8-K

MASCO CORP /DE/ (MAS)

8-K 2024-07-25 For: 2024-07-25
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): July 25, 2024

Masco Corporation

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware 1-5794 38-1794485
(State or Other Jurisdiction of <br>Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
17450 College Parkway, Livonia, Michigan 48152
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(313) 274-7400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registeredCommon Stock, $1.00 par valueMASNew York Stock Exchange

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

☐ Emerging growth company

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

Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Attached and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 99 is a copy of the press release dated July 25, 2024 reporting Masco Corporation’s financial results for the second quarter 2024 and certain other information and supplemental information prepared for use in connection with the financial results for the second quarter 2024. On July 25, 2024, Masco Corporation will hold an investor conference call and webcast to discuss financial results for the second quarter 2024.

This information, including Exhibit 99 attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99  Press Release of Masco Corporation dated July 25, 2024 reporting Masco Corporation’s financial results for the second quarter 2024 and certain other information and supplemental information prepared for use in connection with the financial results for the second quarter 2024.

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SIGNATURE

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

MASCO CORPORATION
By: /s/ Richard J. Westenberg
Name: Richard J. Westenberg
Title: Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

July 25, 2024

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Document

Exhibit 99

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MASCO CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2024 RESULTS

Highlights

•Net sales decreased 2 percent to $2,091 million

•Operating profit decreased 1 percent to $397 million; adjusted operating profit decreased 1 percent to $399 million

•Operating profit margin increased 10 basis points to 19.0 percent; adjusted operating profit margin increased 10 basis points to 19.1 percent

•Earnings per share was $1.17 per share; adjusted earnings per share grew 1 percent to $1.20 per share

•Repurchased 2.0 million shares for $143 million

•Expect 2024 earnings per share in the range of $4.03 - $4.18 per share, and on an adjusted basis, $4.05 - $4.20 per share

LIVONIA, Mich. (July 25, 2024) - Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of branded home improvement and building products, reported its second quarter 2024 results.

2024 Second Quarter Results

•On a reported basis, compared to second quarter 2023:

•Net sales decreased 2 percent to $2,091 million; in local currency and excluding acquisitions, net sales decreased 2 percent

◦Plumbing Products’ net sales increased 2 percent; in local currency and excluding acquisitions, net sales increased 1 percent

◦Decorative Architectural Products’ net sales decreased 7 percent

◦In local currency, North American and International sales both decreased 1 percent

•Gross margin increased 130 basis points to 37.5 percent from 36.2 percent

•Operating profit decreased 1 percent to $397 million from $403 million

•Operating margin increased 10 basis points to 19.0 percent from 18.9 percent

•Net income increased to $1.17 per share, compared to $1.16 per share

•Compared to second quarter 2023, results for key financial measures, as adjusted for certain items (see Exhibit A) and with a normalized tax rate of 24.5 percent, were as follows:

•Gross margin increased 140 basis points to 37.6 percent from 36.2 percent

•Operating profit decreased 1 percent to $399 million from $404 million

•Operating margin increased 10 basis points to 19.1 percent from 19.0 percent

•Net income increased 1 percent to $1.20 per share, compared to $1.19 per share

•Liquidity at the end of the second quarter was $1,398 million (including availability under our revolving credit facility)

“During the first half of this year, we continued to deliver solid results and shareholder value, despite a challenging environment, through the strength of our operating performance,” said Masco President and CEO, Keith Allman. “In the second quarter, we delivered strong adjusted operating profit margin of 19.1 percent and grew adjusted earnings per share by 1 percent. Additionally, our capital allocation strategy enabled us to return $206 million to shareholders though dividends and share repurchases.”

“In the second half of the year, we anticipate ongoing demand headwinds as market conditions remain challenged. However, with our continued focus on execution and operational efficiencies, we are well positioned to drive operating margin expansion for the full year. Additionally, we remain confident in the long-term fundamentals of the repair and remodel market and the strength of our brands and product portfolio,” said Allman. “We now anticipate our 2024 adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of $4.05 to $4.20 per share, compared to our previous expectations of $4.00 to $4.25 per share.”

Dividend Declaration

Masco’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.29 per share, payable on August 19, 2024 to shareholders of record on August 2, 2024.

