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): July 17, 2015
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) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
4640 Trueman Boulevard, Hilliard, Ohio 43026
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(614) 658-0050
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 1.01. | Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. |
On July 17, 2015, ADS Ventures, Inc. (ADS/V), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (the Company), entered into a Sale and Assignment of Ownership Interests (the Purchase Agreement) with BaySaver Technologies, Inc. (BTI) and Mid-Atlantic Storm Water Research Center, Inc. (Mid-Atlantic), pursuant to which ADS/V acquired an additional 10% of the issued and outstanding membership interests in BaySaver Technologies, LLC (the BaySaver JV) from BTI and Mid-Atlantic for a combined purchase price of $3.2 million, subject to certain additional post-closing purchase price payments specified in the Purchase Agreement. As a result of the purchase, ADS/V increased its ownership interest to 65% of the issued and outstanding membership interests in the BaySaver JV. The Company guaranteed ADS/Vs financial obligations under the Purchase Agreement.
In connection with the acquisition, on July 17, 2015, ADS/V, BTI and Mid-Atlantic entered into an Amendment No. 1 to the BaySaver JV Limited Liability Company Agreement (Amendment No. 1), amending provisions of the BaySaver JV Limited Liability Company Agreement relating to (i) approval rights of the members; (ii) voting rights of the board of managers; (iii) put rights of BTI and Mid-Atlantic; (iv) call rights of ADS/V; and (v) the current membership interests in the BaySaver JV.
The foregoing is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Purchase Agreement and Amendment No. 1, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 8.01. | Other Events. |
On July 20, 2015, the Company issued a press release announcing the acquisition of the additional interests in the BaySaver JV. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) | Exhibits. |
10.1 | Sale and Assignment of Ownership Interests dated as of July 17, 2015 by and among ADS Ventures, Inc., BaySaver Technologies, Inc. and Mid-Atlantic Storm Water Research Center, Inc. | |
10.2 | Amendment No. 1 to BaySaver Technologies, LLC Limited Liability Company Agreement dated as of July 17, 2015 by and among ADS Ventures, Inc., BaySaver Technologies, Inc. and Mid-Atlantic Storm Water Research Center, Inc. | |
99.1 | Press release, dated July 20, 2015, issued by Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. |
SIGNATURE
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.
Dated: July 20, 2015
ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC. | ||
By: |
/s/ Mark B. Sturgeon |
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Name: | Mark B. Sturgeon | |
Title: | EVP, CFO, Secretary & Treasurer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
10.1 | Sale and Assignment of Ownership Interests dated as of July 17, 2015 by and among ADS Ventures, Inc., BaySaver Technologies, Inc. and Mid-Atlantic Storm Water Research Center, Inc. | |
10.2 | Amendment No. 1 to BaySaver Technologies, LLC Limited Liability Company Agreement dated as of July 17, 2015 by and among ADS Ventures, Inc., BaySaver Technologies, Inc. and Mid-Atlantic Storm Water Research Center, Inc. | |
99.1 | Press release, dated July 20, 2015, issued by Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. |
Exhibit 10.1
SALE AND ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP INTERESTS
This Sale and Assignment of Ownership Interests dated July 17, 2015 (this Sale Agreement) is entered into by and among ADS Ventures, Inc. ( ADS/V ), BaySaver Technologies, Inc. ( BTI ) and Mid-Atlantic Storm Water Research Center, Inc. ( Mid-Atlantic ). Unless otherwise defined in this Sale Agreement, capitalized terms used herein shall have the meanings provided them in the BaySaver Technologies, LLC (the Company ) Limited Liability Company Agreement dated July 15, 2013 (the Agreement ). Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. ( ADS ) joins in this Sale Agreement as Guarantor of the financial obligations of ADS/V, as set forth more fully herein.
WHEREAS, ADS/V holds 55 Units (a 55% Percentage Interest) of the Company;
WHEREAS, BTI holds 44.99 Units (a 44.99% Percentage Interest) of the Company;
WHEREAS, Mid-Atlantic holds 0.01 Units (a 0.01% Percentage Interest) of the Company;
WHEREAS , BTI wishes to sell 9.997778 of its Units of the Company (the BTI Transferred Units) to ADS/V and retain 34.992222% Units of the Company, and ADS/V wishes to acquire the BTI Transferred Units from BTI;
WHEREAS , Mid-Atlantic wishes to sell .002222 of its Units of the Company (the Mid-Atlantic Transferred Units and, together with the BTI Transferred Units, the Transferred Units) to ADS/V and retain 0.007778% Units of the Company, and ADS/V wishes to acquire the Mid-Atlantic Transferred Units from Mid-Atlantic;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties do hereby agree as follows:
1. BTI, for and in consideration of payment by ADS/V of the sum of $3,199,289.00 cash, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, does hereby sell, transfer, assign and set over to ADS/V the BTI Transferred Units.
