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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis

2022-09-29 compared with 2022-07-01 · 71 added, 65 removed, 108 unchanged (56% of the section changed)

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These statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance.

The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “should,” "will," "continue" and similar expressions are intended to identify “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation

Reform Act of 1995.

All forecasts and projections in this document are “forward-looking statements,” and are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs.

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The following selected financial data should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended February 26, 2022 and the consolidated financial statements, including the notes to consolidated financial statements, included therein.

Highlights of First Quarter of Fiscal 2023 Compared to First Quarter of Fiscal 2022

Consolidated net sales increased 9.4 percent, or $30.6 million, for the three-month period ended May 28, 2022, compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily driven by growth in the Architectural Framing Systems and Architectural Services segments.

Highlights of Second Quarter of Fiscal 2023 Compared to Second Quarter of Fiscal 2022

Consolidated net sales increased 14.2 percent, or $46.3 million, and 11.8 percent, or $76.9 million, for the three- and six-month periods ended August 27, 2022, compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily driven by flow-through from pricing actions taken to offset inflation within the Architectural Framing Systems segment and volume growth within the Architectural Services segment.

The relationship between various components of operations, as a percentage of net sales, is presented below:

Three Months Ended

May 28, 2022 May 29, 2021

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended

August 27, 2022 August 28, 2021 August 27, 2022 August 28, 2021

Net sales 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %

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Selling, general and administrative expenses 14.2 15.7 14.4 15.8

Operating income 9.3 4.9

Operating income (loss) 8.6 (0.9) 9.0 2.0

Interest expense, net 0.5 0.3 0.4 0.4

Other expense, net 0.4 0.1

Earnings before income taxes 8.6 4.4

Income tax expense 2.2 1.1

Net earnings 6.4 % 3.3 %

Other expense (income), net — — 0.2 —

Earnings (loss) before income taxes 8.1 (1.2) 8.4 1.6

Income tax (benefit) expense (1.9) (0.6) 0.1 0.3

Net earnings (loss) 10.0 % (0.6) % 8.2 % 1.3 %

Effective tax rate (23.8) % 47.6 % 1.3 % 16.8 %

Gross profit as a percent of sales (gross margin) was 24.0 percent for the three-month period ended May 28, 2022, compared to 20.8 percent for the three-month period ended May 29, 2021.

Gross margin increased in the current year three-month period compared to the prior year period, primarily driven by inflation-related pricing actions in the Architectural Framing Systems segment, partially offset by negative performance impacts of certain projects within the Architectural Services segment.

Gross profit as a percent of sales (gross margin) was 22.8 percent and 23.4 percent for the three- and six-month periods ended August 27, 2022, compared to 14.7 percent and 17.8 percent for the three- and six-month periods ended August 28, 2021.

Both period increases in gross margin were driven by inflation-related pricing actions in the Architectural Framing Systems segment and benefits from restructuring actions completed in the second quarter of the prior year in the Architectural Glass and Architectural Framing Systems segments.

The prior-year periods included $18.5 million of restructuring charges which were incurred in the second quarter and were recorded in costs of sales.

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses

SG&A expenses as a percent of sales were 14.7 percent for the three-month period ended May 28, 2022, compared to 15.8 percent for the prior year three-month period.

SG&A expenses as a percent of sales were 14.2 percent and 14.4 percent for the three- and six-month periods ended August 27, 2022, compared to 15.7 percent and 15.8 percent for the prior year three- and six-month periods.

SG&A decreased as a percent of sales compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to the benefits realized from previously completed restructuring actions.

Income tax expense

The effective income tax rate in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 was 26.0 percent, compared to 25.3 percent in the same period last year.

The effective income tax rate in the second quarter of fiscal 2023 was a benefit of 23.8 percent, compared to expense of 47.6 percent in the same period last year, and 1.3 percent for the first six months of fiscal 2023, compared to 16.8 percent in the prior year.

In the second quarter of fiscal 2023, the Company claimed certain tax deductions, including a worthless stock loss deduction, related to its investment in Sotawall Limited, a Canadian subsidiary.

These deductions generated a net tax benefit of $13.7 million.