About Masco

Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, Masco Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of branded home improvement and building products. Our portfolio of industry-leading brands includes Behr® paint; Delta® and hansgrohe® faucets, bath and shower fixtures; Kichler® decorative and outdoor lighting; Liberty® branded decorative and functional hardware; and HotSpring® spas. We leverage our powerful brands across product categories, sales channels and geographies to create value for our customers and shareholders. For more information about Masco Corporation, visit www.masco.com.

The 2024 second quarter supplemental material, including a presentation in PDF format, is available on the Company’s website at www.masco.com.

Conference Call Details

A conference call regarding items contained in this release is scheduled for Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. ET. Participants in the call are asked to register five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled start time by dialing 800-549-8228 or 646-564-2877. Please use the conference identification number 45864.

The conference call will be webcast simultaneously and in its entirety through the Company’s website. Shareholders, media representatives and others interested in Masco may participate in the webcast by registering through the Investor Relations section on the Company’s website.

A replay of the call will be available on Masco’s website or by phone by dialing 888-660-6264 or 646-517-3975. Please use the playback passcode 45864#. The telephone replay will be available approximately two hours after the end of the call and continue through August 25, 2024.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements that reflect our views about our future performance and constitute “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “outlook,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “appear,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “assume,” “seek,” “forecast,” and similar references to future periods. Our views about future performance involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and, accordingly, our actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in our forward-looking statements. We caution you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements.

Our future performance may be affected by the levels of residential repair and remodel activity, and to a lesser extent, new home construction, our ability to maintain our strong brands, to develop innovative products and respond to changing consumer purchasing practices and preferences, our ability to maintain our public image and reputation, our ability to maintain our competitive position in our industries, our reliance on key customers, the cost and availability of materials, our dependence on suppliers and service providers, extreme weather events and changes in climate, risks associated with our international operations and global strategies, our ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of our strategic initiatives, our ability to successfully execute our acquisition strategy and integrate businesses that we have acquired and may in the future acquire, our ability to attract, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce, risks associated with cybersecurity vulnerabilities, threats and attacks and risks associated with our reliance on information systems and technology. These and other factors are discussed in detail in Item 1A. "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement made by us speaks only as of the date on which it was made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. Unless required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor Contact

Robin Zondervan

Vice President, Investor Relations and FP&A

313.792.5500

robin_zondervan@mascohq.com

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MASCO CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Unaudited

For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

(in millions, except per common share data)

Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Net sales $ 2,091 $ 2,127 $ 4,017 $ 4,106
Cost of sales 1,306 1,358 2,547 2,668
Gross profit 785 769 1,470 1,438
Selling, general and administrative expenses 388 366 755 720
Operating profit 397 403 715 718
Other income (expense), net:
Interest expense (26) (28) (50) (56)
Other, net (5) (1) (10) (3)
(31) (29) (61) (59)
Income before income taxes 366 374 655 659
Income tax expense 94 96 154 160
Net income 272 278 501 499
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 14 15 28 31
Net income attributable to Masco Corporation $ 258 $ 263 $ 473 $ 468
Income per common share attributable to Masco Corporation (diluted):
Net income $ 1.17 $ 1.16 $ 2.14 $ 2.07
Average diluted common shares outstanding 220 226 221 226

Historical information is available on our website.

Amounts may not add due to rounding.

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MASCO CORPORATION

Exhibit A: Reconciliations - Unaudited

For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

(dollars in millions)

Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Gross Profit, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, and Operating Profit Reconciliations
Net sales $ 2,091 $ 2,127 $ 4,017 $ 4,106
Gross profit, as reported $ 785 $ 769 $ 1,470 $ 1,438
Rationalization charges (income) (1) 1 1 5 (3)
Gross profit, as adjusted $ 786 $ 770 $ 1,475 $ 1,435
Gross margin, as reported 37.5 % 36.2 % 36.6 % 35.0 %
Gross margin, as adjusted 37.6 % 36.2 % 36.7 % 34.9 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses, as reported $ 388 $ 366 $ 755 $ 720
Rationalization charges 1 1 1
Selling, general and administrative expenses, as adjusted $ 387 $ 366 $ 754 $ 719
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of net sales, as reported 18.6 % 17.2 % 18.8 % 17.5 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of net sales, as adjusted 18.5 % 17.2 % 18.8 % 17.5 %
Operating profit, as reported $ 397 $ 403 $ 715 $ 718
Rationalization charges (income) (1) 2 1 6 (2)
Operating profit, as adjusted $ 399 $ 404 $ 721 $ 716
Operating margin, as reported 19.0 % 18.9 % 17.8 % 17.5 %
Operating margin, as adjusted 19.1 % 19.0 % 17.9 % 17.4 %

(1) Represents income for the six months ended June 30, 2023 due to the sale of excess and obsolete inventory that was related to a rationalization activity, partially offset by rationalization charges.

