Avery Dennison · Earnings release

For Immediate Release

AVERY DENNISON ANNOUNCES

SECOND QUARTER 2025 RESULTS

Highlights:

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Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP) of $2.42, up 5% sequentially and comparable to prior year

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Organic sales change (non-GAAP) down 1.0%

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MENTOR, Ohio, July 22, 2025 – Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY), a leading global materials science and digital identification

solutions company, today announced preliminary, unaudited results for its second quarter ended June 28, 2025. Non-GAAP financial measures referenced in this release are reconciled from GAAP in the

attached financial schedules. Unless otherwise indicated, comparisons are to the same period in the prior year.

“We delivered a solid second quarter, with

earnings above expectations in a dynamic environment, reflecting the strength of our overall portfolio,” said Deon Stander, president and CEO.

“While

trade policy changes led to lower sourcing demand for apparel and general retail categories in the quarter, growth in our high-value categories and productivity in the base business offset the impact from tariffs.

“The broader impact of trade policy changes is unclear. We are prepared for various scenarios and will continue to leverage our proven playbook to safeguard

earnings, while driving key initiatives to deliver strong profitable growth over the cycle,” added Stander.

“Once again, I extend my gratitude to our

agile, engaged, and talented team for their unwavering focus on excellence and dedication to addressing the current challenges at hand.”

Second Quarter 2025 Results by Segment

Materials Group

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Reported sales increased 0.2% to $1.6 billion.

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Sales down 1.0% on organic basis

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High-value categories, including Intelligent Labels, up low single digits in total; base categories down low single digits

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Label Materials down low single digits

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Graphics and Reflectives up high single digits; Performance Tapes and Medical up low single digits

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Reported operating margin of 16.1%

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Adjusted operating margin (non-GAAP) of 15.6%, down 20 basis points

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Adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP) of 17.8%, down 10 basis points, as the benefits

from productivity and higher volume/mix were offset by the net impact of pricing and raw material inputs costs.

Solutions Group

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Reported sales decreased 2.6% to $670 million.

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Sales down 0.8% on organic basis

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Sales in high-value categories, including Intelligent Labels, up low single digits

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High-value categories, excluding the estimated indirect impact of tariffs, up high single digits

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Intelligent Labels comparable to prior year; Vestcom up approximately 10%; Embelex down high single digits

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Sales in base categories down mid-single digits

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Overall apparel categories down mid-single digits

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Reported operating margin of 8.9%

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Adjusted operating margin of 10.0%, down 10 basis points

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Adjusted EBITDA margin of 17.1%, up 30 basis points, as benefits from productivity were partially offset by lower volume in

apparel and growth investments.

Other

Balance

Sheet and Capital Deployment

During the first half of 2025, the company returned $503 million in cash to shareholders through a combination of share

repurchases and dividends. The company repurchased 2.0 million shares at an aggregate cost of $360 million in the first half of the year. Net of dilution from long-term incentive awards, the company’s share count was down

2.8 million compared to the same time last year. In the second quarter, the company increased its quarterly dividend to $0.94 per share, representing an increase of approximately 7% over the previous dividend rate.

The company continues to deploy capital in a disciplined manner, executing its long-term capital allocation strategy. The company’s balance sheet remains strong.

Net debt to adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) was 2.3x at the end of the second quarter.

Income Taxes

The company’s reported effective tax rate was 26.0% for the second quarter. The adjusted tax rate (non-GAAP) for the

quarter was also 26.0%.

Cost Reduction Actions

In the first half of

the year, the company realized approximately $30 million in pre-tax savings from restructuring, net of transition costs, and incurred approximately $13 million inpre-tax restructuring charges.

Guidance

In its supplemental presentation materials, “Second Quarter 2025 Financial Review and Analysis,” the company provides a list of factors that it believes will

contribute to its financial results. Based on the factors listed and other assumptions, G1the company expects third quarter 2025 reported earnings per share of $2.14 to $2.30.

G2Excluding an estimated ~$0.10 per share impact of restructuring charges and other items, the company expects third quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $2.24 to

For more details on the company’s results, see the summary tables accompanying this news release, as well as the supplemental presentation

materials, “Second Quarter 2025 Financial Review and Analysis,” posted on the company’s website at www.investors.averydennison.com, and furnished to the SEC on Form 8-K.

