8-K

MASCO CORP /DE/ (MAS)

8-K 2023-10-26 For: 2023-10-26
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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): October 26, 2023

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 October 26, 2023 reporting Masco Corporation’s financial results for the third quarter 2023 and certain other information and supplemental information prepared for use in connection with the financial results for the third quarter 2023. On October 26, 2023, Masco Corporation will hold an investor conference call and webcast to discuss financial results for the third quarter 2023.

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 October 26, 2023 reporting Masco Corporation’s financial results for the third quarter 2023 and certain other information and supplemental information prepared for use in connection with the financial results for the third quarter 2023.

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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 Westenberg
Title: Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

October 26, 2023

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Exhibit 99

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MASCO CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2023 RESULTS

Highlights

•Operating profit was $383 million; adjusted operating profit was $348 million

•Operating profit margin was 19.4 percent; adjusted operating profit margin expanded 170 basis points to 17.6 percent

•Earnings per share was $1.10 per share; adjusted earnings per share grew 1 percent to $1.00 per share

•Returned $109 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends, and closed the acquisition of Sauna360 Group Oy for €124 million

•Raising expected 2023 earnings per share to be in the range of $3.76 – $3.86 per share, and on an adjusted basis, $3.65 – $3.75 per share

LIVONIA, Mich. (October 26, 2023) - Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of branded home improvement and building products, reported its third quarter results.

2023 Third Quarter Results

•On a reported basis, compared to third quarter 2022:

•Net sales decreased 10 percent to $1,979 million; in local currency and excluding acquisitions, net sales decreased 11 percent

•In local currency, North American sales decreased 11 percent and international sales decreased 11 percent

•Gross margin increased 610 basis points to 37.6 percent from 31.5 percent

•Operating profit increased 9 percent to $383 million from $351 million

•Operating margin increased 350 basis points to 19.4 percent from 15.9 percent

•Net income increased to $1.10 per share, compared to $0.97 per share

•Compared to third quarter 2022, results for key financial measures, as adjusted for certain items (see Exhibit A) and with a normalized tax rate of 24 percent, were as follows:

•Gross margin increased 430 basis points to 35.8 percent from 31.5 percent

•Operating profit decreased 1 percent to $348 million from $351 million

•Operating margin increased 170 basis points to 17.6 percent from 15.9 percent

•Net income increased 1 percent to $1.00 per share, compared to $0.99 per share

•Liquidity at the end of the third quarter was $1,560 million (including availability under revolving credit facility)

•Plumbing Products’ net sales decreased 10 percent; in local currency and excluding acquisitions, net sales decreased 11 percent

•Decorative Architectural Products’ net sales decreased 10 percent; in local currency, net sales decreased 11 percent

“Our continued ability to successfully execute in a challenging demand environment, along with our continued focus on driving productivity improvements led to strong margin performance and earnings per share growth in the third quarter,” said Masco President and CEO, Keith Allman. “Consistent with our focus on disciplined capital allocation, we returned $109 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, and completed our bolt-on acquisition of Sauna360 Group Oy for approximately €124 million.”

“With our strong operational performance, we now anticipate our 2023 adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of $3.65 to $3.75 per share, increased from our previous expectation of $3.50 to $3.65 per share. While the near-term demand environment for repair and remodel products remains uncertain, we are executing well and demonstrating the earnings power of our business model. We remain committed to investing in our brands and capabilities to drive strong growth when market conditions improve, and are well-positioned to create long-term shareholder value,” concluded Allman.

Dividend Declaration

Masco’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.285 per share, payable on November 27, 2023 to shareholders of record on November 10, 2023.

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; 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 2023 third 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, October 26, 2023 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 888-259-6580 and from outside the U.S. at 416-764-8624. Please use the conference identification number 40185476.

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 877-674-7070 and from outside the U.S. at 416-764-8692. Please use the playback passcode 185476#. The telephone replay will be available approximately two hours after the end of the call and continue through November 26, 2023.

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 and to develop innovative products, our ability to maintain our public 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, risks associated with our reliance on information systems and technology and the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on our business and operations. 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

David Chaika

Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations

313.792.5500

david_chaika@mascohq.com

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MASCO CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - Unaudited

For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(in millions, except per common share data)

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Net sales $ 1,979 $ 2,204 $ 6,085 $ 6,757
Cost of sales 1,235 1,509 3,903 4,589
Gross profit 744 695 2,182 2,168
Selling, general and administrative expenses 361 344 1,081 1,056
Operating profit 383 351 1,101 1,112
Other income (expense), net:
Interest expense (26) (29) (82) (82)
Other, net (11) (12) (14) 4
(37) (41) (96) (78)
Income before income taxes 346 310 1,005 1,034
Income tax expense 86 77 246 255
Net income 260 233 759 779
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 11 15 42 50
Net income attributable to Masco Corporation $ 249 $ 218 $ 717 $ 729
Income per common share attributable to Masco Corporation (diluted):
Net income $ 1.10 $ 0.97 $ 3.17 $ 3.13
Average diluted common shares outstanding 226 227 226 233

Historical information is available on our website.

