Acuity Brands Reports Fiscal 2024 Second-Quarter Results
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Insights
The reported figures of Acuity Brands, Inc. indicate a mixed financial performance. While net sales have declined by 4%, the company has managed to increase its operating profit by 5.9% and its adjusted operating profit by 6.1%. This suggests effective cost management and operational efficiency, as the company has improved profitability in spite of lower sales. The increase in operating profit margin by 120 basis points and adjusted operating profit margin by 150 basis points further reinforces this view.
From an investor's perspective, the rise in diluted earnings per share (EPS) by 10.5% and adjusted diluted EPS by the same percentage is a positive sign, reflecting a stronger return on equity. However, the decline in cash flow from operations year-to-date could be a point of concern, as it may affect the company's liquidity and its ability to sustain dividend payments or invest in future growth. The stock repurchase of approximately 370,000 shares for $68 million also signals confidence by management in the intrinsic value of the company, potentially providing support to the stock price.
Examining Acuity Brands' performance within the industry, the segment performance provides additional insights. The company's main segment, ABL, saw a decline in net sales by 5.3%, yet operating profit increased by 1.9%, which could indicate a competitive pricing environment or a shift in sales mix towards higher-margin products. The ABL adjusted operating profit margin increase by 120 basis points is noteworthy, signifying that despite the sales dip, the segment is becoming more profitable.
On the other hand, the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG) segment exhibited a robust growth in net sales by 17.0%, which is substantial considering the overall sales decline. This could suggest a strategic pivot or diversification towards growth areas such as smart building technologies, which are gaining traction. The substantial increase in ISG's operating profit margin by 260 basis points and adjusted operating profit margin by 240 basis points could be indicative of successful innovation and market adoption. Stakeholders should monitor these trends for indications of the company's long-term strategic direction and market potential.
Acuity Brands' financial results must be contextualized within the broader economic environment. The decline in net sales amidst a period of potential economic headwinds could reflect broader market challenges such as reduced industrial spending or consumer caution. However, the ability to expand margins in such an environment might suggest that the company is well-positioned to weather economic downturns through strong cost controls and pricing power.
Moreover, the company's capital allocation strategy, particularly the share repurchase program, indicates a use of cash reserves for shareholder value enhancement rather than for aggressive expansion or acquisitions. This conservative approach could be seen as prudent in uncertain economic times, aiming to shore up the balance sheet and return value to shareholders. The long-term implications of these financial results will largely depend on the economic cycle and the company's ability to maintain its profitability in the face of sales volatility.
Solid Execution Continues Delivering Margin Expansion and EPS Growth
- Delivered Net Sales of
$906M , a4% Decline Compared to the Prior Year - Grew Operating Profit to
$118M , up6% Over the Prior Year; Adjusted Operating Profit of$140M , up6% Over the Prior Year - Reported Diluted EPS of
$2.84 , up11% Over the Prior Year; Adjusted Diluted EPS of$3.38 , up11% Over the Prior Year - Generated
$293M in Year-to-Date Cash Flow from Operations
ATLANTA, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) (the “Company”), a market-leading industrial technology company, announced net sales of
“Our fiscal 2024 second quarter was another quarter of solid execution,” stated Neil Ashe, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Acuity Brands, Inc. “We increased our adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating profit margin and adjusted diluted earnings per share. We generated strong free cash flow, and we allocated capital effectively to drive value.”
Operating profit was
Diluted earnings per share was
Segment Performance
Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (“ABL”)
ABL generated net sales of
ABL operating profit was
Intelligent Spaces Group (“ISG”)
ISG generated net sales of
ISG operating profit was
Cash Flow and Capital Allocation
Net cash from operating activities was
Year-to-Date, the Company repurchased approximately 370,000 shares of common stock for a total of approximately
Today's Call Details
The Company will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. (ET) today, Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Neil Ashe, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Acuity Brands, Inc. will lead the call. The conference call and earnings release can be accessed via the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.investors.acuitybrands.com. A replay of the call will also be posted to the Investor Relations website within two hours of the completion of the conference call and will be available on the website for a limited time.
About Acuity Brands
Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.
We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications. We achieve customer-focused efficiencies that allow us to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.
