QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 29, 2024
or
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____ to _____
Commission File Number: 001-38000
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JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
____________________________
Delaware
93-1273278
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2645 Silver Crescent Drive
Charlotte, North Carolina28273
(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)
(704) 378-5700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
____________________________
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 (par value $0.01 per share)
JELD
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yesx No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
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Accelerated filer
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Non-accelerated filer
o
Smaller reporting company
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Emerging growth company
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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. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
The registrant had 84,542,636 shares of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding as of August 2, 2024.
When the following terms and abbreviations appear in the text of this report, they have the meanings indicated below:
Form 10-K
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023
ABL Facility
Our $500 million asset-based loan revolving credit facility, dated as of October 15, 2014 and as amended from time to time, with JWI (as hereinafter defined) and JELD-WEN of Canada, Ltd., as borrowers, the guarantors party thereto, a syndicate of lenders, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as administrative agent
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations
A supplemental non-GAAP financial measure of operating performance not based on a standardized methodology prescribed by GAAP that we define as Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations as income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax, adjusted for the following items: income tax expense (benefit); depreciation and amortization; interest expense, net; and certain special items consisting of non-recurring net legal and professional expenses and settlements; goodwill impairment; restructuring and asset-related charges; M&A related costs; net (gain) loss on sale of property and equipment; loss on extinguishment and refinancing of debt; share-based compensation expense; pension settlement charges; non-cash foreign exchange transaction/translation (gain) loss; and other special items.
ASC
Accounting Standards Codification
ASU
Accounting Standards Update
AUD
Australian Dollar
CAP
Cleanup Action Plan
CARES Act
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act enacted on March 27, 2020
CEO
Chief Executive Officer
CFO
Chief Financial Officer
Charter
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.
CMI
JWI d/b/a CraftMaster Manufacturing, Inc.
COA
Consent Order and Agreement
CODM
Chief Operating Decision Maker, which is our Chief Executive Officer
Common Stock
The 900,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, authorized under our Charter
Core Revenues
Net revenue excluding the impact of foreign exchange, divestitures, and acquisitions completed in the last twelve months
Corporate Credit Facilities
Collectively, our ABL Facility and our Term Loan Facility
COVID-19
A novel strain of the 2019-nCov coronavirus
Credit Facilities
Collectively, our Corporate Credit Facilities and other acquired term loans and revolving credit facilities
DKK
Danish Kroner
ERC
Employee Retention Credit
ERP
Enterprise Resource Planning
EU
European Union
Exchange Act
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
FASB
Financial Accounting Standards Board
GAAP
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States
GILTI
Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income
JELD-WEN
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc., together with its consolidated subsidiaries where the context requires
JWI
JELD-WEN, Inc., a Delaware corporation
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate
M&A
Mergers and acquisitions
MD&A
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
PLP
Potential Liability Party
Preferred Stock
90,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, authorized under our Charter
PSU
Performance Stock Unit
R&R
Repair and Remodel
RSU
Restricted Stock Unit
SEC
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Securities Act
Securities Act of 1933, as amended
Senior Notes
$800.0 million of unsecured notes issued in December 2017 in a private placement in two tranches: $400.0 million bearing interest at 4.625% and maturing in December 2025 ($200.0 of which were redeemed in August 2023) and $400.0 million bearing interest at 4.875% and maturing in December 2027.
Senior Secured Notes
$250.0 million of senior secured notes issued in May 2020 in a private placement bearing interest at 6.25% and redeemed in August 2023.
SOFR
Secured Overnight Financing Rate
SG&A
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
Tax Act
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Term Loan Facility
Our term loan facility, dated as of October 15, 2014, and as amended from time to time with JWI, as borrower, the guarantors party thereto, a syndicate of lenders, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent
U.K.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
U.S.
United States of America
VPI
JWI d/b/a VPI Quality Windows, Inc.
WADOE
Washington State Department of Ecology
Working Capital
Accounts receivable plus inventory less accounts payable
CERTAIN TRADEMARKS, TRADE NAMES, AND SERVICE MARKS
This report includes trademarks, trade names, and service marks owned by us. Our U.S. window and door trademarks include JELD-WEN®, AuraLast®, MiraTEC®, Extira®, LaCANTINA®, MMI Door®, Karona®, ImpactGard®, JW®, Aurora®, IWP®, True BLU®, ABSTM, Siteline®, National Door®, Low-Friction Glider®, Hydrolock®, VPITM, FINISHIELD®, MILLENNIUM®,TRUFIT®, EPICVUE®, and EVELIN®. Our trademarks are either registered or have been used as common law trademarks by us. The trademarks we use outside the U.S. include the Swedoor®, Dooria®, DANA®, MattioviTM, Zargag® , Alupan®, Domoferm®, Kellpax®,and HSE™ marks in Europe. ENERGY STAR® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This report contains additional trademarks, trade names, and service marks of others, which are, to our knowledge, the property of their respective owners. Solely for convenience, trademarks, trade names, and service marks referred to in this report appear without the ®, ™ symbols, but such references are not intended to indicate, in any way, that we will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, our rights or the right of the applicable licensor to these trademarks, trade names, and service marks. We do not intend our use of other parties’ trademarks, trade names, or service marks to imply, and such use or display should not be construed to imply, a relationship with, or endorsement or sponsorship of us by, these other parties.
In addition to historical information, this Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the federal Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act, which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this Form 10-Q are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by our use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “seek,” or “should,” and, in each case, their negative or other various orcomparable terminology. In particular, statements about the markets in which we operate, including growth of our various markets, and our expectations, beliefs, plans, strategies, objectives, prospects, assumptions, or future events or performance under Item 7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Item 1- Business are forward-looking statements. In addition, statements regarding the potential outcome and impact of pending litigation are forward-looking statements.
We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While we believe these expectations, assumptions, estimates, and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. These and other important factors, including those discussed under the headings Item 1A- Risk Factors in our Form 10-K and Item 1A – Risk Factors and Item 2- Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in this Form 10-Q may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements include:
•negative trends in overall business, financial market and economic conditions, and/or activity levels in our end markets;
•increases in interest rates and reduced availability of financing for the purchase of new homes and home construction and improvements;
•our highly competitive business environment;
•failure to timely identify or effectively respond to consumer needs, expectations, or trends;
•failure to successfully implement our strategic and transformation journey initiatives, including our productivity, cost reduction and global footprint rationalization initiatives;
•disruptions in our operations due to natural disasters, public health issues, such as COVID-19, and armed conflicts, including the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and instabilities in the Middle East;
•economic and geopolitical uncertainty and risks that arise from operating a multinational business;
•changes to tariff, trade or investment policies or laws;
•acquisitions, divestitures, or investments in other businesses that may not be successful;
•adverse outcome of pending or future litigation;
•declines in our relationships with and/or consolidation of our key customers;
•fluctuations in the prices of raw materials used to manufacture our products;
•delays or interruptions in the delivery of raw materials or finished goods;
•failure to retain and recruit executives, managers, and employees;
•seasonal business with varying revenue and profit;
•changes in weather patterns and related extreme weather conditions;
•exchange rate fluctuations;
•manufacturing realignments and cost savings programs resulting in a decrease in short-term earnings;
•security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents;
•increases in labor costs, potential labor disputes, and work stoppages at our facilities;
•changes in building codes that could increase the cost of our products or lower the demand for our windows and doors;
•compliance costs and liabilities under environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations;
•lack of transparency, threat of fraud, public sector corruption, and other forms of criminal activity involving government officials;
•product liability claims, product recalls, or warranty claims;
•inability to protect our intellectual property;
•pension plan obligations;
•availability and cost of credit;
•our current level of indebtedness and the effect of restrictive covenants under our existing or future indebtedness including our Credit Facilities, Senior Secured Notes, and Senior Notes; and
•other risks and uncertainties, including those listed under Item 1A- Risk Factors in our Form 10-K and Item 1A- Risk Factors in this Form 10-Q.
Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement in this Form 10-Q speaks only as of the date of this Form 10-Q. We do not undertake any obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements, except as required by law. We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise, or to publicly announce any update or revision to, any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
The forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q are not guarantees of future performance and our actual results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity, and the development of the industry in which we operate, may differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein. In addition, even if our results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity, and events in the industry in which we operate, are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q, they may not be predictive of results or developments in future periods.
Unless the context requires otherwise, references in this Form 10-Q to “we,” “us,” “our,” “the Company,” or “JELD-WEN” mean JELD-WEN Holding, Inc., together with our consolidated subsidiaries where the context requires, including our wholly owned subsidiary JWI.
Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, 90,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding
—
—
Common Stock: 900,000,000 shares authorized, par value $0.01 per share, 84,511,647 and 85,309,220 shares issued and outstanding as of June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
845
853
Additional paid-in capital
763,930
752,171
Retained earnings
122,446
192,931
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(117,196)
(95,310)
Total shareholders’ equity
770,025
850,645
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
2,888,076
$
2,980,125
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1. Description of Company and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Business – JELD-WEN Holding, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, is a vertically integrated global manufacturer and distributor of windows, doors, and other building products that derives substantially all its revenues from the sale of its door and window products. Unless otherwise specified or the context otherwise requires, all references in these notes to “JELD-WEN,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company” are to JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Our continuing operations include facilities located in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Our products are marketed primarily under the JELD-WEN brand name in the U.S. and Canada and under JELD-WEN and a variety of acquired brand names in Europe.
Our revenues are affected by the level of new housing starts, residential and non-residential building construction, and repair and remodeling activity in each of our markets. Our sales typically follow seasonal new construction and repair and remodeling industry patterns. The peak season for home construction and remodeling in many of our markets generally corresponds with the second and third calendar quarters, and therefore, sales volume is typically higher during those quarters. Our first and fourth quarter sales volumes are generally lower due to reduced repair and remodeling activity and reduced activity in the building and construction industry as a result of colder and more inclement weather in certain areas of our geographic end markets.
Basis of Presentation – The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements as of June 29, 2024 and for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, respectively, have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. In the opinion of management, the unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the audited financial statements and include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair statement of the Company’s financial position for the periods presented. The results for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2024, or any other period. The accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2023 was derived from audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for annual financial statements. Accordingly, they should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
On April 17, 2023, we entered into a Share Sale Agreement with Aristotle Holding III Pty Limited, a subsidiary of Platinum Equity Advisors, LLC, to sell our Australasia business (“JW Australia”). On July 2, 2023, we completed the sale. The net assets and operations of the disposal group met the criteria to be classified as “discontinued operations” and are reported as such in all periods presented unless otherwise noted. The consolidated statements of cash flows include cash flows from discontinued operations through the divestiture date of July 2, 2023. See Note 2 - Discontinued Operations for further information.
All U.S. dollar and other currency amounts, except per share amounts, are presented in thousands unless otherwise noted.
Fiscal Year– We operate on a fiscal calendar year, and each interim quarter is comprised of two 4-week periods and one 5-week period, with each week ending on a Saturday. Our fiscal year always begins on January 1 and ends on December 31. As a result, our first and fourth quarters may have more or fewer days included than a traditional 91-day fiscal quarter.
Use of Estimates – The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates, assumptions, and allocations that affect amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and related notes. Significant items that are subject to such estimates and assumptions include, but are not limited to, long-lived assets including goodwill and other intangible assets, employee benefit obligations, income tax uncertainties, contingent assets and liabilities, provisions for bad debt, inventory, warranty liabilities, legal claims, valuation of derivatives, environmental remediation, and claims relating to self-insurance. Actual results could differ due to the uncertainty inherent in the nature of these estimates.
CARES Act – In March 2020, the United States government enacted the CARES Act to provide certain relief as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act provided for tax relief, along with other stimulus measures, including a provision for an ERC designed to encourage businesses to retain employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. We recorded a receivable for an ERC from the U.S. government of $6.1 million in other income, net in the fourth quarter of 2023. The balance is included in other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Recent Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted – In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. ASU 2023-07 requires disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the CODM and included within the segment measure of profit or loss, an amount and description of its composition for other segment items to reconcile to segment profit or loss, and the title and position of the entity’s CODM. ASU 2023-07 will be applied retrospectively and is effective for annual reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim reporting periods in fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2024. We do not expect the guidance to have an impact on our financial positions and results of operations. We are currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on the Company’s disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. ASU 2023-09 expands disclosures in an entity’s income tax rate reconciliation table and regarding cash taxes paid both in the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted, and should be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. We have not elected to early adopt this standard. We do not expect the guidance to have an impact on our financial positions and results of operations. We are currently evaluating the impact of this guidance on the Company’s disclosures.
We have considered the applicability and impact of all ASUs. We have assessed ASUs not listed above and have determined that they were either not applicable or were not expected to have a material impact on our financial statements.
Note 2. Discontinued Operations
On April 17, 2023, we entered into a Share Sale Agreement with Aristotle Holding III Pty Limited, a subsidiary of Platinum Equity Advisors, LLC, to sell our Australasia business (“JW Australia”), for a purchase price of approximately AUD $688 million. On July 2, 2023, we completed the sale, receiving net cash proceeds of approximately $446 million, including $3.3 million of cash received from the settlement of certain forward contracts.
