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TopBuild Reports Strong Fourth Quarter 2016 Results

February 28, 2017 6:45 AM

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- TopBuild Corp. (NYSE: BLD), the leading purchaser, installer and distributor of insulation products to the United States construction industry, reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2016.

Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights(unless otherwise indicated, comparisons are to the quarter ended December 31, 2015)

  • Net Sales increased 4.1% to $444.1 million, primarily driven by sales volume growth in both operating segments.
  • On a reported and adjusted basis, gross margin was 23.7%, down 80 basis points and up 60 basis points, respectively.
  • Operating profit was $35.9 million, down 16.4%. On an adjusted basis, operating profit was $37.1 million, a 10.8% improvement.
    • 2015 reported fourth quarter operating profit included a $9.9 million non-recurring benefit related to an employee benefit policy change.
  • Operating margin was 8.1%, down 200 basis points. Adjusted operating margin improved 50 basis points to 8.3%.
  • Income from continuing operations was $21.3 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, compared to $59.7 million, or $1.57 per diluted share. Adjusted income from continuing operations was $22.2 million, or $0.59 per share, compared to $19.8 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, a 13.5% increase.
    • 2015 reported fourth quarter income from continuing operations included a non-recurring income tax benefit compared to the normal 38% tax rate of $30.3 million due primarily to the release of a valuation allowance against certain federal and state deferred tax assets and the $9.9 million non-recurring benefit related to an employee benefit policy change.

Jerry Volas, Chief Executive Officer, stated: "This was another strong quarter for TopBuild, with solid revenue and earnings growth and expanded adjusted operating margins in both business segments. For the full year, we outpaced lagged housing starts, expanded adjusted operating margins 160 basis points and achieved incremental EBITDA margin of 29.4%.

"Our team remains focused on growing market share and optimizing our operational performance and we expect 2017 to be another year of solid growth for TopBuild."

Full-Year Financial Highlights(unless otherwise indicated, comparisons are to the year ended December 31, 2015)

  • Net Sales increased 7.8% to $1.7 billion.
  • On a reported and adjusted basis, gross margin was 23.0%, up 90 basis points and 120 basis points, respectively.
  • Operating profit was $121.6 million, up 45.6%. On an adjusted basis, operating profit was $124.9 million, a 37.7% improvement.
  • Operating margin was 7.0%, up 180 basis points. Adjusted operating margin improved 160 basis points to 7.2%.
  • Income per diluted share from continuing operations was $1.92, down 8.1%. Adjusted income per diluted share from continuing operations was $1.96, a 47.4% increase.

Operating Segment Highlights ($ in 000s)(comparisons are to the quarter and year ended December 31, 2015)

TruTeam

3 Months Ended 12/31/16

12 Months Ended 12/31/16

ServicePartners

3 Months Ended 12/31/16

12 MonthsEnded 12/31/16

Sales

$289,244

$1,150,168

Sales

$177,404

$676,672

Change

3.6%

8.8%

Change

4.3%

4.7%

Operating Margin

9.9%

8.4%

Operating Margin

9.2%

8.8%

Change

(30 bps)

320 bps

Change

10 bps

20 bps

Adj. Operating Margin

10.0%

8.6%

Adj. Operating Margin

9.3%

8.9%

Change

320 bps

350 bps

Change

20 bps

20 bps

Acquisitions In February 2017, the Company completed two acquisitions, EcoFoam/Insulutions and MR Insulfoam. EcoFoam/Insulutions is a residential and light commercial installation company with locations in Colorado Springs and Denver which generated approximately $23 million of revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2016. MR Insulfoam a residential insulation company with a strong focus on spray foam insulation, is located in Norwalk, Connecticut and had annual revenues of approximately $2 million.

"As we have consistently stated, the top priority of our capital allocation plan is funding acquisitions that expand our residential and commercial footprint and enhance our capabilities. Over the past year we have built an M&A team focused on the identification of viable partners, due diligence and integration. Their initial success is evidenced by the completion of four acquisitions over the past six months. We also have a solid pipeline of prospects we are currently evaluating and expect to close additional acquisitions throughout this year," added Volas.

The Company noted that EcoFoam/Insulutions owner, Bobby Cotten, has been in the industry for almost three decades and Mike Angotta, MR Insulfoam's owner, has 40 years of industry experience. Both have joined TruTeam's management team.