Segment Analysis

Architectural Framing Systems

Three Months Ended

(In thousands) May 28, 2022 May 29, 2021 % Change

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended

(In thousands) August 27, 2022 August 28, 2021 % Change August 27, 2022 August 28, 2021 % Change

Net sales $ 172,867 $ 136,973 26.2 % $ 336,159 $ 273,741 22.8 %

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Operating margin 11.9 % 6.1 % 13.1 % 6.1 %

Architectural Framing Systems net sales increased $26.5 million, or 19.4 percent, for the three-month period ended May 28, 2022, compared to the prior year period, primarily driven by inflation-related pricing actions.

Operating margin increased 840 basis points for the three-month period of the current year, compared to the same period in the prior year, reflecting improved pricing and the benefits from previously completed restructuring and cost actions, which further strengthened our competitive position and offset the impact of cost inflation.

Architectural Framing Systems’ operating income also benefited from the timing of inventory flows and the volatility of aluminum prices, as it sold products this quarter using aluminum that was purchased in previous periods at lower costs.

As of May 28, 2022, segment backlog was approximately $310 million, compared to approximately $281 million at the end of the prior quarter.

Architectural Framing Systems net sales increased $35.9 million, or 26.2 percent, and $62.4 million, or 22.8 percent, for the three- and six-month periods ended August 27, 2022, compared to the prior year periods, primarily driven by inflation-related pricing actions and a more favorable sales mix.

Operating margin increased 580 basis points and 700 basis points for the three- and six-month periods of the current year, compared to the same periods in the prior year, reflecting improved pricing and mix, and the benefits from restructuring actions completed in the prior year, which further strengthened our competitive position and offset the impact of cost inflation.

The second quarter of the prior fiscal year included $2.0 million of restructuring costs, which reduced operating margin by 150 and 80 basis points for the three- and six-month periods of the prior fiscal year.

As of August 27, 2022, segment backlog was approximately $286 million, compared to approximately $310 million at the end of the prior quarter of the current fiscal year.

Backlog represents the dollar amount of signed contracts or firm orders, generally as a result of a competitive bidding process, which may be expected to be recognized as revenue in the future.

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Architectural Services

Three Months Ended

(In thousands) May 28, 2022 May 29, 2021 % Change

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended

(In thousands) August 27, 2022 August 28, 2021 % Change August 27, 2022 August 28, 2021 % Change

Net sales $ 106,732 $ 96,370 10.8 % $ 210,120 $ 187,102 12.3 %

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Operating margin 5.1 % 7.4 % 4.0 % 6.1 %

Architectural Services net sales increased $12.7 million, or 13.9 percent, for the three-month period ended May 28, 2022, compared to the same period in the prior year, driven by increased volume from executing projects in backlog.

Operating margin decreased 190 basis points in the three-month period of the current year, compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily reflecting performance write downs on a discrete number of projects, increased costs for investments to support future growth, and a less favorable project mix, partially offset by the higher volume.

As of May 28, 2022, segment backlog was approximately $681 million, compared to approximately $665 million at the end of the prior quarter.

Segment backlog at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2022 was approximately $722 million.

Architectural Services net sales increased $10.4 million, or 10.8 percent, and $23.0 million, or 12.3 percent for the three- and six-month periods ended August 27, 2022, compared to the same periods in the prior year, driven by increased volume from executing projects in backlog.

Operating margin decreased 230 basis points and 210 basis points in the three- and six-month periods of the current year, compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily reflecting increased costs for investments to support future growth and impact of performance write-downs on a discrete number of projects, partially offset by higher volume.

As of August 27, 2022, segment backlog was approximately $785 million, compared to approximately $681 million at the end of the prior quarter of the current fiscal year, driven by significant new project wins in the transportation and healthcare markets.

Segment backlog at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2022 was approximately $716 million.

Backlog, a non-GAAP financial measure, is described within the Architectural Framing Systems discussion above.

