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ANNUAL REPORT 2018

To our Shareholders,
At Tupperware, our mission is to inspire women to cultivate the 
confidence they need to enrich their lives, nourish their families, 
and fuel communities around the world. Throughout our more than 
70-year history, we have delivered iconic brands to our customers 
by focusing on the strength of our products, our people, our 
purpose and our community of three million sellers. 

Tupperware has a unique value proposition with an innovative 
and diverse pipeline of iconic products, an expansive geographic 
footprint with a strong presence in emerging markets, and a 
relevant relationship and social selling model. But as the world 
changes, so must our organization.

We are excited about this point in our Company’s evolution. We 
are executing a Global Growth Strategy designed to ensure we 
are positioned for a future of growth and value creation, while 
continuing to advance our mission. In short, Tupperware Brands is 
entering a new era grounded in the tenets of greater engagement, 
access and relevance.

Initiatives underway across the global organization are designed to:

       •  Promote  Innovation  across  products,  sales  force  and 

consumer experiences;

        •  Extend Access to make it easier for the sales force and 

consumers to connect;

        •  Deploy Technology to drive sales force engagement and 

consumer connections;

        •  Contemporize the service model to allow the sales force to 

focus on generating revenue; and

        •  Simplify and Streamline structures to create a more aligned 

and integrated organization.

While we have made progress, we also recognize that there is 
work to be done. We are intent on accelerating the transformation 
of our business and to that end, we recently announced a decision 
to redeploy approximately $80 million in annual cash flow to 
enable a more aggressive investment into our Global Growth 
Strategy initiatives. Simultaneously, we continue to exercise cost 
discipline and reduction across the global organization, while also 

providing a competitive return to shareholders through quarterly 
dividend payments.

To drive our transformation further forward, we injected fresh talent 
into the organization throughout 2018, with special emphasis 
on new leadership in core geographies. We also created a new 
role of Senior Vice President of Business Transformation. Our 
invigorated management team is steadfast in a commitment to 
improve Tupperware’s results, and this commitment is highlighted 
by the addition of a revenue component to the management 
incentive plan, ensuring the interests of our management team 
and shareholders are closely aligned. 

In 2018, we grew sales in more than half of our business units.  
In certain business units, we experienced disappointing sales 
and profit results due in part to macroeconomic and geopolitical 
headwinds along with some localized execution issues, confirming 
our decision for transformation. We expect that our transformation 
initiatives will enable annual mid-single digit local currency sales 
growth and generate about $50 million in annualized savings by 
2022 once fully implemented.

We are in an important period of transition at Tupperware and are 
confident in our strong foundation and strategic roadmap to drive 
improved performance and results. We are moving forward with a 
clear priority – to deliver value to our shareholders, while delivering 
on our purpose and mission.

We thank you for your interest and investment in Tupperware and 
look forward to updating you on our progress.

Tricia Stitzel
President and Chief Executive Officer

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

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 29, 2018
OR

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 1-11657
________________________________________

TUPPERWARE BRANDS CORPORATION 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

36-4062333
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

14901 South Orange Blossom Trail,
Orlando, Florida
(Address of principal executive offices)

32837
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (407) 826-5050

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class
Common Stock, $0.01 par value

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:  None
 ________________________________________ 

Indicate  by  check  mark  if  the  Registrant  is  a  well-known  seasoned  issuer,  as  defined  in  Rule  405  of  the  Securities 

Act.    Yes  

    No  

Indicate  by  check  mark  if  the  Registrant  is  not  required  to  file  reports  pursuant  to  Section  13  or  Section  15(d)  of  the 

Act.    Yes  

    No  

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  

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the 
Registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  

    No  

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not 
contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated 
by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller 
reporting company or an emerging growth company. See definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer", "smaller reporting 
company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for 

complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange 

Act).    Yes  

    No  

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates on the New York Stock Exchange-
Composite Transaction Listing on June 29, 2018 (the last business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter) 
was $2,069,823,157. For the purposes of making this calculation only, the registrant included all of its directors, executive officers and 
beneficial owners of more than ten percent of its common stock.

As of February 21, 2019, 48,666,804 shares of the common stock, $0.01 par value, of the registrant were outstanding.

Portions of the Proxy Statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 22, 2019 are incorporated by 

Documents Incorporated by Reference:

reference into Part III of this Report.

Item

Table of Contents

Part I

Item 1
Business ..........................................................................................................................................
Item 1A Risk Factors ....................................................................................................................................
Item 1B Unresolved Staff Comments...........................................................................................................
Properties ........................................................................................................................................
Item 2
Item 3
Legal Proceedings...........................................................................................................................
Item 4 Mine Safety Disclosures .................................................................................................................

Part II

Item 5 Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of
Equity Securities......................................................................................................................
Item 5a
Performance Graph.........................................................................................................................
Item 5c Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.......................
Selected Financial Data ..................................................................................................................
Item 6
Item 7 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations .........
Item 7A Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk........................................................
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data ..............................................................................
Item 8
Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure ........
Item 9
Item 9A Controls and Procedures .................................................................................................................
Item 9B Other Information ...........................................................................................................................

Part III

Item 10 Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance .............................................................
Item 11 Executive Compensation ................................................................................................................
Item 12

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder

Matters.....................................................................................................................................
Item 13 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence ...............................
Principal Accounting Fees and Services.........................................................................................
Item 14

Part IV

Item 15 Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules........................................................................................
15 (a)(1) List of Financial Statements ............................................................................................
15 (a)(2) List of Financial Statement Schedules.............................................................................
15 (a)(3) List of Exhibits ................................................................................................................
Item 16
Form 10-K Summary......................................................................................................................
Signatures ........................................................................................................................................................

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Item 1. 

Business. 

(a) General Development of Business 

PART I

Tupperware Brands Corporation (“Registrant”, “Tupperware Brands” or the “Company”) is a global direct-to-
consumer marketer of premium, innovative products across multiple brands and categories through an independent 
sales force of 3.0 million. Product brands and categories include design-centric preparation, storage and serving solutions 
for the kitchen and home through the Tupperware® brand and beauty and personal care products through the Avroy 
Shlain®,  Fuller®,  NaturCare®,  Nutrimetics®  and  Nuvo®  brands. The  Registrant  is  a  Delaware  corporation  that  was 
organized  on  February 8,  1996  in  connection  with  the  corporate  reorganization  of  Premark  International,  Inc. 
(“Premark”).

(b) New York Stock Exchange-Required Disclosures 

General. The address of the Registrant's principal office is 14901 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, Florida 
32837. The names of the Registrant's directors are Catherine A. Bertini, Susan M. Cameron, Kriss Cloninger III, Meg 
Crofton,  E.V.  Goings, Angel  R.  Martinez, Antonio  Monteiro  de  Castro,  Christopher  D.  O’Leary,  David  R.  Parker, 
Richard T. Riley, Joyce M. Roché, Patricia A. Stitzel and M. Anne Szostak. Members of the Audit, Finance and Corporate 
Responsibility Committee of the Board of Directors are Mr. Monteiro de Castro (Chair), Mses. Bertini, Roché and 
Szostak and Messrs. O’Leary and Riley. The members of the Compensation and Management Development Committee 
of the Board of Directors are Mr. Cloninger (Chair), Mses. Cameron and Crofton and Messrs. Martinez and Parker. 
The members of the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board of Directors are Ms. Cameron (Chair), 
Messrs. Cloninger, Martinez, Monteiro de Castro and Parker and Ms. Roché. The members of the Executive Committee 
of the Board of Directors are Mr. Goings (Chair), Mses. Cameron and Stitzel and Messrs. Cloninger, Monteiro de Castro 
and Parker. The Executive Chairman is Mr. Goings, the President and Chief Executive Officer is Ms. Stitzel and the 
Presiding Director is Ms. Cameron. The Registrant's executive officers and the number of its employees are set forth 
below in Part I of this Report. The name and address of the Registrant's transfer agent and registrar is Equiniti Trust 
Company,  c/o  EQ  Shareowner  Services,  1110  Centre  Pointe  Curve,  Suite  101,  Mendota  Heights,  MN  55120. The 
number of the Registrant's shareholders is set forth below in Part II, Item 5 of this Report. 

Corporate  Governance.  Investors  can  obtain  access  to  periodic  reports  and  corporate  governance  documents, 
including board committee charters, corporate governance principles and codes of conduct and ethics for financial 
executives, and information regarding the Registrant's transfer agent and registrar through the Registrant's website free 
of charge (as soon as reasonably practicable after reports are filed with the SEC, in the case of periodic reports) by 
going to www.tupperwarebrands.com, clicking on the “Investors” tab and searching under “Financial Information,” 
“Corporate Governance” or “IR Resources.”

BUSINESS OF TUPPERWARE BRANDS CORPORATION 

The Registrant is a worldwide direct-to-consumer company engaged in the manufacture and sale of Tupperware® 
brand products and cosmetics and personal care products under a variety of trade names, including Avroy Shlain®, 
Fuller®, NaturCare®, Nutrimetics® and Nuvo®. Each business manufactures and/or markets a broad line of high quality 
products. 

I. PRINCIPAL PRODUCTS 

Tupperware. The core of the Tupperware brand product line consists of design-centric preparation, storage, and 
serving solutions for the kitchen and home. The Company also has established lines of cookware, knives, microwave 
products,  microfiber  textiles,  water-filtration  related  items  and  an  array  of  products  for  on-the-go  consumers. The 
Company has continued to refresh its traditional kitchen and home products with updated designs and incremental 
technological  enhancements  while  evolving  towards  more  lifestyle-oriented  products. These  lifestyle  solutions  are 
based on consumer insights from the Company's market and product leaders around the globe. 

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In 2018, key launches to contemporize the Tupperware brand product offering included the Aloha* range offering 
a stylish, though completely nestable, serving solution and an expansion of the classy Crystalline Collection, an elegant 
serving solution. Other key launches include the Time Keepers Containers under the food conservation category and 
an expansion of the successful Click-To-Go range to include a Beverage Dispenser. The kitchen prep Fusion Master* 
System was expanded to include a new Spiralizer Accessory. The silicone baking range was expanded to include Mini 
Football and Egg shaped baking forms. The Eco Bottle range was expanded to include additional sizes of the Generation 
II design in Asia Pacific and a Santa Claus shaped bottle for children. 

The Company continues to introduce new materials, designs, colors and decoration in its product lines, to vary its 
offerings including by season and to extend existing products into new markets. The development of new products 
varies across markets in order to address differences in cultures, lifestyles, tastes and needs, although most products 
are offered in a large number of markets.

Research and development and the resultant new products will continue to be an important part of the Company's 
strategy going forward. See “Research and Development” in Part I, Item I of this Report for additional information on 
the Company’s recent research and development.

Beauty. In Beauty, the Company manufactures and distributes skin and hair care products, cosmetics, bath and 
body care, toiletries, fragrances, jewelry and nutritional products. There were a number of key product launches by 
brand in 2018:

Fuller  Cosmetics  expanded  its  celebrity  fragrances  franchise  introducing Aire  by Yuri,  presenting  a  renowned 
Mexican singer, Por Siempre Bronco, featuring a popular Mexican music group. Other key launches included Armand 
Dupree Eau Sensuelle* for her and Armand Dupree Homme* for him in the fragrance category and introduction of 
new shades in the iconic Armand Dupree Perfect Stay* line and Charcoal Mask in the skin care category. To reinforce 
Fuller’s uniqueness proposition, new concepts were introduced in Fuller Beauty Derm*: Camphorated Gel Forte, a 
more  concentrated  version  of  the  beloved  Camphorated  Gel  and  Camphorated  Gel  Femme,  a  thermic  formula 
recommended to relieve period cramps.

Tupperware  Brands  Brazil  expanded  the  Nutrimetics*  brand  offerings  by  adding  Nutrimetics  Or  and  Rosé, 
Nutrimetics Off-Road, Nutrimetics Cancun and Nutrimetics Snow to its fragrance line. Other key additions include the 
Deodorant body spray and roll-on deodorants categories, roller liquid eyeliner and limited editions Lip Gloss, Matte 
Liquid Lip Colour, Eyeshadow Trios and Co creation matte lipstick in makeup category.

Tupperware  Brands  Philippines  continued  to  focus  on  its  top  two  women’s  fragrances:  Ivana*  and A  Little 
Romance*. The fragrance category was expanded to add new scents and 250 ml body mist versions. The personal care 
line was expanded with additions under Family shampoos and toothpaste.

Nutrimetics Australia re-launched its Ultra-Care+ Micro-Dermabrasion Kit with an upgraded formula at a lower 
cost and re-formulated the Comfort Plus range for sensitive skin with a vegan formula offering anti-aging benefits. The 
color category was expanded by adding Nutrimetics Perfecting Oil-Free Foundation and a Professional Complexion 
Correction Kit to align with the contouring and concealing trends in the market. Limited edition gold theme products 
were launched across the Nutri-Rich* body & skincare range and color category.

Avroy Shlain re-launched its anti-aging skincare range with new packaging and a new line of moisturizer. Their 
fragrance category’s key launches included Redd* Pulse by Avroy Shlain and Safire*, a limited edition for ladies' 
fragrances and Fine Leather*, ID by Avroy Shlain and Supreme Musk for Men's fragrances. Other key launches included 
introduction of a new Fashion category focusing on bags and fragrance gift sets for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and 
Christmas. Coppelia* Colour range was expanded to include Shape Shifting Mascara, Contour Kit and Multi-Palette. 

(Words followed by * are registered or unregistered trademarks of the Registrant.)

II. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS AND MARKETS

The Company operates its business under four reportable segments in four broad geographic regions: (1) Europe 
(Europe, Africa and the Middle East), (2) Asia Pacific, (3) North America and (4) South America. Market penetration 
varies throughout the world. Several areas that have low penetration, such as Latin America, Asia, and Central and 
Eastern Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa, provide the Company significant growth potential. The Company's strategy 
continues to include greater penetration in markets throughout the world.  

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Tupperware  Brands'  products  are  sold  around  the  world  under  six  brands:  Tupperware, Avroy  Shlain,  Fuller, 
NaturCare, Nutrimetics and Nuvo. The Company defines its established market economy units as those in Western 
Europe (including Scandinavia), Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and the United States. All other units are 
classified as operating in emerging market economies. Businesses operating in emerging markets accounted for 70 
percent of 2018 sales, while businesses operating in established markets accounted for the other 30 percent. For the 
past five fiscal years, 91 or 92 percent of total revenues from the sale of Tupperware Brands' products have been in 
international markets. 

See Note 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Report for further details regarding 

segments and geographic areas.

III. DISTRIBUTION OF PRODUCTS 

The Company's products are distributed worldwide primarily through the “direct-to-consumer” method, under 
which products are sold by an independent sales force to consumers outside traditional retail store locations. The system 
facilitates the timely distribution of products to consumers, without having to work through retail intermediaries, and 
establishes uniform practices regarding the use of Tupperware Brands' trademarks and administrative arrangements, 
such as order entry, delivery and payment, along with the addition and training of new sales force members. 

Products are primarily sold directly to distributors, directors, managers and dealers (“sales force”) throughout the 
world. Where distributorships are granted, they have the right to market the Company's products using parties and other 
non-retail methods and to utilize Tupperware Brands' trademarks, pursuant to certain limitations. The vast majority of 
the sales force members are independent contractors and not employees of Tupperware. In certain limited circumstances, 
the Company has acquired ownership of distributorships for a period of time, until an independent distributor can be 
installed, in order to maintain market presence. 

In addition to the introduction of new products and development of new geographic markets, a key element of the 
Company's strategy is expanding its business by increasing the size of its sales force. Under the system, distributors, 
directors, team leaders, managers and dealers add, train, and motivate a large number of dealers. Managers are developed 
from among the dealer group, and team leaders from among the manager group, and promoted to assist in adding, 
training and motivating dealers, while continuing to sell products. 

As  of  December 29,  2018,  the  Company's  distribution  system  had  approximately  2,100  distributors,  110,600 

managers (including directors and team leaders) and 3.0 million dealers worldwide.

Tupperware has traditionally relied upon the group demonstration method of sales, which is designed to enable 
purchasers  to  appreciate,  through  demonstration,  the  features  and  benefits  of  the  Company's  products.  Group 
demonstrations are held in homes, offices, social clubs and other locations. Products are also promoted through brochures 
mailed or given to people invited to attend demonstrations. Some business units utilize a campaign merchandising 
system, whereby sales force members sell through brochures generated every two or three weeks, to their friends, 
neighbors and relatives. Sales of products are supported through programs of sales promotions, sales and training aids 
and motivational conferences for the sales force. In addition, to support its sales force, the Company utilizes catalogs, 
television and magazine advertising, as well as various social media channels, which help to increase its sales levels 
with hard-to-reach customers and generate leads for sales and new dealers. A significant portion of the Company's 
business is operated through distributors, many of whom stock inventory and fulfill orders of the sales force that are 
generally placed after orders have been received from end consumers. In other cases, the Company sells directly to the 
sales force, also generally after they have received a consumer order. In China, the Company operated at the end of 
2018 through 6,600 independent retail outlets, with heavy emphasis on digital marketing to acquire and sell to members 
of the outlets and other end consumers.

In 2018, the Company continued to sell directly, and/or through its sales force, to end consumers via the Internet. 
It also entered into a limited number of business-to-business transactions, in which it sells products to a partner company. 
Sales through the Internet to end consumers and business-to-business transactions do not constitute a significant portion 
of the Company's sales.

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IV. COMPETITION 

There are many competitors to Tupperware Brands' businesses both domestically and internationally. The principal 
bases of competition generally are marketing, price, quality and innovation of products, as well as competition with 
other “direct-to-consumer” companies for sales personnel and demonstration dates. Due to the nature of the direct-to-
consumer industry, it is critical that the Company provides a compelling earnings opportunity for the sales force, along 
with developing new and innovative products. The Company maintains its competitive position, in part, through the 
use of strong incentives and promotional programs. 

Through its Tupperware® brand, the Company competes in the food storage, serving and preparation, containers, 
toys and gifts categories. Through its beauty and personal care brands, the Company also competes in the skin care, 
cosmetics,  toiletries,  fragrances  and  nutritionals  categories.  The  Company  works  to  differentiate  itself  from  its 
competitors  through  its  brand  names,  product  innovation,  quality,  value-added  services,  celebrity  endorsements, 
technological sophistication, new product introductions and its channel of distribution, including the training, motivation 
and compensation arrangements for its independent sales forces. 

V. EMPLOYEES 

At December 29, 2018, the Registrant employed approximately 12,000 people, of whom approximately 700 were 

based in the United States. 

VI. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

The Registrant incurred $15.0 million, $16.7 million and $18.3 million for fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016, 

respectively, on research and development activities for new products and production processes. 

VII. RAW MATERIALS 

Many of the products manufactured by and for the Company require plastic resins that meet its specifications. 
These resins are purchased through various arrangements with a number of large chemical companies located in many 
of the Company's markets. As a result, the Company has not experienced difficulties in obtaining adequate supplies. 
Research and development relating to resins used in Tupperware® brand products is performed by both the Company 
and its suppliers. 

Materials used in the Company's skin care, cosmetic and bath and body care products consist primarily of readily 
available  ingredients,  containers  and  packaging  materials.  Such  raw  materials  and  components  used  in  goods 
manufactured and assembled by the Company and through outsource arrangements are available from a number of 
sources. To date, the Company has been able to secure an adequate supply of raw materials for its products, and it 
endeavors  to  maintain  relationships  with  backup  suppliers  in  an  effort  to  ensure  that  no  interruptions  occur  in  its 
operations. 

VIII. TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS 

Tupperware Brands considers its trademarks and patents to be of material importance to its business; however, 
except for the Tupperware® trademark, Tupperware Brands is not dependent upon any single patent or trademark, or 
group of patents or trademarks. The Tupperware® trademark, as well as its other trademarks, is registered on a country-
by-country basis. The current duration for such registration ranges from five years to ten years; however, each such 
registration  may  be  renewed  an  unlimited  number  of  times. The  patents  used  in Tupperware  Brands'  business  are 
registered and maintained on a country-by-country basis, with a variety of durations. Tupperware Brands has followed 
the practice of applying for design and utility patents with respect to most of its significant patentable developments.

IX. ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS 

Compliance with federal, state and local environmental protection laws has not had in the past, and is not expected 
to have in the future, a material effect upon the Registrant's capital expenditures, liquidity, earnings or competitive 
position. 

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X. OTHER 

Sales do not vary significantly on a quarterly basis; however, sales in the first and third quarter are generally lower 
than the other quarters due to holiday schedules, vacations by dealers and their customers, as well as reduced promotional 
activities  during  these  periods.  Sales  generally  increase  in  the  fourth  quarter,  as  it  includes  traditional  gift-giving 
occasions in many markets and as children return to school and households refocus on activities that include party plan 
sales events and the use of the Company's housewares products, along with increased promotional activities supporting 
these opportunities. 

Generally, there are no working capital practices or backlog conditions which are material to an understanding of 
the Registrant's business, although the Company does seek to minimize its net working capital position at the end of 
each fiscal year and normally generates a significant portion of its annual cash flow from operating activities in its 
fourth quarter. The Registrant's business is not dependent on a small number of customers, nor is any of its business 
subject  to  renegotiation  of  profits  or  termination  of  contracts  or  subcontracts  at  the  election  of  the  United  States 
government. 

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XI. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT 

The following is a list of the names and ages of all Executive Officers of the Registrant, indicating all positions 
and offices held by each such person with the Registrant, and each such person's principal occupations or employment 
during the past five years. Each such person has been elected to serve until the next annual election of officers of the 
Registrant (expected to occur on May 22, 2019). 

Positions and Offices Held and Principal Occupations of Employment-
During Past Five Years

Name and Age
Stein Ove Fenne, age 46 ............. Group President, Tupperware Europe, Africa & Middle East (TEAM) since July 
2018. Previously Senior Vice President & President, Tupperware U.S. & Canada 
since October 2016, after serving as President, U.S. & Canada since July 2012.
Lillian D. Garcia, age 62 ............. Executive  Vice  President  and  Chief  Talent  &  Engagement  Officer,  formerly 
known  as  Executive Vice President  &  Chief  Human  Resources  Officer, since 
January 2013.

Luciano Garcia Rangel, age 53 ... Group President, Latin America since September 2017, after serving as Senior 
Vice President and President, Latin America since October 2016. Prior thereto, 
he served as Area Vice President, Latin America since July 2012.

E.V. Goings, age 73..................... Executive  Chairman  since  May  2018,  after  serving  as  Chairman  and  Chief 

Executive Officer since October 1997. 

Asha Gupta, age 47 ..................... Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer since August 
2018, after serving as Group President, Asia Pacific since January 2014, and as 
Area Vice President, India, Philippines and Nutrimetics Australia since January 
2012.

Justin Hewett, age 47 .................. Group President, Asia Pacific since August 2018. Previously Area Vice President 
with portfolio responsibility in the Company’s Europe, Africa and Middle East 
group since January 2016, and Area Vice President, Total Africa since September 
2014. Prior thereto, he served as Managing Director, Tupperware Southern Africa 
since January 2014.

Madeline Otero, age 43 ............... Vice  President  and  Controller  since  November  2018,  after  serving  as  Vice 
President, Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management since November 2015, 
and as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Beauticontrol business 
since January 2011.

Michael S. Poteshman, age 55 .... Executive  Vice  President  and  Chief  Financial  Officer  since August  2004. As 
previously announced, Mr. Poteshman will retire as Executive Vice President and 
Chief Financial Officer effective March 31, 2019.

Karen M. Sheehan, age 45 .......... Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary since January 2018, 
after serving as Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary since January 
2017, and as Vice President & Deputy General Counsel since December 2014. 
Previously  at  Church  &  Dwight  Co.  Inc.,  a  publicly-traded  consumer  goods 
manufacturer  and  marketer, she  was Associate General  Counsel,  Corporate  & 
Assistant Secretary from May 2012 to November 2014.

Patricia A. Stitzel, age 53 ............ President and Chief Executive Officer since May 2018, after serving as President 
and  Chief  Operating  Officer  since  October  2016,  and  as  Group  President, 
Americas since January 2014.

William J. Wright, age 56............ Executive Vice President, Product Innovation and Supply Chain since February 
2017, after serving as Executive Vice President, Supply Chain Worldwide since 
October 2015, Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain since October 2014, 
and Senior Vice President, Global Product Development, Tupperware since March 
2013.

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Item 1A.  Risk Factors.

There are inherent risks and uncertainties associated with the Company that could adversely affect its business, 
financial condition or results of operations. Set forth below are descriptions of those risks and uncertainties that the 
Company currently believes to be material, but the risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones that 
could adversely affect the Company. Other events that the Company does not currently anticipate or that the Company 
currently deems immaterial also may affect its business, financial condition or results of operations. Before making an 
investment in the Company’s securities, investors should carefully consider the risk factors discussed below, together 
with the other information in this Report, including the section entitled “Forward-Looking Statements,” “Management’s 
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the other reports and materials filed 
by the Company with the SEC. 

Sales Force Factors 

The Company’s products are primarily marketed and sold through the "direct-to-consumer" method of distribution, 
in which products are marketed and sold to consumers, without the use of retail establishments, by a sales force made 
up of independent contractors. This distribution system depends upon the successful addition, activation and retention 
of a large force of sales personnel to grow and compensate for a high turnover rate. The addition and retention of sales 
force members is dependent upon the competitive environment among direct-to-consumer companies and upon the 
general labor market, unemployment levels, general economic conditions, demographic and cultural changes in the 
workforce  and  the  level  of  penetration  of  the  Company's  sales  force  in  the  geographies  in  which  it  operates. The 
activation of the sales force is dependent, in part, upon the effectiveness of compensation and promotional programs 
of the Company, the competitiveness of the same compared with other direct-to-consumer companies, the introduction 
of new products and the ability to advance through the sales force structure. 

The Company’s sales are directly tied to the activity levels of its sales force, which is in large part a temporary 
working activity for many sales force members. Activity levels may be affected by the degree to which a market is 
penetrated by the presence of the Company’s sales force, the amount of average sales per order, the amount of sales 
per sales force member, the mix of high-margin and low-margin products sold at group demonstrations and elsewhere, 
and the activities and actions of the Company’s product line and channel competitors. In addition, the Company’s sales 
force members may be affected by initiatives undertaken by the Company to grow its revenue base or change its cost 
base that may lead to the inaccurate perception that the independent sales force system is at risk of being phased out 
or that the Company intends to exit markets.

International Operations 

A significant portion of the Company’s sales and profit come from its international operations. Although these 
operations  are  geographically  dispersed,  which  partially  mitigates  the  risks  associated  with  operating  in  particular 
countries, the Company is subject to the usual risks associated with international operations. Amongst others, these 
risks include local political and economic environments, adverse new tax regulations, potentially burdensome privacy 
protocols,  including  the  EU  General  Data  Protection  Regulation,  and  relations  between  the  U.S.  and  foreign 
governments. 

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The Company has derived for a number of years, over 90 percent of its net sales from operations outside the United 
States. An economic slowdown in any of the countries where the Company operates, particularly, in China, could 
materially affect the Company's revenues and operating results. Also, movement in exchange rates has had and may 
continue to have a significant impact on the Company’s earnings, cash flows and financial position. The Company’s 
most significant exposures are to the Brazilian real, Chinese renminbi, euro, Indonesian rupiah, Malaysian ringgit, 
Mexican peso and South African rand. Business units in which the Company generated at least $100 million of sales 
in 2018 included Brazil, China, Fuller Mexico, Germany, Indonesia, Tupperware Mexico and the United States and 
Canada. Of these units, sales by Brazil, China and the United States and Canada exceeded $200 million. Although the 
Company's currency risk is partially mitigated by the natural hedge arising from its local product sourcing in many 
markets, a strengthening U.S. dollar generally has a negative impact on the Company. In response to this fact, the 
Company continues to implement foreign currency hedging and risk management strategies to reduce the exposure to 
fluctuations in earnings associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company generally does not 
seek to hedge the impact of currency fluctuations on the translated value of the sales, profit or cash flow generated by 
its operations. Some of the hedging strategies implemented have a positive or negative impact on cash flows as foreign 
currencies fluctuate versus the U.S. dollar. There can be no assurance that foreign currency fluctuations and related 
hedging activities will not have a material adverse impact on the Company’s results of operations, cash flows and/or 
financial condition. 

Another  risk  associated  with  the  Company’s  international  operations  is  restrictions  foreign  governments  may 
impose on currency remittances. Due to the possibility of government restrictions on transfers of cash out of countries 
and control of exchange rates and currency convertibility, the Company may not be able to immediately access its cash 
at the exchange rate used to translate its financial statements. As of the end of 2018, this was a particular issue in China. 
See  Item  7,  Management's  Discussion  and Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results  of  Operations  for  further 
discussion regarding this risk.

Legal and Regulatory Issues 

The Company's business may also be affected by actions of domestic and foreign governments to restrict the 
activities of direct-to-consumer companies for various reasons, including a limitation on the ability of direct-to-consumer 
companies to operate without the involvement of a traditional retail channel. Foreign governments may also introduce 
other forms of protectionist legislation, such as limitations or requirements on where the products can or must be 
produced or requirements that non-domestic companies doing or seeking to do business place a certain percentage of 
ownership of legal entities in the hands of local nationals to protect the commercial interests of its citizens. Customs 
laws, tariffs, import duties, export and import quotas and restrictions on repatriation of foreign earnings and/or other 
methods of accessing cash generated internationally, may negatively affect the Company's local or corporate operations. 
Governments may seek either to impose taxes on independent sales force members, to classify independent sales force 
members as employees of direct-to-consumer companies with whom they may be associated, triggering employment-
related  taxes  on  the  Company's  sales  force  and/or  the  direct-to-consumer  companies,  or  to  impose  registration 
requirements that could impact prospects' willingness to join the sales force. Additionally, some governments prohibit 
or impose limitations on the requirement to purchase demonstration products upon joining a direct-to-consumer business 
and/or the types of activities for which a direct-to-consumer sales force can be compensated. Additionally, the U.S. 
government may impose restrictions on the Company's ability to engage in business in other countries in connection 
with the foreign policy of the United States. 

Product Safety 

Certain of the materials used in the Company’s product lines may give rise to concerns of consumers based upon 
scientific theories which are espoused from time to time, including the risk of certain materials leaching out of plastic 
containers used for their intended purposes or the ingredients used in cosmetics, personal care or nutritional products 
causing  harm  to  human  health.  This  includes  polycarbonate,  which  contains  the  chemical  Bisphenol  A,  and 
polyethersulfone, which contains the chemical Bisphenol S. It is the Company’s policy to market products in each of 
its business units containing only those materials or ingredients that are approved by relevant regulatory authorities for 
contact with food or skin or for ingestion by consumers, as applicable. 

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Senior Leadership Team; Management Succession

The Company’s success depends in part on the efforts and abilities of qualified personnel at all levels, including 
its  senior  management  team  and  other  key  employees.  Their  motivation,  skills,  experience,  contacts  and  industry 
knowledge significantly benefit the Company’s operations and administration.  The failure to attract, motivate and 
retain members of the senior management team could have an adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, 
cash flows and financial condition. Any significant leadership change or senior management transition involves inherent 
risk and any failure to ensure a smooth transition could hinder the Company’s strategic planning, execution and future 
performance.  A change in the senior management team may create uncertainty among investors, employees and others 
concerning the Company’s future direction and performance.  Any disruption in the Company’s operations or uncertainty 
could have an adverse effect on its business, financial condition or results of operations. In particular, Mr. Poteshman 
will retire as Executive Vice president and Chief Financial Officer effective March 31, 2019.

Technology and Cyber-Security

The Company relies extensively on information technology systems to conduct its business, some of which are 
managed by third-party service providers. These systems include, but are not limited to, programs and processes relating 
to internal communications and communications with other parties, ordering and managing materials from suppliers, 
converting materials to finished products, receiving orders and shipping product to customers, billing customers and 
receiving and applying payments, processing transactions, summarizing and reporting results of operations, complying 
with  regulatory,  legal  or  tax  requirements,  collecting  and  storing  certain  customer,  employee,  investor,  and  other 
stakeholder information and personal data, and other processes necessary to manage the Company’s business.  Current 
and increased information technology security threats, and current and more sophisticated computer crime, including 
advanced persistent threats, pose a potential risk to the security of the information technology systems, networks, and 
services of the Company, its customers and other business partners, as well as the confidentiality, availability, and 
integrity of the data of the Company, its customers and other business partners. As a result, the Company’s information 
technology systems, networks or service providers could be damaged or cease to function properly or the Company 
could suffer a loss or disclosure of business, personal or stakeholder information, due to any number of causes, including 
catastrophic events, power outages and security breaches. Although the Company has business continuity plans in 
place, if these plans do not provide effective alternative processes on a timely basis, the Company may suffer interruptions 
in its ability to manage or conduct its operations, which may adversely affect its business.  The Company may need to 
expend additional resources in the future to continue to protect against, or to address problems caused by, any business 
interruptions or data security breaches.  Any business interruptions or data security breaches, including cyber-security 
breaches resulting in private data disclosure, could result in lawsuits or regulatory proceedings, damage the Company’s 
reputation or adversely impact the Company’s results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. While the 
Company maintains insurance coverage that could cover some of these types of issues, the coverage has limitations 
and includes deductibles such that it may not be adequate to offset losses incurred.

The Company could also be adversely affected by system or network disruptions if new or upgraded information 
technology  systems  or  software  are  defective,  not  installed  properly  or  not  properly  integrated  into  its  operations. 
Various  measures  have  been  implemented  to  manage  the  risks  related  to  the  implementation  and  modification  of 
hardware and software, but any significant disruption or deficiency in the design and implementation of new or upgraded 
information technology systems or software could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial 
position and results of operations and could, if not successfully implemented, adversely impact the effectiveness of 
internal controls over financial reporting. The Company is in the midst of a multi-year project to upgrade and standardize 
most of its systems on a worldwide basis. 

