News Release
RPM Reports Record Fiscal 2024 First-Quarter Results
10/04/2023
  • Record first-quarter net sales of $2.01 billion increased 4.1% over prior year
  • Record first-quarter net income was $201.1 million, record diluted EPS was $1.56, and record EBIT was $288.5 million
  • First-quarter adjusted diluted EPS of $1.64 increased 11.6% over prior year and adjusted EBIT increased 12.3% to $309.0 million, both all-time records
  • All-time record first-quarter cash provided by operating activities of $359.2 million
  • Fiscal 2024 second-quarter outlook calls for sales growth of low-single digits and adjusted EBIT growth of high-single to low-double digits
  • Fiscal full-year 2024 outlook remains unchanged with sales growth of mid-single digits and adjusted EBIT growth of low-double digits to mid-teens

RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM), a world leader in specialty coatings, sealants and building materials, today reported financial results for its fiscal 2024 first quarter ended August 31, 2023.

“RPM associates demonstrated another quarter of strong execution and generated record first-quarter sales and all-time record adjusted EBIT despite a mixed macroeconomic environment and challenging prior-year comparisons. These results represent the seventh consecutive quarter we have achieved record quarterly sales and adjusted EBIT. This impressive growth was driven by our associates’ focus on MAP 2025 margin achievement initiatives and leveraging our competitive strengths. Additionally, we continue making progress on improving our working capital, which resulted in all-time record cash flow from operating activities,” said Frank C. Sullivan, RPM chairman and CEO.

“Our businesses serving construction markets were standouts during the quarter. Construction Products Group (CPG) entered the quarter with positive momentum, and this accelerated as it leveraged its focus on repair and maintenance as well as its turn-key service model to generate record sales and adjusted EBIT. Several businesses in the Performance Coatings Group (PCG) and CPG segments benefited from strong demand for their engineered solutions for infrastructure and reshoring projects. All our segments continued their execution of MAP 2025 initiatives, which is creating greater collaboration and enabling data-driven decision making to build a more efficient and agile RPM.”

First-Quarter 2024 Consolidated Results

Organization and Reporting Update

Effective June 1, 2023, the company modified its organizational structure to manage and report certain businesses in Asia/Pacific in PCG. The businesses generate approximately $100 million in annual revenue and were previously part of CPG. Starting with the first fiscal quarter of 2024, results for PCG and CPG reflect the updated structure for both current and prior periods presented. These changes have no impact on consolidated results.

Consolidated

Three Months Ended  
$ in 000s except per share data August 31, August 31,  

2023

2022

$ Change % Change
Net Sales

$

2,011,857

 

$

1,932,320

 

$

79,537

 

4.1

%

Net Income Attributable to RPM Stockholders

 

201,082

 

 

169,013

 

 

32,069

 

19.0

%

Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS)

 

1.56

 

 

1.31

 

 

0.25

 

19.1

%

Income Before Income Taxes (IBT)

 

269,154

 

 

225,121

 

 

44,033

 

19.6

%

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)

 

288,533

 

 

255,496

 

 

33,037

 

12.9

%

Adjusted EBIT(1)

 

309,014

 

 

275,265

 

 

33,749

 

12.3

%

Adjusted Diluted EPS(1)

 

1.64

 

 

1.47

 

 

0.17

 

11.6

%

       
(1) Excludes certain items that are not indicative of RPM's ongoing operations. See tables below titled Supplemental Segment Information and Reconciliation of Reported to Adjusted Amounts for details.

Fiscal 2024 sales were a first-quarter record and in addition to strong growth in the prior-year period when sales increased 17.1%. Three of the four segments achieved record fiscal 2024 first-quarter sales, which were primarily driven by the carry-over impact of increased pricing implemented in fiscal year 2023 in response to inflation. Consolidated volumes increased modestly, led by businesses that positioned themselves to benefit from increased spending on building maintenance, infrastructure and reshoring capital projects, partially offset by weakness in specialty OEM markets and certain customers maintaining inventories below historical levels.

Geographically, double-digit growth in Latin America and Africa/Middle East was driven by continued demand for engineered solutions for infrastructure projects, and European sales grew by nearly 10% driven by improvement in our construction businesses.