We have classified the results of operations for the JW Australia reportable segment, together with certain costs related to the sale, as discontinued operations within the consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented.
Subsequent to the completion of the sale, we entered into an agreement to provide certain transition services to JW Australia, including providing information technology post-closing services, purchases under a supply agreement, and reimbursement for certain costs to upgrade specific IT systems up to a capped amount. As of June 29, 2024, we had a liability of $4.5 million relating to these matters, which was included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in our consolidated balance sheet. As of December 31, 2023, our liability relating to these matters was $8.2 million, of which $6.1 million was included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities, and the remaining was included in deferred credits and other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
Components of amounts reflected in the consolidated statements of operations related to discontinued operations are presented in the table, as follows:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
(amounts in thousands)
July 1, 2023
July 1, 2023
Net revenues
$
156,206
$
301,876
Cost of sales
106,186
211,575
Gross margin
50,020
90,301
Selling, general and administrative
28,732
61,477
Restructuring and asset-related charges
—
—
Operating income
21,288
28,824
Interest income, net
(414)
(685)
Other income, net
(871)
(2,257)
Income from discontinued operations before taxes
22,573
31,766
Income tax expense
6,794
9,318
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
$
15,779
$
22,448
The cash flows related to discontinued operations have not been segregated and are included in the consolidated statements of cash flows through the divestiture date of July 2, 2023. The following table presents cash flow and non-cash information related to discontinued operations:
We sell our manufactured products to a large number of customers, primarily in the residential housing construction and remodel sectors, broadly dispersed across many domestic and foreign geographic regions. We assess the credit risk relating to our accounts receivable based on quantitative and qualitative factors, including historical credit collections within each region where we have operations. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers to minimize credit risk. We do not usually require collateral for accounts receivable, but do require advance payment, guarantees, a security interest in the products sold to a customer, and/or letters of credit in certain situations. Customer accounts receivable converted to notes receivable are collateralized by inventory or other collateral.
At June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had an allowance for credit losses of $9.8 million and $11.3 million, respectively. The decrease in the allowance for credit losses in the six months ended June 29, 2024 was primarily due to decreased sales and an improved portfolio of aged receivables in our North America segment.
Note 4. Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Finished goods and work-in-process inventories include material, labor, and manufacturing overhead costs.
(amounts in thousands)
June 29, 2024
December 31, 2023
Raw materials
$
396,613
$
404,360
Work in process
20,777
21,141
Finished goods
97,974
84,954
Inventory valuation reserves
(27,661)
(29,004)
Total inventories
$
487,703
$
481,451
To conform with current period presentation, certain amounts in prior period information have been reclassified.
We recorded accelerated depreciation of our plant and equipment of $5.8 million during the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, and $1.1 million and $3.2 million during the three and six months ended July 1, 2023, respectively, within restructuring and asset-related charges in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. For more information, refer to Note 16 - Restructuring and Asset-Related Charges. Additionally, we recorded accelerated depreciation of $9.1 million in the three and six months ended July 1, 2023 from reviews of North America equipment capacity optimization. These charges were recorded within cost of sales in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
The effect on our carrying value of property and equipment due to currency translations for foreign property and equipment, net, was a decrease of $7.2 million as of June 29, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023, respectively.
Depreciation expense was recorded as follows:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
(amounts in thousands)
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
Cost of sales
$
20,464
$
30,255
$
40,462
$
50,528
Selling, general and administrative
1,127
1,243
2,248
2,888
Total depreciation expense
$
21,591
$
31,498
$
42,710
$
53,416
Note 6. Goodwill
The following table summarizes the changes in goodwill by reportable segment:
(amounts in thousands)
North America
Europe
Total Reportable Segments
Gross carrying amount at December 31, 2023
$
182,412
$
268,512
$
450,924
Foreign currency translation
(215)
(10,267)
(10,482)
Gross carrying amount at June 29, 2024
$
182,197
$
258,245
$
440,442
Accumulated impairment losses at December 31, 2023
The cost and accumulated amortization values of our intangible assets were as follows:
June 29, 2024
(amounts in thousands)
Cost
Accumulated Amortization
Net Book Value
Customer relationships and agreements
$
121,437
$
(87,021)
$
34,416
Software
69,837
(26,750)
43,087
Trademarks and trade names
31,739
(11,456)
20,283
Patents, licenses and rights
12,638
(5,043)
7,595
Total amortizable intangibles
$
235,651
$
(130,270)
$
105,381
December 31, 2023
(amounts in thousands)
Cost
Accumulated Amortization
Net Book Value
Customer relationships and agreements
$
123,713
$
(84,281)
$
39,432
Software
113,429
(58,424)
55,005
Trademarks and trade names
32,148
(10,802)
21,346
Patents, licenses and rights
12,666
(4,539)
8,127
Total amortizable intangibles
$
281,956
$
(158,046)
$
123,910
We recorded accelerated amortization of $14.1 million during the six months ended June 29, 2024 for an ERP that we are no longer utilizing after we completed our related obligations under the JW Australia Transition Services Agreement during the first quarter of 2024. The expense was recorded within SG&A expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
The effect on our carrying value of intangible assets due to currency translations for foreign intangible assets was a decrease of $0.7 million as of June 29, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023.
Note 8. Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
(amounts in thousands)
June 29, 2024
December 31, 2023
Accrued sales and advertising rebates
$
71,725
$
82,732
Current portion of operating lease liability
34,101
32,477
Non-income related taxes
23,078
20,072
Current portion of warranty liability (Note 9)
21,928
22,819
Accrued freight
17,674
18,963
Current portion of accrued claim costs relating to self-insurance programs
15,810
14,079
Accrued expenses
14,452
15,758
Current portion of restructuring accrual (Note 16)
12,896
3,375
Current portion of uncertain tax positions (Note 11)
10,638
—
Legal claims provision (Note 21)
7,159
2,683
Deferred revenue and customer deposits
6,104
7,189
Accrued income taxes payable
5,416
9,252
Accrued interest payable
1,652
1,401
Current portion of derivative liability (Note 19)
733
2,996
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities
$
243,366
$
233,796
The legal claims provision relates primarily to contingencies associated with the ongoing legal matters disclosed in Note 21 - Commitments and Contingencies.
The accrued sales and advertising rebates, accrued interest payable, accrued freight, and non-income related taxes can fluctuate significantly period-over-period due to timing of payments.
Note 9. Warranty Liability
Warranty terms range from one year to lifetime on certain window and door components. Warranties are normally limited to servicing or replacing defective components for the original customer. Product defects arising within six months of sale are classified as manufacturing defects and are not included in the current period expense below. Some warranties are transferable to subsequent owners and are either limited to 10 years from the date of manufacture or require pro rata payments from the customer. Estimated warranty costs based on historical experience are recorded as a provision at the time of sale. The provision is adjusted periodically to reflect actual experience.
An analysis of our warranty liability is as follows:
(amounts in thousands)
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
Balance as of January 1
$
53,247
$
52,389
Current period charges
12,740
16,471
Experience adjustments
633
242
Payments
(13,307)
(15,118)
Currency translation
(423)
207
Balance at period end
52,890
54,191
Current portion
(21,928)
(22,788)
Long-term portion
$
30,962
$
31,403
The most significant component of our warranty liability was in the North America segment. As of June 29, 2024, the warranty liability in the North America segment totaled $46.7 million, after discounting future estimated cash flows at rates between 0.53% and 4.23%. Without discounting, the liability would have increased by approximately $3.5 million.
Our long-term debt, net of original issue discount and unamortized debt issuance costs, consisted of the following:
June 29, 2024
June 29, 2024
December 31, 2023
(amounts in thousands)
Interest Rate
Senior Notes
4.63% - 4.88%
$
600,000
$
600,000
Term Loan Facility
7.44%(1)
533,569
536,250
Finance leases and other financing arrangements
1.00% - 8.95%(1)
65,204
74,460
Mortgage notes
5.68% - 6.18%(1)
20,748
22,070
Total Debt
1,219,521
1,232,780
Unamortized debt issuance costs and original issue discounts
(5,135)
(6,528)
Current maturities of long-term debt
(35,384)
(36,177)
Long-term debt
$
1,179,002
$
1,190,075
(1)Term Loan B, mortgage notes and certain finance leases and other financing arrangements are subject to variable interest rates.
Summaries of our significant changes to outstanding debt agreements as of June 29, 2024 are as follows:
Senior Secured Notes and Senior Notes
In December 2017, we issued $800.0 million of unsecured Senior Notes in two tranches: $400.0 million bearing interest at 4.63% and maturing in December 2025 (“4.63% Senior Notes”), and $400.0 million bearing interest at 4.88% and maturing in December 2027 in a private placement for resale to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act.
In May 2020, we issued $250.0 million of Senior Secured Notes bearing interest at 6.25% and maturing in May 2025 (“6.25% Senior Secured Notes”) in a private placement for resale to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act. The proceeds were net of fees and expenses associated with debt issuance, including an underwriting fee of 1.25%. Interest is payable semiannually, in arrears, each May and November.
On August 3, 2023, we redeemed all $250.0 million of our 6.25% Senior Secured Notes and $200.0 million of our 4.63% Senior Notes. The Company recognized a pre-tax loss of $6.5 million on the redemption in the third quarter of 2023, consisting of $3.9 million in call premium and $2.6 million in accelerated amortization of debt issuance costs.
Term Loan Facility
U.S. Facility - Initially executed in October 2014, we amended the Term Loan Facility in July 2021 to, among other things, extend the maturity date from December 2024 to July 2028 and provide additional covenant flexibility. Pursuant to the amendment, certain existing and new lenders advanced $550.0 million of replacement term loans, the proceeds of which were used to prepay in full the amount outstanding under the previously existing term loans. The replacement term loans originally bore interest at LIBOR (subject to a floor of 0.00%) plus a margin of 2.00% to 2.25% depending on JWI’s corporate credit ratings. In addition, the amendment also modified certain other terms and provisions of the Term Loan Facility, and adds language to address the replacement of LIBOR with a SOFR basis upon the June 30, 2023 cessation of the publication of LIBOR. Voluntary prepayments of the replacement term loans are permitted at any time, in certain minimum principal amounts, but were subject to a 1.00% premium during the first six months. The amendment requires 0.25% of the initial principal to be repaid quarterly until maturity.
In June 2023, we amended the Term Loan Facility to replace LIBOR with a Term SOFR based rate as the successor benchmark rate and made certain other technical amendments and related conforming changes. All other material terms and conditions were unchanged.
In January 2024, we amended the Term Loan Facility to lower the applicable margin for replacement term loans, remove certain provisions no longer relevant to the parties, and make certain other technical amendments and related conforming changes. Pursuant to the amendment, replacement term loans bear interest at SOFR plus a margin of 1.75% to 2.00% depending on JWI’s corporate credit ratings, compared to a margin of 2.00% to 2.25% under the previous amendment. All other material terms and conditions of the Term Loan Agreement were unchanged. As a result of this amendment, we recognized debt extinguishment and refinancing costs of $1.4 million, which included $0.8 million of unamortized debt issuance costs and original discount fees.
As of June 29, 2024, the outstanding principal balance, net of original issue discount, was $532.9 million.
In May 2020, we entered into interest rate swap agreements with a weighted average fixed rate of 0.395% paid against one-month LIBOR floored at 0.00% with outstanding notional amounts aggregating to $370.0 million corresponding to that amount of the debt outstanding under our Term Loan Facility. In June 2023, the interest rate swap agreements were amended to convert to a SOFR basis on June 30, 2023, resulting in a weighted average fixed rate of 0.317% paid against one-month USD-SOFR CME Term floored at (0.10)%. The interest rate swap agreements were designated as cash flow hedges of a portion of the interest obligations on our Term Loan Facility borrowings and matured in December 2023. See Note 19 - Derivative Financial Instruments for additional information on our derivative assets and liabilities.
In February 2024, we entered into interest rate collar agreements with a cap rate of 4.50% paid against one-month USD-SOFR CME Term floored at 3.982% and 3.895% with outstanding notional amounts aggregating to $100.0 million corresponding to that amount of the debt outstanding under our Term Loan Facility. The interest rate collar agreements were designated as cash flow hedges of a portion of the interest obligations on our Term Loan Facility borrowings and mature in February 2026. See Note 19 - Derivative Financial Instruments for additional information on our derivative assets and liabilities.
Revolving Credit Facility
ABL Facility - Initially executed in 2014, extensions of credit under our ABL Facility are limited by a borrowing base calculated based on specified percentages of the value of eligible accounts receivable and inventory, subject to certain reserves and other adjustments. We pay a fee of 0.25% on the unused portion of the commitments. The ABL Facility has a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio that we are obligated to comply with under certain circumstances. The ABL Facility has various non-financial covenants, including restrictions on liens, indebtedness, dividends, customary representations and warranties, and customary events of defaults and remedies.