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General Business Factors 

The Company’s business can be affected by a wide range of factors that affect other businesses. Weather, natural 
disasters, strikes, epidemics/pandemics, political instability, terrorist activity, public scrutiny of the direct-to-consumer 
channel, and changing attitudes regarding plastic products may have a significant impact on the willingness or ability 
of consumers to attend parties or otherwise purchase the Company’s products. The supply and cost of raw materials, 
particularly petroleum and natural gas-based resins, may have an impact on the availability or cost of the Company’s 
plastic  products.  The  Company  is  also  subject  to  frequent  product  counterfeiting  and  other  intellectual  property 
infringement, which may be difficult to police and prevent, depending upon the ability to identify infringers and the 
availability  and/or  enforceability  of  intellectual  property  rights.  Other  risks,  as  discussed  under  the  sub-heading 
“Forward-Looking Statements” contained in Part II, Item 7A of this Report, can be relevant to performance as well.

Global Growth Strategy Initiatives 

In January 2019, the Company announced an acceleration of investment in its Global Growth Strategy initiatives. 
The Company expects to invest approximately $100 million through 2022, 90 percent of which will be in cash. The 
areas of strategic focus are driving innovation across products, sales force and consumer experiences; extending access 
to make it easier for sales force and consumers to connect; deploying technology to drive sales force engagement and 
consumer connections; contemporizing the service model to allow the sales force to focus on driving revenue; and 
simplifying and streamlining structures to create a more aligned and integrated organization. Once implemented, the 
transformation initiatives are expected to enable annual local currency sales growth of a mid-single digit percentage 
and to generate about $50 million in annualized savings. 

As the Company works to complete the transformation initiatives, it may not realize anticipated savings or benefits 
from one or more of the various restructuring and cost-savings programs undertaken as part of these efforts in full or 
in part or within the time periods expected. It also may not realize the increase in sales intended to be enabled by the 
initiatives. Other events and circumstances, such as financial and strategic difficulties and delays or unexpected costs, 
including the impact of foreign currency and inflationary pressures, may occur which could result in not realizing 
targets or in offsetting the financial benefits of reaching those targets. Reaching those targets may also depend on the 
level of acceptance by the Company's sales force of its compensation initiatives. If the Company is unable to realize 
the anticipated savings or benefits, or otherwise fails to invest in the growth initiatives, the business may be adversely 
affected. In addition, any plans to invest these savings and benefits ahead of future growth means that such costs will 
be incurred whether or not these savings and benefits are realized. The Company is also subject to the risks of labor 
unrest,  negative  publicity  and  business  disruption  in  connection  with  these  initiatives,  and  the  failure  to  realize 
anticipated savings or benefits from such initiatives could have a material adverse effect on business, prospects, financial 
condition, liquidity, results of operations and cash flows.

Item 1B. 

Unresolved Staff Comments.

None.

Item 2. 

Properties.

The principal executive office of the Registrant is owned by the Registrant and is located in Orlando, Florida. The 
Registrant  owns  and  maintains  significant  manufacturing  and/or  distribution  facilities  in Australia,  Brazil,  France, 
Greece, Indonesia, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa and the United States, and leases manufacturing 
and distribution facilities in Belgium, China, Germany, India, Japan and Venezuela. The Registrant owns and maintains 
the headquarters in India and leases the former Beauticontrol manufacturing and distribution facility in Texas. The 
Registrant is seeking to sub-lease the Beauticontrol facility and is endeavoring to dispose of its manufacturing and 
distribution facility in France in connection with the Company's restructuring plan announced in July 2017.

 The Registrant conducts a continuing program of new product design and development at its facilities in Australia, 
Belgium and Mexico. None of the owned principal properties is subject to any encumbrance material to the consolidated 
operations of the Company. Notwithstanding the planned dispositions noted above the Registrant considers the condition 
and extent of utilization of its plants, warehouses and other properties to be good and the nature of the properties and 
the capacity of its plants and warehouses generally to be adequate for its needs. 

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In addition to the above-described improved properties, the Registrant owns unimproved real estate surrounding 
its corporate headquarters in Orlando, Florida. The Registrant prepared certain portions of this real estate for a variety 
of development purposes and, in 2002, began selling parts of this property. To date, approximately 390 acres have been 
sold and about 170 acres remain to be sold in connection with this project that is expected to continue for a number of 
years. 

Item 3. 

Legal Proceedings.

A number of ordinary-course legal and administrative proceedings against the Registrant or its subsidiaries are 
pending. In addition to such proceedings, there are certain proceedings that involve the discharge of materials into, or 
otherwise relating to the protection of, the environment. Certain of such proceedings involve federal environmental 
laws such as the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as well as state 
and local laws. The Registrant has established reserves with respect to certain of such proceedings. Because of the 
involvement of other parties and the uncertainty of potential environmental impacts, the eventual outcomes of such 
actions and the cost and timing of expenditures cannot be determined with certainty. It is not expected that the outcome 
of such proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect upon the Registrant. 

As part of the 1986 reorganization involving the formation of Premark, Premark was spun-off by Dart & Kraft, 
Inc., and Kraft Foods, Inc. assumed any liabilities arising out of any legal proceedings in connection with certain 
divested or discontinued former businesses of Dart Industries Inc., a subsidiary of the Registrant, including matters 
alleging  product  and  environmental  liability.  The  assumption  of  liabilities  by  Kraft  Foods,  Inc.  (now  Mondelez 
International,  Inc.)  remains  effective  subsequent  to  the  distribution  of  the  equity  of  the  Registrant  to  Premark 
shareholders in 1996. 

Item 4. 

Mine Safety Procedures.

Not applicable.

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PART II

Item 5. 

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of 
Equity Securities. 

The Registrant has not sold any securities in 2016 through 2018 that were not registered under the Securities Act 
of 1933 as amended. As of February 21, 2019, the Registrant had 46,113 shareholders of record and beneficial holders. 
The principal United States market on which the Registrant’s common stock is traded is the New York Stock Exchange 
under the symbol “TUP”. 

Item 5a. 

Performance Graph.

The following performance graph compares the performance of the Company's common stock to the Standard & 
Poor's  400  Mid-Cap  Stock  Index  and  the  Standard &  Poor's  400  Mid-Cap  Consumer  Discretionary  Index.  The 
Company's stock is included in both indices. The graph assumes that the value of the investment in the Company's 
common stock and each index was 100 at December 28, 2013 and that all dividends were reinvested. 

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Measurement Period
(Fiscal Year Ended)
12/28/2013..........................................................................
12/27/2014..........................................................................
12/26/2015..........................................................................
12/31/2016..........................................................................
12/30/2017..........................................................................
12/29/2018..........................................................................

Tupperware
Brands
Corporation

S&P 400
Mid-Cap

S&P 400
Mid-Cap
Consumer
Discretionary Index

100.00

69.63

63.95

63.16

78.56

41.86

100.00

111.39

109.15

130.22

151.35

133.19

100.00

111.85

103.71

112.79

134.73

109.91

Item 5c. 

Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

None.

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Item 6. 

Selected Financial Data.

The following table presents the Company’s selected historical financial information for the last five years. The selected 
financial information has been derived from the Company's consolidated financial statements which, for the data presented 
for fiscal years 2018 and 2017 and for some data presented for 2016, are included in Part II, Item 8 of this Report. This data 
should be read in conjunction with the Company's other financial information, including "Management's Discussion and 
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" (MD&A) and the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes 
to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Items 7 and 8, respectively, in this report. The Company's fiscal 
year ends on the last Saturday of December and, as a result, the 2016 fiscal year contained 53 weeks as compared with 52 
weeks for the other fiscal years presented.

(In millions, except per share amounts)

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

Operating results

Net sales:

Europe........................................................................ $
Asia Pacific................................................................
North America ...........................................................
South America ...........................................................

347.0
Total net sales .................................................... $ 2,069.7

682.0

515.1

525.6

$

550.4

$

559.4

$

612.9

$

734.8

541.5

429.1

748.6

548.3

356.8

771.0

593.7

306.2

740.6

839.6

640.8

385.1

$ 2,255.8

$ 2,213.1

$ 2,283.8

$ 2,606.1

Segment profit:

Europe........................................................................ $
Asia Pacific................................................................
North America ...........................................................
South America ...........................................................

Unallocated expenses ....................................................
Gain on disposal of assets including insurance

recoveries, net (a),(b) ...............................................

Re-engineering and impairment charges.......................

Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets (c) .........

Interest expense, net ......................................................

Income before income taxes .........................................
Provision for income taxes (d) ......................................
Net income (loss) (d)..................................................... $
Basic earnings (loss) per common share....................... $
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share.................... $

46.3

$

54.5

$

65.3

$

92.4

$

172.5

76.3

68.3
(46.3)

18.7
(15.9)
—
(43.7)
276.2

120.3

155.9

3.12

3.11

189.3

69.7

98.7
(64.1)

9.1
(66.0)
(62.9)
(43.2)
185.1

450.5
(265.4) $
(5.22) $
(5.22) $

$

$

$

181.0

66.1

82.2
(67.6)

27.3
(7.6)
—
(45.4)
301.3

77.7

223.6

4.43

4.41

$

$

$

175.9

69.7

46.5
(72.8)

13.7
(20.3)
—
(45.2)
259.9

74.1

185.8

3.72

3.69

$

$

$

117.5

191.7

69.6

27.1
(55.9)

2.7
(11.0)
—
(43.5)
298.2

83.8

214.4

4.28

4.20

See footnotes beginning on the following page.

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(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Profitability ratios

Segment profit as a percent of sales: .........................
Europe ................................................................
Asia Pacific ........................................................
North America ....................................................
South America....................................................

Financial Condition

Cash and cash equivalents ......................................... $
Net working capital ...................................................
Property, plant and equipment, net............................
Total assets.................................................................
Short-term borrowings and current portion

of long-term obligations.......................................
Long-term obligations ...............................................
Shareholders’ equity (deficit) ....................................
Current ratio...............................................................

Other Data

Net cash provided by operating activities ................. $
Net cash used in investing activities..........................
Net cash used in financing activities .........................
Capital expenditures ..................................................
Depreciation and amortization ..................................

132.0
(34.7)
(79.0)
75.4

58.2

$

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

9%

10%

12%

15%

16%

25

15

20

26

13

23

24

12

23

23

12

15

23

11

7

149.0
(138.5)
276.0

$

144.1
(28.3)
278.2

$

93.2
(2.3)
259.8

$

79.8
(63.5)
253.6

$

77.0
(105.0)
290.3

1,308.8

1,388.0

1,587.8

1,598.2

1,769.8

285.5

603.4
(235.2)
0.82

133.0

605.1
(119.4)
0.96

217.4
(57.6)
(116.6)
72.3

60.5

105.9

606.0

212.8

1.00

162.5

608.2

161.0

0.90

221.4

612.1

185.8

0.86

$

237.0
(25.7)
(193.3)
61.6

57.5

$

225.7
(43.1)
(157.1)
61.1

62.4

$

284.1
(62.3)
(211.0)
69.4

63.7

Common Stock Data

Dividends declared per share..................................... $
Dividend payout ratio (e)...........................................
Average common shares outstanding (thousands):

Basic ...................................................................
Diluted (f) ...........................................................

Period-end book value per share (g) ............................. $
Period-end price/earnings ratio (h) ...............................

nm  Not meaningful

2.72

$

2.72

$

2.72

$

2.72

$

2.72

87.2%

nm

61.4%

73.1%

63.6%

49,877

50,154
(4.69)
10.0

50,818

50,818
(2.35)
nm

50,521

50,719
4.20

11.9

$

$

49,947

50,401
3.19

15.1

$

50,131

51,011
3.64

15.2

$

(a)  In 2002, the Company began to sell land held for development near its Orlando, Florida headquarters. During 2018, 
2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014, in connection with this program, pretax gains of $7.1 million, $8.8 million, $26.5 million, 
$12.9 million and 1.3 million, respectively, were included in gains on disposal of assets including insurance recoveries, 
net. 

(b)  Included in gain on disposal of assets including insurance recoveries, net are pretax gains of $9.5 million from the sale 
and leaseback of a distribution facility in Japan and $2.1 million from the sale of the Beauticontrol property in Texas in 
2018 and $1.1 million in 2014 from the sale of property in Australia.

(c)  Valuations completed in 2017, on the Company’s intangible assets resulted in the conclusion that the goodwill value of 

the Fuller Mexico reporting unit was impaired. This resulted in non-cash charge of $62.9 million.

(d)  In 2017, upon enactment of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the "Tax Act"), the Company recorded $375 million
of non-cash, income tax charges. In addition, in 2018 the Company recorded $46.6 million of income tax expense related 
to implementation of provisions of the Tax Act.

(e)  The  dividend  payout  ratio  is  dividends  declared  per  share  divided  by  basic  earnings  per  share.  In  2017,  due  to  the 

Company's net loss position the dividend payout ratio is not meaningful.

(f)  In 2017, due to the Company's net loss position diluted shares were the same as basic shares outstanding.

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(g)  Period-end book value per share is calculated as year-end shareholders’ equity (deficit) divided by full year diluted 

common shares outstanding.

(h)  Period-end price/earnings ratio is calculated as the year-end market price of the Company’s common stock divided by 
full year diluted earnings per share. In 2017, due to the Company's net loss position the Period-end price/earnings ratio 
is not meaningful.

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Item 7. 

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following is a discussion of the results of operations for 2018 compared with 2017 and 2017 compared with 
2016, and changes in financial condition during 2018 and 2017. The Company’s fiscal year ends on the last Saturday 
of December. As a result, the 2016 fiscal year included 53 weeks, as compared with 52 weeks for 2018 and 2017. This 
information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial information provided in Part II, Item 8 of 
this Annual Report.

The  Company's  primary  means  of  distributing  its  products  is  through  independent  sales  organizations  and 
individuals, which in many cases are also its customers. The vast majority of the Company's products are, in turn, sold 
to end consumers who are not members of its sales force. The Company is largely dependent upon these independent 
sales organizations and individuals to reach end consumers, and any significant disruption of this distribution network 
would have a negative financial impact on the Company and its ability to generate sales, earnings and operating cash 
flows. The Company's primary business drivers are the size, activity, diversity and productivity of its independent sales 
organizations.

As  the  impacts  of  foreign  currency  translation  are  an  important  factor  in  understanding  period-to-period 
comparisons, the Company believes the presentation of results on a local currency basis, as a supplement to reported 
results,  helps  improve  readers'  ability  to  understand  the  Company's  operating  results  and  evaluate  performance  in 
comparison with prior periods. The Company presents local currency information that compares results between periods 
as if current period exchange rates had been used to translate results in the prior period. The Company uses results on 
a local currency basis as one measure to evaluate performance. The Company generally refers to such amounts as 
calculated on a "local currency" basis, or "excluding the impact of foreign currency." These results should be considered 
in addition to, not as a substitute for, results reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in 
the United States ("GAAP"). Results on a local currency basis may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used 
by other companies. 

The Company defines established market economies as those in Western Europe (including Scandinavia), Australia, 
Canada,  Japan,  New  Zealand,  and  the  United  States. All  other  countries  are  classified  as  having  emerging  market 
economies.

Estimates included herein are those of the Company’s management and are subject to the risks and uncertainties 

as described in the Forward Looking Statements caption included in Item 7A. 

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Overview

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

Total Company Results 2018 vs. 2017

52 weeks ended

December 29,
2018

December 30,
2017

Net sales ............................................................. $ 2,069.7

$ 2,255.8

Gross margin as a percent of sales .....................
DS&A as a percent of sales ................................
Operating income ............................................... $
Net income (loss) ............................................... $
Net income (loss) per diluted share.................... $

66.6%

51.2%

319.8

155.9

3.11

67.0%

51.4%

$

$

$

232.5
(265.4)
(5.22)

Total Company Results 2017 vs. 2016

Net sales ............................................................. $ 2,255.8

$ 2,213.1

52 weeks
ended

53 weeks
ended

December 30,
2017

December 31,
2016

Gross margin as a percent of sales .....................
DS&A as a percent of sales ................................
Operating income ............................................... $
Net income (loss) ............................................... $
Net income (loss) per diluted share.................... $
____________________
na  not applicable
pp  percentage points
– 

67.0%

51.4%

67.7%

52.6%

232.5

(265.4)

(5.22)

$

$

$

354.2

223.6

4.41

not applicable as amount positive in one year and negative in the other

Change
excluding
the impact of
foreign
exchange

Foreign
exchange
impact

(5)% $

na

na

54% $

-

-

$

$

(82.2)
na

na
(24.3)
(15.5)
(0.31)

Change
(8)%
(0.4) pp
(0.2) pp
38%

-

-

Change 
excluding 
the impact of 
foreign 
exchange

Foreign 
exchange 
impact

1% $

16.7

na

na

(35)% $

-

-

$

$

na

na

4.4

3.4

0.06

Change

2%
(0.7) pp
(1.2) pp
(34)%

-

-

Net Sales

Reported sales decreased 8 percent in 2018 compared with 2017. Excluding the impact of changes in foreign 
currency exchange rates, sales decreased 5 percent. This included a 1 percentage point positive impact from the benefit 
of business-to-business sales, mainly in France and Germany, and a 2 percentage point negative impact from the closure 
of Beauticontrol in 2017 and the combination of the NaturCare and Tupperware businesses in Japan as of the beginning 
of 2018. The average impact of higher prices on the sales comparison was about 2 percent.

The Company’s businesses operating in emerging market economies accounted for 70 percent and 69 percent of 
reported sales in 2018 and 2017, respectively. Reported sales in the emerging markets were down 6 percent in 2018
compared with 2017, including a negative translation impact of $95.2 million from changes in foreign currency exchange 
rates. Excluding the impact of foreign currency, these units were even in sales. The average impact of higher prices in 
these markets was 2 percent. The most significant increase in local currency sales in the Company's emerging market 
units was in China, due to the net addition of outlets. Other units with meaningful increases were Tupperware Mexico, 
due to higher sales force productivity and higher prices, and Tupperware South Africa from more active sellers in 
connection with higher sales force additions. These results were offset by a decrease in India due to a smaller, less 
productive sales force, and in Indonesia from a smaller, less active sales force.

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Reported sales in the Company’s units operating in established market economies were down 12 percent compared 
with 2017. Excluding the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, sales were down 14 percent, which 
included a negative 4 percent impact from the Beauticontrol closure and the combination of the businesses in Japan. 
The decrease was primarily in France, Germany and Italy, due to less active sellers from lower sales force additions. 
The average impact of higher prices in the established markets was 1 percent.

Reported  sales  increased  2  percent  in  2017  compared  with  2016.  Excluding  the  impact  of  changes  in  foreign 
currency exchange rates, sales increased 1 percent. This included an estimated 1 percentage point negative impact on 
the  comparison  from  the  53rd  week  in  2016,  as  well  as  0.7  percentage  point  negative  impact  from  Beauticontrol, 
reflecting lower sales in the first half of 2017, and the winding down of operations in the third quarter. The average 
impact of higher prices on the sales comparison was 2 percent.

The Company’s businesses operating in emerging market economies accounted for 69 percent and 66 percent of 
reported sales in 2017 and 2016, respectively. Net sales in the emerging markets were up 5 percent in 2017 compared 
with 2016 in both dollars and local currency. The average impact of higher prices in these markets was 4 percent. The 
increase in local currency sales in the Company's emerging market units was primarily in Brazil, the Company's largest 
business unit, reflecting a larger sales force, and in China, reflecting continued growth in the number of members, who 
are customers of the outlets and more outlets, along with higher productivity, including from improved leveraging of 
digital marketing. Also contributing to the local currency sales increase was inflation related pricing in Argentina and 
Venezuela, and the benefit of larger sales forces in Tupperware Mexico and Tupperware South Africa from strong sales 
force additions. These results were partially offset by decreases in India, from significantly fewer active sellers in light 
of requirements under the federal government's direct selling guidelines that were enacted in 2016 and constrained 
consumer spending due to implementation of a nationwide goods and services tax in July 2017, and in Indonesia from 
a smaller, less active and less productive sales force.

Reported sales in the Company’s units operating in established market economies were down 4 percent in 2017 
compared with 2016. Excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rates, these units were down 6 percent, with 
the most significant decreases in France and Germany, from smaller sales force sizes, and Nutrimetics Australia and 
New Zealand, from a smaller, less active sales force, as well as the decision to wind-down Beauticontrol beginning in 
the third quarter of 2017. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in volume of products sold in the United 
States and Canada by a larger and more active sales force. The average impact of lower prices in the established markets 
was 1 percent, primarily related to more aggressive promotional pricing. 

Specific segment impacts are further discussed in the Segment Results section in this Part I, Item 7.

Gross Margin

Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 66.6 percent in 2018 and 67.0 percent in 2017. The decrease of 0.4
percentage points ("pp") primarily reflected unfavorable resin costs (0.5 pp), higher manufacturing costs despite the 
closure of French supply chain facility early in the year, mainly in South America and Europe, in part due to lower 
volume (0.4 pp), and unfavorable mix of products sold and increased sales incentives, mainly in Brazil and Europe 
(0.2 pp). These were partially offset by a mix impact from relatively higher sales in certain units with higher than 
average gross margins (0.3 pp), lower obsolescence costs (0.3 pp) and a positive impact from the translation effect of 
changes in foreign currency exchange rates in Venezuela (0.1 pp).

Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 67.0 percent in 2017 and 67.7 percent in 2016. The decrease of 0.7 
percentage points primarily reflected an unfavorable mix of products sold and more aggressive promotional pricing, 
mainly at Beauticontrol and in Europe (1.2 pp), a negative impact from the translation effect of changes in foreign 
currency exchange rates in Venezuela (0.2 pp), unfavorable resin costs (0.2 pp), and higher obsolescence costs, mainly 
in light of the winding down of Beauticontrol (0.1 pp). These were partially offset by a mix impact from relatively 
higher sales in certain units with higher than average gross margins (0.5 pp) and lower manufacturing costs, mainly in 
Europe (0.5 pp).

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Operating Expenses

Delivery, sales and administrative expense ("DS&A") as a percentage of sales was 51.2 percent in 2018, compared 
with 51.4 percent in 2017. The comparison reflected more efficient promotional spending primarily in Brazil and Fuller 
Mexico (0.8 pp), lower administrative expenses, mainly in Brazil and Corporate, primarily due to lower expense for 
management incentives (0.7 pp), a favorable mix impact from relatively higher sales in certain units with lower than 
average DS&A (0.5 pp) and a favorable impact of the 2017 closure of Beauticontrol, which had higher than average 
DS&A as a percentage of sales (0.2 pp). This was partially offset by higher distribution costs, mainly in Brazil, Europe 
and Tupperware United States and Canada (0.8 pp), increased commissions, primarily in Brazil, Japan and Tupperware 
United States and Canada (0.4 pp), higher bad debt expense, mainly in France and Fuller Mexico (0.4 pp) and a negative 
impact from the translation effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates (0.4 pp).

DS&A as a percentage of sales was 51.4 percent in 2017, compared with 52.6 percent in 2016. The lower DS&A 
expense reflected more efficient promotional spending primarily in Asia Pacific and Europe (0.8 pp), relatively higher 
sales in certain units with lower than average operating expenses (0.6 pp), a positive impact from the translation effect 
of changes in foreign currency exchange rates (0.2 pp) and lower marketing costs mainly in Europe (0.1 pp). Partially 
offsetting these decreases, was higher distribution costs in Tupperware North America (0.2 pp) and higher bad debt 
expense in Europe and South America (0.3 pp).

The Company segregates corporate operating expenses into allocated and unallocated components based upon the 
estimated time spent managing segment operations. The allocated costs are then apportioned on a local currency basis 
to each segment based primarily upon segment revenues. The unallocated expenses reflect amounts unrelated to segment 
operations.  Operating  expenses  to  be  allocated  are  determined  at  the  beginning  of  the  year  based  upon  estimated 
expenditures. Total unallocated expenses in 2018 decreased $17.8 million compared with 2017, reflecting reduced 
management incentive costs and reduced expenses from corporate marketing initiatives.

Total unallocated expenses in 2017 decreased $3.5 million compared with 2016, reflecting reduced expenses from 
corporate marketing initiatives, and a higher allocation of costs to the segments, partially offset by increased management 
incentive costs.

As discussed in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Report, the Company 
includes costs related to the distribution of its products in DS&A expense. As a result, the Company’s gross margin 
may not be comparable with other companies that include this expense in cost of products sold.

Re-engineering Costs

As the Company continuously evaluates its operating structure in light of current business conditions and strives 
to maintain the most efficient possible structure, it periodically implements actions designed to reduce costs, improve 
operating efficiency and otherwise transform its business. These actions often result in re-engineering costs related to 
headcount reductions and to facility downsizing and closure, as well as related asset write downs and other costs that 
may be necessary in light of the revised operating landscape including structural changes impacting how its sales force 
operates. In addition, the Company may recognize gains or losses upon disposal of excess facilities or other activities 
directly related to its re-engineering efforts.

Over the past three years, the Company has incurred such costs as detailed below that were included in the following 

income statement captions:

(In millions)
2018
Re-engineering and impairment charges............................................................................... $ 15.9
0.9
Cost of products sold.............................................................................................................
Total pretax re-engineering costs .......................................................................................... $ 16.8

2017
$ 63.7

2016
$ 7.6

3.6

—

$ 67.3

$ 7.6

In 2018 and 2017, the re-engineering and impairment charges incurred were primarily related to severance costs 
and restructuring actions taken in connection with the Company's plans, through 2019, to rationalize its supply chain 
and to adjust the cost base of several marketing units. The restructuring charges also relate to the Company's decision 
to wind-down the Beauticontrol reporting unit in 2017. In 2018 and 2017, the Company recorded $0.9 million and $3.6 
million, respectively, in cost of sales for inventory obsolescence in connection with its re-engineering program. 

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Under the Company's re-engineering program announced in July 2017, it expects to incur a total of $84 million 
in pretax costs, of which $81 million has been recorded starting in the second quarter of 2017 through the end of 2018. 
In connection with this program the Company expects to incur an additional $3 million of pretax re-engineering costs 
in 2019, with about 65 percent of the total program cost related to severance and benefits, and the balance predominantly 
related to costs to exit leases and other contracts, mainly related to wind-down of Beauticontrol and closure of the 
French manufacturing facility, as well as the write-off of excess assets for which there were no disposal proceeds. Cash 
outflows associated with the overall program are expected to total about $80 million, including $52 million paid through 
2018. Both the cost and cash flow are before related asset sales that could bring proceeds of up to $35 to $45 million 
over time, including $28 million received in connection with the sale of assets in the first half of 2018. The annualized 
benefit of these actions, once fully implemented, is estimated to be $35 million with a small amount realized in 2017 
and about two-thirds realized in 2018, mainly in the second half, and an incremental $10 million to be realized in 2019. 
While the expected savings to date have been realized, other factors more than offset these amounts. The benefits 
realized in 2018 were reflected most significantly through lower cost of products sold than would otherwise be achieved, 
as well as through lower DS&A.

In January 2019, the Company announced a transformation program running through 2022 that is expected to cost 
approximately $100 million, with 90 percent in cash. Once fully implemented, the transformation projects are expected 
to enable annual local currency sales growth and to generate about $50 million in annualized savings. 

In 2016, the re-engineering and impairment charges were primarily associated with headcount reductions in several 

of the Company's operations in connection with changes in its management and organizational structures. 

See also Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Report, regarding the Company's 

re-engineering actions.

Fixed Asset Impairment - Venezuela

As of the end of December 2017, the Company evaluated the significant inflationary environment, the early 2018 
devaluation of the currency in relation to the U.S. dollar and the actual exchange rates being used to conduct business, 
particularly procurement of resins to manufacture product in Venezuela. The Company concluded, it would use the 
parallel exchange rate in use in the country, which was approximately 99 percent lower than the official exchange rate 
that was used in 2017, to value sales and profit beginning of 2018. As a result of this evaluation, the Company recorded 
an impairment charge of $2.3 million dollars to reduce the carrying value of its long-term fixed assets to zero. This 
impairment charge was included in the re-engineering and impairment charge caption of the Company's Consolidated 
Income Statement, but is not a component of the program announced in July 2017. 

There were no fixed asset impairments in 2018 and 2016.

See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Report for further details.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The Company's goodwill and intangible assets relate primarily to the December 2005 acquisition of the direct-to-
consumer businesses of Sara Lee Corporation. In the third quarters of 2018 and 2017, the Company completed the 
annual  assessments  for  all  of  its  reporting  units  and  indefinite-lived  intangible  assets,  concluding  there  were  no 
impairments. 

In the second quarter of 2017, as part of its on-going assessment of goodwill and intangible assets, the Company 
noted that the sales, profitability and cash flow of Fuller Mexico had fallen below its recent trend lines, and was expected 
to fall significantly short of previous expectations for the year. As a result, the Company performed an interim impairment 
test as of the end of May 2017, and recorded an impairment charge of $62.9 million. The remaining goodwill balance 
at Fuller Mexico as of December 29, 2018 was $17.1 million. 

The  estimated  fair  value  of  Fuller  Mexico  equaled  its  estimated  carrying  value  as  of  May  2017,  reflecting  the 
impairment charge recorded at that time. Having the estimated carrying value equal to fair value results in an elevated 
risk of future impairment. Since May 2017, Fuller Mexico's local currency sales and cash flows have exceeded those 
projected in the May 2017 step 1 valuation, which has significantly reduced the risk of impairment at Fuller Mexico.

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 Management has concluded there is no significant foreseeable risk of failing a future goodwill impairment test, 
nor is there significant foreseeable risk of the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible assets falling materially below 
their respective carrying values. Given the sensitivity of fair value valuations to changes in cash flow or market multiples, 
the Company may be required to recognize an impairment of goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets in the future 
due  to  changes  in  market  conditions  or  other  factors  related  to  the  Company’s  performance. Actual  results  below 
forecasted results or a decrease in the forecasted future results of the Company’s business plans or changes in discount 
rates could also result in an impairment charge, as could changes in market characteristics including declines in valuation 
multiples  of  comparable  publicly-traded  companies.  Impairment  charges  would  have  an  adverse  impact  on  the 
Company’s net income and shareholders' equity. 

Refer to Note 6 of the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 for further information.

Gains on Disposal of Assets

The Company continues with its program to sell land for development near its Orlando, Florida headquarters, 
which began in 2002, recognizing pretax gains of $7.1 million, $8.8 million and $26.5 million under this program in 
2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Included in 2016 pretax gains under this program was $24.2 million in connection 
with the sale of two joint ventures the Company had with a real estate development partner to develop land near the 
Company's Orlando headquarters. Total cash proceeds from the sale were $30.2 million, including $0.9 million related 
to the operation of the joint ventures during development. The income from the joint venture operations was recorded 
in other income on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income in 2016. Gains on land transactions are recorded 
based upon when the transactions close and proceeds are collected. Transactions in one period may not be representative 
of what may occur in future periods. Since the Company began this program in 2002, cumulative proceeds from these 
sales have totaled $147 million with additional net proceeds of up to $90 million expected as the program is completed. 
The carrying value of the remaining land included in the Company's land sales program was $30 million as of the end 
of 2018, which was included in property, plant and equipment held for use within the Consolidated Balance Sheets. 
The Company has concluded that the fair value of the land under this program significantly exceeded the carrying value 
as of the end of 2018, and will continue to do so into the foreseeable future. 

In addition in 2018, the Company executed a sale and leaseback of its distribution facility in Japan. The lease has 
an initial term of 6 years and 5 months. The transaction resulted in cash proceeds of $22.4 million and a deferred gain 
of $7.9 million, which was recorded as a liability and will be amortized over the lease term. The Company recorded a 
gain  of  $9.5  million  in  connection  with  this  transaction  along  with  a  pretax  gain  of  $2.1  million  from  the  sale  of 
Beauticontrol property in Texas in 2018.

Net Interest Expense

Net interest expense was $43.7 million in 2018, compared with $43.2 million in 2017. Interest expense increased
in the year-over-year comparison reflecting the impact of higher interest rates on short-term borrowings and higher 
average borrowings, partially offset by less expense related to forward points from the Company's hedging activity.

Net interest expense was $43.2 million in 2017, compared with $45.4 million in 2016. Interest expense decreased
in the year-over-year comparison reflecting less expense related to forward points from the Company's hedging activity, 
partially offset by the impact of higher interest rates on short-term borrowings.

Tax Rate

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation, the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs 
Act of 2017 (the "Tax Act"). The Tax Act makes broad and complex changes to the U.S. tax code. The effective tax 
rates for 2018, 2017 and 2016 were 43.6, 243.4 and 25.8 percent, respectively. The effective tax rate for 2018 and 2017
reflects the impact of the Tax Act. 

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The Tax Act also established new tax laws that affected 2018 and 2017 and will affect future years, including but 
not limited to (1) reducing the U.S. federal corporate rate from 35 percent to 21 percent; (2) elimination of the corporate 
alternative minimum tax (AMT); (3) the creation of the base erosion anti-abuse tax (BEAT); (4) a general elimination 
of U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries; (5) a new provision designed to tax global intangible 
low-taxed income (GILTI); (6) a new limitation on deductible interest expense (IRC section 163(j)); (7) limitations on 
the deductibility of certain executive compensation ; (8) significant limitations on the use of foreign tax credits (FTCs) 
to reduce U.S. income tax liability; and (9) changing the rules related to the uses and limitations of net operating loss 
carryforwards created in tax years beginning after December 21, 2017.

ASC 740 requires a company to record the effect of a tax law change in the period of enactment. However, shortly 
after the enactment of the Tax Act, the SEC staff issued SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 118 (“SAB 118”), which allowed 
a company to record a provisional amount when it does not have the necessary information available, prepared, or 
analyzed in reasonable detail to complete its accounting for the change in tax law. The measurement period ends when 
the company has obtained, prepared and analyzed the information necessary to finalize its accounting, but cannot extend 
beyond one year from the enactment date. 