Sales included 3.9% organic growth, 0.1% growth from acquisitions net of divestitures, and 0.1% growth from foreign currency translation.

Fiscal 2024 first quarter adjusted EBIT was an all-time record and was in addition to strong growth in the prior-year period when adjusted EBIT increased 33.1%. This growth was driven by increased sales, benefits from MAP 2025 initiatives, and improved leveraging of fixed-costs, primarily in CPG. With the exception of Consumer, all segments generated commodity cycle benefits, which contributed to adjusted EBIT growth. Partially offsetting this growth was the unfavorable impact of deleveraging at businesses facing declining volumes serving OEM customers, as well as higher selling, general and administrative expenses related to growth investments and increased variable compensation resulting from improved financial performance.

First-Quarter 2024 Segment Sales and Earnings

Construction Products Group

Three Months Ended  
$ in 000s August 31, August 31,  

2023

2022

$ Change % Change
Net Sales

$

782,789

 

$

706,413

 

$

76,376

 

10.8

%

Income Before Income Taxes

 

140,452

 

 

106,755

 

 

33,697

 

31.6

%

EBIT

 

143,848

 

 

107,535

 

 

36,313

 

33.8

%

Adjusted EBIT(1)

 

144,597

 

 

108,716

 

 

35,881

 

33.0

%

       
(1) Excludes certain items that are not indicative of RPM's ongoing operations. See table below titled Supplemental Segment Information for details.

CPG achieved all-time record quarterly sales despite challenging comparisons to the prior year and slowdowns in certain sectors of the broader construction market. CPG’s growth was driven by strength in restoration systems for roofing, facades and parking structures, which benefited from a strategic focus on repair and maintenance and its differentiated service model. Concrete admixtures and repair products generated strong growth from increased demand for engineered solutions serving infrastructure and reshoring-related projects. Additionally, businesses in Europe achieved growth. New office construction was a weak end market but was more than offset by growth in other non-residential end markets.

Sales included 9.5% organic growth and 0.6% growth from acquisitions, and 0.7% growth from foreign currency translation.

All-time record adjusted EBIT was driven by volume growth, which resulted in improved fixed-cost utilization, and benefits from MAP 2025 initiatives, including commodity cycle benefits. Variable compensation increased as a result of improved financial performance and was partially offset by expense reduction actions implemented at the end of fiscal 2023.

In fiscal 2024 second quarter, CPG acquired the wall system fabrication segment of NOW Specialties, LLC, to broaden its offerings for offsite panelized construction. The acquired segment has annual net sales of approximately $20 million.

Performance Coatings Group

Three Months Ended
$ in 000s August 31, August 31,

2023

2022

$ Change % Change
Net Sales

$

378,513

 

$

363,718

 

$

14,795

 

4.1

%

Income Before Income Taxes

 

44,821

 

 

49,401

 

 

(4,580

)

(9.3

%)

EBIT

 

43,697

 

 

49,207

 

 

(5,510

)

(11.2

%)

Adjusted EBIT(1)

 

59,051

 

 

50,309

 

 

8,742

 

17.4

%

     
(1) Excludes certain items that are not indicative of RPM's ongoing operations. See table below titled Supplemental Segment Information for details.

PCG generated record first-quarter sales, driven by growth in flooring systems and other businesses that serve infrastructure and reshoring capital projects with engineered solutions. Geographically, demand was strong internationally. Increased pricing also contributed to growth.

Sales included 4.0% organic growth and 0.8% growth from acquisitions, partially offset by foreign currency translation headwinds of 0.7%.

All-time record adjusted EBIT was driven by sales growth and MAP 2025 benefits, led by commercial excellence programs in Europe and commodity cycle benefits. The adjusted EBIT growth was achieved in addition to strong results in the prior-year period.

As part of a MAP 2025 initiative focused on margin improvement in Europe, PCG divested a non-core service business, which generated annual sales of approximately $30 million. In the fiscal 2024 first quarter, PCG incurred $14.6 million in charges related to the divested business, and these charges were excluded from adjusted EBIT.

