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Exhibit 99.1
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Constellation Delivers Strong Start to Fiscal 2023
Beer Business Achieves Double-Digit Net Sales and Operating Income Growth
Advances Capital Allocation Priorities Completing Share Repurchase Goal
Net
Sales
Operating
Income
Net Income (Loss)
Attributable to CBI
Earnings Before
Interest & Taxes
(EBIT)
Diluted Net Income
(Loss) Per Share
Attributable to CBI
(EPS)
Diluted EPS
Excluding Canopy
First Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Highlights (1) | In millions, except per share data
Reported$2,363$816$390NA$2.06NA
% Change17%NM143%NA143%NA
Comparable$2,363$793$504$740$2.66$2.90
% Change17%10%10%9%14%16%
(1) Definitions of reported and comparable, as well as reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures, are contained elsewhere in this news release.
NA=Not Applicable NM=Not Meaningful
HIGHLIGHTS
Generates reported basis EPS of $2.06 and comparable basis EPS of $2.66, including Canopy equity losses of $0.24; excluding Canopy equity losses, achieves comparable basis EPS of $2.90
Beer Business achieves double-digit net sales and operating income growth and strong depletion growth driven by continued solid performance from Modelo Especial and Corona Extra
Wine and Spirits Business delivers net sales and depletion growth driven by strong performance of higher-end brands including Meiomi, Kim Crawford, SIMI, The Prisoner Wine Company, High West Whiskey, and Casa Noble Tequila
Generates $758 million of operating cash flow, an increase of 6%, and $562 million of free cash flow

Updates fiscal 2023 reported basis EPS outlook to $10.50 - $10.80 and affirms comparable basis EPS outlook of $11.20 - $11.50; including shares repurchased through June 2022 and digital business acceleration investments
Affirms fiscal 2023 operating cash flow target of $2.6 - $2.8 billion and free cash flow projection of $1.3 - $1.4 billion
Returns $1.3 billion to shareholders in share repurchases through June 2022, including previously announced $500 million accelerated share repurchase
Declares quarterly cash dividend of $0.80 per share Class A and $0.72 per share Class B common stock


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"We're pleased with our strong start to the fiscal year. Across the business we're driving consumer demand for our exceptional portfolio of premium, high-end products while executing strong financial and operational performance."
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"Our solid business fundamentals and excellent operating performance are driving strong free cash flow results, which has enabled us to accelerate progress against one of our key capital allocation priorities with the completion of our share repurchase goal."
Bill NewlandsGarth Hankinson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
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beer
ShipmentsDepletionsNet Sales
Operating
Income
Three Months Ended | In millions; branded product, 24-pack, 12-ounce case equivalents
May 31, 202299.5$1,898.2$762.8
May 31, 202184.8$1,572.0$673.1
% Change17.3%8.7%21%13%
HIGHLIGHTS
Constellation’s Beer Business posted depletion growth of almost 9%, driven by the continued explosive performance of Modelo Especial and resilient growth from Corona Extra. Depletion volume selling days were flat year-over-year.
In IRI channels, our Beer Business significantly outpaced the entire beer category, as well as high-end beer; Constellation was the #1 share gainer in the U.S. beer industry in total, adding 1.4 market dollar share points, and carrying 4 of the top 15 share gaining high-end brands.
Modelo Especial achieved more than 15% depletion growth and continued to be the #1 brand in the high-end and #1 brand share gainer in the entire U.S. beer category in IRI dollar sales.
Modelo Chelada remains the #1 chelada in the U.S. beer market posting more than 39% depletion growth and expanding its share to more than half of the entire chelada segment.
Corona Extra reported depletion growth of over 4% and remained the #2 import share gainer and #3 brand in the high-end in IRI channels.
Pacifico posted depletion growth of more than 21% as the brand regained distribution with increased brown glass availability.

Operating margin decreased 260 basis points to 40.2%, as benefits from favorable pricing, foreign currency, and marketing and SG&A as a percent of net sales were more than offset by increased COGS driven by expected higher raw material, transportation, brewery, and depreciation costs.
The Beer Business continues to expect net sales and operating income growth of 7 - 9% and 2 - 4%, respectively, for fiscal 2023 reflecting the strong performance of the core beer portfolio.
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wine and spirits
ShipmentsDepletionsNet SalesOperating
Income
Three Months Ended | In millions; branded product, 9-liter case equivalents
May 31, 20226.8$465.0$91.0
May 31, 20216.7$454.5$104.2
% Change1.5%1.2%2%(13%)
HIGHLIGHTS
Constellation's Wine and Spirits Business posted positive depletion growth driven by double-digit growth for Meiomi, The Prisoner Wine Company, High West Whiskey, and Casa Noble Tequila.
In IRI channels, our Wine and Spirits Business outperformed the total U.S. wine and spirits category and gained share.
Our fine wine and crafts spirits portfolio (Aspira) achieved 16% depletion growth, with The Prisoner Wine Company, High West Whiskey, and Casa Noble Tequila growing significantly ahead of their corresponding categories.
Our Wine and Spirits Business innovation strategy continued to gain traction as Meiomi Red Blend became the second largest new product contributor in the wine category; Meiomi continues to outperform in IRI channels, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Blend, and Pinot Noir holding the top 3 share gaining positions in the ultra premium segment.