Architectural Glass

Three Months Ended

(In thousands) May 28, 2022 May 29, 2021 % Change

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended

(In thousands) August 27, 2022 August 28, 2021 % Change August 27, 2022 August 28, 2021 % Change

Net sales $ 77,352 $ 79,373 (2.5) % $ 153,617 $ 162,404 (5.4) %

Operating income 5,169 2,128 142.9 %

Operating income (loss) 6,457 (16,995) 138.0 % 11,626 (14,867) 178.2 %

Operating margin 8.3 % (21.4) % 7.6 % (9.2) %

Net sales decreased $6.8 million, or 8.1 percent, for the three-month period ended May 28, 2022, compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily reflecting lower volume.

Operating margin increased 420 basis points in the three-month period of the current year, compared to the same period in the prior year, driven by productivity gains, the positive impact of restructuring actions completed last year, and improved pricing, which offset the impact of cost inflation and lower volume driven by the strategic shift from lower margin work, including the closure of the Velocity business and lower project awards in non-residential construction during the downturn.

Net sales decreased $2.0 million, or 2.5 percent, and $8.8 million, or 5.4 percent for the three- and six-month periods ended August 27, 2022, compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily reflecting lower volume, partially offset by improved pricing.

In the current quarter, the segment had operating income of $6.5 million and operating margin of 8.3 percent, compared to operating loss of $17.0 million and negative operating margin of 21.4 percent in the same period of the prior year.

The prior year second quarter included $17.4 million of restructuring costs, while the current year second quarter reflects improved pricing, productivity gains, and the positive impacts of restructuring actions completed during the prior year, all of which offset the impact of inflation.

For the six months ended August 27, 2022, the segment had operating income of $11.6 million and operating margin of 7.6 percent, compared to operating loss of $14.9 million and negative operating margin of 9.2 percent in

the same period of the prior year, primarily related to the restructuring costs incurred during the second quarter of prior fiscal year, as well as productivity gains and improved pricing during the current year period.

Large-Scale Optical (LSO)

Three Months Ended

(In thousands) May 28, 2022 May 29, 2021 % Change

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended

(In thousands) August 27, 2022 August 28, 2021 % Change August 27, 2022 August 28, 2021 % Change

Net sales $ 25,166 $ 23,543 6.9 % $ 50,328 $ 47,771 5.4 %

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Operating margin 23.8 % 23.3 % 24.8 % 23.7 %

LSO net sales increased $0.9 million or 3.9 percent, for the three-month period ended May 28, 2022, compared to the same period in the prior year, driven by improved pricing and a more favorable sales mix.

Operating margin increased 170 basis points in the three-month period of the current year, compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily reflecting improved productivity and pricing, partially offset by cost inflation.

LSO net sales increased $1.6 million, or 6.9 percent, and $2.6 million, or 5.4 percent, for the three- and six-month periods ended August 27, 2022, compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily driven by higher volume.

Operating margin increased 50 basis points and 110 basis points in the three- and six-month periods of the current year, compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily reflecting higher volume and improved pricing, partially offset by cost inflation.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Selected cash flow data Three Months Ended

(In thousands) May 28, 2022 May 29, 2021

Selected cash flow data Six Months Ended

(In thousands) August 27, 2022 August 28, 2021

Operating Activities

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Borrowings on line of credit 409,880 —

Repayment on debt (151,000) (2,000)

Payments on line of credit (171,000) —

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Operating Activities.

Net cash used by operating activities was $30.5 million for the first three months of fiscal 2023, compared to $6.8 million of net cash provided by operating activities in the prior year period, reflecting increased working capital related to revenue growth.

Net cash used by operating activities was $2.6 million for the first six months of fiscal 2023, compared to $54.9 million of net cash provided by operating activities in the prior year period, reflecting increased working capital related to revenue growth and inflation.

Investing Activities.

Net cash used by investing activities was $0.9 million for the first three months of fiscal 2023, driven primarily by capital expenditures of $5.1 million, partially offset by proceeds received from sales of property, plant and equipment of $4.1 million.

In the first three months of the prior year, net cash used by investing activities was $4.1 million, primarily driven by capital expenditures of $4.7 million.

Net cash used by investing activities was $4.7 million for the first six months of fiscal 2023, driven primarily by capital expenditures of $9.3 million, partially offset by proceeds received from sales of property, plant and equipment of $4.1 million.

In the first six months of the prior year, net cash used by investing activities was $8.8 million, primarily driven by capital expenditures of $10.1 million.

