H.B. Fuller Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

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H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL) reported financial results for its third quarter ended August 31, 2024. Key highlights include:

• Net income of $55 million
• Adjusted EBITDA of $165 million, up 6% year-on-year
• Adjusted EBITDA margin of 18.0%, up 70 basis points year-on-year
• Reported EPS (diluted) of $0.98; adjusted EPS (diluted) of $1.13, up 7% versus prior year
• Net revenue of $918 million, up 1.9% year-on-year including organic volume growth of 3.0%

The company updated its fiscal 2024 outlook, now expecting net revenue growth of approximately 2% with organic revenue flat year-on-year. Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $610 million and $620 million, while adjusted EPS (diluted) is expected to be in the range of $4.10 to $4.20.

Positive

• Adjusted EBITDA increased 6% year-on-year to $165 million
• Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 70 basis points to 18.0%
• Adjusted EPS (diluted) grew 7% to $1.13
• Net revenue increased 1.9% year-on-year to $918 million
• Organic volume growth of 3.0%
• Net working capital as a percentage of annualized net revenue decreased 200 basis points to 16.1%
• Acquired HS Butyl , expanding position in global waterproofing tape market

Negative

• Pricing adjustments reduced organic revenue by 2.6%
• Foreign currency translation reduced net revenue by 1.5%
• SG&A expense increased year-on-year
• Net debt increased by $100 million year-on-year
• Lowered full-year guidance due to slowing market demand in certain durable goods markets

Insights

Financial Analyst

H.B. Fuller's Q3 2024 results show modest growth and margin expansion despite challenging macroeconomic conditions. Key highlights include:

• Net revenue up 1.9% year-on-year to $918 million, with organic volume growth of 3.0%
• Adjusted EBITDA increased 6% to $165 million, with margin expanding 70 basis points to 18.0%
• Adjusted EPS up 7% to $1.13 per diluted share
• Improved working capital management, decreasing 200 basis points year-on-year to 16.1% of annualized revenue

However, the company has revised its full-year 2024 outlook due to slowing demand in certain markets. The updated guidance projects flat organic revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA of $610-$620 million, representing 5-7% year-on-year growth. This tempered outlook suggests caution for investors, balancing the company's operational improvements against broader economic headwinds.

Market Research Analyst

H.B. Fuller's Q3 results reveal a company navigating a complex market landscape. The 3.0% organic volume growth is encouraging, indicating resilient demand for adhesives across various sectors. However, the revised full-year outlook points to emerging challenges, particularly in durable goods markets.

The acquisition of HS Butyl demonstrates a strategic focus on expanding into high-growth segments like waterproofing tapes. This move could provide a buffer against softening demand in other areas. The company's ability to expand margins through restructuring and strategic acquisitions showcases effective management in a tough environment.

Investors should monitor the company's performance in Q4 closely, as it will be important in determining whether the revised outlook was appropriately conservative or if further headwinds are emerging. The adhesives market's performance often serves as a leading indicator for broader industrial and consumer trends, making H.B. Fuller's results a valuable barometer for the overall economy.

Reported EPS (diluted) of $0.98; Adjusted EPS (diluted) of $1.13, up 7% year-on-year

Net income of $55 million; Adjusted EBITDA of $165 million, up 6% year-on-year

Adjusted EBITDA margin of 18.0%, up 70 basis points year-on-year

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL) today reported financial results for its third quarter that ended August 31, 2024.

Third Quarter 2024 Noteworthy Items:

• Net income was $55 million; adjusted EBITDA was $165 million, up 6% year-on-year; adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 70 basis points year-on-year to 18.0%;
• Reported EPS (diluted) was $0.98; adjusted EPS (diluted) was $1.13, up 7% versus the prior year;
• Net revenue was $918 million, up 1.9% year-on-year including organic volume growth of 3.0%;
• Gross profit margin was 30.0%; adjusted gross profit margin was 30.4%, up 40 basis points year-on-year;
• Net working capital, as a percentage of annualized net revenue, decreased 200 basis points year-on-year from 18.1% to 16.1%;
• Repurchased 407,400 shares year-to-date, including 225,000 shares in the quarter;
• Acquired HS Butyl Limited, the UK’s largest manufacturer and distributor of high-quality butyl tapes, expanding H.B. Fuller’s position in the global waterproofing tape market.

Summary of Third Quarter 2024 Results:

The Company’s net revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 was $918 million, up 1.9% versus the third quarter of fiscal 2023. Organic revenue increased slightly year-on-year, with pricing adjustments reducing organic revenue by 2.6% and volume increasing organic revenue by 3.0%. Foreign currency translation reduced net revenue by 1.5% and acquisitions increased net revenue by 3.0%.

Gross profit in the third quarter of fiscal 2024 was $276 million. Adjusted gross profit was $279 million. Adjusted gross profit margin of 30.4% increased 40 basis points year-on-year. Volume leverage, restructuring savings, and the benefit from acquisitions primarily drove the year-on-year increase in adjusted gross profit.

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense was $171 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2024 and adjusted SG&A was $164 million versus $159 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2023. The impact of acquisitions and inflation in wages and services drove most of the year-on-year increase in adjusted SG&A.

Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 was $55 million, or $0.98 per diluted share. Adjusted net income attributable to H.B. Fuller for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 was $64 million. Adjusted EPS was $1.13 per diluted share, up 7% year-on-year.

Adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter of fiscal 2024 was $165 million, up 6% year-on-year, driven principally by volume growth, restructuring savings, and benefits from recent acquisitions. Adjusted EBITDA margin increased 70 basis points year-on-year to 18.0%.

H.B. Fuller President and CEO Celeste Mastin said, “In the third quarter, we continued to advance our strategy and expand EBITDA margins through volume growth, restructuring actions, and the acquisition of highly profitable, fast-growing businesses. At the same time, we continue to navigate a dynamic macroeconomic environment across our portfolio. Our volume growth during the quarter was impacted by slowing market demand in certain durable goods markets in EA, and we are adjusting our full year outlook accordingly. While this quarter’s volume growth was at the low end of our expectations, we have a clear and focused strategy and a highly engaged team that is well equipped to execute and drive business success. We remain on track to deliver upon our long-term EBITDA margin and organic growth targets.”

Balance Sheet and Working Capital:

Net debt at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2024 was $1,890 million, up $100 million year-on-year. The ratio of net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA was 3.1X, consistent with the second quarter.

Net working capital in the third quarter of fiscal 2024 decreased $64 million year-on-year. As a percentage of annualized net revenue, net working capital decreased 200 basis points year-on-year to 16.1%.

Fiscal 2024 Outlook:

As a result of our year-to-date performance and current macroeconomic conditions, we are updating our previously communicated financial guidance for fiscal 2024 as follows:

• Net revenue growth is now expected to be up approximately 2% with organic revenue flat year-on-year;
• Adjusted EBITDA is now expected to be in the range of $610 million to $620 million, equating to year-on-year growth of between 5% and 7%;
• Adjusted EPS (diluted) is now expected be in the range of $4.10 to $4.20, equating to year-on-year growth of between 6% and 9%;
• Operating cash flow is now expected to be between $325 million and $350 million.

Conference Call:

The Company will hold a conference call on September 26, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. CT (10:30 a.m. ET) to discuss its results. Interested parties may listen to the conference call on a live webcast. The webcast, along with a supplemental presentation, may be accessed from the Company’s website at https://investors.hbfuller.com. Participants must register prior to accessing the webcast using this link and should do so at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the call to install and test any necessary software and audio connections. A telephone replay of the conference call will be available from 12:30 p.m. CT on September 26, 2024, to 10:59 p.m. CT on October 3, 2024. To access the telephone replay dial 1-800-770-2030 (toll free) or 1-609-800-9909, and enter Conference ID: 6370505.

Regulation G:

The information presented in this earnings release regarding consolidated and segment organic revenue growth, operating income, adjusted gross profit, adjusted gross profit margin, adjusted selling, general and administrative expense, adjusted income before income taxes and income from equity investments, adjusted income taxes, adjusted effective tax rate, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share, adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), adjusted EBITDA margin, net debt, net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA, trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA, net working capital, annualized net revenue and net working capital as a percentage of annualized net revenue does not conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) and should not be construed as an alternative to the reported results determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Management has included this non-GAAP information to assist in understanding the operating performance of the Company and its operating segments as well as the comparability of results to the results of other companies. The non-GAAP information provided may not be consistent with the methodologies used by other companies. All non-GAAP information is reconciled with reported U.S. GAAP results in the “Regulation G Reconciliation” tables in this press release with the exception of our forward-looking non-GAAP measures contained above in our Fiscal 2024 Outlook, which the Company cannot reconcile to forward-looking GAAP results without unreasonable effort.

About H.B. Fuller:

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain statements in this press release may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements often address expected future business and financial performance, financial condition, and other matters, and often contain words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “opportunity,” “outlook,” “plan,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “strategy,” “target,” “will,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” “would” and similar expressions, and variations or negatives of these words or phrases. These statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the following: the availability and pricing of raw materials; the impact of potential cybersecurity attacks and security breaches; the impact on the supply chain, raw material costs and pricing of our products due to military conflict, including between Russia and Ukraine and Israel and Hamas; the consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak and other pandemics on our operations and financial results; the impact on our margins and product demand due to inflationary pressures; the substantial amount of debt we have incurred to finance our acquisition of Royal, our ability to repay or refinance our debt or to incur additional debt in the future, our need for a significant amount of cash to service and repay the debt and to pay dividends on our common stock, and the effect of debt covenants that limit the discretion of management in operating the business or in paying dividends; our ability to pay dividends and to pursue growth opportunities if we continue to pay dividends according to our current dividend policy; our ability to acquire and integrate complementary businesses; our ability to achieve expected synergies, cost savings and operating efficiencies from our restructuring initiatives and operational improvement projects within the expected time frames or at all; our ability to effectively implement Project ONE; uncertain political and economic conditions; fluctuations in product demand; competing products and pricing; our geographic and product mix; disruptions to our relationships with our major customers and suppliers; failures in our information technology systems; regulatory compliance across our global footprint; trade policies and economic sanctions impacting our markets; changes in tax laws and tariffs; devaluations and other foreign exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of litigation and investigations, including for product liability and environmental matters; impairment charges on our goodwill or long-lived assets; the effect of new accounting pronouncements and accounting charges and credits; and similar matters.