Operating margin decreased 330 basis points to 19.6% as benefits from favorable mix and pricing were more than offset by increased COGS primarily driven by higher raw material and transportation costs, increased G&A and planned increased marketing spend.
The Wine and Spirits Business continues to expect fiscal 2023 reported net sales decline of 1 - 3% and operating income growth of 4 - 6%.

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outlook
The table sets forth management's current EPS expectations for fiscal 2023 compared to fiscal 2022 actual results, on a reported basis, a comparable basis, and a comparable basis excluding Canopy equity earnings (losses) and related activities.
Reported BasisComparable Basis
FY23 EstimateFY22 ActualFY23 Estimate (Excl. Canopy)FY22 ActualFY22 Actual
(Excl. Canopy)
Fiscal Year Ending February 28$10.50 - $10.80$(0.22)$11.20 - $11.50$10.20$10.99
Fiscal 2023 Guidance Assumptions:
Beer: net sales growth 7 - 9%; operating income growth 2 - 4%
Wine and Spirits: net sales decline 1 - 3% and operating income growth 4 - 6%
Interest expense: approximately $350 - $360 million
Tax rate: reported approximately 21.5%; comparable excluding Canopy equity earnings impact approximately 20%

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding: approximately 186.5 million; includes shares repurchased through June 2022
Operating cash flow: $2.6 - $2.8 billion
Capital expenditures: $1.3 - $1.4 billion, including approximately $1.2 billion targeted for Mexico beer operations expansion, optimization, and/or construction activities
Free cash flow: $1.3 - $1.4 billion
The reported basis EPS guidance includes the fiscal 2023 year to date Canopy equity earnings and related activities impact. Our guidance does not reflect future changes in the fair value of the company’s investment in Canopy’s warrants and convertible debt securities. Additionally, the company continues to evaluate the future potential equity earnings impact from the Canopy equity method investment and related activities and, as such, these items have been excluded from the guidance assumptions noted above.

BEER BUSINESS CAPITAL EXPANSION
The company plans to invest in the next increment of capacity in Mexico that will provide the long-term flexibility needed to support the expected future growth of its high-end Mexican beer portfolio. As previously announced, total capital expenditures for the Beer Business are expected to be $5.0 billion to $5.5 billion over fiscal 2023 to fiscal 2026, with the majority of the spend expected to occur in the first three years of that timeframe. The investment will support the addition of up to 30 million hectoliters of modular capacity and includes the construction of a new brewery in Southeast Mexico in the state of Veracruz, as well as continued expansion, optimization, and/or construction at the company's existing sites in Nava and Obregon.


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canopy
Constellation’s share of Canopy’s equity earnings (losses) and related activities were as follows:
Reported
Basis
Comparable
Basis
Three Months Ended I In millions
May 31, 2022
$(165.0)$(52.0)
May 31, 2021
$(155.8)$(44.3)

Constellation has recognized a $556 million unrealized net loss in reported basis results since the initial Canopy investment in November 2017; a $22 million decrease in the fair value of our Canopy investment was recognized for first quarter of fiscal 2023.

QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
On June 29, 2022, Constellation’s board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.80 per share of Class A Common Stock and $0.72 per share of Class B Convertible Common Stock, payable on August 24, 2022, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 10, 2022.
A copy of this news release, including the attachments and other financial information that may be discussed during the call, will be available on our investor relations website, ir.cbrands.com, prior to the call.