Historical information is available on our website.

Amounts may not add due to rounding.

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MASCO CORPORATION

Exhibit A: Reconciliations - Unaudited

For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

(in millions, except per common share data)

Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Income Per Common Share Reconciliations
Income before income taxes, as reported $ 366 $ 374 $ 655 $ 659
Rationalization charges (income) (1) 2 1 6 (2)
Realized (gains) from private equity funds (1)
Income before income taxes, as adjusted 368 375 660 656
Tax at 24.5% rate (90) (92) (162) (161)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 14 15 28 31
Net income, as adjusted $ 264 $ 268 $ 470 $ 464
Net income per common share, as adjusted $ 1.20 $ 1.19 $ 2.13 $ 2.05
Average diluted common shares outstanding 220 226 221 226

(1) Represents income for the six months ended June 30, 2023 due to the sale of excess and obsolete inventory that was related to a rationalization activity, partially offset by rationalization charges.

Outlook for the Year Ended December 31, 2024

Year Ended December 31, 2024
Low End High End
Income Per Common Share Reconciliation
Net income per common share $ 4.03 $ 4.18
Rationalization charges 0.02 0.02
Net income per common share, as adjusted $ 4.05 $ 4.20

Historical information is available on our website.

Amounts may not add due to rounding.

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MASCO CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and Other Financial Data - Unaudited

June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023

(dollars in millions)

June 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Balance Sheet
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash investments $ 398 $ 634
Receivables 1,314 1,090
Inventories 1,057 1,022
Prepaid expenses and other 129 110
Total current assets 2,898 2,856
Property and equipment, net 1,116 1,121
Goodwill 601 604
Other intangible assets, net 359 377
Operating lease right-of-use assets 254 268
Other assets 137 139
Total assets $ 5,365 $ 5,363
Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 924 $ 840
Notes payable 3 3
Accrued liabilities 718 852
Total current liabilities 1,645 1,695
Long-term debt 2,945 2,945
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 245 258
Other liabilities 347 349
Total liabilities 5,183 5,247
Redeemable noncontrolling interest 18
Equity 182 98
Total liabilities and equity $ 5,365 $ 5,363
As of June 30,
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2024 2023
Other Financial Data
Working capital days
Receivable days 54 54
Inventory days 82 80
Payable days 71 70
Working capital $ 1,447 $ 1,557
Working capital as a % of sales (LTM) 18.4 % 18.9 %

Historical information is available on our website.

Amounts may not add due to rounding.

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MASCO CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and Other Financial Data - Unaudited

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

(dollars in millions)

Six Months Ended June 30,
2024 2023
Cash Flows From (For) Operating Activities:
Cash provided by operating activities $ 648 $ 632
Working capital changes (395) (184)
Net cash from operating activities 252 448
Cash Flows From (For) Financing Activities:
Purchase of Company common stock (290) (81)
Cash dividends paid (128) (129)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest (12) (49)
Purchase of redeemable noncontrolling interest (15)
Proceeds from short-term borrowings 77
Payment of term loan (200)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options 75 23
Employee withholding taxes paid on stock-based compensation (33) (23)
Decrease in debt, net (1) (4)
Net cash for financing activities (404) (386)
Cash Flows From (For) Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures (74) (133)
Acquisition of business (4)
Other, net (1) (4)
Net cash for investing activities (80) (137)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash investments (5) 3
Cash and Cash Investments:
Decrease for the period (236) (72)
At January 1 634 452
At June 30 $ 398 $ 380
As of June 30,
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2024 2023
Liquidity
Cash and cash investments $ 398 $ 380
Revolver availability 1,000 1,000
Total Liquidity $ 1,398 $ 1,380

Historical information is available on our website.