Specialty Products Group

Three Months Ended
$ in 000s August 31, August 31,

2023

2022

$ Change % Change
Net Sales

$

180,951

$

202,697

$

(21,746

)

(10.7

%)

Income Before Income Taxes

 

16,397

 

27,885

 

(11,488

)

(41.2

%)

EBIT

 

16,298

 

27,883

 

(11,585

)

(41.5

%)

Adjusted EBIT(1)

 

17,894

 

29,649

 

(11,755

)

(39.6

%)

 
(1) Excludes certain items that are not indicative of RPM's ongoing operations. See table below titled Supplemental Segment Information for details.

SPG’s first-quarter sales decline was driven by lower volumes at businesses supplying OEM markets that produce windows, doors, furniture and cabinets, which have been negatively impacted by a slowdown in housing. SPG sales were also negatively impacted by customers holding inventories below historical levels and the divestiture of the non-core furniture warranty business in third quarter of fiscal 2023. Higher selling prices partially offset this sales decline.

Sales included a 9.0% organic decline, a 2.2% reduction from divestitures net of acquisitions, and 0.5% growth from foreign currency translation.

Adjusted EBIT was negatively impacted by the sales decline, product mix, and unfavorable deleveraging at plants due to reduced volumes. The divestiture of the non-core furniture warranty business also contributed to the adjusted EBIT decline. Investments to accelerate future growth weighed on short-term profitability during the quarter. Partially offsetting these declines were expense-reduction actions that were implemented during fiscal 2023 fourth quarter.

Consumer Group

Three Months Ended  
$ in 000s August 31, August 31,  

2023

2022

$ Change % Change
Net Sales

$

669,604

 

$

659,492

 

$

10,112

 

1.5

%

Income Before Income Taxes

 

131,829

 

 

116,689

 

 

15,140

 

13.0

%

EBIT

 

131,079

 

 

116,663

 

 

14,416

 

12.4

%

Adjusted EBIT(1)

 

121,167

 

 

117,070

 

 

4,097

 

3.5

%

       
(1) Excludes certain items that are not indicative of RPM's ongoing operations. See table below titled Supplemental Segment Information for details.

The Consumer Group’s record first-quarter sales were driven by selling price increases in response to cost inflation, which continued during the quarter, and were in addition to strong growth in the prior-year period when sales surged 22.5% as the segment began restocking retailers after raw material supply improved. Fiscal 2024 first-quarter volumes declined moderately due to lower consumer take-away and certain customers holding inventory levels below historical levels, partially offset by share gains.

Sales included 1.7% organic growth, no impact from acquisitions, and foreign currency translation headwinds of 0.2%.

First-quarter adjusted EBIT was driven by MAP 2025 benefits and the sales increase, partially offset by continued cost inflation and lower fixed-cost utilization as a result of internal initiatives to normalize inventories. This growth was on top of strong prior-year results, when adjusted EBIT increased 149.6%. Adjusted EBIT excludes a $10.3 million gain on an insurance reimbursement.

Cash Flow and Financial Position

During the first three months of fiscal 2024:

  • Cash provided by operating activities was an all-time quarterly record of $359.2 million compared to $23.6 million during the prior-year period, driven primarily by improved working capital management, MAP 2025 working capital initiatives, and operating margin expansion.
  • Capital expenditures were $52.2 million compared to $57.8 million during the prior-year period, driven by organic growth opportunities and MAP 2025 efficiency programs.
  • The company returned $66.6 million to stockholders through cash dividends and share repurchases.

As of August 31, 2023:

  • Total debt was $2.51 billion compared to $2.84 billion a year ago, with the reduction driven by improved cash flow being used to repay debt
  • Total debt was reduced by $178.5 million compared to May 31, 2023
  • Inventories decreased by $222.5 million compared to August 31, 2022, driven by internal inventory normalization actions and MAP 2025 initiatives
  • Total liquidity, including cash and committed revolving credit facilities, was $1.23 billion, compared to $1.15 billion a year ago

Business Outlook

“The positive momentum we generated in the first quarter is expected to continue in the second quarter and the remainder of fiscal year 2024. Led by our strategically balanced business model, benefits from MAP 2025 initiatives, our focus on repair and maintenance, and our strong position to serve infrastructure and reshoring demand with engineered solutions, we expect to generate good growth in the second quarter, even as we face challenging comparisons from record prior-year results. Additionally, we remain focused on structurally improving working capital and realizing strong cash flow generation,” Sullivan added.

