Excluding special items, the ($.11) per share decrease in second quarter 2024 earnings compared to the second quarter of 2023 was driven primarily by lower prices and mix in the Packaging segment ($.87) and Paper segment ($.07), higher operating costs ($.31), higher depreciation expense ($.03), and a higher tax rate ($.03). These items were partially offset by higher volume in the Packaging segment $.94 and Paper segment $.07, lower other converting costs $.07, lower freight and logistics expenses $.06, and ...