge funds that use equity, debt, commodity,
currency strategies and derivative instruments. The U.S. defined benefit pension plan evaluated several factors for investing in hedge funds including
investment strategy, return, risk, liquidity, correlation to other funds and the number of funds to achieve a diversified portfolio of hedge funds. Regarding the
portion
(1)
(2)
(3)
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of hedge funds intended to supplement the return generated by its exchange traded futures contracts, the U.S. Plan maintained cash and Treasury bills as
liquidity reserves that served as variation margin for these futures contracts. Approximately $77 million of cash liquidity reserves associated with these
hedge funds as of December 31, 2023 is included in the cash and cash equivalents asset class in the table above.
In 2024, based on the change in investment strategy designed to preserve and maximize the value of KRIP’s over-funding by reducing investment risk and
improving the overall liquidity of KRIP, the U.S. Plan began liquidating its hedge fund investments. Of the $689 million of hedge fund investments remaining
at December 31, 2024, $534 million has been or is expected to be redeemed in 2025. The remainder is required to be redeemed over a five-year period.
Hedge funds are typically valued by each fund’s third-party fund administrator based upon the valuation of the underlying securities and instruments,
primarily by applying a market or income valuation methodology as appropriate depending on the specific type of security or instrument held.
The tables below summarize Kodak’s U.S. Plan investments in hedge funds by type for those investments valued at NAV:
U.S. Plan:
Summarized Asset Information
December 31, 2024
Redemption
Redemption
(in millions)
Net Asset Value
Frequency
Notice Period
Multi-strategy hedge funds
$
204
Quarterly
45-90 days
Relative value hedge funds
185
Bi-monthly, Quarterly
6-120 days
Directional hedge funds
52
Monthly
5 days
Equity long/short hedge funds
125
Monthly, Quarterly
45-90 days
Sector specialist hedge funds
44
Quarterly, Semi-Annually
60-90 days
Long-biased hedge funds
79
Quarterly, Annually
60-90 days
$
689
Summarized Asset Information
December 31, 2023
Redemption
Redemption
(in millions)
Net Asset Value
Frequency
Notice Period
Multi-strategy hedge funds
$
509
Quarterly
45-90 days
Relative value hedge funds
342
Bi-monthly, Quarterly
6-120 days
Directional hedge funds
143
Monthly
5 days
Equity long/short hedge funds
264
Monthly, Quarterly
45-90 days
Sector specialist hedge funds
120
Quarterly, Semi-Annually
60-90 days
Long-biased hedge funds
160
Quarterly, Annually
60-90 days
Event driven hedge funds
14
Quarterly
90 days
$
1,552
Hedge funds typically have the right to restrict redemption requests beyond Kodak’s control. In these cases, redemptions may extend beyond the general
redemption terms outlined in the table above. Certain hedge fund investments have no redemption rights and will become liquid only upon sale by the
hedge fund managers. As of the year ended December 31, 2023, these investments represented approximately 1% of the hedge funds investments valued at
NAV. As of December 31, 2024, these investments were fully liquidated.
Liquidity
Approximately 5% of total U.S. Plan assets as of December 31, 2024 are invested in private equity funds, where the U.S. Plan receives distributions through
the liquidation of the underlying investments. Liquidity of U.S. Plan assets is managed to minimize the likelihood that these investments would need to be
sold to cover benefit payments, derivative losses, or any other short-term need.
The total unfunded commitments, if and when they are called over the term of each investment, are expected to be funded by the available liquidity in the
U.S. Plan consistent with historical experience.
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The fair value of Kodak’s major non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans assets at December 31, 2024 and 2023 by asset class are presented in the tables
below:
Major Non-U.S. Plans
December 31, 2024
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Significant
Significant
Identical
Observable
Unobservable
Assets
Inputs
Inputs
Measured at
(in millions)
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
NAV
Total
Cash and cash equivalents
$
43 $
— $
— $
— $
43
Equity securities
32
—
—
—
32
Debt securities:
Investment grade bonds
34
48
—
—
82
Global high yield & emerging market debt
1
—
—
—
1
Real estate
—
—
—
10
10
Other:
Private equity
—
—
—
28
28
Insurance contracts
—
26
272
—
298
$
110 $
74 $
272 $
38 $
494
Major Non-U.S. Plans
December 31, 2023
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Significant
Significant
Identical
Observable
Unobservable
Assets
Inputs
Inputs
Measured at
(in millions)
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
NAV
Total
Cash and cash equivalents
$
13 $
— $
— $
— $
13
Equity securities
33
—
—
—
33
Debt securities:
Investment grade bonds
35
45
—
—
80
Global high yield & emerging market
debt
2
—
—
—
2
Real estate
—
—
—
11
11
Other:
Hedge Funds
—
—
—
29
29
Private equity
—
—
—
42
42
Insurance contracts
—
30
287
—
317
Derivatives with unrealized gains
1
1
$
84 $
75 $
287 $
82 $
528
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For Kodak’s major non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans, equity investments are invested broadly in local equity, developed international and emerging
markets. Fixed income investments are comprised primarily of government and investment grade corporate bonds. Real estate investments primarily include
investments in limited partnerships that invest in office, industrial, and retail properties. Global Balanced Asset Allocation investments are commingled funds
that hold a diversified portfolio of passive market exposures, including equities, debt, currencies and commodities. Hedge fund investments are comprised of
a diversified portfolio of hedge funds using equity, debt, commodity and currency instruments. Private equity investments are comprised of limited
partnerships and fund-of-fund investments that invest in distressed investments, venture capital and leveraged buyouts. Insurance contracts are typically
annuities from life insurance companies covering specific pension obligations.
For investments in real estate and private equity funds, the investors do not have an option to redeem their interest in the fund. The investors in the fund
receive distributions through the liquidation of the underlying investments in the fund. There are no material unfunded commitments as of December 31,
2024 and 2023.
Of the December 31, 2024 and 2023 investments shown in the major Non-U.S. plans table above, there are no material derivative exposures.
The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of level 3 assets of Kodak’s major U.S. defined benefit pension plan:
U.S.
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains
Relating to
Balance at
Relating to
Assets
Net Purchases,
Balance at
January 1,
Assets
Sold During the
Sales and
December 31,
(in millions)
2024
Still Held
Period
Settlements
2024
Private Equity
3
—
—
(3)
—
Total
$
3 $
— $
— $
(3) $
—
U.S.
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains
Relating to
Balance at
Relating to
Assets
Net Purchases,
Balance at
January 1,
Assets
Sold During the
Sales and
December 31,
(in millions)
2023
Still Held
Period
Settlements
2023
Private Equity
3
—
—
—
3
Total
$
3 $
— $
— $
— $
3
U.S.
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains
Relating to
Balance at
Relating to
Assets
Net Purchases,
Balance at
January 1,
Assets
Sold During the
Sales and
December 31,
(in millions)
2022
Still Held
Period
Settlements
2022
Private Equity
—
—
—
3
3
Total
$
— $
— $
— $
3 $
3
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The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of level 3 assets of Kodak’s major non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans:
Non - U.S.
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains
Relating to
Balance at
Relating to
Assets
Net Purchases,
Balance at
January 1,
Assets
Sold During the
Sales and
December 31,
(in millions)
2024
Still Held
Period
Settlements
2024
Insurance Contracts
287
(15)
—
—
272
Total
$
287 $
(15) $
— $
— $
272
Non - U.S.
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains
Relating to
Balance at
Relating to
Assets
Net Purchases,
Balance at
January 1,
Assets
Sold During the
Sales and
December 31,
(in millions)
2023
Still Held
Period
Settlements
2023
Insurance Contracts
289
(2)
—
—
287
Total
$
289 $
(2) $
— $
— $
287
Non - U.S.
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains
Relating to
Balance at
Relating to
Assets
Net Purchases,
Balance at
January 1,
Assets
Sold During the
Sales and
December 31,
(in millions)
2022
Still Held
Period
Settlements
2022
Insurance Contracts
342
(53)
—
—
289
Total
$
342 $
(53) $
— $
— $
289
The following pension benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are expected to be paid:
(in millions)
U.S.
Non-U.S.
2025
$
253
$
40
2026
242
39
2027
232
38
2028
221
37
2029
210
36
2030 - 2034
894
163
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NOTE 20: OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
In Canada, Kodak provides medical, dental, life insurance, and survivor income benefits to eligible retirees. The plan is closed to new participants.
Information on the Canada other postretirement benefit plan is presented below.
The measurement date used to determine the net benefit obligation for the Canada other postretirement benefit plan is December 31.
Changes in Kodak’s benefit obligation and funded status were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Net benefit obligation at beginning of period
$
43 $
43
Interest cost
1
2
Actuarial loss
1
—
Benefit payments
(2)
(2)
Net benefit obligation at end of period
$
43 $
43
Underfunded status at end of period
(43)
(43)
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position consist of:
As of December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Other current liabilities
$
3 $
3
Pension and other postretirement liabilities
40
40
$
43 $
43
Amounts recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income consist of:
As of December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Net actuarial gain
$
8 $
10
Changes in benefit obligations recognized in Other comprehensive (loss) income consist of:
Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Newly established loss
$
(1) $
—
Amortization of:
Net actuarial gain
(1)
(1)
Total loss recognized in Other comprehensive (loss) income
$
(2) $
(1)
Other postretirement benefit cost included:
Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Components of net postretirement benefit cost:
Service cost
$
—
$
—
$
—
Interest cost
1
2
1
Amortization of:
Actuarial gain
(1)
(1)
—
Other postretirement benefit cost from continuing operations
$
— $
1 $
1
The weighted-average assumptions used to determine the net benefit obligations were as follows:
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As of December 31,
2024
2023
Discount rate
4.51%
4.64%
Salary increase rate
1.90%
1.85%
The weighted-average assumptions used to determine the net postretirement benefit cost were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
Effective rate for interest cost
4.67%
5.13%
2.53%
Salary increase rate
1.85%
2.10%
1.85%
The weighted-average assumed healthcare cost trend rates used to compute the other postretirement amounts were as follows:
2024
2023
Healthcare cost trend
6.24%
5.73%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate)
3.47%
3.32%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate
2038
2040
The following other postretirement benefits, which reflect expected future service, are expected to be paid:
(in millions)
2025
$
2
2026
2
2027
2
2028
2
2029
2
2030 - 2034
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NOTE 21: EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share are calculated using the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per
share calculations include any dilutive effect of potential common shares. In periods with a net loss from continuing operations, diluted earnings per share
are calculated using weighted-average basic shares for that period, as utilizing diluted shares would be anti-dilutive to loss per share.
A reconciliation of the amounts used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 follows:
Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Net income attributable to Eastman Kodak Company
$
102 $
75 $
26
Less: Preferred Stock cash and accrued dividends
(4)
(4)
(4)
Less: Preferred Stock in-kind dividends
(6)
(5)
(5)
Less: Preferred Stock deemed dividends
(2)
(2)
(2)
Less: Earnings attributable to Series C Preferred shareholders
(12)
(8)
(2)
Net income available to common shareholders - basic
$
78 $
56 $
13
Effect of dilutive securities:
Add back: Series B preferred stock cash and deemed dividends
$
5 $
5 $
—
Net earnings available to common shareholders - diluted
$
83 $
61 $
13
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Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic
80.1
79.4
78.9
Effect of dilutive securities:
Unvested restricted stock units and awards
1.6
0.9
0.6
Stock options
1.1
0.7
1.1
Series B Preferred Stock
9.5
9.5
—
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted
92.3
90.5
80.6
The computation of diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2024 excludes the impact of (1) the assumed conversion of 1.2 million
shares of Series C Preferred Stock, (2) the assumed exercise of 2.6 million outstanding employee stock options and (3) the assumed vesting of 0.2 million
unvested restricted stock units because the effects would have been anti-dilutive.
The computation of diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2023 excluded the impact of (1) the assumed conversion of 1.1 million
shares of Series C Preferred Stock and (2) the assumed exercise of 3.9 million outstanding employee stock options because they would have been anti-
dilutive.
The computation of diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2022 excluded the impact of (1) the assumed conversion of $25 million of
Convertible Notes, (2) the assumed conversion of 1.0 million shares of Series B Preferred Stock, (3) the assumed conversion of 1.1 million shares of Series C
Preferred Stock and (4) the assumed exercise of 3.3 million outstanding employee stock options because they would have been anti-dilutive.
NOTE 22: STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Kodak’s stock incentive plan is the 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan (as restated and further amended, the “2013 Plan”). The 2013 Plan is administered by the
Compensation, Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board of Directors.
Officers, directors and employees of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries are eligible to receive awards. Stock options are generally non-qualified,
are at exercise prices equal to or greater than the closing price of Kodak’s stock on the date of grant and expire seven years or ten years after the grant date.
Stock-based compensation awards granted under Kodak’s stock incentive plan are generally subject to a three-year vesting period from the date of grant, or
a later date as determined by the Compensation, Nominating and Governance Committee. Awards are subject to settlement in newly-issued shares of
common stock. Unless sooner terminated by the Compensation, Nominating and Governance Committee, no awards may be granted under the 2013 Plan
after May 15, 2034.
The maximum number of shares of common stock available for grant under the 2013 Plan is 20.0 million. For stock option grants awarded on or prior to May
19, 2021, for the number of shares available for grant under the 2013 Plan, a stock option counted as a fraction of a share, based on the fair market value of
the stock option relative to the closing stock price on the date of grant. For stock option awards granted after May 19, 2021, a stock option counts as one
share. Each restricted stock unit and restricted stock award counts as one share. The total number of shares of common stock registered for issuance under
the 2013 Plan is approximately 13.5 million. In addition, under the 2013 Plan, the maximum number of shares available for the grant of incentive stock
options is 2.0 million shares. The maximum number of shares as to which stock options or stock appreciation rights may be granted to any one person under
the 2013 Plan in any calendar year is 2.5 million shares.
The maximum number of awards that may be granted to any non-employee director under the 2013 Plan in any calendar year may not exceed a number of
awards with a grant date fair value of $450,000, computed as of the grant date.
Compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the service or performance period for each separately vesting tranche of the award and is
adjusted for actual forfeitures before vesting. Kodak assesses the likelihood that performance-based shares will be earned based on the probability of
meeting the performance criteria. For those performance-based awards that are deemed probable of achievement, expense is recorded, and for those
awards that are deemed not probable of achievement, no expense is recorded. Kodak assesses the probability of achievement each quarter.
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Restricted Stock Units and Restricted Stock awards
Restricted stock units and restricted stock awards are payable in shares of the Company common stock upon vesting. The fair value of restricted stock units
and restricted stock awards without a market condition is based on the closing market price of the Company’s stock on the grant date. The following inputs
were used for restricted stock units issued in 2023 with a market condition (there were no restricted stock units issued in 2024 or 2022 with a market
condition):
Year Ended
December 31,
2023
Fair value of restricted stock units granted
$
3.03
Risk-free interest rate
3.80%
Term (in years)
3.0
Volatility
60%
Weighted-average expected dividend yield
0.00%
Compensation cost related to restricted stock units and restricted stock awards was $6 million, $4 million and $4 million for the years ended December 31,
2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The weighted average grant date fair value of restricted stock units and awards granted for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $5.29,
$3.90 and $4.60, respectively. The total fair value of restricted stock units and awards that vested was $8 million, $4 million and $5 million for the years
ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022. As of December 31, 2024, there was $4 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock
units. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.5 years.
The following table summarizes information about unvested restricted stock unit and award activity for the year ended December 31, 2024:
Restricted
Stock
Units/Awards
Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Fair Values
Outstanding on December 31, 2023
2,537,584
$
4.44
Granted
715,022
$
5.29
Vested
1,351,572
$
5.00
Forfeited
3,334
$
7.23
Outstanding on December 31, 2024
1,897,700
$
4.36
In addition to the outstanding unvested restricted stock units and awards per the above table, there are also 443,057 vested restricted stock units
outstanding as of December 31, 2024 with a weighted average grant date fair value of $5.80.
Stock Options
The following table summarizes information about stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2024:
Average
Weighted
Remaining
Aggregate
Shares
Exercise
Contractual
Intrinsic
Under
Price
Life
Value
Option
Per Share
(Years)
($ millions)
Outstanding on December 31, 2023
6,748,108
$
6.75
Granted
—
$
—
Expired
479,350
$
12.46
Exercised
46,441
$
3.53
Outstanding on December 31, 2024
6,222,317
$
6.34
2.57 $
13
Exercisable on December 31, 2024
6,180,650
$
6.35
2.55 $
13
Expected to vest December 31, 2024
6,222,317
$
6.34
2.57 $
13
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The aggregate intrinsic value represents the total pretax intrinsic value that option holders would have received had all option holders exercised their options
on the last trading day of the year. The aggregate intrinsic value is the difference between the Kodak closing stock price on the last trading day of the year
and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options. The intrinsic values of options outstanding, exercisable or expected to vest as of
December 31, 2024 were each $13 million.
There were no options granted in the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2022. The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted for the year
ended December 31, 2023 was $2.87. The total fair value of options that vested during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was less than $1
million, $1 million and $2 million, respectively. Compensation cost related to stock options for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 was less
than $1 million, $3 million and $1 million, respectively.
As of December 31, 2024, there was less than $1 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options, which will be recognized over a
weighted average period of 1.3 years.
There were less than 1 million options exercised in the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022.
Kodak utilizes the Black-Scholes option valuation model to estimate the fair value of stock options that do not have a market condition for award vesting and
the lattice-based method to estimate the fair value of stock options with a market condition for award vesting.
The expected term of options granted is the period of time the options are expected to be outstanding and is calculated using a simplified method based on
the option’s vesting period and original contractual term. The Company uses the historical volatility of the Company’s stock to estimate expected volatility.
The risk-free rate was based on the yield on U.S. Treasury notes with a term equal to the option’s expected term.
The following inputs were used for the valuation of stock option grants issued without a market condition in the year ended December 31, 2023 (there were
no stock option grants issued in the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2022):
Year Ended
December 31,
2023
Weighted-average fair value of options granted
$
3.48
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate
3.75%
Expected option lives (in years)
4.5
Weighted-average volatility
120%
Expected dividend yield
0%
The following inputs were used in the lattice-based valuation of stock option grants issued with a market condition in 2023:
Year Ended
December 31,
2023
Fair value of options granted
$
2.25
Risk-free interest rate
3.80%
Term (in years)
3.0
Volatility
60%
Weighted-average expected dividend yield
0.00%
On February 16, 2023, the Compensation, Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board of Directors approved extending the expiration dates for
non-qualified stock options awarded between 2016 and 2020 to 21 currently active employees and directors. No other terms were modified. The contractual
terms were extended from approximately seven years to approximately ten years. In November 2023 the extended expiration date of certain options was
rescinded. The change in the terms of the awards was accounted for as a modification. As a result of the modification, Kodak recognized $2 million of
incremental compensation expense in the year-ended 2023, reflecting the incremental fair value of the 3.5 million awards that were modified over the fair
value of the original awards immediately before the modification. The fair value of the awards was calculated using a binomial lattice-based valuation model.
The key assumptions used in the fair value calculations were:
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Option Award
Modifications
Immediately Before
Immediately After
Range of fair values
0.000 - 2.1414
1.322 - 2.2424
Range of risk-free interest rates
3.82% - 4.99%
3.82% - 4.99%
Range of remaining contractual terms (in years)
0.37 - 4.25
3.37 - 7.25
Range of weighted volatilities
66.96% - 103.39%
66.96% - 103.39%
Expected dividend yield
0.00%
0.00%
Early exercise model
2.5
2.5
Number of times steps
500
500
On February 26, 2021 James V. Continenza, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Kodak, and the Company entered into an Executive Chairman
and CEO Agreement, as amended on November 29, 2023 and November 30, 2022 (the “Employment Agreement”). The Employment Agreement is effective
for a three-year period ending on February 26, 2027. Pursuant to the Employment Agreement, Mr. Continenza will not have the right to exercise any stock
options granted to him in February 2019 or July 2020 to the extent that, after giving effect to the issuance of the Company’s common stock resulting from
such exercise, Mr. Continenza (together with his affiliates and any person acting as a group), would beneficially own more than 4.99% of the then issued and
outstanding shares of Common Stock (the “Beneficial Ownership Limitation”). The Beneficial Ownership Limitation shall cease and be of no further force and
effect upon a Change of Control (as such term is defined in the Company’s Amended and Restated 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan). The restrictions on the
exercisability of previous stock option awards were a modification of the original awards. As the February 2019 and July 2020 stock options were fully vested
prior to the modification date and there was no incremental value provided in the modification, no additional compensation expense was recognized.
NOTE 23: SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
The Company has 560 million shares of authorized stock, consisting of: (i) 500 million shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, and (ii) 60 million
shares of preferred stock, no par value, issuable in one or more series. As of December 31, 2024, there were 80.5 million shares of common stock
outstanding, 1.0 million shares of Series B preferred stock issued and outstanding, and 1.2 million shares of Series C preferred stock issued and outstanding.
At December 31, 2023, there were 79.6 million shares of common stock outstanding, 1.0 million shares of Series B preferred stock issued and outstanding,
and 1.1 million shares of Series C preferred stock issued and outstanding.
Treasury Stock
Treasury stock consisted of approximately 1.3 million and 1.0 million shares at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Registration Statements
On August 10, 2021, the Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 254352) to register for possible resale from time to time of up
to 44,490,032 shares of common stock, subject to adjustments for stock splits, stock dividends and reclassifications and similar transactions (the “Resale
Shares”). The Company registered the Resale Shares to satisfy its obligations under the following agreements:
(1) A registration rights agreement (the “Backstop Registration Rights Agreement”), dated as of September 3, 2013, between the Company and GSO
Capital Partners LP, on behalf of various managed funds, BlueMountain Capital Management, LLC, on behalf of various managed funds, George
Karfunkel, United Equities Commodities Company, Momar Corporation and Contrarian Capital Management, LLC, on behalf of Contrarian Funds, LLC,
which, prior to the expiration of the Backstop Registration Rights Agreement on October 16, 2021, required the registration of certain shares of
common stock.
(2) A Series A Preferred Stock repurchase and exchange agreement, dated as of February 26, 2021, with Southeastern Asset Management, Inc.
(“Southeastern”) and Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund, C2W Partners Master Fund Limited and Deseret Mutual Pension Trust, which are investment
funds managed by Southeastern (such investment funds, collectively, the “Purchasers”), extending the registration rights provided under a
registration rights agreement, dated as of November 15, 2016, with Southeastern and the Purchasers, to shares of the Company's common stock
issuable upon conversion of 1,000,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock (as defined herein) issued thereunder.
(3) A registration rights agreement, dated as of February 26, 2021, with GO EK Ventures IV, LLC (the “Investor”), a fund managed by Grand Oaks Capital,
providing the Investor with registration rights in respect of shares of the Company's common stock
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issuable upon conversion of 1,000,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock (as defined herein) issued pursuant to a Series C Preferred Stock purchase
agreement, dated as of February 26, 2021, with the Investor; and
(4) A securities registration rights agreement, dated as of February 26, 2021, with certain funds affiliated with KLIM (the “Buyers”), providing the Buyers
with registration rights in respect of (i) 1,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock and (ii) shares of the Company's common stock issuable
upon conversion of $25,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company's 5.0% unsecured convertible promissory notes due May 28, 2026, in
each case, issued in a private placement transaction pursuant to a securities purchase agreement, dated as of February 26, 2021, with the Buyers.
On August 8, 2024, the Company filed a shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 281403) for the offer and sale of securities from time to
time in one or more offerings of up to $500,000,000 of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, depositary shares, purchase contracts,
guarantees and units. This Registration Statement replaced an equivalent shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 254353) originally
declared effective on August 12, 2021 which was expiring. The Company will file a prospectus supplement to include the specific terms of any offering or sale
under either of these shelf registration statements. At December 31, 2024, the Company had not made any offerings or sales of securities pursuant to either
of these registration statements.
NOTE 24: OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
The changes in Other comprehensive (loss) income by component, were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Currency translation adjustments
Currency translation adjustments
$
(16) $
(8) $
(12)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan changes
Newly established net actuarial (loss) gain
(334)
(122)
277
Newly established prior service cost
—
(29)
(28)
Tax benefit
—
—
—
Newly established net actuarial (loss) gain, net of tax
(334)
(151)
249
Reclassification adjustments:
Amortization of prior service credit (cost)
11
9
(4)
Amortization of actuarial (gains) losses
(38)
(31)
8
Recognition of losses due to settlements and curtailments
(8)
—
—
Total reclassification adjustments (a)
(35)
(22)
4
Tax provision
—
—
—
Reclassification adjustments, net of tax
(35)
(22)
4
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan changes, net of tax
(369)
(173)
253
Other comprehensive (loss) income
$
(385) $
(181) $
241
Reclassified to Pension income - refer to Note 19, "Retirement Plans" and Note 20, "Other Postretirement Benefits" for additional information.
NOTE 25: ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income is composed of the following:
As of December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Currency translation adjustments
$
(136) $
(120)
Pension and other postretirement benefit plan changes
32
401
Total
$
(104) $
281
(a)
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NOTE 26: SEGMENT INFORMATION
Kodak has three reportable segments: Print, Advanced Materials and Chemicals and Brand. Kodak’s reportable segments are based on a combination of
factors that the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) uses to evaluate and manage the business operations, including but not limited to, Kodak’s
organizational structure, customer base, markets, products and services and related technologies. Kodak does not aggregate operating segments. A
description of Kodak’s reportable segments follows.
Print: The Print segment is comprised of four lines of business, the Prepress Solutions business: the Prosper business, the Software business and the
Electrophotographic Printing Solutions business.
Advanced Materials and Chemicals: The Advanced Materials and Chemicals segment is comprised of four lines of business: the Industrial Film and Chemicals
business, the Motion Picture business, the Advanced Materials and Functional Printing business and the IP Licensing and Analytical Services business.
Brand: The Brand segment contains the brand licensing business.
The balance of Kodak’s continuing operations, which do not meet the criteria of a reportable segment, are reported in All Other revenues and All Other
Operational EBITDA, and primarily represent the operations of the Eastman Business Park, a more than 1,200 acre technology center and industrial complex.
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 1. There are no
intersegment sales between the segments.
Kodak’s CODM is the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Kodak’s segment measure of profit and loss is an adjusted earnings before interest,
taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Operational EBITDA”). Operational EBITDA represents the earnings from operations excluding the provision for
income taxes; non-service cost components of pension and other postemployment benefits (“OPEB”) income; depreciation and amortization expense;
restructuring costs and other; stock-based compensation expense; consulting and other costs; interest expense; other operating income (expense), net and
other income (charges), net.
The CODM uses Operational EBITDA in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources for each segment predominantly through the
annual budget and forecasting process. The CODM evaluates Operational EBITDA budget-to-actual variances, changes in Operational EBITDA from prior
periods and when comparing the results of each segment with one another.
Segment financial information is shown below. Asset information by reportable segment is not disclosed below as this information is not regularly provided
to or used by the CODM in assessing performance and allocating resources.
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Segment Revenues, Operational EBITDA and Consolidated Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
(in millions)
Print:
Revenues from external customers
$
737
$
828
$
938
Cost of revenues
597
667
797
Selling, general and administrative expenses
130
124
117
Research and development expenses
18
17
19
Operational EBITDA
(8)
20
5
Advanced Materials and Chemicals:
Revenues from external customers
271
255
234
Cost of revenues
210
203
201
Selling, general and administrative expenses
33
30
23
Research and development expenses
11
12
11
Operational EBITDA
17
10
(1)
Brand:
Revenues from external customers
20
17
17
Selling, general and administrative expenses
3
2
3
Operational EBITDA
17
15
14
Total Operational EBITDA for Reportable Segments
26
45
18
All Other Operational EBITDA
2
2
3
Depreciation and amortization
(28)
(30)
(29)
Restructuring costs and other
(8)
(10)
(13)
Stock-based compensation
(6)
(7)
(5)
Consulting and other costs
(1)
13
2
Idle costs
(2)
(3)
(3)
Other operating income (expense), net
10
(6)
1
Interest expense
(59)
(52)
(40)
Pension income excluding service cost component
173
161
98
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
—
(27)
—
Other income (charges), net
3
1
(1)
Consolidated earnings from continuing operations before income taxes
$
110
$
87
$
31
Consulting and other costs are professional services and internal costs associated with corporate strategic initiatives and litigation. Consulting and
other costs included $15 million of income in the year ended December 31, 2023, representing insurance reimbursement of legal costs previously
paid by the Company associated with investigations and litigation matters. Kodak received $20 million of insurance reimbursement in 2023 of which
$5 million was recorded in Other current assets in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as of December 31, 2022.
Consists of third-party costs such as security, maintenance, and utilities required to maintain land and buildings in certain locations not used in any
Kodak operations and the costs, net of any rental income received, of underutilized portions of certain properties.