Acuity Brands, Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 12,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuitybrands.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This news release includes the following non-generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) financial measures: “adjusted operating profit” and “adjusted operating profit margin” for total company and by segment; “adjusted net income;” “adjusted diluted EPS;” “earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”);” and “adjusted EBITDA”. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided to enhance the reader's overall understanding of the Company's current financial performance and prospects for the future. Specifically, management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors by excluding or adjusting items for amortization of acquired intangible assets, share-based payment expense, loss on sale of business, and special charges associated with continued efforts to streamline the organization and integrate recent acquisitions.
We also provide “free cash flow” (“FCF”) to enhance the reader’s understanding of the Company’s ability to generate additional cash from its business.
Management typically adjusts for these items for internal reviews of performance and uses the above non-GAAP measures for baseline comparative operational analysis, decision making, and other activities. Management believes these non-GAAP measures provide greater comparability and enhanced visibility into the Company’s results of operations as well as comparability with many of its peers, especially those companies focused more on technology and software. Non-GAAP financial measures included in this news release should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, results prepared in accordance with GAAP.
The most directly comparable GAAP measures for adjusted operating profit and adjusted operating profit margin for total company and by segment are “operating profit” and “operating profit margin,” respectively, for total company and by segment, which include the impact of amortization of acquired intangible assets, share-based payment expense, and special charges. Adjusted operating profit margin is adjusted operating profit divided by net sales for total company and by segment. The most directly comparable GAAP measures for adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS are “net income” and “diluted EPS,” respectively, which include the impact of amortization of acquired intangible assets, loss on sale of business, share-based payment expense, and special charges. Adjusted diluted EPS is adjusted net income divided by diluted weighted average shares outstanding. The most directly comparable GAAP measure for EBITDA is “net income”, which includes the impact of net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization of acquired intangible assets. EBITDA margin is EBITDA divided by net sales for total company. The most directly comparable GAAP measure for adjusted EBITDA is “net income”, which includes the impact of net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, share-based payment expense, special charges, and miscellaneous (income) expense, net. Adjusted EBITDA margin is Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales for total company. A reconciliation of each measure to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is available in this news release.
The Company defines FCF as net cash provided by operating activities less purchases of property, plant and equipment. A calculation of this measure is available in this news release.
The Company’s non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, have limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP financial measures. Our presentation of such measures, which may include adjustments to exclude unusual or non-recurring items, should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by other unusual or non-recurring items.
Forward-Looking Information
