date:Dec 11, 2012
nd operating costs. This was partially offset by list pricing actions net of trade spend and lower GA.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 1.1% to $160.7 million compared to $158.9 million in the prior year period. The drivers of Adjusted EBITDA were similar to those of operating income noted above. In addition, the cash impact of hedging activity drove the increase in Adjusted EBITDA. Gains and losses on economic hedging positions are recorded as other (income) expense. For cash flow hedges, the effecti