ORLANDO, Fla., April 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- (NYSE: TUP) Tupperware Brands Corporation today announced first quarter 2017 operating results.

Rick Goings, Chairman and CEO, commented, "Local currency sales grew 6% in the first quarter, beating the high-end of our sales guidance by 3 points, driven by 9% growth in our emerging market businesses, most significantly in Brazil, China, Tupperware Mexico and Tupperware South Africa. Adjusted earnings per share was 7 cents above the high-end of our range, including a 2 cent benefit from foreign exchange rates versus our February guidance."

Goings continued, "Solid execution of direct selling fundamentals, along with innovative digital strategies across the portfolio, allowed more of our businesses to leverage our strong aspirational brand and provide an earnings opportunity that builds confidence in the 3.2 million women of our global sales force. With double digit sales force size advantages and the wind at our backs in several key businesses, we expect the momentum to continue in 2017, and have raised our sales and earnings per share outlooks accordingly."

First Quarter Executive Summary


    --  First quarter 2017 net sales were $554.8 million, up 6% in dollars and
        local currency. Emerging markets**, accounting for 66% of sales,
        achieved a 9% increase in dollars and local currency. The most
        significant contributions to the first quarter growth in local currency
        were in Brazil, China, Tupperware Mexico and Tupperware South Africa,
        partially offset by Indonesia. Established markets were down 1% in
        dollars and local currency, most significantly in France, net of a
        significant increase by Tupperware United States and Canada. There was
        an estimated 1 percentage point benefit on the year-over-year sales
        comparison of the whole Company from net favorable time shifts.
    --  GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share were $47.4 million and
        $0.93, versus $43.4 million and $0.86 in the prior year, respectively.
        Adjusted, diluted earnings per share of $1.01 was 7 cents above the
        high-end of the February guidance range, reflecting higher than expected
        sales, particularly in China which had a good contribution margin to
        profit, lower costs from restructuring actions taken to improve the
        value chain in Beauticontrol, and a timing benefit from unallocated
        corporate costs. Versus the February guidance, there was a 2 cent
        benefit from stronger foreign exchange rates on the diluted earnings per
        share comparison, while there was no impact versus 2016.
    --  Total sales force of 3.2 million was up 5% versus the prior year, a
        4-point sequential improvement from the end of 2016, and average active
        sellers were down 1%, a 7-point improvement from the fourth quarter.

First Quarter Business Highlights

Europe: Segment sales were down 3% in dollars and 2% in local currency.


    --  Emerging markets in Europe were up 4% in dollars and 1% in local
        currency, mainly from a significant increase in Tupperware South Africa,
        up 60% in dollars (35% in local currency), partially offset by Turkey,
        down 37% in dollars (21% in local currency).
    --  Established markets were down 6% in dollars and 4% in local currency,
        primarily in France, which was down 18% in dollars (16% in local
        currency).

Asia Pacific: China leads the way with significant double-digit increase. Segment sales up 3% in dollars and 4% in local currency.


    --  Emerging Markets in Asia Pacific were up 4% in dollars and 6% in local
        currency, led by 39% more members and continued leveraging of the
        product portfolio and digital technologies in China, up 31% in dollars
        (38% in local currency), along with solid performances in
        Malaysia/Singapore and Philippines, each up 1% in dollars and 7% in
        local currency. These were partially offset by Indonesia, down 9% in
        dollars (10% in local currency).
    --  Segment's total sales force was 1% higher year-over-year, net of a
        negative 8 percentage point impact due to implementing requirements
        under government direct selling guidelines in India.

Tupperware North America: Both Mexico and United States and Canada leveraged strong fundamentals, growing segment sales up 10% in dollars and up 14% in local currency.


    --  Tupperware United States and Canada sales were up 15% in dollars (14% in
        local currency).
    --  Tupperware Mexico sales were up 4% in dollars (15% in local currency),
        which was a double-digit sequential improvement in local currency versus
        the fourth quarter of 2016 that was impacted by challenging externals
        following the U.S. presidential election and a more difficult
        comparison.

Beauty North America: Segment sales down 19% in dollars and 13% in local currency.


    --  Beauticontrol sales down 23%, mainly in connection with a smaller sales
        force.
    --  Fuller Mexico sales were down 18% in dollars and 9% in local currency,
        reflecting a smaller sales force size, although at down 3% in total
        sellers, there was a sequential improvement from the fourth quarter of
        2016.

