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Foundation Building Materials, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results

2017 Fourth Quarter Highlights

Net sales of $516.8 million, an increase of 11.8% compared to the prior year period
Earnings per share of $1.77 and Adjusted earnings per share(1) of $0.19
Net income of $75.9 million, compared to a net loss of $8.8 million in the prior year period
Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $36.9 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin(1) of 7.1%
Completed two acquisitions in the quarter

2017 Full Year Highlights

Record net sales of $2,060.9 million, an increase of 48.0% compared to the prior year
Base business net sales increased $44.4 million, an increase of 5.8% compared to the prior year
Earnings per share of $1.99 and Adjusted earnings per share(1) of $0.35
Net income of $82.5 million, compared to a net loss of $28.4 million in the prior year
Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $150.1 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin(1) of 7.3%
Completed 10 acquisitions adding 19 branches across the U.S. and Canada

Tustin, CA, February 27, 2018 (Business Wire) - Foundation Building Materials, Inc. (NYSE: FBM), one of the largest specialty building product distributors of wallboard, suspended ceiling systems and mechanical insulation in North America, today reported fourth quarter and full year 2017 financial results.
“2017 was a milestone year for Foundation Building Materials as we completed our first year as a publicly traded company, posted record financial results, and significantly expanded our geographic footprint in the markets we serve,” said Ruben Mendoza, President and CEO. “We recorded solid fourth quarter financial performance, highlighted by year-over-year net sales growth of 11.8%, earnings per share of $1.77 compared to a net loss per share of $0.29 in the prior year period and adjusted earnings per share(1) of $0.19 compared to a loss of $0.09 per share in the prior year. While base business net sales expanded $4.0 million, or 2.1%, our sustained pricing discipline led to aggregate price increases across our business segments and consolidated gross margins of 29.7%, a record level of profitability for our company.”

2017 Fourth Quarter Results

Consolidated net sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2017, were $516.8 million compared to $462.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2016, representing an increase of $54.6 million, or 11.8%. Net sales from acquired branches and those that were strategically combined with existing branches increased by $50.6 million period over period. Base business net sales increased $4.0 million, or 2.1%, for the quarter ended December 31, 2017, compared to the quarter ended December 31, 2016.
Consolidated gross profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2017, was $153.6 million compared to $132.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2016, representing an increase of $21.3 million, or 16.2%. This increase was primarily due to higher sales volume and contributions from 2017 acquisitions. Gross margin for the quarter ended December 31, 2017, was 29.7% compared to 28.6% for the quarter ended December 31, 2016. This increase in gross margin was primarily due to an increase in margins in wallboard and suspended ceiling systems.

(1) Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per share are non-GAAP measures. See the supplementary schedules at the end of this press release for a discussion of how we define and calculate these measures, why we believe they are important and a reconciliation thereof to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Adjusted EBITDA margin represents Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales.
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Selling, general, and administrative, or SG&A, expenses for the quarter ended December 31, 2017, were $117.5 million compared to $110.1 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2016, representing an increase of $7.4 million. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses were 22.7% for the quarter ended December 31, 2017, compared to 23.8% for the quarter ended December 31, 2016. The decrease in SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to lower transaction costs and improved operating efficiencies.
Net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2017, was $75.9 million, or $1.77 per diluted share, which was an increase of $84.7 million, compared to a net loss of $8.8 million, or $0.29 net loss per share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2016. Net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2017, increased primarily due to the passage of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017, which decreased the Company’s undiscounted liability under its Tax Receivable Agreement by $68.0 million from $203.8 million at September 30, 2017 to $135.8 million at December 31, 2017.
Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $36.9 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin(1) was 7.1% for the quarter ended December 31, 2017.
2017 Fourth Quarter Segment Results

Specialty Building Products (“SBP”). SBP net sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2017, were $443.7 million compared to $400.5 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2016, representing an increase of $43.2 million, or 10.8%. Net sales from acquired branches that were strategically combined with existing branches increased by $39.2 million period-over-period. The increase in SBP net sales is primarily due to contributions from acquisitions and higher net sales from wallboard and complementary and other products.

