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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): October 27, 2020

 

 

ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Pennsylvania

 

1-2116

 

23-0366390

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation or organization)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

2500 Columbia Avenue P.O. Box 3001

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

 

17603

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (717) 397-0611

NA

(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

 

Trading

Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share

 

AWI

 

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ◻

 


 

Section 2 - Financial Information

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 27, 2020, Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (the Company) issued a press release announcing its third quarter 2020 consolidated financial results and earnings outlook for fiscal year 2020. The full text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished herewith and shall not be deemed filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Act), or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Section 7 – Regulation FD

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 27, 2020, the Company issued a press release announcing that it will report its third quarter 2020 consolidated financial results via a webcast and conference call on October 27, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time which can be accessed through the Investors section of the Companys website, www.armstrongceilings.com. During this report, the Company will reference a slide presentation, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference.

The information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.2, is being furnished herewith and shall not be deemed filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Act, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the plans, objectives, expectations and intentions of the Company, including the consummation of the Sale, and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements are based on the current expectations and beliefs of the Company’s management, and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. The Company cautions readers that any forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and that actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein, due to changes in economic, business, competitive, technological, strategic or other regulatory factors, as well as factors affecting the operation of the business of the Company. More detailed information about certain of these and other factors may be found in filings by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K in the sections entitled “Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors”, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Various factors could cause actual results to differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements including, without limitation, the risk that the anticipated benefits from the Sale may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected. The Company is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter the forward-looking statements contained in this document, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Section 8 – Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On October 21, 2020, the Company determined to restart its previously authorized share repurchase program (the “Program”), which was temporarily suspended in the first quarter of 2020 in response to the uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Company currently has $603.8 million remaining under the Board’s

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repurchase authorization. Repurchases under the Program may be made through open market, block and privately-negotiated transactions, including Rule 10b5-1 plans, at such times and in such amounts as management deems appropriate, subject to market and business conditions, regulatory requirements and other factors.  The Program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any particular amount of common shares and may be suspended or discontinued at any time without notice.  The timing and actual number of common shares to be repurchased will depend upon market conditions and other factors, in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission requirements.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

 

No. 99.1

 

Press Release of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. dated October 27, 2020

 

 

No. 99.2

 

Earnings Call Presentation Third Quarter 2020 dated October 27, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

No. 104

 

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC.

 

 

By:

 

/s/ Mark A. Hershey

 

 

Mark A. Hershey

 

 

Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer

Date: October 27, 2020

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

Armstrong World Industries Reports

Third Quarter 2020 Results

Key Highlights

 

Net sales of $246.3 million, down 11% versus the prior year quarter

 

Operating income of $72.3 million, down 36% versus the prior year quarter

 

Adjusted EBITDA down 19% versus the prior year quarter

 

Acquired Turf Design and Moz Designs during the quarter

 

2020 Guidance: Net Sales of $920-$935 million, EBITDA of $320-$330 million, and adjusted Free Cash Flow of $200-$210 million

LANCASTER, Pa., October 27, 2020 -- Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI), a leader in the design, innovation and manufacture of commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions, today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2020.

Third Quarter Results from Continuing Operations

 

(Dollar amounts in millions except per-share data)

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

Net sales

 

$

246.3

 

 

$

277.1

 

 

 

(11.1

)%

Operating income

 

$

72.3

 

 

$

113.3

 

 

 

(36.2

)%

Earnings from continuing operations

 

$

54.2

 

 

$

90.7

 

 

 

(40.2

)%

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

1.13

 

 

$

1.83

 

 

 

(38.3

)%

 

Net sales decreased compared to the prior year quarter, driven by lower volume in both the Mineral Fiber and Architectural Specialties segments as a result of lower market demand due to COVID-19, as well as unfavorable Mineral Fiber AUV primarily due to regional weakness in major metropolitan areas heavily impacted by COVID-19 and channel mix, partially offset by the positive sales impact of 2020 and 2019 acquisitions.

 

Operating income decreased from the prior year quarter, driven primarily by lower sales volume in the Mineral Fiber segment and lower earnings from our WAVE joint venture, partially offset by improved manufacturing productivity. Equity earnings in the third quarter of 2019 included a net $21 million gain on WAVE’s sale of its European and Pacific Rim businesses.


As expected, we saw a sequentially better demand environment in the third quarter, and we expect this improving trend to continue into the fourth quarter.  I am pleased that in a quarter impacted by a pandemic we were able to close on two more strategic acquisitions, Turf Design and Moz Designs, our sixth and seventh acquisitions since 2017.  Turf gives us the leading position in the growing category of felt ceilings, walls and barriers, and Moz extends our leadership position and capabilities in metal ceilings, walls and column covers,” said Vic Grizzle, President and CEO of Armstrong.  “Ceilings play a critical role in the creation of healthy spaces and our recently announced 24/7 Defend line of products represent innovative new solutions to enable everyone to get back to life and work in a healthy and safe way.”

 

Additional (non-GAAP*) Financial Metrics from Continuing Operations

 

(Dollar amounts in millions except per-share data)

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

92

 

 

$

114

 

 

 

(19.2

)%

Adjusted net income

 

$

49

 

 

$

68

 

 

 

(28.0

)%

Adjusted diluted earnings per share

 

$

1.07

 

 

$

1.38

 

 

 

(22.3

)%

Adjusted free cash flow

 

$

46

 

 

$

99

 

 

 

(53.9

)%

 

* The Company uses the above non-GAAP adjusted measures in managing the business and believes the adjustments provide meaningful comparisons of operating performance between periods.  The Company also believes that the adjustments help users of our financial information understand the effect of those adjusted items on our selected reported results and provide useful alternative measurements of performance.  See Supplemental Reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP results (below) for a breakdown of the adjustments and a reconciliation of the selected reported results to these non-GAAP measures.