Throughout this release and the supplemental presentation materials, amounts on a per share basis reflect fully diluted shares outstanding.

About Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global

materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information

solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency

identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide

— including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50

countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

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“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

Certain statements contained in this document are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by

the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, and financial or other business targets, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties.

We believe that the most significant risk factors that could affect our financial performance in the near term include: (i) the impact on underlying demand for our

products from global economic conditions, tariffs, geopolitical uncertainty, and changes in environmental standards, regulations and preferences; (ii) competitors’ actions, including pricing, expansion in key markets, and product

offerings; (iii) the cost and availability of raw materials; (iv) the degree to which higher costs can be offset with productivity measures and/or passed on to customers through price increases, without a significant loss of volume;

(v) foreign currency fluctuations; and (vi) the execution and integration of acquisitions.

Actual results and trends may differ materially from

historical or anticipated results depending on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, risks and uncertainties related to the following:

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International Operations – worldwide economic, social, geopolitical and market conditions; changes in geopolitical

conditions, including those related to trade relations and tariffs, China, the Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Hamas war and related hostilities in the Middle East; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; and other risks associated with

international operations, including in emerging markets

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Our Business – fluctuations in demand affecting sales to customers; fluctuations in the cost and availability of raw

materials and energy; changes in our markets due to competitive conditions, technological developments, laws and regulations, and customer preferences; environmental regulations and sustainability trends; the impact of competitive products and

pricing; the execution and integration of acquisitions; selling prices; customer and supplier concentrations or consolidations; the financial condition of distributors; outsourced manufacturers; product and service quality claims; restructuring and

other cost reduction actions; our ability to generate sustained productivity improvement and our ability to achieve and sustain targeted cost reductions; the timely development and market acceptance of new products, including sustainable or

sustainably-sourced products; our investment in development activities and new production facilities; the collection of receivables from customers; and our sustainability and governance practices

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Information Technology – disruptions in information technology systems; cybersecurity events or other security

breaches; and successful installation of new or upgraded information technology systems

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Income Taxes – fluctuations in tax rates; changes in tax laws and regulations, and uncertainties associated with

interpretations of such laws and regulations; outcome of tax audits; and the realization of deferred tax assets

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Human Capital – recruitment and retention of employees and collective labor arrangements

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Our Indebtedness – our ability to obtain adequate financing arrangements and maintain access to capital; credit rating

risks; fluctuations in interest rates; and compliance with our debt covenants

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Ownership of Our Stock – potential significant variability of our stock price and amounts of future dividends and

share repurchases

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Legal and Regulatory Matters – protection and infringement of our intellectual property; the impact of legal and

regulatory proceedings, including with respect to compliance and anti-corruption, environmental, health and safety, and trade compliance

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Other Financial Matters – fluctuations in pension costs and goodwill impairment

For a more detailed discussion of these factors, see “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of

Operations” in our 2024 Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2025, and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.

The forward-looking statements included in this document are made only as of the date of this document, and we undertake no obligation to update these statements to

reflect subsequent events or circumstances, other than as may be required by law.

For more information and to listen to a live broadcast or an audio replay of the quarterly conference call with

analysts, visit the Avery Dennison website at www.investors.averydennison.com.

Contacts:

William Gilchrist

Vice President, Investor Relations

investorcom@averydennison.com

Kristin Robinson

Vice President, Global Communications

kristin.robinson@averydennison.com

Second Quarter

Financial Summary - Preliminary, unaudited

(in millions, except % and per share

amounts)

2Q

2Q

% Sales Change vs. PY

Reported

Ex. Currency

Organic

Net sales, by segment:

Materials Group

Solutions Group

Total net sales

% of Sales

2Q

2Q

%

2Q

2Q

Change

Segment adjusted operating income and

margins:

Materials Group

Solutions Group

Corporate expense

Adjusted operating income and margins (non-GAAP)

Segment adjusted EBITDA and margins:

Materials Group

Solutions Group

Corporate expense

Adjusted EBITDA and margins (non-GAAP)

---

Net income as reported

Adjusted net income(non-GAAP)

Net income per common share, assuming dilution as

reported

Adjusted net income per common share, assuming

dilution (non-GAAP)

---

Adjusted free cash flow (non-GAAP)

YTD Adjusted free cash flow (non-GAAP)

See accompanying schedules A-4 to A-8 for reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures from GAAP.

