date:Feb 08, 2014
his year's fourth quarter compared to last year's fourth quarter, positively affecting EPS by approximately $0.01.
Income from operations (EBIT) was $57.1 million, or 6.8% of sales, compared to EBIT of $59.2 million, or 7.9% of sales, in last year's fourth quarter. Carrying costs of $5.3 million related to the acquired Hostess assets negatively affected EBIT margin by 60 basis points in the fourth quarter this year.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) for t