Ply Gem Reports Second Quarter 2011 Results

CARY, N.C.--()--Ply Gem Holdings, Inc. (“Ply Gem” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of residential exterior building products in North America, today announced financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2011. Our highlights included:

  • Net sales for the second quarter of $294.5 million were 2.4% lower than the prior year second quarter. Net sales for the first half of 2011 were $494.6 million, lower than the prior year by $11.3 million, or 2.2%.
  • Excluding $2.7 million of buyback expense associated with a significant new customer win, our second quarter operating earnings were $28.5 million compared to $30.3 million for the second quarter of 2010. Excluding $9.3 million of buyback expense associated with a significant new customer win, our operating earnings for the first half of 2011 were $20.9 million compared to $26.6 million for the first half of 2010.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $42.6 million for the second quarter of 2011 compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $46.2 million for the second quarter of 2010. Adjusted EBITDA was $49.2 million for the first half of 2011 compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $58.3 million for the first half of 2010.

Gary E. Robinette, President and CEO, said “I am satisfied with Ply Gem’s second quarter and first half 2011 sales and Adjusted EBITDA results in light of the challenging conditions that continue to exist in the housing market today. Despite single family housing starts being down 17% in the first half of 2011 as compared to the prior year, Ply Gem’s sales only showed a modest 2.2% decline, reflecting a significant new customer win and further demonstrating our ability to gain profitable market share.”

Mr. Robinette continued, “Given that market conditions for 2011 are expected to remain challenging, Ply Gem will continue to focus on maintaining a lean overall cost structure while maximizing cash flow and striving to outperform the marketplace in all business units, which will ensure that Ply Gem emerges stronger as the housing market recovers.”

Ply Gem, headquartered in Cary, N.C., is a leading manufacturer of residential exterior building products in North America. Ply Gem produces a comprehensive product line of vinyl siding, designer accents and skirting, vinyl fencing and vinyl and composite railing, stone veneer and vinyl windows and doors used in both new construction and home repair and remodeling in the United States and Western Canada. Ply Gem siding brands include Mastic Home Exteriors®, Variform®, NAPCO®, Ply Gem® Stone, Kroy®, Cellwood®, Georgia Pacific, DuraBuilt®, Richwood®, Leaf Relief®, Gutter Warrior and Monticello® Columns. Ply Gem also manufactures vinyl and aluminum soffit and siding accessories, aluminum trim coil, wood windows, aluminum windows, vinyl and aluminum-clad windows and steel and fiberglass doors. Ply Gem windows and patio door brands include Ply Gem® Windows, Mastic® Replacement Windows, Ply Gem® Canada and Great Lakes® Window. The company’s brands are sold through short-line and two-step distributors, pro dealers, home improvement dealers and big box retailers. Ply Gem employs more than 4,200 people across North America. Visit www.plygem.com for more information.

Ply Gem management will host a conference call on August 12, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. EST to report second quarter results. To participate please call 888-268-4176 and use call confirmation number 44180063.

Note: As used herein, the term “Ply Gem” or the ”Company” refers to Ply Gem Holdings, Inc. and all its subsidiaries, including Ply Gem Industries, Inc., unless the context indicates otherwise. This term is used for convenience only and is not intended as a precise description of any of the separate corporations.

This document and oral statements made from time to time by our representatives may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on the Company’s current plans and expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future activities and results of operations to be materially different from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Important factors impacting such forward-looking statements include the availability and cost of raw materials and purchased components, the level of construction and remodeling activity, changes in general economic conditions, the rate of sales growth, product liability claims and other factors discussed in the Company’s news releases, public statements and/or filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Annual and Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. For further information, please refer to the reports and filings of the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

PLY GEM HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

 
For the three months ended
(Amounts in thousands) July 2, 2011   July 3, 2010
 
Net sales $ 294,491 $ 301,660
Cost of products sold   227,462     231,085  
Gross profit 67,029 70,575
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses 34,563 33,499
Amortization of intangible assets   6,669     6,791  
Total operating expenses   41,232     40,290  
Operating earnings 25,797 30,285
Foreign currency gain 218 122
Interest expense (24,939 ) (30,207 )
Interest income   28     55  
Income before provision for income taxes 1,104 255
Provision (benefit) for income taxes   (959 )   664  
Net income (loss) $ 2,063   $ (409 )
 
 
For the six months ended
(Amounts in thousands) July 2, 2011 July 3, 2010
 
Net sales $ 494,598 $ 505,865
Cost of products sold   399,787     398,393  
Gross profit 94,811 107,472
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses 69,927 67,305
Amortization of intangible assets   13,353     13,585  
Total operating expenses   83,280     80,890  
Operating earnings 11,531 26,582
Foreign currency gain 351 226
Interest expense (51,399 ) (64,214 )
Interest income 64 108
Gain (loss) on modification or extinguishment of debt   (27,863 )   98,187  
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes (67,316 ) 60,889
Provision for income taxes   1,513     7,196  
Net income (loss) $ (68,829 ) $ 53,693  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

1. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations of Ply Gem Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.