SBP gross profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2017, was $133.2 million compared to $115.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2016, representing an increase of $18.2 million, or 15.8%. SBP gross profit increased with higher sales volume and contributions from 2017 acquisitions. SBP gross margin for the quarter ended December 31, 2017, was 30.0% compared to 28.7% for the quarter ended December 31, 2016. The increase in SBP gross margin was primarily due to the Company's disciplined pricing approach and improved purchasing power.
Mechanical Insulation (“MI”). MI net sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2017, were $73.1 million compared to $61.7 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2017, representing an increase of $11.4 million, or 18.4%. The increase was primarily due to higher net sales to industrial end markets.

MI gross profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2017, was $20.5 million compared to $17.3 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2016, representing an increase of $3.2 million, or 18.6%. The increase was primarily due to higher sales volume. MI gross margin was 28.0% for both the quarter ended December 31, 2017, and the quarter ended December 31, 2016.
2017 Full Year Results

Consolidated net sales for the year ended December 31, 2017, were $2,060.9 million compared to $1,392.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, representing an increase of $668.4 million, or 48.0%. Net sales from acquired branches and existing branches that were strategically combined contributed $624.0 million of the increase. Base business net sales increased $44.4 million, or 5.8% year-over-year, due to continued organic growth initiatives.
Consolidated gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2017, was $597.9 million compared to $396.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, representing an increase of $201.1 million, or 50.7%. The increase in gross profit was primarily due to the increase in sales volume and contributions from acquisitions. Consolidated gross margin for the year ended December 31, 2017 was 29.0% compared to 28.5% for the year ended December 31, 2016.
SG&A expenses were $461.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to $328.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, representing an increase of $132.8 million, or 40.4%. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses were 22.4% for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to 23.6% for the year ended December 31, 2016. The decrease in SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to lower transaction costs and improved operating efficiencies.
For the year ended December 31, 2017, net income was $82.5 million, or $1.99 per diluted share, an increase of $110.9 million, compared to a net loss of $28.4 million, or $0.95 net loss per share for the year ended December 31, 2016.





(1) Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per share are non-GAAP measures. See the supplementary schedules at the end of this press release for a discussion of how we define and calculate these measures, why we believe they are important and a reconciliation thereof to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Adjusted EBITDA margin represents Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales.
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Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $150.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 and Adjusted EBITDA margin(1) was 7.3%.
2017 Full Year Segment Results

SBP. SBP net sales for the year ended December 31, 2017, were $1,790.1 million compared to $1,293.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, representing an increase of $496.6 million, or 38.4%. Net sales from acquired branches and existing branches that were strategically combined contributed $452.2 million of the net sales increase, primarily due to the acquisition of Winroc-SPI in August 2016. SBP base business net sales also increased by $44.4 million, or 5.8%, due to market share gains in the Company's wallboard and suspended ceiling systems and also in complementary and other products.

SBP gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2017, was $522.2 million compared to $371.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, representing an increase of $150.5 million, or 40.5%. SBP gross profit increased with higher sales volume from both acquired and base business branches. SBP gross margin for the year ended December 31, 2017 was 29.2% compared to 28.7% for the year ended December 31, 2016. The increase in gross margin was primarily due to continued pricing discipline across the markets the Company serves and improved purchasing power.

MI. MI net sales for the year ended December 31, 2017, were $270.8 million compared to $99.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2016. The Company entered the mechanical insulation market as a result of the Winroc-SPI acquisition in August 2016; therefore, there was a shorter period of sales in this segment during the prior year.

MI gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2017, was $75.7 million compared to $25.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, representing an increase of $50.6 million. The increase in MI gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to the year ended December 31, 2016, is primarily due to the timing of the Winroc-SPI acquisition in August 2016 and reflects a partial year of results in 2016. MI gross margin for the year ended December 31, 2017, was 27.9% as compared to 25.3% for the year ended December 31, 2016. Excluding the adjustment for fair market value adjustments of $0.1 million and $2.3 million in the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, MI gross margin for the year ended December 31, 2017 was 28.0% as compared to 27.7% for the year ended December 31, 2016. Excluding the impact of the fair value adjustments, the 30 basis point increase in MI gross margin was primarily due to operational efficiencies.