As reported in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(1)
(2)
(3)
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A reconciliation of reportable segment revenues to consolidated revenues follows:
Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Total Reportable Segment Revenues
$
1,028
$
1,100
$
1,189
All Other Revenues
15
17
16
Total Consolidated Revenues
$
1,043
$
1,117
$
1,205
In 2024, Kodak decreased employee benefit reserves by $2 million primarily reflecting a decrease in workers’ compensation reserves of approximately $2
million driven by changes in discount rates. The decrease in reserves in 2024 impacted gross profit and SG&A each by approximately $1 million.
In 2023, Kodak decreased employee benefit reserves by $1 million primarily reflecting a reduction in workers’ compensation reserves of approximately $1
million driven by changes in discount rates. The decrease in reserves in 2023 impacted SG&A by approximately $1 million.
In 2022, Kodak decreased employee benefit reserves by approximately $15 million composed of a reduction in workers’ compensation reserves of
approximately $13 million driven by changes in discount rates and a decrease in other employee benefit reserves of approximately $2 million, driven by both
changes in discount rates and favorable experience. The decrease in reserves in 2022 impacted gross profit by approximately $9 million, R&D by
approximately $1 million and SG&A by approximately $5 million.
Amortization and depreciation expense by segment are not included in the segment measure of profit and loss but are regularly provided to the CODM.
(in millions)
Year Ended December 31,
Intangible asset amortization expense from continuing operations:
2024
2023
2022
Print
$
4
$
4
$
4
Brand
—
—
1
Total
$
4
$
4
$
5
(in millions)
Year Ended December 31,
Depreciation expense from continuing operations:
2024
2023
2022
Print
$
17
$
17
$
17
Advanced Materials and Chemicals
6
7
6
All Other
1
1
1
Total
$
24
$
25
$
24
(in millions)
Year Ended December 31,
Long-lived assets located in:
2024
2023
The United States
$
147
$
112
Europe, Middle East and Africa
5
6
Asia Pacific
5
5
Canada and Latin America
36
46
Non-U.S. countries total
46
57
Total
$
193
$
169
Long-lived assets are comprised of property, plant and equipment, net.
Of the total non-U.S. property, plant and equipment in 2024, $35 million was located in Brazil. Of the total non-U.S. property, plant and equipment in
2023, $45 million was located in Brazil.
Major Customers
No single customer represented 10% or more of Kodak’s total net revenue in any year presented.
(1)
(2)
(1)
(2)
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NOTE 27: BUSINESS COMBINATION
On May 26, 2023 Kodak acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Graphic Systems Services, Inc., a leading provider of web inkjet press transport systems
and other print-related components and engineering services.
The acquisition was immaterial to Kodak's financial position as of December 31, 2023 and its results of operations and cash flows for the year ended
December 31, 2023.
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
Kodak maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in Kodak’s reports filed or
submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (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, including Kodak’s Executive Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer and Kodak’s Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Kodak’s management,
with participation of Kodak’s Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Kodak’s Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of Kodak’s
disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Kodak’s Executive Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer and Kodak’s Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K,
Kodak’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) were effective.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The management of Kodak is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Kodak’s internal control over
financial reporting is 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 in the United States of America. Kodak’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 Kodak; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of
financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, and that receipts and expenditures of
Kodak are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of Kodak; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding
prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of Kodak’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Internal control over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving financial reporting objectives because of its inherent limitations.
Internal control over financial reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment or breakdowns
resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting also can be circumvented by collusion or improper management override.
Because of such limitations, there is a risk that material misstatements may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial
reporting. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process. Therefore, it is possible to design into the process
safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk. 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.
Management assessed the effectiveness of Kodak’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024. In making this assessment,
management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) in "Internal Control-Integrated
Framework” (2013). Based on management’s assessment using the COSO criteria, management has concluded that Kodak's internal control over financial
reporting was effective as of December 31, 2024. The effectiveness of Kodak’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024 has been
audited by Ernst & Young LLP, Kodak’s independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report. Refer to Item 8, "Financial Statements and
Supplementary Data."
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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Kodak is in the process of a multi-year project to modernize and enhance the Company’s global information technology systems, to improve and standardize
business and financial processes and to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of financial planning and reporting. As the phased implementation occurs, it
may result in changes to processes and procedures which may result in changes to internal controls over financial reporting. As such changes occur, Kodak
evaluates whether they materially affect the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
There have been no changes identified in Kodak’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during Kodak’s fourth quarter that has materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, Kodak’s internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans
The adoption or termination of contracts, instructions or written plans for the purchase or sale of our securities by our Section 16 officers and directors for
the three months ended December 31, 2024, which is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act (“Rule
10b5-1 Plan”), was as follows:
On December 23, 2024, David E. Bullwinkle, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 Plan effective
January 1, 2025 with respect to the potential exercise of vested stock options and the associated sale of up to 518,289 shares of
Kodak common stock, subject to certain conditions, which plan commences on April 2, 2025 and expires on January 1, 2026 or upon
the earlier completion of all authorized transactions under such plan.
During the three months ended December 31, 2024, none of our other Section 16 officers or directors adopted or terminated a Rule 10b5-1 trading
arrangement or "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement," as such terms are defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K.
ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
Not applicable.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The information required by Item 10 regarding directors is incorporated by reference from the information under the caption "Board of Directors and
Corporate Governance - Director Nominees" in the Company's Notice of 2025 Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement (the “Proxy Statement”), which will be
filed within 120 days after December 31, 2024. The information required by Item 10 regarding audit committee composition and audit committee financial
expert disclosure is incorporated by reference from the information under the caption "Board of Directors and Corporate Governance - Committees of the
Board - Audit and Finance Committee" in the Proxy Statement. The information required by Item 10 regarding executive officers is contained in Part I of this
report under the caption "Information About our Executive Officers." The information required by Item 10 regarding our Insider Trading Policy is
incorporated by reference from information under the caption "Insider Trading Policy" in the Proxy Statement. The information required by Item 10
regarding compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is incorporated by reference, if necessary, from information under the
caption "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management – Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports" in the Proxy Statement.
We have adopted a Business Conduct Guide that applies to all of our officers and employees, including our principal executive, principal financial and
principal accounting officers, or persons performing similar functions, as well as a Directors’ Code of Conduct that applies to our directors. Our Business
Conduct Guide and Directors’ Code of Conduct are posted on our website located at http://investor.kodak.com/corporate-governance/supporting-
documents. We intend to disclose future amendments to certain provisions of the Business Conduct Guide and Directors' Code of Conduct and waivers of the
Business Conduct Guide or Directors' Code of Conduct granted to executive officers and directors on the website within four business days following the date
of the amendment or waiver.
The Company has adopted insider trading policies and procedures governing the purchase, sale, and/or other transactions in the Company’s securities by
directors, officers, and employees, or the Company itself, that we believe are reasonably designed to promote compliance with insider trading laws, rules and
regulations, and the listing standards applicable to the Company (the “Insider Trading Policy”). The Insider Trading Policy is filed as Exhibit 19 to this Annual
Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by Item 11 is incorporated herein by reference from the information under the following captions in the Proxy Statement:
"Executive Compensation,” “Director Compensation” and “Board of Directors and Corporate Governance – Compensation, Nominating and Governance
Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation.”
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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The information required by Item 12 is incorporated by reference from the information under the caption "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
and Management" in the Proxy Statement. “Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans” is shown below.
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION
Information as of December 31, 2024, regarding the Company’s equity compensation plans is summarized in the following table:
Plan Category
Number of
Securities to be
Issued Upon Exercise
of Outstanding
Options, Restricted
Stock Units
and Restricted
Stock Awards
Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
of Outstanding
Options
Number of
Securities Remaining
Available for Future
Issuance Under
Equity Compensation
Plans (Excluding
Securities Reflected
in Column (a))
(a)
(b)
(c)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
8,563,074 $
6.34
8,779,221
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
—
—
—
Total
8,563,074 $
6.34
8,779,221
Represents the weighted-average exercise price of outstanding stock options. The weighted-average exercise price does not take into account the shares
issuable upon vesting of outstanding restricted stock units and restricted stock awards under the Amended and Restated 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as
amended (the “Plan”), which do not have an exercise price.
For the purposes of the number of shares available under the Plan: (i) outstanding stock options awarded on or prior to May 19, 2021 count as a fraction
of a share, based on the fair market value of the stock option relative to the closing stock price on the date of grant, and (ii) outstanding stock options
awarded after May 19, 2021 count as one share.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information required by Item 13 is incorporated by reference from the information under the captions "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions"
and "Board of Directors and Corporate Governance – Director Independence" in the Proxy Statement.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by Item 14 is incorporated by reference from the information under the caption “Principal Accountant Fees and Services” in the
Proxy Statement.
(1)
(2)
(1)
(2)
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PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:
(1) Financial Statements
The financial statements filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K are included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
(2) Financial Statement Schedules
The applicable financial statement schedules are included below:
1. Valuation and qualifying accounts
Schedule II
Eastman Kodak Company
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Net
Beginning
Deductions
Ending
(in millions)
Balance
Additions
and Other
Balance
Year ended December 31, 2024
Reserve for doubtful accounts
$
8
2
3 $
7
Deferred tax valuation allowance
$
778
103
210 $
671
Year ended December 31, 2023
Reserve for doubtful accounts
$
7
3
2 $
8
Deferred tax valuation allowance
$
826
62
110 $
778
Year ended December 31, 2022
Reserve for doubtful accounts
$
7
2
2 $
7
Deferred tax valuation allowance
$
934
18
126 $
826
All other schedules have been omitted because they are not applicable or the information required is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.
(3) Exhibits
The exhibits listed in the accompanying Index to Exhibits are filed as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Index to Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
(3.1)
Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Eastman Kodak Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the
Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 as filed on September 3, 2013).
(3.2)
Certificate of Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Eastman Kodak Company. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed November 16, 2016).
(3.3)
Certificate of Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Eastman Kodak Company (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit (3.1) of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed September 12, 2019).
(3.4)
Certificate of Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Eastman Kodak Company (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit (3.2) of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed September 12, 2019).
(3.5)
Certificate of Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Eastman Kodak Company (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed December 29, 2020).
(3.6)
Certificate of Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Eastman Kodak Company (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed March 1, 2021).
(3.7)
Certificate of Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Eastman Kodak Company (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed March 1, 2021).
(3.8)
Fourth Amended and Restated By-Laws of Eastman Kodak Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (3.5) of the Company’s Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020 as filed on May 12, 2020).
(4.1)
Registration Rights Agreement between Eastman Kodak Company and certain stockholders listed on Schedule 1 thereto, dated September 3,
2013. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A as filed on September 3, 2013).
(4.2)
Registration Rights Agreement by and among Eastman Kodak Company, Southeastern Asset Management, Inc., Longleaf Partners Small-Cap
Fund, C2W Partners Master Fund Limited and Deseret Mutual Pension Trust, dated November 15, 2016. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
4.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed November 16, 2016).
(4.3)
Shareholder Agreement, dated as of April 17, 2017, by and among Eastman Kodak Company, Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund, C2W Partners
Master Fund Limited, Deseret Mutual Pension Trust and Southeastern Asset Management, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 of the
Company’s Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form S-3 as filed on May 5, 2017).
(4.4)
Amendment No. 1 to Shareholder Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2019 by and among Eastman Kodak Company, Southeastern Asset
Management, Inc., Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund, C2W Partners Master Fund Limited and Deseret Mutual Pension Trust (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit (10.2) of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed May 21, 2019).
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(4.5)
Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of May 24, 2019, by and among Eastman Kodak Company, Longleaf Partners SmallCap Fund, C2W
Partners Master Fund Limited and Deseret Mutual Pension Trust (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (4.3) of the Company’s Current Report
on Form 8-K as filed May 24, 2019).
(4.6)
Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 26, 2021, by and between Eastman Kodak Company and GO EK Ventures IV, LLC
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed March 1, 2021).
(4.7)
Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 26, 2021, by and among Eastman Kodak Company, Kennedy Lewis Capital Partners
Master Fund LP and Kennedy Lewis Capital Partners Master Fund II LP. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of the Company’s Current
Report on Form 8-K as filed March 1, 2021).
(4.8)
Board Rights Agreement, dated as of February 26, 2021, by and between Eastman Kodak Company and Kennedy Lewis Investment
Management LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed March 1, 2021).
(4.9)
Amendment to Letter Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2023, by and among the Company and Kennedy Lewis Investment Management LLC
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10.3) of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on July 7, 2023).
(4.10)
Description of Securities (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.11 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2020 as filed on March 16, 2021).
*(10.1)
Eastman Kodak Company 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan (As Amended and Restated effective May 20, 2020
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020 as
filed August 11, 2020).
*(10.2)
First Amendment to the Eastman Kodak Company 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 as filed on August 10, 2021).
*(10.3)
Second Amendment to the Eastman Kodak Company 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 as filed on August 8, 2024).
*(10.4)
Eastman Kodak Company 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Executive Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement. (Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013 as filed on November 12,
2013).
*(10.5)
Eastman Kodak Company 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015 as filed on May 7, 2015).
*(10.6)
Eastman Kodak Company 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Executive Restricted Stock Unit and Nonqualified Stock Option Award
Agreement (with Modified Accelerated Vesting).(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 as filed on March 7, 2017).
*(10.7)
Eastman Kodak Company 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Executive Restricted Stock Unit and Nonqualified Stock Option Award
Agreement (with Continued Vesting). (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2016 as filed on March 7, 2017).
*(10.8)
Eastman Kodak Company 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Executive Restricted Stock Unit and Nonqualified Stock Option Award
Agreement (with Forfeiture upon Termination). (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2017 as filed on August 9, 2017).
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*(10.9)
Eastman Kodak Company 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Director Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement. (Incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 as filed on March 19, 2014).
*(10.10)
Eastman Kodak Company 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Director Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (One Year Vesting).
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2017 as
filed on August 9, 2017).
*(10.11)
Eastman Kodak Company 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Quarterly Director Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Immediate
Vesting). (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended
September 30, 2019 as filed on November 7, 2019).
*(10.12)
Eastman Kodak Company 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Executive Nonqualified Stock Option Award Agreement (multiple tranches).
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10.2) of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30,
2020 as filed on November 10, 2020).
*(10.13)
Eastman Kodak Company 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Director Nonqualified Stock Option Award Agreement (multiple tranches).
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10.3) of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30,
2020 as filed on November 10, 2020).
*(10.14)
Eastman Kodak Company 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Executive Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (with Immediate Vesting)
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 as
filed on March 16, 2021).
*(10.15)
Eastman Kodak Company 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Executive Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (with Modified Accelerated
Vesting) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
2020 as filed on March 16, 2021).
*(10.16)
Eastman Kodak Company 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Director Restricted Share Award Agreement (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 as filed on August 10, 2021).
*(10.17)
Eastman Kodak Company 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan Form of Continenza Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 as filed on May 9,
2024).
*(10.18)
Eastman Kodak Company Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors dated December 26, 2013. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 of
the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 as filed on March 19, 2014).
*(10.19)
Eastman Kodak Company Officer Severance Policy, effective as of November 10, 2015 and revised as of February 16, 2023. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.17 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 as filed on March 16,
2023).
*(10.20)
Eastman Kodak Company Executive Compensation for Excellence and Leadership (as amended and restated January 1, 2014). (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014 as filed on May 6,
2014).
*(10.21)
Eastman Kodak Company Sales Executive Compensation Plan and Form of Notification Letter, (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 of
the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 as filed on March 14, 2024).
*(10.22)
Executive Chairman and CEO Agreement between Eastman Kodak Company and James V. Continenza, dated November 29, 2023,
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 as filed on
March 14, 2024).
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*(10.23)
James V. Continenza Consolidated Award Agreements, Tranches 1-4, dated February 20, 2019 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10.24) of
the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 as filed on April 1, 2019).
*(10.24)
Employment Agreement between Eastman Kodak Company and David E. Bullwinkle, dated June 20, 2016. (Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2016 as filed on August 9, 2016).
*(10.25)
Description of David E. Bullwinkle Compensation Increase. (Incorporated by reference to the description in Item 5.02 in the Company’s Current
Report on Form 8-K as filed on November 30, 2018).
*(10.26)
Letter Agreement Regarding Special Severance Plan dated May 31, 2018 between Eastman Kodak Company and Roger W. Byrd, Incorporated
by reference to Exhibit (10.31) of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 as filed on March
17, 2020).
(10.27)
Amendment No. 2 to Letter of Credit Facility Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2023, by and among the Company, the Subsidiary Guarantors
named therein and Bank of America, N.A., as Agent, Lender and Issuing Bank, including as an exhibit the Amended and Restated Letter of
Credit Facility Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10.2) of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on July 7, 2023).
(10.28)
Amendment No. 3 to Letter of Credit Facility Agreement, dated as of February 26, 2025, by and among the Company, the Subsidiary
Guarantors named therein and Bank of America, N.A., as Agent, Lender and Issuing Bank, filed herewith.
(10.29)
Security Agreement, dated February 26, 2021, from the Grantors referred to therein, as Grantors, to Bank of America, N.A., as Agent
(Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 as
filed on March 16, 2021).
(10.30)
First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2023, by and among the Company, the Subsidiary Guarantors named therein, the
Lenders named therein and Alter Domus (US), LLC, as Administrative Agent, including as exhibits the Amended and Restated Term Loan Credit
Agreement and Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, as amended (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (10.1) of the Company’s Current
Report on Form 8-K as filed on July 7, 2023).
(10.31)
First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of February 26, 2025, by and among the Company, the other Loan
Parties named therein, the Lenders named therein and Alter Domus (US), LLC, as Administrative Agent, filed herewith.
(10.32)
Series A Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 7, 2016, by and among Eastman Kodak Company, Southeastern Asset
Management, Inc., Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund, C2W Partners Master Fund Limited and Deseret Mutual Pension Trust. (Incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed on November 7, 2016).
(10.33)
Amendment Number One to Series A Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 24, 2020, by and among Eastman Kodak
Company, Southeastern Asset Management, Inc., Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund, C2W Partners Master Fund Limited and Deseret Mutual
Pension Trust (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.32 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December
31, 2020 as filed on March 16, 2021).
(10.34)
Series A Preferred Stock Repurchase and Exchange Agreement, dated as of February 26, 2021, by and among Eastman Kodak Company,
Southeastern Asset Management, Inc., Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund, C2W Partners Master Fund Limited and Deseret Mutual Pension
Trust. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed March 1, 2021).
(10.35)
Series C Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 26, 2021, by and among Eastman Kodak Company and GO EK Ventures IV,
LLC. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K as filed March 1, 2021).
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(10.36)
Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 26, 2021, by and among Eastman Kodak Company, Kennedy Lewis Capital Partners
Master Fund LP and Kennedy Lewis Capital Partners Master Fund II LP. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the Company’s Current
Report on Form 8-K as filed March 1, 2021).
(10.37)#
Agreement of Purchase and Sale, dated as of November 20, 2024), by and between Mastercard Foundation and Trust Under the Kodak
Retirement Income Plan, filed herewith.
(10.38)
Amended and Restated Settlement Agreement (Eastman Business Park) between Eastman Kodak Company, the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation, and the New York State Urban Development Corporation d/b/a Empire State Development, dated August 6,
2013. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September
30, 2013 as filed on November 12, 2013).
(19)
Eastman Kodak Company Policy on Insider Trading, filed herewith.
(21)
Subsidiaries of Eastman Kodak Company, filed herewith.
(23.1)
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, filed herewith.
(31.1)
Certification signed by James V. Continenza, filed herewith.
(31.2)
Certification signed by David E. Bullwinkle, filed herewith.
(32.1)
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, signed by James V.
Continenza, furnished herewith.
(32.2)
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 signed by David E.
Bullwinkle, furnished herewith.
(97)
Eastman Kodak Company Compensation Recoupment (Clawback) Policy (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 97 of the Company’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 as filed on March 14, 2024).
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* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
# Certain identified information has been omitted by means of marking such information with asterisks in reliance on Item 601(b)(10)(iv) of Regulation S-K
because it is both (i) not material and (ii) the type that the registrant treats as private or confidential.
(1) Furnished herewith. The certifications that accompany this Annual Report on Form 10-K are not deemed filed with the SEC and are not to be incorporated
by reference into any filing of the Registrant under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (whether
made before or after the date of this Annual Report on Form 10 K), irrespective of any general incorporation language contained in such filing.
ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
None.
(1)
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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.
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
(Registrant)
By: /s/ James V. Continenza
James V. Continenza
Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
March 17, 2025
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.
Signature
Title
By: /s/ James V. Continenza
Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
James V. Continenza
(Principal Executive Officer)
By: /s/ David E. Bullwinkle
Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President
David E. Bullwinkle
(Principal Financial Officer)
By: /s/ Richard T. Michaels
Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller
Richard T. Michaels
(Principal Accounting Officer)
By: /s/ David P. Bovenzi
Director
David P. Bovenzi
By: /s/ Philippe D. Katz
Director
Philippe D. Katz
By: /s/ Kathleen B. Lynch
Director
Kathleen B. Lynch
By: /s/ Jason New
Director
Jason New
By: /s/ Darren L. Richman
Director
Darren L. Richman
By: /s/ Michael E. Sileck, Jr.
Director
Michael E. Sileck, Jr.
Date: March 17, 2025
[Execution]
CONFIDENTIAL
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AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO LETTER OF CREDIT FACILITY AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO LETTER OF CREDIT FACILITY AGREEMENT, dated as of February 26, 2025 (this “Amendment
No. 3”), is by and among Bank of America, N.A., a national banking association, in its capacity as administrative agent and collateral agent
(in such capacity, together with its successors and assigns, “Agent”) pursuant to the LC Credit Agreement (as defined below), and in its
capacity as lender (in such capacity, “Lender”), Bank of America, N.A., as issuing bank (in such capacity, “Issuing Bank”), Eastman Kodak
Company, a New Jersey corporation (the “Borrower” or “Company”) and the subsidiaries of Borrower party hereto as Guarantors
(individually, each a “Guarantor” and collectively, “Guarantors”).
W I T N E S S E T H :
WHEREAS, Agent, Issuing Bank and Lender have entered into the letter of credit facility pursuant to which Issuing Bank has issued,
and may from time to time issue, letters of credit to Borrower as set forth in the Letter of Credit Facility Agreement, dated as of February 26,
2021, by and among Borrower, Guarantors, Lender, Issuing Bank and Agent (as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Letter of Credit Facility
Agreement, dated as of March 14, 2023, and by Amendment No. 2 to Letter of Credit Facility Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2023, and as
amended pursuant hereto and as may hereafter be further amended, modified, supplemented, extended, renewed, restated or replaced, the
“LC Credit Agreement”) and the other Loan Documents (as defined in the LC Credit Agreement);
WHEREAS, Borrower and Guarantors have requested that Agent, Issuing Bank and Lender agree to certain amendments to the LC
Credit Agreement, and Agent, Issuing Bank and Lender are willing to agree to such amendments, subject to the terms and conditions
contained herein; and
WHEREAS, by this Amendment No. 3, Agent, Issuing Bank, Lender and the Loan Parties intend to evidence such amendments,
which shall not be effective unless and until the satisfaction of the applicable conditions precedent set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual agreements and covenants contained herein, and other good
and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Definitions.
1.1. Additional Definitions. As used herein, the following terms shall have the meanings specified below:
(a)
“Amendment No. 3” means the Amendment No. 3 to Letter of Credit Facility Agreement, dated as of February 26,
2025, by and among Agent, Issuing Bank, Lender and Loan Parties, as the same now exists or may hereafter be amended, modified,
supplemented, extended, renewed, restated or replaced.
(b)
“Amendment No. 3 Effective Date” means the first date on which the conditions precedent set forth in Section 4 of
this Amendment No. 3 are satisfied.
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1.2. Interpretation. For purposes of this Amendment No. 3, all terms used herein which are not otherwise defined herein,
including but not limited to, those terms used in the recitals hereto, shall have the respective meanings assigned thereto in the LC Credit
Agreement.
2. Amendments to LC Credit Agreement. The definition of the term “Maturity Date” in the LC Credit Agreement is hereby
amended and restated to read in its entirety as follows:
“Maturity Date” means the earliest of: (a) the fifth anniversary of the Restatement Date, (b) ten (10) days prior to the
maturity of the Term Loan Facility as such date may be extended pursuant to the terms thereof (or the maturity date of any
Permitted Refinancing thereof, in which case thirty (30) days prior to the maturity date of any Indebtedness arising pursuant to such
Permitted Refinancing), (c) fifteen (15) days prior to the date required for the redemption of the Series B Preferred Stock (or, if the
Series B Preferred Stock shall have been replaced, refinanced or otherwise retired with proceeds of any preferred equity interests or
unsecured convertible debt pursuant to a Permitted Refinancing thereof, then thirty (30) days prior to the mandatory redemption
date or other obligation for the purchase or defeasance of such preferred equity interests and/or the mandatory redemption date or
other obligation for the purchase or defeasance or maturity date of such unsecured convertible debt, as the case may be), or (d)
fifteen (15) days prior to the date required for the redemption of the Series C Preferred Stock (or, if the Series C Preferred Stock
shall have been replaced, refinanced or otherwise retired with proceeds of any preferred equity interests or unsecured convertible
debt pursuant to a Permitted Refinancing thereof, then thirty (30) days prior to the mandatory redemption date or other obligation
for the purchase or defeasance of such preferred equity interests and/or the mandatory redemption date or other obligation for the
purchase or defeasance or maturity date of such unsecured convertible debt, as the case may be); provided, that, to the extent that
the Maturity Date does not fall on a Business Day, then the Maturity Date shall be the immediately preceding Business Day.
3. Representations and Warranties. Each Loan Party represents and warrants with and to Agent, Issuing Bank and Lender as
follows, which representations and warranties shall survive the execution and delivery hereof:
3.1. As of the Amendment No. 3 Effective Date, no Default or Event of Default exists or has occurred and is continuing.
3.2. This Amendment No. 3 has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by all necessary corporate or limited liability
company action, as applicable, on the part of each Loan Party and, upon the notification by Agent to Borrower and Lender of the Amendment
No. 3 Effective Date, is in full force and effect as of the date hereof, as the case may be, and the agreements and obligations of each Loan
Party, as the case may be, contained herein constitute legal, valid and binding obligations of each Loan Party, enforceable against it in
accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws affecting creditors’ rights
generally and subject to general principles of equity, regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or at law.
3.3. All of the representations and warranties of each Loan Party set forth herein and in each of the other Loan Documents are
true and correct in all material respects (or, in the case of any representations and warranties qualified by materiality or Material Adverse
Effect, in all respects) on and as of the Amendment No. 3 Effective Date before and after giving effect to the provisions of this Amendment
No. 3 and the transactions contemplated hereby with the same effect as though made on and as of such date, except to the extent such
representations and warranties expressly relate to an earlier date in which case such representations and warranties shall be true and correct in
all material respects (or, in
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the case of any representations and warranties qualified by materiality or Material Adverse Effect, in all respects) as of such earlier date.
4. Conditions Precedent to Effectiveness of Amendment No. 3. This Amendment No. 3 shall be effective upon the date on which
each of the following conditions is satisfied (or waived by Agent in writing) in the reasonable determination of Agent:
4.1. Agent shall have received executed counterparts of this Amendment No. 3 from each Loan Party and the Lender; and
4.2. Agent shall have received evidence that Borrower has entered into an amendment to the Term Loan Facility amending the
maturity date thereof, which amendment shall be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Agent, and duly executed and delivered by
the parties thereto; and
4.3. no Default or Event of Default under any of the Loan Documents shall exist.
5. Reaffirmation. Each Loan Party acknowledges, confirms and agrees that (a) it is indebted to Agent and Lender under the LC
Credit Agreement, including principal and all interest accrued and accruing thereon (to the extent applicable), and all fees, costs, expenses
and other charges relating thereto, all of which are unconditionally owing by Loan Parties, without offset, defense or counterclaim of any
kind, nature or description whatsoever, (b) Agent has had and shall on and after the date hereof continue to have, for itself and the benefit of
the other Secured Parties, a security interest in and lien upon the Collateral heretofore granted to Agent (or its predecessors in whatever
capacity) pursuant to the Loan Documents to secure the Obligations, (c) the liens and security interests of Agent in the Collateral shall be
deemed to be continuously granted and perfected from the earliest date of the granting and perfection of such liens and security interests to
Agent, and (d) the LC Credit Agreement and each of the other Loan Documents remain in full force and effect and are hereby ratified and
confirmed.