In addition to, and in some cases interacting with the Tax Act, tax expense is affected by factors, including the 
global mix of earnings, changes in foreign tax legislation, acquisitions or dispositions as well as the tax characteristics 
of income. The Company is required to make judgments on the need to record deferred tax assets and liabilities, uncertain 
tax positions and assessments regarding the realizability of deferred tax assets in determining the income tax provision. 
The Company has recognized deferred tax assets based upon its analysis of the likelihood of realizing the benefits 
inherent in them in accordance with the requirements of SAB 118. During fiscal 2018 and 2017, the Company recorded 
tax charges for the impact of the Tax Act effects using the current available information and technical guidance on the 
interpretations of the Tax Act. In 2017 and in accordance with SAB 118, provisional estimates were recorded. The 
Company has finalized the SAB 118 accounting analysis based on the guidance, interpretations, and data available as 
of December 22, 2018. Adjustments made in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 upon finalization of the accounting 
analysis were not material to the Consolidated Financial Statements except for the recording of $50.6 million expense 
for future withholding taxes relating to the future distribution of accumulated foreign earnings subject to the toll charge 
if that had been recorded as of December 30, 2017.  The Company recorded a $4.0 million benefit related to foreign 
exchange rate on the withholding tax liability for the period ended December 29, 2018.

 In the period ended December 30, 2017 all foreign earnings were subject to the toll charge under the Tax Act. In 
the year ended December 29, 2018 the Company recorded tax expense of $46.6 million relating to withholding tax 
associated with the future distribution of unrepatriated foreign earnings of which $39.1 million remained as a deferred 
tax liability at the end of 2018.  These and other foreign earnings can be distributed to the United States without additional 
tax expense. 

In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company has made an accounting policy election to treat GILTI as a current 
period expense. Therefore, the Company has not provided any deferred tax impacts of GILTI in the Consolidated 
Financial Statements for the year ended December 29, 2018. The Company recognized $10.9 million tax cost associated 
with  the  GILTI  for  the  current  year.  This  expense  could  change  significantly  once  the  U.S.  Treasury  issues  final 
regulations.

In  the  fourth  quarter  of  2018,  the  Company  early  adopted  ASU  2018-02,  Income  Statement  -  Reporting 
Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive 
Income. The standard allows companies to reclassify from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/Loss to Retained 
Earnings the difference between the historical corporate income tax rate of 35 percent and the 21 percent rate enacted 
in the Tax Act in December 2017. This resulted in an increase of $24.2 million in Retained Earnings and a decrease of 
$24.2 million in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.

The Tax Act established new IRC Section 163(j), which imposes a new limitation on the deductibility of interest 
expense. Any current non-deductible amount is carried forward indefinitely. The U.S. Treasury has not issued final 
regulations regarding a number of the new Tax Act provisions. As such, the Company recorded a deferred tax asset of 
$15.6 million relating to the current non-deductible interest expense. The Company may re-evaluate its position once 
the final tax regulations are issued. 

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At December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017, the Company had valuation allowances against certain deferred 
tax assets totaling $253.3 million and $235.5 million, respectively. The increase in valuation allowance was primarily 
associated with higher deferred tax assets for net operating losses. These valuation allowances relate to tax assets in 
jurisdictions where it is management's best estimate that there is not a greater than 50 percent probability that the benefit 
of the assets will be realized in the associated tax returns. This assessment is based in part upon expected future domestic 
results under the Tax Act, and available foreign source income, including rents and royalties available for credit usage 
under the Tax Act, as well as anticipated gains related to future sales of land held for development near the Company's 
Orlando, Florida headquarters. Certain tax planning transactions may be entered into to facilitate realization of these 
benefits  once  the  final  tax  regulations  are  issued.  In  evaluating  uncertain  tax  positions,  the  Company  makes 
determinations regarding the application of complex tax rules, regulations and practices. Uncertain tax positions are 
evaluated based on many factors including but not limited to changes in tax laws, new developments and the impact 
of tax audit settlements on future periods. Refer to the critical accounting policies section and Note 12 to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Report for additional discussions of the Company's methodology for 
evaluating deferred tax assets.

As of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017, the Company's accrual for uncertain tax positions was $15.1 
million and $19.8 million, respectively. During the year ended December 29, 2018, the accrual for uncertain tax positions 
decreased by $4.7 million, including a $3.6 million decrease due to the expiration of the statute of limitations in various 
jurisdictions. 

The Company estimates that it may settle one or more foreign and domestic audits in the next twelve months that 
may result in a decrease in the amount of accrual for uncertain tax positions of up to $2.5 million. For the remaining 
balance as of December 29, 2018, the Company is not able to reliably estimate the timing or ultimate settlement amount. 
While the Company does not currently expect material changes, it is possible that the amount of unrecognized benefit 
with respect to the uncertain tax positions will significantly increase or decrease related to audits in various foreign 
jurisdictions that may conclude during that period or new developments that could also, in turn, impact the Company's 
assessment relative to the establishment of valuation allowances against certain existing deferred tax assets. At this 
time, the Company is not able to make a reasonable estimate of the range of impact on the balance of unrecognized tax 
benefits or the impact on the effective tax rate related to these items.

Net Income and Operating Income

Operating income increased 38 percent in 2018 compared with 2017, which included a 16 point negative translation 
impact on the comparison from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Net income increased $421.3 million on 
a reported basis, including a $15.5 million negative translation impact from changes in foreign exchange rates. The 
increase in local currency net income was primarily due to the absence of $375.0 million of non-cash income tax charges 
related to the Tax Act that was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2017, the absence of the non-cash $62.9 million goodwill 
impairment related to Fuller Mexico that was recorded in 2017, lower pre-tax re-engineering costs in connection with 
the Company's restructuring plan announced in July 2017, lower corporate costs and higher pre-tax gains from real 
estate transactions. These local currency increases were partially offset by lower segment profit in Asia Pacific, primarily 
due to lower sales, South America, reflecting elevated costs in Brazil, Europe, primarily due to lower sales and higher 
selling expenses and $46.6 million of income tax expense related to implementation of provisions of the Tax Act that 
was recorded in 2018.

Operating income decreased 34 percent in 2017 compared with 2016, which included a 1 point positive translation 
impact on the comparison from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Net loss of $265.4 million represented a 
decrease of $489.0 million from 2016. The decrease in local currency net income was primarily due to the $375.0 
million of non-cash income tax charges related to the Tax Act, the $62.9 million goodwill impairment related to Fuller 
Mexico, higher pre-tax re-engineering costs in connection with the Company's restructuring plan announced in July 
2017, lower pre-tax gains from real estate transactions and lower segment profit in Europe primarily due to lower sales, 
along with higher bad debt expenses. These local currency decreases were partially offset by higher segment profit in 
South America, reflecting increased sales in Brazil and lower operating expenses in Asia Pacific, as well as sales growth 
and a mix shift toward China that has very good profitability, and higher sales in Tupperware Mexico, and the United 
States and Canada in North America.

International operations accounted for 92 percent of sales in 2018 and 91 percent in 2017 and 2016. They accounted 

for 97 percent of segment profit in 2018, 98 percent in 2017 and 99 percent in 2016.

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Segment Results 2018 vs. 2017

(Dollars in millions)
Net Sales

2018

2017

Dollar

Percent

Change

Europe .................... $ 525.6
Asia Pacific ............
682.0

North America ........

515.1

South America ........

347.0
Total net sales.. $2,069.7

$ 550.4

$ (24.8)

734.8

541.5

429.1

(52.8)

(26.4)

(82.1)

$2,255.8

$(186.1)

Segment profit

Europe .................... $
Asia Pacific ............
North America ........

South America ........

46.3

$

54.5

$ (8.2)

172.5

76.3

68.3

189.3

69.7

98.7

(16.8)

6.6

(30.4)

Segment profit as a percent of sales

Europe ....................

Asia Pacific ............

North America ........

South America ........

8.8%

9.9%

25.3

14.8

19.7

25.8

12.9

23.0

na

na

na

na

(5)%
(7)
(5)
(19)
(8)%

(15)%
(9)
9
(31)

(1.1)pp
(0.5)
1.9
(3.3)

Change
excluding
the
translation
impact of
foreign
exchange

Translation
foreign
exchange
impact

Percent of total

2018

2017

(6)% $
(6)
(4)
(1)
(5)% $

(19)% $
(8)
12
(15)

9.6

(6.2)

(6.4)

(79.2)

(82.2)

2.5

(0.8)

(1.4)

(18.8)

(1.4)pp
(0.6)
2.0
(3.1)

0.3pp

0.1

(0.1)

(0.2)

25% 24%

33

25

17

33

24

19

100% 100%

13% 13%

47

21

19

na

na

na

na

46

17

24

na

na

na

na

____________________
pp  Percentage points
na  Not applicable

Europe

Reported  sales  decreased  5  percent  in  2018  compared  with  2017.  Excluding  the  translation  impact  of  foreign 
currency exchange rates, sales decreased by 6 percent, primarily reflecting reduced volume of products sold. This 
included a 5 percentage point positive impact from the benefit of business-to-business sales, mainly in France and 
Germany. On average, prices were even in 2018. 

Emerging market units accounted for $215.2 million and $201.9 million of reported net sales in this segment in 
2018 and 2017, respectively, which represented 41 percent and 37 percent of net sales, respectively. On a local currency 
basis, the emerging market units' sales increased by 9 percent, primarily reflecting more active sellers from higher 
additions in Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Tupperware South Africa, as well as higher productivity 
in CIS. 

Local currency sales in the Company’s established market units decreased by 15 percent, reflecting lower core 
business sales due to less active sellers in France, Germany and Italy, as well as sales force response to service issues 
in connection with the closure of the French supply chain facility early in the year. This was partially offset by relatively 
large business-to-business sales in France and Germany.

Segment profit decreased $8.2 million, or 15 percent in 2018 compared with 2017. Segment profit as a percentage 
of sales was 8.8 percent in 2018 compared with 9.9 percent in 2017. Excluding the translation impact of foreign currency 
exchange rates, segment profit decreased 19 percent compared with 2017. The decreased segment profit was primarily 
due to lower sales, along with higher distribution costs and bad debt expense, most significantly in France and Germany, 
partially offset by lower promotional spending as a percentage of sales, associated with business-to-business sales.

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The positive translation impact of foreign currency rates versus the U.S. dollar on the year-over-year comparison 
of sales was primarily attributable to a stronger euro, partially offset by a weaker Turkish lira, while only the euro had 
a meaningful impact on the profit comparison.

Asia Pacific

Reported sales in Asia Pacific in 2018 decreased 7 percent compared with 2017. Excluding the translation impact 
of foreign currency exchange rates, the segment's sales decreased 6 percent, reflecting lower volume in Tupperware 
Australia and New Zealand, India and Indonesia, partially offset by higher volume in China. On average, prices were 
even for the segment in 2018.

Emerging market units accounted for $586.5 million and $622.2 million in 2018 and 2017, respectively, or 86 
percent and 85 percent of the sales in this segment in 2018 and 2017, respectively. Excluding the $4.7 million negative
impact of foreign currencies on the comparison, these markets' sales decreased 5 percent. The most significant decrease 
was in Indonesia from a smaller, less active sales force from lower sales force additions and the response to the Company's 
product and promotional programs. In addition, India had lower sales due to a smaller, less productive sales force, as 
well as the impact from a nationwide goods and services tax that began in July 2017. These decreases were offset by 
China, primarily related to the net addition of outlets. China ended 2018 with 6,600 outlets, which was 9 percent more 
than at the end of 2017.

 Reported sales in the established market units decreased 15 percent. Excluding the impact of foreign currencies, 
these markets' sales decreased 14 percent, primarily reflecting a smaller, less productive sales force in Tupperware 
Australia and New Zealand, and the impact from the combination of the Tupperware and NaturCare businesses in Japan 
as of the beginning of 2018.

Total segment profit decreased $16.8 million, or 9 percent, in 2018. Excluding the translation impact of foreign 
currency exchange rates, segment profit decreased 8 percent compared with 2017. Segment profit as a percentage of 
sales was 25.3 percent in 2018 compared with 25.8 percent in 2017. The decreased segment profit was primarily related 
to lower sales in India and Indonesia, along with increased spending in Indonesia. This was partially offset by higher 
sales in China, which has a high contribution margin and $5.6 million in provincial government awards in China in 
2018.

The negative translation impact of foreign currency rates on the year-over-year comparison of sales versus the 
U.S. dollar was primarily attributable to a weaker Indonesian rupiah, Indian rupee and the Philippine peso, partially 
offset by a stronger Chinese renminbi and Malaysian ringgit. The Chinese renminbi and Indonesian rupiah generally 
carry the highest exposure to changes in foreign currency rates due to the share of the segment's sales and profit generated 
in those currencies. 

North America

Reported sales decreased 5 percent in 2018 compared with 2017. Excluding the impact of foreign currencies, the 
segment's sales decreased 4 percent. This included a 6 percentage point negative impact from the closure of Beauticontrol 
in 2017. The average price increase in this segment was 4 percent.

Emerging markets accounted for $297.6 million and $292.4 million of reported net sales in this segment in 2018
and 2017, respectively, which represented 58 percent and 54 percent of the sales in this segment in 2018 and 2017, 
respectively. On a local currency basis, the emerging market units' sales increased 4 percent, primarily reflecting a more 
productive sales force and higher prices in Tupperware Mexico.

 Reported sales in the established markets decreased 13 percent. Excluding the 13 percentage point negative impact 

from the closure of Beauticontrol in 2017, the segment's sales in 2018 were even with 2017.

Segment profit increased $6.6 million, or 9 percent, in 2018 compared with 2017. Segment profit as a percentage 
of  sales  at  14.8  percent  was  1.9  percentage  points  higher  than  2017,  reflecting  the  absence  of  the  2017  loss  by 
Beauticontrol, and higher sales by Fuller and Tupperware Mexico as well as a higher drop-through on incremental sales 
in Tupperware Mexico.

 The Mexican peso was the main foreign currency that impacted the year-over-year comparisons.

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South America

Reported sales for this segment decreased 19 percent in 2018 compared with 2017. Excluding the translation impact 
of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, sales decreased 1 percent, reflecting lower sales force activity and 
productivity in Brazil due to political and macro-economic instability that included a 10-day nationwide road blockade 
in May 2018, partially offset by Argentina from higher prices due to inflation. All of the businesses in this segment 
operate in emerging market economies. The average price increase in this segment was 4 percent.

Segment profit decreased $30.4 million, or 31 percent, in 2018 compared with 2017, including a negative $18.8 
million impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Segment profit as a percentage of sales, at 19.7 percent, 
was 3.3 percentage points lower than in 2017. The most significant decrease in local currency segment profit was in 
Brazil, reflecting lower sales, the impact on product cost in Brazil of lower production volume and incremental resin 
costs and costs in addressing product availability in connection with a customs strike. This was partially offset by $5.3 
million  lower  expenses  in  2018  in  connection  with  inflation  related  balance  sheet  adjustments  in Argentina  and 
Venezuela, including fixed asset impairments that were impacted by the weakening of the currency exchange rate. 
Argentina and Venezuela are accounted for as hyperinflationary. As a consequence, amounts related to the translation 
of monetary assets when the exchange rate to the U.S. dollar fluctuates are recorded in income, whereas for non-
hyperinflationary units they are recorded as a cumulative translation adjustment on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. 

The Argentine peso, the Brazilian real and Venezuelan bolivar were the main currencies with significant negative 

translation impacts on the year-over-year comparisons.

Segment Results 2017 vs. 2016 

(Dollars in millions)
Net Sales

2017

2016

Dollar

Percent

Change

Change
excluding
the
translation
impact of
foreign
exchange

Translation
foreign
exchange
impact

Percent of total

2017

2016

Europe .................... $ 550.4
734.8
Asia Pacific ............
North America........
541.5
429.1
Total net sales . $2,255.8

South America........

Segment profit

Europe .................... $
Asia Pacific ............
North America........

South America........

54.5
189.3
69.7
98.7

$ 559.4
748.6
548.3
356.8
$2,213.1

$

65.3
181.0
66.1
82.2

$ (9.0)
(13.8)
(6.8)
72.3
$ 42.7

$ (10.8)
8.3
3.6
16.5

Segment profit as a percent of sales
9.9%
25.8
12.9
23.0

Europe ....................
Asia Pacific ............
North America........

South America........

11.7%
24.2
12.1
23.0

na
na
na
na

(2)%
(2)
(1)
20

2%

(16)%
5
6
20

(1.8)pp
1.6
0.8
—

(4 )% $
(1)
(1)
19

1% $

(21)% $

5
6
19

(2.1)pp
1.5
0.9
—

16.0
(3.8)
(0.6)
5.1
16.7

3.7
(0.2)
(0.3)
1.2

24% 25%
33
24
19
100% 100%

34
25
16

13% 16%
46
17
24

46
17
21

0.3pp
0.1
(0.1)
—

na
na
na
na

na
na
na
na

____________________
pp  Percentage points
na  Not applicable

Europe

Reported  sales  decreased  2  percent  in  2017  compared  with  2016.  Excluding  the  translation  impact  of  foreign 
currency exchange rates, sales decreased 4 percent, primarily reflecting reduced volume of products sold, as well as 
more aggressive promotional pricing. On average, prices decreased by 1 percent in 2017.

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Emerging market units accounted for $201.9 million and $189.6 million of reported net sales in this segment in 
2017 and 2016, representing 37 percent and 34 percent of net sales, respectively. On a local currency basis, the emerging 
market units' sales increased by 4 percent, primarily reflecting a larger sales force from significantly higher additions 
in Tupperware South Africa during the first half of 2017.

Local currency sales in the Company’s established market units decreased by 9 percent, reflecting smaller sales 
forces  from  lower  additions  in  France  and  Germany,  as  well  as  the  negative  impacts  on  several  business  units  in 
continental Europe from service disruptions in connection with the Company's project that began in the fourth quarter 
of 2017 to close the French manufacturing and supply chain facility. 

Segment profit decreased $10.8 million, or 16 percent in 2017 compared with 2016. Segment profit as a percentage 
of sales was 9.9 percent in 2017 compared with 11.7 percent in 2016. Excluding the translation impact of foreign 
currency exchange rates, segment profit decreased 21 percent compared with 2016. The decreased segment profit was 
primarily due to lower sales, along with higher bad debt expense, most significantly in France and Germany, partially 
offset by lower promotional spending.

The positive translation impact of foreign currency rates versus the U.S. dollar on the year-over-year comparison 
of sales was primarily attributable to a stronger euro and South African rand, partially offset by a weaker Turkish lira, 
while only the South African rand had a meaningful impact on the profit comparison.

Asia Pacific

Reported sales in Asia Pacific in 2017 decreased 2 percent compared with 2016. Excluding the translation impact 
of foreign currency exchange rates, the segment's sales decreased 1 percent, including a 1 percentage point negative 
impact from the 53rd week in 2016, as well as lower volume in India, Indonesia and Nutrimetics Australia and New 
Zealand, partially offset by higher volume in China. There was a 1 percent average price increase for the segment.

Emerging market units accounted for $622.2 million and $629.5 million of sales in 2017 and 2016, respectively, 
or 85 percent and 84 percent of the sales in this segment in 2017 and 2016, respectively. Excluding the $5.2 million 
negative impact of foreign currencies on the comparison, these units' sales in 2017 were even with 2016. The most 
significant decrease among the units was a decrease in Indonesia from a smaller, less active and less productive sales 
force in connection with the response to the Company's product and promotional programs, as well as lower sales force 
member additions. In addition, India had lower sales due to significantly fewer active sellers in light of requirements 
under the federal government's direct selling guidelines that were enacted in 2016 and a constrained consumer spending 
environment due to the implementation of a nationwide goods and services tax in July 2017. These decreases were 
offset by China, primarily related to the net addition of outlets with significantly higher productivity, including from 
digital marketing initiatives to its members, as well as some timing benefit from a shift in ordering patterns. China 
ended 2017 with 6,100 outlets, which was 11 percent more than at the end of 2016.

 Reported sales in the established market units decreased 5 percent. Excluding the impact of foreign currencies, 
these markets' sales decreased 7 percent, primarily in Nutrimetics Australia and New Zealand due to a smaller, less 
active sales force from lower additions.

Total segment profit increased $8.3 million, or 5 percent, in 2017. The impact of foreign currency translation was 
not significant. Segment profit as a percentage of sales was 25.8 percent in 2017 compared with 24.2 percent in 2016.  
The improved profitability was primarily related to higher sales in China with its high contribution margin on incremental 
sales, and lower promotional spending, partially offset by lower sales in India and Indonesia.

The Philippine peso and Malaysian ringgit were the currencies that had the most contribution to the translation 

impact from foreign currencies on the year-over-year sales comparison.

North America

Reported  sales  decreased  1  percent  in  2017  compared  with  2016. The  translation  impact  of  foreign  currency 
exchange rates was not significant. There was a 3-point negative impact on the comparison from Beauticontrol, reflecting 
lower sales in the first half of 2017 and the winding down of its operations in the third quarter. There was also an 
estimated 1-point negative impact from the 53rd week in 2016. The average price increase in this segment was 2 percent.

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Emerging markets accounted for $292.4 million and $295.3 million of reported net sales in this segment in 2017 
and 2016, respectively, which represented 54 percent of sales in both years. On a local currency basis, the emerging 
market units' sales were even, primarily reflecting a sales increase in Tupperware Mexico, due to a larger sales force, 
offset by Fuller Mexico from fewer active and less productive sellers. 

 Reported sales in the established markets decreased 2 percent, primarily due to Beauticontrol, partially offset by 
a sales increase in the United States and Canada, reflecting more active sellers and good response to programs to drive 
higher volumes of products sold.

Segment profit increased $3.6 million, or 6 percent, in 2017 compared with 2016. Segment profit as a percentage 
of sales at 12.9 percent was 0.8 percentage points higher than 2016, reflecting higher sales with lower operating expenses 
in Tupperware Mexico and the United States and Canada, partially offset by lower profit on lower sales in Fuller Mexico, 
as well as inventory write-offs and operating losses from winding down Beauticontrol in the second half of 2017.

 The Mexican peso was the main foreign currency that impacted the year-over-year comparisons.

South America

Reported sales for this segment increased 20 percent in 2017 compared with 2016. Excluding the translation impact 
of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, sales increased 19 percent with approximately two-thirds of the increase 
reflecting the impact of higher prices throughout the segment, mainly due to high inflation in Argentina and Venezuela. 
The remaining increase was the result of higher volume of products sold with an estimated 2 point negative impact on 
the comparison from the 53rd week in 2016. All of the businesses in this segment operate in emerging market economies.

The most significant increase in local currency sales was in Brazil, the Company's largest business unit, mainly  
from higher volume of products sold, reflecting a larger sales force size, partially offset by lower productivity in the 
second half of 2017 in light of a tough consumer spending environment. Argentina and Venezuela's local currency sales 
also increased significantly, mainly due to the higher prices in light of significant inflation.

Segment profit increased $16.5 million, or 20 percent, in 2017 compared with 2016, including a positive $1.2 
million impact from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Segment profit as a percentage of sales, at 23.0 percent, 
was even with 2016. The most significant increase in local currency segment profit was in Brazil from higher sales. 
Argentina and Venezuela also contributed to the increased local currency profit due to higher sales. In addition, there 
was $5.4 million more in expenses in 2017 in connection with items on the Venezuelan balance sheet, including fixed 
asset impairments that were impacted by the weakening of the currency exchange rate that occurred in 2017 and 2016. 

The  Brazilian  real  was  the  main  currency  with  a  significant  positive  translation  impact  on  the  year-over-year 

comparisons, partially offset by weaker Argentine peso and Venezuelan bolivar.

Financial Condition 

Liquidity and Capital Resources 

Net working capital was negative $138.5 million as of December 29, 2018, compared with negative $28.3 million
as of December 30, 2017 and negative $2.3 million as of December 31, 2016. The current ratio was 0.8 to 1.0 at the 
end of 2018, and 1.0 to 1.0 at the end of 2017 and 2016.

The Company’s reported net working capital decreased $110.2 million in 2018 compared with 2017. Excluding 
the negative $14.5 million impact due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, working capital decreased $95.7 
million, primarily reflecting a $138.0 million increase in short-term borrowings, net of cash and cash equivalents. This 
local currency decrease was partially offset by a $17 million decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities due 
to  payments  during  the  year  under  the  Company's  re-engineering  program  announced  in  2017  and  payment  of 
management incentives earned in 2017 with much less accrued for incentives earned in 2018, a $16.6 million increase
in inventory, related to a lower than expected sell through and an $11.0 million increase in accounts receivable due to 
the level and timing of sales around the end of each period as well as higher overdue amounts. 

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The Company’s reported net working capital decreased $26.0 million in 2017 compared with 2016. Excluding the 
negative  $2.6  million  impact  due  to  changes  in  foreign  currency  exchange  rates,  working  capital  decreased  $23.4 
million, primarily reflecting a $68.9 million net increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, excluding the 
liabilities related to hedging activities, which included $45.4 million under the re-engineering program announced in 
July 2017, a $15.6 million increase in short-term borrowings and a $6.9 million decrease related to amounts on the 
balance sheet for hedging activities. These local currency decreases were partially offset by a $42.8 million increase 
in cash and cash equivalents, a $13.5 million increase in inventory, related to a lower than expected sell through, a $11.5 
million increase in accounts receivable due to the level and timing of sales around the end of each period as well as 
higher overdue amounts. 

In June 2011, the Company completed the sale of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.75% Senior 
Notes due June 1, 2021. On March 11, 2013, the Company issued and sold an additional $200 million in aggregate 
principal amount of these notes (both issuances together, the "Senior Notes"). The Senior Notes form a single series 
under the Indenture, dated as of June 2, 2011 (the “Indenture”).

On June 9, 2015, the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary Tupperware Nederland B.V. ( the “Subsidiary 
Borrower”  ),  formerly  known  as  Tupperware  International  Holdings  B.V.  ,  entered  into Amendment  No.  2  (the 
"Amendment”) to their multicurrency Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated September 11, 2013, as amended 
by Amendment No. 1 dated June 2, 2014 (as so amended, the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement makes 
available to the Company and the Subsidiary Borrower a committed five-year credit facility in an aggregate amount 
of $600 million (the “Facility Amount”). The Credit Agreement provides (i) a revolving credit facility, available up to 
the full amount of the Facility Amount, (ii) a letter of credit facility, available up to $50 million of the Facility Amount, 
and (iii) a swingline facility, available up to $100 million of the Facility Amount. Each of such facilities is fully available 
to the Company and is available to the Subsidiary Borrower up to an aggregate amount not to exceed $325 million. 
The Company is permitted to increase, on up to three occasions, the Facility Amount by a total of up to $200 million
(for a maximum aggregate Facility Amount of $800 million), subject to certain conditions including the agreement of 
the lenders. As of December 29, 2018, the Company had total borrowings of $283.9 million outstanding under its Credit 
Agreement, with $186.8 million of that amount denominated in euros. 

The Company routinely increases its revolver borrowings under the Credit Agreement during each quarter to fund 
operating, investing and financing activities and uses cash available at the end of each quarter to temporarily reduce 
borrowing levels. As a result, the Company incurs more interest expense and has higher foreign exchange exposure on 
the value of its cash and debt during each quarter than would relate solely to the quarter end balances. 

Loans taken under the Credit Agreement bear interest under a formula that includes, at the Company's option, one 
of three different base rates, plus an applicable spread. The Company generally selects the London Interbank Offered 
Rate ("LIBOR"). As of December 29, 2018, the Credit Agreement dictated a base rate spread of 150 basis points, which 
gave the Company a weighted average interest rate on LIBOR based borrowings of 2.32 percent on borrowings under 
the  Credit Agreement. The  LIBOR  rate  used  in  determining  the  interest  rate  cannot  be  below  zero,  which  it  was 
throughout 2018 for euro based borrowings.

The Credit Agreement contains customary covenants, including financial covenants requiring minimum interest 
coverage and allowing a maximum amount of leverage. As of December 29, 2018, and currently, the Company had 
considerable cushion under its financial covenants. However, economic conditions, adverse changes in foreign exchange 
rates, lower than foreseen sales, profit and/or cash flow generation, including from restructuring actions, the payment 
of dividends, the ability to access cash generated internationally in Brazil, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, South 
Africa or elsewhere, share repurchases or the occurrence of other events discussed under “Forward Looking Statements” 
in this Part II, Item 7 and in the Company’s other reports filed with the SEC could impact the Company’s ability to 
comply with these covenants.

See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Report for further details regarding 

the Company's debt.

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The Company monitors the financial stability of third-party depository institutions that hold its cash and cash 
equivalents and diversifies its cash and cash equivalents among counterparties, which minimizes exposure to any one 
of these entities. Furthermore, the Company is exposed to financial market risk resulting from changes in interest rates, 
foreign currency rates and the possible liquidity and credit risks of its counterparties. The Company believes that it has 
sufficient liquidity to fund its working capital, capital spending needs, current and anticipated restructuring actions and 
its current dividend. This liquidity includes its year-end 2018 cash and cash equivalents balance of $149.0 million, cash 
flows from operating activities, and access to its $600 million Credit Agreement and other uncommitted lines of credit. 
As of December 29, 2018, the Company had $396.8 million of unused lines of credit, including $314.6 million available 
under its Credit Agreement and $82.2 million available under other uncommitted lines of credit. The Company has not 
experienced any limitations on its ability to access its committed facility.

Cash and cash equivalents (“cash”) totaled $149.0 million as of December 29, 2018. The cash was held by foreign 
subsidiaries, and 7 percent was not currently eligible for repatriation due to the level of past statutory earnings by the 
foreign unit in which the cash was held or other local restrictions. Other than expense of $46.6 million for the future 
distribution of unrepatriated foreign earnings, no U.S. federal income taxes or foreign withholding taxes have been 
recorded related to earnings for which there is an indefinite reinvestment assertion. 

The  Company’s  most  significant  foreign  currency  exposures  are  the  Brazilian  real,  Chinese  renminbi,  euro, 
Indonesian rupiah, Malaysian ringgit, Mexican peso and South African rand. Business units in which the Company 
generated at least $100 million of sales in 2018 included Brazil, China, Fuller Mexico, Germany, Indonesia, Tupperware 
Mexico and the United States and Canada. Of these units, sales by Brazil, China and the United States and Canada 
exceeded $200 million. A significant downturn in the Company’s business in these units would adversely impact its 
ability  to  generate  operating  cash  flows.  Operating  cash  flows  would  also  be  adversely  impacted  by  significant 
difficulties in the additions, retention and activity of the Company’s independent sales force or the success of new 
products, promotional programs and/or possibly changes in sales force compensation programs.

Operating Activities 

Net cash provided by operating activities in 2018 was $132.0 million, compared with $217.4 million in 2017. The 
unfavorable comparison was primarily due to lower profit by the segments and higher cash outflows related to accounts 
payable and accrued liabilities, most significantly related to amounts due at the beginning versus end of the periods for 
non-income taxes and amounts due for recurring costs in light of a lower level of business in certain units and higher 
amounts paid in connection with the Company's re-engineering program announced in 2017. Additionally, there was 
a higher cash outflow from inventory produced but not sold. 

Net cash provided by operating activities in 2017 was $217.4 million, compared with $237.0 million in 2016. The 
unfavorable comparison was primarily due to a decrease in reported net income, notwithstanding the non-cash tax 
provision  elements  in  connection  with  the  enactment  of  the Tax Act  and  non-cash  re-engineering  and  impairment 
charges. Additionally, there were cash outflows from an increase in accounts receivable, due to the level and timing of 
sales around the end of each period, as well as higher overdue amounts, and inventory, related to a lower than expected 
sell through. These outflows were partially offset by increases in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.

Investing Activities 

In 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company spent $75.4 million, $72.3 million and $61.6 million, respectively, on capital 
expenditures. In 2018, 2017 and 2016, capital expenditures included $19.9 million, $18.5 million, and $18.3 million, 
respectively,  for  molds  for  new  products  and  $13.7  million,  $23.1million,  and  $17.1  million,  respectively,  for  the 
expansion of manufacturing capacity and supply chain capabilities, most significantly in Brazil and Mexico and $20.2 
million, $10.7 million, and $8.2 million, respectively, on various global information technology projects. In addition, 
the Company also spent $9.2 million, $7.5 million and $3.8 million, in each respective year related to land development 
near its Orlando headquarters.

Partially offsetting the capital spending were proceeds from the sale of long-term assets of $40.7 million, $14.7 
million and $35.9 million in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. In 2018, there was a transaction associated with a 
distribution facility in Japan, the Beauticontrol headquarters in Texas was sold, along with transactions associated with 
land near the Company's Orlando, Florida headquarters, which also occurred in 2017 and 2016. In all years, there were 
also proceeds related to the sale of vehicles that had been purchased for the sales force, primarily in South Africa. 

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Financing Activities 

In 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company made net payments on long-term debt of $1.9 million, $2.0 million and 
$2.2 million, respectively, mainly related to its scheduled lease payments. In addition, the Company had net inflows 
of $162.1 million and $15.6 million and an outflow of $52.0 million for changes in borrowings under its revolving 
credit agreements in each of these respective periods. 

Dividends

During 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company declared dividends of $2.72 per share of common stock totaling $137.8 

million, $139.5 million and $138.8 million, respectively. 

Going forward, the Company expects its Board of Directors to evaluate its dividend rate annually with its declaration 
in the first quarter of each year. In the first quarter of 2019, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 
$0.27 per share, versus $0.68 per share that had been declared each quarter in 2018, 2017 and 2016. The payment of 
a dividend on common shares is a discretionary decision and subject to a significant event that would require cash, the 
ability to continue to comply with debt covenants, cash needed to finance operations, making necessary investments 
in the future growth of the business, required or discretionary debt repayment obligations, the impacts of changes in 
foreign currency exchange rates, the ability to access internationally generated cash or other cash needs, as well as 
compliance with Delaware law regarding capital surplus. As well, if there is an event requiring the use of cash, such 
as a strategic acquisition, the Company would need to reevaluate whether to maintain its dividend payout. 