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SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITIES
Corona Helping To Protect Our Beaches
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Corona is committed to bringing together communities across America to refresh our beaches by removing one million pounds of plastic by the brand's 100th birthday in 2025. Through high-impact cleanups and internal plastic reduction, Corona eliminated over 570,000 pounds of plastic from 30 beaches nationwide in the first year of the Protect Our Beaches initiative, which is more than 50% of the overall goal. As the brand launches year two with more beach clean-ups and upcycled-plastic merchandise collaborations, the mission is succeeding in building awareness around social and environmental change to keep Corona's place, the beach, clean for years to come. Learn more about the brand’s efforts here.
Recognizing Environmental Sustainability Best Practices At Our Facilities
Across our company, the spirit of environmental stewardship is not only embraced, but embedded into our ways of working as a part of our strategic pillar to deliver on bold Environmental, Social, and Governance goals that are good for the world and good business. We recognize this work through our annual Environmental Sustainability Awards process, which honors extraordinary initiatives that drive business value and demonstrate meaningful commitment to enhancing our environmental stewardship. The recipients of the 2021 Environmental Sustainability Awards were the Nava Brewery, whose comprehensive environmental sustainability initiatives spanned all categories and whose state-of-the-art brewery is an industry benchmark in technology, efficiency, and quality, and Awatere Hills Vineyard, awarded for implementing an impressive ecosystem project to eradicate a highly invasive pest plant – Chilean Needle Grass – that negatively impacts animal welfare in the Marlborough region. Learn more about our sustainability efforts here.
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ABOUT CONSTELLATION BRANDS

At Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B), our mission is to build brands that people love because we believe sharing a toast, unwinding after a day, celebrating milestones, and helping people connect, are Worth Reaching For. It’s worth our dedication, hard work, and the bold calculated risks we take to deliver more for our consumers, trade partners, shareholders, and communities in which we live and work. It’s what has made us one of the fastest-growing large CPG companies in the U.S. at retail, and it drives our pursuit to deliver what’s next.

Today, we are a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Every day, people reach for our high-end, iconic imported beer brands such as Corona Extra, Corona Light, Corona Premier, Modelo Especial, Modelo Negra, and Pacifico, our fine wine and craft spirits brands, including The Prisoner Wine Company, Robert Mondavi Winery, Casa Noble Tequila, and High West Whiskey, and our premium wine brands such as Meiomi and Kim Crawford.

But we won’t stop here. Our visionary leadership team and passionate employees from barrel room to boardroom are reaching for the next level, to explore the boundaries of the beverage alcohol industry and beyond. Join us in discovering what’s Worth Reaching For.