A-1

AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION

PRELIMINARY CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In millions, except per share amounts)

(UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

Net sales

$

$

$

$

Cost of products sold

Gross profit

Marketing, general and administrative expense

Other expense (income), net

Interest expense

Other non-operatingexpense (income), net

)

)

)

)

Income before taxes

Provision for income taxes

Net income

$

$

$

$

Per share amounts:

Net income per common share, assuming dilution

$

$

$

$

Weighted average number of common shares

outstanding, assuming dilution

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AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION

PRELIMINARY CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions)

(UNAUDITED)

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

$

Trade accounts receivable, net

Inventories

Other current assets

Total current assets

Property, plant and equipment, net

Goodwill and other intangibles resulting from business acquisitions, net

Deferred tax assets

Other assets

Total assets

$

$

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’

EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt and finance leases

$

$

Accounts payable

Other current liabilities

Total current liabilities

Long-term debt and finance leases

Other long-term liabilities

Shareholders’ equity:

Common stock

Capital in excess of par value

Retained earnings

Treasury stock at cost

)

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

)

)

Total shareholders’ equity

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$

$

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AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION

PRELIMINARY CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)

(UNAUDITED)

Six Months Ended

Operating Activities

Net income

$

$

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation

Amortization

Provision for credit losses and sales returns

Stock-based compensation

Deferred taxes and other non-cash taxes

)

)

Other non-cash expense and loss (income and gain), net

Changes in assets and liabilities and other adjustments

)

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

Investing Activities

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

)

)

Purchases of software and other deferred charges

)

)

Purchases of Argentine Blue Chip Swap securities

---

)

Proceeds from sales of Argentine Blue Chip Swap securities

---

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

Proceeds from insurance and sales (purchases) of investments, net

Proceeds from settlement of net investment hedges

---

Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired, and venture investments

)

)

Net cash used in investing activities

)

)

Financing Activities

Net increase (decrease) in borrowings with maturities of three months or less

)

Repayments of long-term debt and finance leases

)

)

Dividends paid

)

)

Share repurchases

)

)

Net (tax withholding) proceeds related to stock-based compensation

)

)

Payments for settlement of fair value hedges

)

---

Other

)

Net cash used in financing activities

)

)

Effect of foreign currency translation on cash balances

)

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

)

)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

$

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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures from GAAP

We report our financial results in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP, and also communicate with

investors using certain non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with, nor are they a substitute for or superior to, the

comparable GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures are intended to supplement the presentation of our financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. We use these non-GAAP financial measures internally to evaluate trends in our underlying performance, as well as to facilitate comparisons with the results of competitors for quarters and year-to-date periods, as applicable. Based on feedback from investors and financial analysts, we believe that the supplemental non-GAAP financial measures we provide

are also useful to their assessments of our performance and operating trends, as well as liquidity. Reconciliations of our non-GAAP financial measures from the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures

are provided in accordance with Regulations G and S-K.

Our non-GAAP financial

measures exclude the impact of certain events, activities or strategic decisions. The accounting effects of these events, activities or decisions, which are included in the GAAP financial measures, may make it more difficult to assess our underlying

performance in a single period. By excluding the accounting effects, positive or negative, of certain items (e.g., restructuring charges, outcomes of certain legal matters and settlements, certain effects of strategic transactions and related costs,

losses from debt extinguishments, gains or losses from curtailment or settlement of pension obligations, gains or losses on sales of certain assets, gains or losses on venture and other investments, currency adjustments due to highly inflationary

economies, and other items), we believe that we are providing meaningful supplemental information that facilitates an understanding of our core operating results and liquidity measures. While some of the items we exclude from GAAP financial measures

recur, they tend to be disparate in amount, frequency or timing.

We use the non-GAAP financial measures described below in

the accompanying news release.

