Highlights for the Second Quarter 2023 as compared to the Second Quarter 2022

Net sales increased 22.1% to $950.3 million and Adjusted net Sales increased 19.7%, both driven by strong sales of recently launched products in the outdoor cooking and beauty categories.
Gross margin and Adjusted Gross Margin increased 430 and 370 basis points, respectively, as we benefited from cost tailwinds including inbound freight costs.
Net income decreased 27.6% to $11.9 million. Adjusted Net Income increased 40.4% to $65.2 million.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 40.0% to $113.6 million, or 12.5% of Adjusted Net Sales Cleaning Appliances net sales increased by $2.6 million, or 0.6%, to $413.8 million, compared to $411.2 million in the prior year quarter, driven by growth in the multi-floorcare sub-category and by new product innovation. This increase was partially offset by softness in the North America market, specifically in corded vacuums as consumers shifted towards cordless.
Cooking and Beverage Appliances net sales increased by $139.0 million, or 68.1%, to $343.1 million, compared to $204.0 million in the prior year quarter. This increase was driven by growth in Europe, specifically in the United Kingdom, where we further strengthened our leading market position. Our global growth was also supported by the full quarter of sales of our outdoor grill that launched in the second half of 2022, which continues to perform well across the US and European markets.
Food Preparation Appliances net sales increased by $5.7 million, or 4.1%, to $143.4 million, compared to $137.7 million in the prior year quarter driven by strong sales from our ice cream makers.
Other net sales increased by $24.8 million, or 98.3%, to $50.0 million, compared to $25.3 million in the prior year quarter. This increase was driven by continued strength of the Shark FlexStyle, our new product launch in the beauty category at the end of 2022.