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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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): September 14, 2016
 
APOGEE ENTERPRISES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
  
 
 
 
 
 
Minnesota
 
0-6365
 
41-0919654
(State or other
jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
(Commission
File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
4400 West 78th Street, Suite 520, Minneapolis, Minnesota
 
55435
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (952) 835-1874
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
 
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:
¨
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
¨
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¨
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ITEM 2.02
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On September 14, 2016, Apogee Enterprises, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2017. A copy of this press release is furnished (not filed) as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
ITEM 9.01
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release issued by Apogee Enterprises, Inc. dated September 14, 2016.





SIGNATURES
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.
 
 
 
 
APOGEE ENTERPRISES, INC.
 
 
By:
 
/s/ James S. Porter
 
 
James S. Porter
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Dated: September 15, 2016






EXHIBIT INDEX
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exhibit Number
  
Description
 
 
 
99.1

  
Press Release issued by Apogee Enterprises, Inc. dated September 14, 2016.


Exhibit

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APOGEE DELIVERS STRONG FY17 Q2 GROWTH; RAISES EPS GUIDANCE
Revenues up 16%
Operating margin up 260 basis points
EPS up 54%
FY17 outlook: ~10% revenue growth; EPS range raised to $2.80-$2.90

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (September 14, 2016) - Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:APOG) today announced fiscal 2017 second-quarter results. Apogee provides distinctive solutions for enclosing commercial buildings and framing art.

FY17 SECOND QUARTER VS. PRIOR-YEAR PERIOD
Revenues of $278.5 million were up 16 percent.
Operating income of $33.0 million was up 47 percent.
Operating margin was 11.9 percent, up 260 basis points.
Earnings per share of $0.77 were up 54 percent.
Backlog of $447.7 million was down 13 percent.
Cash and short-term investments were $94.6 million.

COMMENTARY
“Second quarter results were outstanding, as we delivered record quarterly revenues, operating margin and earnings per share - revenues grew 16 percent to $279 million, the operating margin of 11.9 percent was up 260 basis points, and earnings per share of $0.77 increased 54 percent,” said Joseph F. Puishys, Apogee chief executive officer. “The strength we are seeing in our non-residential construction end markets is evident in the results from our architectural segments. All three architectural segments grew revenues and operating income, with operating margins all increasing more than 200 basis points.

“We continue to see strong non-residential construction market conditions and order activity, and have extensive visibility to future work, giving us confidence in our outlook for fiscal 2017 and beyond,” he said. “Backlog grew both sequentially and year on year in our architectural glass and framing systems segments combined. The decline in the consolidated backlog resulted from the inconsistent timing of committed architectural services segment projects progressing to signed contracts in the quarter. This business continues to have an impressive pipeline of active bids. As we’ve stated for some time, the architectural services projects business has uneven quarter-to-quarter revenues and backlog.

“With our strong operational performance in healthy commercial construction markets, we are once again increasing our earnings per share outlook range for fiscal 2017 to $2.80 to $2.90, up from $2.70 to $2.85,” said Puishys.



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FY17 SECOND-QUARTER SEGMENT AND OPERATING RESULTS VS. PRIOR-YEAR PERIOD

Architectural Glass
Revenues of $99.2 million were up 7 percent, on U.S. volume growth and improved pricing and mix.
Operating income grew to $9.6 million, up 43 percent.
Operating margin expanded 240 basis points to 9.7 percent, on improved productivity, and pricing and mix, as well as volume growth.

Architectural Services
Revenues of $77.7 million were up 49 percent, as project timing drove high revenue levels in the quarter.
Operating income more than tripled to $6.2 million.
Operating margin expanded 530 basis points to 8.0 percent, due to leverage on strong volume at better project margins and good project execution.

Architectural Framing Systems
Revenues of $92.2 million were up 14 percent, on volume growth in all four businesses, along with improved pricing and mix.
Operating income grew to $13.0 million, up 34 percent.
Operating margin expanded 210 basis points to 14.1 percent, as a result of improved operational performance, volume growth and lower material costs.

Large-Scale Optical Technologies
Revenues of $21.3 million were down 5 percent, due to timing of customer orders.
Operating income of $5.0 million was down 10 percent.
Operating margin was 23.7 percent, compared to 25.1 percent, due to lower volume and new market investments; operational performance remains strong.