In July 2021, we amended the ABL Facility to, among other things, extend the maturity date from December 2022 to July 2026, increase the aggregate commitment to $500.0 million, provide additional covenant flexibility, conform certain terms and provisions to the Term Loan Facility, and amend the interest rate grid applicable to the loans thereunder by adding language to address the replacement of LIBOR with a SOFR basis upon the June 30, 2023 cessation of the publication of LIBOR. Pursuant to the amendment, the amount allocated to U.S. borrowers was increased to $465.0 million. The amount allocated to Canadian borrowers was maintained at $35.0 million. Borrowings under the ABL Facility bore, at the borrower’s option, interest at either a base rate plus a margin of 0.25% to 0.50% depending on excess availability or LIBOR (subject to a floor of 0.00%) plus a margin of 1.25% to 1.50% depending on excess availability. All other material terms and conditions were unchanged.
In June 2023, we amended the ABL Facility to replace LIBOR with a Term SOFR based rate as the successor benchmark rate and made certain other technical amendments and related conforming changes. All other material terms and conditions were unchanged.
As of June 29, 2024, we had no outstanding borrowings, $2.8 million in letters of credit and $478.8 million available under the ABL Facility.
Mortgage Notes – In December 2007, we entered into thirty-year mortgage notes secured by land and buildings in Denmark with principal payments which began in 2018. As of June 29, 2024, we had DKK 144.6 million ($20.7 million) outstanding under these notes.
Finance leases and other financing arrangements–In addition to finance leases, we include insurance premium financing arrangements and loans secured by equipment in this category. As of June 29, 2024, we had $65.2 million outstanding in this category, with maturities ranging from 2024 to 2031.
As of June 29, 2024, we were in compliance with the terms of all of our Credit Facilities and the indentures governing the Senior Notes.
Note 11. Income Taxes
The effective income tax rate for continuing operations was (107.1)% and (15.3)% for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, respectively, and 32.3% and 31.5% for the three and six months ended July 1, 2023, respectively. In accordance with ASC 740-270, we recorded an income tax expense of $9.6 million and $6.1 million from continuing operations in the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, respectively, and an income tax expense of $10.8 million and $14.2 million from continuing operations in the three and six months ended July 1, 2023, respectively. We applied our estimated annual effective tax rate to year-to-date income for includable entities during the respective periods. Entities that are currently generating losses and for which there is a full valuation allowance are excluded from the worldwide effective tax rate calculation and are calculated separately.
The impact of significant discrete items is separately recognized in the quarter in which they occur. The tax expense for discrete items included in the tax provision for continuing operations for the three months ended June 29, 2024 was $9.4
million, compared to a tax expense of $1.5 million for the three months ended July 1, 2023. The discrete tax expense amounts for the three months ended June 29, 2024 comprised primarily of $7.7 million of tax expense due to changes in uncertain tax positions relating primarily to a historical income tax audit and $2.2 million attributable to an increase in the valuation allowance recorded against our U.S. state tax attributes due to changes in estimated forecasted earnings. The discrete tax expense amounts for the three months ended July 1, 2023 comprised primarily of a $1.5 million of tax expense attributable to an increase in the valuation allowance recorded against our state U.S. state tax attributes due to changes in estimated forecasted earnings.
The tax expense for discrete items included in the tax provision for continuing operations for the six months ended June 29, 2024 was $12.1 million, compared to a tax expense of $2.6 million for the six months ended July 1, 2023. The discrete tax expense amounts for the six months ended June 29, 2024 comprised primarily of $9.7 million of tax expense due to changes in uncertain tax positions from ongoing audits and $2.3 million attributable to an increase in the valuation allowance recorded against our tax attributes due to changes in estimated forecasted earnings. The discrete tax expense amounts for the six months ended July 1, 2023 comprised primarily of $1.5 million of tax expense attributable to an increase in the valuation allowance recorded against our U.S. state tax attributes due to changes in estimated forecasted earnings and $1.2 million of tax expense attributable to share-based compensation.
Under ASC 740-10, we provide for uncertain tax positions and the related interest expense by adjusting unrecognized tax benefits and accrued interest accordingly. We recognize potential interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. As of June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had a liability for unrecognized tax benefits without regard to accrued interest of $45.3 million and $38.9 million, respectively. As of June 29, 2024, $10.6 of our liability for unrecognized tax benefits without regard to accrued interest was included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
The U.S. Congress, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”), the EU and other government agencies in jurisdictions in which we and our affiliates do business have maintained a focus on the taxation of multinational companies. During 2023, the OECD issued administrative guidance for the Pillar Two Global Anti-Base Erosion rules (“Pillar Two”), which generally imposes a 15% global minimum tax on multinational companies. Many Pillar Two rules are effective for fiscal years beginning on January 1, 2024, with other aspects to be effective from 2025. We regularly monitor developments in our jurisdictions and consider the impact of the tax-related proposals as they arise. We do not expect the minimum tax to have a material impact on our financial statements.
As of June 29, 2024, the Company maintained a partial indefinite reinvestment assertion on its post- 2017 undistributed foreign earnings.
Note 12. Segment Information
We report our segment information in the same way management internally organizes the business to assess performance and make decisions regarding allocation of resources in accordance with ASC 280-10 - Segment Reporting. Management reviews net revenues and Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations to evaluate segment performance and allocate resources. We define Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations as income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax, adjusted for the following items: income tax expense (benefit); depreciation and amortization; interest expense, net; and certain special items consisting of non-recurring net legal and professional expenses and settlements; restructuring and asset-related charges; M&A related costs; net (gain) loss on sale of property and equipment; loss on extinguishment and refinancing of debt; share-based compensation expense; non-cash foreign exchange transaction/translation (gain) loss; and other special items.
We have two reportable segments, organized and managed principally in geographic regions: North America and Europe. We report all other business activities in Corporate and unallocated costs. Factors considered in determining the two reportable segments include the nature of business activities, the management structure accountable directly to the CODM, the discrete financial information regularly reviewed by the CODM, and information presented to the Board of Directors and investors. No operating segments have been aggregated for our presentation of reportable segments.
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax
$
51,269
$
10,656
$
61,925
$
(39,423)
$
22,502
Income tax expense (benefit)
21,127
3,080
24,207
(13,456)
10,751
Depreciation and amortization(1)
27,699
7,499
35,198
3,016
38,214
Interest expense, net
750
417
1,167
19,687
20,854
Special items:
Net legal and professional expenses and settlements
2
2,386
2,388
1,998
4,386
Restructuring and asset-related charges
5,658
515
6,173
639
6,812
M&A related costs
321
—
321
948
1,269
Net loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment
360
(192)
168
—
168
Share-based compensation expense
1,492
484
1,976
2,773
4,749
Non-cash foreign exchange transaction/translation (gain) loss
(114)
557
443
4
447
Other special items
254
(1,540)
(1,286)
5
(1,281)
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations
$
108,818
$
23,862
$
132,680
$
(23,809)
$
108,871
(1)North America depreciation and amortization expense in the three months ended July 1, 2023 includes accelerated depreciation of $9.1 million from reviews of equipment capacity optimization.
To conform with current period presentation, certain amounts in prior period information have been reclassified.
Six Months Ended June 29, 2024
(amounts in thousands)
North America
Europe
Total Operating Segments
Corporate and Unallocated Costs
Total Consolidated
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax
$
47,002
$
(5,003)
$
41,999
$
(88,220)
$
(46,221)
Income tax expense (benefit)
20,345
13,158
33,503
(27,371)
6,132
Depreciation and amortization(1)
36,891
15,056
51,947
17,731
69,678
Interest expense, net
1,318
931
2,249
30,007
32,256
Special items:
Net legal and professional expenses and settlements
1,717
1,372
3,089
34,447
37,536
Restructuring and asset-related charges
23,125
10,625
33,750
756
34,506
M&A related costs
—
—
—
6,178
6,178
Net gain on sale of property and equipment
(2,551)
(186)
(2,737)
(18)
(2,755)
Loss on extinguishment and refinancing of debt
—
1,449
1,449
Share-based compensation expense
2,261
648
2,909
7,224
10,133
Non-cash foreign exchange transaction/translation loss (gain)
262
(3,296)
(3,034)
296
(2,738)
Other special items
6,465
1,620
8,085
(692)
7,393
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations
$
136,835
$
34,925
$
171,760
$
(18,213)
$
153,547
(1)Corporate and unallocated depreciation and amortization expense includes software accelerated amortization of $14.1 million for an ERP that we are no longer utilizing after we completed our related obligations under the JW Australia Transition Services Agreement during the first quarter of 2024.
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax
$
86,518
$
17,955
$
104,473
$
(73,506)
$
30,967
Income tax expense (benefit)
35,660
4,495
40,155
(25,916)
14,239
Depreciation and amortization(1)
45,497
14,932
60,429
6,128
66,557
Interest expense, net
3,584
545
4,129
38,217
42,346
Special items:
Net legal and professional expenses and settlements
2
2,456
2,458
3,750
6,208
Restructuring and asset-related charges
13,470
1,782
15,252
826
16,078
M&A related costs
567
—
567
3,402
3,969
Net loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment
384
(297)
87
—
87
Share-based compensation expense
2,452
983
3,435
5,438
8,873
Non-cash foreign exchange transaction/translation (gain) loss
(299)
(1,151)
(1,450)
282
(1,168)
Other special items
181
(201)
(20)
52
32
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations
$
188,016
$
41,499
$
229,515
$
(41,327)
$
188,188
(1)North America depreciation and amortization expense in the six months ended July 1, 2023 includes accelerated depreciation of $9.1 million from reviews of equipment capacity optimization.
To conform with current period presentation, certain amounts in prior period information have been reclassified.
(1)Depreciation and amortization expense in the six months ended June 29, 2024 includes accelerated amortization of $14.1 million in Corporate and unallocated costs for an ERP that we are no longer utilizing after we completed our related obligations under the JW Australia Transition Services Agreement during the first quarter of 2024. Depreciation and amortization expense in the three and six months ended July 1, 2023 includes accelerated depreciation of $9.1 million in North America from reviews of equipment capacity optimization.
(2)Net legal and professional expenses and settlements include non-recurring transformation journey expenses of $18.2 million and $34.6 million in the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, respectively, and $3.5 million and $4.9 million in the three and six months ended July 1, 2023, respectively. These expenses primarily relate to the engagement of one transformation consultant for a period spanning third quarter of 2023 through the fourth quarter of 2024, for which we incurred $13.8 million and $28.4 million in the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, respectively, and $0.4 million in the three and six months ended July 1, 2023. Additionally, net legal and professional expenses and settlements include amounts relating to litigation of historic legal matters of $1.5 million and $2.6 million in the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, respectively, and of $1.1 million and $1.4 million and in the three and six months ended July 1, 2023, respectively.
(3)Represents severance, accelerated depreciation and amortization, equipment relocation and other expenses directly incurred as a result of restructuring events. The restructuring charges primarily relate to charges incurred to change the operating structure, eliminate certain roles, and close certain manufacturing facilities in our North America and Europe segments.
(4)For the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, $6.4 million of product and inventory-related charges related to announced facility closures were detrimental to Adjusted EBITDA.
(5)M&A related costs consists primarily of legal and professional expenses related to the potential disposition of Towanda.
(6)Net gain on sale of property and equipment, primarily in Chile, in the six months ended June 29, 2024.
(7)Loss on extinguishment and refinancing of debt of $1.4 million associated with an amendment of our Term Loan Facility.
(8)Represents non-cash equity-based compensation expense related to the issuance of share-based awards.
(9)Non-cash foreign exchange transaction/translation gain primarily associated with fair value adjustments of foreign currency derivatives and revaluation of balances denominated in foreign currencies.
(10)Other special items not core to ongoing business activity include: (i) in the three months ended June 29, 2024, a one-time realized foreign currency loss of $1.6 million in our Europe segment related to a cash repatriation event; (ii) in the three months ended July 1, 2023, ($2.8) million in compensation and non-income taxes associated with exercises of legacy equity awards in our Europe segment; (iii) in the six months ended June 29, 2024, a loss of $4.3 million of cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments related to the substantial liquidation of a foreign subsidiary in Chile in our North America segment, a one-time realized foreign currency loss of $1.6 million in our Europe segment related to a cash repatriation event, and ($1.5) million of cash received on an impaired note in Corporate and unallocated costs.
To conform with current period presentation, certain amounts in prior period information have been reclassified.
Preferred Stock - Our Board of Directors is authorized to issue Preferred Stock from time to time in one or more series and with such rights, privileges, and preferences as the Board of Directors shall from time to time determine. We have not issued any shares of Preferred Stock.
Common Stock - Common Stock includes the basis of shares outstanding plus amounts recorded as additional paid-in capital. Shares outstanding exclude the shares issued to the Employee Benefit Trust that are considered similar to treasury shares and total 193,941 shares at both June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023 with a total original issuance value of $12.4 million.
We record share repurchases on their trade date and reduce shareholders’ equity and increase accounts payable. Repurchased shares are retired, and the excess of the repurchase price over the par value of the shares is charged to retained earnings.
On July 28, 2022, our Board of Directors decreased our previous repurchase authorization of $400.0 million to a total aggregate value of $200.0 million with no expiration date. As of June 29, 2024, $175.7 million was remaining under the repurchase program.
During the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, we repurchased 1,600,000 shares of our Common Stock at an average price of $15.18. We did not repurchase shares of our Common Stock during the three and six months ended July 1, 2023.