Stock Option Exercises 

During 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company received proceeds of $0.3 million, $11.8 million and $0.8 million, 
respectively, related to the exercise of stock options. The corresponding shares were issued out of the Company’s 
balance held in treasury.

Stock Repurchases

In January 2017, the Company's Board of Directors extended its existing share repurchase authorization for open 
market share repurchases, which allows up to $2.0 billion to be spent, through February 1, 2020. Under this program, 
the Company repurchased 2.6 million shares for a total of $100 million in 2018. There were no share repurchases under 
this program in 2017 and 2016. Since inception of the program in May 2007, and through December 29, 2018, the 
Company has repurchased 23.8 million shares at an aggregate cost of $1.39 billion. In setting share repurchase amounts, 
the Company expects to target over time a debt-to-EBITDA ratio of below 2.0 times consolidated funded debt (as 
defined in the Company's Credit Agreement); however, it has indicated it may opportunistically repurchase in 2019 up 
to $100 million worth of shares, notwithstanding it expects its debt-to-EBITDA ratio to be above 2.0 times throughout 
the year.

Employees are also allowed to use shares to pay withholding taxes, up to the minimum statutory amount, related 
to activity under all of the Company's stock incentive plans. For 2018, 2017 and 2016, the value of shares used for 
withholding taxes was $1.5 million, $2.5 million and $1.7 million, respectively, which is included as stock repurchases 
in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. 

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Contractual Obligations 

The  following  summarizes  the  Company’s  contractual  obligations  at  December 29,  2018  and  the  effect  such 

obligations are expected to have on its liquidity and cash flow in future periods. 

More than
5 years

Less than
1 year
$ 285.5

$

—

—

—

Total

12.6

21.4

25.6

43.0

29.3

135.4

1-3 years
$ 602.3

3-5 years
1.1
$

(In millions)
Debt obligations ................................................................. $ 888.9
Interest payments on long term obligations .......................
72.3
Pension benefits..................................................................
Post-employment medical benefits ....................................
Income tax payments (a) ....................................................
Capital commitments (b)....................................................
Operating lease obligations ................................................
103.2
Total contractual obligations (c)......................................... $ 1,219.2
____________________
(a)  Other  than  the  amount  presented,  the  Company  has  not  included  in  the  table  above,  amounts  related  to  its 
unrecognized tax positions, as it is unable to make a reliable estimate of the amount and period in which these 
items might lead to payments. As of December 29, 2018 the Company’s total accrual for uncertain tax positions 
were $15.1 million. It is reasonably possible that the accrual for uncertain tax positions could materially change 
within the next 12 months based on the results of tax examinations, expiration of statutes of limitations in various 
jurisdictions and additions due to ongoing transactions and activity. However, the Company is unable to estimate 
the impact of such events.

$ 376.8

$ 704.2

59.9

46.5

91.7

28.5

35.0

28.3

14.6

25.3

2.5

2.5

4.3

1.3

4.3

2.5

2.3

6.5

—

—

—

—

—

—

$

$

(b)  Capital commitments represent signed agreements as of December 29, 2018 on several capital projects in process 

at the Company’s various units.

(c)  The table excludes information on recurring purchases of inventory as these are made under non-binding purchase 

orders, are generally consistent from year to year, and are short-term in nature.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates 

Management’s  Discussion  and Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results  of  Operations  is  based  upon  the 
Company’s  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  that  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  accounting  principles 
generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires management 
to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported and disclosed amounts. Actual results may differ from these 
estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The Company believes the implementation of the following critical 
accounting policies are the most significantly affected by its judgments and estimates. 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. 

The Company maintains current receivable amounts with most of its independent distributors and sales force in 
certain markets. It also maintains long-term receivable amounts with certain of these customers. The Company regularly 
monitors and assesses its risk of not collecting amounts owed to it by customers. This evaluation is based upon an 
analysis of amounts current and past due, along with relevant history and facts particular to the customer. It is also 
based upon estimates of distributor business prospects, particularly related to the evaluation of the recoverability of 
long-term amounts due. This evaluation is performed by business unit and account by account, based upon historical 
experience, market penetration levels and similar factors. It also considers collateral of the customer that could be 
recovered to satisfy debts. The Company records its allowance for doubtful accounts based on the results of this analysis. 
The analysis requires the Company to make significant estimates and as such, changes in facts and circumstances could 
result in material changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company considers as past due any receivable 
balance not collected within its contractual terms.

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Inventory Valuation 

The Company writes down its inventory for obsolescence or unmarketability in an amount equal to the difference 
between the cost of the inventory and estimated market value based upon expected future demand and pricing. The 
demand and pricing is estimated based upon the historical success of product lines as well as the projected success of 
promotional programs, new product introductions and the availability of new markets or distribution channels. The 
Company prepares projections of demand and pricing on an item by item basis for all of its products. If inventory on 
hand exceeds projected demand or the expected market value is less than the carrying value, the excess is written down 
to its net realizable value. However, if actual demand or the estimate of market value decreases, additional write-downs 
would be required.

Income Taxes 

Deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are  recognized  for  the  future  tax  consequences  attributable  to  temporary 
differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. 
Deferred tax assets also are recognized for credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using 
the enacted rates applicable to taxable income in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse 
and the credits are expected to be used. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is 
recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

At December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017, the Company had valuation allowances against certain deferred 
tax assets totaling $253.3 million and $235.5 million, respectively. The increase in valuation allowance was primarily 
associated with higher deferred tax assets for net operating losses. These valuation allowances relate to tax assets in 
jurisdictions where it is management's best estimate that there is not a greater than 50 percent probability that the benefit 
of the assets will be realized in the associated tax returns. At the end of 2018, the Company had gross domestic deferred 
tax assets of $291.7 million against which a valuation allowance of $187.3 million had been recorded. Of these total 
assets, $50.0 million relates to recurring type temporary differences which reverse regularly and are replaced by newly 
originated items. The balance included assets of $34.7 million related to advanced payment agreements, which are 
expected to reverse over the next three years, and other deferred tax assets. The gross balance also included $193.5 
million of foreign tax credits. In addition, the Company has $1.6 million of federal net operating losses and $5.1 million 
of federal tax credits that have no expiration date and $39.1 million other liabilities associated with the future distribution 
of previously taxed foreign income. The balance also included $4.4 million of net state operating losses and other book 
versus tax asset differences of approximately $3.9 million.

The federal net operating losses are related to a subsidiary that is excluded from the federal consolidated tax return, 
and is engaged in land sales and development near the Company's Orlando, Florida headquarters. As such, the federal 
net operating losses do not impact the utilization of foreign tax credits. The Company believes that gains related to 
future sales of land and other income will be sufficient to realize the $1.6 million net operating loss of this subsidiary. 
These estimates are made based upon the Company's business plans and growth strategies in each market and are made 
on an ongoing basis; consequently, future material changes in the valuation allowance are possible. Any change in 
valuation allowance amounts are reflected in the period in which the change occurs.

As of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017, the Company's accrual for uncertain tax positions was $15.1 
million and $19.8 million, respectively. During the year ended December 29, 2018, the accrual for uncertain tax positions 
decreased by $4.7 million, including a $3.6 million decrease due to the expiration of the statute of limitations in various 
jurisdictions.

Interest  and  penalties  related  to  uncertain  tax  positions  in  the  Company's  global  operations  are  recorded  as  a 
component of the provision for income taxes. Accrued interest and penalties were $5.5 million and $7.3 million as of 
December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017, respectively. Interest and penalties included in the provision for income 
taxes totaled $1.8 million and $0.2 million for 2018 and 2017, respectively.

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The Company estimates that it may settle one or more foreign and domestic audits in the next twelve months that 
may result in a decrease in the amount of accrual for uncertain tax positions of up to $2.5 million. For the remaining 
balance as of December 29, 2018, the Company is not able to reliably estimate the timing or ultimate settlement amount. 
While the Company does not currently expect material changes, it is possible that the amount of unrecognized benefit 
with respect to the uncertain tax positions will significantly increase or decrease related to audits in various foreign 
jurisdictions that may conclude during that period or new developments that could also, in turn, impact the Company's 
assessment relative to the establishment of valuation allowances against certain existing deferred tax assets. At this 
time, the Company is not able to make a reasonable estimate of the range of impact on the balance of unrecognized tax 
benefits or the impact on the effective tax rate related to these items.

Promotional Accruals 

The Company frequently makes promotional offers to its independent sales force to encourage them to meet specific 
goals or targets for sales levels, party attendance, addition of new sales force members or other business critical activities. 
The awards offered are in the form of product awards, special prizes or trips. The cost of these awards is recorded 
during the period over which the sales force qualifies for the award. These accruals require estimates as to the cost of 
the awards based upon estimates of achievement and actual cost to be incurred. The Company makes these estimates 
on a market by market and program by program basis. It considers the historical success of similar programs, current 
market  trends  and  perceived  enthusiasm  of  the  sales  force  when  the  program  is  launched.  During  the  promotion 
qualification period, actual results are monitored and appropriate changes to the original estimates are made when 
known. 

Goodwill and Intangible Assets 

The Company’s goodwill and intangible assets relate primarily to the December 2005 acquisition of the direct-to-
consumer  businesses  of  Sara  Lee  Corporation.  The  Company  does  not  amortize  its  goodwill  or  indefinite-lived 
tradename intangible assets. Instead, the Company performs an annual impairment assessment of these assets, or more 
frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate they may be impaired. 

The  annual  process  for  evaluating  goodwill  begins  with  an  assessment  for  each  entity  of  qualitative  factors  to 
determine whether a quantitative evaluation of the unit's fair value compared with its carrying value is necessary. The 
qualitative factors evaluated by the Company include: macro-economic conditions of the local business environment, 
overall financial performance, sensitivity analysis from the most recent quantitative fair value evaluation ("fair value 
test").

Any fair value test necessary is done using either the income approach or a combination of the income and market 
approaches, with generally a greater weighting on the income approach (75 percent). The income approach, or discounted 
cash flow approach, requires significant assumptions to estimate the fair value of each reporting unit. These include 
assumptions regarding future operations and the ability to generate cash flows, including projections of revenue, costs, 
utilization of assets and capital requirements, along with an appropriate discount rate to be used. The most sensitive 
estimate in the fair value test is the projection of operating cash flows, as these provide the basis for the estimate of 
fair market value. The Company’s cash flow model uses a forecast period of 10 years and a terminal value. The growth 
rates are determined by reviewing historical results of the operating unit and the historical results of the Company’s 
similar business units, along with the expected contribution from growth strategies being implemented. The market 
approach relies on an analysis of publicly-traded companies similar to Tupperware Brands and deriving a range of 
revenue and profit multiples. The publicly-traded companies used in the market approach are selected based on their 
having  similar  product  lines  of  consumer  goods,  beauty  products  and/or  companies  using  a  direct-to-consumer 
distribution method. The resulting multiples are then applied to the reporting unit to determine fair value. 

The Company's indefinite-lived tradename intangible assets are evaluated for impairment annually similarly to 
goodwill. When the Company determines it is appropriate, the fair value of these assets is estimated using the relief 
from royalty method, which is a form of the income approach. Under this method, the value of the asset is calculated 
by selecting a royalty rate, which estimates the amount a company would be willing to pay for the use of the asset. This 
rate is applied to the reporting unit's projected revenue, tax affected and discounted to present value.

Refer to Note 1 and Note 6 of the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Report regarding the 

annual process for evaluating goodwill and intangible assets. 

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Retirement Obligations 

Pensions 

The Company records pension costs and the funded status of its defined benefit pension plans using the applicable 
accounting guidance for defined benefit pension and other post-retirement plans. This guidance requires that amounts 
recognized in the financial statements be determined on an actuarial basis. The measurement of the retirement obligations 
and  costs  of  providing  benefits  under  the  Company’s  pension  plans  involves  various  factors,  including  several 
assumptions. The Company believes the most critical of these assumptions are the discount rate and the expected long-
term rate of return on plan assets. 

The Company determines the discount rate primarily by reference to rates of high-quality, long-term corporate and 
government bonds that mature in a pattern similar to the expected payments to be made under the plans. The discount 
rate assumptions used to determine pension expense for the Company’s U.S. and foreign plans were as follows: 

Discount Rate
U.S. Plans ...................................................................................................................
Foreign Plans..............................................................................................................

2018

2017

2016

3.3%

2.6

3.8%

2.2

3.9%

2.3

The Company has established strategic asset allocation percentage targets for significant asset classes with the aim 
of achieving an appropriate balance between risk and return. The Company periodically revises asset allocations, where 
appropriate,  in  an  effort  to  improve  return  and  manage  risk.  The  estimated  rate  of  return  is  based  on  long-term 
expectations given current investment objectives and historical results. The expected rate of return assumptions used 
by the Company for its U.S. and foreign plans were as follows:

Expected rate of return
U.S. Plans ...................................................................................................................
Foreign Plans..............................................................................................................

2018

2017

2016

7.0%

3.0

7.3%

3.1

8.3%

3.2

The following table highlights the potential impact on the Company’s annual pension expense due to changes in 

certain key assumptions with respect to the Company’s plans, based on assets and liabilities at December 29, 2018:

(In millions)
Discount rate change by 50 basis points ................................................................................... $
Expected rate of return on plan assets change by 50 basis points.............................................

Other Post Retirement Benefits

Increase

Decrease
1.4
0.5

(1.1) $
(0.5)

The Company accounts for its post-retirement benefit plan in accordance with applicable accounting guidance, 
which requires that amounts recognized in financial statements be determined on an actuarial basis. This determination 
requires the selection of various assumptions, including a discount rate, to value benefit obligations. The Company 
determines the discount rate primarily by reference to rates of return on high-quality, long term corporate bonds that 
mature in a pattern similar to the expected payments to be made under the plan. The discount rate assumptions used 
by the Company to determine other post-retirement benefit expense were 3.5 percent for 2018, and 4.0 percent for 2017
and 2016. A change in discount rate of 50 basis points would not materially change the annual expense associated with 
the plan.

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Revenue Recognition

On December 31, 2017, the Company adopted new guidance on revenue from contracts with customers using the 
modified retrospective method. The new guidance was applied to all contracts at the date of initial application. There 
was no impact on beginning retained earnings from the adoption as of December 31, 2017. Results for reporting periods 
beginning December 31, 2017 are presented under the new guidance, while prior period amounts continue to be reported 
in accordance with previous guidance without revision. 

Under the new guidance, the contract is defined as the order received from the Company's customer who, in most 
cases, is one of the Company's independent distributors or a member of its independent sales force. Revenue is recognized 
when control of the product passes to the customer, which is upon shipment, and is recognized at the amount that 
reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive for the products sold, including various forms of discounts. 
The Company elected to account for shipping and handling activities that occur after the customer has obtained control 
of the product as an activity to fulfill the promise to transfer the product rather than as an additional promised service. 
Generally, payment is either received in advance or in a relatively short period of time following shipment. When 
revenue is recorded, estimates of returns are made and recorded as a reduction of revenue. Contracts with customers 
are evaluated to determine if there are separate performance obligations that are not yet met. These obligations generally 
relate to product awards to be subsequently fulfilled. When that is the case, revenue is deferred until each performance 
obligation is met. 

Stock-Based Compensation 

The Company measures compensation cost for stock-based awards at fair value and recognizes compensation over 
the service period for awards expected to vest. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to value 
stock options, which requires the input of assumptions, including dividend yield, risk-free interest rate, the estimated 
length of time employees will retain their vested stock options before exercising them (expected term) and the estimated 
volatility of the Company's common stock price over the expected term. 

Impact of Inflation 

Inflation, as measured by consumer price indices, has continued at a low level in most of the countries in which 
the  Company  operates,  except  in  South America,  particularly  in Argentina  and Venezuela.  Refer  to  Note  1  to  the 
Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Report for a discussion of inflation.

New Pronouncements 

Refer to Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Report for a discussion of new 

accounting pronouncements.

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Item 7A.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

One of the Company's market risks is its exposure to the impact of interest rate changes on its borrowings. The 
Company has elected to manage this risk through the maturity structure of its borrowings and the currencies in which 
it borrows.

Interest Rate Risk 

Loans taken under the Credit Agreement are of a short duration and bear interest under a formula that includes, at 
the Company's option, one of three different base rates, plus an applicable spread. The Company generally selects 
LIBOR as its base rate. Although the Company’s euro LIBOR base rate was below zero throughout 2018, the base rate 
cannot be below zero under the Credit Agreement. As of December 29, 2018, the Credit Agreement dictated a spread 
of 150 basis points, which gave the Company a weighted average interest rate on its U.S. dollar and euro denominated 
LIBOR based borrowings under the Credit Agreement of 2.32 percent.

As  of  December 29,  2018,  the  Company  had  total  borrowings  of  $283.9  million  outstanding  under  its  Credit 
Agreement, with $186.8 million denominated in euro. If short-term interest rates varied by 10 percent, which in the 
Company's case would mean short duration U.S. dollar and euro LIBOR, with all other variables remaining constant, 
the Company's annual interest expense would not be significantly impacted.

The Company routinely increases its revolver borrowings under the Credit Agreement during each quarter to fund 
operating, investing and financing activities and uses cash available at the end of each quarter to temporarily reduce 
borrowing levels. As a result, the Company incurs more interest expense and has higher foreign exchange exposure on 
the value of its cash and debt during each quarter than would relate solely to the quarter end balances. 

Foreign Exchange Rate Risk 

A significant portion of the Company's sales and profit come from its international operations. Although these 
operations  are  geographically  dispersed,  which  partially  mitigates  the  risks  associated  with  operating  in  particular 
countries, the Company is subject to the usual risks associated with international operations. These risks include local 
political and economic environments and relations between foreign and U.S. governments. 

Another economic risk of the Company is exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on the earnings, 
cash flows and financial position of its international operations. The Company is not able to project, in any meaningful 
way, the effect of these possible fluctuations on translated amounts or future earnings. This is due to the Company's 
constantly changing exposure to various currencies, the fact that all foreign currencies do not react in the same manner 
in relation to the U.S. dollar and the large number of currencies involved, although the Company's most significant 
income and cash flow exposures are to the Brazilian real, Chinese renminbi, Indonesian rupiah, Malaysian ringgit, 
Mexican peso and South African rand.

Although this currency risk is partially mitigated by the natural hedge arising from the Company's local product 
sourcing in many countries, a strengthening U.S. dollar generally has a negative impact on the Company. In response 
to this fact, the Company uses financial instruments, such as forward contracts, to hedge its exposure to certain foreign 
exchange risks associated with a portion of its investment in international operations. In addition to hedging against 
the balance sheet impact of changes in exchange rates, the hedge of investments in international operations also has 
the effect of hedging cash flow generated by those operations. The Company also hedges, with these instruments, 
certain other exposures to various currencies arising from amounts payable and receivable, non-permanent intercompany 
transactions and a portion of purchases forecasted for generally up to the following 15 months. The Company does not 
seek to hedge the impact of currency fluctuations on the translated value of the sales, profit or cash flow generated by 
its operations. 

While the Company's derivatives that hedge a portion of its equity in its foreign subsidiaries and its fair value 
hedges of balance sheet risks all work together to mitigate its exposure to foreign exchange gains or losses, they result 
in an impact to operating cash flows as they are settled. The net cash flow impact of these currency hedges was inflows 
of $2.9 million and $0.1 million and an outflow of $2.7 million in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

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The U.S. dollar equivalent of the Company's most significant net open forward contracts as of December 29, 2018
were to buy U.S. dollars worth $176.5 million, and to sell euros worth $76.2 million and Mexican pesos worth $30.4 
million. In agreements to sell foreign currencies in exchange for U.S. dollars, for example, an appreciating dollar versus 
the opposing currency would generate a cash inflow for the Company at settlement, with the opposite result in agreements 
to  buy  foreign  currencies  for  U.S.  dollars.  The  notional  amounts  change  based  upon  changes  in  the  Company's 
outstanding currency exposures. Based on rates existing as of December 29, 2018, the Company was in a net receivable
position of $4.1 million related to its currency hedges under forward contracts. Currency fluctuations could have a 
significant impact on the Company's cash flow upon the settlement of its forward contracts. Through the end of 2018, 
the Company recorded the impact of forward points in net interest expense. 

A precise calculation of the impact of currency fluctuations is not practical since some of the contracts are between 
non-U.S. dollar currencies. The Company continuously monitors its foreign currency exposure and expects to enter 
into additional contracts to hedge exposure in the future. See further discussion regarding the Company's hedging 
activities for foreign currency in Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 

The Company is subject to credit risks relating to the ability of counterparties of hedging transactions to meet their 
contractual payment obligations. The risks related to creditworthiness and non-performance have been considered in 
the determination of fair value for the Company's foreign currency forward exchange contracts. The Company continues 
to closely monitor its counterparties and will take action, as appropriate and possible, to further manage its counterparty 
credit risk. 

Commodity Price Risk 

The Company is also exposed to rising material prices in its manufacturing operations and, in particular, the cost 
of oil and natural gas-based resins, including the fact that in some cases resin prices are actually in, or are based on, 
currencies other than that of the unit buying the resin, which introduces a currency exposure that is incremental to the 
exposure to changing market prices. Resins are the primary material used in production of most Tupperware® products, 
and the Company estimates that 2019 cost of sales will include approximately $130 million for the cost of resin in the 
Tupperware® brand products it produces and has contract manufactured. The Company uses many different kinds of 
resins in its products. About 80 percent of its resins are “polyolefins” (simple chemical structure, easily refined from 
oil and natural gas). The remaining 20 percent of its resins is more highly engineered. The price of oil and natural gas 
plays some role in determining price, and that role is more direct in less highly engineered than more highly engineered 
resins. With a comparable product mix and exchange rates, a 10 percent fluctuation in the cost of resin would impact 
the Company's annual cost of sales by approximately $13 million compared with the prior year. For 2018, the Company 
estimates there was a $10 million negative local currency impact on its gross margin related to sales of the Tupperware®
products it produced and had contract manufactured due to resin cost changes, as compared with 2017. For full year 
2019, the estimate is that there will be no significant impact of resin cost changes, on a local currency basis, on the 
Company's gross margin related to sales of the Tupperware® products it produces and has contract manufactured, as 
compared with 2018. In addition to the impact of the price of oil and natural gas, the price the Company pays for its 
resins is also impacted by the relative changes in supply and demand. The Company partially manages its risk associated 
with rising resin costs by utilizing a centralized procurement function that is able to take advantage of bulk discounts 
while maintaining multiple suppliers, and also enters into short-term pricing arrangements. It also manages its margin 
through cash flow hedges in some cases when it purchases resin in currencies, or effectively in currencies, other than 
that of the purchasing unit, through the pricing of its products, with price increases on its product offerings generally 
in line with consumer inflation in each market, and its mix of sales through its promotional programs and promotionally 
priced offers. It also, on occasion, makes advance material purchases to take advantage of current favorable pricing.

Real Estate Risk 

The Company has a program to sell land held for development around its Orlando, Florida headquarters. This 
program is exposed to the risks inherent in the real estate development process. Included among these risks is the ability 
to  obtain  all  necessary  government  approvals,  the  success  of  attracting  tenants  for  commercial  or  residential 
developments in the Orlando real estate market, obtaining financing and general economic conditions, such as interest 
rate increases. Based on the variety of factors that impact the Company's ability to close sales transactions, it cannot 
predict when the program will be completed.

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Forward-Looking Statements 

Certain statements made or incorporated by reference in this report are “forward-looking statements” within the 
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not based on historical facts or 
information are forward-looking statements. Statements that include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” 
“intends,” “projects,” “estimates,” “plans” and similar expressions or future tense or conditional verbs such as “will,” 
“should,” “would,” “may” and “could” are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. Where, in any 
forward-looking  statement,  the  Company  expresses  an  expectation  or  belief  as  to  future  results  or  events,  such 
expectation or belief is based on the current plans and expectations at the time this report is filed with the SEC or, with 
respect to any documents or statements incorporated by reference, on the then current plans and expectations at the 
time such document was filed with the SEC, or statement was made. Such forward-looking statements involve risks 
and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements. 
Except as required by law, and as outlined below the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-
looking  statements  to  reflect  changed  assumptions,  the  occurrence  of  anticipated  or  unanticipated  events,  new 
information or changes to future results over time or otherwise. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, 
the following: 

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successful recruitment, retention and productivity levels of the Company's independent sales forces;

disruptions  caused  by  the  introduction  of  new  or  revised  distributor  operating  models  or  sales  force 
compensation  systems  or  allegations  by  equity  analysts,  former  distributors  or  sales  force  members, 
government agencies or others as to the legality or viability of the Company's business model, particularly 
in India;

disruptions caused by restructuring activities, including facility closure, and the combination and exit of 
business units, impacting business models, the supply chain, as well as not fully realizing expected savings 
or benefits related to increasing sales from actions taken;

success of new products and promotional programs; 

the ability to implement appropriate product mix and pricing strategies; 

governmental regulation of materials used in products coming into contact with food (e.g. polycarbonate  
and polyethersulfone), as well as beauty, personal care and nutritional products; 

governmental regulation and consumer tastes related to the use of plastic in products and/or packaging 
material;

the ability to procure and pay for at reasonable economic cost, sufficient raw materials and/or finished goods 
to meet current and future consumer demands at reasonable suggested retail pricing levels in certain markets, 
particularly those with stringent government regulations and restrictions;

the impact of changes in consumer spending patterns and preferences, particularly given the global nature 
of the Company's business; 

the value of long-term assets, particularly goodwill and indefinite and definite-lived intangibles associated 
with acquisitions, and the realizability of the value of recognized tax assets; 

changes in plastic resin prices, other raw materials and packaging components, the cost of converting such 
items into finished goods and procured finished products and the cost of delivering products to customers; 

the introduction of Company operations in new markets outside the United States; 

general social, economic and political conditions in markets, such as in Argentina, Brazil, China, France,  
India, Mexico, Russia and Turkey and other countries impacted by such events; 

issues arising out of the sovereign debt in the countries in which the Company operates, such as in Argentina 
and those in the Euro zone, resulting in potential economic and operational challenges for the Company's 
supply  chains,  heightened  counterparty  credit  risk  due  to  adverse  effects  on  customers  and  suppliers, 
exchange controls (such as in Argentina and Egypt) and translation risks due to potential impairments of 
investments in affected markets;

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disruptions resulting from either internal or external labor strikes, work stoppages, or similar difficulties, 
particularly in Brazil, France, India and South Africa; 

changes in cash flow resulting from changes in operating results, including from changes in foreign exchange 
rates, restructuring activities, working capital management, debt payments, share repurchases and hedge 
settlements; 

the impact of currency fluctuations on the value of the Company's operating results, assets, liabilities and 
commitments of foreign operations generally, including their cash balances during and at the end of quarterly 
reporting periods, the results of those operations, the cost of sourcing products across geographies and the 
success of foreign hedging and risk management strategies; 

the impact of natural disasters, terrorist activities and epidemic or pandemic disease outbreaks; 

the ability to repatriate, or otherwise make available, cash in the United States and to do so at a favorable 
foreign exchange rate and with favorable tax ramifications, particularly from Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, 
Malaysia, Mexico and South Africa; 

the  ability  to  obtain  all  government  approvals  on,  and  to  control  the  cost  of  infrastructure  obligations 
associated with, property, plant and equipment; 

the  ability  to  timely  and  effectively  implement,  transition,  maintain  and  protect  necessary  information 
technology systems and infrastructure;

cyberattacks and ransomware demands that could cause the Company to not be able to operate its systems 
and/or access or control its data, including private data; 

the ability to attract and retain certain executive officers and key management personnel and the success of 
transitions or changes in leadership or key management personnel;

 the success of land buyers in attracting tenants for commercial and residential development and obtaining 
financing; 

the Company's access to, and the costs of, financing and the potential for banks with which the Company 
maintains  lines  of  credit  to  be  unable  to  fulfill  their  commitments;  the  costs  and  covenant  restrictions 
associated with the Company's credit arrangements and senior notes due in mid 2021; 

integration of non-traditional product lines into Company operations; 

the  effect  of  legal,  regulatory  and  tax  proceedings,  as  well  as  restrictions  imposed  on  the  Company's 
operations  or  Company  representatives  by  foreign  governments,  including  changes  in  interpretation  of 
employment status of the sales force by government authorities, exposure to tax responsibilities imposed 
on the sales force and their potential impact on the sales force's value chain and resulting disruption to the 
business and actions taken by governments to set or restrict the freedom of the Company to set its own 
prices or its suggested retail prices for product sales by its sales force to end consumers and actions taken 
by  governments  to  restrict  the  ability  to  convert  local  currency  to  other  currencies  in  order  to  satisfy 
obligations outside the country generally, and in particular in Argentina and Egypt;

the effect of competitive forces in the markets in which the Company operates, particularly related to sales 
of beauty, personal care and nutritional products, where there are a greater number of competitors;

the impact of counterfeit and knocked-off products and programs in the markets in which the Company 
operates and the effect this can have on the confidence of, and competition for, the Company's sales force 
members;

the impact of changes, changes in interpretation of or challenges to positions taken by the Company with 
respect to U.S. federal, state and foreign tax or other laws, including with respect to the Tax Act in the United 
States and non-income taxes issues in Brazil and India;

other risks discussed in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors, of this Report, as well as the Company's Consolidated 
Financial Statements, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, other financial information appearing 
elsewhere in this Report and the Company's other filings with the SEC.

41

Other  than  updating  for  changes  in  foreign  currency  exchange  rates  through  its  monthly  website  updates,  the 
Company does not intend to update forward-looking information, except through its quarterly earnings releases, unless 
it expects diluted earnings per share for the current quarter, excluding items impacting comparability and changes 
versus its guidance of the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates, to be significantly below its previous guidance.

Investors should also be aware that while the Company does, from time to time, communicate with securities 
analysts, it is against the Company's policy to disclose to them any material non-public information or other confidential 
commercial information. Accordingly, it should not be assumed that the Company agrees with any statement or report 
issued by any analyst irrespective of the content of the confirming financial forecasts or projections issued by others. 

42

Item 8. 

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

Tupperware Brands Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Income 

(In millions, except per share amounts)
Net sales..................................................................................................... $
Cost of products sold .................................................................................
Gross margin ......................................................................................
Delivery, sales and administrative expense...............................................
Re-engineering and impairment charges ...................................................
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets...........................................
Gains on disposal of assets ........................................................................
Operating income ...............................................................................
Interest income ..........................................................................................
Interest expense .........................................................................................
Other expense (income).............................................................................
Income before income taxes......................................................................
Provision for income taxes ........................................................................
Net income (loss)....................................................................................... $
Basic earnings (loss) per common share ................................................... $
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share ................................................ $

December 29,
2018
2,069.7

Year Ended

December 30,
2017
2,255.8

$

744.3

1,511.5

1,159.2

December 31,
2016
2,213.1

$

714.7

1,498.4

1,163.9

66.0

62.9

9.1

232.5
2.9

46.1

4.2

185.1

450.5
(265.4) $
(5.22) $
(5.22) $

$

$

$

7.6

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354.2
3.4

48.8

7.5

301.3

77.7

223.6

4.43

4.41

692.2

1,377.5

1,060.5

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319.8
2.8

46.5
(0.1)
276.2

120.3

155.9

3.12

3.11

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 

43

Tupperware Brands Corporation 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(In millions)
Net income (loss)....................................................................................... $
Other comprehensive income (loss):

December 29,
2018

Year Ended

December 30,
2017

December 31,
2016

155.9

$

(265.4) $

223.6

Foreign currency translation adjustments ............................................
Deferred gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of tax benefit

(provision) of $0.1, $0.8 and ($0.4), respectively ..........................

Pension and other post-retirement income, net of tax benefit

(provision) of ($0.5), ($1.2) and $0.4, respectively ......................
Other comprehensive income (loss) ..............................................
Total comprehensive income (loss) ............................................... $

(53.0)

42.4

(53.7)

0.1

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(48.5)
107.4

$

(3.3)

3.0

42.1
(223.3) $

0.6

3.6
(49.5)
174.1

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 

44

Tupperware Brands Corporation

Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 29,
2018

December 30,
2017

(In millions, except share amounts)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents................................................................................................. $
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $45.3 and $38.2, respectively ...........................
Inventories.........................................................................................................................
Non-trade amounts receivable, net....................................................................................
Prepaid expenses and other current assets ........................................................................
Total current assets ...........................................................................................
Deferred income tax benefits, net .....................................................................................
Property, plant and equipment, net....................................................................................
Long-term receivables, less allowances of $16.0 and $16.5, respectively .......................
Tradenames, net ................................................................................................................
Goodwill............................................................................................................................
Other assets, net ................................................................................................................