MASCO CORPORATION

Exhibit A: Reconciliations - Unaudited

For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(dollars in millions)

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Gross Profit, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, and Operating Profit Reconciliations
Net sales $ 1,979 $ 2,204 $ 6,085 $ 6,757
Gross profit, as reported $ 744 $ 695 $ 2,182 $ 2,168
Rationalization charges 5 2 9
Insurance settlement (1) (40) (40)
Gross profit, as adjusted $ 709 $ 695 $ 2,144 $ 2,177
Gross margin, as reported 37.6 % 31.5 % 35.9 % 32.1 %
Gross margin, as adjusted 35.8 % 31.5 % 35.2 % 32.2 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses, as reported $ 361 $ 344 $ 1,081 $ 1,056
Rationalization charges 1
Selling, general and administrative expenses, as adjusted $ 361 $ 344 $ 1,080 $ 1,056
Selling, general and administrative expenses as percent of net sales, as reported 18.2 % 15.6 % 17.8 % 15.6 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses as percent of net sales, as adjusted 18.2 % 15.6 % 17.7 % 15.6 %
Operating profit, as reported $ 383 $ 351 $ 1,101 $ 1,112
Rationalization charges 5 3 9
Insurance settlement (1) (40) (40)
Operating profit, as adjusted $ 348 $ 351 $ 1,064 $ 1,121
Operating margin, as reported 19.4 % 15.9 % 18.1 % 16.5 %
Operating margin, as adjusted 17.6 % 15.9 % 17.5 % 16.6 %

(1) Represents income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 from the receipt of an insurance settlement payment.

Historical information is available on our website.

MASCO CORPORATION

Exhibit A: Reconciliations - Unaudited

For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(in millions, except per common share data)

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Income Per Common Share Reconciliations
Income before income taxes, as reported $ 346 $ 310 $ 1,005 $ 1,034
Rationalization charges 5 3 9
Fair value adjustment to contingent earnout obligation (1) (24)
(Gain) on sale of business (2) (2)
Realized (gains) from private equity funds (1)
Loss from equity investments, net 1 6 1 6
Insurance settlement (3) (40) (40)
Income before income taxes, as adjusted 312 316 968 1,023
Tax at 24% rate (75) (76) (232) (246)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 11 15 42 50
Net income, as adjusted $ 226 $ 225 $ 694 $ 727
Net income per common share, as adjusted $ 1.00 $ 0.99 $ 3.07 $ 3.12
Average diluted common shares outstanding 226 227 226 233

(1) Represents income for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 from the revaluation of contingent consideration related to a prior acquisition.

(2) Represents a pre-tax post-closing gain related to the finalization of working capital items related to the divestiture of Hüppe GmbH for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

(3) Represents income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 from the receipt of an insurance settlement payment.

Outlook for the Year Ended December 31, 2023

Year Ended December 31, 2023
Low End High End
Income Per Common Share Reconciliation
Net income per common share $ 3.76 $ 3.86
Rationalization charges 0.02 0.02
Insurance settlement (1) (0.13) (0.13)
Net income per common share, as adjusted $ 3.65 $ 3.75

(1) Represents income from the receipt of an insurance settlement payment.

Historical information is available on our website.

MASCO CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and Other Financial Data - Unaudited

September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022

(dollars in millions)

September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022
Balance Sheet
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash investments $ 560 $ 452
Receivables 1,245 1,149
Inventories 1,046 1,236
Prepaid expenses and other 113 109
Total current assets 2,964 2,946
Property and equipment, net 1,077 975
Goodwill 593 537
Other intangible assets, net 395 350
Operating lease right-of-use assets 270 266
Other assets 72 113
Total assets $ 5,371 $ 5,187
Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 844 $ 877
Notes payable 66 205
Accrued liabilities 752 807
Total current liabilities 1,662 1,889
Long-term debt 2,946 2,946
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 260 255
Other liabilities 336 339
Total liabilities 5,204 5,429
Redeemable noncontrolling interest 19 20
Equity 148 (262)
Total liabilities and equity $ 5,371 $ 5,187
As of September 30,
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2023 2022
Other Financial Data
Working capital days
Receivable days 54 51
Inventory days 77 87
Payable days 71 66
Working capital $ 1,447 $ 1,621
Working capital as a % of sales (LTM) 18.1 % 18.5 %

Historical information is available on our website.