Financing Activities.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $17.6 million for the first three months of fiscal 2023, compared to net cash used by financing activities of $14.3 million in the prior year period.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $0.5 million for the first six months of fiscal 2023, compared to net cash used by financing activities of $32.2 million in the prior year period.

The current year period was primarily driven by net debt borrowings of $87.9 million, partially offset by share repurchases totaling $74.3 million, compared to $22.4 million in the prior year period.

We paid dividends totaling $4.8 million ($0.2200 per share) in the first three months of fiscal 2023, compared to $5.0 million ($0.2000 per share) in the comparable prior year period.

During the first three months of fiscal 2023, we repurchased 1,571,139 shares under our authorized share repurchase program, for a total cost of $74.3 million.

In the first three months of fiscal 2022, we repurchased 341,000 shares under the share repurchase program, for a total cost of $12.2 million.

We paid dividends totaling $9.6 million ($0.4400 per share) in the first six months of fiscal 2023, compared to $10.1 million ($0.4000 per share) in the comparable prior year period.

During the first six months of fiscal 2023, we repurchased 1,571,139 shares under our authorized share repurchase program, for a total cost of $74.3 million.

In the first six months of fiscal 2022, we repurchased 589,533 shares under the share repurchase program, for a total cost of $22.0 million.

Since the inception of the share repurchase program in 2004, we have purchased a total of 10,996,601 shares, at a total cost of $381.6 million.

As of May 28, 2022, we had remaining authority to repurchase an additional 253,399 shares under this program.

As of August 27, 2022, we had remaining authority to repurchase an additional 1,253,399 shares under this program.

We will continue to evaluate making future share repurchases, considering our cash flow, debt levels and market conditions, in the context of all our capital allocation options, with the goal of maximizing long-term value for our shareholders.

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We periodically evaluate our liquidity requirements, capital needs and availability of resources in view of inventory levels, expansion plans, and other working capital needs.

As of May 28, 2022, we had a committed revolving credit facility with maximum borrowings of up to $235 million and a $150 million term loan, both with a maturity of June 2024.

As of May 28, 2022, outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facility were $99.0 million, while there were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility as of February 26, 2022.

During the second quarter ended August 27, 2022, we amended and extended our committed revolving credit facility to include maximum borrowings of up to $385 million with a maturity of August 2027.

As part of the amendment, we repaid the $150 million term loan with borrowings under the revolving credit facility.

As of August 27, 2022, outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facility were $235.0 million, while there were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility as of February 26, 2022.

We are required to make periodic interest payments on our outstanding indebtedness, and future interest payments will be determined based on the amount of outstanding borrowings and prevailing interest rates during that time.

Our revolving credit facility and term loan contain two financial covenants that require us to stay below a maximum debt-to-EBITDA ratio and maintain a minimum ratio of interest expense-to-EBITDA.

Our revolving credit facility contains two financial covenants that require us to stay below a maximum debt-to-EBITDA ratio and maintain a minimum ratio of EBITDA-to-interest expense.

Both ratios are computed quarterly, with EBITDA calculated on a rolling four-quarter basis.

At May 28, 2022, we were in compliance with both financial covenants.

At August 27, 2022, we were in compliance with both financial covenants.

We acquire the use of certain assets through operating leases, such as property, manufacturing equipment, vehicles and other equipment.

Future payments for such leases, excluding leases with initial terms of one year or less, were $51.9 million at May 28, 2022, with $10.2 million payable during the remainder of fiscal 2023.

As of May 28, 2022, we had $196.5 million of open purchase obligations, of which payments totaling $169.7 million are expected to become due within the next 12 months.

These purchase obligations primarily relate to raw material commitments

and capital expenditures, and are not expected to impact future liquidity as amounts should be recovered through customer billings.

Future payments for such leases, excluding leases with initial terms of one year or less, were $49.3 million at August 27, 2022, with $6.7 million payable during the remainder of fiscal 2023.

As of August 27, 2022, we had $225.2 million of open purchase obligations, of which payments totaling $117.8 million are expected to become due within the remainder of fiscal 2023.

These purchase obligations primarily relate to raw material commitments and capital expenditures, and are not expected to impact future liquidity as amounts should be recovered through customer billings.