149.0

$

144.7

257.7

49.9

19.3

620.6

217.0

276.0

18.7
52.9

76.1

47.5

Total assets ....................................................................................................... $

1,308.8

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable .............................................................................................................. $
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt and capital lease

obligations..................................................................................................................
Accrued liabilities .............................................................................................................
Total current liabilities......................................................................................
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations....................................................................
Other liabilities..................................................................................................................
Shareholders' deficit:

129.2

285.5

344.4

759.1

603.4

181.5

$

$

144.1

144.4

262.2

58.6

21.2

630.5

278.0

278.2

19.3
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78.9

40.6

1,388.0

124.4

133.0

401.4

658.8

605.1

243.5

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized; none issued.........
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 600,000,000 shares authorized; 63,607,090

shares issued .......................................................................................................
Paid-in capital ............................................................................................................
Retained earnings.......................................................................................................
Treasury stock, 14,940,286 and 12,549,392 shares, respectively, at cost..................
Accumulated other comprehensive loss.....................................................................
Total shareholders' deficit.................................................................................
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit.......................................................... $

—

—

0.6

219.3

1,086.8
(939.8)
(602.1)
(235.2)
1,308.8

$

0.6

217.8

1,043.1
(851.5)
(529.4)
(119.4)
1,388.0

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Tupperware Brands Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow

(In millions)
Operating Activities:
Net income (loss) ..................................................................................... $
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by

December 29,
2018

Year Ended
December 30,
2017

December 31,
2016

155.9

$

(265.4) $

223.6

operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization ..........................................................
Equity compensation.........................................................................
Unrealized foreign exchange (gains) losses......................................
Amortization of deferred debt costs..................................................
Net gains on disposal of assets, including insurance recoveries.......
Provision for bad debts .....................................................................
Write-down of inventories ................................................................
Non-cash impact of impairment costs and re-engineering................
Net change in deferred income taxes ................................................
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements ..........

Changes in assets and liabilities:

Accounts and notes receivable ..........................................................
Inventories.........................................................................................
Non-trade amounts receivable ..........................................................
Prepaid expenses ...............................................................................
Other assets .......................................................................................
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities ..........................................
Income taxes payable ........................................................................
Other liabilities..................................................................................
Net cash impact from hedging activity ....................................................
Other.........................................................................................................
Net cash provided by operating activities ...............................

Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures .................................................................................
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment .......................
Net cash used in investing activities........................................

Financing Activities:
Dividend payments to shareholders .........................................................
Proceeds from exercise of stock options ..................................................
Repurchase of common stock ..................................................................
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease obligations ....................
Net change in short-term debt ..................................................................
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements .................
Net cash used in financing activities .......................................

58.2
14.5
(0.6)
0.6
(18.8)
20.4
7.5
1.3
59.8
—

(33.8)
(25.8)
1.0
1.1
1.1
(43.8)
(69.1)
(0.4)
2.9
—
132.0

(75.4)
40.7
(34.7)

(137.8)
0.3
(101.7)
(1.9)
162.1
—
(79.0)

60.5
22.6
(0.2)
0.6
(8.7)
16.8
8.3
69.1
307.7
—

(33.7)
(18.8)
(0.8)
2.5
(4.7)
44.1
14.3
3.1
0.1
—
217.4

(72.3)
14.7
(57.6)

(139.5)
11.8
(2.5)
(2.0)
15.6
—
(116.6)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and
restricted cash ...........................................................................................
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash ........................
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year..............
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year ........................ $

(13.6)
4.7
147.2
151.9

$

8.0
51.2
96.0
147.2

$

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 

57.5
20.0
0.4
0.6
(25.8)
11.1
10.8
—
(32.9)
(0.6)

0.9
(2.8)
1.2
(0.9)
0.4
(22.2)
(6.0)
4.6
(2.7)
(0.2)
237.0

(61.6)
35.9
(25.7)

(138.8)
0.8
(1.7)
(2.2)
(52.0)
0.6
(193.3)

(4.7)
13.3
82.7
96.0

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Note 1: 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Principles of Consolidation. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Tupperware 
Brands  Corporation  and  its  subsidiaries,  collectively  “Tupperware”  or  the  “Company”,  with  all  intercompany 
transactions and balances having been eliminated. The Company’s fiscal year ends on the last Saturday of December 
and included 53 weeks during 2016 and 52 weeks during 2018 and 2017.

Use  of  Estimates. The  preparation  of  financial  statements  in  conformity  with  accounting  principles  generally 
accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates 
and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date 
of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual 
results could differ materially from these estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents. The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months 
or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. As of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017, $7.8 million and 
$10.2 million, respectively, of the cash and cash equivalents included on the Consolidated Balance Sheets were held 
in the form of time deposits, certificates of deposit or similar instruments.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. The Company maintains current receivable amounts with most of its independent 
distributors and sales force in certain markets. It also maintains long-term receivable amounts with certain of these 
customers. The Company regularly monitors and assesses its risk of not collecting amounts owed to it by customers. 
This evaluation is based upon an analysis of amounts current and past due, along with relevant history and facts particular 
to the customer. It is also based upon estimates of distributor business prospects, particularly related to the evaluation 
of the recoverability of long-term amounts due. This evaluation is performed by business unit and account by account, 
based  upon  historical  experience,  market  penetration  levels  and  similar  factors.  It  also  considers  collateral  of  the 
customer that could be recovered to satisfy debts. The Company records its allowance for doubtful accounts based on 
the results of this analysis. The analysis requires the Company to make significant estimates and as such, changes in 
facts and circumstances could result in material changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company considers 
as past due any receivable balance not collected within its contractual terms.

Inventories. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value on a first-in, first-out basis. Inventory 
cost includes cost of raw material, labor and overhead. The Company writes down its inventory for obsolescence or 
unmarketability in an amount equal to the difference between the cost of the inventory and estimated market value 
based upon expected future demand and pricing. The demand and pricing is estimated based upon the historical success 
of product lines as well as the projected success of promotional programs, new product introductions and the availability 
of new markets or distribution channels. The Company prepares projections of demand and pricing on an item by item 
basis for all of its products. If inventory on hand exceeds projected demand or the expected market value is less than 
the carrying value, the excess is written down to its net realizable value. However, if actual demand or the estimate of 
market value decreases, additional write-downs would be required.

Internal Use Software Development Costs. The Company capitalizes internal use software development costs as 
they are incurred and amortizes such costs over their estimated useful lives of three to five years, beginning when the 
software is placed in service. Net unamortized costs of such amounts included in property, plant and equipment were 
$39.4 million and $24.4 million at December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017, respectively. Amortization cost related 
to internal use software development costs totaled $5.8 million, $5.4 million and $6.9 million in 2018, 2017 and 2016, 
respectively.

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Property, Plant and Equipment. Property, plant and equipment is initially stated at cost. Depreciation is recorded 

on a straight-line basis over the following estimated useful lives of the assets: 

Years
Building and improvements.............................................................................................................................. 10 - 40
Molds ................................................................................................................................................................
4 - 10
Production equipment....................................................................................................................................... 10 - 20
5 - 10
Distribution equipment .....................................................................................................................................
Computer/telecom equipment...........................................................................................................................
Capitalized software .........................................................................................................................................

3 - 5

3 - 7

Depreciation expense was $44.8 million, $45.6 million and $43.0 million in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. 
The Company considers the need for an impairment review when events occur that indicate that the book value of a 
long-lived asset may exceed its recoverable value. Upon the sale or retirement of property, plant and equipment, a gain 
or loss, if any, is recognized equal to the difference between sales price and net book value. Expenditures for maintenance 
and repairs are charged to cost of products sold or delivery, sales and administrative (DS&A) expense, depending on 
the asset to which the expenditure relates.

Goodwill. The Company's recorded goodwill relates primarily to the December 2005 acquisition of the direct-to-
consumer businesses of Sara Lee Corporation. The Company does not amortize its goodwill. Instead, the Company 
performs an annual assessment during the third quarter of each year to evaluate the assets in each of its reporting units 
for  impairment,  or  more  frequently  if  events  or  changes  in  circumstances  indicate  that  a  triggering  event  for  an 
impairment evaluation has occurred. During 2017, the Company early adopted the Financial Accounting Standards 
Board's ("FASB") Accounting Standards Update 2017-04: Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment.

The annual process for evaluating goodwill begins with an assessment for each entity of qualitative factors to 
determine whether a quantitative evaluation of the unit's fair value compared with its carrying value is appropriate for 
determining potential goodwill impairment. The qualitative factors evaluated by the Company include: macro-economic 
conditions of the local business environment, overall financial performance, sensitivity analysis from the most recent 
quantitative fair value evaluation ("fair value test"), as prescribed under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 
350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other, and other entity specific factors as deemed appropriate. When the Company 
determines a fair value test is appropriate, it estimates the fair value of the reporting unit and compares the result with 
its carrying amount, including goodwill, after any long-lived asset impairment charges. If the carrying amount of the 
reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recorded equal to the amount by which the carrying value 
exceeds the fair value, up to the amount of goodwill associated with the reporting unit.

Any fair value test necessary is done by using either the income approach or a combination of the income and 
market approaches, with generally a greater weighting on the income approach (75 percent). The income approach, or 
discounted cash flow approach, requires significant assumptions to estimate the fair value of each reporting unit. These 
include assumptions regarding future operations and the ability to generate cash flows, including projections of revenue, 
costs, utilization of assets and capital requirements, along with an appropriate discount rate to be used. The most sensitive 
estimate in the fair value test is the projection of operating cash flows, as these provide the basis for the estimate of 
fair market value. The Company’s cash flow model uses a forecast period of 10 years and a terminal value. The growth 
rates are determined by reviewing historical results of the operating unit and the historical results of the Company’s 
similar business units, along with the expected contribution from growth strategies being implemented. The market 
approach relies on an analysis of publicly-traded companies similar to Tupperware and deriving a range of revenue 
and profit multiples. The publicly-traded companies used in the market approach are selected based on their having 
similar product lines of consumer goods, beauty products and/or companies using a direct-to-consumer distribution 
method. The resulting multiples are then applied to the reporting unit to determine fair value. Goodwill is further 
discussed in Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Intangible Assets. Intangible assets are recorded at their fair market values at the date of acquisition and definite-
lived  intangibles  are  amortized  over  their  estimated  useful  lives. The  intangible  assets  included  in  the  Company's 
Consolidated Financial Statements at December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 were related to the acquisition of 
the Sara Lee direct-to-consumer businesses in December 2005. The weighted average estimated useful lives of the 
Company's intangible assets were as follows:

Indefinite-lived tradenames............................................................................................................
Definite-lived tradename................................................................................................................

Weighted Average
Estimated Useful Life
Indefinite

10 years

The Company's indefinite-lived tradename intangible assets are evaluated for impairment annually similarly to 
goodwill beginning with a qualitative assessment. The annual process for assessing the carrying value of indefinite-
lived tradename intangible assets begins with a qualitative assessment that is similar to the assessment performed for 
goodwill. When the Company determines it is appropriate, the quantitative impairment evaluation for the Company's 
indefinite-lived  tradenames  involves  comparing  the  estimated  fair  value  of  the  assets  to  the  carrying  amounts,  to 
determine if fair value is lower and a write-down required. If the carrying amount of a tradename exceeds its estimated 
fair value, an impairment charge is recognized in an amount equal to the excess. The fair value of these assets is estimated 
using the relief from royalty method, which is a form of the income approach. Under this method, the value of the asset 
is calculated by selecting a royalty rate, which estimates the amount a company would be willing to pay for the use of 
the asset. This rate is applied to the reporting unit's projected revenue, tax affected and discounted to present value.

The Company's definite-lived intangible asset relates to the Fuller tradename and is being amortized since August 
2013 based on its estimated useful life of 10 years. The Fuller tradename's useful life was estimated, at that time, based 
on the period that the tradename was expected to contribute directly to the Company's revenue. Definite-lived intangible 
assets are reviewed for impairment in a similar manner as property, plant and equipment as discussed above. Amortization 
related to definite-lived intangible assets is included in DS&A on the Consolidated Statements of Income. Intangible 
assets are further discussed in Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Promotional and Other Accruals. The Company frequently makes promotional offers to members of its independent 
sales force to encourage them to fulfill specific goals or targets for other activities, ancillary to the Company's sales, 
which are measured by defined group/team sales levels, party attendance, addition of new sales force members or other 
business-critical functions. The awards offered are in the form of product awards, special prizes or trips. 

Programs are generally designed to recognize sales force members for achieving a primary objective. An example 
is holding a certain number of product demonstrations. In this situation, the Company offers a prize to sales force 
members that achieve the targeted number of product demonstrations over a specified period. The period runs from a 
couple of weeks to several months. The prizes are generally graded, in that meeting one level may result in receiving 
a piece of jewelry, with higher achievement resulting in more valuable prizes such as a television set or a trip. Similar 
programs are designed to reward current sales force members who reach certain goals by promoting them to a higher 
level  in  the  organization  where  their  earning  opportunity  would  be  expanded,  and  they  would  take  on  additional 
responsibilities for adding new sales force members and providing training and motivation to new and existing sales 
force members. Other business drivers, such as scheduling product demonstrations, increasing the number of sales 
force members, holding product demonstrations or increasing end consumer attendance at product demonstrations, 
may also be the focus of a program. 

The Company also offers commissions for achieving targeted sales levels. These types of awards are generally 
based upon the sales achievement of at least a mid-level member of the sales force, and her or his down-line members. The 
down-line consists of those sales force members that have been directly added to the sales force by a given sales force 
member, as well as those added by her or his down-line member. In this manner, sales force members can build an 
extensive  organization  over  time  if  they  are  committed  to  adding  and  developing  their  units. In  addition  to  the 
commission, the positive performance of a unit may also entitle its leader to the use of a company-provided vehicle 
and in some cases, the permanent awarding of a vehicle. Similar to the prize programs noted earlier, these programs 
generally offer varying levels of vehicles that are dependent upon performance. 

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The Company accrues for the costs of these awards during the period over which the sales force qualifies for the 
award and reports these costs primarily as a component of DS&A expense. These accruals require estimates as to the 
cost of the awards, based upon estimates of achievement and actual cost to be incurred. During the qualification period, 
actual results are monitored and changes to the original estimates are made when known. Promotional and other sales 
force compensation expenses included in DS&A expense totaled $313.3 million, $356.2 million and $376.2 million in 
2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Like promotional accruals, other accruals are recorded over the time period that a liability is incurred and is both 
probable and reasonably estimable. Adjustments to amounts previously accrued are made when changes occur in the 
facts and circumstances that generated the accrual.

Revenue Recognition. On December 31, 2017, the Company adopted new guidance on revenue from contracts 
with customers using the modified retrospective method. The new guidance was applied to all contracts at the date of 
initial application. There was no impact on beginning retained earnings from the adoption as of December 31, 2017. 
Results for reporting periods beginning December 31, 2017 are presented under the new guidance, while prior period 
amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previous guidance without revision. 

 Under the new guidance, the contract is defined as the order received from the Company's customer who, in most 
cases, is one of the Company's independent distributors or a member of its independent sales force. Revenue is recognized 
when control of the product passes to the customer, which is upon shipment, and is recognized at the amount that 
reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive for the products sold, including various forms of discounts. 
The Company elected to account for shipping and handling activities that occur after the customer has obtained control 
of the product as an activity to fulfill the promise to transfer the product rather than as an additional promised service. 
Generally, payment is either received in advance or in a relatively short period of time following shipment. When 
revenue is recorded, estimates of returns are made and recorded as a reduction of revenue. Contracts with customers 
are evaluated to determine if there are separate performance obligations that are not yet met. These obligations generally 
relate to product awards to be subsequently fulfilled. When that is the case, revenue is deferred until each performance 
obligation is met. The impact as of the end of 2018 from deferred revenue was not material. 

The Company's financial position and results of operations as of December 29, 2018, and for the year then ended, 

were not materially impacted by the adoption of the new guidance.

Shipping  and  Handling  Costs. The  cost  of  products  sold  line  item  includes  costs  related  to  the  purchase  and 
manufacture of goods sold by the Company. Among these costs are inbound freight charges, duties, purchasing and 
receiving costs, inspection costs, depreciation expense, internal transfer costs and warehousing costs of raw material, 
work in process and packing materials. The warehousing and distribution costs of finished goods are included in DS&A 
expense. Distribution costs are comprised of outbound freight and associated labor costs. Fees billed to customers 
associated with the distribution of products are classified as revenue. The distribution costs included in DS&A expense 
in 2018, 2017 and 2016 were $138.4 million, $142.2 million and $137.0 million, respectively.

Advertising and Research and Development Costs. Advertising and research and development costs are charged 
to expense as incurred. Advertising expense totaled $6.7 million, $9.3 million and $8.3 million in 2018, 2017 and 2016, 
respectively. Research and development costs totaled $15.0 million, $16.7 million and $18.3 million, in 2018, 2017
and 2016, respectively. Research and development expenses primarily include salaries, contractor costs and facility 
costs. Both advertising and research and development costs are included in DS&A expense.

Accounting  for  Stock-Based  Compensation.  The  Company  has  several  stock-based  employee  and  director 
compensation plans, which are described more fully in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Compensation 
cost for share-based awards is recorded on a straight-line basis over the required service period, based on the fair value 
of the award. The fair value of the stock option grants is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which 
requires assumptions, including dividend yield, risk-free interest rate, the estimated length of time employees will retain 
their stock options before exercising them (expected term) and the estimated volatility of the Company's common stock 
price over the expected term. These assumptions are generally based on historical averages of the Company. 

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Compensation expense associated with restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance-vested share awards 
is equal to the market value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant and is recorded pro rata over the 
required service period. The fair value of market-vested awards is based on a Monte-Carlo simulation that estimates 
the fair value based on the Company's share price activity between the beginning of the year and the grant date relative 
to a defined comparative group of companies, expected term of the award, risk-free interest rate, expected dividends, 
and the expected volatility of the stock of the Company and those in the comparative group. The grant date fair value 
per share of market-vested awards already reflects the probability of achieving the market condition, and is therefore 
used to record expense straight-line over the performance period regardless of actual achievement. For those awards 
with performance vesting criteria, the expense is recorded straight-line over the required service period based on an 
assessment of achieving the criteria.

Through 2016, the Company reported the excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements as an inflow 
from financing activities. For 2016, the Company generated $0.6 million of excess tax benefits. Effective as of the 
beginning of 2017, the tax effects from share-based payments is recognized as part of the Company's tax provision and 
is included in net income within operating activities on the statement of cash flows.

Income Taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to 
temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective 
tax bases. Deferred tax assets also are recognized for credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured 
using the enacted rates applicable to taxable income in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to 
reverse and the credits are expected to be used. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates 
is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. An assessment is made as to whether or not a 
valuation allowance is required to offset deferred tax assets. This assessment requires estimates as to future operating 
results, as well as an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company's tax planning strategies. These estimates are made 
on an ongoing basis based upon the Company's business plans and growth strategies in each market and consequently, 
future material changes in the valuation allowance are possible. It also requires estimates associated with enactment 
effects, as of December 22, 2017, and ongoing activity under the Tax Act. The Company has subsequently finalized 
the accounting analysis based on the guidance, interpretations, and data available as of December 29, 2018. Adjustments 
made  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  fiscal  2018  upon  finalization  of  the  accounting  analysis  were  not  material  to  the 
Consolidated Financial Statements. 

ASC 740 requires a company to record the effect of tax law change in the period of enactment. However, shortly 
after the enactment of the Tax Act, the SEC staff issued SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 118 (“SAB 118”), which allows 
a company to record a provisional amount when it does not have the necessary information available, prepared, or 
analyzed in reasonable detail to complete its accounting for the change in tax law. The measurement period ends when 
the company has obtained, prepared and analyzed the information necessary to finalize its accounting, but cannot extend 
beyond one year from the enactment date. 

The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes. This guidance 
prescribes  a  minimum  probability  threshold  that  a  tax  position  must  meet  before  a  financial  statement  benefit  is 
recognized. The  minimum  threshold  is  defined  as  a  tax  position  that  is  more  likely  than  not  to  be  sustained  upon 
examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based 
on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit 
that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement.

Interest and penalties related to tax contingency or settlement items are recorded as a component of the provision 
for  income  taxes  in  the  Company's  Consolidated  Statements  of  Income.  The  Company  records  accruals  for  tax 
contingencies as a component of accrued liabilities or other long-term liabilities on its balance sheet.

Net Income Per Common Share. Basic per share information is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted 
average number of shares outstanding. Diluted per share information is calculated by also considering the impact of 
potential common stock on both net income and the weighted average number of shares outstanding. The Company's 
potential common stock consists of employee and director stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and 
performance  share  units.  Performance  share  awards  are  included  in  the  diluted  per  share  calculation  when  the 
performance  criteria  are  achieved.  The  Company's  potential  common  stock  is  excluded  from  the  basic  per  share 
calculation, or when the Company has a net loss for the period, and is included in the diluted per share calculation when 
doing so would not be anti-dilutive.

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The elements of the earnings per share computations were as follows:

(In millions, except per share amounts)
Net income (loss)....................................................................................... $
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding...........................
Common equivalent shares:

Assumed exercise of dilutive options, restricted shares, restricted

stock units and performance share units .....................................
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding .
Basic earnings (loss) per share .................................................................. $
Diluted earnings (loss) per share ............................................................... $
Shares excluded from the determination of potential common stock

because inclusion would have been anti-dilutive...............................

2018

2017

2016

155.9

$

49.9

(265.4) $
50.8

223.6

50.5

0.3

50.2

3.12

3.11

3.0

$

$

—

50.8
(5.22) $
(5.22) $

3.1

0.2

50.7

4.43

4.41

1.4

Derivative Financial Instruments. The Company recognizes in its Consolidated Balance Sheets the asset or liability 
associated with all derivative instruments and measures those assets and liabilities at fair value. If certain conditions 
are met, a derivative may be specifically designated as a hedge. The accounting for changes in the value of a derivative 
accounted for as a hedge depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation of the hedge 
exposure. Depending on how the hedge is used and the designation, the gain or loss due to changes in value is reported 
either in earnings, or initially in other comprehensive income. Gains or losses that are reported in other comprehensive 
income are eventually recognized in earnings, with the timing of this recognition governed by ASC 815, Derivatives 
and Hedging.

The Company uses derivative financial instruments, principally over-the-counter forward exchange contracts with 
major international financial institutions, to offset the effects of exchange rate changes on net investments in certain 
foreign subsidiaries, certain forecasted purchases, certain intercompany transactions, and certain accounts payable and 
accounts receivable. The Company also uses euro denominated borrowings under its Credit Agreement to hedge a 
portion of its net investment in foreign subsidiaries. Gains and losses on instruments designated as net equity hedges 
of net investments in a foreign subsidiary or on intercompany transactions that are permanent in nature are accrued as 
exchange  rates  change,  and  are  recognized  in  shareholders'  equity  as  a  component  of  foreign  currency  translation 
adjustments within accumulated other comprehensive loss. Gains and losses on contracts designated as fair value hedges 
of accounts receivable, accounts payable and non-permanent intercompany transactions are accrued as exchange rates 
change and are recognized in income. Gains and losses on contracts designated as cash flow hedges of identifiable 
foreign currency forecasted purchases are deferred and initially included in other comprehensive income. In assessing 
hedge effectiveness through 2018, the Company excluded forward points, which were included as a component of 
interest expense. Starting 2019, the Company has elected to include forward points within the assessment of hedge 
effectiveness for cash flow and equity hedges and will continue to exclude forward points within the assessment for 
fair value hedges. See Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Fair Value Measurements. The Company applies the applicable accounting guidance for fair value measurements. 
This guidance provides the definition of fair value, describes the method used to appropriately measure fair value in 
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and outlines fair value disclosure requirements. 

The fair value hierarchy established under this guidance prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The 
hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 
1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement). The three levels of the fair value 
hierarchy are as follows: 

Level 1 - Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date. 
Active markets are those in which transactions for the asset or liability occur in sufficient frequency and volume 
to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. 

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Level 2 - Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either 
directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date. Level 2 includes those financial instruments that are 
valued using models or other valuation methodologies. These models are primarily industry-standard models that 
consider various assumptions, including quoted prices, time value, volatility factors, and current market and 
contractual prices for the underlying instruments, as well as other relevant economic measures. Substantially all 
of these assumptions are observable in the marketplace throughout the full term of the instrument, can be derived 
from observable data or are supported by observable levels at which transactions are executed in the marketplace. 

Level 3 - Pricing inputs include significant inputs that are generally less observable from objective sources. These 
inputs may be used with internally developed methodologies that result in management's best estimate of fair 
value from the perspective of a market participant. The Company does not have any recurring Level 3 fair value 
measurements.

Foreign Currency Translation. Results of operations of foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars using 
average exchange rates during the year. The assets and liabilities of those subsidiaries, other than those of operations 
in highly inflationary countries, are translated into U.S. dollars using exchange rates at the balance sheet date. The 
related translation adjustments are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss. Foreign currency transaction 
gains and losses, as well as re-measurement of financial statements of subsidiaries in highly inflationary countries, are 
included in income.

Inflation in Argentina and Venezuela has been at a high level the past several years. The Company uses a blended 
index of the Consumer Price Index and National Consumer Price Index for determining highly inflationary status in 
Argentina and Venezuela. For Argentina, this blended index reached cumulative three-year inflation in excess of 100 
percent in 2018 and as such, the Company transitioned to highly inflationary status as of July 1, 2018. For Venezuela, 
this blended index reached cumulative three-year inflation in excess of 100 percent at November 30, 2009 and as such, 
the Company transitioned to highly inflationary status at the beginning of its 2010 fiscal year. Gains and losses resulting 
from the translation of the financial statements of subsidiaries operating in highly inflationary economies are recorded 
in earnings. 

For Venezuela, through fiscal 2017, the bolivar to U.S. dollar exchange rates used in translating the Company’s 
operating activity was based on an official rate recognized by the Venezuelan government. As of the end of December 
2017, the Company evaluated the significant inflationary environment in Venezuela, as well as the actual exchange 
rates used to conduct business, particularly related to the procurement of resins to manufacture product. The Company 
concluded it would use the parallel exchange rate in use in the country to value sales and profit beginning in 2018. As 
a result, as of the end of 2017, the Company remeasured its balance sheet at the parallel rate available at that time, and 
evaluated the Venezuelan fixed assets for impairment. 

In 2018, 2017 and 2016, the net expense in connection with re-measuring net monetary assets and recording in 
cost of sales inventory at the exchange rate when it was purchased or manufactured compared with when it was sold, 
and in 2017 the write-down of inventory in Venezuela, was $2.1 million, $7.4 million and $4.3 million, respectively. 
The amounts related to remeasurement are included in other expense. In 2017, there was also a fixed asset impairment 
charge for Venezuela of $2.3 million, recorded in re-engineering and impairments caption.

As of the end of 2018, the net monetary assets, which were of a nature that will generate income or expense for 
the change in value associated with exchange rate fluctuations versus the U.S. dollar were $0.9 million. In addition, 
there was $25.5 million in cumulative foreign currency translation losses related to Venezuela included in equity within 
the Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

Product Warranty. Tupperware® brand products are guaranteed against chipping, cracking, breaking or peeling 
under normal non-commercial use of the product with certain limitations. The cost of replacing defective products is 
not material.

New Accounting Pronouncements. In February 2016, the FASB issued an amendment to existing guidance on lease 
accounting that requires the assets and liabilities arising from operating leases be presented in the balance sheet and 
the  disclosure  of  key  information  about  leasing  arrangements.  Subsequently,  the  FASB  has  issued  several  other 
amendments clarifying specific topics within the scope of the new guidance regarding lease accounting, including a 
transition option that allows entities to not apply the new standard in the comparative periods presented in the financial 
statements. 

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This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those 
fiscal years. Under the standard, disclosures are required to meet the objective of enabling users of financial statements 
to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The new standard establishes a right-
of-use model (ROU) that requires a lessee to recognize a ROU asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for all 
leases with a term longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as finance or operating, with classification affecting 
the pattern and classification of expense recognition in the income statement.

A modified retrospective transition approach is required, applying the new standard to all leases existing at the 
date of initial application. The Company will use the effective date as the date of initial application and has elected the 
‘package of practical expedients’, allowing no reassessment under the new standard of prior conclusions about lease 
identification, lease classification and initial direct costs. The Company has implemented internal controls and key 
system functionality to enable the preparation of financial information on adoption. The standard will have a material 
impact  in  the  Company’s  Consolidated  Balance  Sheets,  but  will  not  have  a  material  impact  in  the  Company’s 
Consolidated Income Statements. As part of adoption, the Company currently expects to recognize additional operating 
liabilities ranging from $90 million to $110 million, with corresponding ROU assets of the same amount based on the 
present value of the remaining minimum rental payments for existing operating leases. Accounting for finance leases 
is expected to remain substantially unchanged. 

In August 2017, the FASB issued an amendment to existing guidance on hedge accounting. Under the amendment, 
the impact of both the effective and ineffective components of a hedging relationship is required to be recorded in the 
same income statement line as the item being hedged. After initial qualification, a qualitative assessment of effectiveness 
is permitted instead of a quantitative test for certain hedges. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after 
December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company estimates that based on how it has 
operated historically, if the new approach had been in place in 2018, amounts recorded in interest expense totaling 
approximately $23 million would have been recorded in equity and $3 million in segment profit. Additionally, there 
would have been $20 million of interest income reclassified into the other income line item of the Consolidated Statement 
of Income.

In August 2018, the FASB issued an amendment to existing guidance on disclosure requirements on fair value 
measurement as part of its broader disclosure framework project, which aims to improve the effectiveness of disclosures 
in the notes to financial statements. Under this amendment, certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurement 
were eliminated, modified and added. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, 
and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption of either the entire standard or only the provisions that 
eliminate or modify requirements is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this 
amendment on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued an amendment to existing guidance on the accounting for implementation, setup, 
and other upfront costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement that is hosted by the vendor that is a service contract. 
Under the amendment, the requirement for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting environment that is 
a service contract is aligned with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred for an internal-use 
software license. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods 
within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this amendment 
to have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued an amendment to existing guidance on disclosure requirements for employers 
that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans. Under the amendment, the entity is required to 
disclose the weighted-average interest crediting rates used, reasons for significant gains and losses affecting the benefit 
obligation and an explanation of any other significant changes in the benefit obligation or plan assets. The amendment 
also removed certain required disclosures that no longer are considered cost beneficial. This guidance is effective for 
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the 
impact of the adoption of this amendment on its disclosure and does not expect any impact on its Consolidated Financial 
Statements.

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Reclassifications. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified in the Consolidated Financial Statements to 
conform to current year presentation. This includes changes to the presentation of pension costs in other expense in the 
Company's Consolidated Statements of Income under ASU 2017-07, Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension 
Costs and Net Periodic Post-Retirement Benefit Costs. For applying the retrospective presentation requirements under 
this standard, the Company used the practical expedient that allows for the use of amounts disclosed in its retirement 
benefit plans note for the year ended December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 as the estimation basis.

Note 2: 

Re-engineering Costs 

The  Company  continually  reviews  its  business  models  and  operating  methods  for  opportunities  to  increase 
efficiencies and/or align costs with business performance. Pretax costs incurred in the re-engineering and impairment 
charges caption by category were as follows:

(In millions)

2018

2017

2016

Severance ............................................................................................... $
Other ......................................................................................................
Total re-engineering charges ......................................................................... $

3.6

12.3

15.9

$

$

48.1

15.6

63.7

$

$

5.4

2.2

7.6

In  2018  and  2017,  the  re-engineering  and  impairment  charges  were  primarily  related  to  severance  costs  and 
restructuring actions taken in connection with the Company's plans, through 2019, to rationalize its supply chain and 
to adjust the cost base of several marketing units. The restructuring charges also relate to the Company's decision to 
wind-down the Beauticontrol reporting unit in 2017. In 2018 and 2017, the Company recorded $0.9 million and $3.6 
million, respectively in cost of sales for inventory obsolescence in connection with its re-engineering program. 

In 2016, the re-engineering charges were primarily related to severance costs incurred for headcount reductions 

in several of the Company’s operations in connection with changes in its management and organizational structures.

The total cost of the restructuring actions announced in July 2017, is estimated to be $84 million from the second 
quarter of 2017 forward. This excludes the benefit of selling fixed assets that became excess in light of the re-engineering 
actions. As of the end of 2018, approximately $25 million in cash remained to be paid in connection with the program 
announced in July 2017, with the payments expected to be made in 2019. Of the total costs of this program, the Company 
estimates that about 65 percent related to severance and benefits related to headcount reductions, while the balance is 
predominantly related to costs to exit leases and other contracts, mainly related to wind-down of Beauticontrol and 
closure of the French manufacturing facility, as well as write-offs of excess assets for which there were not expected 
to be disposal proceeds. 

The re-engineering charges by segment for the year ended December 29, 2018 were as follows:

(In millions)

Europe ...................................................................................................... $
Asia Pacific ..............................................................................................
North America ..........................................................................................
South America ..........................................................................................
Total re-engineering charges ......................................................................... $

2018

2017

2016

10.2

$

47.9

$

0.5

3.8

1.4

4.8

11.0

—

15.9

$

63.7

$

2.9

0.7

2.9

1.1

7.6

Pretax costs incurred in connection with the re-engineering program included above and other amounts allocated 

to cost of products sold were as follows:

(In millions)

2018

2017

2016

Re-engineering charges.......................................................................... $
Cost of products sold .............................................................................
Total pretax re-engineering costs .................................................................. $

15.9

0.9

16.8

$

$

63.7

3.6

67.3

$

$

7.6

—

7.6

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The balances included in accrued liabilities related to re-engineering and impairment charges as of December 29, 

2018, December 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016 were as follows: 

(In millions)
Beginning balance ....................................................................................... $
Provision ................................................................................................
Non-cash charges ...................................................................................
Adjustments ...........................................................................................
Cash expenditures:

2018

2017

2016

45.4

$

1.6

$

15.9
(2.0)
5.0

63.7
(0.4)
—

Severance........................................................................................
Other ...............................................................................................
Currency translation adjustment ............................................................
Ending balance ............................................................................................ $

(27.1)
(12.8)
(1.1)
23.3

$

(12.7)
(6.8)
—
45.4

$

1.7

7.6
(0.3)
—

(5.2)
(2.2)
—
1.6

The accrual balance as of December 29, 2018, related primarily to severance payments to be made by the end of 
the second quarter of 2019. Adjustments to the re-engineering accrual in the table above relate to pension obligations 
replaced by severance obligations to be paid as part of the closure of the supply chain facility in France.

