Carlisle Companies Inc: Form 10-Q for the period ended Mar 31, 2024

Carlisle Companies Incorporated (“Carlisle”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative building envelope products and solutions for more energy efficient buildings. Through our building products businesses, Carlisle Construction Materials ("CCM") and Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies ("CWT"), and family of leading brands, we deliver innovative, labor-reducing and environmentally responsible products and solutions to customers through the Carlisle Experience. Carlisle is committed to generating superior stockholder returns and maintaining a balanced capital deployment approach, including investments in our businesses, strategic acquisitions, share repurchases and continued dividend increases.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") is designed to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of Company management. All references to "Notes" refer to our Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Executive Overview

We were pleased with our overall sales growth and margin expansion during the first quarter of 2024, which reinforces the underlying themes and key strategies we have outlined in Vision 2030. While still early in the year, we believe our general market feedback indicates the overall construction markets in which we participate will have a productive 2024 season. Re-roofing activity from pent-up demand, favorable weather conditions fostering healthy construction activity and normalized customer inventory levels all positively impacted our first quarter efforts. We are pleased that the margin expansion delivered in the second half of 2023 continued into the first quarter of 2024, as we benefit from synergies from the integration of Henry Company LLC ("Henry"), our on-going Carlisle Operating System ("COS") initiatives and operating efficiencies on higher volumes. Pricing continues to be in-line with our expectations, and we are optimistic on pricing for the balance of the year based on the recent price increases in the industry.

After announcing our Vision 2030 plan in December 2023, we took the final step in delivering on our commitment to becoming a pure play building products company in January 2024 with our announced signing of a definitive agreement to sell Carlisle Interconnect Technologies ("CIT") to Amphenol Corporation for approximately $2.0 billion. Furthermore, in March 2024, we announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire MTL Holdings LLC ("MTL"), a specialty manufacturer of high-performance metal edge and wall systems. Both actions reinforce our commitment to our pure play building products strategy, our philosophy of superior capital allocation and ultimately driving best-in-class return on invested capital. We are very excited with the planned acquisition of MTL, which we believe aligns seamlessly with Carlisle’s Vision 2030 strategy to invest in and enhance our building envelope product portfolio.

In the first three months of 2024, we used cash generated from operations to return $41.5 million to stockholders in the form of cash dividends and repurchased $150.0 million of shares, adding to our cumulative share repurchases since 2017 of nearly $3.3 billion. As of March 31, 2024, we had 6.9 million shares available for repurchase under our share repurchase program. We also invested $32.5 million into our businesses in the form of capital expenditures to drive innovation and the Carlisle Experience.

As we move through the rest of 2024, we are excited to continue to share the Vision 2030 story and discuss the value creation opportunity unlocked by our transition to a pure play building products portfolio. As mentioned earlier, our first quarter performance demonstrated many of the themes we discussed in our Vision 2030 presentation, including being well positioned to leverage mega-trends in energy efficiency, labor savings, and growing re-roof demand within the building envelope marketplace.

Summary of Financial Results

(in millions, except per share amounts and percentages)

(1) Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin are intended to provide investors and others with information about Carlisle's and our segments' performance without the effect of items that, by their nature, tend to obscure core operating results due to potential variability across periods based on the timing, frequency and magnitude of such items. Refer to Non-GAAP Financial Measures in this MD&A for more information about, and a detailed reconciliation of, these items.

Consolidated Results of Operations

Revenues

(in millions, except percentages)

Revenues increased in the first quarter of 2024 primarily reflecting higher sales in our non-residential construction end market of $203.1 million, as continued inventory normalization and growing re-roof activity led to healthy construction activity.

Gross Margin

(in millions, except percentages)

Gross margin percentage (gross margin expressed as a percentage of revenues) increased in the first quarter of 2024, driven primarily by higher sales volume at our CCM segment.

