Masco Corporation Announces $500 Million Accelerated Share Repurchase

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Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) has entered into an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement with Wells Fargo Bank to repurchase $500 million of its common stock. This is part of its previously announced $2 billion share repurchase authorization from February 9, 2021. Masco will receive approximately 7.9 million shares initially on May 10, 2022, based on a closing stock price of $53.76. The final number of shares will depend on Masco's volume-weighted average price, with completion expected by July 27, 2022.

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• Initiating a $500 million share repurchase enhances shareholder value.
• The repurchase supports Masco's previous $2 billion share buyback authorization.

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LIVONIA, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) today announced it has entered into an accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”) agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association to repurchase $500 million of Masco’s common stock.

This agreement is part of Masco’s existing share repurchase authorization under which $2 billion of authority was announced on February 9, 2021.

Under the ASR agreement, Masco will receive initial delivery of approximately 7.9 million shares on May 10, 2022, representing approximately 85 percent of the number of shares of common stock initially underlying the ASR agreement, based on the closing price of Masco’s common stock of $53.76 on May 9, 2022.

The final number of shares to be repurchased will be based on Masco’s volume-weighted average price during the term of the transaction, less a discount, and is expected to be completed no later than July 27, 2022.

About Masco

Headquartered in Livonia, Mich., Masco Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of branded home improvement and building products. Our portfolio of industry-leading brands includes BEHR® paint; DELTA® and HANSGROHE® faucets, bath and shower fixtures; KICHLER® decorative and outdoor lighting; LIBERTY® branded decorative and functional hardware; and HOT SPRING® spas. We leverage our powerful brands across product categories, sales channels and geographies to create value for our customers and shareholders. For more information about Masco Corporation, visit www.masco.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements that reflect our views about our future performance and constitute “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “outlook,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “appear,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “intend,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “assume,” “seek,” “forecast,” and similar references to future periods. Our views about future performance involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and, accordingly, our actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in our forward-looking statements. We caution you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements.

Our future performance may be affected by the levels of residential repair and remodel activity, and to a lesser extent, new home construction, our ability to maintain our strong brands and reputation and to develop innovative products, our ability to maintain our competitive position in our industries, our reliance on key customers, the duration of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including its impact on domestic and international economic activity, consumer discretionary spending, our employees and our supply chain, the cost and availability of materials, our dependence on third-party suppliers and service providers, extreme weather events and changes in climate, risks associated with our international operations and global strategies, our ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of our strategic initiatives, our ability to successfully execute our acquisition strategy and integrate businesses that we have and may acquire, our ability to attract, develop and retain talented and diverse personnel, risks associated with our reliance on information systems and technology, and risks associated with cybersecurity vulnerabilities, threats and attacks. These and other factors are discussed in detail in Item 1A. "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement made by us speaks only as of the date on which it was made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. Unless required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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David Chaika

Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations

313.792.5500

david_chaika@mascohq.com

Source: Masco Corporation

FAQ

What is the purpose of Masco's $500 million share repurchase?

The $500 million share repurchase aims to enhance shareholder value as part of a larger $2 billion share repurchase authorization.

When will Masco complete the share repurchase?

Masco expects to complete the share repurchase by July 27, 2022.

How many shares will Masco initially repurchase?

Masco will initially repurchase approximately 7.9 million shares under the ASR agreement.

What was the closing price of Masco's stock on May 9, 2022?

The closing price of Masco's stock on May 9, 2022, was $53.76.

Who is managing Masco's accelerated share repurchase agreement?

Wells Fargo Bank is managing Masco's accelerated share repurchase agreement.