As of the end of December 2017, the Company evaluated the significant inflationary environment, the early 2018 
devaluation of the currency in relation to the U.S. dollar and the actual exchange rates being used to conduct business, 
particularly procurement of resins to manufacture product in Venezuela. The Company concluded, it would use the 
parallel exchange rate in use in the country, which was approximately 99 percent lower than the official exchange rate 
that was used in 2017, to value sales and profit beginning of 2018. As a result of this evaluation, the Company recorded 
an impairment charge of $2.3 million dollars to reduce the carrying value of its long-term fixed assets to zero. This 
impairment charge was included in the re-engineering and impairment charge caption of the Company's Consolidated 
Income Statement, but is not a component of the program announced in July 2017. This was deemed a non-recurring, 
Level 3 measurement within the fair value hierarchy.

Note 3: 

Inventories 

(In millions)

2018

2017

Finished goods.............................................................................................................. $
Work in process............................................................................................................
Raw materials and supplies ..........................................................................................
Total inventories .................................................................................................................. $

203.9
25.0
28.8
257.7

$

$

203.5
26.0
32.7
262.2

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Note 4: 

Property, Plant and Equipment

(In millions)

2018

2017

Land.............................................................................................................................. $
Buildings and improvements........................................................................................
Molds............................................................................................................................
Production equipment ..................................................................................................
Distribution equipment.................................................................................................
Computer/telecom equipment ......................................................................................
Furniture and fixtures ...................................................................................................
Capitalized software .....................................................................................................
Construction in progress...............................................................................................
Total property, plant and equipment.............................................................................
Less accumulated depreciation.....................................................................................
Property, plant and equipment, net ...................................................................................... $

Note 5: 

Accrued and Other Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities

(In millions)

Income taxes payable ................................................................................................... $
Compensation and employee benefits..........................................................................
Advertising and promotion...........................................................................................
Taxes other than income taxes......................................................................................
Pensions........................................................................................................................
Post-retirement benefits................................................................................................
Dividends payable ........................................................................................................
Foreign currency contracts ...........................................................................................
Re-engineering .............................................................................................................
Other.............................................................................................................................
Total accrued liabilities........................................................................................................ $

Other Liabilities

(In millions)

Post-retirement benefits................................................................................................ $
Pensions........................................................................................................................
Income taxes.................................................................................................................
Deferred income tax .....................................................................................................
Other.............................................................................................................................
Total other liabilities............................................................................................................ $

Note 6: 

Goodwill and Intangible Assets 

43.3

$

175.6

681.0

262.2

39.4

43.6

28.4

89.0

23.9

1,386.4
(1,110.4)
276.0

2018

46.6

56.0

41.3

21.7

11.8

1.3

33.1

22.6

23.3

86.7

$

$

43.4

204.8

678.6

298.8

40.5

47.5

20.7

81.2

25.1

1,440.6
(1,162.4)
278.2

2017

49.7

69.0

55.9

30.0

8.3

1.5

34.7

29.6

45.4

77.3

344.4

$

401.4

2018

2017

11.3

$

105.7

15.1

7.3

42.1

13.7

120.6

21.2

41.0

47.0

181.5

$

243.5

The Company's goodwill and intangible assets relate primarily to the December 2005 acquisition of the direct-to-
consumer businesses of Sara Lee Corporation. Refer to Note 1 for the annual process for evaluating goodwill and 
intangible assets for impairment.

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In the third quarters of 2018 and 2017, the Company completed the annual assessments for all of its reporting units 

and indefinite-lived intangible assets, concluding there were no impairments. 

In the second quarter of 2017, as part of its on-going assessment of goodwill and intangible assets, the Company 
noted that the sales, profitability and cash flow of Fuller Mexico had fallen below its recent trend lines, and was expected 
to fall significantly short of previous expectations for the year. As a result, the Company performed an interim impairment 
test as of the end of May 2017, and recorded an impairment charge of $62.9 million in order to reduce Fuller Mexico's 
carrying value to its estimated fair value. The remaining goodwill balance at Fuller Mexico as of December 29, 2018 
was $17.1 million.

Management has concluded there is no significant foreseeable risk of failing a future goodwill impairment test, 
nor is there significant foreseeable risk of the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible assets falling materially below 
their respective carrying values. Given the sensitivity of fair value valuations to changes in cash flow or market multiples, 
the Company may be required to recognize an impairment of goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets in the future 
due  to  changes  in  market  conditions  or  other  factors  related  to  the  Company’s  performance. Actual  results  below 
forecasted results or a decrease in the forecasted future results of the Company’s business plans or changes in discount 
rates could also result in an impairment charge, as could changes in market characteristics including declines in valuation 
multiples  of  comparable  publicly-traded  companies.  Impairment  charges  would  have  an  adverse  impact  on  the 
Company’s net income and shareholders' equity.

Amortization expense related to all intangible assets, most significantly at Fuller Mexico, was $7.6 million, $7.9 
million and $7.6 million in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The estimated annual amortization expense associated 
with intangibles is $7.0 million annually in 2019 through 2022 and $4.7 million in 2023.

The following table reflects gross goodwill and accumulated impairments allocated to each reporting segment at 

December 29, 2018, December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

(In millions)
Europe
Gross goodwill balance at December 31, 2016................................ $ 29.3
0.6

Effect of changes in exchange rates ..........................................
Gross goodwill balance at December 30, 2017................................
Effect of changes in exchange rates ..........................................

29.9
(0.7)
Gross goodwill balance at December 29, 2018............................. $ 29.2

(In millions)
Europe
Cumulative impairments as of December 31, 2016 ......................... $ 24.5
—

Goodwill impairment ................................................................
Cumulative impairments as of December 30, 2017 .........................
Goodwill impairment ................................................................

—
Cumulative impairments as of December 29, 2018 ..................... $ 24.5

24.5

Asia
Pacific
$ 75.9

North
America
$ 128.4

2.2

6.5

78.1
(1.1)
$ 77.0

134.9
(0.5)
$ 134.4

South
America
3.7
$
(0.1)
3.6
(0.5)
3.1

$

Total
$ 237.3

9.2

246.5
(2.8)
$ 243.7

Asia
Pacific
$ 41.3

North
America
$ 38.9

South
America
$ — $ 104.7

Total

—

41.3

62.9

101.8

—

62.9

— 167.6

—
$ 41.3

—
$ 101.8

—

—
$ — $ 167.6

The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of the Company's intangible assets, other than goodwill, 

were as follows:

(In millions)

Indefinite-lived tradenames ........................................................... $
Definite-lived tradename ...............................................................
Total intangible assets........................................................................... $

Gross
Carrying Value
20.3

December 29, 2018

Accumulated
Amortization
$

— $

70.5

90.8

$

37.9

37.9

$

Net

20.3

32.6

52.9

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(In millions)

Indefinite-lived tradenames ........................................................... $
Definite-lived tradename ...............................................................
Total intangible assets........................................................................... $

Gross
Carrying Value
21.1

December 30, 2017

Accumulated
Amortization
$

— $

73.1

94.2

$

31.7

31.7

$

Net

21.1

41.4

62.5

A summary of the identifiable intangible asset account activity is as follows:

(In millions)
Beginning balance ................................................................................................ $
Effect of changes in exchange rates................................................................
Ending balance ..................................................................................................... $

Year Ended

December 29,
2018

December 30,
2017

94.2
(3.4)
90.8

$

$

90.6

3.6
94.2

Note 7: 

Financing Obligations

Debt Obligations

Debt obligations consisted of the following:

(In millions)

2018

2017

Fixed rate Senior Notes due 2021 ................................................................................ $
Five year Revolving Credit Agreement........................................................................
Belgium facilities capital leases ...................................................................................
Other.............................................................................................................................
Total debt obligations ..........................................................................................................
Less current portion......................................................................................................
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations ................................................................. $

599.7

$

283.9

5.3

—

888.9
(285.5)
603.4

(Dollars in millions)
Total short-term borrowings at year-end ............................................................................. $
Weighted average interest rate at year-end..........................................................................
Average short-term borrowings during the year.................................................................. $
Weighted average interest rate for the year .........................................................................
Maximum short-term borrowings during the year .............................................................. $

2018
283.9

2.3%

364.6

2.6%

509.9

Senior Notes 

On June 2, 2011, the Company completed the sale of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.75% Senior 

Notes due June 1, 2021 under an indenture. The notes sold in June 2011 were sold at a discount.

On March 11, 2013, the Company issued and sold an additional $200 million in aggregate principal amount of 
these notes (both issuances together, the "Senior Notes") in a registered public offering. The notes sold in March 2013 
were sold at a premium.

The Senior Notes were issued under an indenture (the “Indenture”) between the Company and its 100 percent 
subsidiary, Dart Industries Inc. (the “Guarantor”) and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as trustee. As security for its obligations 
under the guarantee of the Senior Notes, the Guarantor has granted a security interest in certain "Tupperware" trademarks 
and  service  marks.  The  guarantee  and  the  lien  securing  the  guarantee  may  be  released  under  certain  customary 
circumstances specified in the Indenture. These customary circumstances include:

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599.5

131.0

7.5

0.1

738.1
(133.0)
605.1

2017
131.0

1.9%

322.3

2.3%

389.2

$

$

$

$

•  payment in full of principal of and premium, if any, and interest on the Senior Notes;

•  satisfaction and discharge of the Indenture;

•  upon legal defeasance or covenant defeasance of the Senior Notes as set forth in the Indenture;

•  as to any property or assets constituting collateral owned by the Guarantor that is released from its 
guarantee in accordance with the Indenture;

•  with the consent of the holders of the requisite percentage of Senior Notes in accordance with the 
Indenture; and

•  if the rating on the Senior Notes is changed to investment grade in accordance with the Indenture.

Prior to March 1, 2021, the Company may redeem the Senior Notes, at its option, at a redemption price equal to 
accrued and unpaid interest and the greater of i) 100 percent of the principal amount to be redeemed; and ii) the present 
value of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest. In determining the present value of the remaining 
scheduled  payments,  such  payments  shall  be  discounted  to  the  redemption  date  using  a  discount  rate  equal  to  the 
Treasury Rate (as defined in the Indenture) plus 30 basis points. On or after March 1, 2021, the redemption price will 
equal 100 percent of the principal amount of the Senior Notes redeemed.

The Indenture includes covenants which, subject to certain exceptions, limit the ability of the Company and its 
subsidiaries to, among other things, (i) incur indebtedness secured by liens on real property, (ii) enter into certain sale 
and leaseback transactions, (iii) consolidate or merge with another entity, or sell or transfer all or substantially all of 
their properties and assets, and (iv) sell the capital stock of the Guarantor. In addition, upon a change of control, as 
defined in the Indenture, the Company may be required to make an offer to repurchase the Senior Notes at 101 percent
of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. The Indenture also contains customary events of default. 
These restrictions are not expected to impact the Company's operations. As of December 29, 2018, the Company was 
in compliance with all of its covenants.

Credit Agreement

On June 9, 2015, the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary Tupperware Nederland B.V. (the “Subsidiary 
Borrower”),  formerly  known  as  Tupperware  International  Holdings  B.V.,  entered  into  Amendment  No.  2  (the 
"Amendment”) to their multicurrency Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated September 11, 2013, as amended 
by Amendment No. 1 dated June 2, 2014 (as so amended, the “Credit Agreement”). Under the Credit Agreement that 
has a final maturity date of June 9, 2020, the aggregate amount available is $600 million (the “Facility Amount”). The 
Credit Agreement provides (a) a revolving credit facility, available up to the Facility Amount, (b) a letter of credit 
facility, available up to $50 million of the Facility Amount, and (c) a swingline facility, available up to $100 million 
of the Facility Amount. Each of such facilities is fully available to the Company and is available to the Subsidiary 
Borrower up to an aggregate amount not to exceed $325 million. The Company is permitted to increase, on up to three
occasions, the Facility Amount by a total of up to $200 million (for a maximum aggregate Facility Amount of $800 
million), subject to certain conditions including the agreement of the lenders. As of December 29, 2018, the Company 
had total borrowings of $283.9 million outstanding under its Credit Agreement, with $186.8 million of that amount 
denominated in euros. The Company routinely increases its revolver borrowings under the Credit Agreement during 
each quarter to fund operating, investing and financing activities and uses cash available at the end of each quarter to 
temporarily reduce borrowing levels. As a result, the Company incurs more interest expense and has higher foreign 
exchange exposure on the value of its cash and debt during each quarter than would relate solely to the quarter end 
balances. 

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Loans made under the Credit Agreement bear interest under a formula that includes, at the Company's option, one 
of three different base rates. The Company generally selects the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") for the 
applicable currency and interest period as the base for its interest rate. As provided in the Credit Agreement, a margin 
is added to the base. The applicable margin is determined by a pricing schedule and is based upon the better for the 
Company of (a) the ratio (the "Consolidated Leverage Ratio") of the consolidated funded indebtedness of the Company 
and its subsidiaries to the consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of the Company and its subsidiaries 
for the four fiscal quarters then most recently ended, or (b) the Company’s then existing long-term debt securities rating 
by Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. or Standard and Poor’s Financial Services, Inc. As of December 29, 2018, the Credit 
Agreement dictated a base rate spread of 150 basis points, which gave the Company a weighted average interest rate 
on LIBOR based borrowings of 2.32 percent on borrowings under the Credit Agreement.

The Credit Agreement contains customary covenants that, among other things, generally restrict the Company's 
ability to incur subsidiary indebtedness, create liens on and sell assets, engage in liquidation or dissolutions, engage in 
mergers  or  consolidations,  or  change  lines  of  business. These  covenants  are  subject  to  significant  exceptions  and 
qualifications. The agreement also has customary financial covenants related to interest coverage and leverage. These 
restrictions are not expected to impact the Company's operations. As of December 29, 2018, and currently, the Company 
had considerable cushion under its financial covenants.

The  Guarantor  unconditionally  guarantees  all  obligations  and  liabilities  of  the  Company  and  the  Subsidiary 
Borrower relating to the Credit Agreement as well as the Senior Notes, supported by a security interest in certain 
"Tupperware" trademarks and service marks.

At December 29, 2018, the Company had $396.8 million of unused lines of credit, including $314.6 million under 
the committed, secured Credit Agreement, and $82.2 million available under various uncommitted lines around the 
world. Interest paid on total debt, including forward points on foreign currency contracts, in 2018, 2017 and 2016 was 
$45.2 million, $47.6 million and $47.4 million, respectively.

Contractual Maturities

Contractual maturities for debt obligations at December 29, 2018 are summarized by year as follows (in millions):

Year ending:

December 28, 2019............................................................................................................................. $
December 26, 2020.............................................................................................................................
December 25, 2021.............................................................................................................................
December 31, 2022.............................................................................................................................
Total ........................................................................................................................................................... $

Amount

285.5

1.3

601.0

1.1

888.9

Capital Leases

In 2007, the Company completed construction of a manufacturing facility in Belgium. Costs related to the new 
facility and equipment totaled $24.0 million and were financed through a sale lease-back transaction under two separate 
leases. The two leases are being accounted for as capital leases and have initial terms of 10 years and 15 years and 
interest rates of 5.1 percent. In 2010, the Company extended a lease on an additional building in Belgium that was 
previously accounted for as an operating lease. As a result of renegotiating the terms of the agreement, the lease is now 
classified as capital and had an initial value of $3.8 million with an initial term of 10 years and an interest rate of 2.9 
percent.

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Following is a summary of significant capital lease obligations at December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017:

(In millions)

December 29,
2018

December 30,
2017

Gross payments ............................................................................................ $
Less imputed interest....................................................................................
Total capital lease obligation ...............................................................................
Less current maturity....................................................................................
Capital lease obligation - long-term portion........................................................ $

5.8

0.5

5.3

1.6

3.7

$

$

8.3

0.8

7.5

1.9

5.6

Note 8: 

Derivative Financial Instruments 

The Company is exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates on the earnings, cash flows and non-
functional currency balance sheet positions of its operations. Although this currency risk is partially mitigated by the 
natural hedge arising from the Company's local manufacturing in many markets, a strengthening U.S. dollar generally 
has a negative impact on the Company. In response to these fluctuations, the Company uses financial instruments to 
hedge certain of its exposures and to manage the foreign exchange impact to its financial statements. At its inception, 
a derivative financial instrument used for hedging is designated as a fair value, cash flow or net equity hedge as described 
in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Fair value hedges are entered into with financial instruments such as forward contracts, with the objective of 
limiting exposure to certain foreign exchange risks primarily associated with accounts payable and non-permanent 
intercompany transactions. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges, the gain or 
loss on the derivative, as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk, are 
recognized in current earnings. In assessing hedge effectiveness, the Company excludes forward points, which are 
considered to be a component of interest expense. In 2018, 2017 and 2016, forward points on fair value hedges resulted 
in pretax gains of $19.8 million, $22.6 million and $15.7 million, respectively.

The Company also uses derivative financial instruments to hedge foreign currency exposures resulting from certain 
forecasted purchases and classifies these as cash flow hedges. At initiation, the Company's cash flow hedge contracts 
are generally for periods ranging from one to fifteen months. The effective portion of the gain or loss on the hedging 
instrument is recorded in other comprehensive income and is reclassified into earnings as the transactions being hedged 
are recorded. As such, the balance at the end of the current reporting period in other comprehensive income, related to 
cash flow hedges, will generally be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months. The associated asset or 
liability on the open hedges is recorded in Non-trade amounts receivable or accrued liabilities, as applicable. The balance 
in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, resulting from open foreign currency hedges designated as cash 
flow hedges was a deferred gain of $1.7 million, $1.6 million and $4.9 million as of December 29, 2018, December 30, 
2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. In 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company recorded in other comprehensive 
loss, net of tax, net gains/(losses) associated with cash flow hedges of $0.1 million, $(3.3) million and $0.6 million, 
respectively, which represents the net change to accumulated other comprehensive income on the Company's balance 
sheet related to this type of hedges. 

The Company also uses financial instruments, such as forward contracts and certain euro denominated borrowings 
under the Company's Credit Agreement, to hedge a portion of its net equity investment in international operations and 
classifies these as net equity hedges. Changes in the value of these financial instruments, excluding any ineffective 
portion of the hedges, are included in foreign currency translation adjustments within accumulated other comprehensive 
loss. The Company recorded, net of tax, in other comprehensive income a net gain of $23.7 million, loss of $21.2 
million  and  gain  of  $28.6  million  associated  with  these  hedges  in  2018,  2017  and  2016,  respectively.  Due  to  the 
permanent nature of the investments, the Company does not anticipate reclassifying any portion of these amounts to 
the income statement in the next twelve months. In assessing hedge effectiveness, the Company excludes forward 
points, which are included as a component of interest expense.

While the forward contracts used for net equity and fair value hedges of non-permanent intercompany balances 
mitigate its exposure to foreign exchange gains or losses, they result in an impact to operating cash flows as they are 
settled. The net cash flow impact of these currency hedges for the years ended 2018, 2017 and 2016 was inflows of 
$2.9 million and $0.1 million and an outflow of $2.7 million, respectively.

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The Company considers the total notional value of its forward contracts as the best measure of the volume of 
derivative transactions. As of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017, the notional amounts of outstanding forward 
contracts to purchase currencies were $186.8 million and $111.1 million, respectively, and the notional amounts of 
outstanding  forward  contracts  to  sell  currencies  were  $184.6  million  and  $112.1  million,  respectively.  As  of 
December 29, 2018, the notional values of the largest positions outstanding were to purchase U.S. dollars $176.5 million
and to sell euros $76.2 million and Mexican pesos $30.4 million.

The  following  table  summarizes  the  Company's  derivative  positions,  which  are  the  only  assets  and  liabilities 
recorded  at  fair  value  on  a  recurring  basis,  and  the  impact  they  had  on  the  Company's  financial  position  as  of 
December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017. Fair values were determined based on third party quotations (Level 2 fair 
value measurement): 

Asset derivatives

Liability derivatives

Fair value

Fair value

Derivatives designated as hedging 
instruments (in millions)

Foreign exchange contracts....

Balance sheet location
Non-trade amounts
receivable ...........

2018

2017

Balance sheet location

2018

2017

$ 26.7

$ 32.2 Accrued liabilities..

$ 22.6

$ 29.6

The following table summarizes the impact of the Company's fair value hedging positions on the results of operations 

for the years ended December 29, 2018, December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016: 

Derivatives designated as
fair value hedges
(in millions)

Location of gain or
(loss) recognized in
income on
derivatives

Amount of gain or
(loss) recognized in
income on derivatives 

Location of gain or
(loss) recognized in
income on related
hedged items

Amount of gain or (loss)
recognized in income on
related hedged items

Foreign exchange

contracts ............. Other expense.

$ (21.9) $

17.2 $ (41.8) Other expense.

$21.6

($17.1)

$42.1

2018

2017

2016

2018

2017

2016

The following table summarizes the impact of Company's hedging activities on comprehensive income for the 

years ended December 29, 2018, December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

Location of
gain or (loss)
reclassified
from
accumulated
OCI into
income
(effective
portion)

Amount of gain or (loss)
reclassified from
accumulated OCI into
income (effective portion)

Location of
gain or (loss)
recognized in
income on
derivatives
(ineffective
portion and
amount
excluded from
effectiveness
testing)

Amount of gain or (loss)
recognized in income on
derivatives (ineffective
portion and amounts
excluded from effectiveness
testing)

Amount of gain or (loss)
recognized in OCI on
derivatives (effective
portion)

2018

2017

2016

2018

2017

2016

2018

2017

2016

$ 6.9 $ (2.7) $ 6.7

Cost of

products
sold ..........

$ 6.9 $ 1.4 $ 5.7

Interest

expense ....

$ (4.1) $ (4.8) $ (5.6)

26.5 (21.6) 41.0

3.8 (11.5)

3.7

Interest

expense ....

(21.2) (26.0) (20.8)

Derivatives 
designated as cash 
flow and net equity 
hedges (in millions)

Cash flow hedging
relationships

Foreign exchange
contracts...........

Net equity hedging
relationships

Foreign exchange
contracts...........

Euro denominated
debt ..................

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The Company's theoretical credit risk for each foreign exchange contract is its replacement cost, but management 
believes that the risk of incurring credit losses is remote and such losses, if any, would not be material. The Company 
is also exposed to market risk on its derivative instruments due to potential changes in foreign exchange rates; however, 
such  market  risk  would  be  fully  offset  by  changes  in  the  valuation  of  the  underlying  items  being  hedged.  For  all 
outstanding derivative instruments, the net accrued gain was $4.1 million, $2.6 million and $9.4 million at December 29, 
2018,  December 30,  2017  and  December 31,  2016,  respectively,  and  was  recorded  either  in  non-trade  amounts 
receivable or accrued liabilities, depending upon the net position of the individual contracts. The notional amounts 
shown above change based upon the Company's outstanding exposure to fair value fluctuations.

Note 9: 

Fair Value Measurements 

Due to their short maturities or their insignificance, the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts 
and notes receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and short-term borrowings approximated their fair values at 
December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017. The Company estimates that, based on current market conditions, the 
value of its 4.75%, 2021 senior notes was $610.2 million at December 29, 2018, compared with the carrying value of 
$599.7 million. The higher fair value resulted from changes, since issuance, in the corporate debt markets and investor 
preferences. The fair value of debt is classified as a Level 2 liability, and is estimated using quoted market prices as 
provided in secondary markets that consider the Company's credit risk and market related conditions. See Note 8 to 
the Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of the Company's derivative instruments and related fair value 
measurements.

Note 10: 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Foreign
Currency
Items

Cash Flow
Hedges

Pension
and Other
Post-
retirement
Items

Total

(In millions, net of tax)
December 26, 2015......................................................................... $ (490.6) $

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications ...
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive
loss ....................................................................................
Net other comprehensive income (loss) ..........................................
December 31, 2016......................................................................... $ (544.3) $

—
(53.7)

(53.7)

42.4

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications ...
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive
loss ....................................................................................
Net other comprehensive income (loss) ..........................................
December 30, 2017......................................................................... $ (501.9) $
Cumulative effect of change in Accounting Principle.....................
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications ...
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive
loss ....................................................................................
Net other comprehensive income (loss) ..........................................
December 29, 2018......................................................................... $ (579.1) $

(24.2)
(53.0)

—
(53.0)

42.4

—

$

$

$

4.3

4.9

(4.3)
0.6

4.9
(2.5)

(0.8)
(3.3)
1.6
—

5.4

(5.3)
0.1

1.7

$

(35.7) $ (522.0)
(49.7)
(0.9)

3.6

4.5

0.2
(49.5)
(32.1) $ (571.5)
41.7

1.8

1.2

0.4

3.0

42.1
(29.1) $ (529.4)
(24.2)
(44.0)

3.6

—

0.8

(4.5)
(48.5)
(24.7) $ (602.1)

4.4

Pretax amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss that related to cash flow hedges consisted 
of net gains of $6.9 million, $1.4 million and $5.7 million in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Associated with these 
items were tax provisions of $1.6 million, $0.6 million and $1.4 million in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. See Note 
8 for further discussion of derivatives.

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In 2018, 2017 and 2016, pretax amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss related to pension 
and  other  post-retirement  items  consisted  of  prior  service  benefits  of  $0.7  million,  $1.3  million  and  $1.2  million, 
respectively, and pension settlement costs of $1.3 million, $1.0 million and $3.9 million, respectively, and actuarial 
losses of $0.2 million, $2.0 million and $2.6 million, respectively. Associated with these items were tax benefits of 
$0.5 million and $0.8 million in 2017 and 2016, respectively. There was no tax amount associated with these items in 
2018. See Note 13 for further discussion of pension and other post-retirement benefit costs.

Note 11: 

Statements of Cash Flows Supplemental Disclosure 

Under the Company's stock incentive programs, employees are allowed to use shares retained by the Company to 
satisfy minimum statutorily required withholding taxes in certain jurisdictions. In 2018, 2017 and 2016, 32,445, 40,777
and 30,703 shares, respectively, were retained to fund withholding taxes, with values totaling $1.5 million, $2.5 million
and $1.7 million, respectively, which were included as stock repurchases in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Restricted cash is not material and is recorded in either prepaid and other current assets or in long-term other assets.

Note 12: 

Income Taxes

For income tax purposes, the domestic and foreign components of income (loss) before taxes were as follows:

(In millions)

2018

2017

2016

Domestic ................................................................................................ $
Foreign ...................................................................................................
Total............................................................................................................... $

(54.2) $
330.4

(76.2) $
261.3

276.2

$

185.1

$

(44.8)
346.1

301.3

The domestic and foreign components of income (loss) before taxes reflect adjustments as required under certain 

advanced pricing agreements and exclude repatriation of foreign earnings to the United States.

The provision (benefit) for income taxes was as follows:

(In millions)
Current:

2018

2017

2016

Federal.................................................................................................... $
Foreign ...................................................................................................
State........................................................................................................

Deferred:

Federal....................................................................................................
Foreign ...................................................................................................
State........................................................................................................

13.2

$

25.6

$

80.8
(1.0)
93.0

26.1
1.7
(0.5)
27.3

136.9

2.1

164.6

312.9
(25.6)
(1.4)
285.9

Total............................................................................................................... $

120.3

$

450.5

$

(23.8)
114.1

1.4

91.7

(14.7)
0.2

0.5
(14.0)
77.7

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The differences between the provision for income taxes and income taxes computed using the U.S. federal statutory 

rate were as follows:

(In millions)
Amount computed using statutory rate ................................................................. $
Increase (reduction) in taxes resulting from:

2018

2017

58.0

$

64.8

$

2016
105.5

Net impact from repatriating foreign earnings and direct foreign tax credits
Foreign income taxes .....................................................................................
Impact of changes in U.S. tax legislation ......................................................
Other changes in valuation allowances for deferred tax assets......................
Foreign and domestic tax audit settlement and adjustments..........................
Other ..............................................................................................................
Total....................................................................................................................... $

(10.1)
(8.3)
50.6

36.2

—
(6.1)
120.3

$

(5.8)
14.3

375.0

5.3
(2.5)
(0.6)
450.5

$

(16.3)
(7.5)
(2.7)
(0.1)
—
(1.2)
77.7

The effective tax rates in 2018 and 2017 are above the U.S. statutory rate of 21 percent. The 2018 and 2017 tax 
expense was significantly higher due to the impact of the Tax Act. The 2016 tax rate was below the statutory rate 
primarily reflecting the availability of excess foreign tax credits, as well as lower foreign effective tax rates.

The Tax Act referred to in the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Income Taxes significantly revised 
U.S. corporate income tax law by, among other things, reducing the U.S. federal corporate rate to 21 percent and 
implementing a modified territorial tax system that includes a one-time transition tax on deemed repatriated earnings 
of foreign subsidiaries.

In 2017 and in accordance with SAB 118, provisional estimates were recorded. The Company has finalized the 
SAB 118 accounting analysis based on the guidance, interpretations, and data available as of December 22, 2018. 
Adjustments made in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 upon finalization of the accounting analysis were not material 
to the Consolidated Financial Statements except for the recording of $50.6 million expense for future withholding taxes 
relating to the future distribution of accumulated foreign earnings subject to the toll charge if that had been recorded 
as of December 30, 2017.

In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company has made an accounting policy election to treat GILTI as a current 
tax expense in the period in which it is incurred. Therefore, the Company has not provided any deferred tax impacts 
of GILTI in the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 29, 2018.

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Deferred tax assets (liabilities) were composed of the following:

(In millions)

Purchased intangibles................................................................................................... $
Other.............................................................................................................................
Gross deferred tax liabilities.............................................................................................
Credit and net operating loss carry forwards (net of unrecognized tax benefits).........
Employee benefits accruals ..........................................................................................
Deferred costs...............................................................................................................
Fixed assets basis differences.......................................................................................
Capitalized intangibles .................................................................................................
Other accruals...............................................................................................................
Accounts receivable .....................................................................................................
Post-retirement benefits................................................................................................
Depreciation .................................................................................................................
Inventory ......................................................................................................................
Gross deferred tax assets ..................................................................................................
Valuation allowances....................................................................................................
Net deferred tax assets ...................................................................................................... $

2018

2017

(17.4) $
(1.6)
(19.0)
283.0

(20.3)
(6.5)
(26.8)
295.9

45.5

35.0

18.6

19.1

62.0

1.3

3.4

9.4

51.0

48.0

17.8

21.4

33.5

10.7

4.5

11.2

4.7
482.0
(253.3)
209.7

$

5.3
499.3
(235.5)
237.0

At December 29, 2018, the Company had domestic federal and state net operating loss carryforward of $7.8 million, 
separate state net operating loss carry forwards of $11.3 million, and a valuation allowance of $6.9 million. The Company 
had foreign net operating loss carry forwards of $294.4 million, resulting in a deferred tax asset of $78.1 million and 
a valuation allowance of $62.9 million. Of the total foreign and domestic net operating loss carry forwards, $216.4 
million expire at various dates from 2019 to 2038, while the remainder have unlimited lives. During 2018, the Company 
realized net cash benefits of $3.3 million related to foreign net operating loss carry forwards. At December 29, 2018
and December 30, 2017, the Company had estimated gross foreign tax credit carry forwards of $193.5 million and 
$199.2 million and a valuation allowance of $180.0 million and $188.8 million, respectively. 

The Company paid income taxes in 2018, 2017 and 2016 of $124.5 million, $123.3 million and $118.7 million, 
respectively. The Company has a foreign subsidiary which receives a tax holiday that expires in 2020. The net benefit 
of this and other expired tax holidays was $0.3 million, $0.7 million and $1.3 million in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

As of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017, the Company's accrual for uncertain tax positions was $15.1 
million and $19.8 million, respectively. The Company estimates that approximately $14.8 million of that amount, if 
recognized, would impact the effective tax rate. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of accrual for 
uncertain tax positions is as follows:

(In millions)
Balance, beginning of year ......................................................................... $
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year .................
Additions for tax positions of prior year................................................
Reduction for tax positions of prior years..............................................
Settlements.............................................................................................
Reductions for lapse in statute of limitations.........................................
Impact of foreign currency rate changes versus the U.S. dollar ............
Balance, end of year .................................................................................... $

2018

2017

2016

19.8

$

20.7

$

2.2

0.5
(3.4)
—
(3.6)
(0.4)
15.1

$

3.6

2.2
(3.0)
(1.2)
(3.7)
1.2
19.8

$

21.8

2.7

1.2
(1.2)
—
(3.1)
(0.7)
20.7

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Interest  and  penalties  related  to  uncertain  tax  positions  in  the  Company's  global  operations  are  recorded  as  a 
component of the provision for income taxes. Accrued interest and penalties were $5.5 million and $7.3 million as of 
December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017, respectively. Interest and penalties included in the provision for income 
taxes totaled $1.8 million, $0.2 million and $1.1 million for 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

During the year ended December 29, 2018, the accrual for uncertain tax positions decreased by $3.6 million due 
to the expiration of the statute of limitations in various jurisdictions. During the year ended December 30, 2017, the 
accrual for uncertain tax positions decreased by $3.7 million due to the expiration of the statute of limitations in various 
jurisdictions and decreased by another $1.2 million as a result of the Company agreeing to tax settlements in various 
foreign tax jurisdictions. During the year, these decreases were partially offset by increases in uncertain positions being 
taken during the year in various foreign tax jurisdictions and the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates. During 
the year ended December 31, 2016, the accrual for uncertain tax positions decreased by $3.1 million due to the expiration 
of the statute of limitations in various jurisdictions. During the year, increases in uncertain positions being taken in 
various foreign tax jurisdictions were partially offset by the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates.

The Company operates globally and files income tax returns in the United States with federal and various state 
agencies, and in foreign jurisdictions. In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to examination by 
taxing authorities throughout the world. The Company is no longer subject to income tax examination in the following 
major jurisdictions: for U.S. tax for years before 2008, Australia (2013), Brazil (2005), China (2005), France (2012), 
Germany (2011), Greece (2011), India (2002), Indonesia (2012), Italy (2015), Malaysia (2010), Mexico (2009), and 
South Africa (2013), with limited exceptions.