South America: Brazil continues to drive segment sales growth of 42% in dollars and 27% in local currency.


    --  Brazil was up 52% in dollars and 24% in local currency, reflecting
        higher volume from a 23% advantage in total sellers in connection with
        strong sales force additions and onboarding, as well as effective
        merchandising and marketing campaigns.
    --  Sales in Argentina were up 23% in dollars and 33% in local currency in
        connection with price increases related to the high inflation
        environment.
    --  Segment's sales force size was up 17%, and it had 12% more active
        sellers.

2017 Outlook

Based on current business trends and foreign currency rates, the Company's second quarter and fiscal 2017 full year outlook is provided below.

Company Level



                                                                                                                                                                       13 Weeks Ended            13 Weeks      52 Weeks Ended           53 Weeks

                                                                                                                                                                        July 1, 2017              Ended         Dec 30, 2017              Ended

                                                                                                                                                                     Low         High        June 25, 2016 Low          High        Dec 31, 2016
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    USD Sales Growth vs Prior Year                                                                                                                                      2%               4%                  (4)%                             3%             5%      (3)%

    GAAP EPS                                                                                                                                                         $1.07             $1.12                  $1.03                           $4.35           $4.45      $4.41

    GAAP Pre-Tax ROS                                                                                                                                                 12.9%            13.2%                 12.4%                          13.2%          13.3%     13.6%


    Local Currency+ Sales Growth vs                                                                                                                                     2%               4%                    3%                             2%             4%        2%
       Prior Year

    EPS Excluding Items*                                                                                                                                             $1.17             $1.22                  $1.16                           $4.67           $4.77      $4.39

    Pre-Tax ROS Excluding Items*                                                                                                                                     14.0%            14.3%                 13.8%                          14.0%          14.1%     13.4%


    FX Impact on EPS Comparison (a)                                                                                                                                  $0.02             $0.02                                  $0.08                 $0.08
    ------------------------------                                                                                                                                   -----             -----                                  -----                 -----


    (a)      Impact of changes in foreign currency versus prior year is updated monthly and posted at: Tupperware Brands Foreign Exchange Translation Impact Update.
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Full Year 2017


    --  Fiscal year 2017 includes 52 weeks, while 2016 had 53 weeks. The Company
        estimates this will have a negative 1 percentage point impact on the
        year-over-year sales comparison in 2017 versus 2016.
    --  Tax rate estimated at 26.1% on a U.S. GAAP basis and 25.5% excluding
        items.
    --  Excludes land sales that may occur.

Segment Level


    --  For the full year, sales are expected to be down low-single digits in
        dollars (down 1 to 3% in local currency) in Europe, about even in
        dollars and in local currency in Asia Pacific, up high single digits in
        dollars (up 8 to 10% in local currency) in Tupperware North America,
        down low double digits in dollars (down 10 to 11% in local currency) in
        Beauty North America and to increase in South America by mid to high
        twenties in dollars (18 to 20% in local currency).
    --  Segment profit return on sales, excluding items, is expected to be about
        even in dollars and decrease about ½ point in local currency in Europe,
        to increase slightly in dollars and local currency in Asia Pacific, to
        increase about ½ point in dollars and local currency in Tupperware
        North America, to increase about 1 point in dollars and local currency
        in Beauty North America, and to be about even in dollars and local
        currency in South America.

* See Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation Schedules.

** The Company classifies Established Market Units as those operating in Western Europe, including Scandinavia, the United States, Canada, Australia and Japan and its remaining units as Emerging Market Units.

(+) Local currency changes are measured by comparing current year results with those of the prior year translated at the current year's foreign exchange rates.

First Quarter Earnings Conference Call

Tupperware Brands will conduct a conference call today, Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at 8:30 am Eastern time. The conference call will be webcast and accessible, along with a copy of this news release and slides presented during the conference call, on www.tupperwarebrands.com.

Tupperware Brands Corporation, through an independent sales force of 3.2 million, is the leading global marketer of innovative, premium products across multiple brands utilizing social selling. 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, Beauticontrol, Fuller Cosmetics, NaturCare, Nutrimetics, and Nuvo brands.

