Masonite International Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results Featuring Margin Resilience and Strong Operating Cash Flow

• Net sales declined 4% year over year amid challenging market conditions

• Maintained strict focus on price-cost management to support margins

• Delivered strong year-to-date operating cash flow of $310 million

• Announced strategic acquisition of Fleetwood, a premium provider of glass door systems

Masonite International Corporation ("Masonite" or the "Company") (NYSE: DOOR) today announced results for the three and nine months ended October 1, 2023.

“In the face of constrained end-market demand I am proud of our team's execution and ability to preserve margins and deliver record cash flow,” said Howard Heckes, President and CEO. “While maintaining sharp discipline on price-cost and working capital management, we are also delivering meaningful progress on our Doors That Do More^TM strategic initiatives. Subsequent to the quarter end, we were pleased to announce the acquisition of Fleetwood, a leading manufacturer of high-end glass doors for luxury homes. The Fleetwood product portfolio extends the reach of Masonite product offerings to the top end of the good, better, best spectrum and allows us to tap into new areas of long-term growth.”

Third Quarter 2023 Discussion

(All references to percent increase or decrease in the discussion below compare current third quarter 2023 results to those realized in the third quarter of 2022 unless otherwise noted.)

Consolidated net sales were $702 million in the third quarter of 2023, a 4% decrease resulting from a 13% decline in volume partially offset by an 8% increase from the Endura acquisition and a 1% increase in average unit price (AUP).

• North American Residential net sales were $553 million, a 5% decrease driven by a 14% decline in volume and a 1% decrease in AUP, partially offset by a 10% increase from the Endura acquisition.

• Europe net sales were $65 million, a 2% decrease driven by a 7% decline in volume and a 2% decrease from lower AUP, partially offset by a 7% increase from favorable foreign exchange.

• Architectural net sales were $81 million, a 4% increase driven by an 18% increase in AUP, partially offset by a 10% decline in volume and a 4% decrease from lower component sales.

Total Company gross profit was $166 million in the third quarter of 2023, down 1% as positive contributions from price-cost management initiatives and the Endura acquisition were more than offset by impacts of lower volumes. Gross profit margin, however, increased 60 basis points to 23.6%.

Selling, general and administration (SG&A) expenses were $99 million in the third quarter of 2023, an increase of 19% due primarily to incremental SG&A from Endura and an increase in acquisition and due diligence-related costs. SG&A as a percentage of net sales increased 260 basis points to 14% compared to the third quarter of 2022.

Net income attributable to Masonite was $41 million in the third quarter of 2023, a decrease of 27% primarily driven by higher depreciation, amortization, interest expense and costs associated with previously announced restructuring plans offset by lower income tax expense.

Adjusted EBITDA* was $107 million in the third quarter of 2023, a decrease of 4% driven primarily by the impact of volume declines. Diluted earnings per share were $1.86, a decrease of 27% compared to $2.54 in the comparable 2022 period. Diluted adjusted earnings per share* were $2.04 compared to $2.53 in the comparable 2022 period.

Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Capital Allocation

At the end of the third quarter, total available liquidity was $663 million, inclusive of $360 million in unrestricted cash and $303 million of availability under our ABL Facility and AR Sales Program.

Cash provided by operations was $310 million for the nine months ended October 1, 2023, as compared to $83 million in the prior year period. Capital expenditures were $86 million for the nine months ended October 1, 2023, an increase from $66 million in the comparable period of 2022.

During the third quarter, Masonite repurchased approximately 106,329 shares of stock for $10 million, at an average price of $94.05.

Acquisition of Fleetwood

On October 19, 2023, the Company announced that its U.S. subsidiary had acquired Fleetwood Aluminum Products LLC (Fleetwood), a leading designer and manufacturer of premium, aluminum-framed glass door and window solutions for luxury homes, for $285 million in cash. Fleetwood is expected to contribute approximately $150 million of incremental full-year revenue to Masonite in 2024. Net of expected tax benefits attributable to the acquisition, the purchase price would equate to approximately $255 million, equivalent to approximately 7 times Fleetwood's anticipated 2024 EBITDA. Additional information about Fleetwood can be found at www.fleetwoodusa.com.

Masonite Earnings Conference Call

The Company will hold a live conference call and webcast on November 8, 2023. The live audio webcast will begin at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time and can be accessed, together with the presentation, on the Masonite website www.masonite.com.

Telephone access to the live call will be available at 877-407-8289 (in the U.S.) or by dialing 201-689-8341 (outside the U.S.).

A telephone replay will be available approximately one hour following completion of the call through November 22, 2023. To access the replay, please dial 877-660-6853 (in the U.S.) or 201-612-7415 (outside the U.S.). Enter Conference ID #13741857.

* See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Related Information" for definition and reconciliation of non-GAAP measures.

About Masonite

Masonite International Corporation is a leading global designer, manufacturer, marketer and distributor of interior and exterior doors, door system components and door systems for the new construction and repair, renovation and remodeling sectors of the residential and non-residential building construction markets. Since 1925, Masonite has provided its customers with innovative products and superior service at compelling values. Masonite currently serves approximately 7,000 customers globally. Additional information about Masonite can be found at www.masonite.com.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking information and other forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable Canadian and/or U.S. securities laws, including our ability to support our margins, our acquisition activity, our product offerings, our ability to tap into new areas of long-term growth, and anticipated financial results related to Fleetwood. When used in this press release, such forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of such words as "may," "might," "could," "will," "would," "should," "expect," "believes," "outlook," "predict," "forecast," "objective," "remain," "anticipate," "estimate," "progressing," "potential," "continue," "plan," "project," "showing," "yielding," "targeting," or the negative of these terms or other similar terminology.