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”). Forward-looking statements use words such as “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “indicative,” “projection,” “predict,” “plan,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “potential,” and words of similar meaning, as well as other words or expressions referencing future events, conditions, or circumstances. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Act. Statements that describe or relate to the Company’s plans, goals, intentions, strategies, or financial outlook, and statements that do not relate to historical or current fact, are examples of forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Our forward-looking statements are based on our current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions, which may not prove to be accurate, and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of our control. These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and management’s present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent annual report on Form 10-K (including, but not limited to, Part I, Item 1A Risk Factors), quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form 8-K. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect any events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Investor Contact:
Charlotte McLaughlin
Vice President, Investor Relations
(404) 853-1456
investorrelations@acuitybrands.com
Media Contact:
April Appling
Vice President, Corporate Communications
corporatecommunications@acuitybrands.com
ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions, except per-share data)
| February 29, 2024 | August 31, 2023 | ||||||
| (unaudited) | |||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 578.9 | $ | 397.9 | |||
| Accounts receivable, less reserve for doubtful accounts of | 494.9 | 555.3 | |||||
| Inventories | 375.8 | 368.5 | |||||
| Prepayments and other current assets | 97.2 | 73.5 | |||||
| Total current assets | 1,546.8 | 1,395.2 | |||||
| Property, plant, and equipment, net | 296.0 | 297.6 | |||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 76.2 | 84.1 | |||||
| Goodwill | 1,097.1 | 1,097.9 | |||||
| Intangible assets, net | 462.9 | 481.2 | |||||
| Deferred income taxes | 0.8 | 3.0 | |||||
| Other long-term assets | 46.0 | 49.5 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 3,525.8 | $ | 3,408.5 | |||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 322.4 | $ | 285.7 | |||
| Current operating lease liabilities | 19.6 | 19.7 | |||||
| Accrued compensation | 83.9 | 103.3 | |||||
| Other current liabilities | 172.0 | 186.7 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 597.9 | 595.4 | |||||
| Long-term debt | 495.9 | 495.6 | |||||
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 67.5 | 75.5 | |||||
| Accrued pension liabilities | 38.7 | 38.4 | |||||
| Deferred income taxes | 42.3 | 59.0 | |||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 133.9 | 129.2 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 1,376.2 | 1,393.1 | |||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | |||||||
| Preferred stock, | — | — | |||||
| Common stock, | 0.5 | 0.5 | |||||
| Paid-in capital | 1,087.7 | 1,066.8 | |||||
| Retained earnings | 3,686.4 | 3,505.4 | |||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (112.7 | ) | (112.6 | ) | |||
| Treasury stock, at cost, of 23.7 and 23.4 shares, respectively | (2,512.3 | ) | (2,444.7 | ) | |||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 2,149.6 | 2,015.4 | |||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 3,525.8 | $ | 3,408.5 | |||
ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per-share data)
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||
| February 29, 2024 | February 28, 2023 | February 29, 2024 | February 28, 2023 | ||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 905.9 | $ | 943.6 | $ | 1,840.6 | $ | 1,941.5 | |||||
| Cost of products sold | 493.5 | 536.9 | 999.8 | 1,118.3 | |||||||||
| Gross profit | 412.4 | 406.7 | 840.8 | 823.2 | |||||||||
| Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses | 294.3 | 295.2 | 589.8 | 595.9 | |||||||||
| Special charges | — | — | — | 6.9 | |||||||||
| Operating profit | 118.1 | 111.5 | 251.0 | 220.4 | |||||||||
| Other expense: | |||||||||||||
| Interest (income) expense, net | (0.1 | ) | 5.7 | 0.8 | 12.3 | ||||||||
| Miscellaneous expense (income), net | 0.6 | (3.7 | ) | 1.7 | 5.4 | ||||||||
| Total other expense | 0.5 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 17.7 | |||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 117.6 | 109.5 | 248.5 | 202.7 | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | 28.4 | 26.3 | 58.7 | 44.6 | |||||||||
| Net income | $ | 89.2 | $ | 83.2 | $ | 189.8 | $ | 158.1 | |||||
| Earnings per share(1): | |||||||||||||
| Basic earnings per share | $ | 2.89 | $ | 2.60 | $ | 6.13 | $ | 4.91 | |||||
| Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding | 30.864 | 32.048 | 30.940 | 32.178 | |||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | 2.84 | $ | 2.57 | $ | 6.05 | $ | 4.86 | |||||
| Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding | 31.399 | 32.386 | 31.388 | 32.545 | |||||||||
| Dividends declared per share | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.26 | |||||
(1) Earnings per share is calculated using unrounded numbers. Amounts in the table may not recalculate exactly due to rounding.
ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(In millions)
| Six Months Ended | |||||||
| February 29, 2024 | February 28, 2023 | ||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||
| Net income | $ | 189.8 | $ | 158.1 | |||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 45.6 | 48.5 | |||||
| Share-based payment expense | 23.1 | 22.0 | |||||
| Loss on the sale or disposal of property, plant, and equipment | 0.3 | — | |||||
| Asset impairment | — | 4.3 | |||||
| Loss on sale of a business | — | 11.2 | |||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures: | |||||||
| Accounts receivable | 60.1 | 142.6 | |||||
| Inventories | (4.7 | ) | 44.5 | ||||
| Prepayments and other current assets | (23.0 | ) | (1.7 | ) | |||
| Accounts payable | 39.2 | (69.1 | ) | ||||
| Other operating activities | (37.8 | ) | (54.0 | ) | |||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 292.6 | 306.4 | |||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||
| Purchases of property, plant, and equipment | (29.0 | ) | (35.6 | ) | |||
| Other investing activities | (3.7 | ) | 6.4 | ||||
| Net cash used for investing activities | (32.7 | ) | (29.2 | ) | |||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||
| Repayments on credit facility, net of borrowings | — | (18.0 | ) | ||||
| Repurchases of common stock | (67.8 | ) | (121.7 | ) | |||
| Proceeds from stock option exercises and other | 7.0 | 1.7 | |||||
| Payments of taxes withheld on net settlement of equity awards | (9.4 | ) | (12.9 | ) | |||
| Dividends paid | (8.8 | ) | (8.5 | ) | |||
| Net cash used for financing activities | (79.0 | ) | (159.4 | ) | |||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 0.1 | (2.0 | ) | ||||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 181.0 | 115.8 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 397.9 | 223.2 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 578.9 | $ | 339.0 | |||
ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
DISAGGREGATED NET SALES
(In millions)
The following tables show net sales by channel for the periods presented:
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| February 29, 2024 | February 28, 2023 | Increase (Decrease) | Percent Change | |||||||||||
| ABL: | ||||||||||||||
| Independent sales network | $ | 612.3 | $ | 635.3 | $ | (23.0 | ) | (3.6)% | ||||||
| Direct sales network | 93.0 | 94.7 | (1.7 | ) | (1.8)% | |||||||||
| Retail sales | 46.4 | 50.4 | (4.0 | ) | (7.9)% | |||||||||
| Corporate accounts | 38.1 | 54.0 | (15.9 | ) | (29.4)% | |||||||||
| Original equipment manufacturer and other | 53.7 | 56.4 | (2.7 | ) | (4.8)% | |||||||||
| Total ABL | 843.5 | 890.8 | (47.3 | ) | (5.3)% | |||||||||
| ISG | 68.1 | 58.2 | 9.9 | 17.0 | % | |||||||||
| Eliminations | (5.7 | ) | (5.4 | ) | (0.3 | ) | 5.6 | % | ||||||
| Total | $ | 905.9 | $ | 943.6 | $ | (37.7 | ) | (4.0)% | ||||||
| Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| February 29, 2024 | February 28, 2023 | Increase (Decrease) | Percent Change | |||||||||||
| ABL: | ||||||||||||||
| Independent sales network | $ | 1,237.5 | $ | 1,309.0 | $ | (71.5 | ) | (5.5)% | ||||||
| Direct sales network | 190.4 | 201.1 | (10.7 | ) | (5.3)% | |||||||||
| Retail sales | 102.0 | 100.3 | 1.7 | 1.7 | % | |||||||||
| Corporate accounts | 79.6 | 103.1 | (23.5 | ) | (22.8)% | |||||||||
| Original equipment manufacturer and other | 110.4 | 124.4 | (14.0 | ) | (11.3)% | |||||||||
| Total ABL | 1,719.9 | 1,837.9 | (118.0 | ) | (6.4)% | |||||||||
| ISG | 132.3 | 115.0 | 17.3 | 15.0 | % | |||||||||
| Eliminations | (11.6 | ) | (11.4 | ) | (0.2 | ) | 1.8 | % | ||||||
| Total | $ | 1,840.6 | $ | 1,941.5 | $ | (100.9 | ) | (5.2)% | ||||||
ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
Reconciliation of Non-U.S. GAAP Measures
The tables below reconcile certain GAAP financial measures to the corresponding non-GAAP measures for total Company as well as our reportable operating segments (in millions except per share data):