To learn more, visit www.cbrands.com and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
MEDIA CONTACTSINVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACTS
Mike McGrew773-251-4934michael.mcgrew@cbrands.comPatty Yahn-Urlaub585-678-7483patty.yahn-urlaub@cbrands.com
Amy Martin585-678-7141amy.martin@cbrands.comJoseph Suarez773-551-4397joseph.suarez@cbrands.com
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Reported basis (“reported”) are amounts as reported under generally accepted accounting principles. Comparable basis (“comparable”) are amounts which exclude items that affect comparability (“comparable adjustments”), as they are not reflective of core operations of the segments. The company’s measure of segment profitability excludes comparable adjustments, which is consistent with the measure used by management to evaluate results. The company discusses various non-GAAP measures in this news release. Financial statements, as well as supplemental schedules and tables reconciling non-GAAP measures, together with definitions of these measures and the reasons management uses these measures, are included in this news release.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements made under the heading Outlook and all statements other than statements of historical fact set forth in this news release regarding the company's business strategy, future operations, business, and financial position, expected net sales and operating income, projected costs and expenses, expected effective tax rates and anticipated tax liabilities, estimated diluted EPS and shares outstanding, expected capital expenditures, operating cash flow, and free cash flow, future payments of dividends, amount, manner, and timing of share repurchases under the share repurchase authorization, consumer demand, ESG goals and efforts, and prospects, plans, and objectives of management, as well as information concerning expected actions of third parties, are forward-looking statements (collectively, “Projections”) that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by the Projections.
During the current quarter, Constellation Brands may reiterate the Projections. Prior to the start of the company’s quiet period, which will begin at the close of business on August 31, 2022, the public can continue to rely on the Projections as still being Constellation Brands’ current expectations on the matters covered, unless the company publishes a notice stating otherwise. During Constellation Brands’ quiet period, the Projections should not be considered to constitute the company’s expectations and should be considered historical, speaking as of prior to the quiet period only and not subject to update by the company.
The Projections are based on management’s current expectations and, unless otherwise noted, do not take into account the impact of any future acquisition, investment, merger, or any other business combination, divestiture, restructuring or other strategic business realignments, financing or share repurchase that may be completed after the issuance of this release, potential common stock declassification, or incremental contingent consideration payment paid or specific amount of incremental contingent consideration payment received in association with divestitures. The Projections should not be construed in any manner as a guarantee that such results will in fact occur.
In addition to the risks and uncertainties of ordinary business operations, the Projections of the company contained in this news release are subject to risk uncertainty, and possible variance from management's expectations regarding:
water, agricultural and other raw material, and packaging material supply, production, and/or shipment difficulties could adversely affect our ability to supply our customers;
inflationary pressures and our ability to pass along rising costs to consumers through increased selling prices;
actual impact to supply, production levels, and costs from global supply chain logistics, transportation challenges, wildfires, and severe weather events, due to, among other reasons, actual supply chain and transportation performance and the actual severity and geographical reach of wildfires and severe weather events;
actual balance of supply and demand for our products and percentage of our portfolio distributed through any particular distributor;
actual demand, net sales, channel proportions, and volume trends for our products;
beer operations expansion, optimization, and/or construction activities, scope, capacity, costs (including impairments), capital expenditures, and timing due to, among other reasons, market conditions, our cash and debt position, receipt of required regulatory approvals in accordance with expected dates and terms, results of discussions with government officials in Mexico, the actual amount of non-recoverable brewery construction assets and other costs, and other factors determined by management;
duration and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including but not limited to new variants, vaccine efficacy and immunization rates, closures of non-essential businesses, which may include our manufacturing facilities, and other associated governmental containment actions, and the increase in cyber-security attacks that have occurred while non-production employees work remotely;
impact of the military conflict in Ukraine and associated geopolitical tensions and responses, including on inflation, supply chains, commodities, energy, and cyber-security;
amount, timing, and source of funds for any share repurchases, exact duration of share repurchase programs, and number of shares outstanding;
amount and timing of future dividends which are subject to the determination and discretion of our Board of Directors and may be impacted if our ability to use cash flow to fund dividends is affected by unanticipated increases in total net debt, we are unable to generate cash flow at anticipated levels, or we fail to generate expected earnings;
fair value of and accuracy of projections relating to the Canopy investment, including any potential future impairment thereof;
amount of contingent consideration, if any, received in divestitures depending upon actual future brand performance;
expected impacts of wine and spirits portfolio refinement activities;
accuracy of supply projections, including relating to beer operations expansion, optimization, and construction activities, wine and spirits operating activities, product inventory levels, and glass sourcing;
operating cash flow, free cash flow, effective tax rate, and capital expenditures to support long-term growth;
accuracy of projections associated with market opportunities, new products, and previously announced acquisitions, investments, and divestitures;
general economic, geopolitical, domestic, international, and regulatory conditions, world financial market instability, recession, health epidemics or pandemics, unanticipated environmental liabilities and costs, or enhanced competitive activities;
changes to international trade agreements, tariffs, accounting standards, elections, assertions, or policies, tax laws, or other governmental regulations, and other factors which could impact the company’s reported financial position, results of operations, effective tax rate, or accuracy of any associated Projections;
changes in interest rates and the inherent unpredictability of currency fluctuations, commodity prices, and raw materials; and
other factors and uncertainties disclosed in the company’s filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2022, which could cause actual future performance to differ from current expectations.
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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions)
(unaudited)
May 31,
2022
February 28,
2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$101.8 $199.4 
Accounts receivable879.9 899.0 
Inventories1,656.4 1,573.2 
Prepaid expenses and other664.1 658.1 
Total current assets3,302.2 3,329.7 
Property, plant, and equipment6,163.3 6,059.6 
Goodwill7,915.1 7,862.4 
Intangible assets2,765.7 2,755.2 
Equity method investments2,534.0 2,688.7 
Securities measured at fair value172.3 191.4 
Deferred income taxes2,334.8 2,351.5 
Other assets653.7 617.3 
Total assets$25,841.1 $25,855.8 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings$124.0 $323.0 
Current maturities of long-term debt575.1 605.3 
Accounts payable874.6 899.2 
Other accrued expenses and liabilities792.1 871.3 
Total current liabilities2,365.8 2,698.8 
Long-term debt, less current maturities10,278.2 9,488.2 
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities1,638.6 1,621.0 
Total liabilities14,282.6 13,808.0 
CBI stockholders’ equity11,231.4 11,731.9 
Noncontrolling interests327.1 315.9 
Total stockholders’ equity11,558.5 12,047.8 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$25,841.1 $25,855.8 
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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
May 31,
2022
May 31,
2021
Sales$2,540.7 $2,188.3 
Excise taxes(177.5)(161.8)
Net sales2,363.2 2,026.5 
Cost of product sold(1,108.2)(907.2)
Gross profit1,255.0 1,119.3 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses(438.6)(378.3)
Impairment of brewery construction in progress (665.9)
Operating income (loss)816.4 75.1 
Income (loss) from unconsolidated investments(187.9)(899.2)
Interest expense(88.5)(86.7)
Loss on extinguishment of debt(15.3)— 
Income (loss) before income taxes524.7 (910.8)
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes(125.4)13.5 
Net income (loss)399.3 (897.3)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(9.8)(10.8)
Net income (loss) attributable to CBI$389.5 $(908.1)
Net income (loss) per common share attributable to CBI:
Basic – Class A Common Stock$2.09 $(4.74)
Basic – Class B Convertible Common Stock$1.89 $(4.31)
Diluted – Class A Common Stock$2.06 $(4.74)
Diluted – Class B Convertible Common Stock$1.89 $(4.31)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic – Class A Common Stock165.335 170.602 
Basic – Class B Convertible Common Stock23.206 23.247 
Diluted – Class A Common Stock189.333 170.602 
Diluted – Class B Convertible Common Stock23.206 23.247 
Cash dividends declared per common share:
Class A Common Stock$0.80 $0.76 
Class B Convertible Common Stock$0.72 $0.69 
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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
May 31,
2022
May 31,
2021
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income (loss)$399.3 $(897.3)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Unrealized net (gain) loss on securities measured at fair value22.4 745.1 
Deferred tax provision (benefit)21.5 (98.7)
Depreciation92.7 76.0 
Stock-based compensation16.8 16.0 
Equity in (earnings) losses of equity method investees and related activities, net of distributed earnings165.5 154.1 
Noncash lease expense21.6 19.7 
Amortization of debt issuance costs and loss on extinguishment of debt17.7 2.7 
Impairment of brewery construction in progress 665.9 
Gain (loss) on settlement of pre-issuance hedge contracts20.7 — 
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from purchase and sale of business:
Accounts receivable17.2 (136.7)
Inventories(83.0)(82.3)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets93.7 (11.7)
Accounts payable94.5 224.1 
Deferred revenue26.2 130.5 
Other accrued expenses and liabilities(166.2)(61.7)
Other(2.4)(29.7)
Total adjustments358.9 1,613.3 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities758.2 716.0 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of property, plant, and equipment(196.6)(113.9)
Purchase of business, net of cash acquired(37.2)— 
Investments in equity method investees and securities (8.5)
Proceeds from sale of assets6.5 0.8 
Proceeds from sale of business 5.0 
Other investing activities0.5 — 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(226.8)(116.6)
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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
May 31,
2022
May 31,
2021
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt1,846.8 6.3 
Principal payments of long-term debt(1,084.7)(7.4)
Net proceeds from (repayments of) short-term borrowings(199.0)— 
Dividends paid(149.3)(146.7)
Purchases of treasury stock(1,007.6)(400.8)
Proceeds from shares issued under equity compensation plans14.0 12.5 
Payments of minimum tax withholdings on stock-based payment awards(10.4)(9.8)
Payments of debt issuance, debt extinguishment, and other financing costs(25.8)— 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests(11.2)(10.6)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(627.2)(556.5)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(1.8)0.3 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(97.6)43.2 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period199.4 460.6 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$101.8 $503.8 