“Our outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year remains generally unchanged from our prior guidance, with continued strong execution of our business strategy and reduced headwinds from destocking and inflation resulting in strong growth and another year of record sales and profitability,” he concluded.

The company expects the following in the fiscal year 2024 second quarter:

  • Consolidated sales to increase in the low-single-digit percentage range compared to prior-year record results.
  • CPG sales to increase in the mid-single-digit percentage range compared to prior-year record results.
  • PCG sales to increase in the mid-single-digit percentage range compared to prior-year record results.
  • SPG sales to decrease in the low-double-digit percentage range compared to prior-year record results.
  • Consumer Group sales to increase in the low-single-digit percentage range compared to prior-year record results.
  • Consolidated adjusted EBIT to increase in the high-single to low-double-digit percentage range compared to prior-year record results.

The company expects the following in the full fiscal year 2024, which is unchanged from its previous outlook:

  • Consolidated sales to increase in the mid-single-digit percentage range compared to prior-year record results.
  • Consolidated adjusted EBIT to increase in the low-double-digit to mid-teen percentage range compared to prior-year record results, with stronger growth in the second half of the fiscal year, assuming the economy does not enter a recession.

Earnings Webcast and Conference Call Information

Management will host a conference call to discuss these results beginning at 10:00 a.m. EDT today. The call can be accessed via webcast at www.RPMinc.com/Investors/Presentations-Webcasts or by dialing 1-844-481-2915 or 1-412-317-0708 for international callers and asking to join the RPM International call. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins. The call, which will last approximately one hour, will be open to the public, but only financial analysts will be permitted to ask questions. The media and all other participants will be in a listen-only mode.

For those unable to listen to the live call, a replay will be available from October 4, 2023, until October 11, 2023. The replay can be accessed by dialing 1-877-344-7529 or 1-412-317-0088 for international callers. The access code is 1032344. The call also will be available for replay and as a written transcript via the RPM website at www.RPMinc.com.

About RPM

RPM International Inc. owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. The company operates across four reportable segments: consumer, construction products, performance coatings and specialty products. RPM has a diverse portfolio of market-leading brands, including Rust-Oleum, DAP, Zinsser, Varathane, DayGlo, Legend Brands, Stonhard, Carboline, Tremco and Dryvit. From homes and workplaces, to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM’s brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world. The company employs approximately 17,300 individuals worldwide. Visit www.RPMinc.com to learn more.

For more information, contact Matt Schlarb, Senior Director of Investor Relations, at 330-220-6064 or mschlarb@rpminc.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