These two acquisitions, combined with the previously announced acquisitions of Midwest Fireproofing, a heavy commercial insulation installer, and Valley Insulation, a residential insulation installer, are expected to contribute almost $41 million of annual revenue.

Share Repurchase Program The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program whereby the Company may purchase up to $200 million of its common stock over the next 24 months. This program replaces the previous one which expires on February 28, 2017. Repurchases will be made from cash on hand as well as from a portion of the free cash flow expected to be generated from the business during that timeframe.

Volas noted, "Our Board recognizes our financial and operational strengths and understands that we anticipate continuing to generate cash beyond what is required to fund acquisitions, our number one capital allocation priority. Therefore, to significantly improve the efficiency of the Company's capital structure, they have approved this $200 million share repurchase program, which we plan to aggressively execute."

At quarter end, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $134.4 million and availability under its revolving credit facility of $75.9 million for total liquidity of $210.3 million.

Additional InformationQuarterly supplemental materials, including a presentation that will be referenced on today's conference call, are available on the "Investors" section of the Company's website at www.topbuild.com.

Conference Call A conference call to discuss fourth quarter and year-end 2016 financial results is scheduled for today, Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The call may be accessed by dialing (800) 705-8289. The conference call will be webcast simultaneously on the "Investors" section of the Company's website at www.topbuild.com. A replay of the call will be available on TopBuild's website. A telephonic replay will be available for one week beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To access the telephonic replay please dial (800) 633-8284 and enter the passcode: 21823173.

About TopBuildTopBuild Corp., headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, is the leading purchaser, installer and distributor of insulation products to the U.S. construction industry. We provide insulation services nationwide through TruTeamSM, which has over 170 branches and our Service Partners® business distributes insulation from over 70 branches. We leverage our national footprint to gain economies of scale while capitalizing on our local market presence to forge strong relationships with our customers. To learn more about TopBuild please visit our website at www.topbuild.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures The "adjusted" financial measures presented above are not calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, which are used in managing the business, may provide users of this financial information with additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior periods. Such non-GAAP financial measures are reconciled to their closest GAAP financial measures in tables contained in this news release. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the Company's reported results under GAAP. Additional information may be found in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission which are available on TopBuild's website under "Investors" at www.topbuild.com.

Safe Harbor StatementThis press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, our expected financial and operational results and the related assumptions underlying our expected results. These forward-looking statements are distinguished by use of words such as "will," "would," "anticipate," "expect," "believe," "plan" or "intend," the negative of these terms, and similar references to future periods. These views 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. Our forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this press release. Factors or events that we cannot predict, including those described in the risk factors contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, may cause our actual results to differ from those expressed in forward-looking statements. Although TopBuild believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, the Company can give no assurance that its expectations will be achieved and it undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

Investor Relations and Media ContactTabitha Zane [email protected] 386-763-8801

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TopBuild Corp.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except common share amounts)

Three Months Ended December 31,

Year Ended December 31,

2016

2015

2016

2015

Net sales

$

444,135

$

426,471

$

1,742,850

$

1,616,580

Cost of sales

339,073

321,950

1,342,506

1,258,551

Gross profit

105,062

104,521

400,344

358,029

Selling, general, and administrative expense

69,118

61,524

278,740

274,498

Operating profit

35,944

42,997

121,604

83,531

Other income (expense), net:

Interest expense

(1,293)

(1,571)

(5,608)

(9,465)

Other, net

77

35

277

49

Other expense, net

(1,216)

(1,536)

(5,331)

(9,416)

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

34,728

41,461

116,273

74,115

Income tax (expense) benefit from continuing operations

(13,421)

18,208

(43,667)

5,008

Income from continuing operations

21,307

59,669

72,606

79,123

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net

82

(152)

Net income

$

21,307

$

59,751

$

72,606

$

78,971

Income per common share:

Basic:

Income from continuing operations

$

0.57

$

1.58

$

1.93

$

2.10

Loss from discontinued operations, net

Net income

$

0.57

$

1.58

$

1.93

$

2.10

Diluted:

Income from continuing operations

$

0.57

$

1.57

$

1.92

$

2.09

Loss from discontinued operations, net

Net income

$

0.57

$

1.57

$

1.92

$

2.09

TopBuild Corp.