Consolidated Backlog
Backlog of $447.7 million was down 13 percent from $511.9 million in the prior-year period, and down 12 percent from the backlog of $509.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2017.
Approximately $281 million, or 63 percent, of the backlog is expected to be delivered in the current fiscal year; and approximately $167 million, or 37 percent, in fiscal 2018.

Financial Condition
Cash and short-term investments, including restricted cash, totaled $94.6 million, compared to $90.6 million at the end of fiscal 2016.
Non-cash working capital was $86.5 million, compared to $68.8 million at the end of fiscal 2016.
Capital expenditures year to date were $31.5 million, compared to $19.4 million in the prior-year period.
Debt was $20.4 million, compared to $20.4 million at the end of fiscal 2016. All the debt is long-term, low-interest industrial revenue bonds.
Depreciation and amortization year to date was $16.0 million.




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FY17 OUTLOOK
“For fiscal 2017, we expect continued top- and bottom-line growth, based on our backlog, commitments and bidding activity,” said Puishys. “We are increasing our earnings per share outlook range for the year to $2.80 to $2.90, from $2.70 to $2.85, as a result of solid operational performance and productivity driven by our Lean initiative, as well as continued market strength. We are maintaining our outlook for revenue growth of approximately 10 percent.

“Apogee expects mid-single digit U.S. commercial construction market growth in fiscal 2017, as market activity, the Architecture Billings Index, office employment and office vacancy rates all show positive momentum,” he said. “With our internal market visibility and external metrics moving in the right direction, we see sustained U.S. non-residential market growth at least through fiscal 2020.”

Puishys said that fiscal 2017 capital expenditures are anticipated to be approximately $70 million, increased from the prior outlook of $60 million, as Apogee invests primarily to increase capabilities and productivity. Gross margin is expected to be approximately 26.5 percent and operating margin approximately 11.3 percent.

“Longer term, we are reaffirming that our strategies to grow through new geographies, new products and new markets, along with our backlog, bidding activity and focus on better project selection, productivity and operational improvements, support our fiscal 2018 goals of a 12 to 13 percent operating margin on revenues of $1.2 to $1.3 billion,” Puishys said.

TELECONFERENCE AND SIMULTANEOUS WEBCAST
Apogee will host a teleconference and webcast at 9 a.m. Central Time tomorrow, September 15. To participate in the teleconference, call (866) 525-3151 toll free or (330) 863-3393 international, access code 63474098. To listen to the live conference call over the internet, go to the Apogee web site at http://www.apog.com and click on investors, then overview and then the webcast link on that page. The webcast also will be archived for replay on the company’s web site.

ABOUT APOGEE ENTERPRISES
Apogee Enterprises, Inc., headquartered in Minneapolis, is a leader in technologies involving the design and development of value-added glass products and services. The company is organized in four segments, with three of the segments serving the commercial construction market:
Architectural Glass segment consists of Viracon, the leading fabricator of coated, high-performance architectural glass for global markets.
Architectural Services segment consists of Harmon, Inc., one of the largest U.S. full-service building glass installation companies.
Architectural Framing Systems segment businesses design, engineer, fabricate and finish the aluminum frames for window, curtainwall and storefront systems that comprise the outside skin of buildings. Businesses in this segment are: Wausau Window and Wall Systems, a manufacturer of custom aluminum window systems and curtainwall; Tubelite, a fabricator of aluminum storefront, entrance and curtainwall products; Alumicor, a fabricator of aluminum storefront, entrance, curtainwall and window products for Canadian markets; and Linetec, a paint and anodizing finisher of window frames and PVC shutters.
Large-Scale Optical segment consists of Tru Vue, a value-added glass and acrylic manufacturer primarily for the custom picture framing market.

USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
This news release and other financial communications may contain the following non-GAAP measures:
Constant currency revenue excludes the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency on Apogee’s international operations. The company believes providing constant currency information provides valuable supplemental information regarding our results of operations, consistent with how we evaluate our



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performance. Constant currency percentages are calculated by converting prior-period local currency results using the current period exchange rates and comparing these converted amounts to current period reported results.
Backlog represents the dollar amount of revenues Apogee expects to recognize in the near-term from firm contracts or orders. The company uses backlog as one of the metrics to evaluate near-term sales trends in our business.
Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities, minus capital expenditures. The company considers this measure an indication of the financial strength of the company.
Non-cash working capital is defined as current assets, excluding cash and short-term securities, less current liabilities, excluding current portion of long-term debt. The company considers this a useful metric in measuring working capital management over time.
Days working capital is defined as average working capital (current assets less current liabilities) multiplied by the number of days in the period and then divided by net sales in the period. This is considered a useful metric in monitoring our performance in managing working capital.

Apogee believes that these non-GAAP measures provide enhanced transparency with respect to revenue growth, cash management and operational management. These non-GAAP measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative to, the reported financial results of the company prepared in accordance with GAAP. Other companies may calculate these measures differently than Apogee, limiting the usefulness of the measure for comparison with other companies.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The discussion above contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect Apogee management’s expectations or beliefs as of the date of this release. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All forward-looking statements are qualified by factors that may affect the operating results of the company, including the following: (A) global economic conditions and the cyclical nature of the North American and Latin American commercial construction industries, which impact our three architectural segments, and consumer confidence and the conditions of the U.S. economy, which impact our large-scale optical segment; (B) fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; (C) actions of new and existing competitors; (D) ability to effectively utilize and increase production capacity; (E) product performance, reliability and quality issues; (F) project management and installation issues that could result in losses on individual contracts; (G) changes in consumer and customer preference, or architectural trends and building codes; (H) dependence on a relatively small number of customers in certain business segments; (I) revenue and operating results that could differ from market expectations; (J) self-insurance risk related to a material product liability or other event for which the company is liable; (K) dependence on information technology systems and information security threats; (L) cost of compliance with and changes in environmental regulations; (M) interruptions in glass supply; and (N) loss of key personnel and inability to source sufficient labor. The company cautions investors that actual future results could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, and that other factors may in the future prove to be important in affecting the company’s results of operations. New factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for management to predict all such factors, nor can it assess the impact of each such factor on the business or the extent to which any factor, or a combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. For a more detailed explanation of the foregoing and other risks and uncertainties, see Item 1A of the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 27, 2016.

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Apogee Enterprises, Inc. & Subsidiaries
Consolidated Condensed Statement of Income
(Unaudited)
 
Thirteen
 
Thirteen
 
 
 
Twenty-Six
 
Twenty-Six
 
 
 
Weeks Ended
 
Weeks Ended
 
%
 
Weeks Ended
 
Weeks Ended
 
%
Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts
August 27, 2016
 
August 29, 2015
 
Change
 
August 27, 2016
 
August 29, 2015
 
Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
278,455

 
$
240,754

 
16
 %
 
$
526,335

 
$
480,716

 
9
 %
Cost of sales
205,924

 
184,055

 
12
 %
 
389,377

 
368,429

 
6
 %
     Gross profit
72,531

 
56,699

 
28
 %
 
136,958

 
112,287

 
22
 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses
39,483

 
34,276

 
15
 %
 
77,661

 
71,640

 
8
 %
     Operating income
33,048

 
22,423

 
47
 %
 
59,297

 
40,647

 
46
 %
Interest income
252

 
267

 
(6
)%
 
528

 
504

 
5
 %
Interest expense
188

 
150

 
25
 %
 
345

 
318

 
8
 %
Other income (expense), net
254

 
(93
)
 
   N/M

 
509

 
(43
)
 
   N/M

     Earnings before income taxes
33,366

 
22,447

 
49
 %
 
59,989

 
40,790

 
47
 %
Income tax expense
10,969

 
7,687

 
43
 %
 
19,870

 
13,904

 
43
 %
     Net earnings
$
22,397

 
$
14,760

 
52
 %
 
$
40,119

 
$
26,886

 
49
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share - basic
$
0.78

 
$
0.51

 
53
 %
 
$
1.39

 
$
0.92

 
51
 %
Average common shares outstanding
28,891

 
29,187

 
(1
)%
 
28,797

 
29,116

 
(1
)%
Earnings per share - diluted
$
0.77

 
$
0.50

 
54
 %
 
$
1.39

 
$
0.91

 
53
 %
Average common and common equivalent shares outstanding
28,963

 
29,492

 
(2
)%
 
28,932

 
29,486

 
(2
)%
Cash dividends per common share
$
0.125

 
$
0.110

 
14
 %
 
$
0.250

 
$
0.220

 
14
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Business Segments Information
(Unaudited)
 