6. No Novation. Nothing in this Amendment No. 3 or the LC Credit Agreement shall be deemed to be a novation of any of the
Obligations as defined in the LC Credit Agreement or in any way impair or otherwise affect the rights or obligations of the parties thereunder
except as such rights or obligations are amended or modified pursuant to the LC Credit Agreement. As of the Amendment No. 3 Effective
Date, the LC Credit Agreement as amended pursuant to the terms of the LC Credit Agreement shall be deemed to be a continuing agreement
among the parties, and all documents, instruments and agreements delivered pursuant to or in connection with the LC Credit Agreement not
amended in connection with the LC Credit Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, each in accordance with its terms, as of the date
of delivery or such other date as contemplated by such document, instrument or agreement to the same extent as if the modifications to the
LC Credit Agreement pursuant to the LC Credit Agreement were set forth in an amendment to the LC Credit Agreement in a customary
form, unless such document, instrument or agreement has otherwise been terminated or has expired in accordance with or pursuant to the
terms of the LC Credit Agreement or such document, instrument or agreement or as otherwise agreed by the required parties hereto or
thereto. The amendments provided for in the LC Credit Agreement shall not, in any manner, be construed to impair, limit, cancel or
extinguish, or constitute a novation in respect of, the Indebtedness and other obligations and liabilities of any Loan Party evidenced by or
arising under the LC Credit Agreement or the other Loan Documents.
7. Effect of Amendment No. 3. Except as expressly set forth herein, no other amendments, changes or modifications to the Loan
Documents are intended or implied, and in all other respects the Loan Documents are hereby specifically ratified, restated and confirmed by
all parties hereto as of the effective date hereof and the Loan Parties shall not be entitled to any other or further amendment by virtue of the
provisions of this Amendment No. 3 or with respect to the subject matter of this Amendment
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No. 3. To the extent of conflict between the terms of this Amendment No. 3 and the other Loan Documents, on and after the Amendment
No. 3 Effective Date, the terms of this Amendment No. 3 shall control. On and after the Amendment No. 3 Effective Date, the LC Credit
Agreement and this Amendment No. 3 shall be read and construed as one agreement and this Amendment No. 3 shall be a Loan Document.
8. Jurisdiction. The provisions of Section 9.13 of the LC Credit Agreement shall apply with like effect to this Amendment No. 3.
9. Binding Effect. This Amendment No. 3 shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of each of the parties hereto and their
respective successors and assigns.
10.Waiver, Modification, Etc. No provision or term of this Amendment No. 3 may be modified, altered, waived, discharged or
terminated orally or by course of conduct, but only by an instrument in writing executed by the party against whom such modification,
alteration, waiver, discharge or termination is sought to be enforced.
11.Further Assurances. The Loan Parties shall execute and deliver such additional documents and take such additional action as
may be reasonably requested by Agent to effectuate the provisions and purposes of this Amendment No. 3.
12.Entire Agreement. This Amendment No. 3 represents the entire agreement and understanding concerning the subject matter
hereof among the parties hereto, and supersedes all other prior agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions, representations,
warranties, commitments, proposals, offers and contracts concerning the subject matter hereof, whether oral or written.
13.Headings. The headings listed herein are for convenience only and do not constitute matters to be construed in interpreting this
Amendment No. 3.
14.Counterparts. This Amendment No. 3 may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, but
all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement and may be executed by means of (a) an electronic signature that
complies with the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, state enactments of the Uniform Electronic
Transactions Act, or any other relevant and applicable electronic signatures law; (b) an original manual signature; or (c) a faxed, scanned, or
photocopied manual signature. Each electronic signature or faxed, scanned, or photocopied manual signature shall for all purposes have the
same validity, legal effect, and admissibility in evidence as an original manual signature. Any party delivering an executed counterpart of
this Amendment No. 3 by electronic method of transmission shall also deliver an original executed counterpart of this Amendment No. 3, but
the failure to do so shall not affect the validity, enforceability, and binding effect of this Amendment No. 3.
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[Amendment No. 3 to Letter of Credit Facility Agreement – Eastman Kodak Company]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment No. 3 to be duly executed and delivered by their
authorized officers as of the day and year first above written.
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
By: /s/ Matthew C. Ebersold
Name: Matthew C. Ebersold
Title: Treasurer
KODAK (NEAR EAST), INC.
KODAK AMERICAS, LTD.
By: /s/ Matthew C. Ebersold
Name: Matthew C. Ebersold
Title: Treasurer
EASTMAN KODAK INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL COMPANY, INC.
By: /s/ Matthew C. Ebersold
Name: Matthew C. Ebersold
Title: Director, President & Treasurer
KODAK PHILIPPINES, LTD.
By: /s/ Matthew C. Ebersold
Name: Matthew C. Ebersold
Title: Director and Treasurer
[Amendment No. 3 to Letter of Credit Facility Agreement – Eastman Kodak Company]
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
as Agent, Issuing Bank and Lender
By: /s/ Matthew T. O’Keefe
Name: Matthew T. O’Keefe
Title: Senior Vice President
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EXHIBIT (10.31)
First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
This First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (this “Amendment”) is entered into as of February 26, 2025, by
and among Eastman Kodak Company, a New Jersey corporation (the “Borrower”), the other undersigned Loan Parties (as defined in the
Credit Agreement (as defined below)) identified on the signature pages hereto, the undersigned Lenders identified on the signature pages
hereto (the “Lenders”), and Alter Domus (US) LLC, as administrative agent (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”).
Recitals
A. The Borrower, the Administrative Agent and the undersigned Lenders (the “Lenders”) are party to that certain Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2023 (as in effect prior to the effect of this Amendment, the “Existing Credit Agreement”
and as amended by this Amendment, the “Credit Agreement”).
B. The Borrower has requested, and the Administrative Agent and the undersigned Lenders, constituting 100% of the Lenders
under the Existing Credit Agreement, are willing to agree to the amendment of the Existing Credit Agreement as set forth in Section 2 hereof,
in each case, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Amendment.
C. Now, Therefore, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties
hereto agree as follows:
1.
Defined Terms.
1.1 All capitalized terms used herein, including the Recitals, but not defined herein shall have the same meanings herein
as such terms have in the Credit Agreement.
2.
Amendment. On the First Amendment Effective Date, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein:
2.1 The definition of “Maturity Date” in Section 1.01 of the Existing Credit Agreement shall be amended and restated in
its entirety as follows:
“Maturity Date” means the earlier of: (i) August 15, 2028 (or in the case of any Extended Loans, the maturity date
related to such Extended Loans as such date may be extended pursuant to Section 2.16) and (ii) 5 days prior to the
mandatory redemption date of any outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock, (or, if the
Series B Preferred Stock and/or the Series C Preferred Stock shall have been replaced, refinanced or otherwise retired with
proceeds of any preferred equity interests or unsecured convertible debt, then 5 days prior to the mandatory redemption
date of such preferred
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equity interests and/or unsecured convertible debt, as the case may be) with written notice of such date provided to the
Administrative Agent and the Lenders by the Borrower; provided that, to the extent that the Maturity Date does not fall on
a Business Day, then the Maturity Date shall be the immediately preceding Business Day.
3. Representations of the Loan Parties. To induce the Administrative Agent and each of the Lenders to execute and deliver this
Amendment, each Loan Party represents and warrants as of the First Amendment Effective Date that:
3.1. the execution, delivery and performance by each Loan Party of this Amendment (a) are within each Loan Party’s
corporate powers, and have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action; (b) will not violate any Applicable Law or
regulation or the charter, by-laws or other organizational documents of the Borrower or any of the Loan Parties or any order of any
Governmental Authority applicable to the Borrower or any Loan Party; (c) does not require any consent or approval of, registration
or filing with, or any other action by, any Governmental Authority with competent jurisdiction over the Borrower or any Loan
Party, except (i) such as have been obtained or made and are in full force and effect, (ii) any consent or approval of, registration or
filings necessary to perfect Liens created under the Loan Documents (or release existing Liens) and (iii) immaterial consents,
approvals, registrations or filings; and (d) will not violate or result in a default under any indenture, agreement or other instrument
binding upon the Borrower or any of the other Loan Parties or its assets, or give rise to a right thereunder to require any payment to
be made by the Borrower or any of the other Loan Parties, except with respect to any default, conflict, breach or contravention or
payment, to the extent that such violation, conflict, breach, contravention or payment would not reasonably be expected to have a
Material Adverse Effect;
3.2. this Amendment has been duly executed and delivered by each Loan Party and constitutes, when executed and
delivered by such Loan Party, a legal, valid and binding obligation of each Loan Party, enforceable against such Loan Party in
accordance with its terms subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws affecting
creditors’ rights generally and subject to general principles of equity, regardless of whether considered in a proceeding in equity or
at law;
3.3. after giving effect to this Amendment, no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing;
3.4 none of the execution, delivery or performance of this Amendment impairs the validity of the Liens granted pursuant
to the Loan Documents, which Liens, remain valid, subsisting and perfected to the same extent and secure the Obligations with the
same priority required by the Loan Documents; and
3.5 all of the representations and warranties set forth in the Credit Agreement are true and correct in all material respects
(or, with respect to any representation or warranty that is itself modified or qualified by materiality or a “Material Adverse Effect”
standard, such representation or warranty shall be true and correct in all respects) on and as of the date hereof, as if made on the
date hereof, except to the extent any such representation or warranty is made as of a specified date,
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in which case such representation or warranty shall have been true and correct in all material respects as of such date.
4.
Conditions Precedent to Effective Date. This Amendment shall become effective on the date on which each of the following
conditions is satisfied (or waived by the Lenders in writing) (such date, the “First Amendment Effective Date”):
4.1 the Administrative Agent and the Lenders shall have received duly executed counterparts of this Amendment from
each of the Borrower, the other Loan Parties and each of the Lenders;
4.2 the representations and warranties contained in this Amendment, the Credit Agreement and the other Loan
Documents shall be true and correct in all material respects on and as of such date as if made on and as of such date (except to the
extent such representation and warranty speaks to an earlier date, in which case such representation and warranty shall be true and
correct in all material respects on and as of such earlier date), in each case, without duplication of materiality qualifiers; and
4.3 no Default or Event of Default shall exist or have occurred and be continuing (after giving effect to the provisions of
this Amendment).
5.
Effect of this Amendment; No Novation. Except as expressly set forth herein, no other amendments, changes or modifications
to the Loan Documents are intended or implied, and in all other respects the Loan Documents are hereby specifically ratified, reaffirmed and
confirmed by each Loan Party as of the First Amendment Effective Date and the Loan Parties shall not be entitled to any other or further
amendment by virtue of the provisions of this Amendment or with respect to the subject matter of this Amendment. To the extent of conflict
between the terms of this Amendment and the other Loan Documents, the terms of this Amendment shall control. On and after the First
Amendment Effective Date, the Credit Agreement and this Amendment shall be read and construed as one agreement. On and after the First
Amendment Effective Date, each reference in the Credit Agreement to “this Agreement”, “hereunder”, “hereof”, “herein” or words of like
import, and each reference in the other Loan Documents to the Credit Agreement, shall mean and be a reference to the Existing Credit
Agreement as amended by this Amendment. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that this Amendment does not constitute a novation,
satisfaction, payment, re-borrowing or termination of the “Obligations” under the Existing Credit Agreement or the other Loan Documents,
and that all such “Obligations” under the Existing Credit Agreement or the other Loan Documents are in all respects continued and
outstanding as “Obligations” under the Credit Agreement. The parties hereto hereby acknowledge and agree that this Amendment shall
constitute a Loan Document for all purposes of the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents.
6. Entire Agreement. This Amendment represents the entire agreement and understanding concerning the subject matter hereof
among the parties hereto, and supersedes all other prior agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions, representations,
warranties, commitments, proposals, offers and contracts concerning the subject matter hereof, whether oral or written.
7.
Governing Law and Waiver of Right to Trial by Jury.
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7.1 THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND GOVERNED BY THE LAW
OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (EXCEPT FOR THE CONFLICT OF LAWS RULES THEREOF, BUT INCLUDING
GENERAL OBLIGATIONS LAW SECTIONS 5-1401 AND 5-1402).
7.2 Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably and unconditionally submits, for itself and its property to the exclusive
jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the State of New York and of the United States District Court of the Southern District of New
York, in each case sitting in New York County, and any appellate court from any thereof (and, to the extent necessary to enforce the
Administrative Agent’s or the Lenders’ rights under the Loan Documents, courts where Collateral may be located or deemed to be
located and any appellate court thereof), in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to any Loan Document, or for
recognition or enforcement of any judgment relating to any Loan Document, and each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably and
unconditionally agrees that all claims in respect of any such action or proceeding may be heard and determined in such New York
State or, to the extent permitted by law, in such Federal court. Each of the parties hereto agrees that a final judgment in any such
action or proceeding shall be conclusive and may be enforced in other jurisdictions by suit on the judgment or in any other manner
provided by law.
7.3 Each of the parties hereto hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives, to the fullest extent it may legally and
effectively do so, any objection which it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any suit, action or proceeding arising
out of or relating to this Amendment or any other Loan Document in any court referred to in Section 7.2. Each of the parties hereto
hereby irrevocably waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such
action or proceeding in any such court.
7.4 Each party to this Amendment irrevocably consents to service of process in the manner provided for notices in
Section 9.01 of the Credit Agreement. Nothing in this Amendment or any other Loan Document will affect the right of any party to
this Amendment to serve process in any other manner permitted by law.
7.5
WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. EACH PARTY HERETO HEREBY WAIVES, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT
PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING
DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AMENDMENT, ANY OTHER LOAN
DOCUMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR
ANY OTHER THEORY). EACH PARTY HERETO (A) CERTIFIES THAT NO REPRESENTATIVE, AGENT OR ATTORNEY
OF ANY OTHER PARTY HAS REPRESENTED, EXPRESSLY OR OTHERWISE, THAT SUCH OTHER PARTY WOULD
NOT, IN THE EVENT OF LITIGATION, SEEK TO ENFORCE THE FOREGOING WAIVER AND (B) ACKNOWLEDGES
THAT IT AND THE OTHER PARTIES HERETO HAVE BEEN INDUCED TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT BY,
AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE MUTUAL WAIVERS AND CERTIFICATIONS IN THIS SECTION.
8.
Binding Effect. This Amendment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of each of the parties hereto and their
respective successors and permitted assigns.
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9.
Further Assurances. Each of the Loan Parties shall execute and deliver such additional documents and take such additional
action as may be reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent or the Lenders to effectuate the provisions and purposes of this
Amendment.
10. Amendment; Final Agreement. This Amendment may not be amended, supplemented, or otherwise modified except by a written
agreement entered into in accordance with Section 9.02 of the Credit Agreement. This Amendment represents the final agreement between
the parties and may not be contradicted by evidence of prior, contemporaneous or subsequent oral agreements of the parties.
11. Fees and Expenses. The Borrower shall pay all reasonable and documented fees, costs and expenses incurred by the Administrative
Agent and the Lenders to the extent required pursuant to Section 9.03 of the Credit Agreement in connection with this Amendment and the
other instruments and documents being executed and delivered in connection herewith and the transactions contemplated hereby and matters
herein.
12. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in counterparts and by different parties on separate counterpart signature pages,
each of which constitutes an original and all of which taken together constitute one and the same instrument. Delivery of a counterpart
hereof by facsimile transmission or by e‑mail transmission of an Adobe portable document format file (also known as a “PDF” file) shall be
effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart hereof.
[Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank; Signature Pages to Follow]
[First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement – Eastman Kodak Company]
This First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement is entered into as of the date and year first above written.
Borrower
Eastman Kodak Company
By: /s/ Matthew C. Ebersold
Name: Matthew C. Ebersold
Title: Treasurer
[First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement – Eastman Kodak Company]
Other Loan Parties
Kodak (Near East), Inc.
Kodak Americas, Ltd.
By: /s/ Matthew C. Ebersold
Name: Matthew C. Ebersold
Title: Treasurer
Eastman Kodak International Capital Company, Inc.
By: /s/ Matthew C. Ebersold
Name: Matthew C. Ebersold
Title: Director, President & Treasurer
Kodak International Finance Limited
By: /s/ Matthew C. Ebersold
Name: Matthew C. Ebersold
Title: Director
Kodak Canada ULC
Kodak Philippines, Ltd.
Graphic Systems Services, Inc.
By: /s/ Matthew C. Ebersold
Name: Matthew C. Ebersold
Title: Director and Treasurer
Kodak Limited
By: /s/ Helen Griffiths
Name: Helen Griffiths
Title: Director and Secretary
[First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement – Eastman Kodak Company]
Accepted and agreed to.
ALTER DOMUS (US) LLC, as Administrative Agent
By: /s/ Pinju Chiu
Name: Pinju Chiu
Title: Associate Counsel
[First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement – Eastman Kodak Company]
KENNEDY LEWIS (EU) SVP LP, as a Lender
By: Kennedy Lewis Management LP, its Investment Advisor
By: /s/ Melissa Griffiths
Name: Melissa Griffiths
Title: Authorized Signatory
KLIM DELTA HQC3 LP, as a Lender
By: Kennedy Lewis Management LP, its Investment Advisor
By: /s/ Melissa Griffiths
Name: Melissa Griffiths
Title: Authorized Signatory
KENNEDY LEWIS CAPITAL PARTNERS
MASTER FUND II LP, as a Lender
By: Kennedy Lewis Management LP, its Investment Advisor
By: /s/ Melissa Griffiths
Name: Melissa Griffiths
Title: Authorized Signatory
[First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement – Eastman Kodak Company]
KENNEDY LEWIS CAPITAL PARTNERS
MASTER FUND III LP, as a Lender
By: Kennedy Lewis Management LP, its Investment Advisor
By: /s/ Melissa Griffiths
Name: Melissa Griffiths
Title: Authorized Signatory
KLCP CO-INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES III LP, as a Lender
By: Kennedy Lewis Management LP, its Investment Advisor
By: /s/ Melissa Griffiths
Name: Melissa Griffiths
Title: Authorized Signatory
KITKA FUND LP, as a Lender
By: Kennedy Lewis Management LP, its Investment Advisor
By: /s/ Melissa Griffiths
Name: Melissa Griffiths
Title: Authorized Signatory
[First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement – Eastman Kodak Company]
FP CREDIT PARTNERS II AIV, L.P., as a Lender
By: FP Credit Partners GP II, L.P.
Its: General Partner
By: FP Credit Partners GP II Management, LLC
Its: General Partner
By: /s/ Scott Eisenberg
Name: Scott Eisenberg
Title: Managing Director
FP CREDIT PARTNERS PHOENIX II AIV, L.P., as a Lender
By: FP Credit Partners GP II, L.P.
Its: General Partner
By: FP Credit Partners GP II Management, LLC
Its: General Partner
By: /s/ Scott Eisenberg
Name: Scott Eisenberg
Title: Managing Director
Exhibit 10.37
Execution Version
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AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE
This Agreement of Purchase and Sale, dated as of November 20, 2024 (this “Purchase Agreement” or this
“Agreement”), is by and between MASTERCARD FOUNDATION, a “charitable foundation” within the meaning of the Income
Tax Act (Canada) (“Buyer”), on the one hand, and Trust Under the Kodak Retirement Income Plan (f/k/a Kodak Retirement
Income Plan Trust) (“Seller”), on the other hand.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Seller owns the Portfolio Property (as hereinafter defined); and
WHEREAS, Buyer desires to purchase from Seller, and Seller desires to sell to Buyer, the Portfolio Property, upon the
terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Purchase Agreement.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements, covenants, representations, warranties and indemnities
contained in this Purchase Agreement, Buyer and Seller agree as follows:
1.
Definitions.
For purposes of this Purchase Agreement, the following terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set
forth below:
(a)“Act” shall mean the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
(b)“Additional Buyer’s Documents” shall mean all agreements, certificates, instruments and other documents to be
executed and delivered by Buyer to the Seller, a Manager, a Fund (or any administrator thereof) or any affiliate of the foregoing
pursuant to this Purchase Agreement, including, but not limited to, any assignment and assumption agreement or transfer
agreement contemplated by this Purchase Agreement.
(c)“Additional Seller’s Documents” shall mean all agreements, certificates, instruments and other documents to be
executed and delivered by the Seller to the Buyer, a Manager, a Fund (or any administrator thereof) or any affiliate of the
foregoing pursuant to this Purchase Agreement, including, but not limited to, any assignment and assumption agreement or
transfer agreement contemplated by this Purchase Agreement.
(d)“Advisory Committee” shall mean, with respect to any Fund, any advisory committee, advisory board or similar
body, in each case, comprised of limited partners, shareholders, unitholders, or members of such Fund and established pursuant
to the terms of the Portfolio Property Agreements associated with such Fund.
(e)“Advisory Committee Material” shall mean, with respect to any Fund, any notice, agenda, consent solicitation, voting
record, minutes, resolutions, material or other document that is provided to members of such Fund’s Advisory Committee and/or
to the Fund’s investors that
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designated any such member of the Advisory Committee in their capacities as such that are not provided to such Fund’s investors
generally (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any such notice, agenda, consent solicitation, voting record, minutes,
resolutions, material or other document provided to Seller pursuant to a side letter or other agreement granting Seller a right to
receive copies thereof).
(f) “AIV” shall mean, with respect to a Fund, an alternative investment vehicle, parallel vehicle or similar partnership or
other investment entity (including, without limitation, a corporation or entity treated as a corporation) in which Seller has an
interest, established pursuant to a Portfolio Property Agreement to make one or more investments, in parallel with, or in lieu of
such investment being made by, such Fund.
(g)“Approvals” shall mean all notices, legal opinions, consents, approvals, amendments, waivers and modifications
required pursuant to the terms of any of the Portfolio Property Agreements or pursuant to such other documents with respect to
any Interest to which the Seller is a party or bound (and not waived by the Manager of the applicable Fund) in order to permit the
transactions contemplated by this Purchase Agreement and shall include, without limitation, with respect to the transfer of each
Interest by the Seller to Buyer, the waiver of (or expiration without any exercise) all prohibitions on transfer, the waiver (or
expiration without any exercise) of all rights of first refusal, rights of co-sale, rights of first offer or similar rights, and the
delivery of all required consents (if any) by the Manager of the applicable Fund to the transfer of such Interest to Buyer and the
admission of Buyer as a limited partner, shareholder, unitholder, member, or the equivalent of such Fund.
(h)“Business Day” shall mean any day that is not a Saturday, a Sunday or other day on which banks are required by law
to be closed in New York, New York.
(i) “Buyer” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
(j) “Buyer’s Knowledge” shall mean the actual knowledge of [* * *].
(k)“Buyer Excess Joint Liability” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7(c)(iii).
(l) “Campbell Lutyens” shall mean Campbell Lutyens & Co. Ltd.
(m)“Capital Account Balance” shall mean, with respect to the Seller and each Fund, the Seller’s capital account balance
in such Fund with respect to the applicable Interest (or, if such Fund is not required under applicable law to maintain capital
accounts and does not maintain capital accounts, the net asset value of the applicable Interest held by Seller in such Fund) as
determined by the applicable Manager of such Fund and reported on the financial statements of such Fund, as of the Cut Off
Date, as set forth in Schedule I.
(n)“Capital Commitment” shall mean with respect to the Seller and each Fund, the aggregate amount that the Seller has
committed to contribute or pay to such Fund with respect to the applicable Interest (including any Remaining Capital
Commitment and/or Capital Contribution with respect to such Interest, but excluding any obligation to return prior distributions
to such Fund or other similar obligations). For the avoidance of doubt, in the event that any Fund requires the
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entirety of any subscription amount in respect of an Interest to be contributed on the date of such subscription (rather than drawn
down over time), the term “Capital Commitment” with respect to such Interest shall be interpreted accordingly (i.e., such Capital
Commitment shall reflect the entirety of such subscription amount, excluding any obligation to return prior distributions to such
Fund or other similar obligations).
(o)“Capital Contribution” shall mean with respect to the Seller, any Fund, and any corresponding Interest in such Fund,
the amount of the Seller’s Remaining Capital Commitment to such Fund that has been paid (or deemed paid to such Fund under
the corresponding Portfolio Property Agreements) by or on behalf of the Seller with respect to such Interest after the Cut Off
Date and on or prior to the applicable Closing Date, all as set forth in Schedule II (as the same may be amended by the Seller in
the applicable Pre-Closing Notice to reflect each Capital Contribution made or deemed made under the corresponding Portfolio
Property Agreements or expected to be made or deemed made under the corresponding Portfolio Property Agreements (provided
that, for greater certainty, this definition of “Capital Contribution” shall only be inclusive of those Capital Contributions actually
paid or deemed paid by or on behalf of the Seller under the corresponding Portfolio Property Agreements on or prior to the
applicable Closing Date) between the date of this Purchase Agreement and such Closing Date), but excluding any capital
contributions in respect of Excluded Obligations. If a Capital Contribution is paid by the Seller to a Fund in a currency other than
U.S. Dollars, such Capital Contribution for purposes of this Purchase Agreement shall be the U.S. Dollar amount obtained by
converting the non-U.S. Dollar currency at the Exchange Rate as of the date of payment (or in respect of any such Capital
Contribution scheduled subsequent to the delivery of the applicable Pre-Closing Notice but prior to the applicable Closing, the
date of the relevant notice received from the applicable Manager and/or Fund).
(p)“Clawback Obligation” shall mean an obligation or liability relating to any Interest transferred to Buyer under any
Portfolio Property Agreement arising on or prior to the twenty-four (24) month anniversary of the applicable Closing by
operation of any “limited partner clawback,” “all partner clawback,” or other similar obligation, or as required by applicable law,
to disgorge, in whole or in part, or otherwise pay, contribute or return, for purposes other than re-investment or paying operating
expenses or management fees as may be permitted by such Portfolio Property Agreement (which operating expenses or
management fees were due or accrued in respect of any period on or after the Cut Off Date), the amount of any Distribution
(whether such contribution, return or repayment obligation shall be effected by repayment, drawdown, deduction from any
capital account, or set-off against any subsequent Distribution, or otherwise) made (or deemed under the applicable Portfolio
Property Agreement to have been made) to Seller with respect to such Interest in accordance with the applicable Portfolio
Property Agreement from the applicable Fund on or prior to the Cut Off Date.
(q)“Closing” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.
(r) “Closing Date” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.
(s) “Code” shall mean the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
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(t) “Cut Off Date” shall mean, with respect to each Interest, the date set forth opposite the name of the relevant Fund
relating to such Interest on Schedule I under the heading “Cut Off Date”.
(u)“Damages” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12(a).
(v)“Distributions” shall mean, without duplication, with respect to any Interest (i) all proceeds paid or made or deemed
paid or made to Seller from the sale, assignment, transfer, conversion, exchange, disposition, redemption, exercise, repayment,
waiver, release, compromise, settlement or satisfaction of such Interest after the Cut Off Date and on or prior to the Closing Date
applicable to the transfer of such Interest (other than, for the avoidance of doubt, any payments made, deemed made, or to be
made by Buyer hereunder in respect of an Interest Purchase Price pursuant to Section 4), and (ii) all distributions, dividends,
interest and payments of cash, Securities or other property paid or made or deemed paid or made to Seller from the applicable
Fund with respect to or in connection with such Interest after the Cut Off Date and on or prior to the Closing Date applicable to
the transfer of such Interest, all as set forth in Schedule II (as the same may be amended by the Seller in the applicable Pre-
Closing Notice to reflect each Distribution paid or made or deemed paid or made or expected to be made (provided that, for
greater certainty, this definition of “Distributions” shall only be inclusive of those Distributions actually paid or made or deemed
paid or made to Seller under the corresponding Portfolio Property Agreements on or prior to the applicable Closing Date),
between the date of this Purchase Agreement and such Closing Date). For purposes of this definition, (A) the value of all “in-
kind” payments, dividends or other non-cash Distributions shall be the value assigned thereto as of the time of any such
Distribution by the applicable Manager in accordance with the applicable Portfolio Property Agreement, (B) amounts that
otherwise would have been distributed to the Seller but for withholding or deduction of any Taxes attributable to the Seller or an
Interest (including taxes of any AIVs or “blocker corporations” that are treated as distributed under the relevant Portfolio
Property Agreement) shall be treated as distributed to the Seller, and (C) if a Distribution is received by the Seller from a Fund in
a currency other than U.S. Dollars, the amount of such Distribution for purposes of this Purchase Agreement shall be the U.S.
Dollar amount obtained by converting the non-U.S. Dollar currency into U.S. Dollars at the Exchange Rate as of the date of
distribution (or in respect of any such Distribution scheduled subsequent to the delivery of the applicable Pre-Closing Notice but
prior to the applicable Closing, the date of the relevant notice received from the applicable Manager and/or Fund).
Notwithstanding anything in this Purchase Agreement to the contrary amounts received by Seller with respect to or in connection
with the Interests that are in the nature of refunds or reimbursements attributable to taxes borne by Seller shall not be included
within the term “Distributions,” and Seller shall have no obligation to Buyer with respect to any such amounts.
(w)“ERISA” shall mean the U.S. Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.
(x)“Estimated Interest Purchase Price” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4(d).
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(y)“Exchange Rate” shall mean the rate of exchange between the applicable foreign currency and U.S. Dollars as
reported by Bloomberg L.P. as of the close of business in New York City, New York on the applicable date.
