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

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

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

April 28, 2022
(Date of earliest event reported)
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware 1-11353 13-3757370
(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

358 South Main Street 
Burlington,North Carolina27215
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(Registrant’s telephone number including area code) 336-229-1127
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act.
Title of Each Class            Trading Symbol            Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock , $0.10 par value        LH                New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).             
                                        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.
Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

ExhibitExhibit Name
Exhibit 99.1






SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
Registrant

 By:/s/ SANDRA VAN DER VAART
  Sandra van der Vaart
  Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

April 28, 2022

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:    Chas Cook (investors) – 336-436-5076
    Investor@Labcorp.com

    Christopher Allman-Bradshaw (media) – 336-436-8263
    Media@Labcorp.com


Labcorp Announces 2022 First Quarter Results
Company Raises Full-Year Revenue and EPS Guidance


Revenue: Q1 of $3.9 billion versus $4.2 billion last year
Diluted EPS: Q1 of $5.23 versus $7.82 last year
Adjusted EPS: Q1 of $6.11 versus $8.79 last year
Free Cash Flow: Q1 of $239 million versus $1.1 billion last year
Announced initiation of quarterly dividend, with $0.72 per share for the second quarter
Entered into several new strategic health system collaborations
Full-Year 2022 Guidance: Adjusted EPS improved to $18.25 to $21.00 and Free Cash Flow unchanged at $1.7 billion to $1.9 billion


BURLINGTON, N.C., April 28, 2022 – Labcorp (NYSE: LH), a leading global life sciences company, today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, and updated full-year guidance.

“Labcorp continues to advance our strategy through science, innovation and technology,” said Adam Schechter, chairman and CEO of Labcorp. “We delivered a solid first quarter despite the impact of Omicron. We remain focused on growth opportunities while continuing to take actions to mitigate inflation. Our base business performance coming out of the quarter positions us well for continued success throughout the year.”



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During the quarter, Labcorp launched the Labcorp OnDemand digital health platform, intensifying its consumer focus and enhancing the user experience. The company made strides in oncology, including through key collaborations and closing its acquisition of Personal Genome Diagnostics (PGDx). Labcorp also entered into and expanded several strategic relationships with hospitals and health systems, including agreements to purchase select outreach laboratory business assets.

The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.72 per share of common stock, which will be payable June 9, 2022, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 19, 2022. In addition, Labcorp published its 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report, which underscores its commitment to pursuing responsible, ethical and sustainable operations.


Consolidated Results


First Quarter Results
Revenue for the quarter was $3.90 billion, a decrease of (6.3%) from $4.16 billion in the first quarter of 2021. The decrease was due to organic revenue of (6.3%) and foreign currency translation of (0.4%), partially offset by acquisitions net of divestitures of 0.4%. The (6.3%) decline in organic revenue was driven by a (9.8%) decrease in COVID-19 PCR and antibody testing (COVID-19 Testing), partially offset by a 3.5% increase in the company's organic Base Business. Base Business includes Labcorp's operations except for COVID-19 Testing.

Operating income for the quarter was $687.9 million, or 17.6% of revenue, compared to $1,057.9 million, or 25.4%, in the first quarter of 2021. The company recorded amortization, restructuring charges, and special items, which together totaled $106.1 million in the quarter, compared to $124.0 million during the same period in 2021. Adjusted operating income (excluding amortization, restructuring charges, and special items) for the quarter was $794.0 million, or 20.4% of revenue, compared to $1,181.9 million, or 28.4%, in the first quarter of 2021. The decrease in operating income and margin was primarily due to a reduction in COVID-19 Testing, higher personnel expense, and other inflationary costs, partially offset by organic Base Business growth and LaunchPad savings.



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Net earnings for the quarter were $491.6 million compared to $769.6 million in the first quarter of 2021. Diluted EPS were $5.23 in the quarter compared to $7.82 during the same period in 2021. Adjusted EPS (excluding amortization, restructuring charges, and special items) were $6.11 in the quarter compared to $8.79 in the first quarter of 2021.