 

(Dollar amounts in millions)

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mineral Fiber

 

$

79

 

 

$

99

 

 

 

(20.6

)%

Architectural Specialties

 

 

13

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

(8.7

)%

Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

92

 

 

$

114

 

 

 

(19.2

)%

Consolidated adjusted EBITDA declined 19% in the third quarter when compared to the same prior year period, driven primarily by lower sales volume, unfavorable AUV and a decrease in WAVE earnings, partially offset by improved manufacturing productivity. Adjusted free cash flow declined primarily due to lower cash earnings driven by volume declines.

Third Quarter Segment Highlights

 

Mineral Fiber

(Dollar amounts in millions)

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

Net sales (as reported)

 

$

187.3

 

 

$

218.6

 

 

 

(14.3

)%

Operating income (as reported)

 

$

58.1

 

 

$

103.5

 

 

 

(43.9

)%

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

79

 

 

$

99

 

 

 

(20.6

)%

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Mineral Fiber net sales decreased due to lower volume and unfavorable AUV. Unfavorable AUV was driven by mix due primarily to regional weakness in major metropolitan areas heavily impacted by COVID-19 and channel mix.  Like for like price was positive in the quarter.

 

Operating income decreased in the second quarter primarily due to the negative impact of lower sales volume, lower WAVE earnings and the impact of unfavorable AUV, partially offset by improved manufacturing productivity and a reduction in incentive compensation expenses.

 

Architectural Specialties

(Dollar amounts in millions)

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

Net sales (as reported)

 

$

59.0

 

 

$

58.5

 

 

 

0.9

%

Operating income (as reported)

 

$

9.1

 

 

$

11.6

 

 

 

(21.6

)%

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

13

 

 

$

14

 

 

 

(8.7

)%

 

Net sales in Architectural Specialties increased slightly due to sales from the recent acquisitions of Turf Design and Moz Designs, mostly offset by a reduction in demand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Operating income decreased due the negative impact of lower sales volume, excluding the impact of the 2019 and 2020 acquisitions, as well as additional amortization expense related to acquisitions.

 

Unallocated Corporate

 

Unallocated corporate income of $5.2 million increased from $1.8 million of expense in the prior year quarter primarily due to gains related to the sale of our idled Mineral Fiber plant in China.

 

Year to Date Results from Continuing Operations

 

(Dollar amounts in millions)

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

Net sales (as reported)

 

$

698.2

 

 

$

791.2

 

 

 

(11.8

)%

Operating income (as reported)

 

$

210.7

 

 

$

255.2

 

 

 

(17.4

)%

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

257

 

 

$

314

 

 

 

(17.9

)%

 

Net sales decreased driven mainly by lower volumes in both the Mineral Fiber and Architectural Specialties segments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and unfavorable AUV in the Mineral Fiber segment.

 

Operating income decreased from the prior year period, primarily due to impact of decreased sales, partially offset by lower SG&A expense, the gain on sale of the idled China plant, and improved manufacturing productivity.

 

 

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Market Outlook and 2020 Guidance

“Assuming continued sequential market improvement and no second wave of construction site shutdowns, we expect sales for the full year in the range of $920-$935 million, adjusted EBITDA in the range of $320-$330 million, and adjusted free cash flow of $200-$210 million,” said Brian MacNeal, CFO of Armstrong. “With a strong balance sheet and ample liquidity, we continue to remain confident in our ability to execute on our long-term value creation strategy.”

Earnings Webcast

Management will host a live internet broadcast beginning at 11:00 a.m. eastern time today, to discuss third quarter 2020 results. This event will be broadcast live on the Company's website. To access the call and accompanying slide presentation, go to www.armstrongceilings.com and click Investors. The replay of this event will also be available on the Company's website for up to one year after the date of the call.

Uncertainties Affecting Forward-Looking Statements

Disclosures in this release, including without limitation, those relating to future financial results, market conditions and guidance, and in our other public documents and comments, contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those statements provide our future expectations or forecasts and can be identified by our use of words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “outlook,” “target,” “predict,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “seek,” and other words or phrases of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. Forward-looking statements, by their nature, address matters that are uncertain and involve risks because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. As a result, our actual results may differ materially from our expected results and from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. A more detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected, anticipated or implied is included in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” section of our report on Forms 10-K/A and 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements beyond what is required under applicable securities law.

About Armstrong and Additional Information

More details on the Company’s performance can be found in its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 that the Company expects to file with the SEC today.

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With over $1 billion in revenue in 2019, AWI has approximately 2,500 employees and a manufacturing network of 15 facilities, plus five facilities dedicated to its WAVE joint venture.

