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Item 1. Financial Statements

2024-05-07 compared with 2024-02-01 · 129 added, 73 removed, 371 unchanged (35% of the section changed)

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

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Net sales $ 792,911 $ 895,934 $ 1,591,392 $ 1,729,755

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

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Net income $ 137,955 $ 174,194 $ 276,335 $ 347,686

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

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Current Assets:

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

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Operating activities:

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Amortization of right-of-use assets 13,442 8,234

(Gain) Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment ( 471 ) ( 1 )

Other non-cash adjustments to net income 5,743 ( 4,561 )

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Capital expenditures ( 73,546 ) ( 72,690 )

Proceeds from sale of properties and equipment 548 1

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired 3 ( 5,973 ) ( 83,385 )

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Finance lease payments ( 894 ) ( 660 )

Dividends paid to shareholders ( 11,719 ) —

Net cash used for financing activities ( 187,529 ) ( 284,262 )

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Balance as of December 29, 2023 36,905 $ 370 $ — $ 490,238 $ 1,035,897 $ ( 24,160 ) $ 1,502,345

Net income — — — — 137,955 — 137,955

Other comprehensive loss — — — — — ( 4,872 ) ( 4,872 )

Stock-based compensation — — — 5,028 — — 5,028

Issuance of common stock, net of shares withheld for tax 118 1 — 2,385 — — 2,386

Repurchase of common stock ( 389 ) ( 4 ) — — ( 59,223 ) — ( 59,227 )

Dividends declared — — — — ( 11,719 ) — ( 11,719 )

Balance as of March 29, 2024 36,634 $ 367 $ — $ 497,651 $ 1,102,910 $ ( 29,032 ) $ 1,571,896

Common Stock Treasury Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Total Equity

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Balance as of December 30, 2022 39,868 $ 400 $ ( 2,580 ) $ 490,611 $ 825,433 $ ( 38,822 ) $ 1,275,042

Net income — — — — 174,194 — 174,194

Other comprehensive (loss) — — — — — 2,663 2,663

Stock-based compensation — — — 6,863 — — 6,863

Issuance of common stock, net of shares withheld for tax 44 — — 336 — — 336

Repurchase of common stock ( 974 ) ( 10 ) — — ( 120,293 ) — ( 120,303 )

Balance as of March 31, 2023 38,938 $ 390 $ ( 2,580 ) $ 497,810 $ 879,334 $ ( 36,159 ) $ 1,338,795

See Notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures The ASU requires companies to provide additional segment disclosures including disclosing title and position of the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), disclosure of significant segment expenses provided to and reviewed by the CODM, and that public entities provide all annual disclosures about a reportable segment’s profit or loss and assets required by Topic 280 in interim periods.

The Company will adopt the standard in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and include the disclosures required by the ASU within the Segment Footnote.

The Company will adopt the standard in fiscal 2025 and include the disclosures required by the ASU within the Segment Footnote of the annual report.

2023-09 Income Taxes (Topic 740);

Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures The ASU requires companies to provide additional tax disclosures including specific categories in the rate reconciliations and reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold.

Additional disclosures are also required for income tax paid and the disaggregation of domestic and foreign income tax expense.

The Company will adopt the standard in fiscal 2026 and include the disclosures required by the ASU within the Income Tax Footnote of the annual report.

REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

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When credits do not meet the transferability criteria, the benefit is recognized within income tax expense in accordance with ASC 740, “Income Taxes.” Beginning in fiscal 2024, the Company has concluded that the credits generated are transferable.

As such, the benefit of the solar tax credits is recognized as a reduction of cost of sales.

As such, the benefit of the solar energy tax credits is recognized as a reduction of cost of sales.

The Company has contractual arrangements with certain customers to transfer a portion of the tax credits or to otherwise provide a rebate based on an agreed-upon value of the tax credits generated.

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As a result of this allocation, the Company recognizes a reduction to revenue, similar to a rebate.

For arrangements with no transfer of tax credits there is only a single performance obligation to transfer the promised goods and a rebate is granted based on the agreed-upon value of the tax credits generated.

The solar tax credit receivable is recorded in Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and the liability to transfer the defined portion of the tax credits or the economic value is recorded in Customer Liabilities.

For the three months ended December 29, 2023, the Company has recognized a reduction of revenue of $ 14,853 for the economic value of tax credits to be transferred and a benefit to cost of sales of $ 19,127 .

As of December 29, 2023, the Company has a liability of $ 29,310 for credits to be transferred or the value thereof and a solar tax credit receivable of $ 64,595 .

As of December 29, 2023, all activity related to the solar tax credits is within the Safety & Infrastructure segment.