2. ADS/V hereby purchases and accepts the BTI Transferred Units.
3. Mid-Atlantic, for and in consideration of payment by ADS/V of the sum of $711.00 cash, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, does hereby sell, transfer, assign and set over to ADS/V the Mid-Atlantic Transferred Units.
4. ADS/V hereby purchases and accepts said Mid-Atlantic Transferred Units.
5. In addition to the combined purchase price payments of $3,200,000 described in sections 1 and 3 above, ADS/V shall make to BTI and Mid-Atlantic additional combined purchase price payments for the Transferred Units in a total amount equal to the positive
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difference, if any, of (a) $1,000,000 minus (b) the amount of the combined distributions that BTI and Mid-Atlantic receive under section 8.5 of the Agreement for Fiscal Year 2016. BTI shall receive 99.97778% of such additional payments and Mid-Atlantic shall receive .02222% of such additional payments. ADS/V shall make such additional payments by no later than May 15, 2016.
6. In the event that either BTI and Mid-Atlantic or ADS/V exercise any of their rights under Section 6.1 of the Agreement and the resulting transaction closes prior to April 1, 2017, then this Section 6 shall be null and void. However, in the event that neither BTI and Mid-Atlantic nor ADS/V exercise any of their rights under Section 6.1 of the Agreement in a manner which causes a resulting transaction to close prior to April 1, 2017, then in addition to the combined purchase price payments set forth in sections 1, 3 and 5, above, ADS/V shall make to BTI and Mid-Atlantic additional combined purchase price payments for the Transferred Units in a total amount equal to the positive difference, if any, of (a) $1,470,000 minus (b) the amount of the combined distributions that BTI and Mid-Atlantic receive under section 8.5 of the Agreement for Fiscal Year 2017. BTI shall receive 99.97778% of such additional payments and Mid-Atlantic shall receive .02222% of such additional payments. ADS/V shall make such additional payments by no later than May 15, 2017.
7. This Sale and Assignment of Ownership Interests shall be binding upon the undersigned and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective successors and assigns of the undersigned.
8. BTI represents and warrants to ADS/V that BTI is the lawful beneficial and record owner of the BTI Transferred Units conveyed hereby and that said BTI Transferred Units are free and clear from any and all encumbrances whatsoever and that BTI has the power and authority to sell and assign the same and that ADS/V shall be the sole owner of such BTI Transferred Units upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
9. Mid-Atlantic represents and warrants to ADS/V that Mid-Atlantic is the lawful beneficial and record owner of the Mid-Atlantic Transferred Units conveyed hereby and that said Mid-Atlantic Transferred Units are free and clear from any and all encumbrances whatsoever and that Mid-Atlantic has the power and authority to sell and assign the same and that ADS/V shall be the sole owner of such Mid-Atlantic Transferred Units upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby.
10. The effective date and time of this Sale and Assignment of Ownership Interests shall be at the close of business on July 17, 2015.
11. ADS/V, BTI and Mid-Atlantic hereby agree to waive all restrictions, obligations and conditions on transfer set forth in Article IX of the Agreement (as currently in effect) in connection with the sale and assignment of the Units pursuant to this Sale Agreement. Notwithstanding the mutual waiver as stated above, the restrictions, obligations and conditions on transfer set forth in Article IX shall survive the transaction contemplated by this Sale Agreement, and shall remain binding upon the Members as stated in the Agreement.
12. ADS/V, BTI and Mid-Atlantic hereby each agree to take such further actions and execute such further documents as may be necessary to evidence the sale and assignment of the Units, including without limitation, any amendments to the Agreement or other organizational or operational documents applicable to the Company and its Members.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, through duly-authorized representatives, have each set their hand as of the date set below each of their respective signatures.
ADS VENTURES, INC. | BAYSAVER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | |||||||
By: |
/s/ Joseph A. Chlapaty |
By: |
/s/ Thomas E. Pank |
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Name and Title: Joseph A. Chlapaty, President | Name and Title: Thomas E. Pank, President | |||||||
Date: July 17, 2015 | Date: July 17, 2015 |
MID-ATLANTIC STORM WATER RESEARCH CENTER, INC. | ||
By: |
/s/ Thomas E. Pank |
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Name and Title: Thomas E. Pank, President | ||
Date: July 17, 2015 |
[Joinder and Guaranty follows on the next page.]