Acquisitions

Foundation Building Materials supplements organic growth with strategic acquisitions. During 2017, the Company completed 10 acquisitions totaling 19 branches. The 10 acquisitions contributed $78.4 million of net sales for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Expected Debt Refinancing

The Company is actively exploring the refinancing of its $575.0 million senior secured term notes, or Notes, which currently carry a coupon rate of 8.25%. In the third quarter of 2018, the premium prepayment of these Notes will decrease, and the Company will have opportunities to refinance the Notes, which could provide estimated annual cash interest savings of $10.0 million to $15.0 million. As Foundation Building Materials continues to optimize its capital structure and operating efficiencies, the Company expects its generation of cash flow to improve, which will allow Foundation Building Materials to further reduce its leverage in the next couple of years.
Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

In conjunction with this release, Foundation Building Materials, Inc. will host a conference call today, Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. Ruben Mendoza, President and Chief Executive Officer, John Gorey, Chief Financial Officer, and John Moten, Vice President Investor Relations will host the call.
The call can be accessed three ways:
At the FBM website: www.fbmsales.com in the Investors section of the Company’s website;
By telephone: For both listen only participants and those who wish to take part in the question and answer portion of the call, the telephone dial-in number in the U.S. is (877) 407-9039. For participation outside the U.S., the dial-in number is (201) 689-8470; and
Audio Replay: A replay of the call will be available beginning at 12:00 PM Eastern Time on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, and ending 11:59 PM Eastern Time March 6, 2018. Dial-in numbers for U.S. based participants are (844) 512-2921. Participants outside the U.S. should use the replay dial-in number of (412) 317-6671. All callers will be required to provide the Conference ID of 13675754.

(1) Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per share are non-GAAP measures. See the supplementary schedules at the end of this press release for a discussion of how we define and calculate these measures, why we believe they are important and a reconciliation thereof to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Adjusted EBITDA margin represents Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales.
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About Foundation Building Materials

Foundation Building Materials is a specialty building products distributor of wallboard, suspended ceiling systems, and mechanical insulation throughout North America. Based in Tustin, California, the Company employs more than 3,700 people and operates more than 220 branches across the U.S. and Canada.
Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “project,” “plan,” or words or phrases with similar meaning. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors outside of our control, that may cause our business, strategy or actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements.  We do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law. Investors are referred to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Reports on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for additional information regarding the risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.

Contact Information:

Investor Relations:
John Moten
Foundation Building Materials, Inc.
657-900-3200
Investors@fbmsales.com

Media Relations:
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
Jed Repko or Ed Trissel
212-355-4449


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FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 
Three Months Ended December 31, (Unaudited)
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2017
2016
 
2017
2016
Net sales
$
516,769

$
462,194

 
$
2,060,902

$
1,392,509

Cost of goods sold
363,134

329,937

 
1,463,041

995,704

Gross profit
153,635

132,257

 
597,861

396,805

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative
117,490

110,089

 
461,564

328,847

Depreciation and amortization
19,698

17,773

 
76,850

51,378

Total operating expenses
137,188

127,862

 
538,414

380,225

Income from operations
16,447

4,395

 
59,447

16,580

Interest expense
(15,877
)
(15,309
)
 
(61,071
)
(52,511
)
Other income (expense), net
68,083

(7,265
)
 
81,502

(7,172
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
68,653

(18,179
)
 
79,878

(43,103
)
Income tax benefit
(7,239
)
(9,375
)
 
(2,602
)
(14,733
)
Net income (loss)
$
75,892

$
(8,804
)
 
$
82,480

$
(28,370
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) per share data:
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
1.77

$
(0.29
)
 
$
1.99

$
(0.95
)
Diluted
$
1.77

$
(0.29
)
 
$
1.99

$
(0.95
)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
42,865,407

29,974,239

 
41,486,496

29,974,239

Diluted
42,890,114

29,974,239

 
41,490,653

29,974,239



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FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share data)
 
December 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Assets
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
12,101

 
$
28,552

Accounts receivable—net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,651 and $5,685, respectively
280,023