To supplement the financial information presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (“GAAP”) in this earnings release, we use EBIT, adjusted EBIT and adjusted earnings per share, which are all non-GAAP financial measures. EBIT is defined as earnings (loss) before interest and taxes, with adjusted EBIT and adjusted earnings per share provided for the purpose of adjusting for one-off items impacting revenues and/or expenses that are not considered by management to be indicative of ongoing operations. We evaluate the profit performance of our segments based on income before income taxes, but also look to EBIT as a performance evaluation measure because interest income (expense), net is essentially related to corporate functions, as opposed to segment operations. For that reason, we believe EBIT is also useful to investors as a metric in their investment decisions. EBIT should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, income before income taxes as determined in accordance with GAAP, since EBIT omits the impact of interest and investment income or expense in determining operating performance, which represent items necessary to our continued operations, given our level of indebtedness. Nonetheless, EBIT is a key measure expected by and useful to our fixed income investors, rating agencies and the banking community all of whom believe, and we concur, that this measure is critical to the capital markets’ analysis of our segments’ core operating performance. We also evaluate EBIT because it is clear that movements in EBIT impact our ability to attract financing. Our underwriters and bankers consistently require inclusion of this measure in offering memoranda in conjunction with any debt underwriting or bank financing. EBIT may not be indicative of our historical operating results, nor is it meant to be predictive of potential future results. See the financial statement section of this earnings release for a reconciliation of EBIT and adjusted EBIT to income before income taxes, and adjusted earnings per share to earnings per share. We have not provided a reconciliation of our second-quarter fiscal 2024 or full-year fiscal 2024 adjusted EBIT guidance because material terms that impact such measure are not in our control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted, and therefore a reconciliation of such measure is not available without unreasonable effort.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” relating to our business. These forward-looking statements, or other statements made by us, are made based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting us and are subject to uncertainties and factors (including those specified below), which are difficult to predict and, in many instances, are beyond our control. As a result, our actual results could differ materially from those expressed in or implied by any such forward-looking statements. These uncertainties and factors include (a) global markets and general economic conditions, including uncertainties surrounding the volatility in financial markets, the availability of capital, and the viability of banks and other financial institutions; (b) the prices, supply and availability of raw materials, including assorted pigments, resins, solvents, and other natural gas- and oil-based materials; packaging, including plastic and metal containers; and transportation services, including fuel surcharges; (c) continued growth in demand for our products; (d) legal, environmental and litigation risks inherent in our businesses and risks related to the adequacy of our insurance coverage for such matters; (e) the effect of changes in interest rates; (f) the effect of fluctuations in currency exchange rates upon our foreign operations; (g) the effect of non-currency risks of investing in and conducting operations in foreign countries, including those relating to domestic and international political, social, economic and regulatory factors; (h) risks and uncertainties associated with our ongoing acquisition and divestiture activities; (i) the timing of and the realization of anticipated cost savings from restructuring initiatives and the ability to identify additional cost savings opportunities; (j) risks related to the adequacy of our contingent liability reserves; (k) risks relating to a public health crisis similar to the Covid pandemic; (l) risks related to acts of war similar to the Russian invasion of Ukraine; (m) risks related to the transition or physical impacts of climate change and other natural disasters or meeting sustainability-related voluntary goals or regulatory requirements; (n) risks related to our use of technology, artificial intelligence, data breaches and data privacy violations; and (o) other risks detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors set forth in our Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2023, as the same may be updated from time to time. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events, information or circumstances that arise after the filing date of this release.

 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME  
IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA  
(Unaudited)  
   
Three Months Ended
August 31, August 31,

2023

2022

   
Net Sales

$

2,011,857

 

$

1,932,320

 
Cost of Sales

 

1,183,240

 

 

1,187,849

 
Gross Profit

 

828,617

 

 

744,471

 
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses

 

531,032

 

 

485,205

 
Restructuring Expense

 

6,498

 

 

1,354

 
Interest Expense

 

31,818

 

 

26,711

 
Investment (Income) Expense, Net

 

(12,439

)

 

3,664

 
Other Expense, Net

 

2,554

 

 

2,416

 
Income Before Income Taxes

 

269,154

 

 

225,121

 
Provision for Income Taxes

 

67,841

 

 

55,842

 
Net Income

 

201,313

 

 

169,279

 
Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

 

231

 

 

266

 
Net Income Attributable to RPM International Inc. Stockholders

$

201,082

 

$

169,013

 
   
Earnings per share of common stock attributable to  
RPM International Inc. Stockholders:  
Basic

$

1.57

 

$

1.31

 
Diluted

$

1.56

 

$

1.31

 
   
Average shares of common stock outstanding - basic

 

127,633

 

 

127,617

 
Average shares of common stock outstanding - diluted

 

128,771

 

 

128,161

 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL SEGMENT INFORMATION
IN THOUSANDS
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
August 31, August 31,

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Net Sales:
CPG Segment

$

782,789

 

$

706,413

 

PCG Segment

 

378,513

 

 

363,718

 

SPG Segment

 

180,951

 

 

202,697

 

Consumer Segment

 

669,604

 

 

659,492

 

Total

$

2,011,857

 

$

1,932,320

 

 
Income Before Income Taxes:
CPG Segment
Income Before Income Taxes (a)

$

140,452

 

$

106,755

 

Interest (Expense), Net (b)

 

(3,396

)

 

(780

)

EBIT (c)

 

143,848

 

 

107,535

 

MAP initiatives (d)

 

749

 

 

1,181

 

Adjusted EBIT

$

144,597

 

$

108,716

 

PCG Segment
Income Before Income Taxes (a)

$

44,821

 

$

49,401

 

Interest Income, Net (b)

 

1,124

 

 

194

 

EBIT (c)

 

43,697

 

 

49,207

 

MAP initiatives (d)

 

15,354

 