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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUMMARIZED SEGMENT AND INCOME (LOSS) FROM UNCONSOLIDATED INVESTMENTS INFORMATION
(in millions)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
May 31,
2022
May 31,
2021
Percent
Change
Beer
Segment net sales$1,898.2 $1,572.0 21 %
Segment gross profit$1,019.5 $893.7 14 %
% Net sales53.7 %56.9 %
Segment operating income (loss)$762.8 $673.1 13 %
% Net sales40.2 %42.8 %
Wine and Spirits
Wine net sales$404.1 $397.7 %
Spirits net sales60.9 56.8 %
Segment net sales$465.0 $454.5 %
Segment gross profit$211.1 $207.5 %
% Net sales45.4 %45.7 %
Segment operating income (loss)$91.0 $104.2 (13 %)
% Net sales19.6 %22.9 %
Segment income (loss) from unconsolidated investments$1.5 $1.3 15 %
Corporate Operations and Other
Segment operating income (loss)$(61.3)$(54.5)(12 %)
Segment income (loss) from unconsolidated investments$(2.0)$(0.6)NM
Canopy equity earnings (losses) (1)
$(52.0)$(44.3)(17 %)
Consolidated operating income (loss)$816.4 $75.1 NM
Comparable Adjustments(23.9)647.7 (104 %)
Comparable operating income (loss)$792.5 $722.8 10 %
Consolidated income (loss) from unconsolidated investments$(187.9)$(899.2)79 %
Comparable Adjustments135.4 855.6 (84 %)
Comparable income (loss) from unconsolidated investments$(52.5)$(43.6)(20 %)
Consolidated EBIT (2)
$740.0 $679.2 %
(1)
We recognize our equity in earnings (losses) for Canopy Growth Corporation ("Canopy") on a two-month lag. The summarized financial information below represents 100% of Canopy’s reported results, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. (“GAAP”), and converted from Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars using the applicable weighted average exchange rates.
Three Months Ended
May 31,
2022
May 31,
2021
Percent
Change
Net sales $88.2 $117.3 (25 %)
Gross profit (loss)$(125.7)$7.7 NM
% Net sales NM6.6 %
Operating income (loss)$(418.2)$(184.2)(127 %)
% Net sales NM(157.0)%
(2)
See reconciliation of the applicable non-GAAP financial measures on page 12.