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
| February 29, 2024 | February 28, 2023 | Increase (Decrease) | Percent Change | ||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 905.9 | $ | 943.6 | $ | (37.7 | ) | (4.0 | )% | ||||||||||
| Operating profit (GAAP) | $ | 118.1 | $ | 111.5 | $ | 6.6 | 5.9 | % | |||||||||||
| Percent of net sales | 13.0 | % | 11.8 | % | 120 | bps | |||||||||||||
| Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 10.0 | 9.3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Add-back: Share-based payment expense | 12.0 | 11.3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating profit (Non-GAAP) | $ | 140.1 | $ | 132.1 | $ | 8.0 | 6.1 | % | |||||||||||
| Percent of net sales (Non-GAAP) | 15.5 | % | 14.0 | % | 150 | bps | |||||||||||||
| Net income (GAAP) | $ | 89.2 | $ | 83.2 | $ | 6.0 | 7.2 | % | |||||||||||
| Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 10.0 | 9.3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Add-back: Share-based payment expense | 12.0 | 11.3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total pre-tax adjustments to net income | 22.0 | 20.6 | |||||||||||||||||
| Income tax effects | (5.1 | ) | (4.8 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (Non-GAAP) | $ | 106.1 | $ | 99.0 | $ | 7.1 | 7.2 | % | |||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share (GAAP) | $ | 2.84 | $ | 2.57 | $ | 0.27 | 10.5 | % | |||||||||||
| Adjusted diluted earnings per share (Non-GAAP) | $ | 3.38 | $ | 3.06 | $ | 0.32 | 10.5 | % | |||||||||||
| Net income (GAAP) | $ | 89.2 | $ | 83.2 | $ | 6.0 | 7.2 | % | |||||||||||
| Percent of net sales | 9.8 | % | 8.8 | % | 100 | bps | |||||||||||||
| Interest (income) expense, net | (0.1 | ) | 5.7 | ||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 28.4 | 26.3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation | 12.9 | 12.7 | |||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 10.0 | 9.3 | |||||||||||||||||
| EBITDA (Non-GAAP) | 140.4 | 137.2 | $ | 3.2 | 2.3 | % | |||||||||||||
| Percent of net sales (Non-GAAP) | 15.5 | % | 14.5 | % | 100 | bps | |||||||||||||
| Share-based payment expense | 12.0 | 11.3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Miscellaneous expense (income), net | 0.6 | (3.7 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) | $ | 153.0 | $ | 144.8 | $ | 8.2 | 5.7 | % | |||||||||||
| Percent of net sales (Non-GAAP) | 16.9 | % | 15.3 | % | 160 | bps | |||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| ABL | February 29, 2024 | February 28, 2023 | Increase (Decrease) | Percent Change | |||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 843.5 | $ | 890.8 | $ | (47.3 | ) | (5.3)% | |||||||
| Operating profit (GAAP) | $ | 126.0 | $ | 123.6 | $ | 2.4 | 1.9 | % | |||||||
| Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 6.6 | 6.2 | |||||||||||||
| Add-back: Share-based payment expense | 3.8 | 3.5 | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating profit (Non-GAAP) | $ | 136.4 | $ | 133.3 | $ | 3.1 | 2.3 | % | |||||||
| Operating profit margin (GAAP) | 14.9 | % | 13.9 | % | 100 | bps | |||||||||
| Adjusted operating profit margin (Non-GAAP) | 16.2 | % | 15.0 | % | 120 | bps | |||||||||
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| ISG | February 29, 2024 | February 28, 2023 | Increase (Decrease) | Percent Change | ||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 68.1 | $ | 58.2 | $ | 9.9 | 17.0 | % | ||||||
| Operating profit (GAAP) | $ | 9.1 | $ | 6.3 | $ | 2.8 | 44.4 | % | ||||||
| Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 3.4 | 3.1 | ||||||||||||
| Add-back: Share-based payment expense | 1.8 | 1.4 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating profit (Non-GAAP) | $ | 14.3 | $ | 10.8 | $ | 3.5 | 32.4 | % | ||||||
| Operating profit margin (GAAP) | 13.4 | % | 10.8 | % | 260 | bps | ||||||||
| Adjusted operating profit margin (Non-GAAP) | 21.0 | % | 18.6 | % | 240 | bps | ||||||||
| (In millions, except per share data) | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
| February 29, 2024 | February 28, 2023 | Increase (Decrease) | Percent Change | ||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 1,840.6 | $ | 1,941.5 | $ | (100.9 | ) | (5.2 | )% | ||||||||||
| Operating profit (GAAP) | $ | 251.0 | $ | 220.4 | $ | 30.6 | 13.9 | % | |||||||||||
| Percent of net sales | 13.6 | % | 11.4 | % | 220 | bps | |||||||||||||
| Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets(1) | 19.9 | 22.9 | |||||||||||||||||