(z)“Excluded Interests” shall mean any Interest (or portion thereof): (i) with respect to which the Seller is unable to
obtain the necessary Approvals prior to the applicable Closing Date for the sale, assignment and transfer to Buyer of such Interest
as contemplated by this Purchase Agreement; (ii) that the Seller and Buyer have mutually agreed to exclude from the transactions
contemplated by this Purchase Agreement; or (iii) which has been purchased by a third party other than the Buyer pursuant to a
right of first refusal, right of co-sale, or right of first offer (or similar right) pursuant to any Portfolio Property Agreement or in
accordance with any Portfolio Contractual Right. Furthermore, to the extent that either (x) the applicable Manager confirms in
writing that any Interest being sold by Seller to Buyer hereunder represents an ownership percentage equal to or greater than 20%
of the limited partner interests, shares, membership units, or other equity interests issued by any Fund, or (y) Buyer does not
receive information, documentation or representations from Manager, Seller or any agent thereof in respect of any Fund
satisfactory to Buyer acting in good faith to determine that any Interest being sold by Seller to Buyer hereunder represents an
ownership percentage less than 20% of the limited partner interests, shares, membership units, or other equity interests issued by
such Fund, the portion of such Interest that equals or exceeds such ownership percentage shall constitute an “Excluded Interest”
for all purposes of this Purchase Agreement.
(aa)“Excluded Obligations” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(e).
(bb)“Final Closing” shall refer to the Closing at which the last Portfolio Property to be transferred under this Purchase
Agreement has been transferred.
(cc)“Final Closing Date” shall refer to the date on which the last Portfolio Property to be transferred under this Purchase
Agreement is transferred, but which shall be no later than the Final Closing Deadline.
(dd)“Final Closing Deadline” shall mean April 10, 2025, except as may otherwise be extended upon the mutual
agreement of Buyer and Seller; provided that if any Manager does not grant its consent to the transfer of any Interest from Seller
to Buyer on or before the Final Closing Deadline due to concern regarding qualification for the lack of actual trading safe harbor
from Publicly Traded Partnership treatment under Treas. Reg. Section 1.7704-1(j), the Final Closing Deadline for such Interest
shall automatically be extended to January 9, 2026.
(ee)“Funds” shall mean the issuers of the Interests as set forth on Schedule I. For the avoidance of doubt, a Fund shall
include (i) each issuer through which Seller has an interest or otherwise participated in connection with a Liquidity Opportunity
with respect to such Fund that closed at any time following the date hereof and prior to the relevant Closing relating to the
applicable Interest or portion thereof and (ii) each AIV (associated with such Fund) in which Seller participates in respect of the
applicable Interest or portion thereof.
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(ff)“Hedge Fund” shall mean any Fund that is an open-ended fund, hedge fund, or other similar fund that generally
provides redemption, liquidity, or withdrawal rights to investors in the ordinary course, as set forth on Schedule I.
(gg)“Indemnitee” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12(d)(i).
(hh)“Indemnitor” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12(d)(i).
(ii)“Interest Purchase Price” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4(a).
(jj)“Interests” shall mean the applicable portions of the limited partner interests, shares, membership units, or other
equity interests in the Funds owned by the Seller that are set forth on Schedule I, as well as any corresponding interests owned by
Seller in any associated AIV or any other issuer pursuant to a Liquidity Opportunity. For the avoidance of doubt, any shares,
membership units, limited partner interests, or other equity interests held by Seller in any Fund, to the extent corresponding to the
portion of any capital commitment of the Seller to such Fund that is in excess of the amount of the Capital Commitment
described on Schedule I with respect to such Fund, shall not constitute an “Interest” hereunder.
(kk)“Investment Lien” shall mean any Lien pertaining to the sale, assignment, disposition or transfer of the Interests
(including any consents or approvals of transfers, rights of first refusal, rights of co-sale, rights of first offer, and similar rights)
arising under any Portfolio Property Agreement.
(ll)“Lien” shall mean any lien, pledge, claim, security interest, encumbrance, charge, restriction or limitation of any
kind, whether arising by agreement, operation of law or otherwise.
(mm)“Liquidity Opportunity” shall mean, with respect to any Fund, a transaction initiated or facilitated by the applicable
Manager whereby investors in such Fund are offered liquidity with respect to their investments in such Fund, or certain specified
investments of the Fund, whether by tender offer, the offer to participate in a continuation vehicle or other similar transaction,
with or without the option to convert their interest into an interest in a new vehicle managed by the same Manager or an affiliate
thereof.
(nn)“Manager” shall mean with respect to each Fund, the general partner(s), managing member(s), manager(s),
director(s), controlling person, or other sponsor(s) which controls such Fund and any corresponding AIV.
(oo) “Manager Indemnification Provision” shall mean, with respect to any Interest and the related Fund, any provision
under any assignment and assumption or transfer agreement with respect to the transfer of such Interest to Buyer that requires
Buyer and/or Seller to indemnify such Fund, its Manager, any management agent of such Fund, or any officer, director,
shareholder, partner, member or other similar related person of such Manager and/or management agent of such Fund.
(pp)“Maximum Amount” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12(c)(i) hereto.
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(qq)“MFAM” shall mean Mastercard Foundation Asset Management Corporation, the investment manager of the Buyer.
(rr)“NEPC” shall mean NEPC, LLC (which is currently an investment adviser to the Seller).
(ss)“OFAC” shall mean the United States Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control.
(tt)“Permitted Liens” shall mean Investment Liens, restrictions under applicable non-U.S. and U.S. federal and state
securities laws, rules and regulations, and any Liens created by Buyer or any of its affiliates, members, shareholders, or partners
(in connection with a financing or otherwise).
(uu)“Portfolio Contractual Right” shall mean with respect to the Seller, any contractual right of the Seller under any of
the Portfolio Property Agreements (or otherwise) relating to an Interest, to the extent the Seller has such rights and to the extent
such rights are transferable, including, without limitation: (i) rights to be represented on committees of the Funds; (ii) rights of
first refusal on issuances of additional limited partner interests, membership units, or shares of the Funds; (iii) rights of first
refusal, first offer and co-sale among investors of the Funds; and (iv) rights to receive financial and other information from the
Funds.
(vv)“Portfolio Property” shall mean all of the Interests and all Portfolio Property Agreements, including all of the
Portfolio Contractual Rights, relating to the Interests.
(ww)“Portfolio Property Agreement” shall mean any agreement, instrument and document to which the Seller is a party
that governs or regulates the terms of the Seller’s ownership of an Interest, including subscription agreements, partnership
agreements (in the case of limited partnerships or similar structures), operating agreements and limited liability company
agreements (in the case of limited liability companies or similar structures), and memorandums or articles of incorporation,
bylaws, and shareholders agreements (in the case of corporations or similar structures), in each case, as amended, modified or
supplemented and in effect, but excluding (i) any agreement between the Seller and its consultants, agents and employees, (ii)
any side letter, letter agreement or similar agreement entered into or given by or on behalf of the Fund or any Manager pertaining
to the Portfolio Property and to which the Seller is a party, and (iii) any Advisory Committee Material (for the avoidance of
doubt, the documents in clauses (i)-(iii) of this definition shall be provided to Buyer and the rights and obligations thereunder
shall not be assigned to Buyer hereunder).
(xx)“Pre-Closing Notice” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(b) hereto.
(yy)“Purchase Agreement” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
(zz)“Remaining Capital Commitment” shall mean with respect to the Seller and each Fund, the amount of the Seller’s
Capital Commitment to such Fund with respect to the applicable Interest that remains available for drawdown as of the Cut Off
Date, as shown on Schedule I.
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(aaa)“Representatives” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(h).
(bbb)“Revised Interest Purchase Price” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4(d).
(ccc)“Schedule” and “Schedules” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 17(p).
(ddd)“Securities” shall have the meaning ascribed to that term in the Act.
(eee)“Seller” shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
(fff)“Seller Excess Joint Liability” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7(c)(iv).
(ggg)“Seller’s Knowledge” shall mean the actual knowledge of [* * *].
(hhh)“Taxes” shall mean all income, sales (including bulk sales), use, transfer (including real property transfers or
gains), value added, withholding, filing, recording, ad valorem, privilege, documentary, gains, gross receipts, registration,
conveyance, excise, license, stamp, duties or similar taxes or other governmental charges, together with any interest, additions or
penalties with respect thereto.
(iii)“Third Party Claim” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12(d)(i).
(jjj)“Threshold” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12(c)(i) hereto.
(kkk)“Transfer Taxes” shall mean all sales (including bulk sales), use, transfer (including real property transfers), value
added, filing, recording, ad valorem, privilege, documentary, gains, gross receipts, registration, conveyance, excise, license,
stamp, duties or similar Taxes or fees (other than any fees and expenses of a Manager or a Fund which shall be governed by
Section 17(a)), together with any interest, additions or penalties with respect thereto, but for clarity shall not include any income,
capital gains or similar taxes.
(lll)“Treasury Regulations” shall mean the regulations, including temporary regulations, promulgated by the Department
of Treasury under the Code, as such regulations are in effect from time to time.
(mmm)“Withholding Tax Refund” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 16(b).
2.
Sale and Purchase of Interests.
(a)Subject to the terms and conditions of this Purchase Agreement, and in reliance on the representations, warranties and
agreements set forth in this Purchase Agreement, at the Closing with respect to each Interest, (a) the Seller shall sell, assign,
transfer and deliver to Buyer free and clear of Liens except Permitted Liens, and Buyer shall purchase and acquire from the
Seller, (i) all of the Seller’s right, title and interest in each such Interest and (ii) all of Seller’s other rights, claims and causes of
actions under the relevant Portfolio Property Agreements, and (b) Buyer shall assume and perform from and after such Closing
all liabilities, duties and obligations of the Seller with respect to such Interest under the Portfolio Property Agreements with
respect to such Interest,
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except for Excluded Obligations. Each Interest to be sold, assigned and transferred by the Seller and purchased by Buyer is set
forth on Schedule I hereto. At any time following the date hereof, upon an Interest (or portion thereof) becoming an Excluded
Interest, such Interest (or applicable portion thereof constituting an Excluded Interest) shall be deemed removed from Schedule I
hereto and shall no longer be subject to the sale and purchase contemplated hereby. Notwithstanding this Section 2, but subject to
Section 7(b)(i), if at any time following the date hereof and prior to the Closing, an Interest or a portion thereof is converted into
securities issued by another investment vehicle in connection with any Liquidity Opportunity, such securities shall be deemed to
comprise part of such Interest and included on Schedule I hereto.
(b)[* * *]
3.
Closing.
(a)The closing of the purchase and sale of each Interest as contemplated by this Purchase Agreement (in each case, a
“Closing”) shall take place via electronic delivery of executed documents, either (i) on such date as set forth in a Pre-Closing
Notice delivered by Seller to Buyer, or (ii) on such date as Buyer and Seller may mutually agree, in each case after all the
conditions set forth in Section 8 and Section 9 are satisfied or waived with respect to an Interest being transferred on such date
(other than any such conditions which by their nature are to be satisfied at Closing but subject to their satisfaction or waiver at
Closing) (in each case, a “Closing Date”). If any condition in Section 8 or Section 9 is not satisfied in any respect or is not duly
waived at such Closing, the party whose obligations are subject to such condition may extend the Closing Date but not past the
Final Closing Deadline (during which extension the other party shall use all reasonable efforts to cause all such conditions to be
satisfied in all respects). If all conditions are determined to be satisfied or are duly waived at a Closing (whether or not delayed),
such Closing shall be consummated. Buyer and Seller agree that the purchase and sale of Portfolio Property contemplated by this
Purchase Agreement may take place at more than one Closing on or prior to the Final Closing Deadline.
(b)At least three (3) Business Days prior to each Closing, the Seller shall deliver to the Buyer a notice (which may be by
electronic mail), substantially in the form of Exhibit C hereto (a “Pre-Closing Notice”) (i) specifying the related Closing Date, (ii)
setting forth the calculation of the Interest Purchase Price of each Interest to be transferred on such Closing Date, including the
aggregate amount of all Capital Contributions and Distributions included in such determination as set forth in Section 4 (subject
to adjustment pursuant to Section 4(a)), and (iii) including wire instructions for the account(s) designated by the Seller to which
such Interest Purchase Price shall be paid. Notwithstanding the foregoing, following the delivery to the Buyer of a Pre-Closing
Notice with respect to any Closing, the Seller and the Buyer may, subject to the terms of this Purchase Agreement, mutually
postpone the applicable Closing Date, and the Seller may update the Pre-Closing Notice in respect of any Capital Contributions
and/or Distributions included in the calculation of the applicable Interest Purchase Price(s) by delivering to the Buyer prior to
such Closing an additional Pre-Closing Notice that relates to the Portfolio Property to be transferred.
(c)At each Closing, Buyer shall deliver to the Seller (i) the Interest Purchase Price attributable to the Interests being
transferred by the Seller in connection with such Closing,
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determined and adjusted in accordance with Section 4 and net of any withholding taxes permitted to be deducted and withheld in
accordance with Section 4(e), (ii) the certificates and other documents referred to in Section 8 to be delivered by Buyer as a
condition to the consummation of the transactions contemplated under this Purchase Agreement, (iii) all executed assignment and
assumption or transfer agreements with respect to the Interests being transferred to Buyer in connection with such Closing, and
(iv) if not theretofore delivered, all other instruments and documents required by the relevant Fund to be delivered by Buyer as a
condition to the consummation of the transactions contemplated under this Purchase Agreement.
(d)At each Closing, except as otherwise provided in Section 14, the Seller shall deliver or cause to be delivered to Buyer
(i) all assignment and assumption or transfer agreements executed by Seller pursuant to which the Seller shall convey the
Interests it is transferring to Buyer in connection with such Closing, (ii) the certificates and other documents referred to in
Section 9 to be delivered by the Seller as a condition to the consummation of the transactions contemplated under this Purchase
Agreement, and (iii) if not theretofore delivered, all other instruments and documents required by the relevant Fund to be
delivered by Seller as a condition to the consummation of the transactions contemplated under this Purchase Agreement.
(e)At each Closing with respect to an Interest, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Purchase Agreement, and
pursuant to the assignment and assumption or transfer agreement relating to such Interest being transferred in connection with
such Closing, Buyer shall assume all of the obligations and liabilities, without limitation, of the Seller with respect to such
Interest from and after such Closing under the applicable Portfolio Property Agreements with respect to such Interest, including,
without limitation, the obligation to fund the unpaid portion of the Capital Commitment related to such Interest. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, Buyer shall not assume, directly or indirectly, and shall not in any way be or become responsible for, and the Seller
shall remain responsible for obligations or liabilities relating to each Interest (i) arising from the breach by the Seller of
representations, warranties, or covenants made by the Seller under the relevant Portfolio Property Agreements with respect to
such Interest, (ii) which arise, accrue or relate to the period prior to the Closing Date with respect to such Interest and result from
acts or omissions of Seller (excluding any Remaining Capital Commitment or any action or omission taken or not taken with the
consent of the Buyer), (iii) arising by operation of any Clawback Obligation with respect to such Interest, (iv) attributable to any
Tax liabilities of Seller (1) relating to its ownership of such Interest up to and including the Closing Date with respect to such
Interest or for which Seller has been or is after the Closing Date with respect to such Interest assessed as liable to pay by a
governmental agency for any period up to and including the Closing Date (including any liabilities for withholding taxes with
respect to distributions or allocations to Seller, any audit adjustments with respect to such Interest attributable to the period on or
before the Closing Date, and any amounts paid by or imposed on an AIV or “blocker corporation” in respect of taxes attributable
to the period on or before the Closing Date) or (2) relating to the sale by Seller of such Interest (including the portion of Transfer
Taxes for such Interest borne by Seller pursuant to Section 10(c) and any withholding liability of Buyer to the U.S. Internal
Revenue Service in connection with Sections 1445 and 1446(f) of the Code if any appropriate withholding was not made by
Buyer at the applicable Closing although such withholding would be legally required) other than any Transfer Taxes assumed by
Buyer pursuant to this Purchase Agreement), (v) relating to any Excluded Interest, (vi) with respect to the Interest pursuant to
agreements entered
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into by Seller other than the Portfolio Property Agreements, and/or (vii) to pay (or make capital contributions for) or otherwise be
responsible for any management fees, carried interest or equivalent payments that were due and payable under the relevant
Portfolio Property Agreement governing the relevant Interest on or before the Cut Off Date, but payment of which was deferred
or waived to a point in time after the Cut Off Date to the extent such deferred or waived amounts were not reflected as reductions
in the Capital Account Balance of the relevant Fund as of the Cut Off Date (collectively, “Excluded Obligations”).
(f) Buyer acknowledges that certain Portfolio Contractual Rights and certain rights granted to the Seller by a Fund under
a Portfolio Property Agreement or a side letter (or similar arrangement) may be specific to the Seller and may not be transferrable
and that the grant of such rights to Buyer in connection with the Buyer’s purchase of an Interest pursuant to Purchase Agreement
shall be subject to the consent of the Fund or its Manager, which consent may be granted or withheld in the Fund’s or Manager’s
discretion. Buyer further acknowledges and agrees that failure to obtain such consent shall not (i) affect the Buyer’s obligations
hereunder, (ii) entitle Buyer to any remedies under this Purchase Agreement or otherwise, or (iii) classify the relevant Interest as
an Excluded Interest.
4.
Purchase Price.
(a)The purchase price for each Interest (the “Interest Purchase Price”) shall be equal to the amount in U.S. Dollars set
forth opposite the name of the relevant Fund relating to such Interest on Schedule I under the heading “Purchase Price
Allocation,” as increased or decreased in accordance with this Section 4(a). The Interest Purchase Price for an Interest transferred
to Buyer by the Seller shall be adjusted as follows: (i) the Interest Purchase Price for such Interest shall be increased by an
aggregate amount equal to the sum of all Capital Contributions to the relevant Fund with respect to such Interest, and (ii) the
Interest Purchase Price for such Interest shall be reduced by an aggregate amount equal to the sum of all Distributions by the
relevant Fund with respect to such Interest. No amount shall be payable in respect of any portion of any Interest that becomes an
Excluded Interest (which means that the Interest Purchase Price for an Interest shall be proportionately reduced to reflect the
portion of such Interest that becomes an Excluded Interest). In the event that the amount set forth under the column “Purchase
Price Allocation (in Fund Currency)” on Schedule I with respect to any Interest is not denominated in U.S. Dollars, such amount
will be converted into U.S. Dollars at the Exchange Rate on the applicable Cut Off Date with respect thereto as set forth under
the column “Purchase Price Allocation (in U.S. Dollars)” on Schedule I.
(b)On each Closing Date, Buyer shall pay the Seller the applicable Interest Purchase Price related to each Interest being
sold by Seller to Buyer on such Closing Date in U.S. Dollars, as set forth in the Pre-Closing Notice. Such payments shall be made
in U.S. Dollars by wire transfer of immediately available funds (and gross of any of Buyer’s wiring, banking or similar expenses)
to the Seller’s account designated on Schedule III (or to the Seller’s account designated in the Pre-Closing Notice, if different).
(c)The amounts payable at any Closing by Buyer in respect of the Interest to be purchased by, and transferred and
assigned by the Seller to, the Buyer at such Closing shall be
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calculated by the Seller in accordance with the principles expressed in Section 4(a) on the basis of the information available to
the Seller at the time of calculation, and the amount of any adjustment thereto which is payable after such Closing shall be
calculated in accordance with the principles of Section 4(d).
(d)In the event that, within forty five (45) days after any Closing with respect to any Interest, Seller or Buyer becomes
aware that the Interest Purchase Price paid by Buyer with respect to such Interest transferred to Buyer as of such Closing (the
“Estimated Interest Purchase Price”) is less than or more than the Interest Purchase Price with respect to such Interest that should
have been paid had Buyer and the Seller been aware of all Capital Contributions with respect to such Interest paid and
Distributions with respect to such Interest received after the Cut Off Date and on or prior to such Closing (the “Revised Interest
Purchase Price”), then Seller shall notify Buyer or Buyer shall notify Seller, as applicable, in writing thereof, in which case:
(i)
if the Revised Interest Purchase Price with respect to such Interest is more than the Estimated Interest
Purchase Price with respect to such Interest, the Buyer shall within twenty (20) days after such notice pay to the Seller an amount
equal to the underpayment by wire transfer of immediately available funds in U.S. Dollars to the bank account designated by the
Seller on Schedule III (or to the Seller’s account designated in the applicable Pre-Closing Notice, if different); and
(ii)
if the Revised Interest Purchase Price with respect to such Interest is less than the Estimated Interest
Purchase Price with respect to such Interest, the Seller shall within twenty (20) days after such notice pay to the Buyer an amount
equal to the overpayment by wire transfer of immediately available funds in U.S. Dollars to the bank account designated by
Buyer to the Seller.
(e)Notwithstanding anything in this Purchase Agreement to the contrary, Buyer shall be not deduct and withhold any
amounts from any payment pursuant to this Purchase Agreement except to the extent Buyer is required to deduct and withhold
such amounts under applicable law. Any amounts deducted or withheld in accordance with this Purchase Agreement and paid
over to the appropriate governmental authority shall be considered for all purposes of this Purchase Agreement as having been
paid to the applicable person in respect of which such deduction or withholding was made. Buyer shall use commercially
reasonable efforts to cooperate with Seller to minimize or reduce any withholding or deduction of Taxes or other governmental
charges (to the extent such withholding or deduction is required by law) and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to provide
Seller with written notice of such required withholding or deduction as promptly as commercially practicable after becoming
aware of such requirement, in each case other than any withholding that is resulting from the failure to provide a certificate
referred to in Section 9(h). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Purchase Agreement, Buyer shall not withhold on
any amounts payable to Seller with respect to an Interest pursuant to Sections 1445 or 1446(f) of the Code to the extent that
Seller provides to Buyer a duly executed and properly completed U.S. Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 pursuant to Section
9(h).
(f) Seller and Buyer agree to file all tax returns in a manner consistent with the allocation of the Interest Purchase Prices
set forth in Schedule I.
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5.
Representations and Warranties of the Seller.
The Seller hereby represents and warrants to Buyer, as of the date of this Purchase Agreement and as of each Closing
Date, as follows:
(a)Authorization. The Seller is an entity duly organized and validly existing in good standing under the laws of its
jurisdiction of formation. The Seller has the requisite power and authority to enter into, execute and deliver this Purchase
Agreement and each of the Additional Seller’s Documents to which it is a party and, upon receipt of the applicable Approvals, to
perform all of the obligations to be performed by it hereunder and thereunder. The execution and delivery by the Seller of this
Purchase Agreement and each of the Additional Seller’s Documents to which it is a party and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the
Seller. This Purchase Agreement has been, and each of the Additional Seller’s Documents to which it is a party will have been at
the applicable Closing, duly executed and delivered by it, and this Purchase Agreement constitutes, and each of the Additional
Seller’s Documents to which it is a party will constitute at the applicable Closing, the valid and binding obligation of the Seller,
enforceable against it in accordance with their respective terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization and
moratorium laws and other laws of general application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights generally.
(b)Title to Interest. The Seller is the legal and beneficial owner of all right, title and interest in and to the Portfolio
Property to be transferred by Seller to Buyer at the Closing, free and clear of all Liens other than Permitted Liens. Seller was the
original purchaser of each Interest from the applicable Fund and has been the legal and beneficial owner of each Interest since the
date on which it purchased such Interest from the applicable Fund. Except as otherwise required in Section 14, upon delivery of
an Interest to Buyer and payment to the Seller of the Interest Purchase Price (as adjusted in accordance with Section 4) for such
Interest, Buyer will acquire such Interest free and clear of all Liens other than Permitted Liens.
(c)No Conflicts. Neither the execution and delivery of this Purchase Agreement or the Additional Seller’s Documents to
which it is a party nor the performance or consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby by the Seller will
conflict with, result in the breach of, or constitute a default under or accelerate the performance required by the terms of: (i) any
law, rule or regulation of any government or governmental or regulatory agency applicable to the Seller; (ii) any judgment, order,
writ, decree, permit or license of any court or governmental or regulatory agency to which the Seller is subject; (iii) subject to
obtaining the Approvals, any Portfolio Property Agreement or other contract, agreement, commitment or instrument to which
Seller is a party or by which it or any of its assets is bound; or (iv) Seller’s constituent documents or other governing instruments
(or constitute an event which, with the passage of time or action by a third party, would result in any of the foregoing). Except for
the Approvals, execution and delivery of this Purchase Agreement and the Additional Seller’s Documents by the Seller and the
performance and consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby do not require any registration, filing,
qualification, consent or approval under any such law, rule, regulation, judgment, order, writ, decree, permit or license to which
the Seller is subject.
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(d)Agreements and Commitments.
(i)
To the Seller’s Knowledge, the Seller has furnished to Buyer copies of all Portfolio Property Agreements
relating to the Interests that are in the Seller’s actual possession. Other than this Purchase Agreement, the Additional Seller’s
Documents to which it is a party, the subscription agreements, partnership agreements (in the case of limited partnerships or
similar structures), operating agreements and limited liability company agreements (in the case of limited liability companies or
similar structures), and memorandums or articles of incorporation, bylaws, and shareholders agreements (in the case of
corporations or similar structures), in each case, as amended, modified or supplemented and in effect, any side letter, letter
agreement or similar agreement pertaining to the Portfolio Property to which the Seller is a party, and any documents referenced
in any of the foregoing, the Seller, to Seller’s Knowledge, is not a party to any other contract, agreement or commitment with
respect to the Interests that adversely affects the Interests.
(ii)
The Seller has timely contributed to the capital of the Funds with respect to the Interests all amounts
which it was required to contribute pursuant to capital calls or any other notices issued in accordance with the terms of the
applicable Portfolio Property Agreements and the Seller has paid all management fees due and payable by it pursuant to capital
calls or any other notices issued in accordance with the terms of the relevant Portfolio Property Agreements. Except for the
Capital Commitments Seller has not made any voluntary capital contributions to any of the Funds in which it owns an Interest
nor have any been made on behalf of it.
(iii)
The Seller (A) has not received written notice from any Fund (or its Manager) since the Cut Off Date that
the Seller is actually required to return any Distributions or portions of Distributions previously received by it from such Fund
pursuant to a Clawback Obligation, (B) is not in default under or in breach of any Portfolio Property Agreement related to such
Fund, nor to Seller’s Knowledge is there any reasonable basis for any valid claim of such a default or breach, and (C) has
participated in each investment made by the Funds and has not opted out or been excluded, voluntarily or, to the Seller’s
Knowledge, involuntarily, from any investment of any Fund pursuant to the terms of any Portfolio Property Agreement or
otherwise.
(iv)
The Seller has not made any loan to, or guaranteed any indebtedness of, any Fund.
(v)
Except as set forth in the Portfolio Property Agreements, Seller has not granted any person any option,
call, warrant, commitment or right of any character whatsoever to acquire an interest in any Fund that would reduce Seller’s
percentage ownership in such Fund.
(e)Litigation. There is no action, suit, claim, proceeding, arbitration or governmental inquiry or investigation pending or,
to the Seller’s Knowledge, threatened against Seller, at law or in equity, before or by any governmental or regulatory department,
commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, which, if adversely determined, would question the
validity of, or prevent the consummation of, the transactions contemplated by this Purchase Agreement or materially and
adversely affect such transactions or the Interests. There is no action or suit by the Seller pending or threatened against any Fund,
any Manager or other person or entity relating to the Interests.
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(f) Brokers. Except with respect to Campbell Lutyens, the fees and expenses of which shall be paid by the Seller, the
Seller has not, directly or indirectly, dealt with anyone acting in the capacity of a finder or broker, nor has the Seller incurred any
obligations for any finder’s or broker’s fee or commission, in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Purchase
Agreement.
(g)Lists of Distributions, Commitments, etc. Schedule I contains true and accurate lists of (i) based upon information
provided by the applicable Managers, the amount of the Capital Account Balance of Seller in each Fund as of the Cut Off Date;
(ii) the amount of the Capital Commitment of Seller to the Funds (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, any separate obligations
under the Portfolio Property Agreements, if any, to pay any fees or expenses to the Funds or the Managers); and (iii) based upon
information provided by the applicable Managers, the Remaining Capital Commitment of Seller to each Fund (excluding, for the
avoidance of doubt, any separate obligations under the Portfolio Property Agreements, if any, to pay any fees or expenses to the
Funds or the Managers). Schedule II (as may be amended, including without limitation, pursuant to any Pre-Closing Notice)
contains true and accurate lists of the date and value of all Distributions with respect to the Interests and the date and amount of
all Capital Contributions with respect to the Interest.