 
261,686

Other receivables
59,462

 
52,845

Inventories
184,436

 
157,991

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
12,636

 
12,516

Total current assets
548,658

 
513,590

Property and equipment, net
151,408

 
144,387

Intangible assets, net
189,770

 
215,381

Goodwill
458,737

 
437,935

Other assets
5,604

 
9,692

Total assets
$
1,354,177

 
$
1,320,985

Liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
156,345

 
$
119,788

Accrued payroll and employee benefits
21,158

 
26,956

Accrued taxes
7,790

 
9,151

Tax receivable agreement
15,892

 

Other current liabilities
41,093

 
49,613

Total current liabilities
242,278

 
205,508

Asset-based revolving credit facility
47,486

 
208,469

Long-term portion of notes payable, net
534,379

 
525,487

Tax receivable agreement
119,912

 

Deferred income taxes, net
17,819

 
26,867

Other liabilities
13,639

 
26,138

Total liabilities
975,513

 
992,469

Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stockholders' equity:
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; 0 shares issued

 

Common stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 190,000,000 shares; 42,865,407 and 29,974,239 shares issued, respectively
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     Additional paid-in capital
330,113

 
364,815

     Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
46,184

 
(36,296
)
     Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
2,354

 
(3
)
          Total stockholders' equity
378,664

 
328,516

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
1,354,177

 
$
1,320,985



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FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIALS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2017
2016
Cash flows from operating activities:


Net income (loss)
$
82,480

$
(28,370
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:


     Depreciation
30,582

16,487

     Amortization of intangible assets
46,268

34,891

     Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount
9,910

5,950

     Inventory fair value purchase accounting adjustment
814

6,469

     Loss on extinguishment of debt

5,354

     Provision for doubtful accounts
2,095

1,608

     Stock-based compensation
2,199


     Reduction in tax receivable agreement liability
(68,033
)

     Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments, net
(13,059
)
6,952

     Loss on disposal of property and equipment
276

1,791

     Deferred income taxes
(6,081
)
(17,669
)
     Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:


          Accounts receivable
1,115

5,985

          Other receivables
(4,078
)
(13,220
)
          Inventories
(16,359
)
(9,727
)
          Prepaid expenses and other current assets
260

(3,588
)
          Other assets
2,980

(800
)
          Accounts payable
25,975

(21,622
)
          Accrued payroll and employee benefits
(6,015
)
3,931

          Accrued taxes
(1,385
)
3,392

          Other liabilities
(12,683
)
35,316

Net cash provided by operating activities
77,261

33,130

Cash flows from investing activities:


     Purchases of property and equipment
(29,760
)
(30,473
)
     Payment of net working capital adjustments related to acquisitions
(405
)

     Proceeds from net working capital adjustments related to acquisitions
8,602


     Proceeds from the disposal of fixed assets
2,586

587

     Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(77,961
)
(401,919
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(96,938
)
(431,805
)
Cash flows from financing activities:


     Proceeds from asset-based revolving credit facility
400,239

456,469

     Repayments of asset-based revolving credit facility
(561,509
)
(318,000
)
     Principal borrowings on long-term debt

645,000

     Principal payments on long-term debt

(397,369
)
     Debt issuance costs

(34,406
)
     Principal repayment of capital lease obligations
(2,837
)
(1,175
)
     Issuance of common stock
163,952


     Capital contributions
2,997

66,205


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     Capital distributions

(67
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
2,842

416,657

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
384

(92
)
Net (decrease) increase in cash
(16,451
)
17,890

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
28,552

10,662

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
12,101

$
28,552




Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:


Cash paid for income taxes
$
4,129

$
4,448

Cash paid for interest
$
50,866

$
19,745

Cash paid during the period for early debt repayment penalty
$

$
1,600

Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:


Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax
$
2,970

$
1,461

Assets acquired under capital lease
$
670

$
3,196

Goodwill adjustment for purchase price allocation
$
519

$
1,210

Tax receivable agreement
$
203,837

$

Embedded derivative in issued notes
$

$
6,200

Notes received for disposals of equipment
$
134

$






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FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIALS, INC.
NET SALES BY SEGMENT AND PRODUCT LINE AND SEGMENT GROSS PROFIT AND GROSS MARGIN
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016 (Unaudited)
(in thousands)

 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
$
 
%
SBP Segment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Wallboard(1)
$
172,910