 

1,102

 

Adjusted EBIT

$

59,051

 

$

50,309

 

SPG Segment
Income Before Income Taxes (a)

$

16,397

 

$

27,885

 

Interest Income, Net (b)

 

99

 

 

2

 

EBIT (c)

 

16,298

 

 

27,883

 

MAP initiatives (d)

 

2,719

 

 

1,766

 

(Gain) on sale of a business (e)

 

(1,123

)

 

-

 

Adjusted EBIT

$

17,894

 

$

29,649

 

Consumer Segment
Income Before Income Taxes (a)

$

131,829

 

$

116,689

 

Interest Income, Net (b)

 

750

 

 

26

 

EBIT (c)

 

131,079

 

 

116,663

 

MAP initiatives (d)

 

380

 

 

407

 

Business interruption insurance recovery (f)

 

(10,292

)

 

-

 

Adjusted EBIT

$

121,167

 

$

117,070

 

Corporate/Other
(Loss) Before Income Taxes (a)

$

(64,345

)

$

(75,609

)

Interest (Expense), Net (b)

 

(17,956

)

 

(29,817

)

EBIT (c)

 

(46,389

)

 

(45,792

)

MAP initiatives (d)

 

12,694

 

 

15,313

 

Adjusted EBIT

$

(33,695

)

$

(30,479

)

TOTAL CONSOLIDATED
Income Before Income Taxes (a)

$

269,154

 

$

225,121

 

Interest (Expense)

 

(31,818

)

 

(26,711

)

Investment Income (Expense), Net

 

12,439

 

 

(3,664

)

EBIT (c)

 

288,533

 

 

255,496

 

MAP initiatives (d)

 

31,896

 

 

19,769

 

(Gain) on sale of a business (e)

 

(1,123

)

 

-

 

Business interruption insurance recovery (f)

 

(10,292

)

 

-

 

Adjusted EBIT

$

309,014

 

$

275,265

 

 
(a) The presentation includes a reconciliation of Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes, a measure defined by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (GAAP), to EBIT and Adjusted EBIT.
(b) Interest Income (Expense), Net includes the combination of Interest Income (Expense) and Investment Income (Expense), Net.
(c) EBIT is defined as earnings (loss) before interest and taxes, with Adjusted EBIT provided for the purpose of adjusting for items impacting earnings that are not considered by management to be indicative of ongoing operations. We evaluate the profit performance of our segments based on income before income taxes, but also look to EBIT, or adjusted EBIT, as a performance evaluation measure because Interest Income (Expense), Net is essentially related to corporate functions, as opposed to segment operations. For that reason, we believe EBIT is also useful to investors as a metric in their investment decisions. EBIT should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, income before income taxes as determined in accordance with GAAP, since EBIT omits the impact of interest and investment income or expense in determining operating performance, which represent items necessary to our continued operations, given our level of indebtedness. Nonetheless, EBIT is a key measure expected by and useful to our fixed income investors, rating agencies and the banking community all of whom believe, and we concur, that this measure is critical to the capital markets' analysis of our segments' core operating performance. We also evaluate EBIT because it is clear that movements in EBIT impact our ability to attract financing. Our underwriters and bankers consistently require inclusion of this measure in offering memoranda in conjunction with any debt underwriting or bank financing. EBIT may not be indicative of our historical operating results, nor is it meant to be predictive of potential future results.
(d) Reflects restructuring and other charges, which have been incurred in relation to our Margin Acceleration Plan ("MAP to Growth") and our Margin Achievement Plan ("MAP 2025"), together MAP initiatives, as follows:

"Inventory-related charges," & "Accelerated expense - other," & inventory write-offs related to the discontinuation of certain product lines ("Discontinued product lines") which have been recorded in Cost of Sales;
"Headcount reductions, impairments, closures of facilities and related costs as well as the loss on the divestiture of a non-core service business within our PCG segment," which have been recorded in Restructuring Expense;
"Accelerated expense - other," "Receivable write-offs," "ERP consolidation plan," & "Professional fees," which have been recorded in Selling, General & Administrative Expenses.
(e) Reflects the gain associated with post-closing adjustments for the sale of the furniture warranty business in the SPG segment which has been recorded in Selling, General & Administrative Expenses.
(f) Business interruption insurance recovery at our Consumer segment related to lost sales and incremental costs incurred during fiscal 2021 and 2022 as a result of an explosion at the plant of a significant alkyd resin supplier, which has been recorded in Selling, General & Administrative Expenses.
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION  
RECONCILIATION OF "REPORTED" TO "ADJUSTED" AMOUNTS  
(Unaudited)  
   