Thirteen
 
Thirteen
 
 
 
Twenty-Six
 
Twenty-Six
 
 
 
Weeks Ended
 
Weeks Ended
 
%
 
Weeks Ended
 
Weeks Ended
 
%
 
August 27, 2016
 
August 29, 2015
 
Change
 
August 27, 2016
 
August 29, 2015
 
Change
Net sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Architectural Glass
$
99,205

 
$
92,433

 
7
 %
 
$
192,565

 
$
193,608

 
(1
)%
Architectural Services
77,734

 
52,197

 
49
 %
 
140,554

 
107,849

 
30
 %
Architectural Framing Systems
92,229

 
80,671

 
14
 %
 
173,362

 
152,571

 
14
 %
Large-Scale Optical
21,270

 
22,444

 
(5
)%
 
41,298

 
42,663

 
(3
)%
Eliminations
(11,983
)
 
(6,991
)
 
(71
)%
 
(21,444
)
 
(15,975
)
 
(34
)%
Total
$
278,455

 
$
240,754

 
16
 %
 
$
526,335

 
$
480,716

 
9
 %
Operating income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Architectural Glass
$
9,616

 
$
6,738

 
43
 %
 
$
19,147

 
$
15,021

 
27
 %
Architectural Services
6,236

 
1,419

 
339
 %
 
9,418

 
2,361

 
299
 %
Architectural Framing Systems
13,001

 
9,692

 
34
 %
 
23,232

 
14,953

 
55
 %
Large-Scale Optical
5,051

 
5,642

 
(10
)%
 
9,703

 
10,512

 
(8
)%
Corporate and other
(856
)
 
(1,068
)
 
20
 %
 
(2,203
)
 
(2,200
)
 
 %
Total
$
33,048

 
$
22,423

 
47
 %
 
$
59,297

 
$
40,647

 
46
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



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Apogee Enterprises, Inc. & Subsidiaries
 
 
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
August 27, 2016
 
February 27, 2016
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
358,599

 
$
336,793

 
 
Net property, plant and equipment
 
 
 
 
 
 
218,261

 
202,462

 
 
Other assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
124,747

 
118,185

 
 
Total assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
701,607

 
$
657,440

 
 
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
177,516

 
$
177,381

 
 
Long-term debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
20,400

 
20,400

 
 
Other liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
57,435

 
53,464

 
 
Shareholders' equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
446,256

 
406,195

 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
701,607

 
$
657,440

 
 

Consolidated Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
 
Twenty-Six
 
Twenty-Six
 
Weeks Ended
 
Weeks Ended
In thousands
August 27, 2016
 
August 29, 2015
 
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
40,119

 
$
26,886

Depreciation and amortization
15,955

 
15,502

Share-based compensation
2,935

 
2,414

Proceeds from new markets tax credit transaction, net of deferred costs
5,109

 

Other, net
(5,261
)
 
(6,634
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
(17,649
)
 
23,930

  Net cash provided by operating activities
41,208

 
62,098

Capital expenditures
(31,474
)
 
(19,366
)
Change in restricted cash
(16,949
)
 

Net purchases of marketable securities
(551
)
 
(53,234
)
Other, net
(331
)
 
(892
)
  Net cash used in investing activities
(49,305
)
 
(73,492
)
Dividends paid
(7,133
)
 
(6,431
)
Other, net
1,362

 
2,489

  Net cash used in financing activities
(5,771
)
 
(3,942
)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(13,868
)
 
(15,336
)
Effect of exchange rates on cash
374

 
(659
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
60,470

 
52,185

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
46,976

 
$
36,190


Contact:
Mary Ann Jackson
 
Investor Relations
 
952-487-7538
 
mjackson@apog.com 



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