39.0
%
 
$
153,410

38.3
%
 
$
19,500

 
12.7
%
     Suspended ceiling systems
80,895

18.2
%
 
73,641

18.4
%
 
7,254

 
9.9
%
     Metal framing
67,925

15.3
%
 
63,579

15.9
%
 
4,346

 
6.8
%
     Complementary and other products(1)
121,943

27.5
%
 
109,834

27.4
%
 
12,109

 
11.0
%
Total SBP net sales
$
443,673

100.0
%
 
$
400,464

100.0
%
 
$
43,209

 
10.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MI Segment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Commercial and industrial insulation
$
58,179

79.6
%
 
$
47,802

77.4
%
 
$
10,377

 
21.7
%
     Non-insulation products
14,917

20.4
%
 
13,928

22.6
%
 
989

 
7.1
%
Total MI net sales
$
73,096

100.0
%
 
$
61,730

100.0
%
 
$
11,366

 
18.4
%
Total net sales
$
516,769

 
 
$
462,194

 
 
$
54,575

 
11.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit - SBP
$
133,152

 
 
$
114,981

 
 
$
18,171

 
15.8
%
Gross profit - MI
20,483

 
 
17,276

 
 
3,207

 
18.6
%
Total gross profit
$
153,635

 
 
$
132,257

 
 
$
21,378

 
16.2
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross margin - SBP
30.0
%

 
28.7
%

 
1.3
%
 
 
Gross margin - MI
28.0
%
 
 
28.0
%
 
 
%
 
 
Total gross margin
29.7
%
 
 
28.6
%
 
 
1.1
%
 
 
(1) For the year ended December 31, 2017, certain product classification categories have changed. Wallboard accessories have been reclassified from "Wallboard" to "Complementary and other products." All prior periods presented have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.



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FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIALS, INC.
NET SALES BY SEGMENT AND PRODUCT LINE AND SEGMENT GROSS PROFIT AND GROSS MARGIN
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016
(in thousands)

 
Year Ended December 31,
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
$
 
%
SBP Segment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Wallboard(1)
$
701,467

39.2
%
 
$
525,044

40.6
%
 
$
176,423

 
33.6
%
     Suspended ceiling systems
328,815

18.3
%
 
191,964

14.8
%
 
136,851

 
71.3
%
     Metal framing
280,410

15.7
%
 
219,994

17.0
%
 
60,416

 
27.5
%
     Complementary and other products(1)
479,422

26.8
%
 
356,494

27.6
%
 
122,928

 
34.5
%
Total SBP net sales
$
1,790,114

100.0
%
 
$
1,293,496

100.0
%
 
$
496,618

 
38.4
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MI Segment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Commercial and industrial insulation
$
206,668

76.3
%
 
$
75,929

76.7
%
 
$
130,739

 
172.2
%
     Non-insulation products
64,120

23.7
%
 
23,084

23.3
%
 
41,036

 
177.8
%
Total MI net sales
$
270,788

100.0
%
 
$
99,013

100.0
%
 
$
171,775

 
173.5
%
Total net sales
$
2,060,902

 
 
$
1,392,509

 
 
$
668,393

 
48.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit - SBP
$
522,189

 
 
$
371,715

 
 
$
150,474

 
40.5
%
Gross profit - MI
75,672

 
 
25,090

 
 
50,582

 
201.6
%
Total gross profit
$
597,861

 
 
$
396,805

 
 
$
201,056

 
50.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross margin - SBP
29.2
%
 
 
28.7
%
 
 
0.5
%
 
 
Gross margin - MI
27.9
%
 
 
25.3
%
 
 
2.6
%
 
 
Total gross margin
29.0
%
 
 
28.5
%
 
 
0.5
%
 
 
(1) For the year ended December 31, 2017, certain product classification categories have changed. Wallboard accessories have been reclassified from "Wallboard" to "Complementary and other products." All prior periods presented have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.