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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL SHIPMENT AND DEPLETION INFORMATION
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
May 31,
2022
May 31,
2021
Percent
Change
Beer
(in millions, branded product, 24-pack, 12-ounce case equivalents)
Shipments99.5 84.8 17.3 %
Depletions (1)
8.7 %
Wine and Spirits
(in millions, branded product, 9-liter case equivalents)
Shipments6.8 6.7 1.5 %
U.S. Domestic shipments5.8 6.0 (3.3 %)
Depletions (1)
1.2 %
(1)
Depletions represent U.S. domestic distributor shipments of our respective branded products to retail customers, based on third-party data.
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CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)

We report our financial results in accordance with GAAP. However, non-GAAP financial measures, as defined in the reconciliation tables below, are provided because we use this information in evaluating the results of our core operations and/or internal goal setting. In addition, we believe this information provides investors valuable insight on underlying business trends and results in order to evaluate year-over-year financial performance. See the tables below for supplemental financial data and corresponding reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures for the periods presented. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, or superior to, our reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Please refer to our investor relations website at ir.cbrands.com/financial-information/financial-history-non-gaap for a more detailed description and further discussion of these non-GAAP financial measures.
Three Months Ended May 31, 2022Three Months Ended May 31, 2021Percent
Change -
Reported
Basis
(GAAP)
Percent
Change -
Comparable
Basis
(Non-GAAP)
Reported
Basis
(GAAP)
Comparable
Adjustments
Comparable
Basis
(Non-GAAP)
Reported
Basis
(GAAP)
Comparable
Adjustments
Comparable
Basis
(Non-GAAP)
Net sales$2,363.2 $2,363.2 $2,026.5 $2,026.5 17 %17 %
Cost of product sold(1,108.2)$(24.4)(907.2)$(18.1)
Gross profit1,255.0 (24.4)$1,230.6 1,119.3 (18.1)$1,101.2 12 %12 %
Selling, general, and administrative expenses(438.6)0.5 (378.3)(0.1)
Impairment of brewery construction in progress— (665.9)665.9
Operating income (loss)816.4 (23.9)$792.5 75.1 647.7 $722.8 NM10 %
Income (loss) from unconsolidated investments(187.9)135.4 (899.2)855.6 
EBIT$740.0 $679.2 NA9 %
Interest expense(88.5)(86.7)
Loss on extinguishment of debt(15.3)15.3 — 
Income (loss) before income taxes524.7 126.8 $651.5 (910.8)1,503.3 $592.5 158 %10 %
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes (1)
(125.4)(12.5)13.5 (138.1)
Net income (loss)399.3 114.3 (897.3)1,365.2 
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(9.8)(10.8)
Net income (loss) attributable to CBI$389.5 $114.3 $503.8 $(908.1)$1,365.2 $457.1 143 %10 %
EPS (2)
$2.06 $0.60 $2.66 $(4.74)$6.97 $2.33 143 %14 %
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted (3)
189.333 189.333 170.602 25.281 195.883 
Gross margin53.1 %52.1 %55.2 %54.3 %
Operating margin34.5 %33.5 %3.7 %35.7 %
Effective tax rate23.9 %21.2 %1.5 %21.0 %
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Three Months Ended May 31, 2022Three Months Ended May 31, 2021
Comparable AdjustmentsAcquisitions,
Divestitures,
and Related
Costs
Restructuring
and Other Strategic Business Development Costs (4)
Other (5)
TotalAcquisitions,
Divestitures,
and Related
Costs
Restructuring
and Other Strategic Business Development Costs (4)
Other (5)
Total
Cost of product sold$(1.0)$— $25.4 $24.4 $— $(2.6)$20.7 $18.1 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses$1.6 $(1.4)$(0.7)$(0.5)$1.0 $(0.9)$— $0.1 
Impairment of brewery construction in progress$— $— $— $— $— $— $(665.9)$(665.9)
Operating income (loss)$0.6 $(1.4)$24.7 $23.9 $1.0 $(3.5)$(645.2)$(647.7)
Income (loss) from unconsolidated investments$(0.4)$(100.9)$(34.1)$(135.4)$(1.6)$(24.6)$(829.4)$(855.6)
Loss on extinguishment of debt$— $— $(15.3)$(15.3)$— $— $— $— 
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes (1)
$1.0 $4.2 $7.3 $12.5 $(0.2)$1.8 $136.5 $138.1 
Net income (loss) attributable to CBI$1.2 $(98.1)$(17.4)$(114.3)$(0.8)$(26.3)$(1,338.1)$(1,365.2)
EPS (2)
$0.01 $(0.52)$(0.09)$(0.60)$— $(0.13)$(6.83)$(6.97)
(1)    The effective tax rate applied to each Comparable Adjustment amount is generally based upon the jurisdiction in which the Comparable Adjustment was recognized. For the three months ended May 31, 2021, the (provision for) benefit from income taxes primarily includes a net income tax provision recognized as a result of a legislative update in Switzerland.
(2)    May not sum due to rounding as each item is computed independently. The comparable adjustments and comparable basis diluted net income (loss) per share are calculated on a fully dilutive basis. (3)
(3)    For the three months ended May 31, 2021, we have excluded the following weighted average common shares outstanding from the calculation of diluted net income (loss) per common share, as the effect of including these would have been anti-dilutive, in millions:
Class B Convertible Common Stock23.247 
Stock-based awards, primarily stock options2.034 
(4)    For the three months ended May 31, 2022, and May 31, 2021, restructuring and other strategic business development costs consist predominantly of equity losses from Canopy largely related to costs designed to improve their organizational focus, streamline operations, and align product capability with projected demand.
(5)    For the three months ended May 31, 2022, other consists primarily of (i) an unrealized net loss from the mark to fair value of our investment in Canopy, (ii) a loss on extinguishment of debt, and (iii) costs associated with Canopy equity earnings (losses), partially offset by a net gain from the mark to fair value of undesignated commodity derivative contracts. For the three months ended May 31, 2021, adjustments consist primarily of (i) an unrealized net loss from the mark to fair value of our investment in Canopy, (ii) an impairment of long-lived assets in connection with certain assets at the Mexicali Brewery, (iii) costs associated with Canopy equity earnings (losses), and (iv) a net income tax provision recognized as a result of a legislative update in Switzerland, partially offset by a net gain from the mark to fair value of undesignated commodity derivative contracts.
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RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (continued)
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)