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Additional forward looking non-GAAP metrics are available on the Company’s website at www.armstrongceilings.com under the Investors tab. The website is not part of this release and references to our website address in this release are intended to be inactive textual references only.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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As Reported Financial Highlights

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries

(Amounts in millions, except for per-share amounts, quarterly data is unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Net sales

 

 

$

246.3

 

 

$

277.1

 

 

$

698.2

 

 

$

791.2

 

Cost of goods sold

 

 

 

155.1

 

 

 

165.4

 

 

 

447.9

 

 

 

484.7

 

Gross profit

 

 

 

91.2

 

 

 

111.7

 

 

 

250.3

 

 

 

306.5

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

 

41.0

 

 

 

41.3

 

 

 

108.8

 

 

 

134.3

 

Gain related to sale of fixed and intangible assets

 

 

 

(6.9

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(21.0

)

 

 

-

 

Equity earnings from joint venture

 

 

 

(15.2

)

 

 

(42.9

)

 

 

(48.2

)

 

 

(83.0

)

Operating income

 

 

 

72.3

 

 

 

113.3

 

 

 

210.7

 

 

 

255.2

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

6.1

 

 

 

11.7

 

 

 

18.7

 

 

 

31.6

 

Other non-operating (income) expense, net

 

 

 

(3.2

)

 

 

(5.1

)

 

 

361.8

 

 

 

(16.0

)

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

 

69.4

 

 

 

106.7

 

 

 

(169.8

)

 

 

239.6

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

 

15.2

 

 

 

16.0

 

 

 

(50.9

)

 

 

48.8

 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

 

54.2

 

 

 

90.7

 

 

 

(118.9

)

 

 

190.8

 

Net (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

 

(0.2

)

 

 

(17.5

)

 

 

(3.0

)

 

 

(24.0

)

Net earnings (loss)

 

 

$

54.0

 

 

$

73.2

 

 

$

(121.9

)

 

$

166.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share of common stock, continuing operations:

 

 

$

1.13

 

 

$

1.83

 

 

$

(2.48

)

 

$

3.84

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share of common stock, discontinued operations:

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

(0.35

)

 

$

(0.06

)

 

$

(0.48

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss) per share of common stock:

 

 

$

1.13

 

 

$

1.48

 

 

$

(2.54

)

 

$

3.36

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average number of diluted common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

48.0

 

 

 

49.5

 

 

 

47.9

 

 

 

49.6

 

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SEGMENT RESULTS

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries

(Amounts in millions)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Net Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mineral Fiber

 

$

187.3

 

 

$

218.6

 

 

$

542.9

 

 

$

629.4

 

Architectural Specialties

 

 

59.0

 

 

 

58.5

 

 

 

155.3

 

 

 

161.8

 

Total net sales

 

$

246.3

 

 

$

277.1

 

 

$

698.2

 

 

$

791.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Segment operating income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mineral Fiber

 

$

58.1

 

 

$

103.5

 

 

$

173.7

 

 

$

230.5

 

Architectural Specialties

 

 

9.1

 

 

 

11.6

 

 

 

20.9

 

 

 

30.3

 

Unallocated Corporate

 

 

5.1

 

 

 

(1.8

)

 

 

16.1

 

 

 

(5.6

)

Total consolidated operating income

 

$

72.3

 

 

$

113.3

 

 

$

210.7

 

 

$

255.2

 

 

 

 

Selected Balance Sheet Information

(Amounts in millions)

 

 

 

September 30, 2020

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

$

323.3

 

 

$

244.4

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

514.8

 

 

 

524.6

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

 

795.2

 

 

 

724.3

 

Total assets

 

$

1,633.3

 

 

$

1,493.3

 

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

$

132.3

 

 

$

155.2

 

Noncurrent liabilities

 

 

1,058.4

 

 

 

973.2

 

Equity

 

 

442.6

 

 

 

364.9

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

1,633.3

 

 

$

1,493.3

 

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Selected Cash Flow Information

(Amounts in millions)

(Unaudited)

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Net (loss) earnings

 

$

(121.9

)

 

$

166.8

 

Other adjustments to reconcile net (loss) earnings to net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

284.9

 

 

 

45.6

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net

 

 

(14.6

)

 

 

(91.0

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

148.4

 

 

 

121.4

 

Net cash (used for) investing activities

 

 

(52.2

)

 

 

(70.9

)

Net cash (used for) financing activities

 

 

(2.5

)

 

 

(289.0

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(0.2

)

 

 

0.8

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

93.5

 

 

 

(237.7

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 

 

45.3

 

 

 

335.7

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

138.8

 

 

$

98.0

 

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Supplemental Reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP Results (unaudited)

(Amounts in millions, except per share data)

To supplement its consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), the Company provides additional measures of performance adjusted to exclude the impact of certain discrete expenses and income.  Investors should not consider non-GAAP measures as a substitute for GAAP measures.  Examples of excluded items include plant closures, restructuring charges and related costs, impairments, separation costs, environmental site expenses and related insurance recoveries, and certain other gains and losses. The Company also excludes income/expense from its U.S. Retirement Income Plan (“RIP”) in the non-GAAP results as it represents the actuarial net periodic benefit credit/cost recorded. For all periods presented, the Company was not required and did not make cash contributions to the RIP based on guidelines established by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, nor does the Company expect to make cash contributions to the plan in 2020. Adjusted free cash flow is defined as cash from operating and investing activities, adjusted to remove the impact of cash used or proceeds received for acquisitions and divestitures, legacy environmental matters and litigation. The Company believes adjusted free cash flow is useful because it provides insight into the amount of cash that the Company generates for discretionary uses, after expenditures for capital investments and adjustments for acquisitions and divestitures. The Company uses these adjusted performance measures in managing the business, including communications with its Board of Directors and employees, and believes that they provide users of this financial information with meaningful comparisons of operating performance between current results and results in prior periods. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are appropriate to enhance understanding of its past performance, as well as prospects for its future performance.  The Company also uses adjusted EBITDA and adjusted free cash flow as factors in determining at-risk compensation for senior management. These non-GAAP measures may not be defined and calculated the same as similar measures used by other companies.  A reconciliation of these adjustments to the most directly comparable GAAP measures is included in this release and on the Company’s website. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the most comparable GAAP measures. Non-GAAP financial measures utilized by the Company may not be comparable to non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.

In the following charts, numbers may not sum due to rounding.

