The following is a summary of the American Woodmark Corporation (AMWD) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:

Financial Performance:

• American Woodmark reported net sales of $453.3 million in Q4 2024, a decrease of 5.8% compared to the previous year.

• The adjusted EBITDA of the quarter was $54.7 million, which is 12.1%.

• EPS was reported as $1.69, with the adjusted EPS slightly higher at $1.70.

• End of Q4 saw the company with a cash balance of $87.4 million with an additional $322.9 million available via their credit facility.

• The Q4 report includes the repurchase of 171,000 shares by the company.

• For the fiscal year 2025, the company expects its net sales to witness a low single-digit increase, despite a predicted decrease in the repair/remodel market. The adjusted EBITDA for the year is predicted to be between $235 million to $255 million.

Business Progress:

• The company has aligned with 19 of the leading 20 national builders for strategic growth.

• Home center business witnessed a downfall; however, momentum in all markets, combined with an improving builder confidence and strategic buy down rates, is promising.

• Significant improvement is seen in operational excellence, with a focus on digital transformation and platform design.

• New growth initiatives include the introduction of a low SKU high-value offering to home centres and a new brand named 1951 Cabinetry.

• It opened a facility in Monterrey, Mexico and also expanded the Hamlet, North Carolina facility which added significant operational capacity.

• The company initiated efforts for the next phase of its digital transformation and automation at its Monterrey and Hamlet facilities.

• American Woodmark plans to aggressively gain market share using their added business capacity.

• They have implemented a new ERP system to increase efficiencies and decision-making precision, which is expected to enhance margins, labor efficiency, and inventory reduction in the upcoming years.

• A profit is expected due to market preference shifting to value price points, where American Woodmark primarily operates.

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