Note 14. Earnings Per Share
The basic and diluted income per share calculations were determined based on the following share data:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
Weighted average outstanding shares of Common Stock basic
85,271,699
84,964,935
85,397,067
84,781,940
Restricted stock units, performance share units and options to purchase Common Stock
—
799,850
—
635,404
Weighted average outstanding shares of Common Stock diluted
85,271,699
85,764,785
85,397,067
85,417,344
For the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, we had net losses from operations. As a result, no potentially dilutive securities were included in the denominator for computing diluted loss per share as their inclusion would have been antidilutive.
The following table provides the securities that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future but were not included in the computation of diluted income per share as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive:
The activity under our incentive plans for the periods presented are reflected in the following tables:
Three Months Ended
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
Shares
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Shares
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Options granted
—
$
—
26,917
$
13.15
Options exercised
48,728
$
9.87
19,715
$
9.83
Options cancelled
65,331
$
16.31
70,495
$
21.30
Shares
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Shares
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
RSUs granted
100,177
$
19.21
154,324
$
13.70
PSUs granted
—
$
—
15,209
$
17.69
Six Months Ended
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
Shares
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Shares
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Options granted
365,412
$
18.52
262,809
$
13.28
Options exercised
191,908
$
13.02
19,715
$
9.83
Options cancelled
74,471
$
17.67
77,890
$
21.77
Shares
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Shares
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
RSUs granted
936,088
$
18.60
1,490,329
$
13.26
PSUs granted
417,347
$
22.60
307,273
$
17.38
Stock-based compensation expense was $5.0 million and $10.1 million for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 and $4.8 million and $8.9 million for the three and six months ended July 1, 2023, respectively. As of June 29, 2024, we had $26.7 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements. This cost is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of 1.69 years.
Note 16. Restructuring and Asset-Related Charges
We engage in restructuring activities focused on improving productivity and operating margins. Restructuring costs primarily relate to costs associated with workforce reductions, plant consolidations and closures, and changes to the management structure to align with our operations. Other restructuring associated costs primarily consist of equipment relocation and facility restoration costs. Asset-related charges consist of accelerated depreciation and amortization of assets due to changes in asset useful lives.
The following table summarizes the restructuring and asset-related charges for the periods indicated:
Restructuring severance and employee-related charges
$
2,062
$
3,877
$
355
$
6,294
Other restructuring associated costs
2,018
1,861
—
3,879
Asset-related charges
5,147
931
196
6,274
Other restructuring associated costs and asset-related charges
7,165
2,792
196
10,153
Total restructuring and asset-related charges
$
9,227
$
6,669
$
551
$
16,447
Three Months Ended July 1, 2023
Restructuring severance and employee-related charges
$
286
$
1,706
$
639
$
2,631
Other restructuring associated costs (income)
4,306
(1,191)
—
3,115
Asset-related charges
1,066
—
—
1,066
Other restructuring associated costs and asset-related charges (income)
5,372
(1,191)
—
4,181
Total restructuring and asset-related charges, net
$
5,658
$
515
$
639
$
6,812
(amounts in thousands)
North America
Europe
Corporate and Unallocated Costs
Total Consolidated
Six Months Ended June 29, 2024
Restructuring severance and employee-related charges
$
10,951
$
7,275
$
560
$
18,786
Other restructuring associated costs
4,108
2,419
—
6,527
Asset-related charges
8,066
931
196
9,193
Other restructuring associated costs and asset-related charges
12,174
3,350
196
15,720
Total restructuring and asset-related charges
$
23,125
$
10,625
$
756
$
34,506
Six Months Ended July 1, 2023
Restructuring severance and employee-related charges
$
3,342
$
2,793
$
826
$
6,961
Other restructuring associated costs (income)
6,891
(1,191)
—
5,700
Asset-related charges
3,237
180
—
3,417
Other restructuring associated costs and asset-related charges (income)
10,128
(1,011)
—
9,117
Total restructuring and asset-related charges
$
13,470
$
1,782
$
826
$
16,078
The following is a summary of the restructuring accruals recorded and charges incurred:
(amounts in thousands)
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
Balance as of January 1
$
3,375
$
5,021
Current period charges
25,313
12,661
Payments
(15,586)
(15,067)
Currency translation
(206)
75
Balance at period end
$
12,896
$
2,690
Restructuring accruals are expected to be paid within the next 12 months and are included within accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet.
On April 11, 2024, we announced plans to close two manufacturing facilities, located in Vista, California and Hawkins, Wisconsin in a continuing effort to simplify our footprint and drive operational efficiencies. As of June 29, 2024 the remaining restructuring accrual for these plans is $8.6 million and the remaining cash outlay is expected to be $22.4 million. We expect to substantially complete the facility closures by the first quarter of 2025. After completion of the site closures, we expect to realize annual pre-tax income improvements of at least $11.0 million.
North America: Vista, California and Hawkins, Wisconsin
Total Estimated
Cumulative
Costs in the Three Months Ended
Costs in the Six Months Ended
(amounts in thousands)
Costs
Costs to-date
June 29, 2024
June 29, 2024
Restructuring severance and employee-related charges(1)
$
11,500
$
10,546
$
1,726
$
10,546
Other restructuring associated costs(1)
7,600
1,355
1,355
1,355
Product-related cash charges(2)
5,000
2,649
2,649
2,649
Total cash charges
24,100
14,550
5,730
14,550
Asset-related charges(1)
9,300
3,215
3,215
3,215
Inventory and other product-related non-cash charges(3)
4,400
3,706
3,706
3,706
Total non-cash charges
13,700
6,921
6,921
6,921
Total costs
$
37,800
$
21,471
$
12,651
$
21,471
Total cash outlays
$
28,100
$
5,679
$
5,679
$
5,679
(1)The charges incurred in the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 were included in restructuring and asset-related charges in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.
(2)The product-related cash charges incurred in the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 were detrimental to Net Sales in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.
(3)The inventory and other product-related non-cash charges in the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 were included in Cost of Sales in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.
During 2023, we announced plans to transform our European operations by changing the operating structure, eliminating certain roles and rationalizing our manufacturing footprint. We plan to close two manufacturing facilities and transfer production to other facilities within Europe. During the second quarter of 2024, we announced additional plans, increasing the total estimated costs by approximately $8.2 million to $27.5 million, after identifying additional opportunities to optimize our European operating structure. As of June 29, 2024 the remaining restructuring accrual for these plans is $3.2 million and the remaining cash outlay is expected to be $15.8 million. We expect to substantially complete these initiatives by the end of 2024.
Costs and cash outlays associated with the plans:
Europe
Total Estimated
Cumulative
Costs in the Three Months Ended
Costs in the Six Months Ended
(amounts in thousands)
Costs
Costs to-date
June 29, 2024
June 29, 2024
Restructuring severance and employee-related charges(1)
$
19,200
$
10,289
$
3,825
$
7,207
Other restructuring associated costs(1)
4,400
2,740
1,830
2,316
Total cash charges
23,600
13,029
5,655
9,523
Asset-related non-cash charges(1)
600
573
573
573
Capital expenditures
3,300
1,264
—
1,264
Total costs
$
27,500
$
14,866
$
6,228
$
11,360
Total cash outlays
$
26,900
$
11,058
$
4,864
$
8,943
(1)The charges incurred in the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 were included in restructuring and asset-related charges in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.
In the third quarter of 2023, we announced plans to close two manufacturing facilities, located in Tijuana, Mexico and Vista, California as part of our footprint rationalization activities. As of June 29, 2024, the remaining restructuring accrual for these plans is $0.8 million and the remaining cash outlay is expected to be $1.4 million. We expect to substantially complete the facility closures by the end of 2024.
North America: Tijuana, Mexico and Vista, California
Total Estimated
Cumulative
Costs in the Three Months Ended
Costs in the Six Months Ended
(amounts in thousands)
Costs
Costs to-date
June 29, 2024
June 29, 2024
Restructuring severance and employee-related charges(1)
$
7,900
$
7,502
$
13
$
(311)
Other restructuring associated costs(1)
2,700
2,545
322
1,944
Total cash charges
10,600
10,047
335
1,633
Asset-related charges(1)
6,600
6,628
—
2,919
Inventory and other product-related non-cash charges(2)
1,500
1,466
—
—
Total non-cash charges
8,100
8,094
—
2,919
Total costs
$
18,700
$
18,141
$
335
$
4,552
Total cash outlays
$
10,600
$
9,187
$
471
$
2,560
(1)The related charges incurred in the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 were included in restructuring and asset-related charges in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.
(2)The inventory and other product-related non-cash charges incurred during 2023 were included in Cost of Sales in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
In the first quarter of 2023, we announced to employees a restructuring plan to close a manufacturing facility in Atlanta, Georgia. We completed the plant closure during 2023, with total pre-tax restructuring expenses and other closure costs of approximately $17.7 million, including $1.1 million of capital expenditures, and total cash outlays of approximately $12.9 million. The primary expenses incurred were accelerated depreciation and amortization, equipment relocation costs, and restructuring severance and employee-related charges.
As of June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the assets and liabilities associated with the court-ordered divestiture of the Company’s Towanda, PA operations (“Towanda”) as described further in Note 21 - Commitments and Contingencies, qualify as held for sale. Since the Company will continue manufacturing door skins for its internal needs, the divestiture decision did not represent a strategic shift thereby precluding the divestiture as qualifying as a discontinued operation.
In addition to the Towanda net assets, we own assets in St. Kitts and Mexico, which are also classified as held for sale in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of June 29, 2024. St. Kitts and Mexico collectively had assets held for sale of $4.8 million and liabilities held for sale of $0.2 million at June 29, 2024. As of December 31, 2023, the assets and liabilities classified as held for sale are those of Towanda.
As of June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the related assets and liabilities included within the summary below were expected to be disposed of within the next twelve months and are included in assets held for sale and liabilities held for sale in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
The table below summarizes the amounts included in other income, net in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
(amounts in thousands)
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
JW Australia Transition Services Agreement cost recovery
$
(2,402)
$
—
$
(6,542)
$
—
Foreign currency losses (gains), net
632
(231)
(835)
(2,102)
Pension expense
513
1,657
1,028
3,351
Cash received on investment in real estate
(379)
—
(2,527)
—
Recovery of cost from receipts on impaired notes
—
(281)
(1,389)
(1,675)
Governmental assistance
(270)
(44)
(927)
(191)
Income from refund of deposits for China antidumping and countervailing duties(1)
—
—
(2,947)
—
Insurance reimbursement
—
—
(1,655)
(1,234)
Other items, net
(582)
1,058
(957)
323
Total other income, net
$
(2,488)
$
2,159
$
(16,751)
$
(1,528)
(1)Represents the refund of deposits for antidumping and countervailing duties on wood mouldings and millwork products purchased from China from 2020 to 2022.
Note 19. Derivative Financial Instruments
Foreign currency derivatives – As a multinational corporation, we are exposed to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations. To the extent borrowings, sales, purchases, or other transactions are not executed in the local currency of the operating unit, we are exposed to foreign currency risk. In most of the countries in which we operate, the exposure to foreign currency movements is limited because the operating revenues and expenses of our business units are substantially denominated in the local currency. To mitigate the exposure, we may enter into a variety of foreign currency derivative contracts. To manage the effect of exchange fluctuations on forecasted sales, purchases, acquisitions, capital expenditures, and certain intercompany transactions that are denominated in foreign currencies, we have foreign currency derivative contracts with a total notional amount of $70.9 million as of June 29, 2024. We have foreign currency derivative contracts, with a total notional amount of $83.9 million, to manage the risks of foreign currency gains and losses on intercompany loans and interest. We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. With the exception of the AUD/USD forward contracts entered into on April 18, 2023 described below, as of June 29, 2024, we have not elected hedge accounting for any foreign currency derivative contracts. We record mark-to-market changes in the values of these derivatives in other income, net. We recorded mark-to-market losses of $0.2 million and gains of $1.5 million relating to foreign currency derivatives in the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, respectively. We recorded mark-to-market losses of $0.9 million and mark-to-market gains of $0.1 million in the three and six months ended July 1, 2023, respectively.
On April 18, 2023 we entered into forward contracts to sell a total of AUD 420.0 million and receive USD at exchange rates ranging from 0.6751 USD to 0.6759 USD to 1.0 AUD to mitigate the impact of the Australian dollar currency fluctuations on our net investment in JELD-WEN Australia Pty. Ltd. We designated the forward contracts as net investment hedges. No portion of these contracts were deemed ineffective during the three months ended July 1, 2023. The contracts matured during the three months ended September 30, 2023 and the gain, net of forward points, was included in the gain on the sale of JW Australia.
Interest rate derivatives – We are exposed to interest rate risk in connection with our variable rate long-term debt. In May 2020, we entered into interest rate swap agreements with notional amounts aggregating to $370.0 million to manage this risk. The interest rate swap agreements matured in December 2023. Initially, the agreements had a weighted average fixed rate of 0.395% swapped against one-month USD LIBOR floored at 0.00%. In June 2023, we amended the agreements to replace LIBOR with a Term SOFR based rate. The amended agreements had a weighted average fixed rate of 0.317% swapped against one-month USD-SOFR CME Term floored at (0.10)%. All other terms and conditions were unchanged. We designated the interest rate swap agreements as cash flow hedges and they effectively fixed the interest rate on a corresponding portion of the aggregate debt outstanding under our Term Loan Facility.