Operating cash flow for the quarter was $356.0 million compared to $1,157.6 million in the first quarter of 2021. The decrease in operating cash flow was due to lower cash earnings and higher working capital requirements. Capital expenditures totaled $117.2 million compared to $95.4 million a year ago. As a result, free cash flow (operating cash flow less capital expenditures) was $238.8 million compared to $1,062.2 million in the first quarter of 2021.

At the end of the quarter, the company’s cash balance and total debt were $1.2 billion and $5.4 billion, respectively. During the quarter, the company invested $455.1 million on acquisitions. As part of the company's accelerated stock repurchase program initiated in December 2021, 0.6 million shares were retired during the quarter.


First Quarter Segment Results

The following segment results exclude amortization, restructuring charges, special items, and unallocated corporate expenses.

Diagnostics
Revenue for the quarter was $2.45 billion, a decrease of (11.0%) from $2.76 billion in the first quarter of 2021. The decrease was due to organic revenue of (11.5%), partially offset by acquisitions of 0.5%. The (11.5%) decrease in organic revenue was due to a (14.7%) reduction from COVID-19 Testing, partially offset by a 3.2% increase in the Base Business. Total Base Business growth compared to the Base Business in the prior year was 5.6%.





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Total volume (measured by requisitions) decreased by (5.0%) as organic volume decreased by (5.3%) and acquisition volume contributed 0.3%. Organic volume was impacted by a (8.5%) decrease in COVID-19 Testing, partially offset by a 3.1% increase in Base Business. Price/mix decreased by (6.0%) due to a decrease in COVID-19 Testing of (6.3%), partially offset by acquisitions of 0.2% and organic Base Business growth of 0.1%. Base Business volume was up 4.4% compared to the Base Business last year, while price/mix was up 1.2%.

Adjusted operating income for the quarter was $683.1 million, or 27.8% of revenue, compared to $991.6 million, or 36.0%, in the first quarter of 2021. The decrease in adjusted operating income and adjusted operating margin was primarily due to a reduction in COVID-19 Testing, higher personnel expense, and other inflationary costs, partially offset by organic Base Business growth and LaunchPad savings.

Drug Development
Revenue for the quarter was $1.46 billion, an increase of 1.5% from $1.44 billion in the first quarter of 2021. The increase was due to organic Base Business growth of 4.3% and acquisitions net of divestitures of 0.1%, partially offset by lower COVID-19 Testing of (1.7%) and foreign currency translation of (1.2%).

Adjusted operating income for the quarter was $168.6 million, or 11.6% of revenue, compared to $234.1 million, or 16.3%, in the first quarter of 2021. Adjusted operating income and margin declined primarily due to COVID-19 Testing, a reduction in COVID-19 vaccine and therapeutic work, the interruption of some clinical trial activity due to the conflict in Ukraine, higher personnel expense, and other inflationary costs. These impacts were partially offset by organic Base Business growth and LaunchPad savings.

Net orders and net book-to-bill during the trailing twelve months were $7.20 billion and 1.23, respectively. Backlog at the end of the quarter was $15.19 billion, an increase of 8.7% compared to last year. The company expects approximately $4.95 billion of its backlog to convert into revenue in the next twelve months.
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Outlook for 2022

Labcorp is updating 2022 full year guidance to reflect its first quarter performance and full-year outlook. The following guidance assumes foreign exchange rates effective as of March 31, 2022, for the remainder of the year. Enterprise level guidance includes the estimated impact from currently anticipated capital allocation, including acquisitions, share repurchases and dividends.