The Company's stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: TUP). Statements contained in this release, which are not historical fact and use predictive words such as "outlook", "guidance", "expects" or "target" are forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that include recruiting and activity of the Company's independent sales forces relating to governmental actions and otherwise, the success of new product introductions and promotional programs, governmental approvals of materials for use in food containers and beauty, personal care nutraceutical products, the success of buyers in obtaining financing or attracting tenants for commercial and residential developments, the effects of economic and political conditions generally and foreign exchange risk in particular and other risks detailed in the Company's periodic reports as filed in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

The Company updates each month the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates versus the prior year, posting it on Tupperware Brands Foreign Exchange Translation Impact Update. Other than updating for changes in foreign currency exchange rates, 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.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company has utilized non-GAAP financial measures in this release, which are provided to assist readers' understanding of the Company's results of operations. These amounts exclude certain items which at times materially impact the comparability of the Company's results of operations. The adjusted information is intended to be indicative of the Company's primary operations, and to assist readers in evaluating performance and analyzing trends across periods. These results should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, results reported in accordance with GAAP.

The non-GAAP financial measures exclude gains from the sale of property, plant and equipment and insurance settlements related to casualty losses, other income in connection with real estate related operations, inventory obsolescence in conjunction with decisions to exit or significantly restructure businesses, certain asset retirement obligations, re-engineering and fixed asset impairment charges and pension settlements. While the Company is engaged in a multi-year program to sell land adjacent to its Orlando, Florida headquarters, and also disposes of other excess land and facilities periodically, these activities are not part of its primary business operations. Additionally, amounts recognized in any given period are not indicative of amounts that may be recognized in any particular future period. For this reason, these amounts are excluded as indicated. The Company excludes significant charges related to casualty losses caused by significant weather events, fires or similar circumstances. It also excludes any related gains resulting from the settlement of associated insurance claims. While these types of events can and do recur periodically, they are excluded from indicated financial information due to their distinction from ongoing business operations, inherent volatility and impact on the comparability of earnings across periods. The Company periodically records exit costs accounted for using the applicable accounting guidance for exit or disposal cost obligations and other amounts related to rationalizing its supply chain operations and other restructuring activities, including upon liquidation of operations in a country, the recognition in income of amounts previously recorded in equity as a cumulative translation adjustment. Also, the Company excludes pension settlements, as well as the impact of changes in tax law on cumulative deferred taxes from items previously recorded as cumulative translation adjustments. The Company believes these amounts are similarly volatile and impact the comparability of earnings across periods. Therefore, they are also excluded from indicated financial information to provide what the Company believes represents a useful measure for analysis and predictive purposes.

The Company believes that excluding from reported financial information costs incurred in connection with a significant change in its capital structure that is of a nature that would be expected to recur sporadically, also provides a useful measure for analysis and predictive purposes. The Venezuelan government over the last several years has severely restricted the ability to translate bolivars into U.S. dollars. Due to volatility in changes in the mandated exchange rates, the Company's non-GAAP measures exclude for analysis and predictive purposes, the impact from devaluations on the bolivar denominated net monetary assets and other balance sheet positions that impact near term income, since they appear in the income statement at the exchange rate at which they were originally translated rather than the exchange rate at which current operating activity is being translated.

The Company has also elected to present financial measures excluding the impact of amortizing the purchase accounting carrying value of certain definite-lived intangible assets, primarily the value of its Fuller trade name recorded in connection with the Company's December 2005 acquisition of the direct selling businesses of Sara Lee Corporation. The amortization expense related to these assets will continue for several years. Similarly, in connection with its evaluation of the carrying value of acquired intangible assets and goodwill, the Company has periodically recognized impairment charges. The Company believes that these types of non-cash charges will not be representative in any single reporting period of amounts recorded in prior reporting periods or expected to be recorded in future reporting periods. Therefore, they are excluded from indicated financial information to also provide a useful measure for analysis and predictive purposes.

As the impact of changes in exchange rates is an important factor in understanding period-to-period comparisons, the Company believes the presentation of results on a local currency basis, in addition 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 the exchange rates in the prior period arising from the translation impact on sales and earnings from currency devaluations. 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, as restated 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 GAAP. Results on a local currency basis may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies and are not measures of performance presented in accordance with GAAP.

