Owens Corning Delivers Record Net Sales of $2.3 Billion, Generates Net Earnings of $304 Million and Adjusted EBIT of $417 Million

TOLEDO, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), a global building and construction materials leader, today reported first-quarter 2022 results.

• Reported Net Sales Increase of 23% to $2.3 Billion

• Expanded Adjusted EBITDA Margins to 23% and Adjusted EBIT Margins to 18%

• Delivered Diluted EPS of $3.03 and Adjusted Diluted EPS of $2.84

• Generated Operating Cash Flow of $158 Million and Free Cash Flow of $51 Million

• Returned $264 Million of Free Cash Flow to Shareholders through Dividends and Share Repurchases

“Building on the momentum from an outstanding 2021, Owens Corning delivered another great quarter to start the year. Our results are being driven by continued strong execution by our teams along with the structural improvements and strategic investments we are making to generate higher, more resilient earnings,” said Chair and Chief Executive Officer Brian Chambers. “We remain focused on servicing our customers’ near-term demand while also positioning ourselves to capitalize on longer-term secular trends that will drive additional growth for our company and value for our shareholders.”

Enterprise Performance

Capital Deployment and Liquidity

• During first-quarter 2022, Owens Corning repurchased 2.5 million shares of common stock for $229 million. As of the end of the quarter, 10.9 million shares were available for repurchase under the current authorization.

• In the first quarter of 2022, Owens Corning paid $35 million for its quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per common share, a 35% increase compared with the prior quarterly dividend. In February, Owens Corning announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per common share. The dividend was paid on April 7 to shareholders of record as of March 4.

• Owens Corning continues to generate strong and consistent cash flows and maintain a solid investment-grade balance sheet.

• Earlier this month, Owens Corning signed an agreement with JR Plastics Corporation to acquire WearDeck^®, a premium producer of composite weather-resistant decking for commercial and residential applications. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and is anticipated to close by the end of second-quarter 2022. This transaction advances the company’s strategy to pivot its Composites business to focus on higher-value material solutions within the building and construction industry. WearDeck^® is estimated to generate full year 2022 revenues of approximately $60 million.

• In October, the company announced its decision to explore strategic alternatives for its DUCS product line. Recently, the company received a binding offer relating to the sale of the DUCS manufacturing assets located in Chambéry, France, subject to the standard consultation process for French M&A transactions and it could complete the transaction by the end of the second quarter. This would result in a divestiture of approximately $100 million of revenue on an annualized basis. Consistent with its strategy to accelerate growth and generate higher and more sustainable margins, the company will convert the other two DUCS facilities to produce glass fiber supporting building and construction applications.

“We are pleased with our cash flow performance to start the year. In the first quarter of 2022, we generated $158 million of operating cash flow and $51 million of free cash flow,” said Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Ken Parks. “Our strong and consistent cash generation, combined with our solid investment-grade balance sheet, position us well to continue to execute on our business strategies to grow our company, while remaining committed to returning at least 50% of free cash flow to shareholders over time.”

Segment Performance

• Composites net sales increased 28% to $714 million in first-quarter 2022 compared with first-quarter 2021, primarily due to higher selling prices and the favorable impact of customer mix. EBIT increased $75 million to $154 million, with 22% EBIT margins, on higher selling prices, improved production leverage, and favorable mix, which more than offset input cost inflation and increased transportation costs.

• Insulation net sales increased 23% to $859 million in first-quarter 2022 compared with first-quarter 2021, driven by higher selling prices and sales volumes. EBIT increased $47 million to $129 million, with 15% EBIT margins, on higher selling prices and sales volumes, which more than offset input cost inflation and increased transportation costs.

• Roofing net sales increased 18% to $838 million in first-quarter 2022 compared with first-quarter 2021 primarily driven by higher selling prices. Overall, volumes were relatively flat as higher shingle volumes were offset by lower Components volumes. EBIT increased $20 million to $176 million, with 21% EBIT margins, primarily due to higher selling prices more than offsetting input cost inflation, mainly asphalt and other petroleum-based products, and increased transportation costs.

Other Key Highlights

• Owens Corning sustained a high level of safety performance in first-quarter 2022, with a recordable incident rate (RIR) of 0.51, a 22% improvement over first-quarter 2021.

• Owens Corning continues to be a leader in environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters. In March, the company published its 16^th annual Sustainability Report which presented the results of its sustainability work during 2021, as well as progress toward its ambitious 2030 goals. The company’s key pillars are to expand its product handprint, reduce its environmental footprint, and improve its social impact in its communities.

• In March, the company was recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies for the fifth consecutive year. It was one of just three honorees in the Construction and Building Materials industry.

• In April, the company announced the appointment of David Rabuano as Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, effective May 1, 2022. Mr. Rabuano succeeds Frank O’Brien-Bernini, who is retiring after 38 years with the company.

• Owens Corning continues to invest in accelerating new product and process innovation to support customers and generate additional growth. In the first quarter, it launched 16 new or refreshed products.

• In late March, Owens Corning made the decision to exit Russia through a transfer or sale of its facilities and, earlier this month, halted all future investments in Russia. The company is working to expedite its exit, while remaining committed to the safety and security of its employees in the country. 2021 net sales in Russia were approximately $100 million, or about 1% of the company’s consolidated net sales.