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FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIALS, INC.
BASE BUSINESS AND ACQUIRED AND COMBINED NET SALES
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016 (Unaudited) AND
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016 (Unaudited)
(in thousands)

 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
$
 
%
Base business (1)
$
194,875

 
$
190,912

 
$
3,963

 
2.1
%
Acquired and combined (2)
321,894

 
271,282

 
50,612

 
18.7
%
Net sales
$
516,769

 
$
462,194

 
$
54,575

 
11.8
%
(1) Represents net sales from branches that were owned by us since January 1, 2016 and branches that were opened by us during such period.
(2) Represents branches acquired and combined after January 1, 2016, primarily as a result of our strategic combination of branches.

 
Year Ended December 31,
 
Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
$
 
%
Base business (1)
$
815,987

 
$
771,571

 
$
44,416

 
5.8
%
Acquired and combined (2)
1,244,915

 
620,938

 
623,977

 
100.5
%
Net sales
$
2,060,902

 
$
1,392,509

 
$
668,393

 
48.0
%
(1) Represents net sales from branches that were owned by us since January 1, 2016 and branches that were opened by us during such period.
(2) Represents branches acquired and combined after January 1, 2016, primarily as a result of our strategic combination of branches.


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FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIALS, INC.
BASE BUSINESS AND ACQUIRED AND COMBINED NET SALES BY SEGMENT AND PRODUCT
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016 (Unaudited) AND
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017 AND 2016 (Unaudited)
(in thousands)

 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2016
 
Base Business Net Sales Increase
 
Acquired and Combined Net Sales Increase
 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2017
 
Total Net Sales % Increase
Base Business Net Sales % Increase (1)
 
Acquired and Combined Net Sales % Increase(2)
(in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wallboard
$
153,410

 
$
1,266

 
$
18,234

 
$
172,910

 
12.7
%
1.6
%
 
24.4
%
Suspended ceiling systems
73,641

 
562

 
6,692

 
80,895

 
9.9
%
2.1
%
 
14.1
%
Metal framing
63,579

 
739

 
3,607

 
67,925

 
6.8
%
2.2
%
 
12.2
%
Complementary and other products
109,834

 
1,395

 
10,714

 
121,943

 
11.0
%
2.7
%
 
18.6
%
SBP net sales
400,464

 
3,962

 
39,247

 
443,673

 
10.8
%
2.1
%
 
18.7
%
MI net sales
61,730

 

 
11,366

 
73,096

 
18.4
%
%
 
18.4
%
Total net sales
$
462,194

 
$
3,962

 
$
50,613

 
$
516,769

 
11.8
%
2.1
%
 
18.7
%
Average daily net sales
$
7,455

 
$
64

 
$
816

 
$
8,335

 
11.8
%
2.1
%
 
18.7
%
(1) Represents base business net sales increase as a percentage of base business net sales for the three months ended December 31, 2016.
(2) Represents as acquired and combined net sales increase as a percentage of acquired and combined net sales for the three months ended December 31, 2016.


 
Year Ended December 31, 2016
 
Base Business Net Sales Increase
 
Acquired and Combined Net Sales Increase
 
Year Ended December 31, 2017
 
Total Net Sales % Increase
Base Business Net Sales % Increase(1)
 
Acquired and Combined Net Sales % Increase(2)
(in thousands)

 

 

 

 


 

Wallboard
$
525,044

 
$
14,085

 
$
162,338

 
$
701,467

 
33.6
%
4.3
%
 
81.0
%
Suspended ceiling systems
191,964

 
11,510

 
125,341

 
328,815

 
71.3
%
11.3
%
 
139.3
%
Metal framing
219,994

 
5,669

 
54,747

 
280,410

 
27.5
%
4.1
%
 
66.5
%
Complementary and other products
356,494

 
13,152

 
109,776

 
479,422

 
34.5
%
6.3
%
 
73.5
%
SBP net sales
1,293,496

 
44,416

 
452,202

 
1,790,114

 
38.4
%
5.8
%
 
86.6
%
MI net sales
99,013

 

 
171,775

 
270,788

 
173.5
%
%
 
173.5
%
Total net sales
$
1,392,509

 
$
44,416

 
$
623,977

 
$
2,060,902

 
48.0
%
5.8
%
 
100.5
%
Average daily net sales
$
5,482

 
$
200

 
$
2,496

 
$
8,178

 
49.2
%
6.6
%
 
102.1
%
(1) Represents base business net sales increase in the year ended December 31, 2017 as a percentage of base business net sales for the year ended December 31, 2016.
(2) Represents acquired and combined net sales increase in the year ended December 31, 2017 as a percentage of acquired and combined net sales for the year ended December 31, 2016.


