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Exhibit 99
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MASCO CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2020 RESULTS

Key Results

Sales increased 16 percent to $2.0 billion; in local currency, sales increased 15 percent
Operating profit for the quarter increased 47 percent to $424 million; adjusted operating profit increased 43 percent to $425 million
Operating margin increased 460 basis points to 21.4 percent; adjusted operating margin increased 400 basis points to 21.4 percent
Earnings per share from continuing operations increased 88 percent to $1.05 per share; adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations increased 73 percent to $1.04 per share

LIVONIA, Mich. (October 28, 2020) - Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of branded home improvement and building products, reported its third quarter results.

“In the face of an uncertain and dynamic environment, we delivered an exceptional quarter while maintaining our top priority of employee safety,” said Masco President and CEO, Keith Allman. “I could not be prouder of our entire organization. These results demonstrate our ability to execute and the strength of our team. We leveraged strong demand and focused cost control to deliver profitable growth,” said Allman.

2020 Third Quarter Commentary

On a reported basis, compared to third quarter 2019:
Net sales increased 16 percent to $2.0 billion; in local currency, net sales increased 15 percent
In local currency, North American sales increased 16 percent and international sales increased 9 percent
Gross margins increased 230 basis points to 37.9 percent from 35.6 percent
Operating profit increased 47 percent to $424 million
Operating margins increased 460 basis points to 21.4 percent from 16.8 percent
Income from continuing operations increased to $1.05 per share, compared to $0.56 per share
Compared to third quarter 2019, results for key financial measures, as adjusted for certain items (see Exhibit A) and with a normalized tax rate of 26 percent, were as follows:
Gross margins increased 210 basis points to 38.0 percent compared to 35.9 percent
Operating profit increased 43 percent to $425 million from $298 million
Operating margins increased 400 basis points to 21.4 percent compared to 17.4 percent
Income from continuing operations increased to $1.04 per share, compared to $0.60 per share
Liquidity at the end of the third quarter was $2.3 billion, including full availability on $1.0 billion revolving credit facility
Plumbing Products’ net sales increased 13 percent (12 percent excluding the impact of foreign currency)
Decorative Architectural Products’ net sales increased 19 percent

“We expect strong demand for our products to continue in the fourth quarter,” said Allman. “Our lower ticket, repair and remodel-oriented products are well positioned to capitalize on consumers’ increased interest in enhancing their homes,” continued Allman. “Additionally, while there is continued uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our demonstrated ability to execute and our strong liquidity position will enable us to resume our share repurchase program in the fourth quarter.”

About Masco

Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, Masco Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of branded home improvement and building products. Our portfolio of industry-leading brands includes Behr® paint; Delta® and Hansgrohe® faucets, bath and shower fixtures; Kichler® decorative and outdoor lighting; and HotSpring® spas. We leverage our powerful brands across product categories, sales channels and geographies to create value for our customers and shareholders. For more information about Masco Corporation, visit www.masco.com.

The third quarter 2020 supplemental material, including a presentation in PDF format, is available on Masco’s website at www.masco.com.

Conference Call Detail

A conference call regarding items contained in this release is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. ET. Participants in the call are asked to register five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled start time by dialing (855) 226-2726 (855-22MASCO) and from outside the U.S. at (706) 679-3614. Please use the conference identification number 8597764. The conference call will be webcast simultaneously and in its entirety through Masco’s website. Shareholders, media representatives and others interested in Masco may participate in the webcast by registering through the Investor Relations section on Masco’s website.
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A replay of the call will be available on Masco’s website or by phone by dialing (855) 859-2056 and from outside the U.S. at (404) 537-3406. Please use the conference identification number 8597764. The telephone replay will be available approximately two hours after the end of the call and continue through November 28, 2020.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements that reflect our views about our future performance and constitute “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “outlook,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “appear,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “assume,” “seek,” “forecast,” and similar references to future periods. Our views about future performance involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and, accordingly, our actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in our forward-looking statements. We caution you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements.

Our future performance may be affected by the levels of residential repair and remodel activity and new home construction, our ability to maintain our strong brands and reputation and to develop innovative products, our ability to maintain our competitive position in our industries, our reliance on key customers, the length and severity of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including its impact on domestic and international economic activity, consumer demand for our products, our production capabilities, our employees and our supply chain; the cost and availability of materials and the imposition of tariffs, our dependence on third-party suppliers, risks associated with our international operations and global strategies, our ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of our strategic initiatives, our ability to successfully execute our acquisition strategy and integrate businesses that we have and may acquire, our ability to attract, develop and retain talented personnel, risks associated with our reliance on information systems and technology, and our ability to achieve the anticipated benefits from our investments in new technology. These and other factors are discussed in detail in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement made by us speaks only as of the date on which it was made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. Unless required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor Contact

