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      Associated Materials, LLC Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results


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      Associated Materials, LLC

      Apr 13, 2011, 07:30 ET

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      CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio, April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Associated Materials, LLC (the "Company") today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 1, 2011. Financial highlights are as follows:

      • Net sales for the fourth quarter ended January 1, 2011 were $305.1 million, an 11.3% increase from net sales of $274.0 million for the same period in 2009.  
      • Adjusted EBITDA was $33.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2010 compared to $33.5 million for the same period in 2009.  
      • Net sales for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2011 were $1,167.2 million, an 11.6% increase from net sales of $1,046.1 million for the same period in 2009.
      • Adjusted EBITDA was $133.8 million for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2011 compared to $116.8 million for the same period in 2009.

      As previously announced, investment funds affiliated with Hellman & Friedman LLC ("H&F") completed their purchase of the Company on October 13, 2010. In connection with the consummation of the purchase, the Company's direct and indirect parent entities, Associated Materials Holdings, LLC ("Holdings"), AMH Holdings, LLC ("AMH") and AMH Holdings II, Inc. ("AMH II"), were merged with and into the Company, with the Company surviving such merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMH Intermediate Holdings Corp., which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMH Investment Holdings Corp. (the "Merger").  Approximately 98% of the capital stock of AMH Investment Holdings Corp. ("Parent") is owned by investment funds affiliated with H&F.  

      Upon consummation of the Merger, the holders of AMH II equity (including "in-the-money" stock options and warrants outstanding immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger), received consideration consisting of approximately $600 million in cash, less (1) $16.2 million paid to affiliates of Harvest Partners and Investcorp in accordance with the management services agreement with Harvest Partners and (2) $26.2 million of transaction bonuses paid to senior management and certain other employees in connection with the Merger. Immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger, all outstanding shares of AMH II preferred stock were converted into shares of AMH II common stock.

      In connection with the consummation of the Merger, the Company repaid and terminated the prior ABL Facility and repaid the 20% Senior Notes due 2014 (the "20% notes"). In addition, the Company called and discharged its obligations under the indentures governing the 9.875% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2016 (the "9.875% notes") and the 11 1/4% Senior Discount Notes due 2014 (the "11.25% notes").

      The Merger and the repayment of the 9.875% notes, the 11.25% notes and the 20% notes and related expenses were financed with (1) $553.5 million in cash contributed by Parent (which included $8.5 million invested by management), (2) the issuance of $730.0 million of 9.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 (the "9.125% notes"), (3) $73.0 million in cash drawn under the Company's new $225.0 million asset-based lending facility (the "ABL facilities") and (4) $45.9 million of cash from the balance sheet.

      Tom Chieffe, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are very pleased to report improved sales for both the fourth quarter and our fiscal year 2010 when compared to the prior year. This sales increase is accompanied by an improvement in adjusted EBITDA for the quarter and year, which is a result of higher volume and continued emphasis on cost reduction programs which helped offset the impact of inflationary pressures. During the fourth quarter, we experienced significant sales growth in our window offerings and third-party complementary products as we continue to offer third-party products through additional supply centers. With our new ownership and debt structure, we are positioned to continue to expand our customer base across all existing product categories through investments in new supply centers, capital and personnel.  The growth initiatives and investments we are making in the Company, accompanied by a focus on continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives, forms a solid foundation for sustained profitable growth, particularly once macroeconomic conditions improve.”

      Operating results prior to the Merger completed on October 13, 2010 have been presented to reflect the financial results of the Company and its former direct and indirect parent companies, Holdings, AMH and AMH II (together, the "Predecessor"). The financial statements for the period October 13, 2010 to January 1, 2011 have been presented to reflect the financial results of the Company subsequent to the Merger (the "Successor"). The Company's results of operations prior to the date of the Merger include the activity and results of its former direct and indirect parent companies, which principally consisted of borrowings and related interest expense, and are presented as the results of the Predecessor. The results of operations, including the Merger and results thereafter, are presented as the results of the Successor.

      Earnings Conference Call

      Management will host its fourth quarter and year-end earnings conference call on Wednesday, April 13th at 11 a.m. Eastern Time.  The toll free dial-in number for the call is (866) 469-0038 and the conference call identification number is 57997470.  A replay of the call will be available through April 20th by dialing (800) 642-1687 and entering the above conference call identification number.  The conference call and replay will also be available via webcast, which along with this news release can be accessed via the Company's web site at http://www.associatedmaterials.com.