We expect to make contributions of $0.7 million to our defined-benefit pension plans in fiscal 2023, which will equal or exceed our minimum funding requirements.

As of May 28, 2022, we had reserves of $3.4 million for unrecognized tax benefits.

As of August 27, 2022, we had reserves of $5.3 million for unrecognized tax benefits.

We are unable to reasonably estimate in which future periods the remaining unrecognized tax benefits will ultimately be settled.

We are required, in the ordinary course of business, to provide surety or performance bonds that commit payments to our customers for any non-performance.

At May 28, 2022, $1.2 billion of these types of bonds were outstanding, of which $409.3 million is in our backlog.

At August 27, 2022, $1.1 billion of these types of bonds were outstanding, of which $361.1 million is in our backlog.

These bonds do not have stated expiration dates.

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This deferral allowed us to retain cash during calendar year 2020 that would have otherwise been remitted to the federal government.

Our first installment of these deferred social security taxes, totaling approximately $6.8 million, was paid in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, and our second installment of approximately $6.8 million is expected to be paid in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.

We paid our first installment of these deferred social security taxes, totaling approximately $6.8 million, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, and expect to pay our second installment of approximately $6.8 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.

Due to our ability to generate strong cash from operations and our borrowing capability under our committed revolving credit facility, we believe that our sources of liquidity will be adequate to meet our short-term and long-term liquidity and capital expenditure needs.

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We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources that is material to investors.

Based on our first-quarter results and impact of the share repurchase leading to lower share count in our outlook, we have raised our guidance for full-year adjusted earnings to a range of $3.50 to $3.90 per diluted* share, up from the previously announced range of $2.90 to $3.30.

The company continues to expect full-year capital expenditures of $35 million to $40 million.

Based on our second-quarter results and increasing confidence in our outlook, we have raised our guidance for full-year adjusted earnings to a range of $3.75 to $4.05 per diluted* share, up from the previously announced range of $3.50 to $3.90.

We expect full year revenue growth of 8 to 10 percent, primarily driven by growth in our Architectural Framing Systems segment.

The company continues to expect full-year capital expenditures of approximately $40 million.

* A reconciliation of non-GAAP guidance on adjusted earnings per diluted share (“Adjusted EPS”) to GAAP guidance is not available on a forward-looking basis without unreasonable effort due to the uncertainty of the magnitude and timing of future adjustments.

These adjustments may include the impact of such items as impairment charges, restructuring costs, acquired project-related charges, and gains or losses from significant asset sales.

These adjustments may include the impact of such items as impairment charges, restructuring costs, acquired

project-related charges, and gains or losses from significant asset sales.

Accordingly, the company is unable to provide a reconciliation of Adjusted EPS to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure or address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to the company's future financial results computed in accordance with GAAP.

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Impairment of goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets and long-lived assets

In connection with the transition, leadership of our Sotawall and Harmon businesses have been combined to form the Architectural Services reporting unit.

We evaluated goodwill on a qualitative basis prior to and subsequent to this change for these reporting units and concluded no adjustment to the carrying value of goodwill was necessary as a result of this change.

Concurrent with this change in composition of the operating segments effective at the start of our first quarter of fiscal 2023, goodwill was reallocated to the affected reporting units within each operating segment, using a relative fair value approach as outlined in ASC 350, Intangibles

- Goodwill and Other.

At the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2023, we began management of the Sotawall and Harmon businesses under the Architectural Services segment in order to create a single, unified offering for larger custom curtainwall projects which resulted in the combination of the Sotawall and Harmon reporting units into a single reporting unit.

We evaluated goodwill on a qualitative basis prior to and subsequent to this change for these reporting units and concluded that no adjustment to the carrying value of goodwill was necessary.

Concurrent with the move of Sotawall from the Architectural Framing Systems segment to the Architectural Services segment effective at the start of our first quarter of fiscal 2023, goodwill was reallocated to the affected reporting units within each segment, using a relative fair value approach as outlined in ASC 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other .

In addition, for all reporting units, no qualitative indicators of impairment were identified during the first quarter, and therefore, no interim quantitative goodwill impairment evaluation was performed.

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