David Chaika
Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations    
313.792.5500
david_chaika@mascohq.com
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MASCO CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Unaudited
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
(in millions, except per common share data)
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2020201920202019
Net sales$1,983 $1,716 $5,328 $5,068 
Cost of sales1,231 1,105 3,401 3,262 
Gross profit752 611 1,927 1,806 
Selling, general and administrative expenses328 322 939 964 
Impairment charge for other intangible assets
— — — 
Operating profit424 289 988 833 
Other income (expense), net:
Interest expense(40)(39)(110)(119)
Other, net(4)(9)(22)(17)
(44)(48)(132)(136)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
380 241 856 697 
Income tax expense87 66 202 181 
Income from continuing operations293 175 654 516 
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net— (37)411 
Net income293 138 1,065 517 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
18 12 36 35 
Net income attributable to Masco Corporation
$275 $126 $1,029 $482 
Income (loss) per common share attributable to Masco Corporation (diluted):    
Income from continuing operations$1.05 $0.56 $2.31 $1.65 
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net— (0.12)1.54 — 
Net income$1.05 $0.44 $3.85 $1.65 
Average diluted common shares outstanding261 287 266 290 
Amounts attributable to Masco Corporation:    
Income from continuing operations$275 $163 $618 $481 
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net— (37)411 
Net income attributable to Masco Corporation
$275 $126 $1,029 $482 
 
Historical information is available on our website.

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MASCO CORPORATION
Exhibit A: Reconciliations - Unaudited
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
(dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2020201920202019
Gross Profit, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, and Operating Profit Reconciliations
Net sales$1,983 $1,716 $5,328 $5,068 
Gross profit, as reported$752 $611 $1,927 $1,806 
Rationalization charges
Gross profit, as adjusted$753 $616 $1,934 $1,813 
Gross margin, as reported37.9 %35.6 %36.2 %35.6 %
Gross margin, as adjusted38.0 %35.9 %36.3 %35.8 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses, as reported
$328 $322 $939 $964 
Rationalization charges
— 
Selling, general and administrative expenses, as adjusted
$328 $318 $937 $960 
Selling, general and administrative expenses as percent of net sales, as reported
16.5 %18.8 %17.6 %19.0 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses as percent of net sales, as adjusted
16.5 %18.5 %17.6 %18.9 %
Operating profit, as reported$424 $289 $988 $833 
Rationalization charges11 
Impairment charge for other intangible assets
— — — 
Operating profit, as adjusted$425 $298 $997 $853 
Operating margin, as reported21.4 %16.8 %18.5 %16.4 %
Operating margin, as adjusted21.4 %17.4 %18.7 %16.8 %

Historical information is available on our website.
















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MASCO CORPORATION
Exhibit A: Reconciliations - Unaudited
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
(in millions, except per common share data)
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
Income Per Common Share Reconciliations
Income from continuing operations before income taxes, as reported
$380 $241 $856 $697 
Rationalization charges11 
Impairment charge for other intangible assets
— — — 
Pension costs associated with expected terminated plans
— 17 — 
(Earnings) from equity investments, net(1)(1)(1)(1)
Loss on extinguishment of debt— — 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes, as adjusted
392 249 887 716 
Tax at 26% rate(102)(65)(231)(186)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
18 12 36 35 
Income from continuing operations, as adjusted
$272 $172 $620 $495 
Income from continuing operations per common share, as adjusted
$1.04 $0.60 $2.33 $1.71 
Average diluted common shares outstanding261 287 266 290 

Historical information is available on our website.
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MASCO CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and Other Financial Data - Unaudited
September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019
(dollars in millions)
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Balance Sheet  
Assets  
Current Assets:  
Cash and cash investments$1,326 $697 
Receivables1,262 997 
Prepaid expenses and other88 90 
Inventories811 754 
Assets held for sale— 173 
Total Current Assets3,487 2,711 
Property and equipment, net878 878 
Operating lease right-of-use assets156 176 
Goodwill528 509 
Other intangible assets, net253 259 
Other assets273 139 
Assets held for sale— 355 
Total Assets$5,575 $5,027 
Liabilities  
Current Liabilities:  
Accounts payable$933 $697 
Notes payable
Accrued liabilities799 700 
Liabilities held for sale— 149 
Total Current Liabilities1,737 1,548 
Long-term debt2,787 2,771 
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities143 162 
Other liabilities567 589 
Liabilities held for sale— 13 
Total Liabilities5,234 5,083 
Equity341 (56)
Total Liabilities and Equity$5,575 $5,027 
 
 As of September 30,
20202019
Other Financial Data  
Working Capital Days  
Receivable days55 55 
Inventory days70 72 
Payable days74 68 
Working capital$1,140 $1,146 
Working capital as a % of sales (LTM)
16.4 %17.1 %
 
