Form 8-K ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEM For: Aug 31
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 31, 2016
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 001-36557 | 51-0105665 | ||
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) | ||
4640 Trueman Boulevard, Hilliard, Ohio 43026 |
43026 | |||
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (614) 658-0050
(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
¨ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
¨ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On August 31, 2016, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (the Company) issued a press release. A copy of the Companys press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and hereby incorporated by reference.
The information furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
The following exhibit is being furnished as part of this report:
Exhibit | Description | |
99.1 | Press release, dated August 31, 2016, issued by Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC. | ||||||
Date: August 31, 2016 | By: | /s/ Scott A. Cottrill | ||||
Name: | Scott A. Cottrill | |||||
Title: | EVP, CFO, Secretary & Treasurer |
Exhibit 99.1
ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS PROVIDES UPDATE ON TIMING
FOR FILING FISCAL 2016 10-K
Anticipates filing Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2016 on or about September 15, 2016
HILLIARD, Ohio (August 31, 2016) Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE: WMS) (ADS or the Company), a leading global manufacturer of water management products and solutions for commercial, residential, infrastructure and agricultural applications, today announced that it anticipates filing its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 on or about September 15, 2016.
Upon the filing of its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, the Company intends to announce the date for the release of its financial results for the first quarter fiscal year 2017.
About ADS
Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) is the leading manufacturer of high performance thermoplastic corrugated pipe, providing a comprehensive suite of water management products and superior drainage solutions for use in the construction and infrastructure marketplace. Its innovative products are used across a broad range of end markets and applications, including non-residential, residential, agriculture and infrastructure applications. The Company has established a leading position in many of these end markets by leveraging its national sales and distribution platform, its overall product breadth and scale and its manufacturing excellence. Founded in 1966, the Company operates a global network of 61 manufacturing plants and 31 distribution centers. To learn more about the ADS, please visit the Companys website at www.ads-pipe.com.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may be deemed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the anticipated timing of filing of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, the anticipated timing of issuance of the Companys unaudited first quarter fiscal year 2017 financial results as well as statements regarding the Companys current business outlook for fiscal year 2017. These statements are not historical facts but rather are based on the Companys current expectations, estimates and projections regarding the Companys business, operations and other factors relating thereto. Words such as may, will, could, would, should, anticipate, predict, potential, continue, expects, intends, plans, projects, believes, estimates, confident and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those reflected in forward-looking statements relating to our operations and business include: fluctuations in the price and availability of resins and other raw
ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC. 4640 TRUEMAN BOULEVARD, HILLIARD, OH 43026 TEL: 614 / 658-0050 800 / 733-7473
HTTP://WWW.ADS-PIPE.COM
materials and our ability to pass any increased costs of raw materials on to our customers in a timely manner; volatility in general business and economic conditions in the markets in which we operate, including, without limitation, factors relating to availability of credit, interest rates, fluctuations in capital and business and consumer confidence; cyclicality and seasonality of the non-residential and residential construction markets and infrastructure spending; the risks of increasing competition in our existing and future markets, including competition from both manufacturers of high performance thermoplastic corrugated pipe and manufacturers of products using alternative materials; our ability to continue to convert current demand for concrete, steel and PVC pipe products into demand for our high performance thermoplastic corrugated pipe and Allied Products; the effect of weather or seasonality; the loss of any of our significant customers; the risks of doing business internationally; the risks of conducting a portion of our operations through joint ventures; our ability to expand into new geographic or product markets; our ability to achieve the acquisition component of our growth strategy; the risk associated with manufacturing processes; our ability to manage our assets; the risks associated with our product warranties; our ability to manage our supply purchasing and customer credit policies; the risks associated with our self-insured programs; our ability to control labor costs and to attract, train and retain highly-qualified employees and key personnel; our ability to protect our intellectual property rights; changes in laws and regulations, including environmental laws and regulations; our ability to project product mix; the risks associated with our current levels of indebtedness; our ability to meet future capital requirements and fund our liquidity needs; the risk that additional information may arise that would require the Company to make additional adjustments or revisions or to restate further the financial statements and other financial data for certain prior periods and any future periods, any further delay in the filing of any filings with the SEC; the review of potential weaknesses or deficiencies in the Companys disclosure controls and procedures, and discovering further weaknesses of which we are not currently aware or which have not been detected; additional uncertainties related to accounting issues generally and other risks and uncertainties described in the Companys filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time and it is not possible for the Company to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking information included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the Companys expectations, objectives or plans will be achieved in the timeframe anticipated or at all. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the Companys forward-looking statements and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
For more information, please contact:
Michael Higgins
(614) 658-0050
ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC. 4640 TRUEMAN BOULEVARD, HILLIARD, OH 43026 TEL: 614 / 658-0050 800 / 733-7473
HTTP://WWW.ADS-PIPE.COM
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