For arrangements with no transfer of tax credits there is only a single performance obligation to transfer the promised goods and a rebate, which is recognized as a reduction of revenue, is granted based on the agreed-upon value of the tax credits generated.

The solar energy tax credit receivable is recorded in Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets and the liability to transfer the defined portion of the tax credits or the economic value is recorded in Customer Liabilities.

For the six months ended March 29, 2024, the Company has recognized a reduction of revenue of $ 30,011 for the economic value of tax credits to be transferred and a benefit to cost of sales of $ 37,934 .

As of March 29, 2024, the Company has a liability of $ 32,687 for credits to be transferred or the value thereof.

As of March 29, 2024, all activity related to the solar energy tax credits is within the Safety & Infrastructure segment.

The Company has certain arrangements that require it to estimate at the time of sale the amounts of variable consideration that should not be recorded as revenue as certain amounts are not expected to be collected from customers, as well as an estimate of the value of products to be returned.

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From time to time, the Company enters into strategic acquisitions in an effort to better service existing customers and to obtain new customers.

During the three months ended December 29, 2023, the Company paid out $ 5,973 of accrued purchase price related to the fiscal 2022 acquisition of Cascade Poly Pipe & Conduit and Northwest Polymers.

No other acquisition activity occurred during the three months ended December 29, 2023.

During the six months ended March 29, 2024, the Company paid out $ 5,973 of accrued purchase price related to the fiscal 2022 acquisition of Cascade Poly Pipe & Conduit and Northwest Polymers.

No other acquisition activity occurred during the six months ended March 29, 2024.

On November 7, 2022, Atkore HDPE, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, acquired the assets of Elite Polymer Solutions (“Elite”), for a purchase price of $ 90,230 , of which $ 75,981 was paid at closing and an additional purchase price payable of $ 14,000 was accrued, of which $ 500 was paid in fiscal 2023 subsequent to the acquisition date.

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Net sales and net income of the above acquisition are included in the condensed consolidated financial statement of operations for the post-acquisition period.

Due to the immaterial nature of this acquisition, the Company did not include the pro forma results of operations for this acquisition for the current period or the previous interim period.

Due to the immaterial nature of this acquisition, the Company did not include the pro forma results of operations for this acquisition or the previous interim period.

POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

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The net periodic benefit credit was as follows:

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Interest cost $ 1,316 $ 1,294 $ 2,632 $ 2,588

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Other expense, net consisted of the following:

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Undesignated foreign currency derivative instruments $ — $ ( 14 )

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Loss on assets held for sale $ 85 $ 3,658 $ 21 $ 3,658

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Accordingly, the Company recognized an impairment of the related assets in fiscal 2023 and continues to recognize any incremental losses on those assets.

For the three months ended December 29, 2023 and December 30, 2022, the Company’s effective tax rate attributable to income before income taxes was 17.5 % and 21.9 %, respectively.

For the three months ended December 29, 2023 and December 30, 2022, the Company’s income tax expense was $ 29,272 and $ 48,559 respectively.

The decrease in the current period effective tax rate was driven by an increase in the excess tax benefit associated with stock compensation.

For the three months ended March 29, 2024 and March 31, 2023, the Company’s effective tax rate attributable to income before income taxes was 18.7 % and 23.5 %, respectively.

For the three months ended March 29, 2024 and March 31, 2023, the Company’s income tax expense was $ 31,804 and $ 53,364 respectively.

The decrease in the current period effective tax rate was driven by an increase in the excess tax benefit associated with stock compensation and the benefit related to solar energy tax credits enacted as part of the IRA.

For the six months ended March 29, 2024 and March 31, 2023, the Company’s effective tax rate attributable to income before income taxes was 18.1 % and 22.7 %, respectively.

For the six months ended March 29, 2024 and March 31, 2023, the Company’s income tax expense was $ 61,076 and $ 101,923 respectively.

A valuation allowance has been recorded against certain net operating losses in certain foreign jurisdictions.

A valuation allowance is recorded when it is determined to be more likely than not that these assets will not be fully realized in the foreseeable future.

A valuation allowance is recorded when it is determined to be more likely than not that

these assets will not be fully realized in the foreseeable future.

The realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon whether the Company can generate future taxable income in the appropriate character and jurisdiction to utilize the assets.

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The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

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Net income $ 137,955 $ 174,194 $ 276,335 $ 347,686

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Non-participating employee stock options (1)

436 537 471 534

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 37,166 39,749 37,455 40,182

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(1) Stock options to purchase shares of common stock that would have been anti-dilutive are not included in the calculation.

There were no anti-dilutive options outstanding during the three months ended December 29, 2023 and December 30, 2022.