In February 2024, we entered into interest rate collar agreements with a cap rate of 4.50% paid against one-month USD-SOFR CME Term floored at 3.982% and 3.895% with outstanding notional amounts aggregating to $100.0 million
corresponding to that amount of the debt outstanding under our Term Loan Facility. The interest rate collar agreements were designated as cash flow hedges of a portion of the interest obligations on our Term Loan Facility borrowings and mature in February 2026.
No portion of these interest rate contracts were deemed ineffective during the three and six months ended June 29, 2024. In other comprehensive income, we recorded pre-tax mark-to-market gains of $0.3 million and $0.7 million during the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, respectively. We recorded pre-tax mark-to-market gains of $1.3 million and $1.0 million during the three and six months ended July 1, 2023, respectively. We reclassified gains of $0.2 million and $0.3 million previously recorded in other comprehensive income to interest income during the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, respectively, and gains to interest income of $4.3 million and $8.1 million during the three and six months ended July 1, 2023, respectively.
As of June 29, 2024, approximately $0.4 million in gains is expected to be reclassified to interest income over the next 12 months.
Other derivative instruments – From time to time, we enter into other types of derivative instruments immaterial to the consolidated financial statements. Unless otherwise disclosed, these instruments are not designated as hedging instruments and mark-to-market adjustments are recorded in the statement of operations each period.
The fair values of derivative instruments held are as follows:
Derivative assets
(amounts in thousands)
Balance Sheet Location
June 29, 2024
December 31, 2023
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate contracts
Other current assets
$
473
$
—
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward contracts
Other current assets
$
491
$
1,186
Other derivative instruments
Other current assets
$
63
$
38
Derivative liabilities
(amounts in thousands)
Balance Sheet Location
June 29, 2024
December 31, 2023
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate contracts
Deferred credits and other liabilities
$
37
$
—
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency forward contracts
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
$
733
$
2,975
Other derivative instruments
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
$
—
21
Note 20. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
We record financial assets and liabilities at fair value based on FASB guidance related to fair value measurements. The guidance requires fair value to be determined based on the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Three levels of inputs may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 – Quoted market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.
Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.
The recorded carrying amounts and fair values of these instruments were as follows:
June 29, 2024
(amounts in thousands)
Carrying Amount
Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Assets:
Cash equivalents
$
158,953
$
158,953
$
158,953
$
—
$
—
Derivative assets, recorded in other current assets
1,027
1,027
—
1,027
—
Deferred compensation plan assets, recorded in other assets
4,485
4,485
—
4,485
—
Liabilities:
Debt, recorded in long-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt
$
1,219,521
$
1,196,522
$
—
$
1,196,522
$
—
Derivative liabilities, recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities
733
733
—
733
—
Derivative liabilities, recorded in deferred credits and other liabilities
37
37
—
37
—
December 31, 2023
(amounts in thousands)
Carrying Amount
Total Fair Value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Assets:
Cash equivalents
$
71,139
$
71,139
$
71,139
$
—
$
—
Derivative assets, recorded in other current assets
1,224
1,224
—
1,224
—
Deferred compensation plan assets, recorded in other assets
2,098
2,098
—
2,098
—
Liabilities:
Debt, recorded in long-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt
$
1,232,780
$
1,209,961
$
—
$
1,209,961
$
—
Derivative liabilities, recorded in accrued expenses and other current assets
2,996
2,996
—
2,996
—
Derivative assets and liabilities reported in level 2 primarily include: (1) as of June 29, 2024, foreign currency derivative contracts and interest rate collar agreements; (2) as of December 31, 2023, foreign currency derivative contracts. See Note 19 - Derivative Financial Instruments for additional information about our derivative assets and liabilities.
Deferred compensation plan assets reported in level 2 consist of mutual funds.
There are no material non-financial assets or liabilities as of June 29, 2024 or December 31, 2023.
Note 21. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation – We are involved in various legal proceedings, claims, and government audits arising in the ordinary course of business. We record our best estimate of a loss when the loss is considered probable and the amount of such loss can be reasonably estimated. When a loss is probable and there is a range of estimated loss with no best estimate within the range, we record the minimum estimated liability related to the lawsuit or claim. As additional information becomes available, we reassess the potential liability and revise our accruals, if necessary. Because of uncertainties related to the resolution of lawsuits and claims, the ultimate outcome may differ materially from our estimates.
Other than the matters described below, there were no proceedings or litigation matters involving the Company or its property as of June 29, 2024 that we believe would have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or cash flows, although they could have a material adverse effect on our operating results for a particular reporting period.
Steves & Sons, Inc. v JELD-WEN, Inc. – We sell molded door skins to certain customers pursuant to long-term contracts, and these customers in turn use the molded door skins to manufacture interior doors and compete directly against us in the marketplace. We gave notice of termination of one of these contracts and, on June 29, 2016, the counterparty to the agreement, Steves & Sons, Inc. (“Steves”) filed a claim against JWI in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division (the “Eastern District of Virginia”). The complaint alleged that our acquisition of CMI, a competitor in the molded door skins market, together with subsequent price increases and other alleged acts and omissions, violated antitrust laws, and constituted a breach of contract and breach of warranty. Specifically, the complaint alleged that
our acquisition of CMI substantially lessened competition in the molded door skins market. The complaint sought declaratory relief, ordinary and treble damages, and injunctive relief, including divestiture of certain assets acquired in the CMI acquisition.
In February 2018, a jury in the Eastern District of Virginia returned a verdict that was unfavorable to JWI with respect to Steves’ claims that our acquisition of CMI violated Section 7 of the Clayton Act, and found that JWI breached the supply agreement between the parties (the “Original Action”). The verdict awarded Steves$12.2 million for past damages under both the Clayton Act and breach of contract claims and $46.5 million in future lost profits under the Clayton Act claim.
During the course of the proceedings in the Eastern District of Virginia, we discovered certain facts that led us to conclude that Steves, its principals, and certain former employees of the Company had misappropriated Company trade secrets, violated the terms of various agreements between the Company and those parties, and violated other laws. On May 11, 2018, a jury in the Eastern District of Virginia returned a verdict on our trade secrets claims against Steves and awarded damages in the amount of $1.2 million. The presiding judge entered a judgment in our favor for those damages, and the entire amount has been paid by Steves. On August 16, 2019, the presiding judge granted Steves’ request for an injunction, prohibiting us from pursuing certain claims against individual defendants pending in Bexar County, Texas (the “Steves Texas Trade Secret Theft Action”). On September 11, 2019, JELD-WEN filed a notice of appeal of the Eastern District of Virginia’s injunction to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals (the “Fourth Circuit”).
On March 13, 2019, the presiding judge entered an Amended Final Judgment Order in the Original Action, awarding $36.5 million in past damages under the Clayton Act (representing a trebling of the jury’s verdict) and granted divestiture of certain assets acquired in the CMI acquisition, subject to appeal. The judgment also conditionally awarded damages in the event the judgment was overturned on appeal. Specifically, the court awarded $139.4 million as future antitrust damages in the event the divestiture order was overturned on appeal and $9.9 million as past contract damages in the event both the divestiture and antitrust claims were overturned on appeal.
On April 12, 2019, Steves filed a petition requesting an award of its fees and a bill of costs, seeking $28.4 million in attorneys’ fees and $1.7 million in costs in connection with the Original Action. On November 19, 2019, the presiding judge entered an order for further relief awarding Steves an additional $7.1 million in damages for pricing differences from the date of the underlying jury verdict through May 31, 2019 (the “Pricing Action”). We also appealed that ruling. On April 14, 2020, Steves filed a motion for further supplemental relief for pricing differences from the date of the prior order and going forward through the end of the parties’ current supply agreement (the “Future Pricing Action”). We opposed that request for further relief.
JELD-WEN filed a supersedeas bond and notice of appeal of the judgment, which was heard by the Fourth Circuit on May 29, 2020. On February 18, 2021, the Fourth Circuit issued its decision on appeal in the Original Action, affirming the Amended Final Judgment Order in part and vacating and remanding in part. The Fourth Circuit vacated the Eastern District of Virginia’s alternative $139.4 million lost-profits award, holding that award was premature because Steves has not suffered the purported injury on which its claim for future lost profits rests. The Fourth Circuit also vacated the Eastern District of Virginia’s judgment for Sam Steves, Edward Steves, and John Pierce on JELD-WEN’s trade secrets claims. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the Eastern District of Virginia’s finding of antitrust injury and its award of $36.5 million in past antitrust damages. It also affirmed the Eastern District of Virginia’s divestiture order, while clarifying that JELD-WEN retains the right to challenge the terms of any divestiture, including whether a sale to any particular buyer will serve the public interest, and made clear that the Eastern District of Virginia may need to revisit its divestiture order if the special master who has been appointed by the presiding judge cannot locate a satisfactory buyer. JELD-WEN then filed a motion for rehearing en banc with the Fourth Circuit that was denied on March 22, 2021.
On May 1, 2024, JWI filed a motion to modify the Amended Final Judgment (the “Motion”) with the Eastern District of Virginia to vacate all court orders requiring divestiture of the Company’s Towanda operations and certain related assets. In light of changed industry and market factors and conditions, the Company believes that the divestiture of Towanda is no longer warranted and is asking the court for relief from that ruling. The divestiture process is ongoing while the court is reviewing the Motion, and the special master is continuing to oversee the process which includes multiple proposals with varying structures. We made estimates related to the divestiture in the preparation of our financial statements; however, there can be no assurance that the Motion will be granted and that the divestiture requirement will be vacated. There can also be no guarantee that the divestiture will be consummated if the divestiture requirement is not ultimately vacated.
During the pendency of the Original Action, on February 14, 2020, Steves filed a complaint and motion for preliminary injunction in the Eastern District of Virginia alleging that we breached the long-term supply agreement between the parties, including, among other claims, by incorrectly calculating the allocation of door skins owed to Steves (the “Allocation Action”). Steves sought an additional allotment of door skins and damages for violation of antitrust laws, tortious interference, and breach of contract. On April 10, 2020, the presiding judge granted Steves’ motion for preliminary injunction, and the parties settled the issues underlying the preliminary injunction on April 30, 2020 and the Company
reserved the right to appeal the ruling in the Fourth Circuit. The Company believed all the claims lacked merit and moved to dismiss the antitrust and tortious interference claims.
On June 2, 2020, we entered into a settlement agreement with Steves to resolve the Pricing Action, the Future Pricing Action, and the Allocation Action. As a result of the settlement, Steves filed a notice of satisfaction of judgment in the Pricing Action, withdrew its Future Pricing Action with prejudice, and filed a stipulated dismissal with prejudice in the Allocation Action. The Company also withdrew its appeal of the Pricing Action. The parties agreed to bear their own respective attorneys’ fees and costs in these actions. In partial consideration of the settlement, JWI and Steves entered into an amended supply agreement satisfactory to both parties that, by its terms, ended on September 10, 2021. This settlement had no effect on the Original Action between the parties except to agree that certain specific terms of the Amended Final Judgment Order in the Original Action would apply to the amended supply agreement during the pendency of the appeal of the Original Action. On April 2, 2021, JWI and Steves filed a stipulation regarding the amended supply agreement in the Original Action, stating that regardless of whether the case remains on appeal as of September 10, 2021, and absent further order of the court, the amended supply agreement would be extended until the divestiture of Towanda and certain related assets is complete and Steves’ new supply agreement with the company that acquires Towanda is in effect.
We continue to believe the claims in the settled actions lacked merit and made no admission of liability in these matters.
On October 7, 2021, we entered into a settlement agreement with Steves to resolve the following: (i) Steves’ past and any future claims for attorneys’ fees, expenses, and costs in connection with the Original Action, except that Steves and JWI each reserved the right to seek attorneys’ fees arising out of any challenge of the divestiture process or the final divestiture order; (ii) the Steves Texas Trade Secret Theft Action and the related Fourth Circuit appeal of the Eastern District of Virginia’s injunction in the Original Action; (iii) the past damages award in the Original Action; and (iv) any and all claims and counterclaims, known or unknown, that were asserted or could have been asserted against each other from the beginning of time through the date of the settlement agreement. As a result of the settlement, the parties filed a stipulated notice of satisfaction of the past antitrust damages judgment and a stipulated notice of settlement of Steves’ claim for attorneys’ fees, expenses, and costs against JWI in the Original Action, and Steves filed a notice of withdrawal of its motion for attorneys’ fees and expenses and bill of costs in the Original Action. The Company also filed a notice of dismissal with prejudice and agreed to take no judgment in the Steves Texas Trade Secret Theft Action, and the parties filed a joint agreement for dismissal of the injunction appeal in the Fourth Circuit. On November 3, 2021, we paid $66.4 million to Steves under the settlement agreement.