Three Months Ended
August 31, August 31,

2023

2022

   
Reconciliation of Reported Earnings per Diluted Share to Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share (All amounts presented after-tax):  
Reported Earnings per Diluted Share

$

1.56

 

$

1.31

 
MAP initiatives (d)

 

0.19

 

 

0.12

 
(Gain) on sale of a business (e)

 

(0.01

)

 

-

 
Business interruption insurance recovery (f)

 

(0.06

)

 

-

 
Investment returns (g)

 

(0.04

)

 

0.04

 
Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share (h)

$

1.64

 

$

1.47

 
   
(d) Reflects restructuring and other charges, which have been incurred in relation to our Margin Acceleration Plan ("MAP to Growth") and our Margin Achievement Plan ("MAP 2025"), together MAP initiatives, as follows:

"Inventory-related charges," & "Accelerated expense - other," & inventory write-offs related to the discontinuation of certain product lines ("Discontinued product lines") which have been recorded in Cost of Sales;
"Headcount reductions, impairments, closures of facilities and related costs as well as the loss on the divestiture of a non-core service business within our PCG segment," which have been recorded in Restructuring Expense;
"Accelerated expense - other," "Receivable write-offs," "ERP consolidation plan," & "Professional fees," which have been recorded in Selling, General & Administrative Expenses.
(e) Reflects the gain associated with post-closing adjustments for the sale of the furniture warranty business in the SPG segment which has been recorded in Selling, General & Administrative Expenses.
(f) Business interruption insurance recovery at our Consumer segment related to lost sales and incremental costs incurred during fiscal 2021 and 2022 as a result of an explosion at the plant of a significant alkyd resin supplier, which has been recorded in Selling, General & Administrative Expenses.
(g) Investment returns include realized net gains and losses on sales of investments and unrealized net gains and losses on equity securities, which are adjusted due to their inherent volatility. Management does not consider these gains and losses, which cannot be predicted with any level of certainty, to be reflective of the Company's core business operations.
(h) Adjusted Diluted EPS is provided for the purpose of adjusting diluted earnings per share for items impacting earnings that are not considered by management to be indicative of ongoing operations.
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
IN THOUSANDS
(Unaudited)
 
August 31, 2023 August 31, 2022 May 31, 2023
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents

$

240,586

 

$

197,574

 

$

215,787

 

Trade accounts receivable

 

1,475,470

 

 

1,454,641

 

 

1,552,522

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

(56,584

)

 

(46,775

)

 

(49,482

)

Net trade accounts receivable

 

1,418,886

 

 

1,407,866

 

 

1,503,040

 

Inventories

 

1,117,441

 

 

1,339,954

 

 

1,135,496

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

335,065

 

 

342,294

 

 

329,845

 

Total current assets

 

3,111,978

 

 

3,287,688

 

 

3,184,168

 

Property, Plant and Equipment, at Cost

 

2,372,532

 

 

2,135,573

 

 

2,332,916

 

Allowance for depreciation

 

(1,127,209

)

 

(1,036,199

)

 

(1,093,440

)

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

1,245,323

 

 

1,099,374

 

 

1,239,476

 

Other Assets
Goodwill

 

1,300,833

 

 

1,333,066

 

 

1,293,588

 

Other intangible assets, net of amortization

 

541,994

 

 

586,204

 

 

554,991

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

324,655

 

 

296,101

 

 

329,582

 

Deferred income taxes

 

19,907

 

 

16,450

 

 

15,470

 

Other

 

170,587

 

 

184,105

 

 

164,729

 

Total other assets

 

2,357,976

 

 

2,415,926

 

 

2,358,360

 

Total Assets

$

6,715,277

 

$

6,802,988

 

$

6,782,004

 

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable

$

684,075

 

$

785,984

 

$

680,938

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

6,885

 

 

303,387

 

 