Sales change ex. currency refers to the increase or decrease in net sales, excluding the estimated impact of foreign currency

translation, and where applicable, the currency adjustments for transitional reporting of highly inflationary economies and the reclassification of sales between segments. Additionally, where applicable, sales change ex. currency is also adjusted

for an extra week in our fiscal year and the calendar shift resulting from an extra week in the prior fiscal year. The estimated impact of foreign currency translation is calculated on a constant currency basis, with prior-period results translated

at current period average exchange rates to exclude the effect of foreign currency fluctuations. Our 2025 fiscal year that began on December 29, 2024 will end on December 31,2025; fiscal years 2026 and beyond will be coincident with the

calendar year beginning on January 1 and ending on December 31.

Organic sales change refers to sales change ex. currency, excluding the estimated impact

of acquisitions and product line divestitures.

We believe that sales change ex. currency and organic sales change assist investors in evaluating the sales change

from the ongoing activities of our businesses and enhance their ability to evaluate our results from period to period.

Adjusted operating income refers to

net income adjusted for taxes; other expense (income), net; interest expense; other non-operating expense (income), net; and other items.

Adjusted EBITDA refers to adjusted operating income before depreciation and amortization.

Adjusted operating margin refers to adjusted operating income as a percentage of net sales.

Adjusted EBITDA margin refers to adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net sales.

Adjusted tax rate refers to the projected full-year GAAP tax rate, adjusted to exclude certain unusual or infrequent events that are expected to significantly

impact that rate, such as effects of certain discrete tax planning actions, impacts related to enactments of comprehensive tax law changes, and other items.

Adjusted net income refers to income before taxes, tax-effected at the adjusted tax rate, and adjusted for tax-effected restructuring charges, and other items.

Adjusted net income per common share, assuming dilution (adjusted EPS)refers to adjusted net income divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, assuming dilution.

We believe that adjusted operating margin,

adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income, and adjusted EPS assist investors in understanding our core operating trends and comparing our results with those of our competitors.

Net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio refers to total debt (including finance leases) less cash and cash equivalents, divided by adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve

months. We believe that the net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio assists investors in assessing our leverage position.

Adjusted free cash flow refers to cash

flow provided by operating activities, less payments for property, plant and equipment, less payments for software and other deferred charges, plus proceeds from company-owned life insurance policies, plus proceeds from sales of property, plant and

equipment, plus (minus) net proceeds from insurance and sales (purchases) of investments, less net cash used for Argentine Blue Chip Swap securities. Where applicable, adjusted free cash flow is also adjusted for certain acquisition-related

transaction costs. We believe that adjusted free cash flow assists investors by showing the amount of cash we have available for debt reductions, dividends, share repurchases, and acquisitions.

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AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION

PRELIMINARY RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES FROM GAAP

(In millions, except % and per share amounts)

(UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

Reconciliation of non-GAAP operating and EBITDA margins from

GAAP:

Net sales

$

$

$

$

Income before taxes

$

$

$

$

Income before taxes as a percentage of net sales

%

%

%

%

Adjustments:

Interest expense

$

$

$

$

Other non-operating expense (income), net

)

)

)

)

Operating income before interest expense, other non-operating expense (income) and taxes

$

$

$

$

Operating margins

%

%

%

%

As reported net income

$

$

$

$

Adjustments:

Restructuring charges, net of reversals:

Severance and related costs, net of reversals

Asset impairment and lease cancellation charges

(Gain) loss on venture and other investments

Losses from Argentine peso remeasurement and Blue Chip Swap transactions

(Gain) loss on sales of assets

)

---

)

---

Outcomes of legal matters and settlements, net

---

---

Transaction and related costs

---

---

Interest expense

Other non-operating expense (income), net(1)

)

)

)

)

Provision for income taxes

Adjusted operating income(non-GAAP)

$

$

$

$

Adjusted operating margins(non-GAAP)

%

%

%

%

Depreciation and amortization

$

$

$

$

Adjusted EBITDA(non-GAAP)

$

$

$

$

Adjusted EBITDA margins(non-GAAP)

%

%

%

%

Reconciliation of non-GAAP net income from GAAP:

As reported net income

$

$

$

$

Adjustments:

Restructuring charges and other items

Argentine interest income

---

)

)

)

Tax effect on restructuring charges and other items, and impact of

adjusted tax rate

---

)

)

)

Adjusted net income(non-GAAP)

$

$

$

$

(1)

Includes Argentine interest income of $.1 for the six months ended June 28, 2025, and $.5 and $4.1 for the three and

six months ended June 29, 2024, respectively. Argentine interest income was not significant for the three months ended June 28, 2025.