The Company estimates that it may settle one or more foreign and domestic audits in the next twelve months that 
may result in a decrease in the amount of accrual for uncertain tax positions of up to $2.5 million. For the remaining 
balance as of December 29, 2018, the Company is not able to reliably estimate the timing or ultimate settlement amount. 
While the Company does not currently expect material changes, it is possible that the amount of unrecognized benefit 
with respect to the uncertain tax positions will significantly increase or decrease related to audits in various foreign 
jurisdictions that may conclude during that period or new developments that could also, in turn, impact the Company's 
assessment relative to the establishment of valuation allowances against certain existing deferred tax assets. At this 
time, the Company is not able to make a reasonable estimate of the range of impact on the balance of unrecognized tax 
benefits or the impact on the effective tax rate related to these items.

No  income  taxes  have  been  provided  on  indefinitely  reinvested  earnings  of  certain  foreign  subsidiaries  at 
December 29,  2018  as  these  amounts  are  not  material. Withholding  taxes  of  $39.1  million  have  been  accrued  on 
undistributed earnings that are not indefinitely reinvested. There are no other material liabilities for income taxes on 
the undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries, as the Company has concluded that such earnings are either indefinitely 
reinvested or should not give rise to additional income tax liabilities as a result of the distribution of such earnings.

Note 13: 

Retirement Benefit Plans 

The Company has various defined benefit pension plans covering substantially all domestic employees employed 
as of June 30, 2005 and certain employees in other countries. In addition to providing pension benefits, the Company 
provides  certain  post-retirement  healthcare  and  life  insurance  benefits  for  selected  U.S.  and  Canadian  employees. 
Employees may become eligible for these benefits if they reach normal retirement age while working for the Company 
or satisfy certain age and years of service requirements. The medical plans are contributory for most retirees with 
contributions  adjusted  annually,  and  contain  other  cost-sharing  features,  such  as  deductibles  and  coinsurance. The 
medical plans include an allowance for Medicare for post-65 age retirees. Most employees and retirees outside the 
United States are covered by government healthcare programs. 

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The Company uses its fiscal year end as the measurement date for its plans. The funded status of all of the Company's 

plans was as follows:

U.S. plans

Foreign plans

Pension benefits

Post-retirement benefits

Pension benefits

2018

2017

2018

2017

2018

2017

50.7

$

49.8

$

15.2

$

17.0

$ 194.9

$ 179.6

(In millions)
Change in benefit obligations:
Beginning balance.......................................... $
Service cost ..............................................
Interest cost ..............................................
Actuarial (gain) loss .................................
Benefits paid.............................................
Impact of exchange rates..........................
Plan participant contributions...................
Settlements/Curtailments (a) ....................
Ending balance............................................... $
Change in plan assets at fair value:
Beginning balance.......................................... $
Actual return on plan assets .....................
Company contributions ............................
Plan participant contributions...................
Benefits and expenses paid ......................
Impact of exchange rates..........................
Settlements ...............................................
Ending balance............................................... $
Funded status of plans................................... $

—

1.6

(3.7)

(0.8)

—

—

(2.3)
45.5

29.0

(1.8)

0.7

—

(1.2)

—

(2.3)
24.4

$

$

$

(21.1) $

—

1.7

1.3
(2.1)
—

—

—
50.7

27.0

4.4

—

—
(2.4)
—

$

$

0.1

0.5
(1.7)
(1.4)
(0.1)
—

—
12.6

$

0.1

0.7
(1.1)
(1.5)
—

—

—
15.2

8.4

3.8
(6.8)
(7.5)
(4.8)
0.9
(10.6)
$ 178.3

10.4

3.8
(2.2)
(7.9)
14.1

0.6
(3.5)
$ 194.9

— $

— $

—

1.4

—
(1.4)
—

—

1.5

—
(1.5)
—

$

87.7
(3.1)
11.2

76.9

5.0

10.8

0.8
0.9
(8.3)
(7.5)
(1.7)
5.7
(3.2)
(5.6)
87.7
$
81.9
(96.4) $ (107.2)

—
$
29.0
(21.7) $

—
— $
(12.6) $

—
— $
(15.2) $

(a)  Includes $5.0 million pension obligations replaced by severance obligations to be paid as part of the closure of the 

supply chain facility in France. See Note 2 for discussion of re-engineering and impairment charges.

Amounts recognized in the balance sheet consisted of:

(In millions)
Accrued benefit liability ...................................................................................... $
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (pretax) ................................................

December 29,
2018

December 30,
2017

(130.1) $
35.3

(144.1)
40.1

Items not yet recognized as a component of pension expense as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017

consisted of:

(In millions)

2018

2017

Pension
Benefits

Post-
retirement
Benefits

Pension
Benefits

Post-
retirement
Benefits

Transition obligation.................................................... $
Prior service cost (benefit)...........................................
Net actuarial loss (gain)...............................................
 Accumulated other comprehensive loss(income) pretax ... $

2.4

2.1

37.4

41.9

$

$

— $

(4.7)
(1.9)
(6.6) $

2.4

1.2

42.7

46.3

$

$

—
(6.0)
(0.2)
(6.2)

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Components of other comprehensive loss (income) for the years ended December 29, 2018 and December 30, 

2017 consisted of the following:

(In millions)

2018

2017

Pension
Benefits

Post-
retirement
Benefits

Pension
Benefits

Post-
retirement
Benefits

Net prior service cost............................................... $
Net actuarial (gain) ..................................................
Impact of exchange rates .........................................
Other comprehensive (income) loss ............................... $

$

0.9
(4.9)
(0.4)
(4.4) $

$

1.3
(1.7)
—
(0.4) $

— $

(8.5)
4.1
(4.4) $

1.3
(1.2)
—

0.1

In 2019, the Company expects to recognize a prior service benefit of $1.2 million and a net actuarial gain of $0.3 

million as components of pension and post-retirement expense. 

The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans at December 29, 2018 and December 30, 
2017  was  $201.9  million  and  $220.9  million,  respectively. At  December 29,  2018  and  December 30,  2017,  the 
accumulated benefit obligations of certain pension plans exceeded those respective plans' assets. For those plans, the 
accumulated benefit obligations were $199.9 million and $190.6 million, and the fair value of their assets was $104.2 
million and $84.7 million as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017, respectively. At December 29, 2018 and 
December 30, 2017, the benefit obligations of the Company's significant pension plans exceeded those respective plans' 
assets. The accrued benefit cost for the pension plans is reported in accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities.

The costs associated with all of the Company's plans were as follows:

(Dollars in millions)
Components of net periodic benefit cost:

Pension benefits

Post-retirement benefits

2018

2017

2016

2018

2017

2016

Service cost and expenses........................... $
Interest cost.................................................
Return on plan assets ..................................
Settlement/Curtailment ...............................
Employee contributions ..............................
Net deferral .................................................

8.4

5.4

(4.4)

1.3

(0.2)

0.8
Net periodic benefit cost (income) .................. $ 11.3
Weighted average assumptions:

$ 10.4

$ 11.8

$

5.6
(4.4)
1.0
(0.2)
2.0
$ 14.4

6.7
(5.3)
3.9
(0.2)
2.7
$ 19.6

0.1

0.5

—

—

$

0.1

0.7

—

—

$

0.1

0.7

—

—

—
(1.3)
$ (0.7)

—
(1.3)
$ (0.5)

—
(1.3)
$ (0.5)

U.S. plans

Discount rate, net periodic benefit cost ......
Discount rate, benefit obligations ...............
Return on plan assets ..................................
Salary growth rate, net periodic benefit

cost ........................................................
Salary growth rate, benefit obligations.......

3.3%

3.8%

3.9%

4.0

7.0

—

—

3.3

7.3

—

—

3.7

8.3

—

—

Foreign plans

Discount rate...............................................
Return on plan assets ..................................
Salary growth rate.......................................

2.6%

2.2%

2.3%

3.0

2.8

3.1

2.7

3.2

2.9

3.5%

4.2

4.0%

3.5

4.0%

4.0

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

____________________
n/a  Not applicable

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The Company has established strategic asset allocation percentage targets for significant asset classes with the aim 
of achieving an appropriate balance between risk and return. The Company periodically revises asset allocations, where 
appropriate, in an effort to improve return and/or manage risk. The expected return on plan assets is determined based 
on the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets and the market-related value of plan assets. The market-related 
value of plan assets is based on long-term expectations given current investment objectives and historical results. The 
expected rate of return assumption used by the Company to determine the benefit obligation for its U.S. and foreign 
plans for 2018 was 7.0 percent and 3.0 percent, respectively, and 7.3 percent and 3.1 percent for 2017, respectively. 

The Company determines the discount rate primarily by reference to rates on high-quality, long term corporate 
and government bonds that mature in a pattern similar to the expected payments to be made under the various plans. 
The weighted average discount rates used to determine the benefit obligation for its U.S. and foreign plans for 2018
was 4.0 percent and 2.6 percent, respectively, and 3.3 percent and 2.2 percent for 2017, respectively. 

The Company sponsors a number of pension plans in the United States and in certain foreign countries. There are 
separate investment strategies in the United States and for each unit operating internationally that depend on the specific 
circumstances and objectives of the plans and/or to meet governmental requirements. The Company's overall strategic 
investment objectives are to preserve the desired funded status of its plans and to balance risk and return through a 
wide diversification of asset types, fund strategies and investment managers. The asset allocation depends on the specific 
strategic objectives for each plan and is rebalanced to obtain the target asset mix if the percentages fall outside of the 
range considered acceptable. The investment policies are reviewed from time to time to ensure consistency with long-
term objectives. Options, derivatives, forward and futures contracts, short positions, or margined positions may be held 
in reasonable amounts as deemed prudent. For plans that are tax-exempt, any transactions that would jeopardize this 
status are not allowed. Lending of securities is permitted in some cases in which appropriate compensation can be 
realized. While  the  Company's  plans  do  not  invest  directly  in  its  own  stock,  it  is  possible  that  the  various  plans' 
investments in mutual, commingled or indexed funds or insurance contracts (GIC's) may hold ownership of Company 
securities. The investment objectives of each plan are more specifically outlined below. 

The  Company's  weighted  average  asset  allocations  at  December 29,  2018  and  December 30,  2017,  by  asset 

category, were as follows:

2018

2017

Asset category

U.S. plans

Foreign plans

U.S. plans

Foreign plans

Equity securities ..............................................
Fixed income securities ...................................
Cash and money market investments ..............
Guaranteed contracts .......................................
Other ................................................................
Total ........................................................................

61%

25%

63%

26%

39

—

—

—

17

7

50

1

37

—

—

—

16

7

49

2

100%

100%

100%

100%

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The fair value of the Company's pension plan assets at December 29, 2018 by asset category was as follows:

Description of assets (in millions)
Domestic plans:

Quoted Prices 
in Active 
Markets for 
Identical Assets
(Level 1)

Significant 
Other 
Observable 
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant 
Unobservable 
Inputs
(Level 3)

December 29,
2018

Common/collective trust (a).......... $

24.4

$

— $

24.4

$

—

Foreign plans:

Austria

Belgium

Australia
Investment fund (b) .......................
Switzerland Guaranteed insurance contract (c).
Guaranteed insurance contract (c).
Germany
Mutual fund (d) .............................
Guaranteed insurance contract (c).
Guaranteed insurance contract (c).
Common/collective trust (e)..........
Japan
Philippines Fixed income securities (f)............
Equity fund (f)...............................

Korea

2.1

32.0

5.5

23.4

0.4

4.1

11.2

1.4

1.8

—

—

—

23.4

—

—

—

1.4

1.8

2.1

—

—

—

—

—

11.2

—

—

—

32.0

5.5

—

0.4

4.1

—

—

—

Total

$

106.3

$

26.6

$

37.7

$

42.0

The fair value of the Company's pension plan assets at December 30, 2017 by asset category was as follows:

Description of assets (in millions)
Domestic plans:

Quoted Prices 
in Active 
Markets for 
Identical Assets
(Level 1)

Significant 
Other 
Observable 
Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant 
Unobservable 
Inputs
(Level 3)

December 30,
2017

Common/collective trust (a).......... $

28.9

$

— $

28.9

$

—

Foreign plans:

Austria

Belgium

Australia
Investment fund (b) .......................
Switzerland Guaranteed insurance contract (c).
Guaranteed insurance contract (c).
Germany
Mutual funds (d)............................
Guaranteed insurance contract (c).
Guaranteed insurance contract (c).
Japan
Common/collective trust (e)..........
Philippines Fixed income securities (f)............
Equity fund (f)...............................

Korea

2.5

32.8

5.6

25.2

0.4

4.1

12.8

1.8

2.6

—

—

—

25.2

—

—

—

1.8

2.6

2.5

—

—

—

—

—

12.8

—

—

—

32.8

5.6

—

0.4

4.1

—

—

—

$

$

$

29.6

116.7

Total
____________________
(a)  The investment strategy of the U.S. pension plan for each period presented was to achieve a return greater than 
or equal to the return that would have been earned by a portfolio invested approximately 60 percent in equity 
securities and 40 percent in fixed income securities. As of the years ended December 29, 2018 and December 30, 
2017, the common trusts held 61 percent and 63 percent of its assets in equity securities and 39 percent and 37 
percent in fixed income securities, respectively. The percentage of funds invested in equity securities at the end 
of 2018 and 2017, included: 10 percent in international stocks in each year, 31 percent and 32 percent in large 
U.S. stocks and 20 percent and 21 percent in small U.S. stocks, respectively. The common trusts are comprised 
of shares or units in commingled funds that are not publicly traded. The underlying assets in these funds (equity 
securities and fixed income securities) are valued using quoted market prices.

44.2

42.9

$

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(b)  For 2018 and 2017, the strategy of this fund is to achieve a long-term net return of at least 3.5 percent above 
inflation based on the Australian consumer price index over a rolling ten-year and five-year period, respectively. 
The investment strategy is to invest mainly in equities and property, which are expected to earn relatively higher 
returns over the long term. The fair value of the fund is determined using the net asset value per share using 
quoted market prices or other observable inputs in active markets. As of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 
2017, the percentage of funds held in investments included: Australian equities of 14 percent and 16 percent, 
other equities of listed companies outside of Australia of 42 percent and 44 percent, government and corporate 
bonds of 21 percent and 17 percent and cash of 15 percent and 14 percent and real estate of 8 percent and 9 
percent, respectively.

(c)  The strategy of the Company's plans in Austria, Germany, Korea and Switzerland is to seek to ensure the future 
benefit payments of their participants and manage market risk. This is achieved by funding the pension obligations 
through guaranteed insurance contracts. The plan assets operate similar to investment contracts whereby the 
interest rate, as well as the surrender value, is guaranteed. The fair value is determined as the contract value, 
using a guaranteed rate of return which will increase if the market performance exceeds that return.

(d)  The strategy of the Belgian plan in each period presented is to seek to achieve a return greater than or equal to 
the return that would have been earned by a portfolio invested approximately 62 percent in equity securities and 
38 percent in fixed income securities. The fair value of the fund is calculated using the net asset value per share 
as  determined  by  the  quoted  market  prices  of  the  underlying  investments. As  of  December 29,  2018  and 
December 30, 2017, the percentage of funds held in various asset classes included: large-cap equities of European 
companies of 22 percent and 27 percent, small-cap equities of European companies of 16 percent and 17 percent, 
and money market fund of 21 percent and 17 percent, bonds, primarily from European and U.S. governments, 
of 29 percent and 31 percent, and equities outside of Europe, mainly in the U.S. and emerging markets, 12 percent
and 8 percent, respectively.

(e)  The Company's strategy is to invest approximately 47 percent of assets to benefit from the higher expected returns 
from  long-term  investments  in  equities  and  to  invest  53  percent  of  assets  in  short-term  low  investment  risk 
instruments to fund near term benefits payments. The target allocation for plan assets to implement this strategy 
is 40 percent equities in Japanese listed securities, 7 percent in equities outside of Japan, 3 percent in cash and 
other short-term investments and 50 percent in domestic Japanese bonds. This strategy has been achieved through 
a collective trust that held 100 percent of total funded assets as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017. 
As of the end of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017, the allocation of funds within the common collective 
trust included: 47 percent and 53 percent in Japanese equities, 42 percent and 36 percent in Japanese bonds, 
respectively and 7 percent in equities of companies based outside of Japan and 4 percent in cash and other short 
term investments in each year. The fair value of the collective trust is determined by the market value of the 
underlying shares, which are traded in active markets.
In both years, the investment strategy in the Philippines was to achieve an appropriate balance between risk and 
return, from a diversified portfolio of Philippine peso denominated bonds and equities. The target asset class 
allocations is 57 percent in equity securities, 38 percent fixed income securities and 5 percent in cash and deposits. 
The fixed income securities at year end included assets valued using a weighted average of completed deals on 
similarly termed government securities, as well as balances invested in short term deposit accounts. The equity 
index fund was valued at the closing price of the active market in which it was traded. 

(f) 

The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the fair value measurements 

using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):

(In millions)
Beginning balance.............................................................................................. $

Realized gains.............................................................................................
Purchases, sales and settlements, net..........................................................
Impact of exchange rates ............................................................................

Ending balance................................................................................................... $

Year Ending

December 29,
2018

December 30,
2017

42.9

$

0.1
(0.5)
(0.5)
42.0

$

37.9

1.1
1.7
2.2
42.9

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The Company expects to contribute $18.0 million to its U.S. and foreign pension plans and $1.3 million to its other 

U.S. post-retirement benefit plan in 2019. 

The Company also has several savings, thrift and profit-sharing plans. Its contributions to these plans are in part 
based upon various levels of employee participation. The total cost of these plans was $6.5 million in each year of 2018
and 2017 and $6.1 million in 2016. 

The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid from 

the Company's U.S. and foreign plans (in millions):

Years
2019 .......................................................................................................
2020 .......................................................................................................
2021 .......................................................................................................
2022 .......................................................................................................
2023 .......................................................................................................
2024-2028..............................................................................................

Note 14: 

Incentive Compensation Plans

Pension
benefits

Post-
retirement
benefits

Total

$25.6

$1.3

$26.9

10.7

10.7

16.4

12.1
59.9

1.3

1.2

1.2

1.1
4.3

12.0

11.9

17.6

13.2
64.2

On May 24, 2016, the shareholders of the Company approved the adoption of the Tupperware Brands Corporation 
2016 Incentive Plan (the “2016 Incentive Plan”). The 2016 Incentive Plan provides for the issuance of cash and stock-
based incentive awards to employees, directors and certain non-employee participants. Stock-based awards may be in 
the form of stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance vesting and market vesting awards. Under 
the plan, awards that are canceled or expire are added back to the pool of available shares. When the 2016 Incentive 
Plan was approved, the number of shares of the Company's common stock available for stock-based awards under the 
plan totaled 3,500,000, plus remaining shares available for issuance under the Tupperware Brands Corporation 2010 
Incentive  Plan,  the Tupperware  Brands  Corporation  2006  Incentive  Plan  and  the Tupperware  Brands  Corporation 
Director Stock Plan. Shares may no longer be granted under the plans adopted before 2016. The total number of shares 
available for grant under the 2016 Incentive Plan as of December 29, 2018 was 1,895,946. 

Under the 2016 Incentive Plan, non-employee directors receive approximately one-half of their annual retainers 

in the form of stock and may elect to receive the balance of their annual retainers in the form of stock or cash. 

Stock Options 

Stock options to purchase the Company's common stock are granted to employees and directors, upon approval 
by the Compensation and Management Development Committee of the Board of Directors, with an exercise price equal 
to the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant. Options generally become exercisable in three years, in equal 
installments beginning one year from the date of grant, and generally expire 10 years from the date of grant. The fair 
value of the Company's stock options is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model 
with the following weighted average assumptions used in the last three years:

Dividend yield...............................................................................................
Expected volatility ........................................................................................
Risk-free interest rate ....................................................................................
Expected life .................................................................................................

2018

2017

2016

5.7%

29%

3.1%

4.4%

29%

2.2%

4.7%

30%

2.1%

7 years

7 years

7 years

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Stock option activity for 2018, under all of the Company's incentive plans, is summarized in the following table: 

Outstanding at December 30, 2017 ............................................
Granted ...................................................................................
Expired/Forfeited ...................................................................
Exercised ................................................................................
Outstanding at December 29, 2018 ............................................
Exercisable at December 29, 2018..............................................

Shares subject
to option
3,045,316

Weighted
average exercise
price per share
$58.96

Aggregate 
Intrinsic Value 
(in millions)

611,009
(6,594)
(19,047)
3,630,684

2,380,182

38.29

58.12

25.46
$55.66

$59.37

$—

$—

The intrinsic value of options exercised during 2018, 2017 and 2016 totaled $0.4 million, $6.2 million and $1.2 
million, respectively. The average remaining contractual life on outstanding and exercisable options was 6.7 and 5.4, 
respectively, at the end of 2018. The weighted average estimated grant date fair value of 2018, 2017 and 2016 option 
grants was $6.01, $10.48 and $10.67 per share, respectively.

Performance Awards, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units 

The Company also grants restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance-vested awards and market-vested 

awards to employees and directors, which typically have initial vesting periods ranging from one to three years.

The incentive program for the performance and market-vested awards are based upon a target number of share 
units, although the actual number of performance and market-vested shares ultimately earned can vary from zero to 
150  percent  of  target  depending  on  the  Company's  achievement  under  the  performance  criteria  of  the  grants. The 
payouts, if earned, are settled in Tupperware common stock after the end of the three year performance period.

The Company's performance-vested awards provide incentive opportunity based on the overall success of the 

Company over a three year performance period, as reflected through a measure of diluted earnings per share. 

The Company's market-vested awards provide incentive opportunity based on the relative total shareholder return 
("rTSR") of the Company's common stock against a group of companies composed of the S&P 400 Mid-cap Consumer 
Discretionary Index and the Company's Compensation Peer Group (collectively, the "Comparative Group") over a three
year performance period. The fair value per share of rTSR grants in 2018, 2017 and 2016 was $63.48, $61.29 and 
$49.55, respectively. The fair value was determined using a Monte-Carlo simulation, which estimated the fair value 
based  on  the  Company's  share  price  activity  between  the  beginning  of  the  year  and  the  grant  date  relative  to  the 
Comparative Group, expected term of the award, risk-free interest rate, expected dividends, and the expected volatility 
of the stock of the Company and that of the Comparative Group.

In 2018, as a result of the Company's performance, the estimated number of shares expected to vest decreased by 

156,455 shares for the three performance share plans running during 2018.

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Restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance-vested and market-vested share award activity for 2018 under 

all of the Company's incentive plans is summarized in the following table: 

Non-vested Shares
outstanding

Weighted average
grant date per share 
fair value

Outstanding at December 30, 2017 ......................................................
Time-vested shares granted ............................................................
Market-vested shares granted .........................................................
Performance shares granted............................................................
Performance share adjustments ......................................................
Vested .............................................................................................
Forfeited .........................................................................................
Outstanding at December 29, 2018 ......................................................

635,507
325,222
24,571
92,621
(156,455)
(198,111)
(39,171)
684,184

$58.59
38.31
63.48
50.51
53.13
64.01
59.02
$47.68

The vesting date fair value of restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance-vested awards that vested in 
2018, 2017 and 2016 was $8.5 million, $12.8 million and $12.4 million, respectively. The weighted average grant-date 
fair value per share of these types of awards in 2018, 2017 and 2016 was $42.26, $60.32 and $55.39, respectively. 

For awards that are paid in cash, compensation expense is remeasured each reporting period based on the market 
value of the shares outstanding and is included as a liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Shares outstanding 
under cash settled awards totaled 21,391, 17,525 and 18,174 shares as of the end of 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. 
These outstanding cash settled awards had a fair value of $0.7 million, $1.1 million and $1.0 million as of the end of 
2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Compensation expense associated with all stock-based compensation was $14.5 million, $22.6 million and $20.0 
million in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The estimated tax benefit associated with this compensation expense was 
$3.2 million, $8.1 million and $7.2 million in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. As of December 29, 2018, total 
unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to all stock-based awards was $24.2 million, which is expected 
to be recognized over a weighted average period of 25 months. 

Expense related to earned cash performance awards of $3.1 million, $11.0 million and $18.7 million was included 

in the Consolidated Statements of Income for 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

The Company's Board of Directors has authorized up to $2 billion of open market share repurchases under a 
program that began in 2007 and expires on February 1, 2020. Under this program, the Company repurchased 2.6 million
shares for $100 million in 2018. There were no share repurchases under this program in 2017 and 2016. Since inception 
of the program in May 2007, and through December 29, 2018, the Company has repurchased 23.8 million shares at an 
aggregate cost of $1.39 billion.

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Note 15: 

Segment Information 

The Company manufactures and distributes a broad portfolio of products, primarily through independent direct 
sales consultants. Certain operating segments have been aggregated based upon consistency of economic substance, 
geography, products, production process, class of customers and distribution method.

The Company's reportable segments primarily sell design-centric preparation, storage and serving solutions for 
the  kitchen  and  home  through  the Tupperware®  brand.  Europe  also  includes Avroy  Shlain®  in  South Africa  and 
Nutrimetics® in France, which sell beauty and personal care products. Some units in Asia Pacific also sell beauty and 
personal care products under the NaturCare®, Nutrimetics® and Fuller® brands. North America also includes the 
Fuller Mexico beauty and personal care products business and sells products under the Fuller Cosmetics® brand in 
that unit and in Central America. South America also sells beauty products under the Fuller®, Nutrimetics® and Nuvo® 
brands.

Worldwide sales of beauty and personal care products totaled $291.7 million, $331.7 million and $368.5 million

in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

(In millions)
Net sales:

2018

2017

2016

Europe............................................................................................. $
Asia Pacific.....................................................................................
North America ................................................................................
South America ................................................................................

Total net sales......................................................................... $

525.6
682.0
515.1
347.0
2,069.7

Segment profit:

Europe............................................................................................. $
Asia Pacific.....................................................................................
North America ................................................................................
South America ................................................................................

Total segment profit............................................................... $

Unallocated expenses ..........................................................................
Re-engineering and impairment charges (a)........................................
Impairment of goodwill and intangibles (b)........................................
Gains on disposal of assets (c).............................................................
Interest expense, net ............................................................................

Income before taxes ............................................................... $

46.3
172.5
76.3
68.3
363.4
(46.3)
(15.9)
—
18.7
(43.7)
276.2

$

$

$

$

$

550.4
734.8
541.5
429.1
2,255.8

54.5
189.3
69.7
98.7
412.2
(64.1)
(66.0)
(62.9)
9.1
(43.2)
185.1

$

$

$

$

$

559.4
748.6
548.3
356.8
2,213.1

65.3
181.0
66.1
82.2
394.6
(67.6)
(7.6)
—
27.3
(45.4)
301.3

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(In millions)
Depreciation and amortization:

Europe............................................................................................. $
Asia Pacific.....................................................................................
North America ................................................................................
South America ................................................................................
Corporate ........................................................................................

Total depreciation and amortization.................................... $

Capital expenditures:

Europe............................................................................................. $
Asia Pacific.....................................................................................
North America ................................................................................
South America ................................................................................
Corporate ........................................................................................

Total capital expenditures..................................................... $

Identifiable assets:

Europe............................................................................................. $
Asia Pacific.....................................................................................
North America ................................................................................
South America ................................................................................
Corporate ........................................................................................

Total identifiable assets ......................................................... $

291.0
281.2
250.9
125.0
360.7
1,308.8

____________________
(a)  See Note 2 for discussion of re-engineering and impairment charges.

(b)  See Note 6 for discussion of goodwill impairment charges. 

2018

2017

2016

16.3
14.7
11.8
5.6
9.8
58.2

22.3
10.1
13.3
3.9
25.8
75.4

$

$

$

$

$

$

16.7
14.9
12.3
5.9
10.7
60.5

18.7
10.7
15.9
12.1
14.9
72.3

308.5
297.2
266.3
138.6
377.4
1,388.0

$

$

$

$

$

$

15.9
14.5
18.7
3.3
5.1
57.5

15.6
12.0
11.9
12.4
9.7
61.6

257.2
278.6
333.7
124.6
593.7
1,587.8

(c)  Gains on disposal of assets in 2018, 2017 and 2016 include $7.1 million, $8.8 million and $26.5 million from 
transactions related to land near the Orlando, FL headquarters. Included in 2018 was a $9.5 million from a transaction 
associated with a distribution facility in Japan, and $2.1 million from the Beauticontrol headquarters in Texas.

Sales and segment profit in the preceding table are from transactions with customers, with inter-segment transactions 
eliminated. Sales generated by product line, except beauty and personal care, as opposed to Tupperware®, are not 
captured in the financial statements, and disclosure of the information is impractical. Sales to a single customer did not 
exceed 10 percent of total sales in any segment. In 2018, 2017 and 2016 sales of Tupperware® and beauty products to 
customers in Mexico were $285.8 million, $279.7 million and $282.4 million, respectively, while sales in Brazil were 
$265.4 million, $316.3 million and $260.4 million, respectively, and sales in China were $247.4 million, $216.0 million
and $161.6 million, respectively. There was no other foreign country in which sales were individually material to the 
Company's total sales. Sales of Tupperware® and beauty products to customers in the United States were $163.2 million, 
$191.8 million and $204.2 million in 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Unallocated expenses are corporate expenses 
and other items not directly related to the operations of any particular segment.

Corporate assets consist of cash and buildings and assets maintained for general corporate purposes. As of the end 
of 2018, 2017 and 2016, long-lived assets in the United States were $108.7 million, $91.6 million and $88.7 million, 
respectively. 

As of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017, the Company's net investment in international operations was 
$479.1 million and $523.5 million, respectively. The Company is subject to the usual economic, business and political 
risks associated with international operations; however, these risks are partially mitigated by the broad geographic 
dispersion of the Company's operations. 

79

Note 16: 

Commitments and Contingencies

The Company and certain subsidiaries are involved in litigation and various legal matters that are being defended 
and handled in the ordinary course of business. Included among these matters are environmental issues. The Company 
does not include estimated future legal costs in accruals recorded related to these matters. The Company believes that 
it is remote that the Company's contingencies will have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of 
operations or cash flow. 

Kraft Foods, Inc., which was formerly affiliated with Premark International, Inc., the Company's former parent, 
has assumed any liabilities arising out of certain divested or discontinued businesses. The liabilities assumed include 
matters alleging product liability, environmental liability and infringement of patents. 

Leases. Rental expense for operating leases totaled $32.2 million in 2018, $34.9 million in 2017 and $33.3 million 
in 2016. Approximate minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable operating leases in effect at December 29, 
2018 were: 2019-$28.3 million; 2020-$19.2 million; 2021-$15.8 million; 2022-$8.3 million; 2023-$6.3 million; and 
after 2023-$25.3 million. Leases including the minimum rental commitments for 2019 and 2020, primarily are for 
automobiles,  that  generally  have  a  lease  term  of  two  to  three  years  with  the  remaining  leases  related  to  office, 
manufacturing and distribution space. It is common for lease agreements to contain various provisions for items such 
as step rent or other escalation clauses and lease concessions, which may offer a period of no rent payment. These types 
of items are considered by the Company, and are recorded into expense on a straight-line basis over the minimum lease 
terms. There are no material lease agreements containing renewal options. Certain leases require the Company to pay 
property taxes, insurance and routine maintenance.

Note 17: 

Allowance for Long-Term Receivables 

As of December 29, 2018, $17.0 million of long-term receivables from both active and inactive customers were 
considered past due, the majority of which were reserved through the Company's allowance for uncollectible accounts.

The balance of the allowance for long-term receivables as of December 29, 2018 was as follows:

(In millions)
Balance at December 30, 2017 ........................................................................................................... $
Write-offs.......................................................................................................................................
Provision (a) ..................................................................................................................................
Recoveries .....................................................................................................................................
Currency translation adjustment....................................................................................................
Balance at December 29, 2018 ........................................................................................................... $
____________________

16.5
(1.5)
2.3
(0.2)
(1.1)
16.0

(a) 

Provision includes $0.2 million of reclassifications from current receivables.

80

Note 18: 

Guarantor Information

The Company's payment obligations under the Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a senior 
secured basis, by the Guarantor. The guarantee is secured by certain "Tupperware" trademarks and service marks owned 
by the Guarantor, as discussed in Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 

Condensed consolidated financial information as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 and for the years 
ended  December 29,  2018,  December 30,  2017  and  December 31,  2016  for  Tupperware  Brands  Corporation  (the 
"Parent"), Guarantor and all other subsidiaries (the "Non-Guarantors") is as follows. Each entity in the consolidating 
financial information follows the same accounting policies as described in the consolidated financial statements, except 
for the use by the Parent and Guarantor of the equity method of accounting to reflect ownership interests in subsidiaries 
that are eliminated upon consolidation. The Guarantor is 100% owned by the Parent, and there are certain entities within 
the Non-Guarantors’ classification which the Parent owns directly. There are no significant restrictions on the ability 
of either the Parent or the Guarantor from obtaining adequate funds from their respective subsidiaries by dividend or 
loan that should interfere with their ability to meet their operating needs or debt repayment obligations.

Consolidating Statement of Income 

Year ended December 29, 2018

Parent

Guarantor

Non-Guarantors
2,076.1

Eliminations
$

— $

Total

(6.4) $ 2,069.7
—

(In millions)
Net sales ............................................................. $
Other revenue.....................................................
Cost of products sold .........................................
Gross margin...............................................
Delivery, sales and administrative expense .......
Re-engineering and impairment charges ...........
Gains on disposal of assets including insurance
recoveries, net .............................................
Operating income (loss)..............................
Interest income...................................................
Interest expense..................................................
Income from equity investments in subsidiaries
Other expense (income) .....................................
Income before income taxes ..............................
Provision (benefit) for income taxes..................

