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Exhibit 99.1
 
Cary, NC
Contact:  Shawn Poe, CFO   919-677-4019


Ply Gem Reports Third Quarter 2012 Results


November 9, 2012 - Ply Gem Holdings, Inc. (“Ply Gem” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, today announced financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 29, 2012.  Our 2012 highlights included:
 
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Net sales for the third quarter were $306.2 million, an increase of $8.3 million, or 2.8%, compared to the prior year third quarter of $297.9 million.  Net sales for the first nine months of 2012 were $852.7 million, higher than the prior year by $60.2 million, or 7.6%.
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Our third quarter operating earnings were $27.3 million compared to $25.1 million for the third quarter of 2011. After excluding $9.3 million of buyback expense associated with a significant new customer win in 2011, operating earnings for the nine months ended September 29, 2012 were $59.4 million compared to $45.9 million for the nine months ended October 1, 2011.
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Adjusted EBITDA was $40.7 million for the third quarter of 2012 compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $39.4 million for the third quarter of 2011.  Adjusted EBITDA was $100.1 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2012 compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $88.6 million for the nine months ended October 1, 2011.
 
Gary E. Robinette, President and CEO, said “I continue to be pleased with the positive direction of Ply Gem’s performance during the first nine months of 2012 as demonstrated by sales growth of 7.6% and improved operating earnings and Adjusted EBITDA. We also saw improvement in both our third quarter sales and earnings over the prior year comparable period, which reflect improving market conditions in the residential new construction market, partially offset by softness that existed during the summer months for repair and remodeling products. Even though the market environment was better during the first nine months of this year, we believe the recovery will continue to be slow and choppy for some time. As such, Ply Gem will continue to focus on maintaining a lean overall cost structure while striving to outperform the market across all of our product categories.”
 
“In addition to Ply Gem’s improved operating performance, I am pleased to report that during the third quarter of 2012, Ply Gem successfully completed a refinancing of its existing 13.125% Senior Subordinated Notes with new 9.375% Senior Notes that do not mature until 2017.  This was a very positive transaction for Ply Gem in that it materially extends our long-term debt maturity profile, while reducing our annual cash interest expense by approximately $4.7 million, providing Ply Gem with additional operating liquidity to invest in new products and services to better serve our customers.” concluded Mr. Robinette.

Ply Gem, headquartered in Cary, N.C., is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products in North America. Ply Gem produces a comprehensive product line of vinyl siding, designer accents and skirting, vinyl fencing and vinyl and composite railing, stone veneer and vinyl windows and doors used in both new construction and home repair and remodeling in the United States and Western Canada.  Ply Gem siding brands include Mastic Home Exteriors®, Variform®, NAPCO®, Ply Gem® Stone, Kroy®, Cellwood®, Georgia Pacific, DuraBuilt®, Richwood®, Leaf Relief®, Gutter Warrior and Monticello® Columns. Ply Gem also manufactures vinyl and aluminum soffit and siding accessories, aluminum trim coil, wood windows, aluminum windows, vinyl and aluminum-clad windows and steel and fiberglass doors. Ply Gem windows and patio door brands include Ply Gem® Windows, Mastic® Replacement Windows, Ply Gem® Canada and Great Lakes® Window. The Company’s brands are sold through short-line and two-step distributors, pro dealers, home improvement dealers and big box retailers. Ply Gem employs more than 4,200 people across North America. Visit www.plygem.com for more information.
 
Ply Gem management will host a live webcast on November 9, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. EST to report third quarter results.  To access the webcast, log on to www.plygem.com, click on “Investor Relations”, select “Webcasts” and then click on the webcast link.
 
 
Note: As used herein, the term “Ply Gem” refers to Ply Gem Holdings, Inc. and all its subsidiaries, including Ply Gem Industries, Inc., unless the context indicates otherwise.
This term is used for convenience only and is not intended as a precise description of any of the separate corporations.
 
 
This document and oral statements made from time to time by our representatives may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements are based on the Company’s current plans and expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future activities and results of operations to be materially different from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.  Important factors impacting such forward-looking statements include the availability and cost of raw materials and purchased components, the level of construction and remodeling activity, changes in general economic conditions, the rate of sales growth, and product liability claims and other factors discussed in the Company’s news releases, public statements and/or filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Annual and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.  The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.  For further information, please refer to the reports and filings of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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PLY GEM HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)

   
For the three months ended
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
September 29, 2012
   
October 1, 2011
 
             
             
Net sales
  $ 306,193     $ 297,889  
Cost of products sold
    235,500       232,067  
Gross profit
    70,693       65,822  
Operating expenses:
               
   Selling, general and administrative expenses
    36,684       34,086  
   Amortization of intangible assets
    6,738       6,667  
Total operating expenses
    43,422       40,753  
Operating earnings
    27,271       25,069  
Foreign currency gain
    100       115  
Interest expense
    (27,543 )     (25,194 )
Interest income
    17       18  
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt
    (3,607 )     -  
Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes
    (3,762 )     8  
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
    (89 )     466  
Net loss
  $ (3,673 )   $ (458 )