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JOINDER AND GUARANTY
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. ( ADS ), a Delaware corporation with principal offices located at 4640 Trueman Blvd, Hilliard, Ohio 43026, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, hereby joins this Sale Agreement for the limited purpose of guaranteeing any and all financial obligations of ADS/V owed to BTI and/or Mid-Atlantic as their interests may appear (the Guaranty ). The condition of this Guaranty is as follows: In the event ADS/V shall satisfy all of its financial and payment obligations under this Sale Agreement and the Agreement, then this Guaranty shall be null and void; otherwise, in the event ADS/V shall not satisfy or perform any and all financial obligations now existing or accruing in the future on account of any transaction contemplated by this Sale Agreement or the Agreement, then ADS shall within fifteen (15) days of written notice of a default by ADS/V fully and completely satisfy all such obligations. All notices under this Guaranty to ADS shall be in writing and shall be effective upon delivery to:
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
Attn: Mr. Joseph A. Chlapaty, President
4640 Trueman Blvd.
Hilliard, Ohio 43026
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, through duly-authorized representative(s), have each set their hand as of the date set below each of their respective signatures.
ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC. | ||
By: |
/s/ Joseph A. Chlapaty |
Name and Title: | Joseph A. Chlapaty, President | |
Date: July 17, 2015 |
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Exhibit 10.2
AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO
BAYSAVER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT
AMONG
ADS VENTURES, INC., BAYSAVER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
AND MID-ATLANTIC STORM WATER RESEARCH CENTER, INC.
This Amendment No. 1 dated July 17, 2015 (this Amendment No. 1 ), amends and supplements the BaySaver Technologies, LLC (the Company ) Limited Liability Company Agreement (the Agreement ) dated July 15, 2013, by and among ADS Ventures, Inc. ( ADS/V ), BaySaver Technologies, Inc. ( BTI ) and Mid-Atlantic Storm Water Research Center, Inc. ( Mid-Atlantic ). Unless otherwise defined in this Amendment No. 1, capitalized terms used herein shall have the meanings provided them in the Agreement. Except as otherwise specifically addressed by this Amendment No. 1, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the respective agreements of the parties contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Section 3.2 of the Agreement is hereby superseded and replaced in its entirety with the following:
3.2. Major Matters . Notwithstanding the authority granted to the Board of Managers set forth in Section 4.1(b), the Company shall not issue any additional Member Units in the Company, except upon the unanimous consent of the Members.
2. Section 4.8 of the Agreement is hereby superseded and replaced in its entirety with the following:
4.8 Voting . Except as otherwise herein specified, all determinations affecting the conduct of the affairs of the Company shall be by the vote of the Board of Managers. In connection with any vote of the Board of Managers, each ADS/V Representative on the Board of Managers shall be entitled to vote one-half of the total number of Units then held by ADS/V and each BTI/Mid-Atlantic Representative shall be entitled to vote one-half of the total number of Units then held collectively by BTI and Mid-Atlantic. The vote of a majority of the Outstanding Units of the Company shall decide all matters. Any Member shall have the right to present to the Board of Managers any matter to be voted upon by the Board of Managers.
3. Section 6.1(c) of the Agreement is hereby superseded and replaced in its entirety with the following:
(c) | At any time after the end of Fiscal Year 2017, BTI and Mid-Atlantic shall have the right to put all of their Units to ADS/V at a per Unit price equal to the following formula: |
(A) | the greater of (I) EBITDA for the Companys most recent completed Fiscal Year (based upon the final audited EBITDA of the Company for such Fiscal Year) or (II) $4,200,000, |
(B) | multiplied by 6, and |
(C) | then divided by the total number of outstanding Units of the Company to determine the per Unit price. |
4. Section 6.1(d) of the Agreement is hereby superseded and replaced in its entirety with the following:
(d) | At any time after the end of Fiscal Year 2016 (April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016), ADS/V shall have a call right requiring BTI and Mid-Atlantic to sell all of their Units to ADS/V upon the earlier to occur of the following: (i) the Company generating $5,000,000 EBITDA during any completed Fiscal Year (based upon the final audited EBITDA of the Company for such Fiscal Year) or (ii) the completion of Fiscal Year 2017. The per Unit purchase price for this call right shall be: |
(A) | if the call right is exercised prior to April 1, 2017, |
(I) | EBITDA for the Companys most recent completed Fiscal Year (based upon the final audited EBITDA of the Company for such Fiscal Year), |
(II) | multiplied by 7, and |
(III) | then divided by the total number of outstanding Units of the Company to determine the per Unit price; or |
(B) | if the call right is exercised on or after April 1, 2017, |
(I) | the greater of (y) EBITDA for the Companys most recent completed Fiscal Year (based upon the final audited EBITDA of the Company for such Fiscal Year) or (z) $4,200,000, |
(II) | multiplied by 6, and |
(III) | then divided by the total number of outstanding Units of the Company to determine the per Unit price. |
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For purposes of calculating EBITDA, annual research and development expenses of the Company in excess of $100,000 will be added back to EBITDA.
