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TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES INC (TR): restructuring charge — Tootsie Roll expects $11-12M non-cash tax charge in Q4 2024 after board revokes deferred comp plan tax strategy
TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES INC
- Board revoked 2018 authorization to preserve tax deductibility of deferred compensation under Section 162(m) due to IRS interpretations and account growth.
- Non-cash charge of approximately $11-12 million to write off deferred tax assets in Q4 2024.
- Charge will be reflected in 2024 Form 10-K; no future cash expenditures expected beyond loss of deduction.
- Company cites sustained equity market appreciation as reason for increased account balances.