In information included with this release, the Company has referred to Adjusted EBITDA and a Debt/Adjusted EBITDA ratio, which are non-GAAP financial measures used in the Company's credit agreement. The Company uses these measures in its capital allocation decision process and in discussions with investors, analysts and other interested parties, and therefore believes it is useful to disclose this amount and ratio. The Company's calculation of these measures is in accordance with its credit agreement, and is set forth in the reconciliation from GAAP amounts in an attachment to this release; however, the reader is cautioned that other companies define these measures in different ways, and consequently they may not be comparable with similarly labeled amounts disclosed by others.



                                                                                            TUPPERWARE BRANDS CORPORATION

                                                                                     FIRST QUARTER 2017 SALES FORCE STATISTICS*

                                                                                                    (UNAUDITED)


                                                                                     Sales

    All Units                                                                       Reported                      Restated+                           Active             Inc/(Dec)                           Total               Inc/(Dec)
                                                                                                                Inc/(Dec)
                                                                                   Inc/(Dec)                                                          Sales              vs. Q1 '16                          Sales               vs. Q1 '16
                                                                                                                vs. Q1 '16
                                                                                   vs. Q1 '16                                                         Force                  %                               Force                   %
                                                                                                                    %
                                                                                       %
                                                                                      ---

    Europe                                                                                        (3)                             (2)                 100,497                              -       b           786,821                            5

    Asia Pacific                                                                                    3                                4    c             217,966                            (3)                 1,075,641                            1

    TW North America                                                                               10                               14    d              56,404                             14        d           433,315                           11

    Beauty North America                                                                         (19)                            (13)                 181,672                            (9)                   382,775                          (6)

    South America                                                                                  42                               27    e             124,493                             12                    507,544                           17
                                                                                                                                        ---

    Total All Units                                                                                 6                                6    a             681,032                            (1)                 3,186,096                            5
                                                                                                                                        ===


    Emerging Market Units

    Europe                                                                                          4                                1                   65,959                              2        b           590,097                            8

    Asia Pacific                                                                                    4                                6    c             191,266                            (3)                   964,333                            2

    TW North America                                                                                5                               14                   41,930                             13                    323,957                           11

    Beauty North America                                                                         (18)                             (9)                 163,967                            (8)                   331,326                          (3)

    South America                                                                                  42                               27    e             124,493                             12                    507,544                           17
                                                                                                                                        ---

    Total Emerging Market Units                                                                     9                                9                  587,615                              -                 2,717,257                            6



    Established Market Units

    Europe                                                                                        (6)                             (4)                  34,538                            (5)       b           196,724                          (3)

    Asia Pacific                                                                                  (2)                             (5)                  26,700                            (5)                   111,308                          (5)

    TW North America                                                                               15                               14                   14,474                             19        d           109,358                            8

    Beauty North America                                                                         (23)                            (23)                  17,705                           (22)                    51,449                         (20)

    South America                                                                                   -                               -                       -                             -                         -                           -


    Total Established Market Units                                                                (1)                             (1)                  93,417                            (6)                   468,839                          (3)



    * Sales force statistics as collected by the Company and, in some cases, provided by distributors and sales force. The Company classifies Established Market Units as those operating in Western Europe, including Scandinavia, the United
     States, Canada, Australia and Japan, and its remaining units as Emerging Market Units. Active Sales Force is defined as the average number of people ordering in each cycle over the course of the quarter, and Total Sales Force is
     defined as the number of sales force members of the units as of the end of the quarter.

    + Local currency, or restated, changes are measured by comparing current year results with those of the prior year, translated at the current year's foreign exchange rates.

    Notes
    a The overall better local currency than active sales force comparison reflects 4pp related to unit mix and 3pp connected with improvement in productivity.
    b The worse active than total sales force comparison in Europe came significantly from net additions in Tupperware Russia, Italy and  South Africa which lead to a larger total sales force advantage, but at lower activity rates.
    c The higher sales than active seller comparison in Asia Pacific emerging markets resulted from a continued mix shift toward China that operates under the outlet model and India from the second half 2016 change to the manager override
     commission to be based on sales rather than active sellers that has led to larger and fewer orders.
    d The significant increase in active vs. total sellers in the Tupperware North America established markets reflected the strategy to engage the sales force in the time period that the United States business was lapping a change in its
     sales force compensation plan that was followed by a one-year transition plan.  This led to a higher activity rate, but at lower order sizes.
    e The higher sales than active seller increase in South America reflected a shift to Brazil which had a larger than average order size and inflation related price increases throughout the segment.
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                                   TUPPERWARE BRANDS CORPORATION