(h)Anti-Money Laundering Matters. (i) No part of the funds used by the Seller to satisfy its Capital Commitment
obligations with respect to the Interests has been, or shall be, directly or indirectly derived from, or related to, any activity that
may contravene United States federal or state or non-United States laws or regulations, or the laws or regulations of any other
applicable jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, anti-money laundering laws and regulations; (ii) the funds used to satisfy its
Capital Commitment obligations with respect to the Interests are not derived from, invested for the benefit of, or related in any
way to, the governments of, or persons within, any country (A) under a U.S. embargo enforced by OFAC regulations, (B) that
has been designated as a “non-cooperative country or territory” by the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering, or (C)
that has been designated by the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury as a “primary money laundering concern; (iii) no capital
commitment, contribution or payment to the Funds by the Seller shall cause the Buyer or the Funds or the Managers to be in
violation of any applicable anti-money laundering laws or regulations including, without limitation, the Uniting and
Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act of
2001 and OFAC; (iv) none of the Seller, its investment manager or, to the best knowledge of the Seller, any of its or its
investment manager’s respective principals, officers, directors or agents (collectively, “Representatives”) appears on the
Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List of OFAC, or is otherwise (A) a party with which the Buyer or any Fund
is prohibited from dealing under the laws of the United States or any other jurisdiction, (B) a party that has been convicted of or
charged with any felony relating to money laundering, or (C) under investigation by any governmental authority for money
laundering; and (v) the Seller does not know or have any reason to suspect that the proceeds from the Seller’s investment in the
Interests will be used to finance any illegal activities.
(i) Certain Conduct. Since the Cut Off Date, except as disclosed to Buyer in the applicable online data room organized
by Campbell Lutyens with respect to the transactions contemplated hereunder on or prior to November 14, 2024, the Seller has
not: (1) disposed,
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liquidated, mortgaged, sold, assigned or transferred any Portfolio Property being sold by Seller to Buyer hereunder or entered
into any Liquidity Opportunity in respect of any Portfolio Property other than in compliance with Section 7(b)(i); (2) converted,
exchanged or redeemed any of the Interests being transferred by the Seller pursuant to this Purchase Agreement; (3) forgiven,
released, compromised or demanded payment of any indebtedness owed to it by the applicable Fund in which Seller owns an
Interest other than upon full payment thereof; (4) canceled or terminated any Portfolio Property Agreement or entered into any
new Portfolio Property Agreement; (5) waived, amended, cancelled, terminated, exercised or failed to exercise any of the
material Portfolio Contractual Rights applicable to Seller; (6) failed to perform fully its obligations under any of the Portfolio
Property Agreements with respect to any Interest being sold by Seller to Buyer hereunder; (7) in connection with any Remaining
Capital Commitment associated with an Interest to be transferred hereunder, made any voluntary capital contributions to any
Fund with respect to any Interest being sold by Seller to Buyer hereunder; (8) created or permitted to exist any Lien on any
Interest other than the Permitted Liens; (9) taken any action or, upon written notice from the applicable Fund, failed to take any
action the effect of which would be to incur a material penalty under any of the Portfolio Property Agreements with respect to
any Interest being sold by Seller to Buyer hereunder; or (10) agreed to do any of the foregoing. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary in the foregoing, Buyer understands and agrees that this Section 5(i) shall not apply solely with respect to any Excluded
Interests.
(j) Method of Transfer. To the Seller’s Knowledge, the transfer of the Interests has not been effected on or through a
United States national, regional or local securities exchange, a foreign securities exchange or an interdealer quotation system that
regularly disseminates firm buy or sell quotations by identified brokers or dealers (including, without limitation, the Nasdaq
National Market or Small-Cap Market); and the transfer of the Interests will not be made by, through or on behalf of a person,
such as a broker or a dealer, making a market in interests in any partnership, or a person who makes available to the public bid or
offer quotes with respect to interests in any partnership. Neither the Seller nor anyone acting on the Seller’s behalf has offered to
sell any of the Interests by means of any general solicitation or general advertising.
(k)Acknowledgments. Seller acknowledges that, other than the representations and warranties set forth in Section 6 of
this Purchase Agreement, Buyer, MFAM, their affiliates and their respective officers, directors, partners, members,
representatives or employees make no representation or warranty with respect to, and shall have no responsibility with respect to,
the solvency, financial condition or business operations or financial statements of the Funds or any portfolio companies thereof
and Buyer shall have no obligations to Seller other than those expressly stated in this Purchase Agreement. Seller is a
sophisticated and experienced institutional investor and has evaluated the merits and risks of selling the Interests on the terms set
forth in this Purchase Agreement on its own and without reliance upon the Buyer or MFAM or any information provided by or
investigation conducted by the Buyer, MFAM or any of their representatives (other than with respect to the Buyer’s
representations, warranties and covenants set forth in this Purchase Agreement). Seller has sufficient knowledge and experience
in financial and business matters and in making investments of this type that it is capable of properly evaluating the merits and
risks of such sale, is aware of and has considered the financial risks and financial hazards of selling the Interests on the terms set
forth in this Purchase Agreement and is able to bear the economic risks of selling the Interests. Seller acknowledges that neither
Buyer nor MFAM has given Seller any
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investment advice and that the Interest Purchase Prices may be more or less than the fair market value of the related Interests.
Seller has had access to such information regarding the business and finances of each Fund and such other matters with respect to
each Interest as a reasonable person would consider in evaluating the transactions contemplated hereby, including, in particular,
all information necessary to determine the fair market value of the Interests. Based on such information as the Seller has deemed
appropriate and without reliance upon Buyer or MFAM, Seller has conducted and relied upon its own investigation and made its
own analysis in making its decision to sell the Interests. Seller acknowledges that it has conducted its own investigation of each
Fund and has not relied on the Buyer or MFAM in connection therewith except with respect to the Buyer’s representations,
warranties and covenants set forth in this Purchase Agreement.
(l) ERISA. To the Seller’s Knowledge, the Seller’s sale of Interests pursuant to this Purchase Agreement will not be a
non-exempt “prohibited transaction” under Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code.
(m)Imperfect Information. Seller acknowledges that the Buyer may be in possession of material, nonpublic information
relating to the Interests and, in that event, except as is required under the terms of this Purchase Agreement, will not disclose such
information to Seller, and Seller hereby irrevocably waives any and all rights it may have to receive such information. Seller
further acknowledges that it is prepared to sell each Interest to the Buyer on the foregoing basis and thereby waives any right to
rescind or invalidate the sale of any Interest to the Buyer or to seek any damages or other remuneration from the Buyer based on
the possession of any material, non-public information by the Buyer or the lack of possession of any such material, non-public
information by Seller.
(n)Solvency. The Seller is solvent and will be solvent immediately after giving effect to the transactions to be
consummated at each Closing. The transfer of the Interest is not being made by the Seller with the intent to hinder, delay or
defraud either present or future creditors of the Seller.
6.
Representations and Warranties of the Buyer.
Buyer hereby represents and warrants to Seller, as of the date of this Purchase Agreement and as of each Closing Date,
as follows:
(a)Authorization. Buyer is an entity duly organized and validly existing in good standing under the laws of its
jurisdiction of organization. Buyer has the requisite power and authority to enter into, execute and deliver this Purchase
Agreement and each of the Additional Buyer’s Documents to which it is a party and, upon receipt of the applicable Approvals, to
perform all of the obligations to be performed by it hereunder and thereunder. The execution and delivery by the Buyer of this
Purchase Agreement and each of the Additional Buyer’s Documents to which it is a party and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby and thereby have been duly and validly authorized by all necessary action on the part of the
Buyer. This Purchase Agreement has been, and each of the Additional Buyer’s Documents to which it is a party will have been at
the applicable Closing, duly executed and delivered by Buyer, and this Purchase Agreement constitutes, and each of the
Additional Buyer’s Documents to which it is a party will
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constitute at the applicable Closing, the valid and binding obligation of the Buyer, enforceable against it in accordance with their
respective terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization and moratorium laws and other laws of general
application affecting enforcement of creditors’ rights generally.
(b)No Conflicts. Neither the execution and delivery of this Purchase Agreement or the Additional Buyer’s Documents to
which it is a party nor the performance or consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby by Buyer will
conflict with, result in the breach of, or constitute a default under or accelerate the performance required by the terms of: (i) any
law, rule or regulation of any government or governmental or regulatory agency applicable to the Buyer; (ii) any judgment, order,
writ, decree, permit or license of any court or governmental or regulatory agency to which Buyer is subject; (iii) any contract,
agreement, commitment or instrument to which Buyer is a party or by which it or any of its assets is bound; or (iv) Buyer’s
constituent documents or other governing instruments (or constitute an event which, with the passage of time or action by a third
party, would result in any of the foregoing). Except for the Approvals, the execution and delivery of this Purchase Agreement and
the Additional Buyer’s Documents by Buyer and the performance and consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby or
thereby do not require any registration, filing, qualification, consent or approval under any such law, rule, regulation, judgment,
order, writ, decree, permit or license to which Buyer is subject.
(c)Acknowledgments. Buyer acknowledges that, other than the representations and warranties set forth in Section 5 of
this Purchase Agreement, Seller, its affiliates and their respective officers, directors, partners, members, representatives or
employees make no representation or warranty with respect to, and the Seller shall have no responsibility with respect to, the
solvency, financial condition or business operations or financial statements of the Funds or any portfolio companies thereof and
Seller shall have no obligations to Buyer other than those expressly stated in this Purchase Agreement. Buyer is acquiring the
Interests for Buyer’s own account, for investment and not with a view to the distribution or resale thereof, except in compliance
with the Act and applicable state securities laws. Buyer is a sophisticated and experienced institutional investor and has evaluated
the merits and risks of purchasing the Interests on the terms set forth in this Purchase Agreement on its own and without reliance
upon the Seller or NEPC or any information provided by or investigation conducted by the Seller or NEPC or any of their
representatives (other than with respect to the Seller’s representations, warranties and covenants set forth in this Purchase
Agreement). Buyer has sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business matters and in making investments of this
type that it is capable of properly evaluating the merits and risks of such purchase, is aware of and has considered the financial
risks and financial hazards of purchasing the Interests on the terms set forth in this Purchase Agreement, and is able to bear the
economic risks of purchasing the Interests, including the possibility of complete loss with respect thereto. Buyer has determined
based on its own independent review and such professional advice as it deems appropriate that its purchase of Interests on the
terms set forth in this Purchase Agreement is a suitable investment for the Buyer. Buyer acknowledges that neither Seller, nor
NEPC, has given Buyer any investment advice and that the Interest Purchase Prices may be more or less than the fair market
value of the related Interests. Buyer has had access to such information regarding the business and finances of each Fund and
such other matters with respect to each Interest as a reasonable person would consider in evaluating the transactions contemplated
hereby, including, in particular, all information Buyer
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deems necessary to determine the fair market value of the Interests. Based on such information as the Buyer has deemed
appropriate and without reliance upon Seller or NEPC, Buyer has conducted and relied upon its own investigation and made its
own analysis in making its decision to purchase the Interests. Neither Buyer nor any of its affiliates holds any interests in any
Fund. Buyer is an “accredited investor,” as that term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D under the Act and a “qualified
purchaser” as that term is defined in Section 2(a)(51) of the U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Buyer
acknowledges that it has conducted its own investigation of each Fund and has not relied on the Seller, NEPC, or Campbell
Lutyens in connection therewith except with respect to the Seller’s representations, warranties and covenants set forth in this
Purchase Agreement. Buyer acknowledges and agrees that Campbell Lutyens is acting solely as financial advisor to the Seller in
connection with the transactions contemplated under this Purchase Agreement and is not acting in any other capacity and is not
and shall not be construed as a fiduciary for the Buyer, or any other person or entity in connection with the transactions
contemplated under this Purchase Agreement, and that neither Campbell Lutyens nor NEPC has made and will not make any
representation or warranty, whether express or implied, of any kind or character and has not provided any advice or
recommendation to the Buyer in connection with the transactions contemplated under this Purchase Agreement.
(d)Litigation. There is no action, suit, claim, proceeding, arbitration, governmental inquiry or investigation pending or,
to Buyer’s Knowledge, threatened against Buyer, at law or in equity, before or by any governmental or regulatory department,
commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, which, if adversely determined, would question the
validity of, or prevent the consummation of, the transactions contemplated by this Purchase Agreement or materially and
adversely affect such transactions or the Interests being transferred by Seller pursuant to this Purchase Agreement. There is no
action or suit by Buyer pending or threatened against any Fund, any Manager or other person or entity relating to the Interests or
the Funds.
(e)Brokers. Except with respect to Campbell Lutyens, the fees and expenses of which shall be paid by the Seller, Buyer
has not, directly or indirectly, dealt with anyone acting in the capacity of a finder or broker and has not incurred any obligations
for any finder’s or broker’s fee or commission in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Purchase Agreement.
(f) Availability of Funds. Buyer has cash available or, through binding arrangements with one or more third parties, has
existing borrowing facilities or firm equity commitments which, together with its available cash, are sufficient to enable it to
consummate the transactions contemplated by this Purchase Agreement. Buyer is solvent and will not be rendered insolvent as a
direct result of the transactions contemplated hereby.
(g)Anti-Money Laundering Matters. (i) No part of the funds used by the Buyer to acquire the Interests or to satisfy its
capital commitment obligations with respect thereto has been, or shall be, directly or indirectly derived from, or related to, any
activity that may contravene United States federal or state or non-United States laws or regulations, or the laws or regulations of
any other applicable jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, anti-money laundering laws and regulations; (ii) the monies used
to fund the purchase of the Interests is not derived from, invested for the benefit of, or related in any way to, the governments of,
or persons within, any country (A)
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under a U.S. embargo enforced by the OFAC regulations, (B) that has been designated as a “non-cooperative country or territory”
by the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering, or (C) that has been designated by the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury
as a “primary money laundering concern; (iii) no capital commitment, contribution or payment to the Seller or to the Funds by
the Buyer shall cause the Seller or the Funds or the Managers to be in violation of any applicable anti-money laundering laws or
regulations including, without limitation, the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to
Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act of 2001 and OFAC; (iv) none of the Buyer, its investment manager or, to
the best knowledge of the Buyer, any of its or its investment manager’s Representatives appears on the Specially Designated
Nationals and Blocked Persons List of OFAC, or is otherwise (A) a party with which the Seller or any Fund is prohibited from
dealing under the laws of the United States or any other jurisdiction, (B) a party that has been convicted of or charged with any
felony relating to money laundering, or (C) under investigation by any governmental authority for money laundering; and (v) the
Buyer does not know or have any reason to suspect that (A) the monies used to fund the Buyer’s purchase of the Interests has
been or will be derived from or related to any illegal activities, including but not limited to, money laundering activities, and (B)
the proceeds from the Buyer’s investment in the Interests will be used to finance any illegal activities.
(h)Method of Transfer. To Buyer’s Knowledge, the transfer of the Interests has not been effected on or through a United
States national, regional or local securities exchange, a foreign securities exchange or an interdealer quotation system that
regularly disseminates firm buy or sell quotations by identified brokers or dealers (including, without limitation, the Nasdaq
National Market or Small-Cap Market); and the transfer of the Interests will not be made by, through or on behalf of a person,
such as a broker or a dealer, making a market in interests in any partnership, or a person who makes available to the public bid or
offer quotes with respect to interests in any partnership. Buyer has not received any offer to purchase or purchased the Interests
from the Seller by any form of general solicitation or general advertising.
(i) ERISA. The Buyer is not, and is not acting on behalf of, an employee benefit plan subject to Title I of ERISA or
Section 4975 of the Code, a “benefit plan investor” as defined in 29 C.F.R. 2510.3-101(f)(2), as modified by Section 3(42) of
ERISA, or a governmental plan or other plan that is subject to any applicable law that is substantially similar to the fiduciary
responsibility or prohibited transaction provisions of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code. To the Buyer’s Knowledge, the
Buyer’s purchase of Interests pursuant to this Purchase Agreement will not be a non-exempt “prohibited transaction” under
Section 406 of ERISA or Section 4975 of the Code
(j) Imperfect Information. Buyer acknowledges that the Seller may be in possession of material, nonpublic information
relating to the Interests and, in that event, except as is required under the terms of this Purchase Agreement, will not disclose such
information to Buyer, and Buyer hereby irrevocably waives any and all rights it may have to receive such information. Buyer
further acknowledges that it is prepared to purchase each Interest from the Seller on the foregoing basis and thereby waives any
right to rescind or invalidate the purchase of any Interest from the Seller or to seek any damages or other remuneration from the
Seller based on the possession of any material, non-public information by the Seller or the lack of possession of any such
material, non-public information by Buyer.
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7.
Covenants.
(a)Cooperation. Buyer, on the one hand, and Seller, on the other hand, shall use reasonable commercial efforts to
cooperate fully with each other in furnishing any information (other than Advisory Committee Material) or performing any action
reasonably requested by the other party, which information or action is necessary to the timely and successful consummation of
the transactions contemplated by this Purchase Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, (i) the Seller shall
use reasonable commercial efforts to cooperate with Buyer to have the Funds provide Buyer with the opportunity to verify the
Capital Account Balances and Remaining Capital Commitments of the Seller on the books of such Funds, (ii) the parties will use
reasonable commercial efforts to work cooperatively together toward obtaining the Approvals, and Buyer shall not object to any
request by Seller for a release from the Manager and the Funds of all liability and obligations owed by the Seller thereto (if any)
(provided that receipt of such release shall not be a condition to closing on such Interest and the foregoing shall not restrict Buyer
from objecting to the formulation of any such release in the event the applicable Manager’s responses to such release are adverse
to Buyer) and (iii) upon request of the Buyer, the Seller shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with the Buyer to
request the transfer of any rights under the Portfolio Property Agreements which are unique to the Seller and require consent of
the applicable Manager or Fund for grant to the Buyer (provided, however, failure to transfer such unique rights shall not excuse
the Buyer’s obligations hereunder or reduce the Interest Purchase Price) in respect of any Interest.
(b)Certain Matters Pending Closing. With respect to each Interest, the Seller agrees that from the date of this Purchase
Agreement until the earlier of (i) the termination of this Purchase Agreement with respect to such Interest, (ii) the Final Closing
Deadline, or (iii) Closing Date with respect to such Interest:
(i)
Certain Conduct Pending Closing. The Seller shall promptly (x) notify or (y) cause NEPC or Campbell
Lutyens to notify Buyer of (1) any Distributions received by the Seller after the date of this Purchase Agreement and prior to the
applicable Closing relating to such Interest and (2) any notice received by the Seller after the date of this Purchase Agreement
advising it of any rights to take an action with respect to any such Interest (other than any Advisory Committee Material). Except
as consented to by Buyer in writing or pursuant to this Purchase Agreement, the Seller shall not: (A) other than pursuant to the
exercise of a right of first refusal, right of co-sale, or right of first offer (or similar right) pursuant to any of the applicable
Portfolio Property Agreements, convert, exchange, redeem, dispose, liquidate, sell, assign, or transfer, deliver or solicit any bids
for, or enter into any discussions with a prospective purchaser of, such Interest; (B) forgive, release, compromise or demand
payment of any indebtedness owed to it by the applicable Fund other than upon full payment thereof; (C) consent to amend,
cancel or terminate any of the Portfolio Property Agreements or Portfolio Contractual Rights, it being agreed that any
amendments, cancellations, or terminations of the Portfolio Property Agreements or Portfolio Contractual Rights which are made
without the consent of Seller but in accordance with the terms of the Portfolio Property Agreements shall not be a violation of
this covenant; (D) affirmatively take any action, or fail to take any action, which would result in a reduction of the Seller’s
percentage of ownership in any Fund (other than in connection with a right of first refusal, right of co-sale, or similar right
pursuant to any of the Portfolio Property Agreements or the
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Portfolio Contractual Rights); (E) create or permit to exist any Lien on such Interest other than the Permitted Liens (including
those pertaining to Buyer or any of its affiliates); (F) fail in any manner to perform fully its material obligations under any of the
Portfolio Property Agreements or the Portfolio Contractual Rights; (G) in connection with any Remaining Capital Commitment
associated with such Interest to be transferred hereunder, make any voluntary capital contributions for which the applicable
Manager has not issued a capital call or fail to make any required capital contributions to the applicable Fund; (H) take any action
or fail to take any action the effect of which would be to incur a material penalty or other material adverse consequence under
any of the Portfolio Property Agreements in respect of such Interest, including the conversion of such Interest to a fixed
obligation; (I) affirmatively elect after the date hereof to participate in any underlying investment of the applicable Fund through
an AIV or an entity treated as a corporation for U.S. federal tax purposes (for the avoidance of doubt, any election made prior to
the date hereof, but that applies after the date hereof, shall not be a breach of this covenant); or (J) agree to do any of the
foregoing. Buyer understands and agrees that in the event that Buyer delays its consent or response to any of the foregoing, the
Seller may nevertheless be deemed under the Portfolio Property Agreements by the applicable Manager to have given consent
pursuant to a “negative” or “passive” consent process, which shall not be a breach of this Purchase Agreement so long as no
corresponding affirmative consent is provided by the Seller in such circumstance and Buyer was provided by Seller with at least
five (5) Business Days’ written notice of any requirement to provide any consent or response to any of the foregoing. The Seller
shall provide notice in writing to the Buyer within five (5) Business Days of receipt of notice of any Liquidity Opportunity
(including notice of any applicable election deadline) and, to the extent that, pursuant to any such Liquidity Opportunity, the
Seller has the right to make one or more elections (e.g., sell, roll, status quo, or a combination of the foregoing), Buyer shall have
five (5) Business Days (or such shorter time as may be appropriate in the circumstance which is mutually agreed by the parties
acting in good faith) after receipt by Seller of such notice to request in writing to Seller that Seller make one or more (or no)
elections, and, except to the extent otherwise set forth in this Section 7(b)(i), Seller shall take such course of action requested by
Buyer. In the event that Buyer does not provide any request within such five (5) Business Day period and after one additional
follow up notification from Seller to Buyer (by email being sufficient, and which for the avoidance of doubt can occur on the
fifth Business Day), then the Seller shall, subject to the following sentence, elect to “sell” the applicable portion of the applicable
Interest in full for cash in connection with such Liquidity Opportunity. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Purchase
Agreement, in connection with any Liquidity Opportunity, the Seller shall have no obligation to take any course of action
requested by Buyer that would (x) be reasonably likely to result in any material adverse legal, tax, fiduciary, economic or other
regulatory consequence to Seller or any affiliate of Seller, (y) result in Seller increasing its commitment or otherwise injecting
new capital into the relevant Fund or making an incremental unfunded commitment to any new vehicle, or (z) in the case of a
“roll” election into a new investment vehicle, impose a material adverse economic, legal, regulatory, operational or timing burden
on Seller and, in any event, Seller shall not be required to make a “roll” election unless the applicable Manager, prior to the date
of the election deadline relating to any such Liquidity Opportunity, consents in writing to the transfer to Buyer of the new interest
and, if applicable, the associated remaining Interests, effective prior to the Final Closing Deadline, in the case of each of the
foregoing clauses (x), (y) and (z), as determined by Seller in the Seller’s sole discretion, and, in any such case described in the
foregoing clauses (x), (y) or (z), Seller shall be permitted to make any election acting reasonably and in good faith following
consultation with
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Buyer as to its preferred course of action. Subject to compliance with this Section 7(b)(i), in the event the Seller elects to “roll
over” all or any portion of its Interest to another entity, partnership, account, or vehicle (which may be effectuated by a
conversion or redemption of all or any portion of its Interest in the applicable Fund and a subscription for a new interest in such
other entity, partnership, account, or vehicle) such new interest shall become an “Interest” for all purposes hereunder and, in
connection therewith, amend the Schedules hereto accordingly. Any distributions made or deemed made to Seller after the Cut
Off Date and on or prior to the applicable Closing Date in connection with any election to sell all or any portion of an Interest
pursuant to a Liquidity Opportunity will be treated as a Distribution and the applicable Interest Purchase Price will be adjusted
accordingly pursuant to Section 4.
(ii)
Notices; Quarterly Reports. The Seller shall, or shall cause NEPC or Campbell Lutyens to, give prompt
notice to the Buyer of the receipt by the Seller after the date of this Purchase Agreement of (A) any notice or other
communication relating to a default or event which, with notice or lapse of time or both, would become a default under any of the
Portfolio Property Agreements or the Portfolio Contractual Rights, (B) any quarterly or annual reports or other financial
statements) from or on behalf of a Fund or a Manager, (C) any notice or other communication relating to any contemplated or
pending claim, action, suit, proceeding or investigation by any governmental department, commission, board, agency,
instrumentality or authority involving or relating to a Fund or an Interest, and (D) any notice of a matter that would cause any of
the representations made by the Seller in this Purchase Agreement to not be true in any material respect. To the extent not
prohibited by law, the Seller shall promptly furnish Buyer with a copy thereof (including any related materials).
(c)Assignment Agreement Indemnities. Seller and Buyer agree to jointly request that the Buyer and the Seller not be
jointly and severally liable in respect of any Manager Indemnification Provision, and shall use commercially reasonable efforts to
cause any Manager Indemnification Provision to contain terms substantially similar to clauses (i) and (ii) below. In any event,
Seller and Buyer agree that the terms set forth in clauses (i) and (ii) below shall apply as between Seller and Buyer with respect to
any Manager Indemnification Provision:
(i)
Each party hereto shall be liable for amounts owed under such Manager Indemnification Provision that
result from such party’s own acts or omissions, including any inaccuracy in or breach of any representation or warranty of such
party contained in the applicable assignment and assumption or transfer agreement or any failure by such party to perform any
covenant, agreement or obligation of such party contained in such assignment and assumption or transfer agreement.
(ii)
Subject to Section 17(a) of this Purchase Agreement, Buyer and Seller shall each be liable for 50% of any
amounts owed under such Manager Indemnification Provision that do not result from the acts or omissions of the other party;
(iii)
for purposes hereof, “Buyer Excess Joint Liability” means, with respect to the Buyer, (A) any Damages
suffered by the Buyer pursuant to a Manager Indemnification Provision related to a breach of any representations, warranties or
covenants made by the Seller, if and only to the extent that the Buyer is also not in breach of a corresponding representation,
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warranty or covenant made by the Buyer to the applicable Manager and/or applicable Fund in the applicable assignment and
assumption agreement or other agreement, and (B) any Damages suffered by the Buyer pursuant to a joint or joint and several
Manager Indemnification Provision if and only to the extent that the Buyer pays more than 50% of such Manager
Indemnification Provision and such Damage is not covered by clause (A) of this definition and such Damage is not related to a
breach of any representations, warranties or covenants made by the Buyer; and
(iv)
for the purposes hereof, “Seller Excess Joint Liability” means, with respect to the Seller, (A) any
Damages suffered by the Seller pursuant to a Manager Indemnification Provision related to a breach of any representations,
warranties or covenants made by the Buyer, if and only to the extent that the Seller is also not in breach of a corresponding
representation, warranty or covenant made by the Seller to the applicable Manager and/or applicable Fund in the applicable
assignment and assumption agreement or other agreement, and (B) any Damages suffered by the Seller pursuant to a joint or joint
and several Manager Indemnification Provision if and only to the extent that the Seller pays more than 50% of such Manager
Indemnification Provision and such Damage is not covered by clause (A) of this definition and such Damage is not related to a
breach of any representations, warranties or covenants made by the Seller.
(d)AIVs. If prior to a Closing, Seller is treated as owning an AIV with respect to an Interest transferred at such Closing,
that AIV shall be treated as the applicable Fund and the interest owned by Seller in such AIV shall be treated part of and
transferred with the corresponding Interest. Any partnership or other operating agreements of such AIV shall be deemed to be
within the definition of Portfolio Property Agreement.
(e)Assistance. From and after each Closing, each of Buyer and Seller shall use commercially reasonable efforts to
provide or assist the other party in obtaining information required for such other party to make required tax filings, applications
or elections to obtain any available refund, reduction or exemption of any withholding or other taxes imposed by any taxing
authority in any jurisdiction with respect to such income or distributions from a Fund for as long as such other party is required to
make such filings, elections or applications.
(f) Disclaimer of Non-Contractual Representations and Warranties.
(i)
The parties hereby acknowledge and agree that Seller’s representations and warranties expressly set forth
in Section 5 of this Purchase Agreement constitute the sole and exclusive representations and warranties of Seller to the Buyer in
connection with the transactions contemplated under this Purchase Agreement, and the Buyer understands, acknowledges, and
agrees that except for such representations and warranties, Seller is not making any other representations and warranties of any
kind or nature, whether express or implied (including, but not limited to, (w) [* * *]; (x) [* * *]; (y) any interest held by or on
behalf of Seller in the Fund that is not such Interest being transferred to Buyer hereunder; or (z) relating to the future or historical
financial condition, financial statements, business operations and results thereof, assets or liabilities, or prospects of Seller, any
Interests, any Fund, any portfolio company of any Fund, or any Manager), and any such other representations and warranties are
specifically disclaimed by Seller. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Buyer understands and acknowledges
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that Seller makes no representations or warranties with respect to any of the Seller’s pension plan participants.