178,588

 

Accrued compensation and benefits

 

170,333

 

 

165,796

 

 

257,328

 

Accrued losses

 

28,753

 

 

26,160

 

 

26,470

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

378,601

 

 

367,920

 

 

347,477

 

Total current liabilities

 

1,268,647

 

 

1,649,247

 

 

1,490,801

 

Long-Term Liabilities
Long-term debt, less current maturities

 

2,498,426

 

 

2,534,108

 

 

2,505,221

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

279,632

 

 

255,625

 

 

285,524

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

287,087

 

 

285,634

 

 

267,111

 

Deferred income taxes

 

98,649

 

 

80,772

 

 

90,347

 

Total long-term liabilities

 

3,163,794

 

 

3,156,139

 

 

3,148,203

 

Total liabilities

 

4,432,441

 

 

4,805,386

 

 

4,639,004

 

Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock; none issued

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

Common stock (outstanding 128,962; 129,099; 128,766)

 

1,290

 

 

1,291

 

 

1,288

 

Paid-in capital

 

1,133,941

 

 

1,105,211

 

 

1,124,825

 

Treasury stock, at cost

 

(812,041

)

 

(754,477

)

 

(784,463

)

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)

 

(593,189

)

 

(612,905

)

 

(604,935

)

Retained earnings

 

2,551,142

 

 

2,256,939

 

 

2,404,125

 

Total RPM International Inc. stockholders' equity

 

2,281,143

 

 

1,996,059

 

 

2,140,840

 

Noncontrolling interest

 

1,693

 

 

1,543

 

 

2,160

 

Total equity

 

2,282,836

 

 

1,997,602

 

 

2,143,000

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

$

6,715,277

 

$

6,802,988

 

$

6,782,004

 

 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
IN THOUSANDS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
August 31, August 31,

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income

$

201,313

 

$

169,279

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization

 

43,539

 

 

38,416

 

Deferred income taxes

 

2,295

 

 

(1,919

)

Stock-based compensation expense

 

9,118

 

 

9,062

 

Net (gain) loss on marketable securities

 

(6,451

)

 

6,606

 

Net loss on sales of assets and businesses

 

3,263

 

 

-

 

Other

 

5,100

 

 

111

 

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect from purchases and sales of businesses:
Decrease (increase) in receivables

 

87,712

 

 

(266

)

Decrease (increase) in inventory

 

22,281

 

 

(148,188

)

(Increase) in prepaid expenses and other current and long-term assets

 

(14,277

)

 

(36,021

)

Increase in accounts payable

 

18,840

 

 

15,113

 

(Decrease) in accrued compensation and benefits

 

(88,460

)

 

(92,970

)

Increase in accrued losses

 

2,211

 

 

1,873

 

Increase in other accrued liabilities

 

72,726

 

 

62,459

 

Cash Provided By Operating Activities

 

359,210

 

 

23,555

 

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures

 

(52,201

)

 

(57,818

)

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

 

(4,026

)

 

(36,373

)

Purchase of marketable securities

 

(16,235

)

 

(6,440

)

Proceeds from sales of marketable securities

 

9,443

 

 

4,116

 

Other

 

1,502

 

 

80

 

Cash (Used For) Investing Activities

 

(61,517

)

 

(96,435

)

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Additions to long-term and short-term debt

 

852

 

 

250,051

 

Reductions of long-term and short-term debt

 

(193,085

)

 

(75,264

)

Cash dividends

 

(54,065

)

 

(51,420

)

Repurchases of common stock

 

(12,500

)

 

(25,000

)

Shares of common stock returned for taxes

 

(14,833

)

 

(12,430

)

Payments of acquisition-related contingent consideration

 

-

 

 

(3,705

)

Other

 

(712

)

 

(2,487

)

Cash (Used For) Provided By Financing Activities

 

(274,343

)

 

79,745

 

 
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and
Cash Equivalents

 

1,449

 

 

(10,963

)

 
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

24,799

 

 

(4,098

)

 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period

 

215,787

 

 

201,672

 

 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

$

240,586

 

$

197,574

 

 

Matt Schlarb, 330-220-6064
Senior Director of Investor Relations
mschlarb@rpminc.com.

Source: RPM International Inc.
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