Additional information about these various risks and uncertainties can be found in the “Risk Factors” section of our Form 10-K filings, and any updates to the risk factors in our Form 10-Q and 8-K filings with the SEC, but there may be other risks and uncertainties that we are unable to identify at this time or that we do not currently expect to have a material impact on the business. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

In thousands, except per share amounts (unaudited)

		Three Months Ended August 31, 2024				Percent of Net Revenue				Three Months Ended September 2, 2023				Percent of Net Revenue
Net revenue		$	917,927				100.0	%		$	900,634				100.0	%
Cost of sales			(642,198	)			(70.0	)%			(637,162	)			(70.7	)%
Gross profit			275,729				30.0	%			263,472				29.3	%
Selling, general and administrative expenses			(171,388	)			(18.7	)%			(172,153	)			(19.1	)%
Other income, net			2,148				0.2	%			1,555				0.2	%
Interest expense			(35,288	)			(3.8	)%			(35,105	)			(3.9	)%
Interest income			1,092				0.1	%			1,128				0.1	%
Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments			72,293				7.9	%			58,897				6.5	%
Income taxes			(18,264	)			(2.0	)%			(22,231	)			(2.5	)%
Income from equity method investments			1,310				0.1	%			984				0.1	%
Net income including non-controlling interest			55,339				6.0	%			37,650				4.2	%
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest			22				0.0	%			(23	)			(0.0	)%
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller		$	55,361				6.0	%		$	37,627				4.2	%
Basic income per common share attributable to H.B. Fuller		$	1.01							$	0.69
Diluted income per common share attributable to H.B. Fuller		$	0.98							$	0.67
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic			54,975								54,394
Diluted			56,650								56,033
Dividends declared per common share		$	0.223							$	0.205

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

In thousands, except per share amounts (unaudited)

		Nine Months Ended August 31, 2024				Percent of Net Revenue				Nine Months Ended September 2, 2023				Percent of Net Revenue
Net revenue		$	2,645,452				100.0	%		$	2,608,055				100.0	%
Cost of sales			(1,848,435	)			(69.9	)%			(1,873,000	)			(71.8	)%
Gross profit			797,017				30.1	%			735,055				28.2	%
Selling, general and administrative expenses			(525,204	)			(19.9	)%			(493,320	)			(18.9	)%
Other income, net			7,282				0.3	%			4,764				0.2	%
Interest expense			(99,504	)			(3.8	)%			(101,305	)			(3.9	)%
Interest income			3,597				0.1	%			2,726				0.1	%
Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments			183,188				6.9	%			147,920				5.7	%
Income taxes			(48,496	)			(1.8	)%			(51,255	)			(2.0	)%
Income from equity method investments			2,955				0.1	%			3,322				0.1	%
Net income including non-controlling interest			137,647				5.2	%			99,987				3.8	%
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest			(32	)			(0.0	)%			(71	)			(0.0	)%
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller		$	137,615				5.2	%		$	99,916				3.8	%
Basic income per common share attributable to H.B. Fuller		$	2.51							$	1.84
Diluted income per common share attributable to H.B. Fuller		$	2.43							$	1.79
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic			54,874								54,279
Diluted			56,620								55,890
Dividends declared per common share		$	0.651							$	0.600

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION

In thousands, except per share amounts (unaudited)

		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
		August 31,				September 2,				August 31,				September 2,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller		$	55,361			$	37,627			$	137,615			$	99,916
Adjustments:
Acquisition project costs1			3,474				6,480				6,984				11,634
Organizational realignment2			9,471				10,421				24,038				19,055
Project One3			3,154				2,734				9,213				7,587
Other4			(2,904	)			503				(2,021	)			4,098
Discrete tax items5			(2,937	)			6,243				(4,147	)			9,131
Income tax effect on adjustments6			(1,624	)			(4,875	)			(6,472	)			(9,447	)
Adjusted net income attributable to H.B. Fuller7			63,995				59,133				165,210				141,974
Add:
Interest expense			35,287				35,105				99,502				98,615
Interest income			(1,090	)			(1,128	)			(3,594	)			(2,726	)
Adjusted Income taxes			22,825				20,862				59,114				51,569
Depreciation and Amortization expense8			44,235				41,826				125,288				118,803
Adjusted EBITDA7			165,252				155,798				445,520				408,235
Diluted Shares			56,650				56,033				56,620				55,890
Adjusted diluted income per common share attributable to H.B. Fuller7		$	1.13			$	1.06			$	2.92			$	2.54
Revenue		$	917,927			$	900,634			$	2,645,452			$	2,608,055
Adjusted EBITDA margin7			18.0	%			17.3	%			16.8	%			15.7	%

1 Acquisition project costs include costs related to evaluating, acquiring and integrating business acquisitions. Acquisition project costs include $2,457 and $1,757 in transaction costs (primarily consulting and professional fees, representations and warranties insurance premiums and employee acquisition-related travel expenses) and $1,017 and $4,723 in purchase accounting costs (primarily professional fees for valuation services, inventory step-up cost and the impact of changes to contingent consideration liabilities after the completion of the purchase price allocation) for the three months ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023, respectively. Acquisition project costs include $5,135 and $5,498 in transaction costs (primarily consulting and professional fees, representations and warranties insurance premiums and employee acquisition related travel expenses), $1,272 and $6,136 in purchase accounting costs (primarily professional fees for valuation services, inventory step-up cost and the impact of changes to contingent consideration liabilities after the completion of the purchase price allocation) and $577 and $0 in business integration costs (primarily costs of transition services agreements and, for the three months ended March 2, 2024, retention bonuses paid to employees of the acquired entities) for the nine months ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023, respectively.