                                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

                                            (UNAUDITED)


    (In millions, except
     per share data)                    13 Weeks              13 Weeks
                                          Ended                Ended

                                          Apr 1,              Mar 26,
                                             2017                  2016
                                             ----                  ----

    Net sales                                        $554.8                   $525.7

    Cost of products sold                   177.7                       166.0
                                            -----                       -----

    Gross margin                            377.1                       359.7


    Delivery, sales and
     administrative
     expense                                299.1                       288.7

    Re-engineering and
     impairment charges                       2.3                         1.1

    Gains on disposal of
     assets                                   0.1                         0.1
                                              ---                         ---

    Operating income                         75.8                        70.0


    Interest income                           0.5                         0.7

    Interest expense                         11.6                        12.1

    Other (income)
     expense, net                             0.5                         0.4
                                              ---                         ---

    Income before income
     taxes                                   64.2                        58.2

    Provision for income
     taxes                                   16.8                        14.8
                                             ----                        ----

    Net income                                        $47.4                    $43.4
                                                      =====                    =====


    Net income per common share:

    Basic earnings per
     share                                            $0.94                    $0.86

    Diluted earnings per
     share                                            $0.93                    $0.86



                                                                                         TUPPERWARE BRANDS CORPORATION

                                                                                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

                                                                                                  (UNAUDITED)


     (In millions, except per share data)                              13 Weeks              13 Weeks                  Reported           Restated*   Foreign
                                                                         Ended                 Ended

                                                                        Apr 1,                Mar 26,                      %                 %        Exchange
                                                                            2017                   2016
                                                                            ----                   ----

                                                                                 Inc (Dec)                Inc (Dec)              Impact*
                                                                                 --------                --------               ------

     Net Sales:

     Europea                                                                        $149.5                                         $153.9                    (3)         (2)            $(1.2)

     Asia Pacifica                                                         177.3                               171.6                                3                 4         (1.8)

     TW North America                                                       91.8                                83.2                               10                14         (3.0)

     Beauty North America                                                   39.5                                48.9                             (19)             (13)        (3.4)

     South America                                                          96.7                                68.1                               42                27           8.3
                                                                            ----                                ----                                                            ---

                                                                                    $554.8                                         $525.7                      6            6             $(1.1)
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     Segment profit (loss):

     Europe                                                                          $19.9                                          $25.2                   (21)        (23)              $0.7

     Asia Pacific                                                           40.0                                36.9                                8                10         (0.6)

     TW North America                                                       16.4                                14.6                               12                21         (1.1)

     Beauty North America                                                  (0.6)                              (1.7)                              66                71         (0.3)

     South America                                                          18.2                                13.0                               40                25           1.6
                                                                            ----                                ----                                                            ---

                                                                            93.9                                88.0                                7                 6           0.3


    Unallocated expenses                                                  (16.4)                             (17.4)                             (6)              (5)            -

    Gains on disposal of assets                                              0.1                                 0.1                                                              -
                                                                                                                                                -                -

    Re-engineering and impairment charges                                  (2.3)                              (1.1)                               +                +            -

    Interest expense, net                                                 (11.1)                             (11.4)                             (3)              (3)            -
                                                                           -----                               -----                                                            ---

    Income before taxes                                                     64.2                                58.2                               10                10           0.3

    Provision for income taxes                                              16.8                                14.8                               13                13           0.1
                                                                            ----                                ----                                                            ---

    Net income                                                                       $47.4                                          $43.4                      9            9               $0.2
                                                                                     =====                                          =====                                                 ====


    Net income per common share (diluted)                                            $0.93                                          $0.86                      8            8         $        -


    Weighted average number of diluted shares                               51.0                                50.6


    * 2017 actual compared with 2016 translated at 2017 exchange rates

    + Greater than 100% increase



                                                                                                                                                                              TUPPERWARE BRANDS CORPORATION

                                                                                                                                                                               NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

                                                                                                                                                                                       (UNAUDITED)