In re JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. Derivative Litigation – On February 2, 2021, Jason Aldridge, on behalf of the Company, filed a derivative action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against certain current and former executives and directors of the Company, alleging that the individual defendants breached their fiduciary duties by allowing the wrongful acts alleged in the Steves and Cambridge actions, as well as violations of Section 14(a) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act, unjust enrichment, and waste of corporate assets among other allegations (the “Aldridge Action”). The lawsuit sought compensatory damages, equitable relief, and an award of attorneys’ fees and costs. The plaintiff filed an amended complaint on May 10, 2021.
On June 21, 2021, prior to a response from the Company in the Aldridge Action, Shieta Black and the Board of Trustees of the City of Miami General Employees’ & Sanitation Employees’ Retirement Trust, on behalf of the Company, filed a derivative action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against certain current and former executives and directors of the Company and Onex Corporation (“Onex”), alleging that the defendants breached their fiduciary duties by allowing the wrongful acts alleged in the Steves and Cambridge actions, as well as insider trading, and unjust enrichment among other allegations (the “Black Action”). The lawsuit sought compensatory damages, corporate governance reforms, restitution, equitable relief, and an award of attorneys’ fees and costs. The court granted the Black and Aldridge plaintiffs in motion to consolidate the lawsuits on July 16, 2021.
On June 20, 2022, the parties entered into a settlement agreement of the consolidated matters, which was approved by the Court on approval of the December 20, 2022, and the cases were dismissed with prejudice. In January 2023, the Company, as putative plaintiff, received approximately $10.5 million after attorneys’ fees and costs were deducted as part of the settlement.
Canadian Antitrust Litigation – On May 15, 2020, Développement Émeraude Inc., on behalf of itself and others similarly situated, filed a putative class action lawsuit against the Company and Masonite in the Superior Court of the Province of Quebec, Canada, which was served on us on September 18, 2020 (“the Quebec Action”). The putative class consists of any person in Canada who, since October 2012, purchased one or more interior molded doors from the Company or Masonite. The suit alleges an illegal conspiracy between the Company and Masonite to agree on prices, the distribution of market shares and/or the production levels of interior molded doors and that the plaintiffs suffered damages in that they were charged and paid higher prices for interior molded doors than they would have had to pay but for the alleged anti-competitive conduct. The plaintiffs are seeking compensatory and punitive damages, attorneys’ fees and costs. On September 9, 2020, Kate O’Leary Swinkels, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated, filed a putative class action against the Company and Masonite in the Federal Court of Canada, which was served on us on September 29, 2020 (the
“Federal Court Action”). The Federal Court Action makes substantially similar allegations to the Quebec Action and the putative class is represented by the same counsel. In February 2021, the plaintiff in the Federal Court Action issued a proposed Amended Statement of Claim that replaced the named plaintiff, Kate O’Leary Swinkels, with David Regan. The plaintiff has sought a stay of the Quebec Action while the Federal Court Action proceeds. On July 14, 2023, the Company entered into an agreement in principle with class counsel to resolve both actions for an immaterial amount, which the Company recorded in the second quarter of 2023. The proposed settlement remains subject to formal settlement documentation and court approval. The Company continues to believe the plaintiffs’ claims lack merit and denies any liability or wrongdoing for the claims made against the Company.
We have evaluated the claims against us and recorded provisions based on management’s judgment about the probable outcome of the litigation and have included our estimates in accrued expenses in the accompanying balance sheets. See Note 8 - Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities. While we expect a favorable resolution to these matters, the dispute resolution process could be lengthy, and if the plaintiffs were to prevail completely or substantially in the respective matters described above, such an outcome could have a material adverse effect on our operating results, consolidated financial position, or cash flows.
Self-Insured Risk – We self-insure substantially all of our domestic business liability risks including general liability, product liability, warranty, personal injury, auto liability, workers’ compensation, and employee medical benefits. Excess insurance policies from independent insurance companies generally cover exposures between $5.0 million and $200.0 million for domestic product liability risk and exposures between $3.0 million and $200.0 million for auto, general liability, personal injury, and workers’ compensation. We estimate our provision for self-insured losses based upon an evaluation of current claim exposure and historical loss experience. Actual self-insurance losses may vary significantly from these estimates. At June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our accrued liability for self-insured risks was $88.8 million and $89.2 million, respectively.
Indemnifications– At June 29, 2024, we had commitments related to certain representations made in contracts for sale of businesses or property, including the divestiture of JW Australia. Our indemnity obligations under the relevant agreements may be limited in terms of time, amount or scope. These representations primarily relate to past actions such as responsibility for transfer taxes if they should be claimed, and the adequacy of recorded liabilities, warranty matters, employment benefit plans, income tax matters, or environmental exposures. As it relates to certain income tax related liabilities, the relevant agreements may not provide any cap for such liabilities, and the period in which we would be liable would lapse upon expiration of the statute of limitation for assessment of the underlying taxes. Because of the conditional nature of these obligations and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular agreement, we are unable to reasonably estimate the potential maximum exposure associated with these items. We are not aware of any material amounts claimed or expected to be claimed under these indemnities.
From time to time and in limited geographic areas, we have entered into agreements for the sale of our products to certain customers that provide additional indemnifications for liabilities arising from construction or product defects. We cannot estimate the potential magnitude of such exposures, but to the extent specific liabilities have been identified related to product sales, liabilities have been provided in the warranty accrual in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Other Financing Arrangements– At times we are required to provide letters of credit, surety bonds, or guarantees to meet various performance, legal, warranty, environmental, workers compensation, licensing, utility, and governmental requirements. Stand-by letters of credit are provided to certain customers and counterparties in the ordinary course of business as credit support for contractual performance guarantees, advanced payments received from customers, and future funding commitments. The stated values of these letters of credit agreements, surety bonds, and guarantees were $72.2 million at June 29, 2024 and $68.7 million at December 31, 2023, respectively.
Environmental Contingencies – We periodically incur environmental liabilities associated with remediating our current and former manufacturing sites as well as penalties for not complying with environmental rules and regulations. We record a liability for remediation costs when it is probable that we will be responsible for such costs and the costs can be reasonably estimated. These environmental liabilities are estimated based on current available facts and current laws and regulations. Accordingly, it is likely that adjustments to the estimated liabilities will be necessary as additional information becomes available. Short-term environmental liabilities and settlements are recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and totaled $0.0 million and $0.5 million at June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Long-term environmental liabilities are recorded in deferred credits and other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and totaled $11.5 million at June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Everett, Washington WADOE Action – In 2007, we were identified by the WADOE as a PLP with respect to our former manufacturing site in Everett, Washington. In 2008, we entered into an Agreed Order with the WADOE to assess historic environmental contamination and remediation feasibility at the site. As part of the order, we agreed to develop a CAP, arising from the feasibility assessment. In December 2020, we submitted to the WADOE a draft feasibility assessment with an array of remedial alternatives, which we considered substantially complete. During 2021, several comment rounds were
completed as well as the identification of the Port of Everett and W&W Everett Investment LLC as additional PLPs, with respect to this matter with each PLP being jointly and severally liable for the cleanup costs. The WADOE received the final feasibility assessment on December 31, 2021, containing various remedial alternatives with its preferred remedial alternatives totaling $23.4 million. Based on this study, we have determined our range of possible outcomes to be $11.8 million to $33.4 million. On March 1, 2022, we delivered a draft CAP consistent with the preferred alternatives which was approved by WADOE in August 2023. The existing Agreed Order of 2008 was also modified with WADOE in July 2023 to support the development of the associated CAP investigation, sampling and design components. We have made provisions within our financial statements within the range of possible outcomes; however, the contents and cost of the final CAP and allocation of the responsibility between the identified PLPs could vary materially from our estimates.
Towanda, Pennsylvania Consent Order –In December 2020, we entered into a COA with the PaDEP to remove a pile of wood fiber waste from our site in Towanda, Pennsylvania, which we acquired in connection with our acquisition of CMI in 2012, by using it as fuel for a boiler at that site. The COA replaced a 2018 Consent Decree between the Company and PaDEP. Under the COA, we are required to achieve certain periodic removal objectives and ultimately remove the entire pile by August 31, 2025. As of March 30, 2024 and December, 31, 2023 there was $1.4 million, respectively in bonds posted in connection with these obligations. If we are unable to remove this pile by August 31, 2025, then the bonds will be forfeited, and we may be subject to penalties by PaDEP. We currently anticipate meeting all applicable removal deadlines; however, if our operations should change, additional alternatives would be evaluated to meet the prescribed removal timeline.
Item 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
This MD&A contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Please see the “Forward-Looking Statements” section above for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited financial statements and related notes thereto and the other disclosures contained elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, and our audited financial statements and related notes and MD&A included in our Form 10-K. The results of operations for the periods reflected herein are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for future periods, and our actual results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including but not limited to those listed under Item 1A – Risk Factors in our Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, and included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
This MD&A is a supplement to our unaudited financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and is provided to enhance your understanding of our results of operations and financial condition. Our discussion of results of operations is presented in millions throughout the MD&A and due to rounding may not sum or calculate precisely to the totals and percentages provided in the tables. Our MD&A is organized as follows:
•Overview. This section provides a general description of our Company and reportable segments.
•Consolidated Results of Operations and Operating Results by Business Segment. This section provides our analysis and outlook for the significant line items on our consolidated statements of operations, as well as other information that we deem meaningful to an understanding of our results of operations on both a consolidated basis and a business segment basis.
•Liquidity and Capital Resources. This section contains an overview of our financing arrangements and provides an analysis of trends and uncertainties affecting liquidity, cash requirements for our business, and sources and uses of our cash.
•Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates. This section discusses the accounting policies that we consider important to the evaluation and reporting of our financial condition and results of operations, and whose application requires significant judgments or a complex estimation process.
Company Overview
We are a leading global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows, and related building products, serving the new construction and R&R sectors.
Our continuing operations include manufacturing and distribution facilities in 15 countries, located in North America and Europe. For many product lines, our manufacturing processes are vertically integrated, enhancing our range of capabilities, our ability to innovate, and our quality control as well as providing supply chain, transportation, and working capital savings.
Business Segments
Our business is organized in geographic regions to ensure integration across operations serving common end markets and customers. We have two reportable segments in our continuing operations: North America and Europe. Financial information related to our business segments can be found in Note 12 - Segment Information of our financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
Results of Operations
The tables in this section summarize key components of our results of operations for the periods indicated, both in U.S. dollars and as a percentage of our net revenues. Certain percentages presented in this section have been rounded to the nearest whole number. Accordingly, totals may not equal the sum of the line items in the tables below.
We present several financial metrics in “Core” terms, such as Core Revenue, which excludes the impact of foreign exchange, acquisitions and divestitures completed in the last twelve months. We believe Core Revenue assists management, investors, and analysts in understanding the organic performance of the operations.
Comparison of the Three Months Ended June 29, 2024 to the Three Months Ended July 1, 2023
Three Months Ended
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
(amounts in thousands)
% of Net Revenues
% of Net Revenues
Net revenues
$
986,016
100.0
%
$
1,125,767
100.0
%
Cost of sales
795,971
80.7
%
900,212
80.0
%
Gross margin
190,045
19.3
%
225,555
20.0
%
Selling, general and administrative
168,450
17.1
%
162,477
14.4
%
Restructuring and asset-related charges
16,447
1.7
%
6,812
0.6
%
Operating income
5,148
0.5
%
56,266
5.0
%
Interest expense, net
16,564
1.7
%
20,854
1.9
%
Other (income) expense, net
(2,488)
(0.3)
%
2,159
0.2
%
(Loss) income from continuing operations before taxes
(8,928)
(0.9)
%
33,253
3.0
%
Income tax expense
9,563
1.0
%
10,751
1.0
%
(Loss) income from continuing operations, net of tax
(18,491)
(1.9)
%
22,502
2.0
%
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
—
—
%
15,779
1.4
%
Net (loss) income
$
(18,491)
(1.9)
%
$
38,281
3.4
%
Consolidated Results
Net Revenues – Net revenues decreased $139.8 million, or 12.4%, to $986.0 million in the three months ended June 29, 2024 from $1,125.8 million in the three months ended July 1, 2023. The decrease in net revenues was primarily driven by a decrease in Core Revenues of 12%. Core Revenues decreased due to a 12% decline in volume/mix.
Gross Margin – Gross margin decreased $35.5 million, or 15.7%, to $190.0 million in the three months ended June 29, 2024 from $225.6 million in the three months ended July 1, 2023. Gross margin as a percentage of net revenues was 19.3% in the three months ended June 29, 2024 and 20.0% in the three months ended July 1, 2023. The slight decrease in gross margin percentage was due to a decremental impact of volume/mix, partially offset by an increase in productivity.
SG&A Expense – SG&A expense increased $6.0 million, or 3.7%, to $168.5 million in the three months ended June 29, 2024 from $162.5 million in the three months ended July 1, 2023. SG&A expense as a percentage of net revenues increased to 17.1% in the three months ended June 29, 2024 from 14.4% in the three months ended July 1, 2023. The increase in SG&A expense was primarily due to increased professional fees, including non-recurring transformation journey expenses, and increased labor cost driven by an increase in inflation, partially offset by decreased performance-based variable compensation expense.