There were no anti-dilutive options outstanding during the three months ended March 29, 2024 and March 31, 2023.

Additionally, there were no anti-dilutive options outstanding during the six months ended March 29, 2024 and March 31, 2023.

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

The following table presents the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component for the three months ended December 29, 2023 and December 30, 2022.

The following tables present the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component for the three months ended March 29, 2024 and March 31, 2023.

(in thousands) Defined Benefit

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Adjustments Total

Balance as of September 30, 2023 $ ( 10,801 ) $ ( 23,139 ) $ ( 33,940 )

Balance as of December 29, 2023 $ ( 10,748 ) $ ( 13,412 ) $ ( 24,160 )

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications — ( 4,925 ) ( 4,925 )

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other

comprehensive income, net of tax 53 — 53

Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) 53 ( 4,925 ) ( 4,872 )

Balance as of March 29, 2024 $ ( 10,695 ) $ ( 18,337 ) $ ( 29,032 )

(in thousands) Defined Benefit

Pension Items Currency

Adjustments Total

Balance as of December 30, 2022 $ ( 16,733 ) $ ( 22,089 ) $ ( 38,822 )

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications — 2,462 2,462

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Net current period other comprehensive income 201 2,462 2,663

Balance as of December 29, 2023 $ ( 10,748 ) $ ( 13,412 ) $ ( 24,160 )

Balance as of March 31, 2023 $ ( 16,532 ) $ ( 19,627 ) $ ( 36,159 )

The following tables present the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component for the six months ended March 29, 2024 and March 31, 2023.

(in thousands) Defined Benefit

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Balance as of September 30, 2023 $ ( 10,801 ) $ ( 23,139 ) $ ( 33,940 )

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications — 4,802 4,802

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other

comprehensive income, net of tax 106 — 106

Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) 106 4,802 4,908

Balance as of March 29, 2024 $ ( 10,695 ) $ ( 18,337 ) $ ( 29,032 )

(in thousands) Defined Benefit

Pension Items Currency

Adjustments Total

Balance as of September 30, 2022 $ ( 16,795 ) $ ( 33,351 ) $ ( 50,146 )

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications — 13,724 13,724

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Net current period other comprehensive income 263 13,724 13,987

Balance as of December 30, 2022 $ ( 16,733 ) $ ( 22,089 ) $ ( 38,822 )

Balance as of March 31, 2023 $ ( 16,532 ) $ ( 19,627 ) $ ( 36,159 )

INVENTORIES, NET

A majority of the Company ’ s inventories are recorded at the lower of cost (primarily last in, first out, or “ LIFO ” ) or market or net realizable value, as applicable.

Approximately 86 % and 82 % of the Company ’ s inventories were valued at the lower of LIFO cost or market at December 29, 2023 and September 30, 2023, respectively.

Interim LIFO determinations, including those at December 29, 2023, are based on management ’ s estimates of future inventory levels and costs for the remainder of the current fiscal year.

(in thousands) December 29, 2023 September 30, 2023

Approximately 88 % and 82 % of the Company ’ s inventories were valued at the lower of LIFO cost or market at March 29, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively.

Interim LIFO determinations, including those at March 29, 2024, are based on management ’ s estimates of future inventory levels and costs for the remainder of the current fiscal year.

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Purchased materials and manufactured parts, net $ 222,098 $ 231,518

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Inventories, net $ 564,159 $ 493,852

Total inventories would be $ 4,574 higher and $ 29,826 higher than reported as of December 29, 2023 and September 30, 2023, respectively, if the first-in, first-out method was used for all inventories.

As of December 29, 2023, and September 30, 2023, the excess and obsolete inventory reserve was $ 26,330 and $ 25,585 , respectively.

Total inventories would be $ 26,849 higher and $ 29,826 higher than reported as of March 29, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively, if the first-in, first-out method was used for all inventories.

As of March 29, 2024, and September 30, 2023, the excess and obsolete inventory reserve was $ 29,269 and $ 25,585 , respectively.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

As of December 29, 2023, and September 30, 2023, property, plant and equipment and accumulated depreciation were as follows:

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As of March 29, 2024, and September 30, 2023, property, plant and equipment and accumulated depreciation were as follows:

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Land $ 29,200 $ 29,082

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Property, plant and equipment, net $ 598,952 $ 559,041

Depreciation expense for the three months ended December 29, 2023 and December 30, 2022 totaled $ 14,553 and $ 13,171 respectively.

Depreciation expense for the three months ended March 29, 2024 and March 31, 2023 totaled $ 15,234 and $ 13,808 , respectively.