MASCO CORPORATION

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

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(dollars in millions)

Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023 2022
Cash Flows From (For) Operating Activities:
Cash provided by operating activities $ 954 $ 954
Working capital changes (26) (434)
Net cash from operating activities 928 520
Cash Flows From (For) Financing Activities:
Purchase of Company common stock (126) (914)
Cash dividends paid (193) (195)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest (49) (68)
Proceeds from short-term borrowings 77
Payment of short-term borrowings (11)
Proceeds from term loan 500
Payment of term loan (200) (100)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options 37 1
Employee withholding taxes paid on stock-based compensation (29) (17)
Decrease in debt, net (4) (9)
Net cash for financing activities (498) (802)
Cash Flows From (For) Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures (181) (137)
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired (136)
Other, net (4) (7)
Net cash for investing activities (321) (144)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash investments (1) (36)
Cash and Cash Investments:
Increase (decrease) for the period 108 (462)
At January 1 452 926
At September 30 $ 560 $ 464
As of September 30,
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2023 2022
Liquidity
Cash and cash investments $ 560 $ 464
Revolver availability 1,000 1,000
Total Liquidity $ 1,560 $ 1,464

Historical information is available on our website.

MASCO CORPORATION

Segment Data - Unaudited

For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(dollars in millions)

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023 2022 Change 2023 2022 Change
Plumbing Products
Net sales $ 1,191 $ 1,324 (10) % $ 3,638 $ 4,056 (10) %
Operating profit, as reported $ 223 $ 220 $ 673 $ 686
Operating margin, as reported 18.7 % 16.6 % 18.5 % 16.9 %
Rationalization charges (income) 2 (1)
Operating profit, as adjusted 225 220 672 686
Operating margin, as adjusted 18.9 % 16.6 % 18.5 % 16.9 %
Depreciation and amortization 26 24 76 73
EBITDA, as adjusted $ 251 $ 244 $ 748 $ 759
Decorative Architectural Products
Net sales $ 788 $ 880 (10) % $ 2,447 $ 2,701 (9) %
Operating profit, as reported $ 181 $ 151 $ 493 $ 498
Operating margin, as reported 23.0 % 17.2 % 20.1 % 18.4 %
Rationalization charges 3 4 8
Accelerated depreciation related to rationalization activity 1
Insurance settlement (40) (40)
Operating profit, as adjusted 144 151 457 507
Operating margin, as adjusted 18.3 % 17.2 % 18.7 % 18.8 %
Depreciation and amortization 9 8 26 25
EBITDA, as adjusted $ 153 $ 159 $ 483 $ 532
Total
Net sales $ 1,979 $ 2,204 (10) % $ 6,085 $ 6,757 (10) %
Operating profit, as reported - segment $ 404 $ 371 $ 1,166 $ 1,184
General corporate expense, net (21) (20) (65) (72)
Operating profit, as reported 383 351 1,101 1,112
Operating margin, as reported 19.4 % 15.9 % 18.1 % 16.5 %
Rationalization charges - segment 5 3 8
Accelerated depreciation related to rationalization activity - segment 1
Insurance settlement (40) (40)
Operating profit, as adjusted 348 351 1,064 1,121
Operating margin, as adjusted 17.6 % 15.9 % 17.5 % 16.6 %
Depreciation and amortization - segment 35 32 102 98
Depreciation and amortization - other 2 2 5 6
EBITDA, as adjusted $ 385 $ 385 $ 1,171 $ 1,225

Historical information is available on our website.

MASCO CORPORATION

North American and International Data - Unaudited

For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022

(dollars in millions)

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023 2022 Change 2023 2022 Change
North American
Net sales $ 1,602 $ 1,792 (11) % $ 4,875 $ 5,431 (10) %
Operating profit, as reported $ 348 $ 305 $ 972 $ 961
Operating margin, as reported 21.7 % 17.0 % 19.9 % 17.7 %
Rationalization charges 5 3 8
Accelerated depreciation related to rationalization activity 1
Insurance settlement (40) (40)
Operating profit, as adjusted 313 305 935 970
Operating margin, as adjusted 19.5 % 17.0 % 19.2 % 17.9 %
Depreciation and amortization 22 21 65 64
EBITDA, as adjusted $ 335 $ 326 $ 1,000 $ 1,034
International
Net sales $ 377 $ 412 (8) % $ 1,210 $ 1,326 (9) %
Operating profit, as reported $ 56 $ 66 $ 194 $ 223
Operating margin, as reported 14.9 % 16.0 % 16.0 % 16.8 %
Depreciation and amortization 13 11 37 34
EBITDA $ 69 $ 77 $ 231 $ 257
Total
Net sales $ 1,979 $ 2,204 (10) % $ 6,085 $ 6,757 (10) %
Operating profit, as reported - segment $ 404 $ 371 $ 1,166 $ 1,184
General corporate expense, net (21) (20) (65) (72)
Operating profit, as reported 383 351 1,101 1,112
Operating margin, as reported 19.4 % 15.9 % 18.1 % 16.5 %
Rationalization charges - segment 5 3 8
Accelerated depreciation related to rationalization activity - segment 1
Insurance settlement (40) (40)
Operating profit, as adjusted 348 351 1,064 1,121
Operating margin, as adjusted 17.6 % 15.9 % 17.5 % 16.6 %
Depreciation and amortization - segment 35 32 102 98
Depreciation and amortization - other 2 2 5 6
EBITDA, as adjusted $ 385 $ 385 $ 1,171 $ 1,225

Historical information is available on our website.

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