Restructuring and Asset-Related Charges – Restructuring and asset-related charges increased $9.6 million, or 141.4% to $16.4 million in the three months ended June 29, 2024 from $6.8 million in the three months ended July 1, 2023. The increase in restructuring was primarily due to an increase in charges incurred to transform the operating structure of our Europe segment and to close certain manufacturing facilities in our North America segment. For more information, refer to Note 16 - Restructuring and Asset-Related Charges of our consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
Interest Expense, Net – Interest expense, net, decreased $4.3 million, or 20.6%, to $16.6 million in the three months ended June 29, 2024 from $20.9 million in the three months ended July 1, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to lower long-term debt balances resulting from the redemption of our Senior Secured Notes and partial redemption of our Senior Notes in the third quarter of 2023, and an increase in interest income due to higher cash equivalents balances, partially offset by a decrease in interest income from interest rate derivatives.
Other Income, Net – Other income, net increased $4.6 million, or 215.2%, to $2.5 million in the three months ended June 29, 2024 from $2.2 million of other expense, net in the three months ended July 1, 2023. Other income, net in the three months ended June 29, 2024 primarily consisted of recovery of the JW Australia transition services costs incurred of $2.4 million. Other expense, net in the three months ended July 1, 2023 primarily consisted of pension expense of $1.7 million.
Income Taxes – Income tax expense was $9.6 million in the three months ended June 29, 2024 compared to $10.8 million in the three months ended July 1, 2023. The effective tax rate in the three months ended June 29, 2024 was (107.1)%. The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 29, 2024 was primarily driven by $7.7 million of tax expense on uncertain tax positions relating primarily to a historical income tax audit and $2.2 million of valuation expense recorded against our U.S. state tax attributes, as well as losses for jurisdictions for which there is a full valuation allowance in the quarter. The effective tax rate in the three months ended July 1, 2023 was 32.3%. The effective tax rate for the three months ended July 1, 2023 was primarily driven by $1.5 million of tax expense attributable to valuation allowance expense recorded against our tax attributes.
For more information, refer to Note 11- Income Taxes of our consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
Comparison of the Six Months Ended June 29, 2024 to the Six Months Ended July 1, 2023
Six Months Ended
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
(amounts in thousands)
% of Net Revenues
% of Net Revenues
Net revenues
$
1,945,142
100.0
%
$
2,206,289
100.0
%
Cost of sales
1,582,517
81.4
%
1,788,947
81.1
%
Gross margin
362,625
18.6
%
417,342
18.9
%
Selling, general and administrative
351,254
18.1
%
315,240
14.3
%
Restructuring and asset-related charges
34,506
1.8
%
16,078
0.7
%
Operating (loss) income
(23,135)
(1.2)
%
86,024
3.9
%
Interest expense, net
32,256
1.7
%
42,346
1.9
%
Loss on extinguishment and refinancing of debt
1,449
0.1
%
—
—
%
Other income, net
(16,751)
(0.9)
%
(1,528)
(0.1)
%
(Loss) income from continuing operations before taxes
(40,089)
(2.1)
%
45,206
2.0
%
Income tax expense
6,132
0.3
%
14,239
0.6
%
(Loss) income from continuing operations, net of tax
(46,221)
(2.4)
%
30,967
1.4
%
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
—
—
%
22,448
1.0
%
Net (loss) income
$
(46,221)
(2.4)
%
$
53,415
2.4
%
Consolidated Results
Net Revenues – Net revenues decreased $261.1 million, or 11.8%, to $1,945.1 million in the six months ended June 29, 2024 from $2,206.3 million in the six months ended July 1, 2023. The decrease in net revenues was primarily driven by a decrease in Core Revenues of 12%. Core Revenues decreased due to a 12% decline in volume/mix.
Gross Margin – Gross margin decreased $54.7 million, or 13.1%, to $362.6 million in the six months ended June 29, 2024 from $417.3 million in the six months ended July 1, 2023. Gross margin as a percentage of net revenues was 18.6% in the six months ended June 29, 2024 and 18.9% in the six months ended July 1, 2023. The slight decrease in gross margin percentage was due to a decremental impact of volume/mix, partially offset by an increase in productivity.
SG&A Expense – SG&A expense increased $36.0 million, or 11.4%, to $351.3 million in the six months ended June 29, 2024 from $315.2 million in the six months ended July 1, 2023. SG&A expense as a percentage of net revenues increased to 18.1% in six months ended June 29, 2024 from 14.3% in the six months ended July 1, 2023. The increase in SG&A expense was primarily due to increased professional fees, including non-recurring transformation journey expenses, increased labor cost driven by an increase in inflation, and accelerated amortization of an ERP system that we are no longer utilizing upon completion of our related obligations under the JW Australia Transition Services Agreement during the first quarter of 2024, partially offset by decreased performance-based variable compensation expense.
Restructuring and Asset-Related Charges – Restructuring and asset-related charges increased $18.4 million, or 114.6% to $34.5 million in the six months ended June 29, 2024 from $16.1 million in the six months ended July 1, 2023. The increase in restructuring charges was primarily due to an increase in charges incurred to close certain manufacturing facilities in our North America segment and to transform the operating structure of our Europe segment. For more information, refer to Note 16 - Restructuring and Asset-Related Charges of our consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
Interest Expense, Net – Interest expense, net, decreased $10.1 million, or 23.8%, to $32.3 million in the six months ended June 29, 2024 from $42.3 million in the six months ended July 1, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to lower long-term debt balances resulting from the redemption of our Senior Secured Notes and partial redemption of our Senior Notes in the third quarter of 2023, and an increase in interest income due to higher cash equivalents balances, partially offset by a decrease in interest income from interest rate derivatives.
Loss on Extinguishment and Refinancing of Debt – The $1.4 million loss on extinguishment of debt is related to the amendment of our Term Loan Facility during the six months ended June 29, 2024. Refer to Note 10 - Long-Term Debt of our consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
Other Income, Net – Other income, net increased $15.2 million, or 996.3%, to $16.8 million in the six months ended June 29, 2024 from $1.5 million in the six months ended July 1, 2023. Other income, net in the six months ended June 29, 2024 primarily consisted of recovery of the JW Australia transition services costs incurred of $6.5 million, income from the refund of deposits of China antidumping and countervailing duties of$2.9 million, cash received on investment in real estate of $2.5 million, recovery of cost from receipts on impaired notes of $1.4 million, and insurance reimbursements of $1.7 million, partially offset by pension expense of $1.0 million. Other income, net in the six months ended July 1, 2023 primarily consisted of foreign currency gains of $2.1 million, recovery of cost from receipts on impaired notes of $1.7 million, and insurance reimbursements of $1.2 million, partially offset by pension expense of $3.4 million.
Income Taxes – Income tax expense was $6.1 million in the six months ended June 29, 2024 compared to $14.2 million in the six months ended July 1, 2023. The effective tax rate in the six months ended June 29, 2024 was (15.3)%. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 29, 2024 was primarily driven by $9.7 million of tax expense on uncertain tax positions from ongoing audits and $2.3 million of valuation expense recorded against our tax attributes, as well as losses for jurisdictions for which there is a full valuation allowance in the quarter. The effective tax rate in the six months ended July 1, 2023 was 31.5%. The effective tax rate for the six months ended July 1, 2023 was primarily driven by $1.5 million of tax expense attributable to valuation allowance expense recorded against our tax attributes and $1.2 million of tax expense attributable to share-based compensation.
For more information, refer to Note 11- Income Taxes of our consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
Segment Results
We report our segment information in the same way management internally organizes the business in assessing performance and making decisions regarding allocation of resources in accordance with ASC 280-10 - Segment Reporting. We define Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations as income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax, adjusted for the following items: income tax expense (benefit); depreciation and amortization; interest expense, net; and certain special items consisting of non-recurring net legal and professional expenses and settlements; restructuring and asset-related charges; M&A related costs; net (gain) loss on sale of property and equipment; loss on extinguishment and refinancing of debt; share-based compensation expense; non-cash foreign exchange transaction/translation (gain) loss; and other special items. We use Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations because we believe this measure assists investors and analysts in comparing our operating performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. This non-GAAP financial measure should be viewed in addition to, and not as a substitute for, the Company’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.
We have two reportable segments, organized and managed principally in geographic regions: North America and Europe. We report all other business activities in Corporate and unallocated costs.
Reconciliations of net income to Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations for our segments’ operations are as follows:
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax
$
30,717
$
(5,025)
$
25,692
$
(44,183)
$
(18,491)
Income tax expense (benefit)
12,913
10,300
23,213
(13,650)
9,563
Depreciation and amortization
18,900
7,563
26,463
1,786
28,249
Interest expense, net
616
587
1,203
15,361
16,564
Special items:(1)
Net legal and professional expenses and settlements
922
1,119
2,041
18,305
20,346
Restructuring and asset-related charges
9,227
6,669
15,896
551
16,447
M&A related costs
(42)
—
(42)
5,095
5,053
Net loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment
287
(159)
128
(18)
110
Share-based compensation expense
1,043
101
1,144
3,930
5,074
Non-cash foreign exchange transaction/translation loss (gain)
228
(2,353)
(2,125)
933
(1,192)
Other special items
826
1,620
2,446
670
3,116
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations
$
75,637
$
20,422
$
96,059
$
(11,220)
$
84,839
(1)For a discussion of the Special items listed above, refer to Note 12 - Segment Information of our consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax
$
51,269
$
10,656
$
61,925
$
(39,423)
$
22,502
Income tax expense (benefit)
21,127
3,080
24,207
(13,456)
10,751
Depreciation and amortization(1)
27,699
7,499
35,198
3,016
38,214
Interest expense, net
750
417
1,167
19,687
20,854
Special items:(2)
Net legal and professional expenses and settlements
2
2,386
2,388
1,998
4,386
Restructuring and asset-related charges
5,658
515
6,173
639
6,812
M&A related costs
321
—
321
948
1,269
Net loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment
360
(192)
168
—
168
Share-based compensation expense
1,492
484
1,976
2,773
4,749
Non-cash foreign exchange transaction/translation (gain) loss
(114)
557
443
4
447
Other special items
254
(1,540)
(1,286)
5
(1,281)
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations
$
108,818
$
23,862
$
132,680
$
(23,809)
$
108,871
(1)North America depreciation and amortization expense in the three months ended July 1, 2023 includes accelerated depreciation of $9.1 million from reviews of equipment capacity optimization.
(2)For a discussion of the Special items listed above, refer to Note 12 - Segment Information of our financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
To conform with current period presentation, certain amounts in prior period information have been reclassified.
Six Months Ended June 29, 2024
(amounts in thousands)
North America
Europe
Total Operating Segments
Corporate and Unallocated Costs
Total Consolidated
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax
$
47,002
$
(5,003)
$
41,999
$
(88,220)
$
(46,221)
Income tax expense (benefit)
20,345
13,158
33,503
(27,371)
6,132
Depreciation and amortization(1)
36,891
15,056
51,947
17,731
69,678
Interest expense, net
1,318
931
2,249
30,007
32,256
Special items:(2)
Net legal and professional expenses and settlements
1,717
1,372
3,089
34,447
37,536
Restructuring and asset-related charges
23,125
10,625
33,750
756
34,506
M&A related costs
—
—
—
6,178
6,178
Net gain on sale of property and equipment
(2,551)
(186)
(2,737)
(18)
(2,755)
Loss on extinguishment and refinancing of debt
—
1,449
1,449
Share-based compensation expense
2,261
648
2,909
7,224
10,133
Non-cash foreign exchange transaction/translation loss (gain)
262
(3,296)
(3,034)
296
(2,738)
Other special items
6,465
1,620
8,085
(692)
7,393
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations
$
136,835
$
34,925
$
171,760
$
(18,213)
$
153,547
(1)Corporate and unallocated depreciation and amortization expense includes software accelerated amortization of $14.1 million for an ERP that we are no longer utilizing after we completed our related obligations under the JW Australia Transition Services Agreement during the first quarter of 2024.
(2)For a discussion of the Special items listed above, refer to Note 12 - Segment Information of our consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax
$
86,518
$
17,955
$
104,473
$
(73,506)
$
30,967
Income tax expense (benefit)
35,660
4,495
40,155
(25,916)
14,239
Depreciation and amortization(1)
45,497
14,932
60,429
6,128
66,557
Interest expense, net
3,584
545
4,129
38,217
42,346
Special items:(2)
Net legal and professional expenses and settlements
2
2,456
2,458
3,750
6,208
Restructuring and asset-related charges
13,470
1,782
15,252
826
16,078
M&A related costs
567
—
567
3,402
3,969
Net loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment
384
(297)
87
—
87
Share-based compensation expense
2,452
983
3,435
5,438
8,873
Non-cash foreign exchange transaction/translation (gain) loss
(299)
(1,151)
(1,450)
282
(1,168)
Other special items
181
(201)
(20)
52
32
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations
$
188,016
$
41,499
$
229,515
$
(41,327)
$
188,188
(1)North America depreciation and amortization expense in the six months ended July 1, 2023 includes accelerated depreciation of $9.1 million from reviews of equipment capacity optimization.