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Non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) Financial Measures

In addition to results under GAAP, this press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures, including EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted earnings per share ("EPS"), which are provided as supplemental measures of financial performance. These measures are not required by, or presented in accordance with, GAAP. We calculate EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest expense, income tax benefit (expense), depreciation and amortization. We calculate Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA before unrealized (gains) losses on derivative financial instruments, IPO and public company readiness expenses, stock-based compensation, non-recurring adjustments such as non-cash purchase accounting adjustments, losses on the disposal of property and equipment, hurricane related costs, transaction costs, management fees and changes in the value of the tax receivable agreement liability. We calculate Adjusted net income as net income (loss) before unrealized (gains) losses on derivative financial instruments, IPO and public company readiness expenses, stock-based compensation, non-recurring adjustments such as non-cash purchase accounting adjustments, losses on the disposal of property and equipment, hurricane related costs, transaction costs, management fees and changes in the value of the tax receivable agreement liability and the effect of income taxes related to these adjustments. We calculate Adjusted EPS as Adjusted net income on a per weighted average share outstanding basis.

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted EPS are presented because they are important metrics used by management as a means by which it assesses financial performance. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted EPS are also frequently used by analysts, investors and other interested parties to evaluate companies in our industry. These measures, when used in conjunction with related GAAP financial measures, provides investors with an additional financial analytical framework that may be useful in assessing our company and its results of operations.

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted EPS have certain limitations. These measures should not be considered as alternatives to net income and earnings per share, or as any other measure of financial performance derived in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted EPS also should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items. Additionally, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted EPS are not intended to be liquidity measures. Other companies, including other companies in our industry, may not use these measures or may calculate these measures differently than we do, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures.


















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The following is a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the nearest GAAP measure, net income (loss) (unaudited):
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
2017
2016
(in thousands)
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
75,892

$
(8,804
)
Interest expense, net
15,851

15,303

Income tax benefit
(7,239
)
(9,375
)
Depreciation and amortization
19,698

17,773

EBITDA
104,202

14,897

 
 
 
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative financial instrument
(14
)
7,271

IPO and public company readiness expenses
157


Stock-based compensation
220


Non-cash purchase accounting effects(a)
(127
)
96

Loss on disposal of property and equipment
73

1,548

Transaction costs(b)
411


Management fees(c)

903

Decrease in TRA liability(d)
(68,033
)

Adjusted EBITDA
$
36,889

$
24,715

Adjusted EBITDA margin(e)
7.1
%
5.3
%


(a)
Adjusts for the effect of the purchase accounting step-up in the value of inventory to fair value recognized in cost of goods sold as a result of acquisitions.
(b)
Represents one-time, third-party advisor costs related to our acquisitions in the period, including fees to financial advisors, accountants, attorneys and other professionals.
(c)
Represents fees paid to former private equity sponsors for services provided pursuant to past management agreements. These fees are no longer being incurred.
(d)
Related to adjustment in liability related to the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017. See Note 19, Tax Receivable Agreement, to the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.
(e)
Adjusted EBITDA margin represents Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales.


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Year Ended December 31,
 
2017
2016
(in thousands)
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
82,480

$
(28,370
)
Interest expense, net
60,984

52,487

Income tax benefit
(2,602
)
(14,733
)
Depreciation and amortization
76,850

51,378

EBITDA
217,712

60,762

 
 
 
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative financial instrument
(13,059
)
7,123

IPO and public company readiness expenses
5,085


Stock-based compensation
2,198


Non-cash purchase accounting effects(a)
815

6,469

Loss on disposal of property and equipment
275

1,791

Hurricane related costs(b)
430


Transaction costs(c)(d)
4,298


Management fees(e)
353

3,622

Decrease in TRA liability(f)
(68,033
)