Selling and Administrative Expenses

(in millions, except percentages)

Selling and administrative expenses increased in the first quarter of 2024 primarily driven by higher wage and benefit costs of $12.6 million and increased sales and marketing expenses of $8.2 million due to increased commissions expense as a result of higher sales volumes.

Research and Development Expenses

(in millions, except percentages)

Research and development expenses were higher in the first quarter of 2024, primarily reflecting higher new product development expenses of $2.1 million at our CCM segment and $0.2 million at our CWT segment. The increase in research and development is consistent with a key pillar of Vision 2030 to drive innovation with a commitment to investing in the creation of new products and solutions that add value through advancements in sustainability, and energy and labor efficiencies.

Other Operating (Income) Expense, net

(in millions, except percentages)

The change in other operating (income) expense, net, primarily reflected a $0.1 million gain on sale of fixed assets in the first quarter of 2024 compared to a $3.9 million loss on sale of fixed assets in the first quarter of 2023.

Operating Income

(in millions, except percentages)

Refer to Segment Results of Operations within this MD&A for further information related to segment operating income results.

Interest Expense, net

(in millions, except percentages)

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, decreased in the first quarter of 2024 primarily reflecting lower long-term debt balances associated with the redemption of $300.0 million of our 0.55% unsecured senior notes in September 2023. Refer to Note 12 for further information on our long-term debt.

Interest Income

(in millions, except percentages)

Interest income increased during the first quarter of 2024 primarily reflecting higher yields and a higher invested cash balance.

Other Non-operating Income, net

(in millions, except percentages)

Other non-operating income, net, decreased in the first quarter of 2024 primarily reflecting unfavorable changes in foreign currencies against the U.S. Dollar of $0.8 million and pension assets of $0.3 million, partially offset by favorable changes to Rabbi Trust investments of $0.5 million.

Income Taxes

(in millions, except percentages)

The increase in provision for income taxes on continuing operations for the first three months of 2024 primarily reflects higher pre-tax income. The effective tax rate on continuing operations the first three months of 2024 was 20.4%. The year-to-date provision for income taxes included taxes on earnings at an anticipated rate of 23.7% and a tax benefit of $7.1 million of discrete activity primarily related to excess tax benefits from employee stock compensation.

The effective income tax rate on continuing operations for the first three months of 2023 was 22.2%.

Income from Discontinued Operations

(in millions)

Income from discontinued operations for the first quarter of 2024 primarily reflects operating results from the CIT business compared to operating results from the CIT and CFT businesses in the first quarter of 2023. Refer to Note 5 for further information on our discontinued operations.

Segment Results of Operations

Carlisle Construction Materials

This segment produces a complete line of premium energy-efficient single-ply roofing products and warranted roof systems and accessories for the commercial building industry, including ethylene propylene diene monomer ("EPDM"), thermoplastic polyolefin ("TPO") and polyvinyl chloride ("PVC") membrane, polyisocyanurate ("polyiso") insulation, and engineered metal roofing and wall panel systems for commercial and residential buildings.

(in millions, except percentages)

(1) Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin are intended to provide investors and others with information about Carlisle's and our segments' performance without the effect of items that, by their nature, tend to obscure core operating results due to potential variability across periods based on the timing, frequency and magnitude of such items. Refer to Non-GAAP Financial Measures in this MD&A for more information about, and a detailed reconciliation of, these items.

CCM’s revenue increase in the first quarter of 2024 primarily reflected higher sales in the non-residential end market of $195.4 million driven by inventory normalization and growing re-roof activity benefiting from pent-up demand. CCM’s operating margin and adjusted EBITDA margin increase in the first quarter of 2024 primarily reflected higher sales volume.

Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies

This segment produces building envelope solutions that drive energy efficiency and sustainability in commercial and residential applications. Products include high-performance waterproofing and moisture protection products, protective roofing underlayments, fully integrated liquid and sheet applied air/vapor barriers, sealants/primers and flashing systems, roof coatings and mastics, spray polyurethane foam and coating systems for a wide variety of thermal protection applications and other premium polyurethane products, block-molded expanded polystyrene insulation, engineered products for HVAC applications, and premium products for a variety of industrial and surfacing applications.