     (In millions, except per share data)                                                                        13 Weeks Ended Apr 01, 2017                                                          13 Weeks Ended Mar 26, 2016

                                                                                                Reported                Adj's                Excl Adj's            Reported                       Foreign                Adj's                Restated*
                                                                                                                                                                                               Exchange
                                                                                                                                                                                                Impact                                      Excl Adj's
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ----------

     Segment profit (loss):

     Europe                                                                                                  $19.9                                           $0.7                 b                             $20.6                                          $25.2                                          $0.7                                                                     $25.9

     Asia Pacific                                                                                    40.0                               0.4                  a            40.4                                    36.9                                 (0.6)                              0.5                  a           36.8

     TW North America                                                                                16.4                               0.1                  b            16.5                                    14.6                                 (1.1)                                                  13.5

     Beauty North America                                                                           (0.6)                              1.3                  a             0.7                                   (1.7)                                (0.3)                              1.4                  a          (0.6)

     South America                                                                                   18.2                               0.4                  a,c          18.6                                    13.0                                   1.6                               0.3                 a,c          14.9


                                                                                                     93.9                               2.9                               96.8                                    88.0                                   0.3                               2.2                              90.5


    Unallocated expenses                                                                           (16.4)                                -                            (16.4)                                 (17.4)                                     -                                -                           (17.4)

    Gains on disposal of assets                                                                       0.1                             (0.1)                 d               -                                    0.1                                     -                            (0.1)                 d              -

    Re-engineering and impairment charges                                                           (2.3)                              2.3                  e               -                                  (1.1)                                    -                              1.1                  e              -

    Interest expense, net                                                                          (11.1)                                -                            (11.1)                                 (11.4)                                     -                                -                           (11.4)
                                                                                                    -----                               ---                             -----                                   -----                                   ---                              ---                            -----

    Income before taxes                                                                              64.2                               5.1                               69.3                                    58.2                                   0.3                               3.2                              61.7

    Provision for income taxes                                                                       16.8                               0.8                  f            17.6                                    14.8                                   0.1                               0.7                  f           15.6
                                                                                                     ----                               ---                               ----                                    ----                                   ---                               ---                              ----

    Net income                                                                                               $47.4                                           $4.3                                               $51.7                                          $43.4                                          $0.2                                           $2.5                                  $46.1
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    Net income per common share (diluted)                                                                    $0.93                                          $0.08                                               $1.01                                          $0.86                                     $       -                                         $0.05                                  $0.91
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    * 2017 actual compared with 2016 translated at 2017 exchange rates.
    a Amortization of intangibles of acquired beauty units.
    b Pension settlement costs.
    c As a result of devaluations in the Venezuelan bolivar, the Company had negative impacts of $0.2 million in the first quarter of both 2017 and 2016. These amounts related to expense from re-measuring bolivar denominated net monetary assets at the lower exchange rates at the times of devaluations, along with the impact of recording in income amounts on the balance sheet when the
     devaluations occurred, primarily inventory, at the exchange rates at the time the amounts were made or purchased, rather than the exchange rates in use when they were included in income.
    d Gains on disposal of assets in 2017 relates to an insurance settlement and in 2016 to land held near the Orlando, FL headquarters.
    e In both years, re-engineering and impairment charges were primarily related to severance costs incurred for headcount reduction in several of the Company's operations in connection with changes in its management and organizational structures.
    f Provision for income taxes represents the net tax impact of adjusted amounts.
    See note regarding non-GAAP financial measures in the attached press release.


                                            TUPPERWARE BRANDS CORPORATION

                                   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                                     (UNAUDITED)


    (In millions)                                   13 Weeks Ended             13 Weeks Ended

                                                       April 1,                   March 26,
                                                              2017                        2016
                                                              ----                        ----

    Operating Activities:

    Net cash used in operating
     activities                                                      $(17.6)                           $(7.5)


    Investing Activities:

    Capital expenditures                                    (16.0)                              (9.4)

    Proceeds from disposal of
     property, plant & equipment                               0.3                                 0.4

    Net cash used in investing
     activities                                             (15.7)                              (9.0)


    Financing Activities:

    Dividend payments to
     shareholders                                           (34.7)                             (35.0)

    Repurchase of common stock                               (0.5)                              (0.8)

    Repayment of long-term debt
     and capital lease obligations                           (0.4)                              (0.4)