Canopy Equity Earnings (Losses) and Related Activities (“Canopy EIE”)
Canopy EIE non-GAAP financial measures are provided because management uses this information to monitor our investment in Canopy. In addition, we believe this information provides investors valuable insight on underlying business trends and results in order to evaluate year-over-year financial performance.
Three Months Ended
May 31,
2022
May 31,
2021
Equity earnings (losses) and related activities - reported basis, Canopy EIE (GAAP) (1)
$(165.0)$(155.8)
Comparable Adjustments (2)(3)
113.0 111.5 
Equity earnings (losses) and related activities - comparable basis, Canopy EIE (Non-GAAP)(52.0)(44.3)
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes (3)
7.2 9.6 
Net income (loss) attributable to CBI - comparable basis, Canopy EIE (Non-GAAP)$(44.8)$(34.7)

Three Months Ended
May 31,
2022
May 31,
2021
EPS - reported basis, Canopy EIE (GAAP)$(0.78)$(0.70)
Comparable Adjustments - Canopy EIE (Non-GAAP)0.53 0.50 
EPS - comparable basis, Canopy EIE (Non-GAAP) (4)
$(0.24)$(0.18)

Three Months Ended
May 31, 2022May 31, 2021
Income (loss) before income taxes
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes (3)
Effective tax rate (5)
Income (loss) before income taxes
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes (3)
Effective tax rate (5)
Reported basis (GAAP)$524.7 $(125.4)23.9 %$(910.8)$13.5 1.5 %
Comparable Adjustments - (Non-GAAP)126.8 (12.5)1,503.3 (138.1)
Comparable basis (Non-GAAP)651.5 (137.9)21.2 %592.5 (124.6)21.0 %
Comparable basis, Canopy EIE (Non-GAAP)(52.0)7.2 (44.3)9.6 
Comparable basis, excluding Canopy EIE (Non-GAAP)$703.5 $(145.1)20.6 %$636.8 $(134.2)21.1 %