5. Exhibit A to the Agreement is hereby superseded and replaced in its entirety with revised Exhibit A attached hereto.
[signature page follows]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, ADS/V, BTI and Mid-Atlantic have caused this Amendment No. 1 to be executed by their authorized officers as of the day and year first above written.
ADS VENTURES, INC. | BAYSAVER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | |||||||
By: |
/s/ Joseph A. Chlapaty |
By: |
/s/ Thomas E. Pank |
Name and Title: | Joseph A. Chlapaty, President | Name and Title: | Thomas E. Pank, President | |||||
Date: July 17, 2015 | Date: July 17, 2015 |
MID-ATLANTIC STORM WATER RESEARCH CENTER, INC. | ||
By: |
/s/ Thomas E. Pank |
Name and Title: | Thomas E. Pank, President | |
Date: July 17, 2015 |
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EXHIBIT A
Address of Principal Place of Business |
Name and Address of Registered Agent of the Company for Service of Process |
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BaySaver Technologies, LLC | Corporation Trust Company | |
1010 Deer Hollow Drive | 1209 Orange Street | |
Mount Airy, Maryland 21771 | Wilmington, DE 19801 | |
Attn: Ron Vitarelli |
Name and Business Address of Member |
Percentage Interest |
Number of Units |
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ADS Ventures, Inc. |
65 | % | 65 Units | |||
Attn: Joseph A. Chlapaty, |
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President |
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4640 Trueman Blvd. |
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Hilliard, OH 43026 |
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BaySaver Technologies, Inc. |
34.992222 | % | 34.992222 Units | |||
Attn: Thomas Pank, President |
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1030 Deer Hollow Drive |
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Mt. Airy, Maryland 21771 |
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Mid-Atlantic Storm Water |
0.007778 | % | 0.007778 Units | |||
Research Center, Inc. |
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Attn: Thomas Pank, President |
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1207 Park Ridge Drive |
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Mt. Airy, Maryland 21771 |
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Exhibit 99.1
ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS TAKES OPERATIONAL CONTROL OF BAYSAVER JOINT VENTURE
Company interest increases to 65% and will begin consolidating financial results of the joint venture
HILLIARD, Ohio (July 20, 2015) Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS) (NYSE: WMS), a leading global manufacturer of water management products and solutions for commercial, residential, infrastructure and agricultural applications, today announced that it has acquired operational control of its BaySaver, LLC joint venture from its partner, BaySaver Technologies, Inc. (BTI.) Under its BaySeparator and BayFilter brands, BaySaver manufactures stormwater treatment units used in construction applications to remove sediments and other pollutants from stormwater runoff.
Through this transaction, ADS has acquired an additional 10% from BTI for $3.2 million, bringing its interest in the joint venture to 65%. The joint venture was initially formed on July 15, 2013. The partnership combined the industry leading engineering, manufacturing, sales and distribution of ADS, with the research, development and technical approvals of BTI. During the twelve months ended March 31, 2015, BaySaver had revenue of approximately $11.0 million. BaySaver will continue to be based in Mount Airy, Maryland with a focus on stormwater filtration and separation technologies.
We are very excited about advancing this partnership and the future prospects of the BaySaver product line, said Joe Chlapaty, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. We believe there are strong growth opportunities, both in the near and long-term in this growing application. Evolving requirements related to stormwater management have created the demand for a more complete treatment methodology and this strategic partnership has strengthened our position as the only complete solutions provider for water management systems.
Mr. Chlapaty continued, As we move forward, we will continue to leverage the abilities of both ADS and BaySaver to develop and bring to market the latest stormwater treatment products. This transaction shows our commitment to our strategy of allocating capital to invest in growth opportunities, whether organically or through acquisitions, that will further our industry leading position.
As a result of the transaction, ADS will consolidate BaySaver for financial reporting purposes effective as of the July 17, 2015 closing date.
About Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
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 29 distribution centers.
ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC. 4640 TRUEMAN BOULEVARD, HILLIARD, OH 43026 TEL: 614 / 658-0050 800 / 733-7473
HTTP://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. 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 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; and the 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
mike.higgins@ads-pipe.com
ADVANCED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, INC. 4640 TRUEMAN BOULEVARD, HILLIARD, OH 43026 TEL: 614 / 658-0050 800 / 733-7473
HTTP://WWW.ADS-PIPE.COM