General Mills posted a fourth-quarter operating loss of $2.1 billion, but the headline number masks underlying operational strength. The loss stems largely from a $1 billion non-cash valuation hit tied to the planned sale of the company's Brazil business, along with $1.8 billion in goodwill and brand impairment charges driven by higher discount rates. Strip out those items, and adjusted operating profit reached $705 million, up 13% in constant currency. The contrast highlights how non-cash charges can obscure operational trends in a single reporting period.

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