(ii)
The parties hereby acknowledge and agree that Buyer’s representations and warranties expressly set forth
in Section 6 of this Purchase Agreement and in any of the Additional Buyer’s Documents constitute the sole and exclusive
representations and warranties of Buyer to the Seller in connection with the transactions contemplated under this Purchase
Agreement, and the Seller understands, acknowledges, and agrees that all other representations and warranties of any kind or
nature, whether express or implied, are specifically disclaimed by Buyer.
(g)No Rescinding of Authorization. Neither the Seller nor the Buyer shall rescind any authorizing action taken in
connection with the transactions contemplated by this Purchase Agreement, nor shall Seller or Buyer take any other action in
breach of this Purchase Agreement and the Additional Seller’s Documents or Additional Buyer’s Documents, respectively, to
which it is a party.
(h)Access to and Retention of Records. The Buyer and the Seller agree that all books and records retained by each party
which relate to the Interests transferred to Buyer by the Seller hereunder shall be open for inspection by representatives of the
other party at any time during regular business hours for a period of four (4) years (or such longer period as is required by
applicable law) from the date of preparation or compilation of such books, records, documents or materials and that the other
party may during such period at its expense make such copies or excerpts therefrom as it may reasonably request in order to
comply with legal, audit or tax obligations applicable to such party. For a period of seven (7) years following the applicable
Closing Date with respect to any Interest transferred to Buyer by the Seller hereunder, no party shall destroy or give up
possession of any original or final copy of any of the books and records relating to such Interest that is in such party’s actual
possession or control and that may be reasonably required in the preparation of tax, regulatory and other governmental
compliance matters with respect to either party, without first offering the other party the opportunity to obtain such original or
final copy or a copy thereof.
8.
Conditions to Obligations of Seller.
The obligations of the Seller to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Purchase Agreement at any Closing
are, at the option of the Seller, subject to satisfaction (or waiver) of each of the following conditions with respect to each Interest
to be transferred by the Seller at such Closing, and Buyer shall use all reasonable efforts to cause each such condition to be timely
satisfied:
(a)Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties of Buyer contained in this Purchase Agreement
and in the Additional Buyer’s Documents to which the Buyer is a party with respect to the Interest(s) being transferred by the
Seller to Buyer at such Closing shall be true and accurate in all material respects (disregarding any “materiality”, “material
adverse effect” or words of similar import), in each case as of the date when made and at and as of the applicable Closing Date as
though such representations and warranties were made at and as of the applicable Closing Date, except in each case to the extent
that they expressly refer to an
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earlier or specific time, in which case they were true and correct in all material respects as of such time.
(b)Performance. Buyer shall have performed in all material respects all agreements and obligations and complied with
all conditions required by this Purchase Agreement and any Additional Buyer’s Documents to which it is a party to be performed
or complied with by Buyer at or prior to the applicable Closing.
(c)Legal Proceedings. No statute, law, rule, regulation, judgment or order of any nature issued by a court of competent
jurisdiction or governmental authority restraining, prohibiting or directly affecting the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Purchase Agreement shall be in effect, and no claim, suit, action, investigation, inquiry or other proceeding
by any government body or other person shall be pending which questions the validity or legality of the transactions
contemplated by this Purchase Agreement.
(d)Certificate. Buyer shall have furnished the Seller with a certificate (substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto)
dated as of the applicable Closing Date and signed by an authorized signatory of Buyer to the effect that Buyer has performed
and complied with the conditions set forth in Sections 8(a) and 8(b) above.
(e)Approvals. All Approvals required to permit the transfer and assignment to Buyer of the applicable Portfolio Property
to be transferred to Buyer at such Closing shall have been obtained in a form and substance reasonably acceptable to Seller and
any other consents and approvals required to be obtained by Buyer from any court, governmental agency, creditor or any other
person for the execution, delivery and performance of this Purchase Agreement and the Additional Buyer’s Documents to which
it is a party on the part of Buyer with respect to each Interest to be transferred to Buyer at such Closing shall have been obtained.
(f) Delivery of Purchase Price. Buyer shall have delivered the Interest Purchase Price with respect to each Interest to be
transferred to Buyer at such Closing to Seller as adjusted pursuant to, and in the manner described in, Sections 4 and 10 gross of
any of Buyer’s wiring, banking or similar expenses.
(g)Delivery of Assignment and Assumption or Transfer Agreements. The assignment and assumption or transfer
agreement with respect to each Interest, in a form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Seller, to be transferred to Buyer at
such Closing shall have been executed by Buyer and by the related Fund or its Manager (to the extent required under the relevant
Portfolio Property Agreements) and delivered to the Seller.
(h)Minimum Closing Threshold. Prior to the first Closing, the Approvals with respect to Interests comprising not less
than 55% of the aggregate Capital Account Balances of the total Interests (determined in respect of any non-U.S. Dollar
denominated Fund in U.S. Dollars at the Exchange Rate as of the Cut Off Date) being purchased by the Buyer shall have been
executed by the Seller, the Buyer and the applicable Manager(s) and delivered to each of such parties and no less than 55% of
such Interests will be transferred to Buyer on the first Closing Date.
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9.
Conditions to Obligations of Buyer.
The obligations of Buyer to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Purchase Agreement at any Closing are,
at the option of Buyer, subject to satisfaction (or waiver) of each of the following conditions with respect to each Interest to be
transferred by the Seller at such Closing, and the Seller shall use all reasonable efforts to cause each such condition to be timely
satisfied:
(a)Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties of the Seller contained in this Purchase
Agreement and in the Additional Seller’s Documents to which the Seller is a party with respect to the Interest(s) being transferred
by the Seller to Buyer at such Closing shall be true and accurate in all material respects (disregarding any “materiality”, “material
adverse effect” or words of similar import), in each case as of the date when made and at and as of the applicable Closing Date
(as modified in terms of the amount and timing of any Distributions and Capital Contributions by the latest delivered Pre-Closing
Notice and/or amended Schedule II in each case in accordance with the terms of this Purchase Agreement) as though such
representations and warranties were made at and as of the applicable Closing Date, except in each case to the extent that they
expressly refer to an earlier or specific time, in which case they were true and correct in all material respects as of such time.
(b)Performance. The Seller shall have performed in all material respects all agreements and obligations and complied
with all conditions required by this Purchase Agreement and any Additional Seller’s Documents to which it is a party to be
performed or complied with by the Seller at or prior to the applicable Closing.
(c)Legal Proceedings. No statute, law, rule, regulation, judgment or order of any nature issued by a court of competent
jurisdiction or governmental authority restraining, prohibiting or directly affecting the consummation of the transactions
contemplated by this Purchase Agreement shall be in effect, and no claim, suit, action, investigation, inquiry or other proceeding
by any governmental body or other person shall be pending which questions the validity or legality of the transactions
contemplated by this Purchase Agreement.
(d)Certificates.
(i)
The Seller shall have furnished Buyer with a certificate (substantially in the form of Exhibit B hereto)
dated as of the applicable Closing Date and signed by an authorized signatory of the Seller to the effect that the Seller has
performed and complied with the conditions set forth in Sections 9(a) and 9(b) above.
(ii)
The Seller shall have furnished the Buyer with a Pre-Closing Notice pursuant to Section 3(b) hereof.
(e)Approvals. All Approvals required to permit the transfer and assignment to Buyer of the applicable Portfolio Property
to be transferred to Buyer at such Closing shall have been obtained in a form and substance reasonably acceptable to Buyer and
any other consents and approvals required to be obtained by the Seller from any court, governmental agency, creditor or any
other person for the execution, delivery and performance of this Purchase Agreement and the
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Additional Seller’s Documents to which it is a party on the part of Seller with respect to each Interest to be transferred to Buyer at
such Closing shall have been obtained.
(f) Delivery of Assignment and Assumption or Transfer Agreements. The assignment and assumption or transfer
agreement with respect to each Interest, in a form and substance reasonably acceptable to Buyer, to be transferred to Buyer at
such Closing shall have been executed by the Seller and by the related Fund or its Manager (to the extent required under the
relevant Portfolio Property Agreements) and delivered to Buyer.
(g)Minimum Closing Threshold. Prior to the first Closing, the Approvals with respect to Interests comprising not less
than 55% of the aggregate Capital Account Balances of the total Interests (determined in respect of any non-U.S. Dollar
denominated Fund in U.S. Dollars at the Exchange Rate as of the Cut Off Date) being purchased by the Buyer shall have been
executed by the Seller, the Buyer and the applicable Manager(s) and delivered to each of such parties and no less than 55% of
such Interests will be transferred to Buyer on the first Closing Date.
(h)Form W-9. The Seller shall have furnished Buyer with a duly executed and properly completed U.S. Internal Revenue
Service Form W-9 of the Seller or, if applicable, its regarded owner, on or prior to the applicable Closing Date; provided, that the
Buyer shall be permitted to proceed with the applicable Closing and withhold applicable Taxes if it does not receive such form.
10.
Tax Matters.
(a)Tax Allocations. The Seller shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with the Buyer in obtaining the
agreement of the Manager of each of the Funds (to the extent treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes) to
allocate under Section 706 of the Code (and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder), income, gains, losses, deductions
or credits attributable to the applicable Interests for the tax year of the Funds in which the applicable Closing Date occurs
between the Buyer and the Seller based on a closing of the applicable Fund’s books as of the applicable Closing Date or as
otherwise mutually agreed upon by the Buyer and the Seller; provided such manner is permitted by the Code (and the Treasury
Regulations promulgated thereunder) and the terms of the relevant Portfolio Property Agreement.
(b)Electing Investment Partnership. In the event a Fund is an “electing investment partnership” under Section 743(e)(5)
of the Code, the Seller agrees to furnish to the Buyer, upon the Buyer’s reasonable written request, all information in its
possession with respect to such Fund reasonably necessary to enable the Buyer to compute the amount of its losses (if any)
disallowed under Section 743(e) of the Code. Such information shall be furnished in compliance with the requirements of IRS
Notice 2005-32 or superseding guidance issued by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
(c)Transfer Taxes. All Transfer Taxes incurred in connection with the consummation of the transactions contemplated
by this Purchase Agreement shall be borne equally by Buyer on the one hand and Seller on the other hand. Any tax returns and
other documentation that must be filed with respect to Transfer Taxes shall be prepared by the party primarily or customarily
responsible under applicable local law for filing such tax returns, and such party shall use its reasonable efforts to provide such
tax returns to the other party for review at least ten (10) Business
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Days prior to the date such tax returns are due to be filed. The Buyer and the Seller shall cooperate in the timely completion and
filing of all such tax returns. Each party shall timely pay when due all Transfer Taxes for which such party is responsible
pursuant to the first sentence of this Section 10(c) and to reimburse the other party to the extent that such other party makes a
payment of a Transfer Tax (or portion thereof) for which such party should have paid pursuant to the first sentence of this Section
10(c). Any Transfer Taxes resulting from any subsequent increase in the applicable Interest Purchase Price shall be borne in
accordance with the provisions of this Section 10(c). Any accounting, tax preparation or other administrative expenses incurred
(or to be incurred) by the Fund and charged to Buyer or the Seller related to the transfer of the Interests shall be borne equally by
Buyer on the one hand and Seller on the other, except for any such expenses as a result of a request by Buyer for tax basis
adjustments under Section 743 of the Code or related provisions which shall be borne solely by Buyer.
11.
Survival.
Each and every representation and warranty in this Purchase Agreement, the Schedules to it, the Additional Seller’s
Documents and the Additional Buyer’s Documents, and all rights of Buyer and Seller to bring any claims in respect of any breach
of any such representation or warranty contained in this Purchase Agreement, the Schedules to it, the Additional Seller’s
Documents and the Additional Buyer’s Documents, shall survive the applicable Closing and shall be fully effective and
enforceable for a period of eighteen (18) months from the applicable Closing Date, except that (a) the representations and
warranties contained in Section 5(a) (Authorization), Section 5(b) (Title), Section 5(c) (No Conflicts), Section 5(f) (Brokers),
Section 6(a) (Authorization), Section 6(b) (No Conflicts), and Section 6(e) (Brokers) shall survive until the expiration of the
applicable statute of limitations, and (b) the representations and warranties contained in Section 6(f) (Availability of Funds) shall
survive until the date that the Interest Purchase Price in respect of each Interest to be transferred to Buyer pursuant to this
Purchase Agreement has been paid to the Seller in full. To the extent that notice of an indemnity claim under Section 12 for a
breach of a representation, warranty, covenant, or agreement is properly given in writing prior to the expiration time of such
representation, warranty, covenant or agreement specified herein (if any), the parties’ indemnification rights with respect to such
representation or warranty shall survive the time at which they would otherwise expire pursuant to this Section 11 solely with
respect to the matter (and only to the extent reasonably within the scope of the matter) in such notice until such claim is finally
resolved in accordance with the terms of this Purchase Agreement. Any investigation or other examination that may be made at
any time by or on behalf of a party to which representations and warranties are made shall not limit, diminish or in any way affect
the specific representations and warranties in this Purchase Agreement, and the parties may rely on the specific representations
and warranties in this Purchase Agreement, irrespective of any information obtained by them by any investigation, examination
or otherwise.
12.
Indemnification.
(a)Indemnification by Seller. Subject to Section 11, the Seller hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the
Buyer and its affiliates and their respective officers, directors, partners, managers, members, employees, agents, successors and
permitted assigns from and against, without duplication, any and all out of pocket losses, damages, claims, suits, proceedings,
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liabilities, fees, costs and expenses (including settlement costs, interest, penalties, reasonable attorneys’ fees and any reasonable
legal or other expenses for investigation or defense of any actions or threatened actions), including any of the foregoing in
connection with a Third Party Claim (collectively, “Damages”), which are incurred or asserted as a result of (i) any failure by the
Seller to perform any of its covenants, agreements or obligations as set forth in this Purchase Agreement or the Additional
Seller’s Documents to which it is a party (unless waived in writing by the Buyer at or prior to the applicable Closing); (ii) any
inaccuracy in or breach of any of the representations or warranties of the Seller contained in this Purchase Agreement or the
Additional Seller’s Documents to which it is a party; (iii) any claim by any person, including Campbell Lutyens or NEPC, with
whom or which the Seller has, directly or indirectly, dealt for any finder’s or broker’s fee or commission in connection with the
transactions contemplated by this Purchase Agreement; (iv) any Excluded Obligation; and (v) any Buyer Excess Joint Liability.
(b)Indemnification by Buyer. Subject to Section 11, the Buyer hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the
Seller and its affiliates and their respective officers, directors, partners, managers, members, employees, agents, successors and
permitted assigns from and against any and all Damages which are incurred or asserted as a result of (i) any failure by the Buyer
to perform any of its covenants, agreements or obligations as set forth in this Purchase Agreement or the Additional Buyer’s
Documents to which it is a party; (ii) any inaccuracy in or breach of any of the representations or warranties of the Buyer
contained in this Purchase Agreement or the Additional Buyer’s Documents to which it is a party; (iii) any Taxes, fees or other
governmental charges (other than any Transfer Taxes for which it is not responsible pursuant to Section 10(c)) attributable to the
ownership or purchase by the Buyer of an Interest on or after the Closing (except for any Excluded Obligations); (iv) any claim
by any person (including MFAM, but other than Campbell Lutyens or NEPC) with whom or which the Buyer has, directly or
indirectly, dealt for any finder’s or broker’s fee or commission in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Purchase
Agreement; (v) any and all liabilities, duties and obligations assumed by Buyer pursuant to Section 3(e) of this Purchase
Agreement (other than Excluded Obligations); and (vi) any Seller Excess Joint Liability.
(c)Limitations on Indemnification.
(i)
Seller. Notwithstanding anything in Section 12(a) to the contrary, (A) Seller shall not be obligated to
provide indemnification for Damages in respect of claims made by Buyer for indemnification under Section 12(a)(ii) above
unless the total of all Damages in respect of claims made by Buyer for indemnification under Section 12(a)(ii) shall exceed 1% of
the aggregate Interest Purchase Prices (the “Threshold”) in the aggregate, whereupon the total amount of such Damages from the
first U.S. Dollar and without regard to the Threshold shall be recoverable by Buyer in accordance with the terms hereof, and (B)
the maximum amount payable by Seller to Buyer for indemnification for Damages under Section 12(a)(ii) shall not exceed the
aggregate Interest Purchase Prices paid to Seller (the “Maximum Amount”); provided, however, that Buyer shall not be subject to
any limitation pursuant to this Section 12(c)(i) or otherwise, and shall be entitled to U.S. Dollar- for-U.S. Dollar recovery from
the Seller, for Damages arising out of or in connection with (w) fraud, intentional misrepresentation or a deliberate or willful
breach by Seller of any of its representations and warranties under this Purchase Agreement, (x) the breach by Seller
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of any of the representations or warranties contained in Section 5(a), Section 5(b) or Section 5(f), or (y) any Excluded
Obligations or (z) any Buyer Excess Joint Liability.
(ii)
Buyer. Notwithstanding anything in Section 12(b) to the contrary, (A) Buyer shall not be obligated to
provide indemnification for Damages in respect of claims made by Seller for indemnification under Section 12(b)(ii) above
unless the total of all Damages in respect of claims made by Seller for indemnification under Section 12(b)(ii) shall exceed the
Threshold in the aggregate, whereupon the total amount of such Damages from the first U.S. Dollar and without regard to the
Threshold shall be recoverable by Seller in accordance with the terms hereof, and (B) the maximum amount payable by Buyer to
Seller for indemnification for Damages under Section 12(b)(ii) shall not exceed the Maximum Amount; provided, however, that
Seller shall not be subject to any limitation pursuant to this Section 12(c)(ii) or otherwise, and shall be entitled to U.S. Dollar-
for-U.S. Dollar recovery from the Buyer, for Damages arising out of or in connection with (w) fraud, intentional
misrepresentation or a deliberate or willful breach by Buyer of any of its representations and warranties under this Purchase
Agreement, (x) the breach by Buyer of any of the representations or warranties contained in Section 6(a), Section 6(e), or Section
6(f), (y) any obligation or liability assumed by Buyer under Section 3(e) or (z) any Seller Excess Joint Liability.
(d)Procedure for Claims.
(i)
If a person entitled to assert a claim for indemnification under this Purchase Agreement shall receive
written notice of the assertion by any person not a party to this Purchase Agreement of any claim or of the commencement of any
action or proceeding (a “Third Party Claim”) with respect to which Seller or Buyer is obligated to provide indemnification, the
indemnified party (the “Indemnitee”) shall give the indemnifying party (the “Indemnitor”) prompt written notice after becoming
aware of such Third Party Claim. The failure of the Indemnitee to give notice as provided in this Section 12(d)(i) shall not relieve
the Indemnitor of its obligations for indemnification under this Purchase Agreement, except to the extent that the failure has
materially and adversely affected the rights of the Indemnitor. The notice from the Indemnitee shall describe the Third Party
Claim in reasonable detail, and shall attach a copy of any demand, summons, complaint or other court or arbitration papers that
Indemnitee has received with respect to such Third Party Claim.
(ii)
The Indemnitor may elect to compromise or defend, at the Indemnitor’s own expense and by the
Indemnitor’s own counsel, any Third Party Claim. The Indemnitee shall promptly cooperate, at Indemnitor’s expense, in any
reasonable investigation that Indemnitor shall undertake to determine whether to compromise or defend any Third Party Claim. If
the Indemnitor elects to compromise or defend a Third Party Claim, it shall, within thirty (30) days (or sooner, if the nature of the
Third Party Claim so requires), notify the Indemnitee in writing of its intent to do so, and the Indemnitee shall reasonably
cooperate in the compromise of, or defense against, the Third Party Claim, and the Indemnitee shall not consent to entry of any
judgment or enter into any settlement, except with the written consent of the Indemnitor which shall not be unreasonably
withheld. The Indemnitor shall pay the Indemnitee’s actual out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with its cooperation.
After notice from the Indemnitor to the Indemnitee of its election to assume the defense of a Third Party Claim, the Indemnitor
shall not be liable to the Indemnitee under this Purchase Agreement for any legal expenses subsequently incurred by the
Indemnitee in
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connection with defense of the Third Party Claim; provided that, if the Indemnitee is advised that representation of both parties
by the same counsel would be inappropriate under the applicable standards of professional conduct, the Indemnitee shall have the
right to employ separate counsel, and in that event the reasonable out-of-pocket fees and expenses of such separate counsel shall
be paid by the Indemnitor. The Indemnitor shall not consent to entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement, except with the
written consent of the Indemnitee (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld) if such judgment or settlement provides for
anything other than money damages or other money payments for which the Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification under this
Purchase Agreement or which does not contain as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or plaintiff to the
Indemnitee of a release from all liability in respect of the Third Party Claim. If the Indemnitor elects not to defend against a Third
Party Claim, or fails to notify the Indemnitee of its election as provided in this Section 12(d)(ii), the Indemnitee may pay,
compromise or defend such Third Party Claim on behalf of, and for the account and risk of, the Indemnitor. In such event, the
Indemnitor may participate in the defense of such Third Party Claim, and Indemnitee shall not consent to entry of any judgment
or enter into any settlement, except with the written consent of the Indemnitor (which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld). Any indemnification payment shall be treated for tax purposes as an adjustment to the applicable Interest Purchase
Price(s), to the extent such characterization is proper and permissible under applicable tax law.
(iii)
If there is a reasonable likelihood that a Third Party Claim may materially and adversely affect the
Indemnitee, other than as a result of money damages or other money payments for which the Indemnitee is entitled to
indemnification hereunder, the Indemnitee will have the right, after consultation with the Indemnitor and at the reasonable cost
and expense of the Indemnitee, to assume the defense of the Third Party Claim in lieu of the Indemnitor with counsel reasonably
acceptable to the Indemnitor. In such event, the Indemnitor may participate in the defense of such Third Party Claim, and no
Indemnitee shall consent to entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement, except with the written consent of the Indemnitor
(which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed or conditioned).
(e)Procedure for Non-Third Party Claims. With respect to any claim for indemnification hereunder which does not result
from a Third Party Claim, the Indemnitor shall have a period of thirty (30 days after receipt of written notice from the Indemnitee
within which to respond to the Indemnitee. If the Indemnitor does not respond within the thirty (30 day period, the Indemnitor
shall be deemed to have accepted responsibility to make payment and shall have no further right to contest the validity of such
claim. If the Indemnitor does respond within the thirty (30) day period and rejects the claim in whole or in part, the Indemnitee
shall be free to pursue such remedies as may be available to the Indemnitee under applicable law (subject to the terms of this
Purchase Agreement).
(f) Reduction of Damages. If the amount of any Damages shall, at any time subsequent to payment pursuant to this
Section 12, be reduced by insurance, recovery, settlement or otherwise, the amount of such reduction, less any expenses incurred
by the Indemnitee in connection therewith, shall promptly be repaid by the Indemnitee to the Indemnitor.
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(g)Remedies Exclusive. Subject to Section 17(l), the remedies provided in this Section 12 shall be the sole and exclusive
remedy against a party for any Damages arising under this Purchase Agreement or any other document, certificate or instrument
delivered pursuant to this Purchase Agreement; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 12(g) shall limit in any way any
remedy at law or equity to which a party may be entitled as a result of fraud or intentional misrepresentation or deliberate and
willful breach by the other party of any of their representations and warranties, covenants or agreements under this Purchase
Agreement.
(h)Mitigation. Nothing in this Purchase Agreement restricts or limits the Buyer’s or Seller’s general obligation at law to
mitigate any Damages which it may incur in consequence of a matter giving rise to indemnification obligations under this
Purchase Agreement.
(i) No Consequential Damages. Neither Buyer nor the Seller shall be liable to each other for consequential, punitive or
indirect or incidental Damages, or special damages in connection with its indemnification obligations under this Section 12,
except to the extent payments in respect of such indemnification obligations are for Damages owed by an indemnified party to a
third party.
(j) Foreign Currency Treatment. Any Damages with respect to an Interest shall be determined and paid in U.S. Dollars
after having been converted from any non-U.S. Dollar currency, to the extent applicable, at the Exchange Rate on the date of any
final determination by a court of competent jurisdiction or agreement by the Buyer and the Seller of the amount of any such
Damages.
13.
Confidentiality.
(a)All information furnished in writing by either party to this Purchase Agreement to the other party to this Purchase
Agreement in connection with this Purchase Agreement or any transfer agreement or assignment and assumption agreement and
the transactions contemplated hereunder or thereunder shall be kept confidential by the receiving party and shall be used by the
receiving party only in connection with this Purchase Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, except to the extent
that such information (i) is information which the receiving party can demonstrate was already known to the receiving party
when received without any breach of any obligation of confidentiality to the knowledge of the receiving party, (ii) at the time of
disclosure or thereafter becomes lawfully obtainable from other sources through no act or failure to act on the part of the
receiving party, (iii) is made to the Fund or a Manager to the extent necessary to obtain the Approvals, (iv) is disclosed with the
consent of the party who furnished such information, (v) is disclosed to a party’s (or any affiliate of such party’s) officers,
directors, partners, attorneys, administrators (and their officers, directors, employees and agents), advisors (including NEPC,
Campbell Lutyens and MFAM) and employees who, in each case (A) are under an obligation to keep such information
confidential and (B) require such information for the purpose of consummating the transactions contemplated by this Purchase
Agreement, or (vi) is required to be disclosed by court order, applicable law or regulation or in any document to be filed with any
federal, state, municipal or other governmental or quasi-governmental or regulatory or quasi-regulatory department, commission,
board, bureau, organization, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, or in connection with any litigation; provided that in
the case of clause (vi),
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the receiving party shall disclose only so much of the confidential information as is legally required. The parties shall use their
respective reasonable efforts and establish reasonable precautions to ensure that their principals, agents and employees abide by
the terms of this Section 13(a). Any breach of this Purchase Agreement by any party’s officers, directors, partners, shareholders,
or members, principals, agents, employees and advisors shall be deemed to be a breach of this Purchase Agreement by such party
and such party will be responsible for any such breach.
(b)Without the prior consent of the other party, neither the Seller, on the one hand, nor Buyer, on the other hand, will
disclose the terms of this Purchase Agreement (including, without limitation, any Interest Purchase Price) or the transactions
contemplated hereunder, or the identity of the parties hereto, to any person (including the Managers), except that such disclosure
may be made (i) to a party’s (or any affiliate of such party’s) officers, directors, partners, attorneys, administrators (and their
officers, directors, employees and agents), advisors (including NEPC, Campbell Lutyens and MFAM), and employees who
require such information for the purpose of consummating the transactions contemplated by this Purchase Agreement and who
are under an obligation to keep such information confidential, (ii) to a federal, state, municipal or other governmental or quasi-
governmental or regulatory or quasi-regulatory department, commission, board, bureau, organization, agency or instrumentality,
domestic or foreign, or pension or insurance regulator, in each case, with jurisdiction over a party hereto, (iii) in any filing
required to be made with any federal, state, municipal or other governmental or quasi-governmental or regulatory or quasi-
regulatory department, commission, board, bureau, organization, agency or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, (iv) as otherwise
required by law, or (v) to a Fund (and its limited partners, members, unitholders, or shareholders) and its Manager to the extent
necessary to obtain Approvals, provided that the disclosing party shall remain responsible for any disclosure by such parties.
Buyer and the Seller will cooperate with each other to make any necessary disclosure to the partners, members, unitholders, or
shareholders of the Funds in which the Seller owns an Interest in connection with any right of first refusal, right of co-sale, or
right of first offer (or similar right) under the applicable Portfolio Property Agreements.
(c)Notwithstanding any other provision of this Purchase Agreement to the contrary, to comply with United States
Treasury Regulation Section 1.6011-4(b)(3), each of the parties hereto (and any employee, representative, or other agent of such
party) may disclose to any and all persons, without limitation of any kind, the United States federal tax treatment and tax
structure of any transactions contemplated by this Purchase Agreement, it being understood and agreed, for this purpose (i) the
name of, or any other identifying information regarding, (A) the parties hereto, (B) any of the Funds or any existing or future
investors (or any affiliates thereof) in the Funds, or (C) any investments or transactions entered into by the Funds, or (ii) any
performance information relating to the Funds or their investments, does not constitute such treatment or tax structure
information. The parties agree that the disclosure allowed under this Section 13(c) shall only be to the extent required by
applicable United States tax law (including applicable United States Treasury Regulations) and that only the minimum amount of
information necessary to comply with applicable United States tax law (including applicable Treasury Regulations) may be
disclosed.
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14.
Nonassignable Interests.
If the sale, assignment or transfer of all or any portion of the Portfolio Property (other than rights afforded pursuant to a
side letter), or a request for permission to sell, assign or transfer all or any portion of the Portfolio Property would require the
consent of any other party pursuant to the relevant Portfolio Property Agreement or pursuant to applicable laws, rules or
regulations, then this Purchase Agreement shall not constitute a contract to sell, assign or transfer such Portfolio Property, or such
affected part thereof, until such time as such consent has been received or the requirement therefor duly waived to the extent that
an attempted sale, assignment or transfer without such consent or wavier would (a) constitute a breach of the relevant Portfolio
Property Agreement, (b) create rights in others not desired by the Seller or the Buyer, or (c) create rights in third parties against
the Seller or Buyer. The Buyer and the Seller shall cooperate and use commercially reasonable efforts to procure all Approvals
which may be required in order to assign the Portfolio Property and, if applicable, to admit Buyer as a substitute limited partner
(of each Fund that is organized as a limited partnership) or substitute member, shareholder or unitholder (of each Fund that is
organized as a limited liability company, corporation, company, or other similar entity) of each such Fund.