(in millions, except percentages)

(1) Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin are intended to provide investors and others with information about Carlisle's and our segments' performance without the effect of items that, by their nature, tend to obscure core operating results due to potential variability across periods based on the timing, frequency and magnitude of such items. Refer to Non-GAAP Financial Measures in this MD&A for more information about, and a detailed reconciliation of, these items.

CWT’s revenue was relatively flat in the first quarter of 2024. CWT’s operating margin and adjusted EBITDA margin increases in the first quarter of 2024 primarily reflected efficiencies gained through continued realized synergies from the Henry acquisition, targeted restructuring efforts and continued implementation of COS.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

A summary of our cash and cash equivalents by region follows:

(in millions)

We maintain liquidity sources primarily consisting of cash and cash equivalents as well as availability under our credit facilities. In the near term, cash on hand is our primary source of liquidity. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents compared to December 31, 2023, is primarily related to cash used on share repurchases, payment of dividends to stockholders and capital expenditures, partially offset by cash generated from operations.

In certain countries our cash is subject to local laws and regulations that require government approval for conversion of such cash to U.S. Dollars, as well as for transfer of such cash, both temporarily and permanently outside of that jurisdiction. In addition, upon permanent transfer of cash outside of certain jurisdictions, primarily in Canada, we may be subject to withholding taxes, and as such we have accrued $6.0 million in anticipation of those taxes as of March 31, 2024.

We believe we have sufficient cash on hand, availability under our credit facilities and operating cash flows to meet our anticipated business requirements for at least the next 12 months. At the discretion of management, the Company may use available cash on capital expenditures, dividends, common stock repurchases, acquisitions and strategic investments.

We also anticipate we will have sufficient cash on hand, availability under our credit facilities and operating cash flows to meet our anticipated long-term business requirements and to pay outstanding principal balances of our existing notes by the respective maturity dates. Another potential source of liquidity is access to public capital markets, subject to market conditions. We may access the capital markets for a variety of reasons, including to repay the outstanding balances of our outstanding debt and fund acquisitions. Refer to Note 12.

Sources and Uses of Cash and Cash Equivalents

(in millions)

Operating Activities

We generated operating cash flows of $163.5 million for the first three months of 2024 (including working capital uses of $91.4 million), compared with $149.6 million for the first three months of 2023 (including working capital uses of $33.7 million). Higher operating cash flows of $13.9 million for the first three months of 2024 primarily reflected higher income from continuing operations of $87.3 million, offset by higher working capital uses of $57.7 million. Working capital uses related to a decrease in cash from accounts receivable of $187.4 million, reflecting higher sales volumes, and inventory investments of $23.9 million, partially offset by an increase in cash from accounts payable of $78.7 million, reflecting a larger inventory build heading into the construction season, and accrued expenses of $85.4 million, reflecting lower payments in the quarter for customer incentives and rebates and cash bonuses related to 2023 performance.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities of $32.0 million for the first three months of 2024 primarily reflected capital expenditures of $32.5 million. Cash used in investing activities of $31.7 million for the first three months of 2023 primarily reflected capital expenditures of $40.2 million, partially offset by the sale of equipment of $8.0 million.

Financing Activities

Cash used in financing activities of $166.1 million in the first three months of 2024 primarily reflected share repurchases of $150.0 million and cash dividend payments of $41.5 million, reflecting the increased quarterly dividend of $0.85 per share, partially offset by net proceeds of $26.3 million from the exercising of stock options. Cash used in financing activities of $94.8 million during the first three months of 2023 primarily reflected share repurchases of $50.0 million and cash dividend payments of $38.9 million.

Debt Instruments

Revolving Credit Facility

During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we had no borrowings or repayments under our Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had no outstanding balance and $1.0 billion available for use under our Company's Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.