 

9

 


Consolidated Results From Continuing Operations – Adjusted EBITDA

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Earnings (Loss) from continuing operations, Reported

 

$

54

 

 

$

91

 

 

$

(119

)

 

$

191

 

Add: Income tax expense (benefit), as reported

 

 

15

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

(51

)

 

 

49

 

Earnings (Loss) before tax, Reported

 

$

69

 

 

$

107

 

 

$

(170

)

 

$

240

 

Add: Interest/other income and expense, net

 

 

3

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

381

 

 

 

16

 

Operating Income, Reported

 

$

72

 

 

$

113

 

 

$

211

 

 

$

255

 

Add: RIP Cost (1)

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

4

 

Add: WAVE Pension Settlement (2)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1

 

Add: Litigation Expense (3)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

20

 

Add: Net Proforma International Allocations, Other

 

 

-

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Add: Net Environmental Expenses

 

 

-

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

(Less): Gain on Sale of Idled China Facility

 

 

(7

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(21

)

 

 

-

 

Add: WAVE FSA (4)

 

 

-

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4

 

(Less): AWI Portion of WAVE's (gain) on Sale to Knauf

 

 

-

 

 

 

(25

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(25

)

Operating Income, Adjusted

 

$

67

 

 

$

95

 

 

$

195

 

 

$

260

 

Add: D&A

 

 

25

 

 

 

19

 

 

 

62

 

 

 

53

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

92

 

 

$

114

 

 

$

257

 

 

$

314

 

 

(1) U.S. pension expense represents only the service cost related to the RIP that is recorded within Operating Income. For all periods presented, we were not required and did not make cash contributions to our RIP.

(2) WAVE settled a portion of their pension plan, resulting in a non-cash accounting charge.

(3) Represents Rockfon litigation costs and settlement.

(4) WAVE Fresh Start Accounting asset amortization.

 

 

Mineral Fiber

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Operating Income, Reported

 

$

58

 

 

$

104

 

 

$

174

 

 

$

231

 

Add: WAVE Pension Settlement (1)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1

 

Add: Litigation Expense (2)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

20

 

Add: Net Proforma International Allocations, Other

 

 

-

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Add: Net Environmental Expenses

 

 

-

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

Add: WAVE FSA (3)

 

 

-

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4

 

(Less): AWI Portion of WAVE's (gain) on Sale to Knauf

 

 

-

 

 

 

(25

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(25

)

Operating Income, Adjusted

 

$

58

 

 

$

84

 

 

$

175

 

 

$

232

 

Add: D&A

 

 

20

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

54

 

 

 

45

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

79

 

 

$

99

 

 

$

228

 

 

$

277

 

 

(1) WAVE settled a portion of their pension plan, resulting in a non-cash accounting charge.

(2) Represents Rockfon litigation costs and settlement.

(3) WAVE Fresh Start Accounting asset amortization.

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

 


Architectural Specialties

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Operating Income, Reported

 

$

9

 

 

$

12

 

 

$

21

 

 

$

30

 

Add: D&A

 

 

4

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

6

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

13

 

 

$

14

 

 

$

29

 

 

$

36

 

 

 

Unallocated Corporate

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Operating (Loss), Reported

 

$

5

 

 

$

(2

)

 

$

16

 

 

$

(6

)

Add: RIP Cost (1)

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

4

 

Less: Gain on Sale of Idled China Facility

 

 

(7

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(21

)

 

 

-

 

Operating (Loss), Adjusted

 

$

(0

)

 

$

(1

)

 

$

(1

)

 

$

(2

)

Add: D&A

 

 

-

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

2

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

(1) U.S. pension expense represents only the service cost related to the U.S. pension plan that is recorded within Operating Income. For all periods presented, we were not required and did not make cash contributions to our U.S. Retirement Income Plan.

 

 

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Net cash provided by operations

 

$

69

 

 

$

74

 

 

$

148

 

 

$

121

 

Net cash (used for) investing activities

 

$

(63

)

 

 

(39

)

 

$

(52

)

 

 

(71

)

Add: Acquisitions, net

 

 

74

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

74

 

 

 

43

 

Add: Litigation, net

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

20

 

Add: Environmental Payments, net

 

 

-

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

4

 

(Less)/Add: Proceeds from sale of international, net (1)

 

 

(20

)

 

 

55

 

 

 

(21

)

 

 

55

 

Add: Net Payments to WAVE for Portion of Proceeds from Sale of International Business

 

 

3

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

13

 

 

 

-

 

(Less): Proceeds from sale of Idled China Facility

 

 

(19

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(19

)

 

 

-

 

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

 

$

46

 

 

$

99

 

 

$

145

 

 

$

173

 

 

(1)  Includes related income tax impacts

11

 


Consolidated Results From Continuing Operations – Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

 

Total

 

 

Per Diluted

Share

 

 

Total

 

 

Per Diluted

Share

 

 

Total

 

 

Per Diluted

Share

 

 

Total

 

 

Per Diluted

Share

 

Earnings (Loss) from continuing operations, As Reported

 

$

54

 

 

$

1.13

 

 

$

91

 

 

$

1.83

 

 

$

(119

)

 

$

(2.48

)

 

$

191

 

 

$

3.84

 

Add/(Less): Income tax expense (benefit), as reported

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(51

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

49

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (Loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, As Reported

 

$

69

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

107

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(170

)

 

 

 

 

 

$

240

 

 

 

 

 

Add/(Less): RIP Expense (Credit) (1)

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

370

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6

)

 

 

 

 

Add: WAVE Pension Settlement (2)

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

Add: Litigation Expense (3)

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

Add: Net Proforma International Allocations, Other

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

Add: Net Environmental Expenses

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

Add: WAVE FSA (4)