Three Months Ended
May 31,
2022
May 31,
2021
EPS - comparable basis (Non-GAAP) (6)
$2.66 $2.33 
Comparable basis, Canopy EIE (Non-GAAP)0.24 0.18 
EPS - comparable basis, excluding Canopy EIE (Non-GAAP) (4)
$2.90 $2.51 
(1)
Equity earnings (losses) and related activities are included in income (loss) from unconsolidated investments.
(2)
Comparable Adjustments, Canopy EIE include: restructuring and other strategic business development costs, unrealized net (gain) loss from the mark to fair value of securities measured at fair value and related activities, acquisition costs, and other (gains) losses.
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(3)
The Comparable Adjustment effective tax rate applied to each Comparable Adjustment amount is generally based upon the jurisdiction in which the adjustment was recognized. The benefit from income taxes effective tax rate applied to our Canopy equity earnings (losses) and related activities is generally based on the tax rates of the legal entities that hold our investment.
(4)
May not sum due to rounding as each item is computed independently. The comparable adjustments and comparable basis diluted net income per share are calculated on a fully dilutive basis.
(5)
Effective tax rate is not considered a GAAP financial measure, for purposes of this reconciliation, we derived the reported GAAP measure based on GAAP results, which serves as the basis for the reconciliation to the comparable non-GAAP financial measure.
(6)
See reconciliation of the applicable non-GAAP financial measures on page 12.

EPS GuidanceRange for the Year Ending February 28, 2023
Forecasted EPS - reported basis (GAAP)$10.50 $10.80 
Acquisitions, divestitures, and related costs (1)
0.05 0.05 
Restructuring and other strategic business development costs (2)
0.53 0.53 
Other (3)
(0.12)(0.12)
Comparable basis, Canopy EIE (Non-GAAP)0.24 0.24 
Forecasted EPS - comparable basis, excluding Canopy EIE (Non-GAAP) (4)
$11.20 $11.50 

Actual for the Year Ended February 28, 2022
EPS - reported basis (GAAP)$(0.22)
Acquisitions, divestitures, and related costs (1)
(0.24)
Restructuring and other strategic business development costs (2)
0.32 
Other (3)
10.32 
EPS - comparable basis (Non-GAAP) (4)
10.20 
Comparable basis, Canopy EIE (Non-GAAP)0.80 
EPS - comparable basis, excluding Canopy EIE (Non-GAAP) (4)
$10.99 
(1)
Acquisitions, divestitures, and related costs include: (4)
Estimated for the Year Ending February 28, 2023Actual for the Year Ended February 28, 2022
Transition services agreements activity$0.06 $0.08 
My Favorite Neighbor transaction, integration, and other acquisition-related costs$0.02 $— 
Gain on the remeasurement of our previously held equity method investments$(0.03)$(0.07)
Canopy equity (earnings) losses and related activities comparable adjustments$— $0.02 
Net gain on sale of unconsolidated investment$— $(0.25)
Net income tax provision recognized for the reversal of valuation allowances$— $(0.02)
Net (gain) loss on sale of business$— $(0.01)
(2)
For the year ending February 28, 2023, and year ended February 28, 2022, restructuring and other strategic business development costs primarily consist of equity losses from Canopy largely related to costs designed to improve their organizational focus, streamline operations, and align product capability with projected demand. For the year ended February 28, 2022, restructuring and other strategic business development costs were partially offset by a net income tax benefit recognized as a result of an intra-entity transfer of assets.
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(3)
Other includes: (4)
Estimated for the Year Ending February 28, 2023Actual for the Year Ended February 28, 2022
Unrealized net (gain) loss from mark to fair value of our investment in Canopy$0.12 $8.33 
Loss on extinguishment of debt$0.09 $0.11 
Canopy equity (earnings) losses and related activities comparable adjustments$0.01 $(0.66)
Net (gain) loss from mark to fair value of undesignated commodity derivative contracts$(0.10)$(0.29)
Impairment of brewery construction in progress$— $3.08 
Adjustments related to a prior period acquisition$— $0.08 
Net income tax provision recognized as a result of a legislative update in Switzerland$— $0.06 
Net loss on change in estimated fair value of contingent liabilities associated with prior period acquisitions$— $0.04 
Unconsolidated investments, other$— $(0.35)
Net flow through of reserved inventory$— $(0.05)
Property tax settlement$— $(0.04)
(4)
May not sum due to rounding as each item is computed independently. The comparable adjustments and comparable basis diluted net income per share are calculated on a fully dilutive basis.

Free Cash Flow Guidance
Free cash flow, as defined in the reconciliation below, is considered a liquidity measure and is considered to provide useful information to investors about the amount of cash generated, which can then be used, after required debt service and dividend payments, for other general corporate purposes. A limitation of free cash flow is that it does not represent the total increase or decrease in the cash balance for the period. Free cash flow should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, or superior to, cash flow from operating activities prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Range for the Year
Ending February 28, 2023
Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)$2,600.0 $2,800.0 
Purchase of property, plant, and equipment(1,300.0)(1,400.0)
Free cash flow (Non-GAAP)$1,300.0 $1,400.0 
Three Months Ended
May 31,
2022
May 31,
2021
Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)$758.2 $716.0 
Purchase of property, plant, and equipment(196.6)(113.9)
Free cash flow (Non-GAAP)$561.6 $602.1 
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