Forward-looking statements involve significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Masonite, or industry results, to be materially different from any future plans, goals, targets, objectives, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. As a result, such forward-looking statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, should not be unduly relied upon, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, downward trends in our end markets and in economic conditions; reduced levels of residential new construction; residential repair, renovation and remodeling; and non-residential building construction activity due to increases in mortgage rates, changes in mortgage interest deductions and related tax changes and reduced availability of financing; competition; the continued success of, and our ability to maintain relationships with, certain key customers in light of customer concentration and consolidation; our ability to accurately anticipate demand for our products; impacts on our business from weather and climate change; our ability to successfully consummate and integrate acquisitions and to effectuate dispositions; changes in prices of raw materials and fuel; tariffs and evolving trade policy and friction between the United States and other countries, including China, and the impact of anti-dumping and countervailing duties; increases in labor costs, the availability of labor, or labor relations (i.e., disruptions, strikes or work stoppages); our ability to manage our operations including potential disruptions, manufacturing realignments (including related restructuring charges) and customer credit risk; product liability claims and product recalls; our ability to generate sufficient cash flows to fund our capital expenditure requirements and to meet our debt service obligations, including our obligations under our senior notes, our term loan credit agreement (the "Term Loan Facility") and our asset-based revolving credit facility (the "ABL Facility"); limitations on operating our business as a result of covenant restrictions under our existing and future indebtedness, including our senior notes, the Term Loan Facility and the ABL Facility; fluctuating foreign exchange and interest rates; the continuous operation of our information technology and enterprise resource planning systems and management of potential cyber security threats and attacks and data privacy requirements; political, economic and other risks that arise from operating a multinational business; retention of key management personnel; environmental and other government regulations, including the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA"), and any changes in such regulations; the scale and scope of public health issues and their impact on our operations, customer demand and supply chain; and our ability to replace our expiring patents and to innovate and keep pace with technological developments. For additional information on identifying factors that may cause actual results to vary materially from those stated in the forward-looking statements, see Masonite’s reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filed with or furnished to the SEC from time to time. Masonite undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Related Information

Our management reviews net sales and Adjusted EBITDA (as defined below) to evaluate segment performance and allocate resources. Net assets are not allocated to the reportable segments. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure which does not have a standardized meaning under GAAP and is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to either net income or operating cash flows determined in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of free cash flow for management's discretionary use, as it does not include certain cash requirements such as interest payments, tax payments and debt service requirements. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income attributable to Masonite adjusted to exclude the following items, as applicable: depreciation; amortization; share based compensation expense; loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment; registration and listing fees; restructuring costs; asset impairment; loss (gain) on disposal of subsidiaries; interest expense (income), net; loss on extinguishment of debt; other expense (income), net; income tax expense (benefit); other items; loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax; and net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest. This definition of Adjusted EBITDA differs from the definitions of EBITDA contained in the indentures governing the 2028 and 2030 Notes and the credit agreements governing the ABL Facility and Term Loan Facility. Adjusted EBITDA, as calculated under our ABL Facility or senior notes would also include, among other things, additional add-backs for amounts related to: cost savings projected by us in good faith to be realized as a result of actions taken or expected to be taken prior to or during the relevant period; fees and expenses in connection with certain plant closures and layoffs; and the amount of any restructuring charges, integration costs or other business optimization expenses or reserve deducted in the relevant period in computing consolidated net income, including any one-time costs incurred in connection with acquisitions. Adjusted EBITDA is used to evaluate and compare the performance of the segments and it is one of the primary measures used to determine employee incentive compensation. Intersegment sales are recorded using market prices. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA, from an operations standpoint, provides an appropriate way to measure and assess segment performance. Our management team has established the practice of reviewing the performance of each segment based on the measures of net sales and Adjusted EBITDA. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is useful to users of the consolidated financial statements because it provides the same information that we use internally to evaluate and compare the performance of the segments and it is one of the primary measures used to determine employee incentive compensation.

The tables below set forth a reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to Masonite to Adjusted EBITDA for the periods indicated.

Adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales. Management believes this measure provides supplemental information on how successfully we operate our business.

Adjusted EPS is diluted earnings per common share attributable to Masonite (EPS) less restructuring costs, asset impairment charges, loss (gain) on disposal of subsidiaries, loss on extinguishment of debt and other items, if any, that do not relate to Masonite’s underlying business performance (each net of related tax expense (benefit)). Management uses this measure to evaluate the overall performance of the Company and believes this measure provides investors with helpful supplemental information regarding the underlying performance of the Company from period to period. This measure may be inconsistent with similar measures presented by other companies.

Certain amounts in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and associated tables may not foot due to rounding. All percentages have been calculated using unrounded amounts.

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The weighted average number of shares outstanding utilized for the diluted EPS and diluted Adjusted EPS calculation contemplates the exercise of all currently outstanding SARs and the conversion of all RSUs. The dilutive effect of such equity awards is calculated based on the weighted average share price for each fiscal period using the treasury stock method. For all periods presented, common shares issuable for stock instruments which would have had an anti-dilutive impact under the treasury stock method have been excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share.

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