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AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION

PRELIMINARY RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES FROM GAAP

(In millions, except % and per share amounts)

(UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

Reconciliation of non-GAAP net income per common share from

GAAP:

As reported net income per common share, assuming dilution

$

$

$

$

Adjustments per common share, net of tax:

Restructuring charges and other items

Argentine interest income

---

---

---

)

Tax effect on restructuring charges and other items, and impact of

adjusted tax rate

---

)

)

)

Adjusted net income per common share, assuming dilution (non-GAAP)

$

$

$

$

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, assuming

dilution

Our adjusted tax rate was 26%

(UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

Reconciliation of non-GAAP free cash flow from GAAP:

Net cash provided by operating activities(1)

$

$

$

$

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

)

)

)

)

Purchases of software and other deferred charges

)

)

)

)

Purchases of Argentine Blue Chip Swap securities

---

)

---

)

Proceeds from sales of Argentine Blue Chip Swap securities

---

---

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

Proceeds from insurance and sales (purchases) of investments,

net

Adjusted free cash flow(non-GAAP)

$

$

$

$

(1)

Net cash provided by operating activities for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 included payments

associated with the settlement of a significant legal matter, net of taxes. The full-year 2024 cash payment, net of cash tax benefit, related to this settlement was $56.6.

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A-6

AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION

PRELIMINARY SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

(In

millions, except %)

(UNAUDITED)

NET SALES

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

Materials Group

$

$

$

$

Solutions Group

Total net sales

$

$

$

$

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FROM GAAP

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

Materials Group

Operating income, as reported

$

$

$

$

Adjustments:

Restructuring charges, net of reversals:

Severance and related costs, net of reversals

Asset impairment and lease cancellation charges

---

---

---

Losses from Argentine peso remeasurement and Blue Chip Swap transactions

(Gain) loss on venture and other investments

)

(Gain) loss on sales of assets

)

---

)

---

Outcomes of legal matters and settlements, net

---

---

Adjusted operating income (non-GAAP)

$

$

$

$

Depreciation and amortization

Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)

$

$

$

$

Operating margins, as reported

%

%

%

%

Adjusted operating margins (non-GAAP)

%

%

%

%

Adjusted EBITDA margins (non-GAAP)

%

%

%

%

Solutions Group

Operating income, as reported

$

$

$

$

Adjustments:

Restructuring charges, net of reversals:

Severance and related costs, net of reversals

Asset impairment and lease cancellation charges

(Gain) loss on venture and other investments

---

Transaction and related costs

---

---

Outcomes of legal matters and settlements, net

---

---

---

)

Adjusted operating income (non-GAAP)

$

$

$

$

Depreciation and amortization

Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)

$

$

$

$

Operating margins, as reported

%

%

%

%

Adjusted operating margins (non-GAAP)

%

%

%

%

Adjusted EBITDA margins (non-GAAP)

%

%

%

%

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A-7

AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION

PRELIMINARY SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

(In

millions, except ratios)

(UNAUDITED)

QTD

Reconciliation of non-GAAP EBITDA

from GAAP:

As reported net income

$

$

$

$

Other expense (income), net

Interest expense

Other non-operating expense (income),

net

)

)

)

)

Provision for income taxes

Depreciation and amortization

Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)

$

$

$

$

Total Debt

$

Less: Cash and cash equivalents

Net Debt

$

Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA LTM* (non-GAAP)

*LTM = Last twelve months (3Q24 to 2Q25)

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A-8

AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION

PRELIMINARY SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

(UNAUDITED)

Total

Company

Materials

Group

Solutions

Group

Reconciliation of non-GAAP organic

sales change from GAAP:

Reported net sales change

Reclassification of sales between segments

---

Foreign currency translation

Sales change ex. currency (non-GAAP)(1)

Organic sales change (non-GAAP)(1)

(1)

Totals may not sum due to rounding.

Total

Company

Materials

Group

Solutions

Group

Reconciliation of non-GAAP organic

sales change from GAAP:

Reported net sales change

Reclassification of sales between segments

---

Foreign currency translation

Sales change ex. currency (non-GAAP)(1)

---

Organic sales change (non-GAAP)(1)

---

(1)

Totals may not sum due to rounding.