Consolidated Balance Sheets and Other Financial Data

(dollars in thousands)

As of

December 31,

December 31,

2016

2015

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

134,375

$

112,848

Receivables, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,374 and $3,399 at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively

252,624

235,549

Inventories, net

116,190

118,701

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

23,364

13,263

Total current assets

526,553

480,361

Property and equipment, net

92,760

93,066

Goodwill

1,045,058

1,044,041

Other intangible assets, net

2,656

1,987

Deferred tax assets, net

19,469

20,549

Other assets

3,623

2,245

Total assets

$

1,690,119

$

1,642,249

LIABILITIES

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

241,534

$

253,311

Current portion of long-term debt

20,000

15,000

Accrued liabilities

64,399

58,369

Total current liabilities

325,933

326,680

Long-term debt

158,800

178,457

Deferred tax liabilities, net

193,715

181,254

Long-term portion of insurance reserves

38,691

39,655

Other liabilities

433

474

Total liabilities

717,572

726,520

EQUITY

972,547

915,729

Total liabilities and equity

$

1,690,119

$

1,642,249

As of

December 31,

December 31,

2016

2015

Other Financial Data

Working Capital Days

Receivable days

46

45

Inventory days

31

34

Accounts payable days

82

88

Working capital

$

127,280

$

100,939

Working capital as a percent of sales (LTM)

7.3

%

6.2

%

TopBuild Corp.

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

Year Ended December 31,

2016

2015

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities:

Net income

$

72,606

$

78,971

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

12,011

12,108

Share-based compensation

7,669

4,651

Loss on sale or abandonment of property and equipment

2,737

2,334

Amortization of debt issuance costs

343

171

Provision for bad debt expense

3,292

4,219

Loss from inventory obsolescence

1,343

1,879

Non-cash employee benefit policy change

(9,861)

Deferred income taxes, net

13,540

(16,556)

Changes in certain assets and liabilities:

Receivables, net

(19,953)

(19,591)

Inventories, net

1,370

(13,608)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(10,102)

(9,054)

Accounts payable

(11,698)

24,008

Accrued liabilities

3,633

(3,746)

Other, net

(6)

86

Net cash provided by operating activities

76,785

56,011

Cash Flows Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities:

Purchases of property and equipment

(14,156)

(13,644)

Acquisition of a business

(3,476)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

718

805

Other, net

113

632

Net cash used in investing activities

(16,801)

(12,207)

Cash Flows Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities:

Net transfer from Former Parent

664

72,965

Cash distribution paid to Former Parent

(200,000)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

200,000

Repayment of long-term debt

(15,000)

(5,000)

Payment of debt issuance costs

(1,715)

Taxes withheld and paid on employees' equity awards

(1,825)

(171)

Repurchase of shares of common stock

(22,296)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(38,457)

66,079

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Increase (decrease) for the year

21,527

109,883

Beginning of year

112,848

2,965

End of year

$

134,375

$

112,848

Supplemental disclosure of cash paid for:

Cash interest on long-term debt

$

4,130

$

2,233

Income taxes

39,508

20,992

Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing activities:

Accruals for property and equipment

$

387

$

583

TopBuild Corp.

Segment Data (Unaudited)

(dollars in thousands)

Three Months EndedDecember 31,

Year Ended December 31,

2016

2015

Change

2016

2015

Change

Installation

Sales

$

289,244

$

279,084

3.6

%

$

1,150,168

$

1,057,553

8.8

%

Operating profit, as reported

$

28,641

$

28,519

$

97,140

$

55,232

Operating margin, as reported

9.9

%

10.2

%

8.4

%

5.2

%

Rationalization charges†

202

308

1,211

4,160

Legal adjustments, net

2,430

Fixed asset disposal (truck mounted devices)

1,690

Employee benefit policy change

(9,861)

(9,861)

Operating profit, as adjusted

$

28,843

$

18,966

$

98,351

$

53,651

Operating margin, as adjusted

10.0

%

6.8

%

8.6

%

5.1

%

Distribution

Sales

$

177,404

$

170,109

4.3

%

$

676,672

$

646,441

4.7

%

Operating profit, as reported

$

16,238

$

15,517

$

59,654

$

55,700

Operating margin, as reported

9.2

%

9.1

%

8.8

%

8.6

%

Rationalization charges

173

256

512

Operating profit, as adjusted

$

16,411

$

15,517

$

59,910

$

56,212

Operating margin, as adjusted

9.3

%

9.1

%

8.9

%

8.7

%

Total

Sales before eliminations

$

466,648

$

449,193

$

1,826,840

$

1,703,994

Intercompany eliminations

(22,513)