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

(Less): Gain on Sale of Idled China Facility

 

 

(7

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(21

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

Add: Accelerated Depreciation from closed St. Helens facility

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

(Less): AWI Portion of WAVE's (gain) on Sale to Knauf

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(25

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(25

)

 

 

 

 

Adjusted earnings from continuing operations before income  taxes

 

$

66

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

85

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

183

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

235

 

 

 

 

 

(Less): Adjusted Income tax expense (5)

 

 

(14

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(17

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(45

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(54

)

 

 

 

 

Adjusted net income

 

$

51

 

 

$

1.07

 

 

$

68

 

 

$

1.38

 

 

$

138

 

 

$

2.86

 

 

$

181

 

 

$

3.66

 

Adjusted EPS Change versus Prior Year

 

-22%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-22%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted Shares Outstanding (6)

 

48.0

 

 

49.5

 

 

48.3

 

 

49.6

 

Tax Rate (7)

 

22%

 

 

20%

 

 

25%

 

 

23%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) RIP expense (credit) represents the entire actuarial net periodic pension expense (credit) recorded as a component of earnings from continuing operations. For all periods presented, we were not required and did not make cash contributions to our RIP.

(2) WAVE settled a portion of their pension plan, resulting in a non-cash accounting charge.

(3) Represents Rockfon litigation costs and settlement.

(4) WAVE Fresh Start Accounting asset amortization.

(5) Adjusted income tax expense is calculated using the as reported tax rate multiplied by the adjusted earnings from continuing operations before income taxes.

(6) 2020 Dilutive shares outstanding for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 include anti-dilutive common stock equivalents which are excluded from U.S. GAAP accounting. Dilutive shares outstanding for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 are as-reported.

(7) The tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 excludes Q1 pension annuitization and the gain on the sale of our idled China facility and for 2019 is our actual tax rate excluding WAVE’s gain on sale to Knauf.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12

 


Adjusted EBITDA Guidance

 

 

For the Year Ending December 31, 2020

 

 

 

Low

 

 

High

 

Net (loss)

 

$

(96

)

to

$

(82

)

Add: Interest expense

 

 

25

 

 

 

25

 

Add: RIP Expense

 

 

360

 

 

 

360

 

(Less): Income tax (benefit)

 

 

(25

)

 

 

(29

)

Add: Net Environmental Expenses

 

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

(Less): Gain on Sale of Idled China Facility

 

 

(21

)

 

 

(21

)

Operating income

 

$

249

 

to

$

254

 

Add: U.S. Pension expense (2)

 

 

6

 

 

 

6

 

Add: D&A/Other

 

 

70

 

 

 

70

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

320

 

to

$

330

 

 

(1) RIP Expense represents the actuarial net periodic benefit expected to be recorded as a component of other non-operating income. We do not expect to be and do not plan to make cash contributions to our U.S. Retirement Income Plan based on guidelines established by the Pension

Benefit Guaranty Corporation.

(2) U.S. pension expense represents only the service cost related to the U.S. pension plan that is recorded within Operating Income. For all periods presented, we were not required and did not make cash contributions to our U.S. Retirement Income Plan.

 

 

Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) Guidance

 

 

 

For the Year Ending December 31, 2020

 

 

 

Low

 

 

Per Diluted

Share(1)

 

 

High

 

 

Per Diluted

Share(1)

 

Net (loss)

 

$

(96

)

 

$

(2.00

)

to

$

(82

)

 

$

(1.71

)

Add: Interest expense

 

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

Add: RIP expense (2)

 

 

360

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

360

 

 

 

 

 

(Less): Income tax (benefit)

 

 

(25

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(29

)

 

 

 

 

Add: Net Environmental Expenses

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

(Less): Gain on Sale of Idled China Facility

 

 

(21

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(21

)

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

$

244

 

 

 

 

 

to

$

254

 

 

 

 

 

Add: RIP expense (3)

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

(Less): Interest expense

 

 

(25

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(25

)

 

 

 

 

Adjusted earnings before income taxes

 

$

225

 

 

 

 

 

to

$

235

 

 

 

 

 

(Less): Income tax expense

 

 

(56

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(59

)

 

 

 

 

Adjusted net income

 

$

169

 

 

$

3.50

 

to

$

176

 

 

$

3.70

 

 

(1) Adjusted EPS guidance for 2020 is calculated based on an adjusted effective tax rate of 25% and based on ~48 million of diluted shares outstanding.

(2) RIP expense represents the actuarial net periodic benefit expected to be recorded as a component of other non-operating income. We do not expect to be required to make, nor do we plan to make cash contributions to our U.S. Retirement Income Plan based on guidelines established by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.

(3) RIP expense represents only the service cost related to the U.S. pension plan and is recorded as a component of operating income. We do not expect to be required to make, nor do we plan to make cash contributions to our U.S. Retirement Income Plan based on guidelines established by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.