(2)For a discussion of the Special items listed above, refer to Note 12 - Segment Information of our financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
To conform with current period presentation, certain amounts in prior period information have been reclassified.
Comparison of the Three Months Ended June 29, 2024 to the Three Months Ended July 1, 2023
Three Months Ended
(amounts in thousands)
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
Net revenues from external customers
% Variance
North America
$
710,599
$
817,112
(13.0)
%
Europe
275,417
308,655
(10.8)
%
Total Consolidated
$
986,016
$
1,125,767
(12.4)
%
Percentage of total consolidated net revenues
North America
72.1
%
72.6
%
Europe
27.9
%
27.4
%
Total Consolidated
100.0
%
100.0
%
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations (1)
North America
$
75,637
$
108,818
(30.5)
%
Europe
20,422
23,862
(14.4)
%
Corporate and unallocated costs
(11,220)
(23,809)
(52.9)
%
Total Consolidated
$
84,839
$
108,871
(22.1)
%
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations as a percentage of segment net revenues
North America
10.6
%
13.3
%
Europe
7.4
%
7.7
%
Total Consolidated
8.6
%
9.7
%
(1)Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations is a financial measure that is not calculated in accordance with GAAP. For a discussion of our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, see Note 12 - Segment Information of our financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
North America
Net revenues in North America decreased $106.5 million, or 13.0%, to $710.6 million in the three months ended June 29, 2024 from $817.1 million in the three months ended July 1, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in Core Revenues of 13%. Core Revenues decreased due to a 13% unfavorable volume/mix driven by weakened market demand.
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations in North America decreased $33.2 million to $75.6 million, or 30.5%, in the three months ended June 29, 2024 from $108.8 million in the three months ended July 1, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to unfavorable volume/mix and price/cost, partially offset by improved productivity.
Europe
Net revenues in Europe decreased $33.2 million, or 10.8%, to $275.4 million in the three months ended June 29, 2024 from $308.7 million in the three months ended July 1, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in Core Revenues of 10% and an adverse foreign exchange impact of 1%. Core Revenues decreased due to unfavorable volume/mix of 12% primarily due to market softness across the region, partially offset by a 2% benefit from price realization.
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations in Europe decreased $3.4 million, or 14.4%, to $20.4 million in the three months ended June 29, 2024 from $23.9 million in the three months ended July 1, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to unfavorable volume/mix, partially offset by favorable productivity and positive price/cost.
Corporate and unallocated costs
Corporate and unallocated costs decreased by $12.6 million, or 52.9%, to $11.2 million in the three months ended June 29, 2024, from $23.8 million in the three months ended July 1, 2023. The decrease in cost was primarily due to decrease in performance-based variable compensation expense, reduction in non-strategic professional fees and corporate function expense savings during the three months ended June 29, 2024.
Comparison of the Six Months Ended June 29, 2024 to the Six Months Ended July 1, 2023
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations as a percentage of segment net revenues
North America
9.8
%
11.9
%
Europe
6.3
%
6.7
%
Total Consolidated
7.9
%
8.5
%
(1)Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations is a financial measure that is not calculated in accordance with GAAP. For a discussion of our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations, see Note 12 - Segment Information of our financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
North America
Net revenues in North America decreased $194.6 million, or 12.3%, to $1,390.6 million in the six months ended June 29, 2024 from $1,585.1 million in the six months ended July 1, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in Core Revenues of 12%. Core Revenues decreased due to an 12% unfavorable volume/mix driven by weakened market demand.
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations in North America decreased $51.2 million to $136.8 million, or 27.2%, in the six months ended June 29, 2024 from $188.0 million in the six months ended July 1, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to unfavorable volume mix and price/cost, partially offset by improved productivity.
Europe
Net revenues in Europe decreased $66.6 million, or 10.7%, to $554.5 million in the six months ended June 29, 2024 from $621.1 million in the six months ended July 1, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in Core Revenues of 11%. Core Revenues decreased due to unfavorable volume/mix of 13% primarily due to market softness across the region, partially offset by a 2% benefit from price realization.
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations in Europe decreased $6.6 million, or 15.8%, to $34.9 million in the six months ended June 29, 2024 from $41.5 million in the six months ended July 1, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to unfavorable volume/mix, partially offset by favorable productivity and positive price/cost.
Corporate and unallocated costs
Corporate and unallocated costs decreased by $23.1 million, or 55.9%, to $18.2 million in the six months ended June 29, 2024, from $41.3 million in the six months ended July 1, 2023. The decrease in cost was primarily due to a decrease in performance-based variable compensation expense, reduction in non-strategic professional fees, insurance reimbursements received during the six months ended June 29, 2024, and corporate function expense savings.
We have historically funded our operations through a combination of cash from operations, draws on our revolving credit facilities, and the issuance of non-revolving debt such as our Term Loan Facility and our Senior Notes. We place a strong emphasis on cash flow generation, which includes an operating discipline focused on working capital management. Working capital fluctuates throughout the year and is impacted by inflation, the seasonality of our sales, customer payment patterns, supply availability, and the translation of the balance sheets of our foreign operations into the U.S. dollar. Typically, working capital increases at the end of the first quarter and beginning of the second quarter in conjunction with, and in preparation for, the peak season for home construction and remodeling in our North America and Europe segments, and decreases starting in the fourth quarter as inventory levels and accounts receivable decline. Inventories fluctuate for raw materials that have long delivery lead times, as we work through prior shipments and take delivery of new orders.
As of June 29, 2024, we had total liquidity (a non-GAAP measure) of $691.6 million, consisting of $212.8 million in unrestricted cash, $478.8 million available for borrowing under the ABL Facility, compared to total liquidity of $750.6 million as of December 31, 2023. The decrease in total liquidity was primarily due to lower cash balances at June 29, 2024 compared to December 31, 2023.
As of June 29, 2024, our cash balances, including $0.8 million of restricted cash, consisted of $74.9 million in the U.S. and $138.7 million in non-U.S. subsidiaries.
Based on our current and forecasted level of operations and seasonality of our business, we believe that cash provided by operations and other sources of liquidity, including cash, cash equivalents, and availability under our revolving credit facilities, will provide adequate liquidity for ongoing operations, planned capital expenditures and other investments, and debt service requirements for at least the next twelve months.
We may, from time to time, refinance, reprice, extend, retire, or otherwise modify our outstanding debt to lower our interest payments, reduce our debt, or otherwise improve our financial position. These actions may include repricing amendments, extensions, and/or opportunistic refinancing of debt. The amount of debt that may be refinanced, repriced, extended, retired, or otherwise modified, if any, will depend on market conditions, trading levels of our debt, our cash position, compliance with debt covenants, and other considerations.
We may, from time to time, seek to retire or purchase our outstanding debt through cash purchases and/or exchanges for equity or debt, in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such repurchases or exchanges, if any, will be on such terms and at such prices as we may determine, and will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. The amounts involved may be material.
Based on hypothetical variable rate debt that would have resulted from drawing each revolving credit facility up to the full commitment amount, a 100 basis point decrease in interest rates would have reduced our interest expense by $9.8 million in the three months ended June 29, 2024. A 100 basis point increase in interest rates would have increased our interest expense by $9.8 million in the same period. In certain instances, the impact of a hypothetical decrease would have been partially mitigated by interest rate floors that apply to certain of our debt agreements.
Borrowings and Refinancings
In June 2023, we amended the Term Loan Facility to replace LIBOR with a Term SOFR based rate as the successor benchmark rate and made certain other technical amendments and related conforming changes. All other material terms and conditions were unchanged.
In August 2023, we redeemed all $250.0 million of our 6.25% Senior Secured Notes and $200.0 million of our 4.63% Senior Notes. The Company recognized a pre-tax loss of $6.5 million on the redemption in year ended December 31, 2023, consisting of $3.9 million in call premium and $2.6 million in accelerated amortization of debt issuance costs.
In January 2024, we amended the Term Loan Facility to lower the applicable margin for replacement term loans, remove certain provisions no longer relevant to the parties, and make certain other technical amendments and related conforming changes. Pursuant to the amendment, replacement term loans bear interest at SOFR plus a margin of 1.75% to 2.00% depending on JWI’s corporate credit ratings, compared to a margin of 2.00% to 2.25% under the previous amendment. All other material terms and conditions of the Term Loan Agreement were unchanged.
As of June 29, 2024, we were in compliance with the terms of all of our Credit Facilities and the indentures governing the Senior Notes.
Our results have been and will continue to be impacted by substantial changes in our net interest expense throughout the periods presented and into the future. See Note 10 - Long-Term Debt of our consolidated financial statements for additional details.
Cash Flows (1)
The following table summarizes the changes to our cash flows for the periods presented:
Six Months Ended
(amounts in thousands)
June 29, 2024
July 1, 2023
Cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities
$
40,378
$
153,371
Investing activities
(69,649)
(42,226)
Financing activities
(39,777)
(70,786)
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
(6,460)
2,210
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
$
(75,508)
$
42,569
(1)Cash flow information for the six months ended July 1, 2023 is inclusive of cash flows from JW Australia as discontinued operations through the divestiture date of July 2, 2023.
Cash Flow from Operations
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $113.0 million to $40.4 million in the six months ended June 29, 2024, compared to $153.4 million in the six months ended July 1, 2023. The decreased operating cash flow was primarily due to decreased earnings of $99.6 million and an unfavorable impact from accrued expenses of $37.9 million, due primarily to higher payments of performance-based variable compensation, partially offset by a $22.4 million improvement in net cash provided by our working capital accounts. The impact of Accounts receivable, net of $73.7 million was favorable in the six months ended June 29, 2024, compared to the six months ended July 1, 2023, which was primarily due to decreased sales and slightly improved collections. The $12.9 million favorable impact from accounts payable is primarily due to improved payment terms with suppliers. The $64.2 million unfavorable impact of inventory is primarily due to the prior year benefit from intentional, one-time reductions not being repeated in the current year, as the current year began with a more normalized inventory level as compared to the prior year.
Cash Flow from Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities increased $27.4 million to $69.6 million in the six months ended June 29, 2024 compared to $42.2 million in the six months ended July 1, 2023, primarily driven by a $27.2 million increase in capital expenditures.
Cash Flow from Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities decreased $31.0 million to $39.8 million in the six months ended June 29, 2024 compared to $70.8 million in the six months ended July 1, 2023, primarily due to a decrease in net debt payments and payments of debt extinguishment costs of $15.8 million in the six months ended June 29, 2024 compared to net debt payments of $70.3 million in the six months ended July 1, 2023. This decrease is partially offset by the repurchases of common stock of $24.3 million in the six months ended June 29, 2024.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our MD&A is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which may differ from these estimates.
Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to the consolidated financial statements presented in our Form 10-K. Our critical accounting policies and estimates are described in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the Form 10-K. Our significant and critical accounting policies have not changed significantly since our Form 10-K was filed.
We are a holding company that conducts all of our operations through subsidiaries, and we rely on dividends or advances from our subsidiaries to fund the holding company. The majority of our operating income is derived from JWI, our main operating subsidiary. The ability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends to us is subject to applicable local law and may be limited due to the terms of other contractual arrangements, including our Credit Facilities and Senior Notes.
The amount of our consolidated net assets that were available to be distributed under our Credit Facilities as of June 29, 2024 was $910.5 million.
Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are exposed to various types of market risks, including the effects of adverse fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, changes in interest rates, and movements in commodity prices for products we use in our manufacturing. To reduce our exposure to these risks, we maintain risk management controls and policies to monitor these risks and take appropriate actions to attempt to mitigate such forms of market risk. Our market risks have not changed significantly from those disclosed in the Form 10-K.
Item 4 - Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), which are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act, including this Report, are recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. These disclosure controls and procedures include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer (“CEO”) and principal financial officer (“CFO”), as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
The Company’s management, including the Company’s CEO and CFO, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Report and, based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 29, 2024.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the Company’s most recently completed quarter ended June 29, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Information relating to this item is included within Note 21 - Commitments and Contingencies of our unaudited financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
Item 1A - Risk Factors
There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K included in Part I Item 1A - Risk Factors for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Item 2 - Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
(c) Issuer Purchases of Securities
A summary of our repurchases of Common Stock during the second quarter of 2024 is as follows (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Period
Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased
Average Price Paid Per Share (or Unit) 1
Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) That May Yet Be Purchased Under The Plans or Programs 2
May 26, 2024 - June 29, 2024
205,080
$15.25
205,080
$175,720
April 28, 2024 - May 25, 2024
1,394,920
$15.16
1,394,920
$178,847
March 31, 2024 - April 27, 2024
—
$—
—
$200,000
Total
1,600,000
$15.18
1,600,000
1 Average price paid per share includes costs associated with the repurchases.
2 On July 28, 2022, our Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program, replacing our previous share repurchase authorization, with an aggregate value of $200.0 million and no expiration date.
Item 5 - Other Information
(c) During the three months ended June 29, 2024, no director or officer (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Exchange Act) of the Company adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
JELD-WEN HOLDING, INC.
(Registrant)
By:
/s/ Samantha L. Stoddard
Samantha L. Stoddard
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