Depreciation expense for the six months ended March 29, 2024 and March 31, 2023 totaled $ 29,787 and $ 26,980 , respectively.

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

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Exchange rate effects 1,063 22 1,085

Balance as of December 29, 2023 $ 260,094 $ 52,866 $ 312,960

Goodwill balances as of December 29, 2023 included $ 5,645 and $ 43,000 of accumulated impairment losses within the Electrical and Safety & Infrastructure segments, respectively.

Balance as of March 29, 2024 $ 259,490 $ 52,701 $ 312,191

Goodwill balances as of March 29, 2024 included $ 5,645 and $ 43,000 of accumulated impairment losses within the Electrical and Safety & Infrastructure segments, respectively.

The Company assesses the recoverability of goodwill and indefinite-lived trade names on an annual basis in accordance with ASC 350, “ Intangibles - Goodwill and Other.

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The following table provides the gross carrying value, accumulated amortization and net carrying value for each major class of intangible asset:

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(in thousands) Weighted Average Useful Life (Years) Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value

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Other intangible assets consist of definite-lived trade names, technology, non-compete agreements and backlogs.

Included in the table above are the effects of changes in exchange rates which were not material for the three months ended December 29, 2023.

Amortization expense for the three months ended December 29, 2023 and December 30, 2022 was $ 14,467 and $ 12,796 , respectively.

Included in the table above are the effects of changes in exchange rates which were not material for the six months ended March 29, 2024.

Amortization expense for the three months ended March 29, 2024 and March 31, 2023 was $ 14,221 and $ 14,790 , respectively.

Amortization expense for the six months ended March 29, 2024 and March 31, 2023 was $ 28,688 and $ 27,586 , respectively.

Expected amortization expense for intangible assets for the remainder of fiscal 2024 and over the next five years and thereafter is as follows:

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Actual amounts of amortization may differ from estimated amounts due to additional intangible asset acquisitions, impairment of intangible assets and other events.

Debt as of December 29, 2023 and September 30, 2023 was as follows:

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Debt as of March 29, 2024 and September 30, 2023 was as follows:

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ABL Credit Facility — —

Senior Secured Term Loan Facility due May 26, 2028 $ 371,809 $ 371,667

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The asset-based credit facility (the “ ABL Credit Facility ” ) has aggregate commitments of $ 325,000 .

AII is the borrower under the ABL Credit Facility which is guaranteed by the Company and all other subsidiaries of the Company (other than AII) that are guarantors of the Senior Notes.

AII ’ s availability under the ABL Credit Facility was $ 322,406 as of December 29, 2023 and $ 322,406 as of September 30, 2023.

AII is the borrower under the ABL Credit Facility which is guaranteed by the Company and all other subsidiaries of the Company (other than AII) that are guarantors of the Senior Notes (as defined below).

AII ’ s availability under the ABL Credit Facility was $ 322,406 as of March 29, 2024 and $ 322,406 as of September 30, 2023.

The ABL Credit Facility will mature on the earlier of five years from May 26, 2021 or 91 days prior to the maturity date of the New Senior Secured Term Loan Facility if at least $ 100 million of obligations remain outstanding under the New Senior Secured Term Loan Facility on such date.

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The fair value of forward currency contracts is calculated by reference to current forward exchange rates for contracts with similar maturity profiles.

The Company had no active forward currency contracts or other derivative instruments as of December 29, 2023 or September 30, 2023.

The Company had no active forward currency contracts or other derivative instruments as of March 29, 2024 or September 30, 2023.

The following table presents the Company ’ s assets and liabilities measured at fair value:

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(in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 1 Level 2

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The estimated fair value of financial instruments not carried at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheets were as follows:

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(in thousands) Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value

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The Company has obligations related to commitments to purchase certain goods.

As of December 29, 2023, such obligations were $ 281,447 for the rest of fiscal year 2024 and $ 13,895 for fiscal year 2025 and beyond.

As of March 29, 2024, such obligations were $ 188,636 for the rest of fiscal year 2024 and $ 11,062 for fiscal year 2025 and beyond.

These amounts represent open purchase orders for materials used in production.

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However, litigation is unpredictable, and the Company could incur judgments or enter into settlements for current or future claims that could adversely affect its business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

The Company had outstanding letters of credit totaling $ 2,594 supporting workers ’ compensation and general liability insurance policies as of December 29, 2023.

The Company also had surety bonds primarily related to performance guarantees on supply agreements and construction contracts, and payment of duties and taxes totaling $ 37,722 as of December 29, 2023.

The Company had outstanding letters of credit totaling $ 2,594 supporting workers ’ compensation and general liability insurance policies as of March 29, 2024.