 

 

 

 

 

13

 


Adjusted Free Cash Flow Guidance

 

 

 

For the Year Ending December 31, 2020

 

 

 

Low

 

 

High

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

195

 

to

$

205

 

Add: Return of investment from joint venture

 

 

60

 

 

 

65

 

Adjusted net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

255

 

to

$

270

 

Less: Capital expenditures

 

 

(55

)

 

 

(60

)

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

 

$

200

 

to

$

210

 

 

14

 

SLIDE 1

Earnings Call Presentation 3rd Quarter 2020 October 27, 2020 Exhibit 99.2

SLIDE 2

Our disclosures in this presentation, including without limitation, those relating to future financial results market conditions and guidance, and in our other public documents and comments contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Those statements provide our future expectations or forecasts and can be identified by our use of words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “outlook,” “target,” “predict,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “seek,” and other words or phrases of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. Forward-looking statements, by their nature, address matters that are uncertain and involve risks because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. As a result, our actual results may differ materially from our expected results and from those expressed in our forward-looking statements. A more detailed discussion of the risks and uncertainties that may affect our ability to achieve the projected performance is included in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” sections of our reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements beyond what is required under applicable securities law. In addition, we will be referring to non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of SEC Regulation G. A reconciliation of the differences between these measures with the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP are included within this presentation and available on the Investor Relations page of our website at www.armstrongceilings.com. The guidance in this presentation is only effective as of the date given, October 27, 2020 and will not be updated or affirmed unless and until we publicly announce updated or affirmed guidance Safe Harbor Statement

SLIDE 3

All figures throughout the presentation are in $ millions unless otherwise noted. Figures may not add due to rounding. When reporting our financial results within this presentation, we make adjustments to normalize the results. Management uses these non-GAAP measures in managing the business and believes the adjustments provide meaningful comparisons of operating performance between periods. As reported results will be footnoted throughout the presentation. Basis of Presentation Explanation Results throughout this presentation are presented on a normalized basis with the exception of cash flow. We remove the impact of certain discrete expenses and income. Examples include plant closures, restructuring actions, separation costs, environmental site expenses and related insurance recoveries, and other large unusual items. We also adjust for our U.S. pension plan (credit) expense(1). Our tax rate is adjusted for certain discrete items which are identified in the footnotes Investors should not consider non-GAAP measures as a substitute for GAAP measures. U.S. pension (credit) expense represents the actuarial net periodic benefit cost expected to be recorded as a component of earnings from continuing operations. For all periods presented, we were not required and did not make cash contributions to our U.S. Retirement Income Plan based on guidelines established by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.

SLIDE 4

Consolidated Company Key Metrics-Third Quarter 2020 As reported EPS: $1.13 in 2020 and $1.83 in 2019. As defined by the terms of our credit agreement 2020 2019 Variance Net Sales $246.3 $0 $277.10000000000002 -0.11115120894983765 Adj. EBITDA $91.745457000000002 $0 $113.5 $0 -0.19166998237885458 % of Sales 0.37249475030450668 0.40959942259112231 -370 bps hardcode watchout Adj. Earnings Per Share (1) $1.072229055775697 $1.3800238847777779 -0.223035870898455 Adj. Free Cash Flow $46 $99 -0.53535353535353536 Cash $138.80000000000001 $98 $40.800000000000011 Revolver Availability $315 $380 $-65 Liquidity $453.8 $478 $-24.199999999999989 Net Debt $542 $538 $4 Leverage(2) 1.5x 1.6x Favorable

SLIDE 5

COVID-19 impacts demand Manufacturing gains driven by productivity Sales continued to improve sequentially in the quarter Mineral Fiber Third Quarter Results Sales improving sequentially as major metro areas reopen Key Highlights Q1 Q2 Q3 2019 Adjusted EBITDA $82 $96 $99 Current Quarter Comments AUV (5) (5) (4) Positive price offset by channel and geographic mix Volume 0 (36) (21) COVID-19 market disruption Manufacturing 5 7 5 Continued productivity gains and cost out actions Input costs 0 4 2 Lower raw material and energy costs SG&A 4 5 4 Cost out actions WAVE 1 (9) (7) Volume impacted by COVID-19 2020 Adjusted EBITDA $87 $63 $79 Margins contracted 330 bps in Q3 % Change 6% (35%) (21%)

SLIDE 6

Sales up 1% as acquisitions of Turf Design and Moz Designs add $8 million Architectural Specialties Third Quarter Results Acquisitions offset COVID headwinds Key Highlights Q1 Q2 Q3 2019 Adjusted EBITDA $10 $12 $14 Current Quarter Comments Sales 4 (2) 5 Direct margin improvement relating to acquisitions Period Expense (2) (3) (3) Manufacturing expenses relating to acquisitions SG&A (2) (1) (4) SG&A expenses relating to acquisitions 2020 Adjusted EBITDA $10 $6 $13 Margins contracted 720 bps in Q3 % Change (2%) (48%) (9%)

SLIDE 7

Adjusted EBITDA Bridge – Third Quarter 2020 vs. PY ($16) ($4) $2 ($0) $3 ($7) Lower volumes due to COVID-19… Sequential improvement within quarter Normalized(1) May not sum due to rounding

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Adjusted Free Cash Flow Bridge - Third Quarter 2020 vs. PY $2 Cash earnings decline driven by volume declines due to Covid-19 ($48) $2 ($6) (2) NOTE: Adjustments include cash used or proceeds received for acquisitions and divestures, legacy environmental matters and litigation May not sum due to rounding Includes cash earnings, working capital and other current assets and liabilities Normalized(1) $46 ($3)

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Consolidated Company Key Metrics – YTD 2020 As reported EPS: ($2.48) in 2020 and $3.84 in 2019. 2020 2019 Variance Net Sales $698.2 $0 $791.2 -0.1175429726996966 Adj. EBITDA $257.29755599999999 $0 $313.53100000000001 $0 -0.17935529182122345 % of Sales 0.36851554855342306 0.39627275025278058 -280 Adj. Earnings Per Share (1) $2.86 $3.66 -0.21857923497267762 Adj. Free Cash Flow $145 $173 -0.16184971098265896

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Adjusted EBITDA Bridge – YTD 2020 vs. PY ($50) ($14) $7 $6 $8 ($15) Balancing short-term cost containment with long-term growth drivers