On April 3, 2024, the Company and Carlisle, LLC, as co-borrowers, entered into a Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto. The Revolving Credit Agreement provides for a $1.0 billion unsecured revolving line of credit with a maturity date of April 3, 2029 and amends and restates the Company's Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, which was scheduled to expire on February 5, 2025. Refer to Note 16 for further information on the Revolving Credit Agreement.

Debt Covenants

We are required to meet various covenants and limitations under our senior notes and credit facilities, including certain leverage ratios, interest coverage ratios and limits on outstanding debt balances held by certain subsidiaries. We were in compliance with all covenants and limitations as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Refer to Note 12 for further information on our debt instruments.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

EBIT, Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin

Earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), adjusted EBIT, adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") and adjusted EBITDA margin are intended to provide investors and others with information about our performance and our segments' performance without the effect of items that, by their nature, tend to obscure core operating results due to potential variability across periods based on the timing, frequency and magnitude of such items. As a result, management believes that these measures enhance the ability of investors to analyze trends in our business and evaluate our performance relative to similarly-situated companies. This information differs from net income, operating income, and operating margin determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance determined in accordance with GAAP. Our and our segments' EBIT, adjusted EBIT, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin follows. These non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

(in millions, except percentages)

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(in millions, except percentages)

(1) Includes other non-operating expense (income), net, which may be presented in separate line items on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.

(in millions, except percentages)

(1) Includes other non-operating expense (income), net, which may be presented in separate line items on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.

Outlook

Our expectations for segment and total revenues for 2024, compared to 2023 follows:

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Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally use words such as "expect," "foresee," "anticipate," "believe," "project," "should," "estimate," "will," "plans," "intends," "forecast," and similar expressions, and reflect our expectations concerning the future. Such statements are made based on known events and circumstances at the time of publication and, as such, are subject in the future to unforeseen risks and uncertainties. It is possible that our future performance may differ materially from current expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements, due to a variety of factors such as: increasing price and product/service competition by foreign and domestic competitors, including new entrants; technological developments and changes; the ability to continue to introduce competitive new products and services on a timely, cost-effective basis; our mix of products/services; increases in raw material costs that cannot be recovered in product pricing; domestic and foreign governmental and public policy changes including environmental and industry regulations; the ability to meet our goals relating to our intended reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, including our net zero commitments; threats associated with and efforts to combat terrorism; protection and validity of patent and other intellectual property rights; the identification of strategic acquisition targets and our successful completion of any transaction and integration of our strategic acquisitions; our successful completion of strategic dispositions; the cyclical nature of our businesses; the impact of information technology, cybersecurity or data security breaches at our businesses or third parties; the outcome of pending and future litigation and governmental proceedings; the emergence or continuation of widespread health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic, including, for example, expectations regarding their impact on our businesses, including on customer demand, supply chains and distribution systems, production, our ability to maintain appropriate labor levels, our ability to ship products to our customers, our future results, or our full-year financial outlook; and the other factors discussed in the reports we file with or furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. In addition, such statements could be affected by general industry and market conditions and growth rates, the condition of the financial and credit markets and general domestic and international economic conditions, including inflation and interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations. Further, any conflict in the international arena, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine and war in the Middle East, may adversely affect general market conditions and our future performance. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which that statement is made, and we undertake no duty to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances, including unanticipated events, after the date on which that statement is made, unless otherwise required by law. New factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all of those factors, nor can it assess the impact of each of those factors on the business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.

There have been no material changes in the Company’s market risk for the three months ended March 31, 2024. For additional information, refer to "PART II—Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 ("2023 Annual Report on Form10-K).

a. Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. Under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the Company carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Based upon that evaluation and as of March 31, 2024, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

b. Changes in internal controls. During the first quarter of 2024, there were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

There have been no material changes in the Company's risk factors disclosed in "PART I—Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.