(22,722)

(83,990)

(87,414)

Net sales after eliminations

$

444,135

$

426,471

4.1

%

$

1,742,850

$

1,616,580

7.8

%

Operating profit, as reported - segment

$

44,879

$

44,036

$

156,794

$

110,932

General corporate expense, net

(5,084)

(4,583)

(20,802)

(22,605)

Intercompany eliminations and other adjustments

(3,851)

3,544

(14,388)

(4,796)

Operating profit, as reported

$

35,944

$

42,997

$

121,604

$

83,531

Operating margin, as reported

8.1

%

10.1

%

7.0

%

5.2

%

Rationalization charges†‡

1,049

308

3,139

4,672

Legal adjustments, net

2,430

Acquisition costs

69

124

Fixed asset disposal (truck mounted devices)

1,690

Masco general corporate expense, net

13,627

Masco direct corporate expense

5,604

Expected standalone corporate expense

(11,000)

Employee benefit policy change

(9,861)

(9,861)

Operating profit, as adjusted

$

37,062

$

33,444

$

124,867

$

90,693

Operating margin, as adjusted

8.3

%

7.8

%

7.2

%

5.6

%

Share-based compensation

1,926

1,500

7,669

4,651

Depreciation and amortization

3,088

3,038

12,011

12,108

EBITDA, as adjusted

$

42,076

$

37,982

$

144,547

$

107,452

Sales change period over period

17,664

126,270

EBITDA, as adjusted change period over period

4,094

37,095

EBITDA, as adjusted as percentage of sales change

23.2

%

29.4

%

† 2015 Rationalization charges included spin-off charges.

‡ 2016 Rationalization charges include corporate level adjustments as well as segment operating adjustments.

TopBuild Corp.

Non-GAAP Reconciliations (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except common share amounts)

Three Months Ended December 31,

Year Ended December 31,

2016

2015

2016

2015

Gross Profit and Operating Profit Reconciliations

Net sales

$

444,135

$

426,471

$

1,742,850

$

1,616,580

Gross profit, as reported

$

105,062

$

104,521

$

400,344

$

358,029

Insurance adjustment

1,000

Employee benefit policy change

(6,017)

(6,017)

Gross profit, as adjusted

$

105,062

$

98,504

$

400,344

$

353,012

Gross margin, as reported

23.7

%

24.5

%

23.0

%

22.1

%

Gross margin, as adjusted

23.7

%

23.1

%

23.0

%

21.8

%

Operating profit, as reported

$

35,944

$

42,997

$

121,604

$

83,531

Rationalization charges†

1,049

308

3,139

4,672

Acquisition costs

69

124

Legal adjustments, net

2,430

Fixed asset disposal (truck mounted device)

1,690

Masco general corporate expense, net

13,627

Masco direct corporate expense

5,604

Expected standalone corporate expense

(11,000)

Employee benefit policy change

(9,861)

(9,861)

Operating profit, as adjusted

$

37,062

$

33,444

$

124,867

$

90,693

Operating margin, as reported

8.1

%

10.1

%

7.0

%

5.2

%

Operating margin, as adjusted

8.3

%

7.8

%

7.2

%

5.6

%

Income Per Common Share Reconciliation

Income from continuing operations before income taxes, as reported

$

34,728

$

41,461

$

116,273

$

74,115

Rationalization charges†

1,049

308

3,139

4,672

Acquisition costs

69

124

Legal adjustments, net

2,430

Fixed asset disposal (truck mounted device)

1,690

Masco general corporate expense, net

13,627

Masco direct corporate expense

5,604

Expected standalone corporate expense

(11,000)

Employee benefit policy change

(9,861)

(9,861)

Income from continuing operations before income taxes, as adjusted

35,846

31,908

119,536

81,277

Tax rate at 38% rate

(13,621)

(12,125)

(45,424)

(30,885)

Income from continuing operations, as adjusted

$

22,225

$

19,783

$

74,112

$

50,392

Income per common share, as adjusted

$

0.59

$

0.52

$

1.96

$

1.33

Average diluted common shares outstanding

37,644,065

37,910,642

37,867,212

37,780,875

† 2015 Rationalization charges included spin-off charges.

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