15.
Termination.
(a)By Mutual Consent. This Purchase Agreement may be terminated and the transactions contemplated by it abandoned,
with respect to any Portfolio Property not transferred to the Buyer prior to such termination, at any time before the Final Closing
pursuant to the mutual written consent of Buyer and Seller for any reason and the Buyer shall have no further obligation to buy,
and the Seller shall have no further obligations to sell, any Portfolio Property not purchased by and transferred to Buyer prior to
such termination of this Purchase Agreement.
(b)By Buyer or Seller. This Purchase Agreement may be terminated and the transactions contemplated by it abandoned,
with respect to any Portfolio Property not transferred to the Buyer prior to such termination, by written notice from Buyer to
Seller, or from Seller to Buyer, (i) in the event of a material breach by the Seller or Buyer, respectively, of any representation,
warranty, covenant or agreement contained in this Purchase Agreement which is not or cannot be cured within ten (10) Business
Days after written notice of the breach is given to the party committing the breach; or (ii) if the Final Closing does not occur on
or before the Final Closing Deadline (or such later date as may be agreed upon in writing by Buyer and Seller); provided,
however, that the right to terminate this Purchase Agreement under the foregoing clause (ii) shall not be available to a party if
such party’s breach of this Purchase Agreement has been the cause of or resulted in the failure of the Final Closing to occur on or
before the Final Closing Deadline, it being understood and agreed that a failure to satisfy any of the conditions set forth in
Sections 8(c) and 9(c) shall not be deemed a “breach or failure to fulfill any obligation” by any party. Termination of this
Purchase Agreement pursuant to this Section 15 shall not affect the validity of the assignment of any Interest consummated prior
to such termination or the rights and obligations of the parties with respect to any such Interest.
(c)Survival. If this Purchase Agreement is terminated, no party to this Purchase Agreement will have any liability or
further obligation to the other party pursuant to this Purchase
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Agreement with respect to any Portfolio Property (or portion thereof) that has not been transferred to Buyer; provided, however,
that the agreements of Seller and Buyer contained in Sections 13 and 17 shall survive such termination; and provided, further,
that if termination results from intentional misrepresentation or a deliberate or willful breach of this Purchase Agreement of a
party, such party will remain liable for any and all costs, expenses, damages incurred or suffered by the other party as a direct
result of such intentional misrepresentation or deliberate or willful breach; and provided, further, that that nothing in this Section
15 shall affect the rights and obligations of the parties with respect to any and all Portfolio Property that has been transferred to
Buyer prior to such termination.
16.
Post Closing Notices.
(a)From and after each Closing until the second anniversary thereof, the Seller shall promptly forward to Buyer any
notices (other than any Advisory Committee Material) or distributions (in cash or otherwise) received after such Closing by the
Seller from a Fund related to an Interest assigned to Buyer at such Closing hereunder; provided that Seller shall not be required to
forward refunds that are received by Seller that are attributable to Tax or other withholdings (if any) prior to such Closing that
have been borne by Seller. The Seller shall remit any distributions in cash, securities or other property pursuant to the preceding
sentence to the Buyer within twenty (20) Business Days of receipt thereof, other than those that are refunds attributable to Tax or
other withholdings (if any) prior to such Closing that have been borne by Seller.
(b)From and after each Closing until the second anniversary thereof, if and solely to the extent that the Buyer receives a
distribution notice in relation to the Interest acquired by the Buyer pursuant to this Purchase Agreement which expressly contains
a statement that some or all of the distribution forming the subject of such notice is or represents a refund of Taxes withheld from
a distribution to the Seller or otherwise treated as distributed to the Seller on or prior to the applicable Closing Date in relation to
such Interest (the amount of the refund referred to in such express statement being, the “Withholding Tax Refund”), the Buyer
shall, within twenty (20) Business Days, notify the Seller and remit an amount equal to such Withholding Tax Refund (net of any
taxes of the Buyer attributable to such Withholding Tax Refund) to the Seller in such form (cash or non-cash) as the Buyer
received such distribution from the Fund.
17.
General Provisions.
(a)Expenses. Except as otherwise specified herein, including Section 10(c), all fees and expenses incurred in connection
with this Purchase Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereunder, including all fees of counsel, administrators,
accountants, finders and brokers (other than Campbell Lutyens, the fees and expenses of which shall be paid by Seller), shall be
borne by the party incurring the same. Buyer, on the one hand, and the Seller, on the other hand, shall each pay 50% of all fees
charged by a Fund, a Manager or its or their respective counsel in connection with the assignment or transfer by the Seller to
Buyer of the applicable Portfolio Property, as well as any expenses required to be reimbursed to such Fund, Manager or counsel
thereof with respect to any such assignment or transfer by the Seller contemplated herein (it being understood and agreed that
such expenses shall be paid on or before the applicable Closings to the
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extent necessary to receive the applicable Approvals on or before such Closings); provided, however, that (i) all expenses, fees
and costs arising out of, related to or in connection with the negotiation, preparation, drafting, execution, delivery or performance
of any side letter, letter agreement or similar agreement or arrangement between such Fund (or any Manager or counsel thereof)
and Buyer, (ii) all organizational and operating expenses, fees and costs with respect to the Buyer, and (iii) all expenses fees and
costs relating to any legal opinion required by any Manager or Fund in connection with the transactions contemplated hereunder
shall be borne solely by Buyer (and not by Seller).
(b)Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications required or permitted under this Purchase
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given and received when delivered by hand or courier,
when received by e-mail transmission, or three (3) days after the date when posted by air mail, with postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
(i)
If to Seller, to:
Kodak Retirement Income Plan
343 State Street
Rochester, NY 14650
Attn: [* * *]
Email: [* * *]
with copies to (which shall not constitute notice):
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
101 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10178
United States of America
Attention: [* * *]
Email: [* * *]
or to such other person or address as Seller shall furnish to Buyer in writing.
(ii)
If to Buyer, to:
Mastercard Foundation
c/o Mastercard Foundation Asset Management Corporation
250 Yonge Street, Suite 2400
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5B 2L7
Attn: [* * *]
Email: [* * *]
with copies to (which shall not constitute notice):
Torys LLP
1114 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd Floor
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New York, New York
10036-7703
Attn: [* * *]
Email: [* * *]
or to such other person or address as Buyer shall furnish to Seller in writing.
(c)Assignment. This Purchase Agreement and all of its provisions shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the
parties and their respective successors and assigns. This Purchase Agreement may not be assigned without the prior written
consent of each of the parties hereto.
(d)Governing Law; Jurisdiction; Waiver of Jury Trial. This Purchase Agreement, and all claims or causes of action
(whether in contract, tort or statute) that may be based upon, arise out of or relate to this Purchase Agreement, or the negotiation,
execution or performance of this Purchase Agreement (including any claim or cause of action based upon, arising out of or
related to any representation or warranty made in or in connection with this Purchase Agreement or as an inducement to enter
into this Purchase Agreement), shall be governed by, and enforced in accordance with, the internal laws of the State of New
York, without giving effect to any laws, rules or provisions of the State of New York that would cause the application of the laws
rules or provisions of any jurisdiction other than the State of New York. Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or
relating to this Purchase Agreement or the interpretation, breach, termination or validity or any dispute regarding pre-contractual
or non-contractual rights or obligations arising out of or relating to it hereof shall be resolved exclusively by state or federal
courts located in New York County, New York, United States of America. EACH OF THE PARTIES HEREBY WAIVES, TO
THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY RIGHT IT MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN
RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION AS BETWEEN THE PARTIES DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ARISING OUT OF,
UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PURCHASE AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED
HEREBY OR DISPUTES RELATING THERETO. Each of the parties (i) certifies that no representative, agent or attorney of the
other party has represented, expressly or otherwise that such other party would not, in the event of litigation, seek to enforce the
foregoing waiver and (ii) acknowledges that it and the other party have been induced to enter into this agreement by, among other
things, the mutual waivers and certifications in this Section 17(d).
(e)Counterparts. This Purchase Agreement may be executed in two or more identical counterparts, each of which shall
be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed signature
page of this Purchase Agreement, or any of the Additional Buyer’s Documents or the Additional Seller’s Documents, by
electronic mail in portable document format (PDF), or via DocuSign (or other similar electronic signature platform) will be as
legally binding and effective as delivery of a manually executed signature page of this Purchase Agreement, or any of the
Additional Buyer’s Documents or the Additional Seller’s Documents and shall be treated in all respects as an original.
(f) Interpretation. The headings of the Sections and Subsections of this Purchase Agreement are inserted for convenience
only and shall not constitute a part of or affect in any way
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the meaning or interpretation of this Purchase Agreement. The words “include,” “includes” and “including” when used in this
Purchase Agreement shall be deemed in each case to be followed by the words “without limitation.” The word “affiliate” shall
mean, with respect to a first person, any other person controlling or controlled by such first person, or any other person under
common control with such first person. The word “person” shall mean any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability
company, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization or government or any agency or
political subdivision thereof. Defined terms used in this Purchase Agreement shall have the same meaning whether defined or
used herein in the singular or the plural, as the case may be. All references in this Purchase Agreement or any Exhibit, Schedule,
or Appendix hereto to “Dollars”, “U.S. Dollars”, “USD”, or “$” shall mean the United States Dollar, the official currency of the
United States of America.
(g)Entire Agreement. This Purchase Agreement, including the Schedules to this Purchase Agreement, and the other
documents and certificates delivered pursuant to the terms of this Purchase Agreement set forth the entire agreement and
understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Purchase Agreement and supersede all prior agreements,
promises, covenants, arrangements, communications, representations or warranties, whether oral or written, by any officer,
employee or representative of any party.
(h)Amendment; Waiver. This Purchase Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument executed by Seller and
Buyer. Any failure of Buyer to comply with any obligation, agreement or condition under this Purchase Agreement may only be
waived in writing by Seller, and any such failure by Seller may only be waived in writing by Buyer, but any such waiver shall not
operate as a waiver of, or estoppel with respect to, any subsequent or other failure. No failure by a party to take any action against
any breach of this Purchase Agreement or default by the other party shall constitute a waiver of such party’s right to enforce any
provision of this Purchase Agreement or to take any such action. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Seller may update and
amend the amounts reflected in Schedule II to reflect Distributions or Capital Contributions occurring after the date of this
Purchase Agreement and on or prior to the Closing Date, and any such update and amendment shall supersede all prior versions
of such Schedule for all purposes of this Purchase Agreement.
(i) Third Parties. Nothing in this Purchase Agreement, expressed or implied, is intended, or shall be construed, to confer
upon or give to any person or entity other than the parties and their successors or permitted assigns, any rights or remedies under
or by reason of this Purchase Agreement, provided, however, that NEPC and Campbell Lutyens are third-party beneficiaries for
all purposes of Section 6(c) and MFAM is a third-party beneficiary for all purposes of Section 5(k). For the avoidance of doubt,
the Managers and the Funds shall not be third-party beneficiaries of this Purchase Agreement.
(j) Publicity. Except as may otherwise be required by law, no press release, publicity release or announcement
concerning this Purchase Agreement or the transactions contemplated by this Purchase Agreement shall be made by Seller
without the prior written consent of Buyer or by Buyer without the prior written consent of Seller.
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(k)Additional Documents and Acts. Each of the parties agrees to execute and deliver such additional documents,
certificates and instruments, and to perform such additional acts, as may be reasonably requested and as may be necessary or
appropriate to carry out the provisions of this Purchase Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated by this
Purchase Agreement.
(l) Specific Performance. Each party hereto hereby acknowledges that monetary damages may not be a sufficient remedy
if either party fails to perform any of its material obligations under this Purchase Agreement. In such event, the non-breaching
party shall have the right to seek specific performance of this Purchase Agreement.
(m)Resolution of Conflicts. In the event of any inconsistency or conflict between the terms and provisions of this
Purchase Agreement and the terms and provisions of any transfer agreement, assignment and assumption agreement or other
document executed by the parties hereto in connection with obtaining the Approvals (whether executed on or after the date of this
Purchase Agreement), as between the Buyer and the Seller, the terms and provisions of this Purchase Agreement shall control
and govern (notwithstanding any other agreement the parties hereto may have jointly or separately made with any Manager or
any Fund).
(n)No Presumption Regarding Drafting. Each party hereto acknowledges that it and its counsel has reviewed this
Purchase Agreement prior to its execution and that changes were made to this Purchase Agreement based upon its and its
counsel’s comments. If any disputes arise with respect to the interpretation of any provision of this Purchase Agreement, the
provision shall be deemed to have been drafted by all of the parties and shall not be construed against any party on the basis that
the party was responsible for drafting that provision.
(o)Severability. If any term, provision, agreement, covenant or restriction of this Purchase Agreement is held by a court
of competent jurisdiction or other authority to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms, provisions,
agreements, covenants and restrictions of this Purchase Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be
affected, impaired, or invalidated so long as the economic or legal substance of the transactions contemplated hereby is not
affected in any manner materially adverse to any party hereto (and, in particular, there is no reduction or change to the Interest
Purchase Prices payable to the Seller or the timing thereof or to the Buyer’s purchase of the applicable Interests). Upon such a
determination, the parties shall negotiate in good faith to modify this Purchase Agreement so as to effect the original intent of the
parties as closely as possible in a reasonably acceptable manner in order that the transactions contemplated hereby may be
consummated as originally contemplated to the fullest extent possible.
(p)Schedules. The schedules attached hereto (as the same may be updated from time to time after the date hereof solely
pursuant the terms hereof, each a “Schedule” and collectively, the “Schedules”) are incorporated herein and expressly made a
part of this Purchase Agreement as though completely set forth herein. Capitalized terms used in a Schedule and not otherwise
defined therein have the meanings given to them in this Purchase Agreement. The Schedules have been arranged for purposes of
convenience in separately titled sections; provided, however, each Schedule shall be deemed to incorporate by reference all
information disclosed in any Schedule to
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the extent it is reasonably apparent on its face that such disclosure is applicable to such other Schedule, notwithstanding the fact
that a particular Section of this Purchase Agreement may or may not make reference to a specific Schedule. In addition, matters
reflected in a Schedule are not necessarily limited to matters required by this Purchase Agreement to be reflected in such
Schedule. Any such additional matters are set forth for informational purposes only and do not necessarily include other matters
of a similar nature.
[Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank]
Signature Page to Agreement of Purchase and Sale
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Purchase Agreement, acting by their duly authorized agents, as
of the date first above written.
The decision to participate in the investment, any representations
made herein by the participant, and any actions taken hereunder by
the participant has/ have been made solely at the direction of the
investment fiduciary who has sole investment discretion with respect
to this investment.
SELLER:
TRUST UNDER THE KODAK RETIREMENT
INCOME PLAN (F/K/A KODAK RETIREMENT
INCOME PLAN TRUST)
By: The Bank of New York Mellon, solely in its
capacity as Directed Trustee
(a directed by the Investment Fiduciary), and not in its
individual capacity
By: [* * *]
Name:
[* * *]
Title:
As Agent
BUYER:
MASTERCARD FOUNDATION
By: Mastercard Foundation Asset Management
Corporation, its investment manager
By: [* * *]
Name:
[* * *]
Title:
Chief Investment Officer
Schedule I
Fund (and related Interest)
Hed
ge
Fun
d
(Yes/
No)
Cut
Off
Date
Percentage
of Seller’s
Total
Interest in
the Fund
(other than
any Hedge
Fund) to
be
Transferre
d
Capital
Commitmen
t (in Fund
Currency)
Capital
Account
Balance as
of the Cut
Off Date (in
Fund
Currency)
Remaining
Capital
Commitme
nt (in Fund
Currency)
Purchase
Price
Allocation
(in Fund
Currency)
Purchase Price
Allocation (in
U.S. Dollars)
[* * *]
Purchase Price (EUR):
-
-
-
-
Purchase Price (GBP)
17,400,000.0
0
8,160,689.00
11,962,105.0
0
7,374,418.88
Purchase Price (USD):
1,007,015,24
2.00
754,071,263.
73
126,442,947.
59
541,279,359.
00
550,588,087.95
Note: Utilizing Exchange Rate as of the Cut Off Date where applicable; GBP to USD of 1.2623 as of March 29th 2024
Schedule I Continued
List of Side Pocket Investments
Name of Hedge Fund
Name of Side Pocket Investment
Cut Off Date
[* * *]
Schedule II
Distributions after the Cut Off Date
Sorted by date
Interest
Date
Value (in Fund
Currency)
Value (in U.S. Dollars)
[* * *]
Total (EUR):
-
-
Total (GBP):
-
-
Total (USD):
32,460,940.10
32,460,940.10
Schedule II Continued
Capital Contributions after the Cut Off Date
Sorted by date
Interest
Date
Value (in Fund Currency)
Value (in U.S.
Dollars)
[* * *]
Total (EUR):
-
Total (GBP):
1,473,684.21
Total (USD):
18,391,008.79
20,252,419.32
Note: Utilizing Exchange Rates as of respective contribution dates where applicable; GBP to USD of 1.2454 on April 17th 2024; GBP to USD of 1.2867
on July 26th 2024
Schedule III
Delivery and Wire Transfer Instructions
See Attached
[* * *]
Exhibit A
Buyer’s Closing Certificate
_______________ (the “Buyer”), pursuant to Section 8 of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale dated as of _________, 2024 (the
“Purchase Agreement”) by and between Buyer, on the one hand, and [INSERT NAME] (“Seller”), on the other hand, hereby
certifies to the Seller as follows:
1.
Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties of Buyer contained in the Purchase Agreement
and in the Additional Buyer’s Documents to which Buyer is a party with respect to the Interest(s) being transferred by the Seller
to Buyer as of the date hereof are true and accurate in all material respects (disregarding any “materiality”, “material adverse
effect” or words of similar import), in each case as of the date when made and at and as of the date hereof as though such
representations and warranties were made at and as of the date hereof, except in each case to the extent that they expressly refer
to an earlier or specific time, in which case they were true and correct in all material respects as of such time.
2.
Performance. Buyer has performed in all material respects all agreements and obligations and complied with all
conditions required by the Purchase Agreement and any Additional Buyer’s Documents to which it is a party to be performed or
complied with by Buyer at or prior to the date hereof.
Capitalized terms used in this certificate which are not otherwise defined have the meanings given to them in the
Purchase Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Buyer’s Closing Certificate this ___ day of ________,
2024.
BUYER:
[NAME OF BUYER]
By:
Name:
Title:
Exhibit B
Seller’s Closing Certificate
[INSERT NAME] (the “Seller”) pursuant to Section 9 of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale dated as of _________, 2024
(the “Purchase Agreement”) by and between Seller, on the one hand, and ____________ (the “Buyer”), on the other hand, hereby
certifies to Buyer as follows with respect to Seller:
1.
Representations and Warranties. The representations and warranties of Seller contained in the Purchase Agreement
and in the Additional Seller’s Documents to which it is a party with respect to the Interest(s) being transferred by Seller to Buyer
as of the date hereof are true and accurate in all material respects (disregarding any “materiality”, “material adverse effect” or
words of similar import), in each case as of the date when made and at and as of the date hereof (as modified in terms of the
amount and timing of any Distributions and Capital Contributions by the latest delivered Pre-Closing Notice and amended
Schedule II in each case in accordance with the terms of the Purchase Agreement) as though such representations and warranties
were made at and as of the date hereof, except in each case to the extent that they expressly refer to an earlier or specific time, in
which case they were true and correct in all material respects as of such time.
2.
Performance. Seller has performed in all material respects all agreements and obligations and complied with all
conditions required by the Purchase Agreement and any Additional Seller’s Documents to which it is a party to be performed or
complied with by Seller at or prior to the date hereof.
Capitalized terms used in this certificate which are not otherwise defined have the meanings given to them in the
Purchase Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Seller’s Closing Certificate this ___ day of ________,
2024.
SELLER:
[INSERT NAME]
By:
Name:
Title:
Exhibit C
[LETTERHEAD]
[INSERT DATE]
[INSERT BUYER CONTACT DETAILS]
Pre-Closing Notice
Ladies and Gentlemen:
This Pre-Closing Notice is delivered pursuant to the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, dated [INSERT DATE] (the “Purchase
Agreement”), by and between [SELLER] (the “Seller”) and [BUYER] (the “Buyer”). Capitalized terms used herein, but not
defined herein, shall have the respective meanings given to such terms in the Purchase Agreement.
In accordance with Section 3(b) of the Purchase Agreement, we hereby notify you that:
1.
The Closing Date for the Interests set forth on Appendix A hereto shall be on [INSERT DATE].
2.
The corresponding Interest Purchase Price as of the date hereof for each such Interest has been calculated in Appendix A,
attached hereto, in the manner described in Section 4 of the Purchase Agreement on the basis of the information
available to us at the time of calculation.
3.
Appendix B sets forth a list, for each Interest to be sold on the anticipated Closing Date, of each of the Capital
Contributions after the Cut Off Date through the anticipated Closing Date and each of the Distributions received after the
Cut Off Date through the anticipated Closing Date for which we are aware.
4.
Wiring instructions for the account designated by the Seller to which the Interest Purchase Price for each such Interest
shall be paid are set forth on Appendix C attached hereto.
Sincerely,
[INSERT NAME]
By: ___________________________
Name:
Title:
Appendix A
[Note: only list Interests to be transferred at Closing]
Fund
(and
related
Interest)
Fund
Type
Hedg
e
Fund
(Yes/
No)
Cut
Off
Date
Percentage of
Seller’s Total
Interest in the
Fund (other
than any
Hedge Fund)
to be
Transferred
Capital
Commitment
(in Fund
Currency)
Capital
Account
Balance
as of the
Cut Off
Date (in
Fund
Currenc
y)
Remaining
Capital
Commitme
nt (in Fund
Currency)
Purchase
Price
Allocatio
n (in
Fund
Currency
)
Purchase
Price
Allocatio
n (in U.S.
Dollars)
Capital
Contributions
(in Fund
Currency)
Capital
Contributions
(in U.S.
Dollars)
Distributions
(in Fund
Currency)
Distributions
(in U.S.
Dollars)
Interest
Purchase
Price (as
adjusted)
(in Fund
Currenc
y)
Interest
Purchase
Price (as
adjusted)
(in U.S.
Dollars)
TOTALS
Appendix A Continued
List of Side Pocket Investments
Name of Hedge Fund
Name of Side Pocket Investment
Cut Off Date
Appendix B
Distributions after the Cut Off Date (sorted by Fund)
Interest
Date
Value (in Fund
Currency)
Value (in U.S. Dollars)
Appendix B Continued
Capital Contributions after the Cut Off Date (sorted by Fund)
Interest
Date
Value (in Fund Currency)
Value (in U.S. Dollars)
Appendix C
Wiring Instructions
Set forth below are the wiring instructions on behalf of the Seller in connection with the sale of the Interest[s].
Bank:
Address:
ABA
SWIFT:
Credit Name:
Credit Account#
Further Credit:
Exhibit 19
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
POLICY ON INSIDER TRADING
This policy supersedes all previous insider trading policies and any addenda or supplements adopted by the Board of Directors
of Eastman Kodak Company (including its direct and indirect subsidiaries, the “Company”). This policy is administered by the
Company’s General Counsel or his or her designee (the “Securities Trading Compliance Officer”).
Introduction
Federal and state securities laws generally prohibit any person who is aware of material non-public information about a
company or its securities from purchasing or selling or making other transfers of the securities of that company in violation of
duty. These laws also prohibit such person from disclosing material non-public information to other persons who then trade on
the basis of that information.
The purpose of this Policy on Insider Trading (this “Policy”) is to help the Company and the Company Insiders (as
defined below) comply with the insider trading laws and to avoid circumstances where the Company and the Company Insiders
could be perceived to have violated those laws. Violations of the insider trading laws can result in serious liabilities and both
civil and criminal penalties.
It is your responsibility to comply with the insider trading laws and this Policy. If you have questions about this Policy,
please contact our Securities Trading Compliance Officer. Information on how to contact the Securities Trading Compliance
Officer is set forth under the heading “Company Assistance – Information about the Securities Trading Compliance Officer.”
Persons Subject to This Policy
If you are a director, officer, or employee of the Company or a contractor or consultant who has access to material non-
public information concerning the Company and/or other publicly traded companies conducting business with the Company
whom the Company has notified as such (collectively, “Company Insiders”), then this Policy applies to you. Unless otherwise
indicated, the use of “you” throughout this Policy refers to Company Insiders.
This Policy also applies to your family members who reside with you, anyone else who lives with you, any family
members who do not live with you but whose transactions in Company Securities (defined below) are subject to your influence or
control (such as parents or children who consult with you before they trade in Company Securities) (collectively, “your
household”) and
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any entity whose transactions in Company Securities are controlled by you or any member of your household (such persons and
entities collectively referred to as “Related Persons”). You are responsible for making sure that your Related Persons comply
with this Policy.
Additionally, because of their access to confidential information on a regular basis, this Policy subjects directors and
certain designated officers and employees of the Company (the “Covered Persons”) to additional restrictions on trading in
Company Securities. The restrictions for the Covered Persons are set forth below under the heading “Additional Trading
Restrictions for Covered Persons.”
Finally, individuals who are cleared for special “coded” projects that are deemed material non-public information by the
Securities Trading Compliance Officer and individuals who are involved in significant technological developments or projects
that are material to the Company, in each case who are not Covered Persons (each, a “Project Insider”), will be notified by email
by the Securities Trading Compliance Officer and will be subject to additional restrictions on trading in Company Securities.
The restrictions for Project Insiders are set forth below under the heading “Requirements Applicable to Project Insiders.”
Transactions Covered by This Policy
Except as specifically set forth in this Policy, this Policy applies to any transactions in the Company’s securities,
including common stock, preferred stock, options to purchase stock, warrants, debt securities (debentures, bonds, notes and
debentures), derivative securities (such as exchange-traded put and call options, swaps, and convertible instruments), calls and
short sales involving Company securities, whether or not issued by the Company, or other similar instruments, and includes any
securities held in your personal accounts or securities awarded by the Company or held in Company sponsored plans (“Company
Securities”).
This Policy also applies to transactions in the securities of another company if you become aware of material non-public
information about that company in the course of your work or service for the Company (such other companies, “Covered
Companies”).
For purposes of this Policy, the term “transact,” “transactions,” “trade” or “trading” means broadly any purchase, sale
or other transaction to acquire, transfer or dispose of securities or an interest therein, including gifts, pledges or loans of
securities, exercises of stock options, or contributions to a trust.
Notwithstanding this general rule, this Policy contains certain exceptions that are discussed in more detail below under
the heading “Exceptions to this Policy.”
Definition of Material Non-public Information
Material information. Information is generally considered “material” if there is a substantial likelihood that a
reasonable investor would consider it important in making a decision to buy, sell or hold a security, or if the disclosure of the
information would be expected to significantly alter the total mix of the information available in the marketplace. In simple
terms, material information is any type of information that could reasonably be expected to affect the market price of a
company’s securities. The information may concern the Company or another
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company and may be positive or negative. In addition, it should be emphasized that material information does not have to relate
to a company’s business; information about the contents of a forthcoming publication in the financial press that is expected to
affect the market price of a security could well be material. Examples of information which may be material include, but are not
limited to:
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quarterly or annual financial results;
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earnings estimates (including changes of previously announced estimates, if any) and related financial performance
information;
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performance against or changes to externally communicated financial, sales or other performance targets;
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potential restatements of the company’s financial statements, changes in auditors, or a notification that the issuer
may no longer rely on an audit report;
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a pending or proposed merger, acquisition or tender offer or an acquisition or disposition of significant assets;
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a change in executive management;
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major events regarding the company’s securities or debt financings, including defaults on securities, calls of
securities for redemption, share repurchase plans, the declaration of a stock split, the offering of additional securities
or a change in dividends;
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severe financial liquidity problems;
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significant new product developments or initiatives;
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actual or threatened significant litigation or government agency investigation, or any material developments related
thereto;
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new major contracts, orders, suppliers, customers or finance sources, or the loss thereof;
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a broad-based restructuring plan or initiative;
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a significant change in our operations, projections or strategic plans;
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a change in debt ratings or analyst upgrades or downgrades of the company or one of its securities;
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significant changes in accounting treatment, write-offs or effective tax rate; or
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a significant cybersecurity incident.
Non-public information. Non-public information is information that is not generally known or available to the public.