The selected balance sheet data for the periods presented in Note 4 has been derived from the December 31, 2010 audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company as of July 2, 2011, and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

The Company’s fiscal quarters are based on periods ending on the last Saturday of the last week in the quarter. Therefore the financial results of certain fiscal quarters will not be exactly comparable to the prior and subsequent fiscal quarters.

2. We define adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) plus interest expense (net of interest income), provision (benefit) for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-cash foreign currency gain/(loss), customer inventory buybacks, restructuring and integration costs, and gain/(loss) on modification or extinguishment of debt. Other companies may define adjusted EBITDA differently and, as a result, our measure of adjusted EBITDA may not be directly comparable to adjusted EBITDA of other companies. Management believes that the presentation of adjusted EBITDA included in this press release provides useful information to investors regarding our results of operations because it assists both investors and management in analyzing and benchmarking the performance and value of our business. The Company has included adjusted EBITDA because it is a key financial measure used by management to (i) assess the Company's ability to service its debt and/or incur debt and meet the Company's capital expenditure requirements; (ii) internally measure the Company's operating performance; and (iii) determine the Company's incentive compensation programs. In addition, the Company's Senior Secured asset-based revolving credit facility has certain covenants that apply ratios utilizing this measure of adjusted EBITDA. Although we use adjusted EBITDA as a financial measure to assess the performance of our business, the use of adjusted EBITDA is limited because it does not include certain material costs, such as interest and taxes, necessary to operate our business. Adjusted EBITDA included in this press release should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, net earnings in accordance with GAAP as a performance measure. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on adjusted EBITDA.

  Ply Gem Holdings, Inc.
(Amounts in thousands)
For the three months ended
July 2, 2011   July 3, 2010
Net income (loss) $ 2,063 $ (409 )
Interest expense, net 24,911 30,152
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (959 ) 664
Depreciation and amortization 13,393 15,711
Non cash gain on currency transaction (218 ) (122 )
Customer inventory buyback 2,971 124
Restructuring/integration expense   477     83  
Adjusted EBITDA $ 42,638   $ 46,203  
  Ply Gem Holdings, Inc.
(Amounts in thousands)
For the six months ended
July 2, 2011   July 3, 2010
Net income (loss) $ (68,829 ) $ 53,693
Interest expense, net 51,335 64,106
Provision for income taxes 1,513 7,196
Depreciation and amortization 27,083 31,165
Non cash gain on currency transaction (351 ) (226 )
Gain (loss) on modification or extinguishment of debt 27,863 (98,187 )
Customer inventory buyback 9,663 376
Restructuring/integration expense   906     189  
Adjusted EBITDA $ 49,183   $ 58,312  

3. Long-term debt amounts in the selected balance sheets at July 2, 2011 and December 31, 2010 consisted of the following:

  July 2, 2011   December 31, 2010
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Senior secured asset based revolving credit facility $ 85,000 $ 30,000
11.75% Senior secured notes due 2013, net of
unamortized discount of $0 and $7,318 - 717,682
8.25% Senior secured notes due 2018, net of
unamortized early tender premium and
discount of $43,110 and $0 756,890 -
13.125% Senior subordinated notes due 2014, net of
unamortized discount of $3,119 and $3,519   146,881   146,481
$ 988,771 $ 894,163

4. The following is a summary of selected balance sheet amounts at July 2, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

  July 2, 2011   December 31, 2010
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Cash and cash equivalents $ 24,069 $ 17,498
Accounts receivable, less allowances 150,652 97,859
Inventories 131,843 98,579
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 15,044 10,633
Property and equipment, net 108,278 116,712
Intangible assets, net 133,614 146,965
Goodwill 393,473 393,433
Accounts payable 83,172 54,973
Long-term debt 988,771 894,163
Stockholder's deficit (240,795 ) (173,088 )

Contacts

Ply Gem Holdings, Inc.
Shawn Poe, CFO, 919-677-4019

Contacts

Ply Gem Holdings, Inc.
Shawn Poe, CFO, 919-677-4019