Cornerstone Building Brands Announces Divestiture of its Roll-up Sheet Door Business for $168 Million, Unlocks Immediate Shareholder Value

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Cornerstone Building Brands (CNR) has signed an agreement to sell its Roll-up Sheet Door business, under the DBCI brand, to Janus International Group (JBI) for $168 million. The transaction, expected to close in Q3 2021, involves three manufacturing facilities and a sales office, transferring around 240 employees to Janus. The DBCI business generated approximately $85 million in sales over the past year, with about $65 million in net sales and $14 million in Adjusted EBITDA that would be excluded from CNR's results if the deal closed earlier. Proceeds will enhance financial flexibility and support growth initiatives.

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• Acquisition agreement valued at $168 million enhances financial flexibility.
• Proceeds expected to pay down secured credit facilities, supporting growth.

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• Sale of DBCI will exclude approximately $65 million in net sales and $14 million in Adjusted EBITDA from CNR's future results.

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CNR) (the “Company”), the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Roll-up Sheet Door business to Janus International Group, Inc. (NYSE: JBI) (“Janus”) in a cash transaction for $168 million, subject to customary adjustments. The transaction includes products sold under the DBCI brand and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.

“This transaction unlocks immediate value by monetizing strong assets at an attractive multiple and continues to optimize our portfolio for sustainable growth,” said James S. Metcalf, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We have further strengthened our financial flexibility, which will enable us to strengthen the balance sheet and advance our long-term value creation with accretive growth opportunities.”

DBCI is a manufacturer of roll-up sheet doors and related products for both the commercial and self-storage markets. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company will sell three manufacturing operations and one sales office. Approximately 240 employees will be transferred from Cornerstone Building Brands to Janus.

Financial results for the DBCI business are reported in the Commercial segment. For the trailing twelve months ended April 3, 2021, DBCI generated approximately $85 million from sales to external and internal customers. During the same period, net sales and Adjusted EBITDA¹ of approximately $65 million and $14 million, respectively, would have been excluded from the Company’s results had the transaction closed prior to the beginning of the period. The Company expects post-tax transaction proceeds of approximately $125 million will be used to pay down a portion of its secured credit facilities, to invest in organic growth and efficiency projects, and in strategic acquisitions.

About Cornerstone Building Brands

Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and repair and remodel markets. Our market leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, insulated metal panels, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multichannel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 20,000 employees at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship and environmental, social and governance (ESG) responsibility are deeply embedded in our culture, and we are committed to contributing positively to the communities where we live, work and play. For more information, visit us at www.cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.

About Janus International Group, Inc.

Janus International Group, Inc. (www.JanusIntl.com) is a global manufacturer and supplier of turn-key self-storage, commercial and industrial building solutions, including: roll-up and swing doors, hallway systems, re-locatable storage units and facility and door automation technologies. The Janus team operates out of several U.S. locations and six locations internationally.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release references Adjusted EBITDA, a “non-GAAP financial measure” as defined under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and in accordance with Regulation G. Management believes the use of such non-GAAP financial measure assists investors in understanding the operating performance of our businesses. Such non-GAAP financial measure should not be construed as an alternative to results determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We have included a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP in the tables accompanying this press release.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements and information in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “potential,” “expect,” “should,” “will,” “target” and similar expressions are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations, assumptions and/or beliefs concerning future events. As a result, these forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions, forecasts, and estimates and, therefore, these forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause the Company’s actual performance to differ materially from that projected in such statements. Such forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements concerning our ability to satisfy the closing conditions of the transaction, our ability to consummate the transaction on the anticipated timing, if at all, our expected use of proceeds, and our ability to advance our strategy. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements include those described under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

¹Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. See reconciliations of GAAP results to adjusted results in the accompanying tables.

CONSOLIDATED CORNERSTONE BUILDING BRANDS
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RECONCILIATIONS
NET SALES AND ADJUSTED EBITDA
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
		Trailing Twelve Months
		Ended April 3, 2021
		Consolidated				Pro forma		Adjusted
		CNR		DBCI		Adjustment 1		Consolidated CNR
Reported Net Sales		4,770,590		(69,889)		4,435		4,705,136
Operating income (loss), GAAP		289,493		(9,394)		(3,805)		276,294
Restructuring and impairment		22,123		(167)				21,956
Strategic development and acquisition		17,798		45				17,843
COVID-19		10,635		-				10,635
Other, net		3,806		-				3,806
Adjusted operating income		343,855		(9,516)		(3,805)		330,534
Other income and expense, net2		18,439		-				18,439
Depreciation and amortization		287,448		(710)				286,738
Adjusted EBITDA		649,742		(10,226)		(3,805)		635,711
Adjusted EBITDA % of sales		13.6%		14.6%				13.5%
1Pro forma adjustments relate to mark to market impacts and other intercompany activities
2 Includes share-based compensation expenses of approximately $17 million

CORNERSTONE BUILDING BRANDS - COMMERCIAL SEGMENT
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RECONCILIATIONS
NET SALES AND ADJUSTED EBITDA
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
		Trailing Twelve Months
		Ended April 3, 2021
		Commercial				Pro forma		Adjusted
		Segment		DBCI		Adjustment 1		Segment
Reported Net Sales		1,584,858		(69,889)		4,435		1,519,404
Operating income (loss), GAAP		184,330		(9,394)		(3,805)		171,131
Restructuring and impairment		9,237		(167)				9,070
Strategic development and acquisition		(99)		45				(54)
COVID-19		1,569		-				1,569
Other, net		372		-				372
Adjusted operating income		195,410		(9,516)		(3,805)		182,089
Other income and expense, net		920		-				920
Depreciation and amortization		45,672		(710)				44,962
Adjusted EBITDA		242,002		(10,226)		(3,805)		227,971
Adjusted EBITDA % of sales		15.2%		14.6%				15.0%
1Pro forma adjustments relate to mark to market impacts and other intercompany activities

 

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FAQ

What is Cornerstone Building Brands selling?

Cornerstone Building Brands is selling its Roll-up Sheet Door business, branded as DBCI, to Janus International Group.

How much is the sale of the DBCI business worth?

The sale of the DBCI business is valued at $168 million.

When is the expected closing date for the sale?

The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021.

What will Cornerstone Building Brands do with the proceeds from the sale?

Proceeds from the sale will be used to pay down secured credit facilities and invest in growth initiatives.

How much revenue did the DBCI business generate?

DBCI generated approximately $85 million in sales over the trailing twelve months ending April 3, 2021.