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Adjusted Free Cash Flow Bridge – YTD 2020 vs. PY ($39) Cash earnings decline driven by volume declines due to Covid-19 $11 $9 ($10) $0

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2020 Guidance $3.50 – $3.70 (27%) – (23%) YoY $4.78 Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EPS* Adjusted Free Cash Flow Revenue $1,038 $403 $920 - $935 (11%) – (10%) YoY $320 - $330 (21%) – (18%) YoY Flat AUV, negative volume Continued sequential improvement Includes recently announced acquisitions Manufacturing productivity Cost containment of $40 - $45 $55 - $60 of total capital expenditures Cash tax rate 25% $25 of cash interest expense Excludes $48 million benefit of one-off tax refund and China plant sale 2019 Actual 2020 Guidance $25 of interest expense 25% book tax rate 48 million average diluted shares outstanding $200 - $210 (18%) – (14%) YoY 22% FCF Margin $244 *As reported EPS: $4.88 in 2019 All projections assume sequential market improvement and no second wave of construction site shutdowns

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Appendix

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Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation U.S. pension expense represents only the service cost related to the RIP that is recorded within Operating Income. For all periods presented, we were not required and did not make cash contributions to our RIP. WAVE settled a portion of their pension plan, resulting in a non-cash accounting charge. Represents Rockfon litigation costs and settlement. WAVE Fresh Start Accounting asset amortization. CONSOLIDATED For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30, qtr YTD 2020 2019 V 2020 2019 V Earnings (Loss) from continuing operations, Reported 54 91 -37 -119 191 -310 rounding Add: Income tax expense (benefit), as reported 15 16 -1 -51 49 -100 Earnings (Loss) before tax, Reported 69 107 -38 -170 240 -410 rounding Add: Interest/other income and expense, net 3 7 -4 381 16 365 Operating Income, Reported 72 113 -41 211 255 -44 Add: RIP Cost (1) 1 1 0 4 4 0 Add: WAVE Pension Settlement (2) 0 0 0 0 1 -1 Add: Litigation Expense (3) 0 0 0 0 20 -20 Add: Net Proforma International Allocations, Other 0 1 -1 0 0 0 Add: Net Environmental Expenses 0 1 -1 1 1 0 (Less): Gain on Sale of Idled China Plant Facility -7 0 -7 -21 0 -21 Add: WAVE FSA (4) 0 4 -4 0 4 -4 (Less): AWI Portion of WAVE's Gain on Sale to Knauf 0 -25 25 0 -25 25 Add: D&A 25 19 6 62 53 9 Adjusted EBITDA 92 114 -22 257 314 -57 rounding -0.19298245614035092 -0.18152866242038215

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Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Reconciliation RIP expense (credit) represents the entire actuarial net periodic pension expense (credit) recorded as a component of earnings from continuing operations. For all periods presented, we were not required and did not make cash contributions to our RIP. WAVE settled a portion of their pension plan, resulting in a non-cash accounting charge. Represents Rockfon litigation costs and settlement. WAVE Fresh Start Accounting asset amortization. Adjusted income tax expense is calculated using the as reported tax rate multiplied by the adjusted earnings from continuing operations before income taxes. 2020 Dilutive shares outstanding for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 include anti-dilutive common stock equivalents which are excluded from U.S. GAAP accounting. Dilutive shares outstanding for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 are as-reported. The tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 excludes Q1 pension annuitization and the gain on the sale of our idled China facility and 2019 is actual tax rate excluding WAVE’s gain on sale to Knauf. CONSOLIDATED For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 Per Diluted 2019 Per Diluted V 2020 Per Diluted 2019 Per Diluted V Share Share Share Share Earnings (Loss) from continuing operations, As Reported $54 $1.1299999999999999 $91 $1.28 $-37 $-,119 $-2.48 $191 $3.84 $-,310 Add/(Less): Income tax expense (benefit), as reported $15 $16 $-1 $-51 $49 $-,100 Earnings (Loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, As Reported $69 $107 $-38 $-,170 $240 $-,410 Add/(Less): RIP Expense (Credit) (1) 0 $-2 $2 $370 $-6 $376 Add: WAVE Pension Settlement (2) 0 0 0 0 $1 $-1 Add: Litigation Expense (3) 0 0 0 0 $20 $-20 Add: Net Proforma International Allocations, Other 0 $1 $-1 0 0 0 Add: Net Environmental Expenses 0 $1 $-1 $1 $1 0 Add: WAVE FSA (4) 0 $4 $-4 0 $4 $-4 $0 (Less): Gain on Sale of Idled China Plant Facility $-7 0 $-7 $-21 0 $-21 0 Add: Accelerated Depreciation from closed St. Helens facility $3.2 0 $3.2 $3.2 0 $3.2 (Less): AWI Portion of WAVE's (gain) on Sale to Knauf 0 $-25 $25 0 $-25 $25 Adjusted earnings from continuing operations before income taxes $65.900543000000027 $85 $-19.099456999999973 $183.14378000000002 $235 $-51.856219999999979 (Less): Adjusted Income tax expense (5) $-14.433548322766573 $-17 $2.5664516772334274 $-45.053369880000005 $-54 $8.9466301199999947 Adjusted net income $51.466994677233458 $1.072229055775697 $68 $1.38 $-16.533005322766542 $138.09041012 $2.86 $181 $3.66 $-42.909589879999999 Adjusted EPS Change versus Prior Year -0.22303587089845506 -0.21857923497267767 Diluted Shares Outstanding (6) 48 49.5 48.3 49.6 Tax Rate (7) 0.22 0.2 0.246 0.23