One common misconception is that material information loses its “non-public” status as soon as a press release is issued
disclosing the information. In fact, information is considered to be available to the pubic only when it has been released broadly
to the marketplace (such as by a press release over the wire and/or a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission or by
means of a Regulation FD-compliant webcast), and the investing public has had enough time to absorb the information fully. For
purposes of this policy,
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information is considered non-public until after the second full trading day after the information is released. A “trading day” is a
day on which the New York Stock Exchange is open for business. For example, if the Company announces financial earnings
after the close of the market on a Tuesday, the first time you can buy or sell Company Securities is the opening of the market on
Friday (assuming you are not in possession of other material non-public information at that time). If, however, the Company
announces earnings before the opening of the market on a Tuesday, the first time you can buy or sell the Company Securities is
the opening of the market on Thursday.
If securities transactions ever become the subject of scrutiny by regulators, they are likely to be viewed after-the-fact
with the benefit of hindsight. If you are not sure whether information is material or non-public, err on the side of caution and do
not trade or consult with the Securities Trading Compliance Officer for guidance before engaging in any transaction in Company
Securities or securities of any Covered Company.
Trading and Disclosure Restrictions
The following trading and disclosure restrictions apply to all Company Insiders and Related Persons:
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You may not transact (directly or indirectly through your Related Persons) in Company Securities while you are
aware of material non-public information about the Company or Company Securities.
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The Policy prohibition on insider trading is not limited to trading in Company Securities. You may not transact
(directly or indirectly through your Related Persons) in the securities of another Covered Company, such as
customers or suppliers of the Company and those with which the Company may be negotiating major transactions,
such as an acquisition, investment or sale, while you are aware of material non-public information about that
Covered Company or its securities that was obtained in the course of your work or service for the Company.
Information that is not material to the Company may nevertheless be material to a Covered Company.
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You may not disclose material non-public information about the Company or Company Securities or any other
Covered Company or that Covered Company’s securities to any other person including those inside the Company
whose job does not require the person to have that information or outside the Company unless the disclosure is made
in accordance with the Company’s disclosure and external communications policies, or recommend to anyone the
purchase or sale of any securities of the Company or any other Covered Company while aware of such information.
This practice, known as “tipping,” also violates the insider trading laws and can result in the same civil and criminal
penalties that apply to insider trading, even though you did not trade and did not gain any benefit from another’s
trading.
In certain situations, U.S. or other securities laws may also prohibit trading (or recommending or suggesting that anyone
else trade) in the securities of any other company while the person has material non-public information obtained in the course of
the person’s employment
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or service with the Company that, even if not directly about the other company, could materially affect the market price for
securities of that other company.
Additional Trading Restrictions for Covered Persons
In addition to the requirements set forth above, Covered Persons and their Related Persons are subject to the additional
restrictions enumerated below and must sign the Certification attached to this policy as Exhibit A and return it to the Securities
Trading Compliance Officer at the electronic mail address indicated on the Certification. Covered Persons include: (i)
Executive Officers (who are “officers” as defined by Rule 16a-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended); (ii)
members of the Executive Leadership Team; (iii) members of the Company’s Board of Directors; (iv) the Company’s Investor
Relations Staff; (v) additional individuals who have access to and substantive knowledge of the material non-public information
regarding Company financials with respect to the Company on a consolidated basis, a critical reporting division, or a critical
region which, under the current configuration, includes the Americas and EAMER regions, the Print Segment, or the Advanced
Materials & Chemicals segment; and (vi) such other persons the Securities Trading Compliance Officer may designate from time
to time. If you are identified as a Covered Person, you will be notified by email by the Securities Trading Compliance Officer and
added to the list of Covered Persons (the “Insiders List”). If you are no longer a Covered Person, you will be notified by email by
the Securities Trading Compliance Officer and removed from the Insiders List.
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Covered Persons may only transact (directly or indirectly through Related Persons), in Company Securities
during a trading window. There are generally four quarterly trading windows during the year. For purposes of
this policy, a “trading window” will generally open after the second trading day following the Company’s
widespread public release of sales and earnings information for the prior quarter and close at the close of trading on
the NYSE on the date that is one week before the quarter ends (or if such date is a non-trading day, the trading day
immediately preceding that date). Covered Persons will be advised via email of the start and end dates of each
quarterly window period by the Securities Trading Compliance Officer. Covered Persons should not assume that a
trading window has been opened unless they have received notification of the opening of the window via email. As
described below, there are circumstances where the Securities Trading Compliance Officer may make a
determination that the trading window will not be opened at the regular scheduled time or at all and instead impose a
special blackout period. To reiterate, if a Covered Person is in possession of material non-public information about
the Company or Company Securities, neither the Covered Person nor any Related Person may transact in Company
Securities, even during a trading window.
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From time to time, the Securities Trading Compliance Officer may suspend trading during a trading window
because of significant events or developments involving the Company that have not yet been disclosed to the
public. If the Securities Trading Compliance Officer does not open the trading window or suspends trading
during an open trading window for all or certain of the Company Insiders (referred to as a “special blackout
period”), then all those affected may not transact in Company Securities directly or indirectly during the
special
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blackout period and shall not disclose the existence of the special blackout period to anyone else inside or
outside the Company. Although these special blackout periods generally will arise because the Company is involved
in a highly-sensitive transaction, they may be declared for any reason. If the Company imposes a special blackout
period on you, you will be advised via email by the Securities Trading Compliance Officer.
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Covered Persons may not transact (directly or indirectly through Related Persons) during a trading window
without obtaining prior, written approval of the Securities Trading Compliance Officer. If a Covered Person
or any Related Person decides to engage in a transaction involving Company Securities during a trading window, the
person must notify the Securities Trading Compliance Officer in writing of the amount and nature of the proposed
trade(s) and certify in writing that the person is not in possession of material non-public information concerning the
Company or its securities. All requests to trade Company Securities must be submitted to stocktrading@kodak.com,
using a Trading Approval Form which may be requested through stocktrading@kodak.com. This electronic
address will be monitored to ensure timely responses to trading and form requests. The Securities Trading
Compliance Officer may take up to two trading days to approve any trading request, and the Company will not be
liable to you for any potential losses that may result from any denial of a trading request or any increase or decrease
in the value of Company Securities between the time of your request and the time of the approval. You must not
engage in the transaction unless and until the Securities Trading Compliance Officer provides his or her approval in
writing. Unless revoked, a grant of approval will normally remain valid until the close of trading five trading days
following the day on which it was granted. If the Covered Person becomes aware of material non-public information
about the Company or its securities before the transaction is executed, the prior approval shall be void and the
transaction must not be completed. If the transaction does not occur during the five-day period, the transaction must
be approved again before it may be executed. The foregoing functions of the Securities Trading Compliance Officer
will be undertaken by the Chief Financial Officer in the case of proposed trades by the Securities Trading
Compliance Officer. The existence of these approval procedures does not in any way obligate the Securities Trading
Compliance Officer to approve any transaction or to inform the requesting person of the reasons for any request
approval or denial.
The trading restrictions under this section “Additional Trading Restrictions for Covered Persons” do not apply to those
transactions discussed under the heading “Exceptions to This Policy” below.
Prohibited and Special Transactions
In addition to the other restrictions and prohibitions contained in this Policy, directors, officers and employees of the Company
may not engage in the following types of transactions because of a
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heightened legal risk and/or the appearance of improper or inappropriate conduct in certain types of transactions.
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You may not trade in puts or calls with respect to Company Securities. Trading in “puts” and “calls” (publicly
traded options to sell or buy stock at a specific price before a set date) is, in effect, a bet on the short-term movement
of a company’s stock and is often perceived as involving trading based on inside information and they may focus
your attention on the Company’s short-term performance rather than its long-term objectives. Therefore,
transactions in puts, calls and other derivative securities with respect to Company Securities on an exchange or in
any other organized market are prohibited by this Policy.
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You may not engage in short sales with respect to Company Securities. Short sales usually involve agreeing to
sell securities you do not currently own. These include “sales against the box” (sales with delayed delivery). Short
sales of Company Securities evidence an expectation on the part of the seller that the securities will decline in value
and therefore signal to the market that the seller has no confidence in the Company or its short-term prospects. In
addition, short sales may reduce the seller’s incentive to improve the Company’s performance. For these and other
reasons, short sales of Company Securities are prohibited by this Policy. In addition, Section 16(c) of the Exchange
Act prohibits Executive Officers and directors from engaging in short sales.
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You may not purchase Company Securities on margin, and you may not, without prior approval, pledge
Company Securities as collateral for any other loan. Because a broker is permitted to sell securities in a margin
account if the customer fails to meet a margin call, the securities can be sold at a time when the customer is aware of
material non-public information about the Company. Also, a foreclosure sale under any other loan could also occur
at a time when the borrower has material non-public information about the Company. Therefore, you may not
purchase Company Securities on margin, borrow against Company Securities or pledge Company Securities as
collateral for a loan. An exception to this prohibition may be granted in the case of a non-margin loan where you are
able to clearly demonstrate the financial ability to repay the loan without resorting to the pledged securities. A
request for any such exception must be made to the Securities Trading Compliance Officer at least 10 days in
advance of entering into the pledge agreement.
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You may not engage in any hedging or monetization transactions involving Company Securities, including,
but not limited to, forward sale or purchase contracts, equity swaps, collars or exchange funds, that are
designed to hedge or offset any decrease in the market value of Company Securities. These transactions generally
limit or eliminate both the risks and rewards of holding the Company Securities and may lead to a misalignment of
the interests of the directors, officers and employees of the Company and the interests of the Company. Such
transactions are speculative in nature and may also create the appearance that the transaction is based on non-public
information.
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Although this Policy does not prohibit standing or limit orders, directors, officers and employees of the Company should
use extreme caution when placing standing or limit orders with a broker (other than under an approved Rule 10b5-1 Plan as
described below). Such open orders may result in the execution of a trade by a broker at a time when you are aware of material
non-public information or otherwise are not permitted to trade in Company Securities (e.g., during a closed trading window),
which may result in inadvertent insider trading violations, violations of Section 16 (in the case of directors and Executive
Officers) and violations of this Policy. If a standing order or limit order must be placed (outside of an approved Rule 10b5-1
Plan), the order should be used only for a brief period of time and must be terminated prior to the end of an open trading window
(if applicable) or if you subsequently obtain material non-public information and must otherwise comply with the restrictions and
procedures in this Policy.
Requirements Applicable to Project Insiders
Project Insiders may not transact (directly or indirectly through Related Persons) in any Company Securities without
prior approval. Project Insiders will be given notice of any pre-approval requirement at the time such person is designated as a
Project Insider with respect to the relevant project or development and, in connection with such notice, shall acknowledge his or
her receipt of, and compliance with, this Policy. If a Project Insider decides to engage in a transaction involving Company
Securities while the relevant project or development is ongoing, the Project Insider must notify the Securities Trading
Compliance Officer in writing of the amount and nature of the proposed trade(s), certify in writing that the Project Insider is not
in possession of material non-public information concerning the Company and otherwise comply with the procedures regarding
preclearance applicable to Covered Persons set forth above under the heading “Additional Trading Restrictions for Covered
Persons.”
Exceptions to This Policy
The restriction on trading in Company Securities under the heading “Trading and Disclosure Restrictions” and the
restriction applicable to Covered Persons under the heading “Additional Trading Restrictions for Covered Persons” do not apply
to the transactions described below, except as specifically noted.
Transactions under Company Plans. Certain transactions in Company Securities pursuant to certain employee benefit
plans that the Company has or adopts hereafter are not prohibited by this Policy. These are:
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Stock Option Exercises. This Policy does not apply to your exercise of an employee stock option if no shares are
sold. However, the sale of any stock acquired upon such exercise, including as part of a broker-assisted cashless
exercise of an option or any other market sale for the purpose of generating the cash needed to pay the exercise price
of an option or to satisfy tax withholding requirements, is subject to this Policy. The surrender of shares to, or the
withholding of shares by, the Company to satisfy the exercise price or tax withholding requirements do not
constitute a transaction for purposes of this Policy.
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Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Unit Awards. This Policy does not apply to the vesting of restricted stock, the
vesting or settlement of restricted stock units or the withholding of shares to satisfy a tax withholding obligation
upon the vesting of restricted stock or restricted stock units. This exception does not apply to the market sale of
restricted stock or shares underlying restricted stock units, including the sale of any stock for the purpose of
generating cash needed to satisfy tax withholding requirements.
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans. This Policy does not apply to the execution of transactions pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 Plan
that has been adopted and administered in accordance with the Company’s 10b5-1 Policy which is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
Certain Transfers. This Policy does not apply to transferring securities to an entity that does not involve a change in the
beneficial ownership of the securities (for example, transferring shares from one brokerage account to another brokerage account
controlled by you).
Transactions with the Company. This Policy does not apply to any other purchase of Company Securities from the
Company or sales of Company Securities to the Company in accordance with applicable securities and state laws.
Mutual Funds. This Policy does not apply to transactions in mutual funds or exchange-traded funds that are invested in
Company Securities so long as (a) you do not control the investment decisions on individual stocks within the fund, and (b)
Company Securities do not represent a substantial portion of the assets of the fund.
In addition, specific exceptions to this Policy may be made when the person requesting approval does not possess
material non-public information, personal circumstances warrant the exception and the exception would not otherwise contravene
the law or the purposes of this Policy. Any request for an exception should be directed in writing to the Securities Trading
Compliance Officer.
Company Transactions
From time to time, the Company may engage in transactions in its own securities. It is the Company’s policy to comply
with all applicable securities and state laws (including appropriate approvals by the Board of Directors or appropriate committee,
if required) when engaging in transactions in Company securities (and/or in compliance with the Company’s equity plans and
award agreements, if applicable).
Post-Termination Transactions
This Policy may continue to apply to your transactions in Company Securities or securities of any Covered Company
even after you have terminated your employment or service with the Company. If you are in possession of material non-public
information about the Company or Company Securities or any Covered Company or its securities when your employment or
service terminates, you may not trade in Company Securities and/or securities of such Covered Company until that information
has become public or is no longer material.
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Consequences of Violating Insider Trading Laws or This Policy
The consequences of violating the insider trading laws or this Policy can be severe. They include the following:
Civil and criminal penalties. Potential penalties for insider trading violations include:
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imprisonment for up to 20 years;
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criminal fines of up to $5 million; and
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civil fines up to three times the profit made or loss avoided.
Company Discipline. If you violate this Policy or insider trading laws, you may be subject to disciplinary action by the
Company, up to and including termination. A violation of our Company policy is not necessarily the same as a violation of law
and we may determine that specific conduct violates this Policy whether or not the conduct also violates the insider trading laws.
We are not required to await the filing or conclusion of a civil or criminal action against an alleged violator before taking
disciplinary action.
Reporting of Violations. Any employee, officer or director who violates this Policy or any federal or state laws
governing insider trading or tipping, or knows of any such violation by any other employee, officer or director, must report the
violation immediately to the Securities Trading Compliance Officer.
Company Assistance – Information about the Securities Trading Compliance Officer
We have designated the General Counsel of the Company as the Securities Trading Compliance Officer for this Policy.
If you have a question about this Policy or whether it applies to a particular transaction, contact our Securities Trading
Compliance Officer for additional guidance.
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Adopted and approved by the Board of Directors
March 14, 2025
Exhibit A
CERTIFICATION
I hereby acknowledge receipt of the Eastman Kodak Company Policy on Insider Trading (the “Policy”), and I certify
that:
1.
I have read and understand the Policy. I understand that the Company’s Securities Trading Compliance Officer
is available to answer any questions I have regarding the Policy.
2.
I agree to comply with the Policy so long as I am subject to the Policy.
Signature
Print Name
[Title and Department / Office]
Date of Signature
Return this Certification to: stocktrading@kodak.com.
Exhibit B
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
10b5-1 Policy
POLICY PURPOSE
General
To help prevent inadvertent violations of the federal securities laws and avoid even the appearance of trading on inside
information, the Board of Directors of the Company has adopted this 10b5-1 Policy. This Policy applies to Directors, Officers,
and other Employees of the Company and its subsidiaries (including their Family Members and Controlled Entities) who hold
Company Securities.
Policy Purpose
Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act provides an affirmative defense from insider trading liability under Rule 10b-5. In order to
be eligibile to rely on this defense, a person subject to this Policy must enter into a Rule 10b5-1 Plan (“Plan”) for transactions in
Company Securities that meets certain conditions specified in Rule 10b5-1 and the requirements set forth in this 10b5-1 Policy.
If the plan meets the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 and this 10b5-1 Policy, Company Securities may be purchased or sold without
regard to certain insider trading restrictions. Insider trading restrictions are documented in the Company’s Insider Trading
Policy.
A Rule 10b5-1 Plan must be entered into at a time when the person entering into the Plan is not aware of material nonpublic
information. Once the Plan is adopted, the person must not subsequently exercise any influence over the amount of securities to
be traded, the price at which they are to be traded or the date of the trade. The Plan must either specify the amount, pricing and
timing of transactions in advance or delegate discretion on these matters to an independent third party or broker without any
material nonpublic information about the Company or Company Securities.
POLICY DEFINITIONS
Administrator means the individual appointed by the Company to administer this 10b5-1 Policy.
Company or Kodak means Eastman Kodak Company.
Company Securities includes common stock, preferred stock, warrants, debt securities, derivative securities, a stock option
exercise, gift, loan, pledge or hedge, contribution to a trust, or any other transfer.
Controlled Entity means, with respect to any Officer, Director or Employee, any entity whose transactions in Company
Securities are directly or indirectly controlled by such person.
Director means an individual serving as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company.
Employee means a regular full-time or part-time employee of the Company.
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Exchange Act means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended from time to time.
Family Member means, with respect to any Officer, Director or Employee, any family member who reside with such person,
anyone else who lives with such person, any family members who do not live with such person but whose transactions in
Company Securities are subject to such person’s influence or control (such as parents or children who consult with such person
before they trade in Company Securities).
Insider Trading Policy prohibits all employees from trading in Kodak securities on the basis of material nonpublic information,
or transmitting material nonpublic information to another person, including family members, who may trade, or advise others to
trade, Kodak stock on the basis of such information. The full content of the Insider Trading Policy is available on the Company’s
policies and procedures website.
Officer means “officer” of the Company as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Exchange Act.
Participants means Directors, Officers and Employees (and their Family Members and Controlled Entities).
Plan refers to a 10b5-1 plan.
Trading Window means a trading window applicable to Covered Persons as described in the Insider Trading Policy.
Rule 10b5-1 means Rule 10b5-1 promulgated under the Exchange Act, as amended from time to time.
PARTICIPATION
All Directors, Officers and other Employees (including their Family Members and Controlled Entities) who currently hold
Company Securities will be eligible to enter into a Plan.
All Plans must be approved in writing in advance by the General Counsel of the Company and meet the requirements of Rule
10b5-1 and the guidelines set forth in this policy document. In the event the General Counsel desires to enter into a Plan, such
Plan may be approved in writing in advance by the Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
POLICY ADMINISTRATION
The General Counsel of the Company shall be the Administrator of this 10b5-1 Policy. The Administrator shall have such
authority as may be necessary or helpful to enable him or her to discharge the obligations required by this 10b5-1 Policy.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Administrator shall have the exclusive right at any time to construe,
implement, prescribe, amend, terminate and administer this 10b5-1 Policy and to make any other determinations necessary,
appropriate, or advisable for this 10b5-1 Policy's administration. The Administrator will have full discretion with respect to
determining all questions of Policy interpretation and all such decisions shall be final, binding, and conclusive upon all
Participants. The Administrator may delegate ministerial administrative functions, and with appropriate
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guidance may delegate discretionary administrative functions, to designated members of Kodak's Human Resources organization
from time to time as the Administrator may consider necessary or convenient. No personal legal or financial advice is being
provided by the Administrator regarding any Plan or proposed trades. Participants remain ultimately responsible for ensuring
that their Plans and contemplated transactions fully comply with applicable securities laws. It is recommended that Participants
consult with their own attorneys, brokers, or other advisors about any contemplated Plan.
The Administrator, acting in good faith, is authorized by the Company to modify or delete any part of this 10b5-1 Policy for any
reason including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, because he or she deems such part to be inequitable,
unsatisfactory or inconsistent with the business objectives of the Company.
Note that for any Director or Officer, the Company is required to disclose the material terms of his or her Plan (and may be
required to disclose the material terms of Plans of Family Members and Controlled Entities of such persons), other than with
respect to price, in its periodic report for the quarter in which the Plan is adopted or terminated or modified.
PLAN GUIDELINES
Plan Adoption:
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Plans may only be adopted during an open Trading Window when a Participant does not possess material, non-public
information.
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Any Plan must be in writing, signed, and either:
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specify the amount, price and date of the sales (or purchases) of Company Securities to be effected;
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provide a formula, algorithm or computer program for determining when to sell (or purchase) the Company
Securities, the quantity to sell (or purchase) and the price; or
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delegate decision-making authority with regard to these transactions to a broker or other agent without any
material non-public information about the Company or its securities.
•
Participants may not have entered into or altered a corresponding or hedging transaction or position with respect to the
securities subject to the Plan and must agree not to enter into any such transaction while the Plan is in effect.
•
Participants must enter into the Plan in good faith and not as part of a plan or scheme to evade the prohibitions of Rules
10b-5 and 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, and Participants must act in good faith with respect to the Plan for the
entirety of its duration.
•
The first trade under a Plan may not occur until the expiration of a cooling-off period as follows:
o
For Directors and Officers (as well as their Family Members and Controlled Entities), the later of (1) 90
calendar days after adoption of the Plan, and (2) two business days following the filing of the Company’s Form
10-Q or Form 10-K for the completed fiscal quarter in which the Plan was adopted; provided, however, that the
required cooling-off period shall in no event exceed 120 days.
o
For all other persons, 30 days after adoption of the Plan.
4
•
Directors and Officers (and their Family Members and Controlled Entities) that enter into Plans must certify that they
are: (1) not aware of any material nonpublic Information about the Company or the Company Securities; and (2)
adopting the Plan in good faith and not as part of a plan or scheme to evade the prohibitions of Rules 10b-5 and 10b5-1
under the Exchange Act.
•
All Plans must receive advance written approval from the General Counsel before the Plan is adopted; provided, in the
event the General Counsel enters into a Plan the Chief Financial Officer may provide such advance written approval.
•
Participants may not enter into overlapping Plans (subject to limited exceptions). Please consult with the General
Counsel for any questions regarding overlapping Plans.
•
Participants may not enter into more than one Plan designed to effect the open-market purchase or sale of the total
amount of securities as a single transaction (e.g., when the terms of the Plan would, for practical purposes, directly or
indirectly require execution in a single transaction) during any rolling 12-month period (subject to certain exceptions). A
single-transaction plan is “designed to effect” the purchase or sale of securities as a single transaction when the terms of
the plan would, for practical purposes, directly or indirectly require execution in a single transaction.
Plan Modification/Termination:
•
Plans may only be modified during an open Trading Window when a Participant does not possess material nonpublic
information, and only with prior written consent of the General Counsel.
•
Plans may only be suspended or terminated during an open Trading Window when a Participant does not possess
material non-public information, and upon approval by the General Counsel.
Plan Administration:
•
Once a Plan has been adopted, communications between the Participant and the administering broker should be limited
to:
o
Notice that specified trades have been executed;
o
Notice of permitted desired Plan modification(s) during an open Trading Window; and
o
Notice of suspension or termination of the Plan during an open Trading Window.
•
Any securities that have been designated as “Plan” securities may not be sold or otherwise encumbered by the
Participant.
•
All Participants must adhere to all provisions pertaining to Plans as set forth in Rule 10b5-1 and this 10b5-1 Policy.
5
MISCELLANEOUS
Amendment/Termination
The Administrator may suspend or terminate this 10b5-1 Policy and any Plans pursuant to this 10b5-1 Policy at any time with or
without prior notice.
Adopted and approved by the Board of Directors
March 14, 2025
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Exhibit (21)
Eastman Kodak Company and Subsidiary Companies
Subsidiaries of the Registrant as of December 31, 2024 are listed below:
1680382 Ontario Limited
Ontario, Canada
Eastman Kodak Holdings B.V.
Netherlands
Eastman Kodak International Capital Company, Inc.
Delaware
Eastman Kodak Sarl
Switzerland
Kodak
France
Kodak (Australasia) Pty. Ltd.
Australia
Kodak (China) Company Limited
China
Kodak (China) Investment Company Limited
China
Kodak (China) Limited
Hong Kong
Kodak (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Malaysia
Kodak (Near East), Inc.
New York
Kodak (Singapore) Pte. Limited
Singapore
Kodak (Thailand) Limited
Thailand
Kodak (Xiamen) Digital Imaging Products Company
China
Kodak A/S
Denmark
Kodak Americas, Ltd.
New York
Kodak Argentina S.A.I.C.
Argentina
Kodak Brasileira Comércio de Produtos para Imagem e Serviços Ltda.
Brazil
Kodak Canada ULC
British Columbia, Canada
Kodak Chilena S.A.F.
Chile
Kodak Electronic Products (Shanghai) Company Limited
China
Kodak Film Lab Atlanta, Inc.
Delaware
Kodak GmbH
Austria
Kodak GmbH
Germany
Kodak Graphic Communications GmbH
Germany
Kodak Graphic Communications Limited
United Kingdom
Kodak Holding GmbH
Germany
Kodak IL Ltd.
Israel
Kodak India Private Limited
India
Kodak International Finance Limited
United Kingdom
Kodak Japan Ltd.
Japan
Kodak Korea Limited
South Korea
Kodak Light Blocking New Materials LLC
Delaware
Kodak Limited
United Kingdom
Kodak Mexicana S.A.de C.V.
Mexico
Kodak Nederland B.V.
Netherlands
Kodak New Zealand Limited
New Zealand
Kodak Nordic AB
Sweden
Kodak OOO
Russia
Kodak Oy
Finland
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Kodak Philippines, Ltd.
New York
Kodak Polska Sp.zo.o
Poland
Kodak Polychrome Graphics Company Ltd.
Barbados
Kodak SA/NV
Belgium
Kodak Societa per Azioni
Italy
Kodak Societe Anonyme
Switzerland
Kodak Unterstützungsgesellschaft GmbH
Germany
Kodak, Sociedad Anonima
Spain
KPG Finance (Barbados) SRL
Barbados
Laboratories Kodak S.A.S.
France
NPEC Inc.
California
12-17-2024
Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:
(1) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-190957) pertaining to the registration of 4,792,480 shares of common stock under
the Eastman Kodak Company 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan,
(2) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-225437) pertaining to the registration of 1,000,000 shares of common stock under
the Eastman Kodak Company 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended,
(3) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-250827) pertaining to the registration of 7,500,000 shares of common stock under
the Eastman Kodak Company 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated,
(4) Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-254352) pertaining to the registration of 44,490,032 shares of common stock of
Eastman Kodak Company,
(5) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-258682) pertaining to the registration of 5,000,000 shares of common stock under
the Eastman Kodak Company 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated,
(6) Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-281403) pertaining to the registration of $500,000,000 of common stock, preferred
stock, debt securities, warrants, depositary shares, purchase contracts, guarantees and units of Eastman Kodak Company, and
(7) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-281405) pertaining to the registration of additional shares of common stock under
the Eastman Kodak Company 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated;
of our reports dated March 17, 2025, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Eastman Kodak Company and the
effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Eastman Kodak Company included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of
Eastman Kodak Company for the year ended December 31, 2024.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Rochester, New York
March 17, 2025
Exhibit (31.1)
CERTIFICATION
I, James V. Continenza, certify that:
1)
I have reviewed this Form 10-K of Eastman Kodak Company;
2)
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the
statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
report;
3)
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4)
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange
Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the
registrant and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to
ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities,
particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision,
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;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal
quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the
registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5)
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the
registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely
to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control
over financial reporting.
/s/ James V. Continenza
James V. Continenza
Executive Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
Date: March 17, 2025
Exhibit (31.2)
CERTIFICATION
I, David E. Bullwinkle, certify that:
1)
I have reviewed this Form 10-K of Eastman Kodak Company;
2)
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to
make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the
period covered by this report;
3)
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4)
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined
in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and
15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our
supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by
others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our
supervision, 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;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most
recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely
to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5)
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting,
to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are
reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's
internal control over financial reporting.
/s/ David E. Bullwinkle
David E. Bullwinkle
Chief Financial Officer and
Senior Vice President
Date: March 17, 2025
Exhibit (32.1)
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Annual Report of Eastman Kodak Company (the "Company") on Form 10-K
for the period ended December 31, 2024, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, James V.
Continenza, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:
1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
/s/ James V. Continenza
James V. Continenza
Executive Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
Date: March 17, 2025
Exhibit (32.2)
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Annual Report of Eastman Kodak Company (the "Company") on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2024, as filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, David E. Bullwinkle, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President
of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of
my knowledge:
1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the
Company.
/s/ David E. Bullwinkle
David E. Bullwinkle
Chief Financial Officer and
Senior Vice President
Date: March 17, 2025