| Add-back: Share-based payment expense | 23.1 | 22.0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Add-back: Special charges | — | 6.9 | |||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating profit (Non-GAAP) | $ | 294.0 | $ | 272.2 | $ | 21.8 | 8.0 | % | |||||||||||
| Percent of net sales | 16.0 | % | 14.0 | % | 200 | bps | |||||||||||||
| Net income (GAAP) | $ | 189.8 | $ | 158.1 | $ | 31.7 | 20.1 | % | |||||||||||
| Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible asset(1) | 19.9 | 22.9 | |||||||||||||||||
| Add-back: Share-based payment expense | 23.1 | 22.0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Add-back: Loss on sale of a business | — | 11.2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Add-back: Special charges | — | 6.9 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total pre-tax adjustments to net income | 43.0 | 63.0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Income tax effect | (9.9 | ) | (14.6 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (Non-GAAP) | $ | 222.9 | $ | 206.5 | $ | 16.4 | 7.9 | % | |||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share (GAAP) | $ | 6.05 | $ | 4.86 | $ | 1.19 | 24.5 | % | |||||||||||
| Adjusted diluted earnings per share (Non-GAAP) | $ | 7.10 | $ | 6.35 | $ | 0.75 | 11.8 | % | |||||||||||
| Net income (GAAP) | $ | 189.8 | $ | 158.1 | $ | 31.7 | 20.1 | % | |||||||||||
| Percent of net sales | 10.3 | % | 8.1 | % | 220 | bps | |||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | 0.8 | 12.3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 58.7 | 44.6 | |||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation | 25.7 | 25.6 | |||||||||||||||||
| Amortization | 19.9 | 22.9 | |||||||||||||||||
| EBITDA (Non-GAAP) | 294.9 | 263.5 | $ | 31.4 | 11.9 | % | |||||||||||||
| Percent of net sales | 16.0 | % | 13.6 | % | 240 | bps | |||||||||||||
| Share-based payment expense | 23.1 | 22.0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Miscellaneous expense, net | 1.7 | 5.4 | |||||||||||||||||
| Special charges | — | 6.9 | |||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) | $ | 319.7 | $ | 297.8 | $ | 21.9 | 7.4 | % | |||||||||||
| Percent of net sales | 17.4 | % | 15.3 | % | 210 | bps | |||||||||||||
(1) Amortization expense for the first six months of fiscal 2023 includes accelerated amortization of
| Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| ABL | February 29, 2024 | February 28, 2023 | Increase (Decrease) | Percent Change | |||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 1,719.9 | $ | 1,837.9 | $ | (118.0 | ) | (6.4)% | |||||||
| Operating profit | $ | 269.8 | $ | 241.7 | $ | 28.1 | 11.6 | % | |||||||
| Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets (1) | 13.1 | 16.7 | |||||||||||||
| Add-back: Share-based payment expense | 7.3 | 6.8 | |||||||||||||
| Add-back: Special charges | — | 6.9 | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating profit | $ | 290.2 | $ | 272.1 | $ | 18.1 | 6.7 | % | |||||||
| Operating profit margin | 15.7 | % | 13.2 | % | 250 | bps | |||||||||
| Adjusted operating profit margin | 16.9 | % | 14.8 | % | 210 | bps | |||||||||
(1) Amortization expense for the first six months of fiscal 2023 includes accelerated amortization of
| Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| ISG | February 29, 2024 | February 28, 2023 | Increase (Decrease) | Percent Change | |||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 132.3 | $ | 115.0 | $ | 17.3 | 15.0 | % | |||||||
| Operating profit | $ | 14.4 | $ | 14.0 | $ | 0.4 | 2.9 | % | |||||||
| Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 6.8 | 6.2 | |||||||||||||
| Add-back: Share-based payment expense | 3.4 | 2.7 | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating profit | $ | 24.6 | $ | 22.9 | $ | 1.7 | 7.4 | % | |||||||
| Operating profit margin | 10.9 | % | 12.2 | % | (130 | ) | bps | ||||||||
| Adjusted operating profit margin | 18.6 | % | 19.9 | % | (130 | ) | bps | ||||||||
| Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||
| February 29, 2024 | February 28, 2023 | Increase (Decrease) | Percent Change | ||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP) | $ | 292.6 | $ | 306.4 | $ | (13.8 | ) | (4.5)% | |||||
| Less: Purchases of property, plant, and equipment | (29.0 | ) | (35.6 | ) | |||||||||
| Free cash flow (Non-GAAP) | $ | 263.6 | $ | 270.8 | $ | (7.2 | ) | (2.7)% | |||||
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