Adjusted EBITDA
$
150,074

$
79,767

Adjusted EBITDA margin(g)
7.3
%
5.7
%


(a)
Adjusts for the effect of the purchase accounting step-up in the value of inventory to fair value recognized in cost of goods sold as a result of acquisitions.
(b)
Represents costs related to payroll and inventory resulting from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
(c)
Represents one-time, third-party advisor costs related to our acquisitions in the period, including fees to financial advisors, accountants, attorneys and other professionals.
(d)
Certain amounts have been reclassified for the three months ended March 31, 2017, to make our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA consistent for the year ended December 31, 2017.
(e)
Represents fees paid to former private equity sponsors for services provided pursuant to past management agreements. These fees are no longer being incurred.
(f)
Related to adjustment in liability related to the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017. See Note 19, Tax Receivable Agreement, to the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.
(g)
Adjusted EBITDA margin represents Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales.








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The following is a reconciliation of Adjusted net income (loss) to the nearest GAAP measure, net income (loss)(unaudited):
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
2017
2016
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
75,892

$
(8,804
)
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative financial instrument
(14
)
7,271

IPO and public company readiness expenses
157


Stock-based compensation
220


Non-cash purchase accounting effects(a)
(127
)
96

Loss on disposal of property and equipment
73

1,548

Transaction costs(b)
411


Management fees(c)

903

Decrease in TRA liability(d)
(68,033
)

Tax effect of adjustments(e)
(278
)
(3,790
)
Adjusted net income (loss)
$
8,301

$
(2,776
)
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) per share data as reported:
 
 
Basic
$
1.77

$
(0.29
)
Diluted
$
1.77

$
(0.29
)
Earnings (loss) per share data as adjusted:
 
 
Basic
$
0.19

$
(0.09
)
Diluted
$
0.19

$
(0.09
)
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
Basic
42,865,407

29,974,239

Diluted
42,890,114

29,974,239

(a)
Adjusts for the effect of the purchase accounting step-up in the value of inventory to fair value recognized in cost of goods sold as a result of acquisitions.
(b)
Represents one-time, third-party advisor costs related to our acquisitions in the period, including fees to financial advisors, accountants, attorneys and other professionals.
(c)
Represents fees paid to former private equity sponsors for services provided pursuant to past management agreements. These fees are no longer being incurred.
(d)
Related to adjustment in liability related to the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017. See Note 19, Tax Receivable Agreement, to the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.
(e)
Represents the tax effect of the adjustments to reflect corporate income taxes.


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Year Ended December 31,
 
2017
2016
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
82,480

$
(28,370
)
Unrealized (gain) loss on derivative financial instrument
(13,059
)
7,123

IPO and public company readiness expenses
5,085


Stock-based compensation
2,198


Non-cash purchase accounting effects(a)
815

6,469

Loss on disposal of property and equipment
275

1,791

Hurricane related costs(b)
430


Transaction costs(c)(d)
4,298


Management fees(e)
353

3,622

Decrease in TRA liability(f)
(68,033
)

Tax effect of adjustments(g)
(152
)
(7,336
)
Adjusted net income (loss)
$
14,690

$
(16,701
)
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) per share data as reported:
 
 
Basic
$
1.99

$
(0.95
)
Diluted
$
1.99

$
(0.95
)
Earnings (loss) per share data as adjusted:
 
 
Basic
$
0.35

$
(0.56
)
Diluted
$
0.35

$
(0.56
)
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
Basic
41,486,496

29,974,239

Diluted
41,490,653

29,974,239

(a)
Adjusts for the effect of the purchase accounting step-up in the value of inventory to fair value recognized in cost of goods sold as a result of acquisitions.
(b)
Represents costs related to payroll and inventory resulting from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
(c)
Represents one-time, third-party advisor costs related to our acquisitions in the period, including fees to financial advisors, accountants, attorneys and other professionals.
(d)
Certain amounts have been reclassified for the three months ended March 31, 2017 to make our presentation of Adjusted net income (loss) consistent.
(e)
Represents fees paid to former private equity sponsors for services provided pursuant to past management agreements. These fees are no longer being incurred.
(f)
Related to adjustment in liability related to the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017. See Note 19, Tax Receivable Agreement, to the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.
(g)
Represents the tax effect of the adjustments to reflect corporate income taxes.



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