2 Organizational realignment includes costs incurred as a direct result of the organizational realignment program, including professional fees related to legal entity and business structure changes, employee retention and severance costs, and facility rationalization costs related to the closure of production facilities and consolidation of business activities. Facility rationalization costs include plant closure costs, the impact of accelerated depreciation, and, for the three months ended March 2, 2024, operational inefficiencies. Organizational realignment includes $2,939 and $139 in professional fees related to legal entity and business structure changes, $5,363 and $8,798 in employee severance and other related costs, and $1,169 and $1,484 related to facility rationalization costs for the three months ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023, respectively. Organizational realignment includes $6,915 and $3,863 in professional fees related to legal entity and business structure changes, $9,721 and $13,708 in employee severance and other related costs, and $7,402 and $1,484 related to facility rationalization costs for the nine months ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023, respectively.

3 Project One includes non-capitalizable project costs related implementing our global Enterprise Resource Planning system, including upgrading to SAP S/4HANA®, which will upgrade and standardize our information system.

4 Other includes a gain from insurance recoveries and a loss from the write-off of a cost method investment for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2024. Other includes the write-off of unamortized debt fees and non-cash gains and losses related to legal entity consolidations for fiscal 2023.

5 Discrete tax items for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2024 are related to various foreign tax matters as well as excess tax benefit related to U.S. stock compensation. Discrete tax items for fiscal 2023 are related to various foreign tax matters offset by excess tax benefit related to U.S. stock compensation.

6 The income tax effect on adjustments represents the difference between income taxes on net income before income taxes and income from equity method investments reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP and adjusted net income before income taxes and income from equity method investments.

7 Adjusted net income attributable to H.B. Fuller, adjusted diluted income per common share attributable to H.B. Fuller, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP financial measures. Adjusted net income attributable to H.B. Fuller is defined as net income before the specific adjustments shown above. Adjusted diluted income per common share is defined as adjusted net income attributable to H.B. Fuller divided by the number of diluted common shares. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization and the specific adjustments shown above. Adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as adjusted EBITDA divided by net revenue. The table above provides a reconciliation of adjusted net income attributable to H.B. Fuller, adjusted diluted income per common share attributable to H.B. Fuller, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin to net income attributable to H.B. Fuller, the most directly comparable financial measure determined and reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

8 Depreciation and amortization expense added back for EBITDA is adjusted for amounts already included in adjusted net income attributable to H.B. Fuller totaling $194 and ($348) for the three months ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023, respectively and ($3,425) and ($348) for the nine months ended August 31, 2024 and September 2, 2023, respectively.

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

SEGMENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION

In thousands (unaudited)

		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
		August 31,				September 2,				August 31,				September 2,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Net Revenue:
Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives		$	389,854			$	402,388			$	1,150,658			$	1,190,402
Engineering Adhesives			374,923				365,862				1,077,206				1,063,009
Construction Adhesives			153,150				132,384				417,588				354,644
Corporate unallocated			-				-				-				-
Total H.B. Fuller		$	917,927			$	900,634			$	2,645,452			$	2,608,055
Segment Operating Income (Loss):
Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives		$	49,782			$	52,737			$	147,147			$	149,474
Engineering Adhesives			52,865				52,931				139,522				129,806
Construction Adhesives			12,543				5,853				20,342				2,189
Corporate unallocated			(10,849	)			(20,202	)			(35,198	)			(39,734	)
Total H.B. Fuller		$	104,341			$	91,319			$	271,813			$	241,735
Adjusted EBITDA7
Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives		$	64,320			$	69,172			$	191,793			$	194,125
Engineering Adhesives			73,968				70,723				195,133				181,758
Construction Adhesives			25,119				18,519				57,314				39,584
Corporate unallocated			1,845				(2,616	)			1,280				(7,232	)
Total H.B. Fuller		$	165,252			$	155,798			$	445,520			$	408,235
Adjusted EBITDA Margin7
Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives			16.5	%			17.2	%			16.7	%			16.3	%
Engineering Adhesives			19.7	%			19.3	%			18.1	%			17.1	%
Construction Adhesives			16.4	%			14.0	%			13.7	%			11.2	%
Corporate unallocated		NMP				NMP				NMP				NMP
Total H.B. Fuller			18.0	%			17.3	%			16.8	%			15.7	%
NMP = non-meaningful percentage

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION

In thousands, except per share amounts (unaudited)

		Three Months Ended							Nine Months Ended
		August 31,				September 2,			August 31,				September 2,
		2024				2023			2024				2023
Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments		$	72,293			$	58,897		$	183,188			$	147,920
Adjustments:
Acquisition project costs1			3,474				6,480			6,984				11,634
Organizational realignment2			9,471				10,421			24,038				19,055
Project One3			3,154				2,734			9,213				7,587
Other4			(2,904	)			503			(2,021	)			4,098
Adjusted income before income taxes and income from equity method investments9		$	85,488			$	79,035		$	221,402			$	190,294

9 Adjusted income before income taxes and income from equity investments is a non-GAAP financial measure. Adjusted income before income taxes and income from equity investments is defined as income before income taxes and income from equity investments before the specific adjustments shown above. The table above provides a reconciliation of adjusted income before income taxes and income from equity investments to income before income taxes and income from equity investments, the most directly comparable financial measure determined and reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION

In thousands, except per share amounts (unaudited)

		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
		August 31,				September 2,				August 31,				September 2,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Income Taxes		$	(18,264	)		$	(22,231	)		$	(48,496	)		$	(51,255	)
Adjustments:
Acquisition project costs1			(428	)			(1,569	)			(1,147	)			(2,620	)
Organizational realignment2			(1,166	)			(2,523	)			(3,984	)			(4,247	)
Project One3			(388	)			(662	)			(1,587	)			(1,655	)
Other4			(2,579	)			6,123				(3,900	)			8,208
Adjusted income taxes10		$	(22,825	)		$	(20,862	)		$	(59,114	)		$	(51,569	)
Adjusted income before income taxes and income from equity method investments		$	85,488			$	79,035			$	221,402			$	190,294
Adjusted effective income tax rate10			26.7	%			26.4	%			26.7	%			27.1	%

10 Adjusted income taxes and adjusted effective income tax rate are non-GAAP financial measures. Adjusted income taxes is defined as income taxes before the specific adjustments shown above. Adjusted effective income tax rate is defined as income taxes divided by adjusted income before income taxes and income from equity method investments. The table above provides a reconciliation of adjusted income taxes and adjusted effective income tax rate to income taxes, the most directly comparable financial measure determined and reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION

In thousands (unaudited)

		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
		August 31,				September 2,				August 31,				September 2,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Net revenue		$	917,927			$	900,634			$	2,645,452			$	2,608,055
Gross profit		$	275,729			$	263,472			$	797,017			$	735,055
Gross profit margin			30.0	%			29.3	%			30.1	%			28.2	%
Adjustments:
Acquisition project costs1			927				1,516				1,000				2,617
Organizational realignment2			2,799				4,961				10,679				9,972
Project One3			-				-				13				-
Other4			-				318				-				479
Adjusted gross profit11		$	279,455			$	270,267			$	808,709			$	748,123
Adjusted gross profit margin11			30.4	%			30.0	%			30.6	%			28.7	%

11 Adjusted gross profit and adjusted gross profit margin are non-GAAP financial measures. Adjusted gross profit and adjusted gross profit margin is defined as gross profit and gross profit margin excluding the specific adjustments shown above. The table above provides a reconciliation of adjusted gross profit and gross profit margin to gross profit and gross profit margin, the most directly comparable financial measure determined and reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION

In thousands (unaudited)

		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
		August 31,				September 2,				August 31,				September 2,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Selling, general and administrative expenses		$	(171,388	)		$	(172,153	)		$	(525,204	)		$	(493,320	)
Adjustments:
Acquisition project costs1			2,524				5,066				5,962				9,119
Organizational realignment2			6,307				5,460				12,322				9,083
Project One3			3,154				2,734				9,200				7,587
Other4			(4,871	)			149				(3,988	)			880
Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses12		$	(164,274	)		$	(158,744	)		$	(501,708	)		$	(466,651	)

12 Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses is a non-GAAP financial measure. Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses is defined as selling, general and administrative expenses excluding the specific adjustments shown above. The table above provides a reconciliation of adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses to selling, general and administrative expenses, the most directly comparable financial measure determined and reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION

In thousands (unaudited)

Three Months Ended:		Hygiene, Health and Consumable				Engineering				Construction								Corporate				H.B. Fuller
August 31, 2024		Adhesives				Adhesives				Adhesives				Total				Unallocated				Consolidated
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller		$	51,280			$	53,918			$	13,974			$	119,172			$	(63,811	)		$	55,361
Adjustments:
Acquisition project costs1			-				-				-				-				3,474				3,474
Organizational realignment2			-				-				-				-				9,471				9,471
Project One3			-				-				-				-				3,154				3,154
Other4			-				-				-				-				(2,904	)			(2,904	)
Discrete tax items5			-				-				-				-				(2,937	)			(2,937	)
Income tax effect on adjustments6			-				-				-				-				(1,624	)			(1,624	)
Adjusted net income attributable to H.B. Fuller7			51,280				53,918				13,974				119,172				(55,177	)			63,995
Add:
Interest expense			-				-				-				-				35,287				35,287
Interest income			-				-				-				-				(1,090	)			(1,090	)
Adjusted Income taxes			-				-				-				-				22,825				22,825
Depreciation and amortization expense8			13,040				20,050				11,145				44,235				-				44,235
Adjusted EBITDA7		$	64,320			$	73,968			$	25,119			$	163,407			$	1,845			$	165,252
Revenue		$	389,854			$	374,923			$	153,150			$	917,927				-			$	917,927
Adjusted EBITDA Margin7			16.5	%			19.7	%			16.4	%			17.8	%		NMP					18.0	%