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Adjusted Free Cash(1) Flow Reconciliation Adjusted free cash flow is defined as cash from operations and dividends received from the WAVE joint venture, less expenditures for property and equipment, and is adjusted to remove the impact of cash used or proceeds received for acquisitions and divestitures, legacy environmental matters and litigation. The Company believes adjusted free cash flow is useful because it provides insight into the amount of cash that the Company has available for discretionary uses, after expenditures for capital commitments and adjustments for acquisitions and divestitures. Free cash flow includes discontinued international operations. Includes related income tax impacts For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 2019 V 2020 2019 V Net cash provided by operating activities $69 $74 $-5 $148 $121 $27 Net cash (used for) investing activities $-63 $-39 $-24 $-52 $-71 $19 Add: Acquisitions, net $74 - $66 $74 $43 $31 Add: Litigation, net - - - - $20 $-20 Add/(Less): Environmental Payments (Recoveries), net - $9 $-9 $1 $4 $-3 (Less)/Add: Proceeds from sale of international, net (2) $-20 $55 $-75 $-21 $55 $-76 Add: Net Payments to WAVE for Portion of Proceeds from Sale of International Businesses $3 - $3 $13 - $13 (Less): Proceeds from sale of Idled China Plant Facility $-19 - $-19 $-19 - $-19 Adjusted Free Cash Flow $46 $99 $-53 $145 $173 $-28 -0.53535353535353536 -0.16184971098265896

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Segment Reported Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA U.S. pension expense represents only the service cost related to the RIP that is recorded within Operating Income. For all periods presented, we were not required and did not make cash contributions to our RIP. WAVE Fresh Start Accounting asset amortization. MINERAL FIBER ARCHITECTURAL SPECIALTIES UNALLOCATED CORPORATE For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 V 2020 2019 V 2020 2019 V 2020 2019 V Operating Income (Loss) – As Reported 58 104 -46 9 12 -3 5 -2.1 7.1 Add: RIP Cost (1) 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.3660650000000001 1.1902507499999999 0 Add: Net Proforma International Allocations, Other 0 1 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Add: Net Environmental Expenses 0 1 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 (Less): Gain on Sale of Idled China Plant Facility 0 0 0 0 0 0 -7 0 -7 Add: WAVE FSA (2) 0 4 -4 0 0 0 0 0 0 (Less): AWI Portion of WAVE's (gain) on Sale to Knauf 0 -25 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 Add: Depreciation and Amortization 20 16 4 4 3 1 0 0.90974925000000018 -0.90974925000000018 EBITDA – Adjusted 78.84 99.3 -20.459999999999994 12.9 14.2 -1.2999999999999989 0 0 0 -0.20604229607250746 -9.1549295774647765E-2

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EBITDA – Guidance Reconciliation Adjusted EBITDA RIP Expense represents the actuarial net periodic benefit expected to be recorded as a component of other non-operating income. We do not expect to be and do not plan to make cash contributions to our U.S. Retirement Income Plan based on guidelines established by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. U.S. pension expense represents only the service cost related to the U.S. pension plan that is recorded within Operating Income. For all periods presented, we were not required and did not make cash contributions to our U.S. Retirement Income Plan. For the Year Ending December 31, 2020 Low to High Net (loss) $-96 to $-82 Add: Interest expense 25 25 Add: RIP Expense (1) 360 360 (Less): Income tax benefit -25 -29 Add: Net Environmental Expenses 1 1 (Less): Gain on Sale of Idled China Plant Facility -21 -21 Add: U.S. Pension expense (2) 6 6 Add: D&A 70 70 Adjusted EBITDA $320 to $330

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Adjusted EPS & Free Cash Flow – Guidance Reconciliation Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Adjusted Free Cash Flow Adjusted EPS guidance for 2020 is calculated based on an adjusted effective tax rate of 25% and based on ~48 million of diluted shares outstanding. RIP expense represents the actuarial net periodic benefit expected to be recorded as a component of other non-operating income. We do not expect to be required to make, nor do we plan to make cash contributions to our U.S. Retirement Income Plan based on guidelines established by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. RIP expense represents only the service cost related to the U.S. pension plan and is recorded as a component of operating income. We do not expect to be required to make, nor do we plan to make cash contributions to our U.S. Retirement Income Plan based on guidelines established by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. For the Year Ending December 31, 2020 Low to High Net cash provided by operating activities $195 to $205 Add: Return of investment from joint venture ($60-$65M) 60 65 Adjusted net cash provided by operating activities $255 to $270 (Less): Capital Expenditures ($55-$60M) -55 -60 Adjusted Free Cash Flow $200 to $210 For the Year Ending December 31, 2020 Low Per DilutedShare(1) to High Per DilutedShare(1) Net (loss) $-96 $-2 to $-82 $-1.71 low high Add: Interest expense 25 25 Add: RIP expense (2) 360 360 (Less): Income tax (benefit) -25 -29 Add: Net Environmental Expenses 1 1 (Less): Gain on Sale of Idled China Plant Facility -21 -21 Operating income 244 254 Add: RIP expense (3) 6 6 (Less): Interest expense -25 -25 Adjusted earnings before income taxes 225 to 235 (Less): Income tax expense -56 -59 rate 0.25 0.25 Adjusted net income $169 $3.5 to $176 $3.7 shares 48 48 $226.25 $4.6173469387755102 to $241.3 $4.924489795918368 $40 $40 $-20 $-20 $68.775000000000006 $73.775000000000006 $315.10000000000002 $335.1 $5 $5 $-40 $-40 $280.10000000000002 to $300.10000000000002 $-70.025000000000006 $-75.025000000000006 $210.07500000000002 $4.3765625000000004 to $225.07500000000002 $4.6890625000000004