Mondelēz International reported a strong first quarter in 2021, with net revenues up by 7.9% driven by organic net revenue growth of 3.8%. The company saw improvements across emerging markets and healthy demand in developed markets, with diluted EPS at $0.68, up 33.3%, and adjusted EPS at $0.77, up 10.6% on a constant-currency basis. The company also generated $699 million in free cash flow and returned $1.5 billion to shareholders.
Net revenues increased by 7.9%, driven by Organic Net Revenue growth of 3.8%, favorable currency, and acquisitions.
Diluted EPS increased 33.3% to $0.68, while Adjusted EPS rose 10.6% to $0.77 on a constant-currency basis.
Operating activities provided $915 million in cash, resulting in Free Cash Flow of $699 million.
The company returned $1.5 billion to shareholders through cash dividends and share repurchases.
Mondelēz International anticipates Organic Net Revenue to grow by 3%+ and Adjusted EPS to increase at a high single-digit rate (at cst FX) with Free Cash Flow expected to be $3B+ in fiscal year 2021.
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