Nine Months Ended		Hygiene, Health and Consumable				Engineering				Construction								Corporate				H.B. Fuller
August 31, 2024		Adhesives				Adhesives				Adhesives				Total				Unallocated				Consolidated
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller		$	151,636			$	142,681			$	24,635			$	318,952			$	(181,337	)		$	137,615
Adjustments:
Acquisition project costs1			-				-				-				-				6,984				6,984
Organizational realignment2			-				-				-				-				24,038				24,038
Project One3			-				-				-				-				9,213				9,213
Other4			-				-				-				-				(2,021	)			(2,021	)
Discrete tax items5			-				-				-				-				(4,147	)			(4,147	)
Income tax effect on adjustments6			-				-				-				-				(6,472	)			(6,472	)
Adjusted net income attributable to H.B. Fuller7			151,636				142,681				24,635				318,952				(153,742	)			165,210
Add:
Interest expense			-				-				-				-				99,502				99,502
Interest income			-				-				-				-				(3,594	)			(3,594	)
Adjusted Income taxes			-				-				-				-				59,114				59,114
Depreciation and amortization expense8			40,157				52,452				32,679				125,288				-				125,288
Adjusted EBITDA7		$	191,793			$	195,133			$	57,314			$	444,240			$	1,280			$	445,520
Revenue			1,150,658				1,077,206				417,588				2,645,452				-				2,645,452
Adjusted EBITDA Margin7			16.7	%			18.1	%			13.7	%			16.8	%		NMP					16.8	%

Note: Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. The table above provides a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA for each segment to net income attributable to H.B. Fuller for each segment, the most directly comparable financial measure determined and reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

NMP = Non-meaningful percentage

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION

In thousands (unaudited)

Three Months Ended:	Hygiene, Health and Consumable				Engineering				Construction								Corporate				H.B. Fuller
September 2, 2023	Adhesives				Adhesives				Adhesives				Total				Unallocated				Consolidated
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller	$	54,568			$	54,256			$	7,764			$	116,588			$	(78,961	)		$	37,627
Adjustments:
Acquisition project costs1		-				-				-				-				6,480				6,480
Organizational realignment2		-				-				-				-				10,421				10,421
Project One3		-				-				-				-				2,734				2,734
Other4		-				-				-				-				503				503
Discrete tax items5		-				-				-				-				6,243				6,243
Income tax effect on adjustments6		-				-				-				-				(4,875	)			(4,875	)
Adjusted net income attributable to H.B. Fuller7		54,568				54,256				7,764				116,588				(57,455	)			59,133
Add:
Interest expense		-				-				-				-				35,105				35,105
Interest income		-				-				-				-				(1,128	)			(1,128	)
Adjusted Income taxes		-				-				-				-				20,862				20,862
Depreciation and amortization expense8		14,604				16,467				10,755				41,826				-				41,826
Adjusted EBITDA7	$	69,172			$	70,723			$	18,519			$	158,414			$	(2,616	)		$	155,798
Revenue	$	402,388			$	365,862			$	132,384			$	900,634				-			$	900,634
Adjusted EBITDA Margin7		17.2	%			19.3	%			14.0	%			17.6	%		NMP					17.3	%

Nine Months Ended		Hygiene, Health and Consumable				Engineering				Construction								Corporate				H.B. Fuller
September 2, 2023		Adhesives				Adhesives				Adhesives				Total				Unallocated				Consolidated
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller		$	154,966			$	133,778			$	7,920			$	296,664			$	(196,748	)		$	99,916
Adjustments:
Acquisition project costs1			-				-				-				-				11,634				11,634
Organizational realignment2			-				-				-				-				19,055				19,055
Project One3			-				-				-				-				7,587				7,587
Other4			-				-				-				-				4,098				4,098
Discrete tax items5			-				-				-				-				9,131				9,131
Income tax effect on adjustments6			-				-				-				-				(9,447	)			(9,447	)
Adjusted net income attributable to H.B. Fuller7			154,966				133,778				7,920				296,664				(154,690	)			141,974
Add:
Interest expense			-				-				-				-				98,615				98,615
Interest income			-				-				-				-				(2,726	)			(2,726	)
Adjusted Income taxes			-				-				-				-				51,569				51,569
Depreciation and amortization expense8			39,159				47,980				31,664				118,803				-				118,803
Adjusted EBITDA7		$	194,125			$	181,758			$	39,584			$	415,467			$	(7,232	)		$	408,235
Revenue		$	1,190,402			$	1,063,009			$	354,644			$	2,608,055				-			$	2,608,055
Adjusted EBITDA Margin7			16.3	%			17.1	%			11.2	%			15.9	%		NMP					15.7	%

Note: Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. The table above provides a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA for each segment to net income attributable to H.B. Fuller for each segment, the most directly comparable financial measure determined and reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

NMP = Non-meaningful percentage

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

SEGMENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION

NET REVENUE GROWTH (DECLINE)

(unaudited)

		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		August 31, 2024				August 31, 2024
Price			(2.6	)%			(3.1	)%
Volume			3.0	%			1.9	%
Organic Growth13			0.4	%			(1.2	)%
M&A			3.0	%			3.9	%
Constant currency			3.4	%			2.7	%
F/X			(1.5	)%			(1.3	)%
Total H.B. Fuller Net Revenue			1.9	%			1.4	%

Revenue growth versus 2023		Three Months Ended
		August 31, 2024
		Net Revenue				F/X				Constant Currency				M&A				Organic Growth13
Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives			(3.1	)%			(2.6	)%			(0.5	)%			0.0	%			(0.5	)%
Engineering Adhesives			2.5	%			(0.8	)%			3.3	%			5.3	%			(2.0	)%
Construction Adhesives			15.7	%			(0.1	)%			15.8	%			5.6	%			10.2	%
Total H.B. Fuller			1.9	%			(1.5	)%			3.4	%			3.0	%			0.4	%

Revenue growth versus 2023		Nine Months Ended
		August 31, 2024
		Net Revenue				F/X				Constant Currency				M&A				Organic Growth13
Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives			(3.3	)%			(1.7	)%			(1.6	)%			3.2	%			(4.8	)%
Engineering Adhesives			1.3	%			(1.2	)%			2.5	%			3.2	%			(0.7	)%
Construction Adhesives			17.7	%			0.0	%			17.7	%			8.7	%			9.0	%
Total H.B. Fuller			1.4	%			(1.3	)%			2.7	%			3.9	%			(1.2	)%

13 We use the term “organic revenue” to refer to net revenue, excluding the effect of foreign currency changes and acquisitions and divestitures. Organic growth reflects adjustments for the impact of period-over-period changes in foreign currency exchange rates on revenues and the revenues associated with acquisitions and divestitures.