    Net change in short-term debt                             67.6                                66.7

    Proceeds from exercise of
     stock options                                             2.1                                   -

    Net cash provided by financing
     activities                                               34.1                                30.5


    Effect of exchange rate
     changes on cash and cash
     equivalents                                               4.4                                 4.8
                                                               ---                                 ---

    Net change in cash and cash
     equivalents                                               5.2                                18.8

    Cash and cash equivalents at
     beginning of year                                        93.2                                79.8
                                                              ----                                ----

    Cash and cash equivalents at
     end of period                                                     $98.4                             $98.6
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                                                  TUPPERWARE BRANDS CORPORATION

                                              CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                                           (UNAUDITED)


    (In millions)                                                    Apr 1,             Dec 31,
                                                                        2017                2016
                                                                        ----                ----

    Assets:

    Cash and cash equivalents                                                     $98.4                   $93.2

    Other current assets                                               504.3                     452.1
                                                                       -----                     -----

    Total current assets                                               602.7                     545.3


    Property, plant and equipment, net                                 269.1                     259.8

    Other assets                                                       805.8                     782.7
                                                                       -----                     -----

    Total assets                                                               $1,677.6                $1,587.8
                                                                               ========                ========


    Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:

    Short-term borrowings and current portion
     of long-term debt                                                           $176.8                  $105.9

    Accounts payable and other current
     liabilities                                                       408.3                     441.7
                                                                       -----                     -----

    Total current liabilities                                          585.1                     547.6


    Long-term debt                                                     605.9                     606.0

    Other liabilities                                                  218.9                     221.4

    Total shareholders' equity                                         267.7                     212.8
                                                                       -----                     -----

    Total liabilities and shareholders' equity                                 $1,677.6                $1,587.8
                                                                               ========                ========



                                                                         TUPPERWARE BRANDS CORPORATION

                                                          NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES OUTLOOK RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE

                                                                                April 25, 2017

                                                                                  (UNAUDITED)


                                                   Second Quarter                          Second Quarter

    (In millions, except per
     share data)                                    2016 Actual                           2017 Outlook
                                                    -----------                           ------------

                                                                                            Range

                                                                                Low                         High
                                                                                ---                         ----

    Income before income taxes                                        $70.2                                                 $74.0          $77.4


    Income tax                                                        $17.8                                                 $19.4          $20.3

    Effective Rate                                            25%                                   26%                              26%


    Net Income (GAAP)                                                 $52.4                                                 $54.6          $57.1


    % change from prior year                                                         4%                                     9%
    ------------------------                                                        ---                                     ---


    Adjustments(1):

    Gains on disposal of assets                             (0.8)                                     -                                -

    Re-engineering, impairments
     and pension settlements                                  2.7                                    4.4                               4.4

    Net impact of Venezuelan
     bolivar devaluations                                     3.6                                      -                                -

    Acquired intangible asset
     amortization                                             2.0                                    2.0                               2.0

    Income tax(2)                                           (1.2)                                 (1.2)                            (1.2)
                                                             ----                                   ----                              ----

    Net Income (adjusted)                                             $58.7                                                 $59.8          $62.3


    Exchange rate impact(3)                                   0.8                                      -                                -
                                                              ---                                    ---                              ---

    Net Income (adjusted and
     2016 restated for currency
     changes)                                                         $59.5                                                 $59.8          $62.3


    % change from prior year                                                         1%                                     5%
    ------------------------                                                        ---                                     ---


    Net income (GAAP) per common
     share (diluted)                                                  $1.03                                                 $1.07          $1.12


    % change from prior year                                                         4%                                     9%
    ------------------------                                                        ---                                     ---


    Net Income (adjusted) per
     common share (diluted)                                           $1.16                                                 $1.17          $1.22


    Net Income (adjusted &
     restated) per common share
     (diluted)                                                        $1.18                                                 $1.17          $1.22


    % change from prior year                                                       (1)%                                     3%
    ------------------------                                                        ---                                     ---


    Average number of diluted
     shares (millions)                                       50.7                                   51.1                              51.1
                                                             ====                                   ====                              ====


    (1) Refer to Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of attached release for description of the general nature of adjustment items
    (2) Represents income tax impact of adjustments on an item-by-item basis
    (3) Difference between 2016 actual and 2016 translated at current currency exchange rates