Historical information is available on our website.
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MASCO CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and Other Financial Data - Unaudited
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
(dollars in millions)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 20202019
Cash Flows From (For) Operating Activities:  
Cash provided by operating activities$590 $754 
Working capital changes(17)(149)
Net cash from operating activities573 605 
Cash Flows From (For) Financing Activities:  
Retirement of notes(400)— 
Purchase of Company common stock(602)(440)
Cash dividends paid(108)(105)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest(23)(42)
Issuance of notes, net of issuance costs415 — 
Debt extinguishment costs(5)— 
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options26 23 
Employee withholding taxes paid on stock-based compensation(25)(21)
Increase (decrease) in debt, net(3)
Credit Agreement and other financing costs— (2)
Net cash for financing activities(721)(590)
Cash Flows From (For) Investing Activities:  
Capital expenditures(72)(111)
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired(24)— 
Proceeds from disposition of businesses, net of cash disposed868 
Other, net(2)
Net cash from (for) investing activities770 (104)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash investments10 
Cash and Cash Investments:  
Increase (decrease) for the period629 (79)
At January 1697 559 
At September 30$1,326 $480 
 
 As of September 30,
 20202019
Liquidity  
Cash and cash investments$1,326 $480 
Revolver availability1,000 1,000 
Total Liquidity$2,326 $1,480 
 
Historical information is available on our website.

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MASCO CORPORATION
Segment Data - Unaudited
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
(dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 20202019Change20202019Change
Plumbing Products   
Net sales$1,141 $1,006 13 %$2,964 $2,958 — %
Operating profit, as reported$271 $179  $583 $530 
Operating margin, as reported23.8 %17.8 %19.7 %17.9 %
Rationalization charges—  11 
Accelerated depreciation related to rationalization activity
— — — 
Operating profit, as adjusted271 188 589 541 
Operating margin, as adjusted23.8 %18.7 %19.9 %18.3 %
Depreciation and amortization21 20  61 59 
EBITDA, as adjusted$292 $208 $650 $600 
Decorative Architectural Products   
Net sales$842 $710 19 %$2,364 $2,110 12 %
Operating profit, as reported$179 $134 $475 $380 
Operating margin, as reported21.3 %18.9 %20.1 %18.0 %
Rationalization charges— — 
Impairment charge for other intangible assets
— — — 
Operating profit, as adjusted180 134 478 389 
Operating margin, as adjusted21.4 %18.9 %20.2 %18.4 %
Depreciation and amortization10 11  31 31 
EBITDA, as adjusted$190 $145 $509 $420 
Total    
Net sales$1,983 $1,716 16 %$5,328 $5,068 %
Operating profit, as reported - segment$450 $313  $1,058 $910  
General corporate expense, net(26)(24) (70)(77) 
Operating profit, as reported424 289 988 833  
Operating margin, as reported21.4 %16.8 %18.5 %16.4 % 
Rationalization charges - segment 11  
Accelerated depreciation related to rationalization activity - segment
— — — 
Impairment charge for other intangible assets
— — — 
Operating profit, as adjusted425 298 997 853 
Operating margin, as adjusted21.4 %17.4 %18.7 %16.8 %
Depreciation and amortization - segment31 31  92 90  
Depreciation and amortization - non-operating
  
EBITDA, as adjusted$458 $331 $1,095 $950  
  Historical information is available on our website.
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MASCO CORPORATION
North American and International Data - Unaudited
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
(dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
20202019Change20202019Change
North American
Net sales$1,599 $1,374 16 %$4,337 $4,033 %
Operating profit, as reported$368 $262 $899 $759 
Operating margin, as reported23.0 %19.1 %20.7 %18.8 %
Rationalization charges11 
Accelerated depreciation related to rationalization activity
— — — 
Impairment charge for other intangible assets
— — — 
Operating profit, as adjusted369 271 908 779 
Operating margin, as adjusted23.1 %19.7 %20.9 %19.3 %
Depreciation and amortization21 21 60 61 
EBITDA, as adjusted$390 $292 $968 $840 
International
Net sales$384 $342 12 %$991 $1,035 (4)%
Operating profit, as reported$82 $51 $159 $151 
Operating margin, as reported21.4 %14.9 %16.0 %14.6 %
Depreciation and amortization10 10 32 29 
EBITDA$92 $61 $191 $180 
Total
Net sales$1,983 $1,716 16 %$5,328 $5,068 %
Operating profit, as reported - segment$450 $313 $1,058 $910 
General corporate expense, net(26)(24)(70)(77)
Operating profit, as reported424 289 988 833 
Operating margin, as reported21.4 %16.8 %18.5 %16.4 %
Rationalization charges - segment11 
Accelerated depreciation related to rationalization activity
— — — 
Impairment charge for other intangible assets
— — — 
Operating profit, as adjusted425 298 997 853 
Operating margin, as adjusted21.4 %17.4 %18.7 %16.8 %
Depreciation and amortization - segment31 31 92 90 
Depreciation and amortization - non-operating
EBITDA, as adjusted$458 $331 $1,095 $950 
Historical information is available on our website.
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