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION

In thousands (unaudited)

		Three Months Ended																				Trailing Twelve Months16 Ended								Year Ended
		September 2, 2023				December 2, 2023				March 2, 2024				June 1, 2024				August 31, 2024				August 31, 2024				June 1, 2024				December 2, 2023
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller		$	37,627			$	44,991			$	30,991			$	51,264			$	55,361			$	182,607			$	164,873			$	144,906
Adjustments:
Acquisition project costs1			6,480				4,765				2,043				1,467				3,474				11,749				14,755				16,874
Organizational realignment2			10,421				10,549				7,262				7,275				9,471				34,557				35,507				29,900
Project One3			2,734				2,193				3,213				2,845				3,154				11,405				10,985				9,815
Other4			503				(3,903	)			-				914				(2,904	)			(5,893	)			(2,486	)			(611	)
Discrete tax items14			6,243				16,955				(2,527	)			1,317				(2,937	)			12,808				21,988				26,085
Income tax effect on adjustments5			(4,875	)			(1,158	)			(3,290	)			(1,558	)			(1,624	)			(7,630	)			(10,881	)			(10,604	)
Adjusted net income attributable to H.B. Fuller7			59,133				74,392				37,692				63,524				63,995				239,603				234,741				216,365
Add:
Interest expense			35,105				33,297				31,901				32,313				35,287				132,798				132,616				131,913
Interest income			(1,128	)			(1,217	)			(1,307	)			(1,197	)			(1,090	)			(4,811	)			(4,849	)			(3,943	)
Adjusted Income taxes			20,862				26,477				13,631				22,658				22,825				85,591				83,628				78,047
Depreciation and Amortization expense15			41,826				39,653				41,101				39,952				44,235				164,941				162,532				158,456
Adjusted EBITDA7		$	155,798			$	172,602			$	123,018			$	157,250			$	165,252			$	618,122			$	608,668			$	580,838

14 Discrete tax items for the three months ended September 2, 2024 are related to various U.S. and foreign tax matters offset by an excess tax benefit related to U.S. stock compensation. Discrete tax items for the three months ended March 2, 2024 are related to various foreign tax matters as well as excess tax benefit related to U.S. stock compensation. Discrete tax items for the three months ended June 1, 2024 are related to various foreign tax matters as well as excess tax benefit related to U.S. stock compensation. Discrete tax items for the three months ended August 31, 2024 are related to various foreign tax matters as well as excess tax benefit related to U.S. stock compensation. Discrete tax items for the three months and year ended December 2, 2023 are related to the tax impact of withholding tax recorded on earnings that are no longer permanently reinvested, as well as other various U.S. and foreign tax matters.

15 Depreciation and amortization expense added back for EBITDA is adjusted for amounts already included in adjusted net income attributable to H.B. Fuller. Depreciation and amortization expense added back was $348 for the three months ended September 2, 2023, ($1,036) for the three months ended December 2, 2023, ($2,422) for the three months ended March 2, 2024, ($1,198) for the three months ended June 1, 2024, $194 for the three months ended August 31, 2024 and ($1,384) for the year ended December 2, 2023.

16 Trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and is defined as adjusted EBITDA for the twelve-month period ended on the date presented. The table above provides a reconciliation of trailing twelve month adjusted EBITDA to net income attributable to H.B. Fuller for the trailing twelve-month period presented, the most directly comparable financial measure determined and reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION

In thousands (unaudited)

		June 1, 2024			August 31, 2024			December 2, 2023			September 2, 2023
Total debt		$	2,024,916		$	2,021,070		$	1,838,431		$	1,885,021
Less: Cash and cash equivalents			114,823			131,412			179,453			94,934
Net debt17		$	1,910,093		$	1,889,658		$	1,658,978		$	1,790,087
Trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA16		$	608,668		$	618,122			580,838
Net Debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA17			3.1			3.1			2.9

17 Net debt and net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. Net debt is defined as total debt less cash and cash equivalents. Net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA is defined as net debt divided by trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA. The calculations of these non-GAAP financial measures are shown in the table above. The table above provides a reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to total debt, the most directly comparable financial measure determined and reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

REGULATION G RECONCILIATION

In thousands (unaudited)

		August 31, 2024				September 2, 2023				December 2, 2023
Trade receivables, net		$	574,781			$	576,060			$	577,932
Inventory			509,029				472,641				442,040
Trade payables			493,550				394,914				439,700
Net working capital18		$	590,260			$	653,787			$	580,272
Net revenue three months ended		$	917,927			$	900,634
Annualized net revenue18			3,671,708				3,602,536
Net working capital as a percentage of annualized revenue18			16.1	%			18.1	%