(Dollars in billions, except per share data)
PreviousUpdated
Results2022 Guidance2022 Guidance
2021LowHighLowHigh
Revenue
Total Labcorp Enterprise (1)(2)
$16.1(6.5%)(1.5%)(5.5%)(1.5%)
Base Business (2)
$13.47.5%10.0%8.0%10.0%
COVID-19 Testing (2)
$2.8(75.0%)(60.0%)(70.0%)(60.0%)
Total Diagnostics (3)
$10.4(17.5%)(11.5%)(15.5%)(11.5%)
Base Business$7.63.5%6.0%4.0%6.0%
COVID-19 Testing$2.8(75.0%)(60.0%)(70.0%)(60.0%)
Total Drug Development (4)
$5.87.0%9.5%6.0%8.5%
Base Business$5.87.5%10.0%6.5%9.0%
Adjusted EPS$28.52$17.25$21.25$18.25$21.00
Free Cash Flow (5)
$2.65$1.7$1.9$1.7$1.9
(1) 2022 Updated Guidance includes an impact from foreign currency translation of (0.4%), previous 2022 Guidance was (0.2%)
(2) Enterprise level revenue is presented net of intersegment transaction eliminations, including Drug Development COVID-19 Testing revenue
(3) 2022 Updated Guidance includes an impact from foreign currency translation of 0.0%, previous 2022 Guidance was (0.1%)
(4) 2022 Updated Guidance includes an impact from foreign currency translation of (1.1%), previous 2022 Guidance was (0.4%)
(5) Free Cash Flow consists of operating cash flow less capital expenditures

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Use of Adjusted Measures
The company has provided in this press release and accompanying tables “adjusted” financial information that has not been prepared in accordance with GAAP, including adjusted net income, adjusted EPS (or adjusted net income per share), adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, free cash flow, and certain segment information. The company believes these adjusted measures are useful to investors as a supplement to, but not as a substitute for, GAAP measures, in evaluating the company’s operational performance. The company further believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors in evaluating operating results and trends, and growth and shareholder returns, as well as in comparing the company’s financial results with the financial results of other companies. However, the company notes that these adjusted measures may be different from and not directly comparable to the measures presented by other companies. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures and an identification of the components that comprise "special items" used for certain adjusted financial information are included in the tables accompanying this press release.

The company today is providing an investor relations presentation with additional information on its business and operations, which is available in the investor relations section of the company's website at http://www.labcorp.com. Analysts and investors are directed to the website to review this supplemental information.

A conference call discussing Labcorp's quarterly results will be held today at 9:00 a.m. ET and is available by dialing 877-825-4844 (631-813-4900 for international callers). The conference ID is 2386657. A telephone replay of the call will be available through May 12, 2022, and can be heard by dialing 855-859-2056 (404-537-3406 for international callers). The conference ID for the replay is 2386657. A live online broadcast of Labcorp’s quarterly conference call on April 28, 2022, will be available at Labcorp Investor Relations website beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. This online broadcast will be archived and accessible through April 14, 2023.
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About Labcorp
Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. With more than 75,000 employees, we serve clients in more than 100 countries. Labcorp (NYSE: LH) reported revenue of $16.1 billion in 2021. Learn more about us at www.labcorp.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @Labcorp.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements with respect to (i) the estimated 2022 guidance and related assumptions, (ii) the impact of various factors on operating and financial results, including the projected impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the company’s businesses, operating results, cash flows and/or financial condition, as well as general economic and market conditions, (iii) the company's responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, (iv) future business strategies, (v) expected savings and synergies (including from the LaunchPad initiative and from acquisitions), and (vi) opportunities for future growth.

Each of the forward-looking statements is subject to change based on various important factors, many of which are beyond the company’s control, including without limitation, the trading price of the company’s stock, competitive actions and other unforeseen changes and general uncertainties in the marketplace, changes in government regulations, including healthcare reform, customer purchasing decisions, including changes in payer regulations or policies, other adverse actions of governmental and third-party payers, changes in testing guidelines or recommendations, federal, state, and local government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of global geopolitical events, the effect of public opinion on the company’s reputation, adverse results in material litigation matters, the impact of changes in tax laws and regulations, failure to maintain or develop customer relationships, the company's ability to develop or acquire new products and adapt to technological changes, failure in information technology, systems or data security, the impact of potential losses under repurchase agreements, adverse weather conditions, the number of revenue days in a financial period, employee relations, personnel costs, inflation, and the effect of exchange rate fluctuations. These factors, in some cases, have affected and in the future (together with other factors) could affect the company’s ability to implement the company’s business strategy and actual results could differ materially from those suggested by these forward-looking statements. As a result, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of the forward-looking statements.