— $

—

—

—

15.5

—

—

(15.5)

20.6

38.2

179.2

(1.5)

147.6
(8.3)
Net income.................................................. $ 155.9
Comprehensive income .............................. $ 107.4

$
$

111.8

15.3

96.5

71.4

2.0

—

23.1

1.9

62.7

227.2

2.2

187.3
22.0
165.3
117.9

$
$

15.2

808.4

1,282.9

975.5

13.9

(127.0)
(131.5)
(1.9)
(1.9)
—

18.7

312.2

43.2

8.5

—
(0.8)
347.7
106.6
241.1
169.6

$
$

—

—
(62.9)
(62.9)
(406.4)
—
(406.4)
—
(406.4) $
(287.5) $

692.2

1,377.5

1,060.5

15.9

18.7

319.8

2.8

46.5

—
(0.1)
276.2
120.3
155.9
107.4

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Parent

Guarantor

Year ended December 30, 2017

Non-Guarantors
2,263.3

Eliminations
$

— $

Total

(7.5) $ 2,255.8
—

Consolidating Statement of Income 

(In millions)
Net sales ............................................................. $
Other revenue.....................................................
Cost of products sold .........................................
Gross margin...............................................
Delivery, sales and administrative expense .......
Re-engineering and impairment charges ...........
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets ...
Gains on disposal of assets including insurance
recoveries, net .............................................
Operating income (loss)..............................
Interest income...................................................
Interest expense..................................................
Income (loss) from equity investments in
subsidiaries.........................................................
Other expense (income) .....................................
Income (loss) before income taxes ....................
Provision (benefit) for income taxes..................

— $

—

—

—

20.5

—

—

—

(20.5)

20.4
37.4

(231.8)

0.3

(269.6)

(4.2)

132.2

30.6

101.6

85.9

2.3

—

—

13.4

1.9
59.6

17.4

6.8
(33.7)
198.9

30.7

875.0

1,419.0

1,061.9

63.7

62.9

9.1

239.6

39.6
8.1

—
(2.9)
274.0

255.8

Net income (loss)........................................ $ (265.4) $ (232.6) $
Comprehensive income (loss)..................... $ (223.3) $ (182.6) $

18.2

65.7

$

$

Consolidating Statement of Income 

Year ended December 31, 2016

(In millions)
Net sales ............................................................. $
Other revenue.....................................................
Cost of products sold .........................................
Gross margin...............................................
Delivery, sales and administrative expense .......
Re-engineering and impairment charges ...........
Gains on disposal of assets including insurance
recoveries, net .............................................
Operating income (loss)..............................
Interest income...................................................
Interest expense..................................................
Income from equity investments in subsidiaries
Other expense (income) .....................................
Income before income taxes ..............................
Provision (benefit) for income taxes..................

— $

—

—

—

20.6

—

—

(20.6)

20.9

34.9

242.3

(1.4)

209.1

(14.5)
Net income.................................................. $ 223.6
Comprehensive income .............................. $ 174.1

$

$

126.9

29.4

97.5

77.0

1.2

—

19.3

1.8

51.5

240.9
(32.5)
243.0

5.1

237.9

188.0

$

$

29.3

838.6

1,409.8

1,075.2

6.4

27.3

355.5

27.1

8.8

—

41.4

332.4

87.1

245.3

163.8

(162.9)
(161.3)
(9.1)
(9.1)
—

—

—

—
(59.0)
(59.0)

214.4

—

214.4

—

214.4

116.9

(156.2)
(153.3)
(8.9)
(8.9)
—

744.3

1,511.5

1,159.2

66.0

62.9

9.1

232.5

2.9
46.1

—

4.2

185.1

450.5
$ (265.4)
$ (223.3)

Total

714.7

1,498.4

1,163.9

7.6

27.3

354.2

3.4

48.8

—

7.5

301.3

77.7

223.6

174.1

—

—
(46.4)
(46.4)
(483.2)
—
(483.2)
—
(483.2) $
(351.8) $

$

$

Parent

Guarantor

Non-Guarantors
2,219.1

Eliminations
$

— $

(6.0) $ 2,213.1
—

82

Parent

Guarantor Non-Guarantors Eliminations

Total

December 29, 2018

— $

0.3

$

148.7

$

— $ 149.0

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet 

(In millions)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents........................................ $
Accounts receivable, net ..........................................
Inventories................................................................
Non-trade amounts receivable, net...........................
Intercompany receivables.........................................
Prepaid expenses and other current assets................
Total current assets ..................................
Deferred income tax benefits, net ............................
Property, plant and equipment, net...........................
Long-term receivables, net .......................................
Trademarks and tradenames, net ..............................
Goodwill...................................................................
Investments in subsidiaries.......................................
Intercompany notes receivable.................................
Other assets, net........................................................

0.3
Total assets............................................... $2,172.9

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'

EQUITY

Accounts payable ..................................................... $
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-
term debt and capital lease obligations .............
Intercompany payables.............................................
Accrued liabilities ....................................................
Total current liabilities.............................
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations...........
Intercompany notes payable.....................................
Other liabilities.........................................................
Shareholders' equity (deficit) ...................................

189.4

1,330.9

278.6

1,798.9

599.7

6.6

2.9

(235.2)
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity . $2,172.9

—

—

—

—

—

169.0

309.2

1,430.1

1.1

310.3

41.7

—

—
—

—

3.7

1,603.1

42.2

71.3

0.1
—

2.9

1,305.3

1,346.8

144.7

257.7

71.0

230.5

48.2

900.8

133.1

204.7

18.6
52.9

73.2

—

515.3

95.4

0.5

1,069.4

75.3

$ 3,162.3

$

2,528.0

—

436.3

69.2

511.2

—

1,366.7

48.1

1,236.3

$ 3,162.3

$

96.1

202.6

220.4

642.6

3.7

306.8

159.1

1,415.8

2,528.0

144.7

257.7

49.9

—

19.3

620.6

217.0

276.0

18.7
52.9

76.1

—

—

285.5

—

344.4

759.1

603.4

—

—

—
(190.1)
(1,969.8)
(33.7)
(2,193.6)
—

—

—
—

—
(2,652.1)
(1,680.1)
(28.6)

—
(1,969.8)
(223.8)
(2,193.6)
—
(1,680.1)
(28.6)
(2,652.1)

47.5
$ (6,554.4) $1,308.8

181.5
(235.2)
$ (6,554.4) $1,308.8

— $

5.7

$

123.5

$

— $ 129.2

83

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Parent

Guarantor Non-Guarantors Eliminations

Total

December 30, 2017

— $

0.1

$

144.0

$

— $ 144.1

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet 

(In millions)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents........................................ $
Accounts receivable, net ..........................................
Inventories................................................................
Non-trade amounts receivable, net...........................
Intercompany receivables.........................................
Prepaid expenses and other current assets................
Total current assets ..................................
Deferred income tax benefits, net ............................
Property, plant and equipment, net...........................
Long-term receivables, net .......................................
Trademarks and tradenames, net ..............................
Goodwill...................................................................
Investment in subsidiaries ........................................
Intercompany notes receivable.................................
Other assets, net........................................................

—

—

—

—

—

179.2

300.8

1,101.9

1.1

301.9

33.4

—

—
—

—

2.1

1,283.3

72.6

54.9

0.2
—

2.9

1,174.9

1,371.0

498.4

100.0

0.7

0.6
Total assets............................................... $2,009.2

$ 2,885.6

$

2,559.2

40.6
$ (6,066.0) $1,388.0

— $

3.1

$

121.3

$

— $ 124.4

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'

EQUITY

Accounts payable ..................................................... $
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-
term debt and capital lease obligations .............
Intercompany payables.............................................
Accrued liabilities ....................................................
Total current liabilities.............................
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations...........
Intercompany notes payable.....................................
Other liabilities.........................................................
Shareholders' equity (deficit) ...................................

131.1

1,013.4

287.0

1,431.5

599.5

88.5

9.1

(119.4)
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity . $2,009.2

—

436.1

80.4

519.6

—

1,172.0

75.6

1,118.4

$ 2,885.6

$

1.9

208.6

298.2

630.0

5.6

306.8

189.3

1,427.5

2,559.2

144.4

262.2

79.4

255.4

82.2

967.6

172.0

223.3

19.1
62.5

76.0

—

968.9

69.8

144.4

262.2

58.6

—

21.2

630.5

278.0

278.2

19.3
62.5

78.9

—

—

133.0

—

401.4

658.8

605.1

—

—

—
(200.0)
(1,658.1)
(64.2)
(1,922.3)
—

—

—
—

—
(2,545.9)
(1,567.3)
(30.5)

—
(1,658.1)
(264.2)
(1,922.3)
—
(1,567.3)
(30.5)
(2,545.9)

243.5
(119.4)
$ (6,066.0) $1,388.0

84

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

(In millions)
Operating Activities:

Year ended December 29, 2018

Parent

Guarantor

Non-Guarantors

Eliminations

Total

Net cash provided by (used in)

operating activities..................... $

(41.6) $

152.4

$

319.1

$

(297.9) $

132.0

Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures ..........................................
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and

equipment ...................................................

—

—

(29.1)

(46.3)

—

40.7

(190.4)

—

—

604.8

(75.4)

40.7

—

Net intercompany loans.....................................

(98.8)

(315.6)

Net cash provided by (used in)

investing activities .....................

(98.8)

(344.7)

(196.0)

604.8

(34.7)

Financing Activities:
Dividend payments to shareholders...................
Dividend payments to parent.............................
Proceeds from exercise of stock options ...........
Repurchase of common stock............................
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease
obligations ..................................................
Net change in short-term debt ...........................
Net intercompany borrowings ...........................

(137.8)
—

0.3

(101.7)

—

62.1

317.5

—
—

—

—

—

—

192.5

—
(288.3)
—

—

(1.9)
100.0

85.2

—
288.3

—

—

—

—
(595.2)

(137.8)
—

0.3
(101.7)

(1.9)
162.1

—

Net cash provided by (used in)

financing activities.....................

140.4

192.5

(105.0)

(306.9)

(79.0)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash

equivalents and restricted cash ...................

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and

restricted cash .............................................

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at

beginning of year........................................

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at

end of year .................................................. $

—

—

—

—

0.2

0.1

(13.6)

4.5

147.1

—

—

—

(13.6)

4.7

147.2

— $

0.3

$

151.6

$

— $

151.9

85

 
 
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

(In millions)
Operating Activities:

Year ended December 30, 2017

Parent

Guarantor

Non-Guarantors

Eliminations

Total

Net cash provided by (used in) operating

activities............................................ $

(32.7) $

(40.1) $

311.1

$

(20.9) $

217.4

Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures ..........................................
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and

equipment ...................................................
Net intercompany loans.....................................
Net cash provided by (used in) investing
activities............................................

Financing Activities:
Dividend payments to shareholders...................
Dividend payments to parent.............................
Proceeds from exercise of stock options ...........
Repurchase of common stock............................
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease
obligations ..................................................
Net change in short-term debt ...........................
Net intercompany borrowings ...........................
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities............................................

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash

equivalents and restricted cash ...................

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and

restricted cash .............................................

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at

beginning of year........................................

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at

—

(18.1)

(54.2)

—

(72.3)

—
(7.5)

—
(174.1)

14.7
(226.4)

—
408.0

14.7
—

(7.5)

(192.2)

(265.9)

408.0

(57.6)

(139.5)
—
11.8
(2.5)

—

15.8
154.6

—
—
—
—

—

—
231.9

—
(21.0)
—
—

(2.0)
(0.2)
21.6

—
21.0
—
—

—

—
(408.1)

(139.5)
—
11.8
(2.5)

(2.0)
15.6
—

40.2

231.9

(1.6)

(387.1)

(116.6)

—

—

—

—

(0.4)

0.5

8.0

51.6

95.5

—

—

—

8.0

51.2

96.0

end of year .................................................. $

— $

0.1

$

147.1

$

— $

147.2

86

 
 
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

(In millions)
Operating Activities:

Year ended December 31, 2016

Parent

Guarantor

Non-Guarantors

Eliminations

Total

Net cash provided by (used in) operating

activities............................................ $

(29.9) $

(0.8) $

273.6

$

(5.9) $

237.0

Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures ..........................................
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and

equipment ...................................................
Net intercompany loans.....................................
Net cash provided by (used in) investing
activities............................................

Financing Activities:
Dividend payments to shareholders...................
Dividend payments to parent.............................
Net proceeds from issuance of senior notes ......
Proceeds from exercise of stock options ...........
Repurchase of common stock............................
Repayment of long-term debt and capital lease
obligations ..................................................
Net change in short-term debt ...........................
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment
arrangements ..............................................
Net intercompany borrowings ...........................
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities............................................

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash

equivalents and restricted cash ...................

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and

restricted cash .............................................

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at

beginning of year........................................

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at

—

—

(18.9)

(16.0)

—
(186.4)

(45.6)

35.9
(194.5)

—

—

399.8

(61.6)

35.9

—

(18.9)

(202.4)

(204.2)

399.8

(25.7)

(138.8)
—
(0.2)
0.8
(1.7)

—
17.5

0.6
170.6

—
—
—
—
—

—
(1.2)

—
204.9

—
(21.2)
0.2
—
—

(2.2)
(68.3)

—
39.6

—
21.2
—
—
—

—
—

(138.8)
—
—
0.8
(1.7)

(2.2)
(52.0)

—
(415.1)

0.6
—

48.8

203.7

(51.9)

(393.9)

(193.3)

—

—

—

—

0.5

—

(4.7)

12.8

82.7

—

—

—

(4.7)

13.3

82.7

end of year .................................................. $

— $

0.5

$

95.5

$

— $

96.0

87

 
 
Note 19: 

Quarterly Financial Summary (Unaudited)

Following  is  a  summary  of  the  unaudited  interim  results  of  operations  for  each  quarter  in  the  years  ended 

December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017. 

(In millions, except per share amounts)
Year ended December 29, 2018

Net sales.............................................................. $
Gross margin.......................................................
Net income..........................................................
Basic earnings per share .....................................
Diluted earnings per share ..................................
Dividends declared per share..............................

Year ended December 30, 2017

Net sales.............................................................. $
Gross margin.......................................................
Net income (loss)................................................
Basic earnings (loss) per share ...........................
Diluted earnings (loss) per share ........................
Dividends declared per share..............................

First
quarter

Second
quarter

Third
quarter

Fourth
quarter

542.6

$

535.4

$

485.8

$

363.6

35.7

0.70

0.70

0.68

$

554.8
377.1

47.4

0.94

0.93

0.68

361.9

63.8

1.26

1.26

0.68

572.9
390.3
(17.7)
(0.35)
(0.35)
0.68

321.7

39.1

0.79

0.79

0.68

$

$

539.5
356.8

31.4

0.62

0.61

0.68

505.9

330.3

17.3

0.36

0.35

0.68

588.6
387.0
(326.5)
(6.41)
(6.41)
0.68

Certain items impacting quarterly comparability for 2018 and 2017 were as follows: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Pretax re-engineering and impairment costs of $7.6 million, $2.1 million, $3.0 million and $3.2 million were 
recorded in the first through fourth quarters of 2018, respectively. Pretax re-engineering and impairment 
costs of $2.3 million, $32.6 million, $9.0 million and $22.1 million were recorded in the first through fourth 
quarters of 2017, respectively. Refer to Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

In the second quarter of 2017, the Company recorded a $62.9 million impairment charge related to goodwill 
of Fuller Mexico. 

In Argentina in the third and fourth quarters of 2018, and in Venezuela in all quarters, in connection with re-
measuring net monetary assets and recording in cost of sales inventory at the exchange rate when it was 
purchased or manufactured compared to when it was sold, as well as in the fourth quarter of 2018, write-
downs of inventory due to its lower fair market value from the most recent devaluation, the Company recorded 
charges of $0.2 million, $0.1 million, $0.8 million and $1.0 million in the first, second, third and fourth 
quarters of 2018, respectively, and charges of $0.2 million, $1.5 million, $2.4 million and $3.3 million in the 
same quarters of 2017. See Note 1 of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Pretax gains on disposal of assets were $2.2 million, $12.4 million, $1.5 million and $2.6 million in the first 
through fourth quarters of 2018, respectively. They were $0.1 million, $3.1 million, $4.1 million and $1.8 
million in the same quarters of 2017, respectively. These gains were primarily related to transactions associated 
with  land  near  the  Company's  Orlando,  Florida  headquarters  along  with  a  transaction  associated  with  a 
distribution facility in Japan in the second quarter of 2018 and the Beauticontrol headquarters in Texas in the 
first quarter of 2018.

•  The Company ceased operations at Beauticontrol in the third quarter of 2017.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Tupperware Brands Corporation

Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We  have  audited  the  accompanying  consolidated  balance  sheets  of  Tupperware  Brands  Corporation  and  its 
subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017 and the related consolidated statements 
of income, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity and cash flow for each of the three years in the period ended 
December 29, 2018, including the related notes and schedule of valuation and qualifying accounts for each of the three 
years in the period ended December 29, 2018 appearing on page 96 (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial 
statements”). We also have audited the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 29, 2018, 
based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring 
Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the 
financial position of the Company as of December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017, and the results of its operations 
and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 29, 2018 in conformity with accounting 
principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all 
material  respects,  effective  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  December 29,  2018,  based  on  criteria 
established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the COSO.

Basis for Opinions

The Company's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective 
internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial 
reporting, included in Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 9A.  
Our responsibility is to express opinions on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and on the Company's 
internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public 
Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) ("PCAOB") and are required to be independent with respect to 
the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities 
and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan 
and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of 
material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting 
was maintained in all material respects.

Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material 
misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that 
respond  to  those  risks.  Such  procedures  included  examining,  on  a  test  basis,  evidence  regarding  the  amounts  and 
disclosures in the consolidated 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  consolidated 
financial  statements.  Our  audit  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  included  obtaining  an  understanding  of 
internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating 
the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing 
such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable 
basis for our opinions.

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Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

A  company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  is  a  process  designed  to  provide  reasonable  assurance 
regarding  the  reliability  of  financial  reporting  and  the  preparation  of  financial  statements  for  external  purposes  in 
accordance  with  generally  accepted  accounting  principles. A  company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting 
includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately 
and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that 
transactions  are  recorded  as  necessary  to  permit  preparation  of  financial  statements  in  accordance  with  generally 
accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance 
with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding 
prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have 
a material effect on the financial statements.

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/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Orlando, Florida
February 26, 2019 

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1995.

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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 

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 
15(d)-15(e)) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company's reports filed or 
submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified 
in  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission's  rules  and  forms,  and  that  such  information  is  accumulated  and 
communicated to the Company's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, 
as  appropriate  to  allow  timely  decisions  regarding  required  disclosure.  In  designing  and  evaluating  the  disclosure 
controls  and  procedures,  management  recognized  that  controls  and  procedures,  no  matter  how  well  designed  and 
operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, management, under the supervision of the Company's Chief 
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's 
disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer 
concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 29, 2018. 

Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

The Company's management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over 
financial reporting as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). As of the end of the period covered by this report, 
management, under the supervision of the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated 
the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control-
Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. 
Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's 
internal control over financial reporting was effective as of the end of the period covered by this report. The effectiveness 
of  the  Company's  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  December 29,  2018  has  been  audited  by 
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered certified public accounting firm, as stated in its report which 
is included herein.

Changes in Internal Controls 

There  have  been  no  significant  changes  in  the  Company's  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  during  the 
Company's fourth quarter that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect its internal control 
over  financial  reporting,  as  defined  in  Rule  13a-15(f)  promulgated  under  the  Securities  Exchange Act  of  1934,  as 
amended. 

Item 9B.  Other Information.

None.

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Item 10. 

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

PART III

Certain information with regard to the directors of the Registrant as required by Item 401 of Regulation S-K is set 
forth under the sub-caption “Board of Directors” appearing under the caption “Election of Directors” in the Proxy 
Statement related to the 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 22, 2019 and is incorporated herein 
by reference. 

The information as to the executive officers of the Registrant is included in Part I, Item 1 of this Report under the 
caption “Executive Officers of the Registrant” in reliance upon General Instruction G to Form 10-K and Instruction 3 
to Item 401(b) of Regulation S-K. 

The section entitled “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” appearing in the Registrant's 
Proxy Statement for the 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 22, 2019 sets forth certain information 
as required by Item 405 of Regulation S-K and is incorporated herein by reference. 

The section entitled “Corporate Governance” appearing in the Registrant's Proxy Statement for the 2019 Annual 
Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 22, 2019 sets forth certain information with respect to the Registrant's code 
of conduct and ethics as required by Item 406 of Regulation S-K and is incorporated herein by reference. 

There were no material changes to the procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to the 

registrant's board of directors during 2018, as set forth by Item 407(c)(3) of Regulation S-K. 

The  sections  entitled  “Corporate  Governance”  and  “Board  Committees”  appearing  in  the  Registrant's  Proxy 
Statement for the 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 22, 2019 sets forth certain information 
regarding the Audit, Finance and Corporate Responsibility Committee, including the members of the Committee and 
the financial experts, as set forth by Item 407(d)(4) and (d)(5) of Regulation S-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 11. 

Executive Compensation.

The information set forth under the caption “Compensation of Directors and Executive Officers” of the Proxy 
Statement relating to the 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 22, 2019, and the information in 
such Proxy Statement relating to executive officers' and directors' compensation is incorporated herein by reference. 

The  information  set  forth  under  the  captions  “Board  Committees”  and  “Compensation  and  Management 
Development Committee Report” of the Proxy Statement relating to the 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be 
held on May 22, 2019 sets forth certain information as required by Item 407(e)(4) and Item 407(e)(5) of Regulation S-
K and is incorporated herein by reference. 

Item 12. 

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder 
Matters.

The  information  set  forth  under  the  captions  “Security  Ownership  of  Certain  Beneficial  Owners”,  “Security 
Ownership of Management” and “Equity Compensation Plan Information” in the Proxy Statement relating to the 2019
Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 22, 2019, is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 13. 

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence.

The information set forth under the captions “Transactions with Related Persons” and “Corporate Governance” 
appearing in the Registrant's Proxy Statement for the 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 22, 2019
is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 14. 

Principal Accounting Fees and Services.

The information set forth under the captions “Audit Fees,” “Audit-Related Fees,” “Tax Fees,” “All Other Fees,” 
and “Approval of Services” in the Proxy Statement related to the 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on 
May 22, 2019 is incorporated herein by reference.

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Item 15. 

Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.

(a) (1) List of Financial Statements 

PART IV

The following Consolidated Financial Statements of Tupperware Brands Corporation and Report of Independent 

Registered Public Accounting Firm are included in this Report under part II, Item 8: 

Consolidated Statements of Income, Comprehensive Income, Shareholders' Equity and Cash Flows 
- Years ended December 29, 2018, December 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016; 

Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 29, 2018 and December 30, 2017; 

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements; and 

Report of Independent Registered Certified Public Accounting Firm.

(a) (2) List of Financial Statement Schedules 

The  following  Consolidated  Financial  Statement  Schedule  (numbered  in  accordance  with  Regulation  S-X)  of 

Tupperware Brands Corporation is included in this Report: 

Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for each of the three years ended December 29, 2018.

All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the Securities and 
Exchange Commission (SEC or the Commission) are not required under the related instructions, are inapplicable or 
the  information  called  for  therein  is  included  elsewhere  in  the  financial  statements  or  related  notes  contained  or 
incorporated by reference herein. 

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(a) (3) List of Exhibits: (numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K) 

Exhibit
Number
3.1

3.2

4

*10.1

*10.2

*10.3

*10.4

*10.5

*10.6

*10.7

*10.8

*10.9**

*10.10

Description
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant (Attached as Exhibit 3.1 to Form 10-Q, filed with 
the Commission on August 5, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).

Amended and Restated By-laws of the Registrant as amended November 1, 2018 (Attached as Exhibit 3.2 
to Form 10-Q, filed with the Commission on November 2, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference).

Indenture dated June 2, 2011 (Attached as Exhibit 4.1 to Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on June 
7, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference).

2006 Incentive Plan as amended through January 26, 2009 (Attached as Exhibit 10.12 to Form 10-K, 
filed with the Commission on February 25, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference).

Directors' Stock Plan as amended through January 26, 2009 (Attached as Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-K, 
filed with the Commission on February 25, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference).

2010 Incentive Plan (Attached as Exhibit 4.3 to Form S-8, filed with the Commission on November 3, 
2010 and incorporated herein by reference).

2016 Incentive Plan (Attached as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on May 26, 
2016 and incorporated herein by reference).

Amendment No. 1 to 2016 Incentive Plan (Attached as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q, filed with the 
Commission on August 01, 2017 and incorporated herein by reference).

Forms of stock option, restricted stock and restricted stock unit agreements utilized with the Registrant's 
officers and directors under certain stock-based incentive plans (Attached as Exhibit 10.6 to Form 10-K, 
filed with the Commission on February 25, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference).

2010 Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Agreement (Attached as Exhibit 4.4 to Form S-8, filed with the 
Commission on November 3, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference).

2016 Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, used with grants through October 2018 
(Attached as Exhibit 10.8 to Form 10-K, filed with the Commission on February 28, 2017 and 
incorporated herein by reference).

2016 Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, used with grants beginning November 2018.

2016 Incentive Plan Non-Qualified Stock Option Grant Agreement, used with grants through October 
2018 (Attached as Exhibit 10.9 to Form 10-K, filed with the Commission on February 28, 2017 and 
incorporated herein by reference).

*10.11** 2016 Incentive Plan Non-Qualified Stock Option Grant Agreement, used with grants beginning 

November 2018.

*10.12

*10.13

Form of Change of Control Employment Agreement (Attached as Exhibit 10.3 for Form 10-K, filed 
with the Commission on February 25, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference).

Form of Change of Control Employment Agreement, amended May 24, 2017 (Attached as Exhibit 10.1 
to Form 10-K, filed with the Commission on February 27, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference). 

94

Exhibit
Number
*10.14

*10.15

Description
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, amended and restated effective February 2, 2010 (Attached 
as Exhibit 10.9 to Form 10-K, filed with the Commission on February 23, 2010 and incorporated 
herein by reference).

Amendment to Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, dated February 21, 2018 (Attached as Exhibit 
10.1 to Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on February 21, 2018 and incorporated herein by reference).

*10.16

Supplemental Plan, amended and restated effective January 1, 2009 (Attached as Exhibit 10.11 to 
Form 10-K, filed with the Commission on February 25, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference).
*10.17** Consulting Agreement, dated as of October 11, 2018, by and between the Registrant and Michael S. 

Poteshman.

10.18

10.19

21**

23**

24**

31.1**

31.2**

32.1***

32.2***

101**

Securities and Asset Purchase Agreement between the Registrant and Sara Lee Corporation (now 
known as Hillshire Brands Co.) dated as of August 10, 2005 (Attached as Exhibit 10.01 to Form 8-K/
A, filed with the Commission on August 15, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).

Credit Agreement, as amended through June 9, 2015 (Attached as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 10-Q and 
Exhibit 10.2 to Form 10-Q, filed with the Commission on August 5, 2014 and as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 
8-K as filed with the Commission on June 12, 2015 and incorporated herein by reference).

Subsidiaries of Tupperware Brands Corporation as of February 26, 2019.

Consent of Independent Registered Certified Public Accounting Firm.

Powers of Attorney.

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer.

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer.

Certification Pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code by the Chief 
Executive Officer.

Certification Pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code by the Chief 
Financial Officer.

The following financial statements from Tupperware Brands Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-
K for the year ended December 29, 2018, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting
Language): (i) Consolidated Statements of Income, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive
Income, (iii) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity, (v)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (vi) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged in
detail, and (vii) Schedule II. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts.

* 
** 
*** 

Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
Filed herewith.
Furnished herewith.

The Registrant agrees to furnish, upon request of the SEC, a copy of all constituent instruments defining the 

rights of holders of long-term debt of the Registrant and its consolidated subsidiaries.

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Item 16. 

Form 10-K Summary.

None.

Col. A

TUPPERWARE BRANDS CORPORATION 

SCHEDULE II-VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS 
FOR THE THREE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 29, 2018 
(In millions)

Col. B

Col. C

Col. D

Balance at
Beginning
of Period

Charged to
Costs and
Expenses

Deductions

Allowance for doubtful accounts, current and long term:

Year ended December 29, 2018 ................................................ $

55.9

$

20.4

Year ended December 30, 2017 ................................................

44.9

16.8

Year ended December 31, 2016 ................................................

45.2

11.1

$ (10.1) /F1
(3.7) /F2
(9.0) /F1
3.2 /F2
(9.0) /F1
(2.4) /F2

Col. E

Balance
at End
of Period

$ 62.5

55.9

44.9

Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets:

Year ended December 29, 2018 ................................................ $ 235.5
Year ended December 30, 2017 ................................................
24.8
Year ended December 31, 2016 ................................................

23.1

$

20.5

$

209.8

—

(2.7) /F2
0.9 /F2

1.8 /F2
(0.1) /F3

$ 253.3

235.5

24.8

____________________
F1  Represents write-offs, less recoveries. 
F2  Foreign currency translation adjustment.
F3  Represents write-offs of net operating losses for which a valuation allowance was already recorded. See Note 12 

to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.

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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. 

SIGNATURES 

TUPPERWARE BRANDS CORPORATION
(Registrant)

By:

/S/     PATRICIA A. STITZEL

Patricia A. Stitzel

President and Chief Executive Officer

February 26, 2019 

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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

/s/     PATRICIA  A. STITZEL
Patricia A. Stitzel

President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal
Executive Officer)

/s/     MICHAEL S. POTESHMAN

Michael S. Poteshman

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)

/s/     MADELINE OTERO

Madeline Otero

Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting
Officer)

*

E.V. Goings

*

Catherine A. Bertini

*

Susan M. Cameron

*

Kriss Cloninger III

*
Meg Crofton

*

Angel R. Martinez

*

Antonio Monteiro de Castro

*

Christopher D. O'Leary

Executive Chairman and Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

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*

David R. Parker

*

Richard T. Riley

*
Joyce M. Roche

*

M. Anne Szostak

Director

Director

Director

Director

By:

/s/     KAREN M. SHEEHAN

Karen M. Sheehan

Attorney-in-fact

February 26, 2019

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Sources 
of Future Growth

More Places

More People

More Channels

studios provide more 
access to consumers

strengthen the core 
business model

studios, digital technology 
and e-commerce

Why Tupperware?

Strong Global
Brand

Opportunities for
Sales Growth

Diversified Portfolio
for Sustainable
Performance

Competitive Return
of Capital to
Shareholders

Our Vision: 
Ignite a global community, especially women, to realize their best selves through  
opportunity, enrichment, celebration, and above all else, uplifting relationships.
Our Purpose: 
Inspire women to cultivate the confidence they need to enrich their lives,  
nourish their families,  and fuel communities around the world.

COUNTRIES INCLUDE:

Americas

Argentina
Brazil
Canada
Mexico
United States

Europe
Africa
Middle East

Austria
France
Germany
Italy
Nordics
Russia
South Africa
Turkey

Asia Pacific

Australia
China
India
Indonesia
Japan
Korea
Malaysia
Philippines

Argentina
Mexico
Philippines

Australia
Brazil
France
Malaysia
New Zealand
Singapore

Japan
Korea
Malaysia
Singapore

South Africa

Uruguay

Tupperware Brands Corporation 
P.O. Box 2353 
Orlando, FL 32802-2353 
(407) 826-5050

14901 S. Orange Blossom Trail 
Orlando, FL 32837
Transfer Agent and Registrar 
Equiniti Trust Company. 
Shareholder inquiries should be directed  
to the agent at:
EQ Shareowner Services 
1110 Centre Pointe Curve, Suite 101 
MAC N9173-010 
Mendota Heights, MN 55120 
or: 
P.O. Box 64854 
St. Paul, MN 55164-0854
Telephone: (800) 468-9716 
or (651) 450-4064
Website: www.shareowneronline.com 
Notices regarding changes of address and 
inquiries regarding lost dividend checks, lost 
or stolen certificates and transfers of stock 
should be directed to the transfer agent.
Common stock listed in the United States on 
the New York Stock Exchange and traded  
under the symbol TUP.
Independent Accountants 
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 
Orlando, Florida

Corporate Information

SEC Filings and Other Information: Copies of 
the Annual Report, filings with the Securities 
and Exchange Commission (SEC) and press 
releases may be obtained by writing to:
Tupperware Brands Corporation 
Investor Relations Department 
P.O. Box 2353 
Orlando, FL 32802-2353 
via e-mail: finrel@tupperware.com 
or via the Company’s website: 
www.tupperwarebrands.com

The Company makes its filings with the SEC 
available as soon as reasonably practicable  
after such material is filed with or furnished 
to the SEC.
Interested parties may contact independent 
members of the board of directors in writing 
or by e-mail. Instructions are located at  
www.tupperwarebrands.com.
The chief executive officer of the Company 
has certified to the New York Stock Exchange 
(“NYSE”) that she is not aware of any 
violation by the Company of NYSE corporate 
governance listing standards.
The Company has filed as exhibits to its 
Annual Report on Form 10-K the certifications 
of the chief executive and chief financial 
officers of the Company required by Section 
302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Investor Relations 
Jane Garrard
Vice President of Investor Relations
(407) 826-4475 
Website: www.tupperwarebrands.com
Annual Meeting 
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders 
will be held at 1:00 p.m. E.T. on Wednesday,  
May 22, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando 
International Airport, 9300 Jeff Fuqua 
Boulevard, Orlando, Florida.  
 Note: Trademarks owned by the Company 
are indicated by the use of ® or ™ throughout 
this report.
For U.S. Customer Service Questions  
Contact: 
Tupperware Customer Care 
1-800-TUPPERWARE or 1-800-887-7379

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