18 Net working capital, annualized net revenue and net working capital as a percentage of annualized net revenue are non-GAAP financial measures. Net working capital is defined as trade receivables, net plus inventory less trade payables. Annualized net revenue is defined as net revenue for the three months ended on the date presented multiplied by four. Net working capital as a percentage of annualized net revenue is net working capital divided by annualized net revenue. The calculations of these non-GAAP financial measures are shown in the table above. The table above provides a reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measure determined and reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

H.B. Fuller Company and Subsidiaries

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

		August 31,				December 2,
		2024				2023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	131,412			$	179,453
Trade receivables (net of allowances of $13,389 and $11,080, as of August 31, 2024 and December 2, 2023, respectively)			574,781				577,932
Inventories			509,029				442,040
Other current assets			115,070				112,678
Total current assets			1,330,292				1,312,103
Property, plant and equipment			1,855,203				1,755,035
Accumulated depreciation			(993,884	)			(930,380	)
Property, plant and equipment, net			861,319				824,655
Goodwill			1,591,709				1,486,512
Other intangibles, net			806,148				729,140
Other assets			388,777				371,165
Total assets		$	4,978,245			$	4,723,575
Liabilities, non-controlling interest and total equity
Current liabilities
Notes payable		$	797			$	1,841
Trade payables			493,550				439,700
Accrued compensation			83,861				95,680
Income taxes payable			39,244				47,688
Other accrued expenses			87,495				107,902
Total current liabilities			704,947				692,811
Long-term debt			2,020,273				1,836,590
Accrued pension liabilities			51,739				50,189
Other liabilities			359,565				388,072
Total liabilities		$	3,136,524			$	2,967,662
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Equity
H.B. Fuller stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock (no shares outstanding) shares authorized – 10,045,900			-				-
Common stock, par value $1.00 per share, shares authorized – 160,000,000, shares outstanding – 54,612,541 and 54,092,987 as of August 31, 2024 and December 2, 2023, respectively		$	54,613			$	54,093
Additional paid-in capital			316,324				301,485
Retained earnings			1,944,380				1,842,507
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(474,326	)			(442,880	)
Total H.B. Fuller stockholders' equity			1,840,991				1,755,205
Non-controlling interest			730				708
Total equity			1,841,721				1,755,913
Total liabilities, non-controlling interest and total equity		$	4,978,245			$	4,723,575

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS of CASH FLOWS

H.B. Fuller Company and Subsidiaries

(In thousands)

		Nine Months Ended
		August 31, 2024				September 2, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income including non-controlling interest		$	137,647			$	99,987
Adjustments to reconcile net income including non-controlling interest to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation			66,990				60,518
Amortization			61,723				58,633
Deferred income taxes			(45,998	)			(30,064	)
(Income) loss from equity method investments, net of dividends received			622				260
Gain from Insurance Proceeds			(7,264	)			-
Equity Investment Impairment Loss			1,966				-
Debt issuance costs write-off			-				2,689
Loss on fair value adjustment on contingent consideration liability			-				2,893
Gain on sale or disposal of assets			(501	)			(78	)
Share-based compensation			17,662				16,279
Pension and other post-retirement benefit plan activity			(6,671	)			(8,890	)
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Trade receivables, net			26,373				79,495
Inventories			(62,206	)			38,212
Other assets			(39,025	)			(30,901	)
Trade payables			49,705				(74,443	)
Accrued compensation			(11,566	)			(33,796	)
Other accrued expenses			(5,244	)			(6,992	)
Income taxes payable			(17,873	)			24,461
Other liabilities			856				12,408
Other			49,591				6,023
Net cash provided by operating activities			216,787				216,694
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchased property, plant and equipment			(112,799	)			(109,545	)
Purchased businesses, net of cash acquired			(274,067	)			(194,248	)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment			1,048				4,257
Net cash used in investing activities			(385,818	)			(299,536	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt			1,732,900				1,333,000
Repayment of long-term debt			(1,556,135	)			(1,184,900	)
Payment of debt issuance costs			(3,493	)			(10,214	)
Net payment of notes payable			(1,014	)			(18,000	)
Dividends paid			(35,440	)			(32,319	)
Proceeds from stock options exercised			34,161				11,251
Repurchases of common stock			(39,371	)			(2,560	)
Net cash provided by financing activities			131,608				96,258
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			(10,618	)			1,608
Net change in cash and cash equivalents			(48,041	)			15,024
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			179,453				79,910
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	131,412			$	94,934

 

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Source: H.B. Fuller Company

FAQ

What was H.B. Fuller's (FUL) adjusted EPS for Q3 2024?

H.B. Fuller's adjusted EPS (diluted) for Q3 2024 was $1.13, up 7% compared to the prior year.

How much did H.B. Fuller's (FUL) net revenue grow in Q3 2024?

H.B. Fuller's net revenue for Q3 2024 was $918 million, up 1.9% compared to the same quarter in the previous year.

What is H.B. Fuller's (FUL) updated adjusted EBITDA guidance for fiscal 2024?

H.B. Fuller updated its adjusted EBITDA guidance for fiscal 2024 to be in the range of $610 million to $620 million, representing year-on-year growth of 5% to 7%.

Did H.B. Fuller (FUL) make any acquisitions in Q3 2024?

Yes, H.B. Fuller acquired HS Butyl , the UK's largest manufacturer and distributor of high-quality butyl tapes, expanding its position in the global waterproofing tape market.