The company has no obligation to provide any updates to these forward-looking statements even if its expectations change. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Further information on potential factors, risks and uncertainties that could affect operating and financial results is included in the company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Forms 10-Q, including in each case under the heading RISK FACTORS, and in the company’s other filings with the SEC. The information in this press release should be read in conjunction with a review of the company’s filings with the SEC including the information in the company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and subsequent Forms 10-Q, under the heading MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.



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LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in Millions, except per share data)
Three Months Ended March 31,
 20222021
Revenues$3,899.6 $4,161.5 
Cost of revenues2,666.7 2,562.5 
Gross profit1,232.9 1,599.0 
Selling, general and administrative expenses464.1 429.8 
Amortization of intangibles and other assets67.1 92.1 
Goodwill and other asset impairments1.2 — 
Restructuring and other charges12.6 19.2 
Operating income687.9 1,057.9 
Other income (expense):  
Interest expense(42.2)(48.5)
Equity method income, net3.4 4.5 
Investment income1.1 2.4 
Other, net(10.1)5.5 
Earnings before income taxes640.1 1,021.8 
Provision for income taxes148.0 251.7 
Net earnings492.1 770.1 
Less: Net earnings attributable to the noncontrolling interest(0.5)(0.5)
Net earnings attributable to Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings$491.6 $769.6 
Basic earnings per common share$5.27 $7.88 
Diluted earnings per common share$5.23 $7.82 
Weighted average basic shares outstanding93.2 97.6 
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding94.0 98.5 

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LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in Millions)
March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
ASSETS  
Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents$1,233.5 $1,472.7 
Accounts receivable2,239.6 2,261.5 
Unbilled services800.0 716.8 
Supplies inventory440.7 401.4 
Prepaid expenses and other515.7 478.1 
Total current assets5,229.5 5,330.5 
Property, plant and equipment, net2,807.6 2,815.4 
Goodwill, net8,165.8 7,958.9 
Intangible assets, net3,972.5 3,735.5 
Joint venture partnerships and equity method investments62.2 60.9 
Deferred income taxes28.2 21.6 
Other assets, net462.6 462.6 
Total assets$20,728.4 $20,385.4 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Current liabilities:  
Accounts payable$623.6 $621.3 
Accrued expenses and other1,260.4 1,404.1 
Unearned revenue556.0 558.5 
Short-term operating lease liabilities189.5 187.0 
Short-term finance lease liabilities10.4 10.5 
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt1.6 1.5 
Total current liabilities2,641.5 2,782.9 
Long-term debt, less current portion5,383.3 5,416.5 
Operating lease liabilities623.7 642.5 
Financing lease liabilities83.2 84.6 
Deferred income taxes and other tax liabilities765.2 762.9 
Other liabilities489.8 402.0 
Total liabilities9,986.7 10,091.4 
Commitments and contingent liabilities
Noncontrolling interest20.6 20.6 
Shareholders’ equity:  
Common stock, 92.9 and 93.1 shares outstanding at March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, respectively8.5 8.5 
Additional paid-in capital29.1 — 
Retained earnings10,948.4 10,456.8 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(264.9)(191.9)
Total shareholders’ equity10,721.1 10,273.4 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$20,728.4 $20,385.4 