                                                                                                                          TUPPERWARE BRANDS CORPORATION

                                                                                                           NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES OUTLOOK RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE

                                                                                                                                 April 25, 2017

                                                                                                                                   (UNAUDITED)


                                                                                                                                                    Full Year                             Full Year

    (In millions, except per share data)                                                                                                          2016 Actual                         2017 Outlook
                                                                                                                                                  -----------                         ------------

                                                                                                                                                                                        Range

                                                                                                                                                                              Low                    High
                                                                                                                                                                              ---                    ----

    Income before income taxes                                                                                                                                     $301.3                                  $300.3          $307.2


    Income tax                                                                                                                                                      $77.7                                   $78.3           $80.0

    Effective Rate                                                                                                                                         26%                                  26%                26%


    Net Income (GAAP)                                                                                                                                              $223.6                                  $222.0          $227.2


    % change from prior year                                                                                                                                                     (1)%                       2%
    ------------------------                                                                                                                                                      ---                       ---


    Adjustments(1):

    Gains on disposal of assets                                                                                                                                   $(27.3)                                 $(0.1)         $(0.1)

    Re-engineering, impairments and pension settlements                                                                                                   11.0                                  11.8                11.8

    Net impact of Venezuelan bolivar devaluations                                                                                                          4.3                                   0.2                 0.2

    Acquired intangible asset amortization                                                                                                                 7.6                                   7.7                 7.7

    Income tax(2)                                                                                                                                          3.3                                 (3.3)              (3.3)
                                                                                                                                                           ---                                  ----                ----

    Net Income (adjusted)                                                                                                                                          $222.5                                  $238.3          $243.5


    Exchange rate impact(3)                                                                                                                                4.2                                     -                  -
                                                                                                                                                           ---                                   ---                ---

    Net Income (adjusted and 2016 restated for currency changes)                                                                                                   $226.7                                  $238.3          $243.5


    % change from prior year                                                                                                                                                       5%                       7%
    ------------------------                                                                                                                                                      ---                       ---


    Net income (GAAP) per common share (diluted)                                                                                                                    $4.41                                   $4.35           $4.45


    % change from prior year                                                                                                                                                     (1)%                       1%
    ------------------------                                                                                                                                                      ---                       ---


    Net Income (adjusted) per common share (diluted)                                                                                                                $4.39                                   $4.67           $4.77


    Net Income (adjusted & restated) per common share (diluted)                                                                                                     $4.47                                   $4.67           $4.77


    % change from prior year                                                                                                                                                       4%                       7%
    ------------------------                                                                                                                                                      ---                       ---


    Average number of diluted shares (millions)                                                                                                           50.7                                  51.1                51.1
                                                                                                                                                          ====                                  ====                ====


    (1) Refer to Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of attached release for description of the general nature of adjustment items
    (2) Represents income tax impact of adjustments on an item-by-item basis, and in 2016 the benefit of a change in tax law related to an amount previously recorded in equity
    (3) Difference between 2016 actual and 2016 translated at current currency exchange rates


                      TUPPERWARE BRANDS CORPORATION

                ADJUSTED EBITDA AND DEBT/ADJUSTED EBITDA*

                               (UNAUDITED)


                                                   As of and
                                                    for the
                                                      four
                                                   quarters
                                                     ended

                                                   April 1,
                                                        2017
                                                        ----

    Adjusted EBITDA:

    Net income                                                  $227.6

    Add:

    Depreciation and amortization                       57.2

    Gross interest expense                              48.3

    Provision for income taxes                          79.7

    Equity compensation                                 20.9

    Deduct:

    Gains on land sales, insurance
     recoveries, etc.                                 (27.3)
                                                       -----

    Total Adjusted EBITDA                                       $406.4


    Consolidated total debt                                     $782.7

    Divided by adjusted EBITDA                         406.4

    Debt to Adjusted EBITDA Ratio                       1.93
                                                        ====


    * Amounts and calculations are based on the definitions and
     provisions of the Company's $600 million Credit Agreement dated
     September 11, 2013, as amended and restated ("Credit Agreement")
     and, where applicable, are based on the trailing four quarter
     amounts. "Adjusted EBITDA" is calculated as defined for
     "Consolidated EBITDA" in the Credit Agreement.

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