Amounts may not add due to rounding.

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MASCO CORPORATION

Segment Data - Unaudited

For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

(dollars in millions)

Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2024 2023 Change 2024 2023 Change
Plumbing Products
Net sales $ 1,253 $ 1,225 2 % $ 2,445 $ 2,447 %
Operating profit, as reported $ 247 $ 244 $ 472 $ 450
Operating margin, as reported 19.7 % 19.9 % 19.3 % 18.4 %
Rationalization charges (income) 2 1 5 (3)
Operating profit, as adjusted 249 245 477 447
Operating margin, as adjusted 19.9 % 20.0 % 19.5 % 18.3 %
Depreciation and amortization 27 25 53 50
EBITDA, as adjusted $ 276 $ 270 $ 530 $ 497
Decorative Architectural Products
Net sales $ 838 $ 902 (7) % $ 1,572 $ 1,659 (5) %
Operating profit, as reported $ 174 $ 180 $ 299 $ 312
Operating margin, as reported 20.8 % 20.0 % 19.0 % 18.8 %
Rationalization charges 1 1
Operating profit, as adjusted 174 180 299 313
Operating margin, as adjusted 20.8 % 20.0 % 19.0 % 18.9 %
Depreciation and amortization 9 9 19 17
EBITDA, as adjusted $ 184 $ 189 $ 318 $ 330
Total
Net sales $ 2,091 $ 2,127 (2) % $ 4,017 $ 4,106 (2) %
Operating profit, as reported - segment $ 421 $ 424 $ 771 $ 762
General corporate expense, net (24) (21) (55) (44)
Operating profit, as reported 397 403 715 718
Operating margin, as reported 19.0 % 18.9 % 17.8 % 17.5 %
Rationalization charges (income) - segment 2 1 6 (2)
Operating profit, as adjusted 399 404 721 716
Operating margin, as adjusted 19.1 % 19.0 % 17.9 % 17.4 %
Depreciation and amortization - segment 36 34 72 67
Depreciation and amortization - other 2 1 4 3
EBITDA, as adjusted $ 437 $ 439 $ 797 $ 786

Historical information is available on our website.

Amounts may not add due to rounding.

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MASCO CORPORATION

North American and International Data - Unaudited

For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

(dollars in millions)

Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
2024 2023 Change 2024 2023 Change
North American
Net sales $ 1,695 $ 1,718 (1) % $ 3,220 $ 3,273 (2) %
Operating profit, as reported $ 360 $ 358 $ 645 $ 624
Operating margin, as reported 21.2 % 20.8 % 20.0 % 19.1 %
Rationalization charges (income) 1 1 4 (2)
Operating profit, as adjusted 361 359 649 622
Operating margin, as adjusted 21.3 % 20.9 % 20.2 % 19.0 %
Depreciation and amortization 23 22 47 43
EBITDA, as adjusted $ 385 $ 381 $ 695 $ 665
International
Net sales $ 397 $ 409 (3) % $ 797 $ 833 (4) %
Operating profit, as reported $ 61 $ 66 $ 126 $ 138
Operating margin, as reported 15.4 % 16.1 % 15.8 % 16.6 %
Rationalization charges 1 2
Operating profit, as adjusted 62 66 128 138
Operating margin, as adjusted 15.6 % 16.1 % 16.1 % 16.6 %
Depreciation and amortization 13 12 25 24
EBITDA, as adjusted $ 75 $ 78 $ 153 $ 162
Total
Net sales $ 2,091 $ 2,127 (2) % $ 4,017 $ 4,106 (2) %
Operating profit, as reported - segment $ 421 $ 424 $ 771 $ 762
General corporate expense, net (24) (21) (55) (44)
Operating profit, as reported 397 403 715 718
Operating margin, as reported 19.0 % 18.9 % 17.8 % 17.5 %
Rationalization charges (income) - segment 2 1 6 (2)
Operating profit, as adjusted 399 404 721 716
Operating margin, as adjusted 19.1 % 19.0 % 17.9 % 17.4 %
Depreciation and amortization - segment 36 34 72 67
Depreciation and amortization - other 2 1 4 3
EBITDA, as adjusted $ 437 $ 439 $ 797 $ 786

Historical information is available on our website.

Amounts may not add due to rounding.

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