   
For the nine months ended
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
September 29, 2012
   
October 1, 2011
 
             
             
Net sales
  $ 852,658     $ 792,487  
Cost of products sold
    665,677       631,854  
Gross profit
    186,981       160,633  
Operating expenses:
               
   Selling, general and administrative expenses
    107,423       104,013  
   Amortization of intangible assets
    20,199       20,020  
Total operating expenses
    127,622       124,033  
Operating earnings
    59,359       36,600  
Foreign currency gain
    264       466  
Interest expense
    (78,557 )     (76,593 )
Interest income
    71       82  
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt
    (3,607 )     (27,863 )
Loss before provision for income taxes
    (22,470 )     (67,308 )
Provision for income taxes
    1,579       1,979  
Net loss
  $ (24,049 )   $ (69,287 )


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.


1.           The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations of Ply Gem Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.
 
The selected balance sheet data for the periods presented in Note 4 has been derived from the December 31, 2011 audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company as of September 29, 2012, and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

The Company’s fiscal quarters are based on periods ending on the Saturday of the last week in the quarter.  Therefore the financial results of certain fiscal quarters will not be exactly comparable to the prior and subsequent fiscal quarters.

 
 

 

2.            We define adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) plus interest expense (net of interest income), provision (benefit) for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-cash foreign currency gain/(loss), customer inventory buybacks, restructuring and integration costs, write-off of previously capitalized offering costs, environmental remediation, and gain (loss) on modification or extinguishment of debt.  Other companies may define adjusted EBITDA differently and, as a result, our measure of adjusted EBITDA may not be directly comparable to adjusted EBITDA of other companies.  Management believes that the presentation of adjusted EBITDA included in this press release provides useful information to investors regarding our results of operations because it assists both investors and management in analyzing and benchmarking the performance and value of our business.  The Company has included adjusted EBITDA because it is a key financial measure used by management to (i) assess the Company's ability to service its debt and/or incur debt and meet the Company's capital expenditures requirements; (ii) internally measure the Company's operating performance; and (iii) determine the Company's incentive compensation programs.  In addition, the Company's Senior Secured asset-based revolving credit facility has certain covenants that apply ratios utilizing this measure of adjusted EBITDA.  Although we use adjusted EBITDA as a financial measure to assess the performance of our business, the use of adjusted EBITDA is limited because it does not include certain material costs, such as interest and taxes, necessary to operate our business.   Adjusted EBITDA included in this press release should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, net earnings in accordance with GAAP as a performance measure. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on adjusted EBITDA.

   
Ply Gem Holdings, Inc.
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
For the three months ended
 
   
September 29, 2012
   
October 1, 2011
 
Net loss
  $ (3,673 )   $ (458 )
Interest expense, net
    27,526       25,176  
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
    (89 )     466  
Depreciation and amortization
    13,073       13,471  
Non cash gain on currency transaction
    (100 )     (115 )
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt
    3,607       -  
Customer inventory buyback
    59       314  
Restructuring/integration expense
    339       547  
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 40,742     $ 39,401  


 
   
Ply Gem Holdings, Inc.
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
For the nine months ended
 
   
September 29, 2012
   
October 1, 2011
 
Net loss
  $ (24,049 )   $ (69,287 )
Interest expense, net
    78,486       76,511  
Provision for income taxes
    1,579       1,979  
Depreciation and amortization
    39,579       40,554  
Non cash gain on currency transaction
    (264 )     (466 )
Loss on modification or extinguishment of debt
    3,607       27,863  
Customer inventory buyback
    623       9,977  
Restructuring/integration expense
    535       1,453  
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 100,096     $ 88,584  

 
3.           Long-term debt amounts in the selected balance sheets at September 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011 consisted of the following:
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
September 29, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
             
Senior secured asset based revolving credit facility
  $ 55,000     $ 55,000  
8.25% Senior secured notes due 2018, net of
               
   unamortized early tender premium and
               
   discount of $42,194 and $40,641, respectively
    797,806       759,359  
13.125% Senior subordinated notes due 2014, net of
               
   unamortized discount of $2,689
    -       147,311  
9.375% Senior unsecured notes due 2017, net of
               
    unamortized discount of $10,036
    149,964       -  
    $ 1,002,770     $ 961,670  

 
 
 

 
 
4.           The following is a summary of selected balance sheet amounts at September 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011:
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
September 29, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 28,091     $ 11,700  
Accounts receivable, less allowances
    155,496       109,515  
Inventories
    99,514       104,805  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    13,761       13,272  
Property and equipment, net
    97,063       99,845  
Intangible assets, net
    101,093       121,148  
Goodwill
    392,717       391,467  
Accounts payable
    74,913       50,090  
Long-term debt
    1,002,770       961,670  
Stockholder's deficit
    (299,312 )     (277,322 )