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LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Millions)
Three Months Ended March 31,
 20222021
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings$492.1 $770.1 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization161.5 183.9 
Stock compensation38.2 28.7 
Operating lease right-of-use asset expense48.9 48.3 
Goodwill and other asset impairments1.2 — 
Deferred income taxes(19.0)(27.8)
Other(3.6)(3.2)
Change in assets and liabilities (net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures):
Decrease in accounts receivable20.4 146.7 
Increase in unbilled services(84.5)(42.5)
Increase in supplies inventory(37.4)(4.7)
Increase in prepaid expenses and other(41.1)(51.9)
Decrease in accounts payable(5.5)(16.9)
Increase (decrease) in unearned revenue(2.9)31.8 
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other(212.3)95.1 
Net cash provided by operating activities356.0 1,157.6 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures(117.2)(95.4)
Proceeds from sale of assets1.0 2.6 
Proceeds from sale or distribution of investments0.4 — 
Investments in equity affiliates(2.2)(5.5)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired(455.1)(34.1)
Net cash used for investing activities(573.1)(132.4)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on term loan— (375.0)
Net share settlement tax payments from issuance of stock to employees(27.3)(28.1)
Net proceeds from issuance of stock to employees18.2 24.7 
Purchase of common stock— (68.5)
Other(8.6)(3.2)
Net cash used for financing activities(17.7)(450.1)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(4.4)(5.1)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(239.2)570.0 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period1,472.7 1,320.8 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$1,233.5 $1,890.8 










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LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
Condensed Combined Non-GAAP Segment Information
(Dollars in Millions)

Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
Diagnostics
Revenues$2,454.1 $2,757.8 
Adjusted Operating Income$683.1 $991.6 
Adjusted Operating Margin27.8 %36.0 %
Drug Development
Revenues$1,459.3 $1,438.2 
Adjusted Operating Income$168.6 $234.1 
Adjusted Operating Margin11.6 %16.3 %
Consolidated
Revenues$3,899.6 $4,161.5 
Adjusted Segment Operating Income$851.7 $1,225.7 
Unallocated corporate expense$(57.7)$(43.8)
Consolidated Adjusted Operating Income$794.0 $1,181.9 
Adjusted Operating Margin20.4 %28.4 %

The consolidated revenue and adjusted segment operating income are presented net of intersegment transaction eliminations and other amounts not used in determining segment performance. Adjusted operating income and adjusted operating margin are non-GAAP measures. See the subsequent reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures.
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LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20222021
Adjusted Operating Income
Operating Income$687.9 $1,057.9 
Amortization of intangibles and other assets (a)
67.1 92.1 
Restructuring and other charges (b)
12.6 19.2 
Acquisition and disposition-related costs (c)
11.4 5.7 
COVID-19 related costs (d)
9.2 5.9 
Ukraine conflict costs (e)
1.2 — 
Retention bonuses (f)
0.9 — 
Other (g)
3.7 1.1 
Adjusted operating income$794.0 $1,181.9 
Adjusted Net Income
Net Income$491.6 $769.6 
Impact of adjustments to operating income106.1 124.0 
Losses on venture fund investments, net (h)
3.1 — 
Other— 0.5 
Income tax impact of adjustments (i)
(27.1)(29.0)
Adjusted net income$573.7 $865.1 
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding94.0 98.5 
Adjusted net income per share$6.11 $8.79 
(a)Amortization of intangible assets acquired as part of business acquisitions. In the fourth quarter of 2020, the company announced a rebranding resulting in an acceleration of the amortization of acquired trade names impacting amortization for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
(b)Restructuring and other charges represent amounts incurred in connection with the elimination of redundant positions within the organization in connection with our LaunchPad initiatives and acquisitions or dispositions of businesses by the company.
(c)Acquisition and disposition-related costs include due-diligence legal and advisory fees, retention bonuses and other integration or disposition related activities.
(d)Costs related to incremental operating expenses and receivables reserves incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(e)During the first quarter of 2021, the company incurred incremental employee costs and determined that certain receivables and long-lived assets related to its Russia and Ukraine operations were impaired as a result of the ongoing conflict and economic sanctions.
(f)Due to the current tight labor markets, the company implemented a targeted retention program within the Drug Development segment for a select group of positions experiencing higher than normal turnover.
(g)Represents various non-operational items including rebranding, strategic review, litigation, data breach costs, insurance reimbursements, LaunchPad system implementation costs, and acquisition purchase accounting adjustments.
(h)The company makes venture fund investments in companies or investment funds developing promising technology related to its operations. The company recorded net gains and losses related to several distributions from venture funds, increases in the market value of investments, and impairments of other investments due to the underlying performance of the investments.
(i)Income tax impact of adjustments calculated based on the tax rate applicable to each item.
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