Second-Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Outlook

• The key economic factors that impact the company’s businesses are residential repair and remodeling activity, U.S. housing starts, global commercial construction activity, and global industrial production.

• In the near term, the company expects the U.S. residential housing market and global commercial and industrial markets to remain strong. The company continues to closely manage the ongoing impacts of inflation, supply chain disruptions, and the regional impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the business.

• For second-quarter 2022, the company expects overall performance to result in net sales and adjusted EBIT growth for the quarter, versus the comparable quarter in the prior year.

Current 2022 financial outlook is presented below:

The above outlook excludes the impact of any acquisitions or divestitures not yet completed.

First-Quarter 2022 Conference Call and Presentation

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

9 a.m. Eastern Time

All Callers

• Live dial-in telephone number: U.S. 1.844.200.6205; Canada 1.833.950.0062; and other international +1.929.526.1599.
• Entry number: 528847 (Please dial in 10-15 minutes before conference call start time)
• Live webcast: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/472541443

Telephone and Webcast Replay

• Telephone replay will be available one hour after the end of the call through May 4, 2022. In the U.S., call 1.866.813.9403. In Canada, call 1.226.828.7578. In other international locations, call + 44 204.525.0658.
• Conference replay number: 108916.
• Webcast replay will be available for one year using the above link.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our three integrated businesses – Composites, Insulation, and Roofing – provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with approximately 20,000 employees in 33 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2021 sales of $8.5 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures

Owens Corning uses non-GAAP measures in its earnings press release that are intended to supplement investors’ understanding of the company’s financial information. These non-GAAP measures include EBIT, adjusted EBIT, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted earnings, adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to Owens Corning common stockholders (“adjusted EPS”), adjusted pre-tax earnings, free cash flow and free cash flow conversion. When used to report historical financial information, reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the corresponding GAAP measures are included in the financial tables of this press release. Specifically, see Table 2 for EBIT, adjusted EBIT, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA, Table 3 for adjusted earnings and adjusted EPS, and Table 8 for free cash flow.

For purposes of internal review of Owens Corning’s year-over-year operational performance, management excludes from net earnings attributable to Owens Corning certain items it believes are not representative of ongoing operations. The non-GAAP financial measures resulting from these adjustments (including adjusted EBIT, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted earnings, adjusted EPS and adjusted pre-tax earnings) are used internally by Owens Corning for various purposes, including reporting results of operations to the Board of Directors, analysis of performance, and related employee compensation measures. Management believes that these adjustments result in a measure that provides a useful representation of its operational performance; however, the adjusted measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net earnings attributable to Owens Corning as prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Free cash flow is a non-GAAP liquidity measure used by investors, financial analysts and management to help evaluate the company’s ability to generate cash to pursue opportunities that enhance shareholder value. Free cash flow is not a measure of residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures due to the company’s mandatory debt service requirements. As a conversion ratio, free cash flow is compared to adjusted earnings. Free cash flow and free cash flow conversion are used internally by the company for various purposes, including reporting results of operations to the Board of Directors of the company and analysis of performance.

Management believes that these measures provide a useful representation of our operational performance and liquidity; however, the measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net cash flow provided by operating activities or net earnings attributable to Owens Corning as prepared in accordance with GAAP.

When the company provides forward-looking expectations for non-GAAP measures, the most comparable GAAP measures and a reconciliation between the non-GAAP expectations and the corresponding GAAP measures are generally not available without unreasonable effort due to the variability, complexity and limited visibility of the adjusting items that would be excluded from the non-GAAP measures in future periods. The variability in timing and amount of adjusting items could have significant and unpredictable effect on our future GAAP results.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors and actual results may differ materially from any results projected in the statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: the severity and duration of the current COVID-19 pandemic on our operations, customers and suppliers, as well as related actions taken by governmental authorities and other third parties in response, each of which is uncertain, rapidly changing and difficult to predict; levels of residential, commercial and industrial construction activity; levels of global industrial production; availability and cost of energy, transportation, raw materials or other inputs; issues related to acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or expansions; competitive and pricing factors; demand for our products; relationships with key customers; domestic and international economic and political conditions, including new legislation, policies or other governmental actions in the U.S. or elsewhere; industry and economic conditions that affect the market and operating conditions of our customers, suppliers or lenders; climate change, weather conditions and storm activity; uninsured losses, including those from natural disasters, pandemics, catastrophe, theft or sabotage; legal and regulatory proceedings, including litigation and environmental actions; changes to tariff, trade or investment policies or laws; research and development activities and intellectual property protection; issues involving implementation and protection of Information technology systems; achievement of expected synergies, cost reductions and/or productivity improvements; the level of fixed costs required to run our business; foreign exchange and commodity price fluctuations; our level of indebtedness; our liquidity and the availability and cost of credit; levels of goodwill or other indefinite-lived intangible assets; price volatility in certain wind energy markets in the U.S.; loss of key employees, labor disputes or shortages; defined benefit plan funding obligations; and factors detailed from time to time in the company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The information in this news release speaks as of April 27, 2022, and is subject to change. The company does not undertake any duty to update or revise forward-looking statements except as required by federal securities laws. Any distribution of this news release after that date is not intended and should not be construed as updating or confirming such information.

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