The Company also had surety bonds primarily related to performance guarantees on supply agreements and construction contracts, and payment of duties and taxes totaling $ 37,044 as of March 29, 2024.

In disposing of assets or businesses, the Company often provides representations, warranties and indemnities to cover various risks including unknown damage to the assets, environmental risks involved in the sale of real estate, liability to investigate and remediate environmental contamination at waste disposal sites and manufacturing facilities, and unidentified tax liabilities and legal fees related to periods prior to disposition.

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(in thousands) External Net Sales Intersegment Sales Adjusted EBITDA External Net Sales Intersegment Sales Adjusted EBITDA

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Consolidated operations $ 792,911 $ — $ 895,934 $ —

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(in thousands) External Net Sales Intersegment Sales Adjusted EBITDA External Net Sales Intersegment Sales Adjusted EBITDA

Electrical $ 1,184,471 $ 10 $ 400,112 $ 1,319,660 $ 10 $ 500,720

Safety & Infrastructure 406,921 624 45,042 410,095 218 66,597

Eliminations — ( 634 ) — ( 228 )

Consolidated operations $ 1,591,392 $ — $ 1,729,755 $ —

Presented below is a reconciliation of operating Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Income before income taxes:

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Operating segment Adjusted EBITDA

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Unallocated expenses (a)

( 9,367 ) ( 14,036 ) ( 19,717 ) ( 27,431 )

Depreciation and amortization ( 29,455 ) ( 28,598 ) ( 58,475 ) ( 54,566 )

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Stock-based compensation ( 5,028 ) ( 6,863 ) ( 9,785 ) ( 12,133 )

Other (b) ( 4,300 ) ( 1,069 )

649 ( 4,547 ) ( 3,652 ) ( 5,615 )

Income before income taxes $ 169,759 $ 227,558 $ 337,411 $ 449,609

(b) Represents other items, such as inventory reserves and adjustments, loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment, insurance recovery related to damages of property, plant and equipment, release of indemnified uncertain tax positions, gain on purchase of business.

realized or unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency impacts of intercompany loans and related forward currency derivatives, and restructuring charges.

The Company ’ s net sales by geography were as follows for the three months ended December 29, 2023 and December 30, 2022:

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(a) Represents unallocated selling, general and administrative activities and associated expenses including, in part, executive, legal, finance, human resources, information technology, business development and communications, as well as certain costs and earnings of employee-related benefits plans, such as stock-based compensation and a portion of self-insured medical costs.

(b) Represents other items, such as inventory reserves and adjustments, loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment, release of indemnified uncertain tax positions, gain on purchase of business.

loss on assets held for sale (includes loss on assets held for sale in Russia.

See Note 11, “Goodwill and Intangible Assets” in the form 10-Q filed May 9, 2023 for additional information), realized or unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency impacts of intercompany loans and related forward currency derivatives, transaction and restructuring costs.

The Company ’ s net sales by geography were as follows for the three months ended and the six months ended March 29, 2024 and March 31, 2023:

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United States $ 700,243 $ 799,562 $ 1,408,701 $ 1,549,649

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Total $ 792,911 $ 895,934 $ 1,591,392 $ 1,729,755

The table below shows the amount of net sales from external customers for each of the Company ’ s product categories which accounted for 10% or more of consolidated net sales in either period for the three months ended December 29, 2023 and December 30, 2022:

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Metal Electrical Conduit and Fittings $ 147,697 $ 128,322 $ 286,936 $ 239,480

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Other Electrical products (a)

94,767 99,709 189,654 187,365

Electrical 590,811 680,955 1,184,471 1,319,660

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Other Safety & Infrastructure products (b)

113,234 116,252 233,557 232,594

Safety & Infrastructure 202,100 214,979 406,921 410,095

Net sales $ 792,911 $ 895,934 $ 1,591,392 $ 1,729,755

(a) Other Electrical products includes International Cable Management, Fiberglass Conduit and Corrosion Resistant Conduit

(b) Other S&I products includes Metal Framing and Fittings, Construction Services, Perimeter Security and Cable Management

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent to December 29, 2023, the Company has repurchased 148.4 thousand shares at a cost of $ 22.8 million as of February 1, 2024.

On January 30, 2024, the board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $ 0.32 per share of common stock payable on March 15, 2024 to stockholders of record on February 27, 2024.

Subsequent to March 29, 2024, the Company has repurchased 204.8 thousand shares at a cost of $ 36.1 million as of May 7, 2024.

On May 2, 2024, the board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $ 0.32 per share of common stock payable on May 31, 2024, to stockholders of record on May 21, 2024.

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Item 1. Financial Statements