      ASSOCIATED MATERIALS, LLC

      UNAUDITED CONDENSED

      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS



      Quarter-to-Date


      Year-to-Date






      Quarters Ended






      Years Ended


      October 3,

      2010

      to

      October 12,

      2010


      October 13,

      2010

      to

      January 1,

      2011


      January 1,

      2011


      January 2,

      2010


      January 3,

      2010

      to

      October 12,

      2010


      October 13,

      2010

      to

      January 1,

      2011


      January 1,

      2011


      January 2,

      2010


      Predecessor


      Successor


      Combined


      Predecessor


      Predecessor


      Successor


      Combined


      Predecessor


      (in thousands)

      Net sales

      $        35,832


      $    269,249


      $  305,081


      $      273,999


      $      897,938


      $    269,249


      $ 1,167,187


      $   1,046,107

















      Cost of sales

      27,739


      222,737


      250,476


      199,626


      658,509


      222,737


      881,246


      765,691

















      Gross profit

      8,093


      46,512


      54,605


      74,373


      239,429


      46,512


      285,941


      280,416

















      Selling, general

      and administrative

      expenses

      6,644


      53,543


      60,187


      51,492


      159,448


      53,543


      212,991


      204,610

















      Merger costs:
















      Transaction costs

      36,964


      7,411


      44,375


      -


      38,416


      7,411


      45,827


      -

















      Transaction

      bonuses

      26,231


      -


      26,231


      -


      26,231


      -


      26,231


      -

















      Stock option

      compensation

      38,014


      -


      38,014


      -


      38,014


      -


      38,014


      -

















      Manufacturing

      restructuring costs

      -


      -


      -


      -


      -


      -


      -


      5,255

















      (Loss) income from

      operations

      (99,760)


      (14,442)


      (114,202)


      22,881


      (22,680)


      (14,442)


      (37,122)


      70,551

















      Interest expense,

      net

      2,595


      16,120


      18,715


      18,261


      58,759


      16,120


      74,879


      77,352

















      (Gain) loss on debt

      extinguishment

      (15,201)


      25,129


      9,928


      (1,614)


      (15,201)


      25,129


      9,928


      (29,665)

















      Foreign currency

      (gain) loss

      (163)


      771


      608


      (74)


      (184)


      771


      587


      (184)

















      (Loss) income

      before income

      taxes

      (86,991)


      (56,462)


      (143,453)


      6,308


      (66,054)


      (56,462)


      (122,516)


      23,048

















      Income tax

      (benefit) provision

      (4,118)


      8,553


      4,435


      (6,671)


      5,220


      8,553


      13,773


      2,390

















      Net income (loss)

      $      (82,873)


      $    (65,015)


      $ (147,888)


      $        12,979


      $      (71,274)


      $    (65,015)


      $  (136,289)


      $        20,658

















      Other Data:
















      EBITDA (a)

      $      (83,668)


      $    (29,844)


      $ (113,512)


      $        30,159


      $        10,287


      $    (29,844)


      $    (19,557)


      $      122,569

















      Adjusted

      EBITDA (a)

      3,074


      30,583


      33,657


      33,492


      103,259


      30,583


      133,842


      116,830



      (a)

      EBITDA is calculated as net income plus interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA adjusted to reflect certain adjustments that are used in calculating covenant compliance under the Company's revolving credit agreement and the indenture governing the 9.125% notes. The Company considers EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to be important indicators of its operational strength and performance of the business. The Company has included Adjusted EBITDA because it is a key financial measure used by management to (i) assess the Company's ability to service its debt or incur debt and meet capital expenditure requirements; (ii) internally measure the Company's operating performance; and (iii) determine the Company's incentive compensation programs. In addition, the Company's ABL facilities and the indenture governing the 9.125% notes have certain covenants that apply ratios utilizing this measure of Adjusted EBITDA. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have not been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Adjusted EBITDA as presented by the Company may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measures determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income (as determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of the Company's operating results or net cash provided by operating activities (as determined in accordance with GAAP) as a measure of the Company's liquidity.




      Prior year Adjusted EBITDA amounts are presented to conform to the current year's presentation of the computation of Adjusted EBITDA, which is in conformity with the Adjusted EBITDA as defined in the Company's revolving credit agreement and the indenture governing the 9.125% notes.




      The reconciliation of the Company's net income (loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is as follows:



      Quarter-to-Date


      Year-to-Date






      Quarters Ended






      Years Ended


      October 3,

      2010

      to

      October 12,

      2010


      October 13,

      2010

      to

      January 1,

      2011


      January 1,

      2011


      January 2,

      2010


      January 3,

      2010

      to

      October 12,

      2010


      October 13,

      2010

      to

      January 1,

      2011


      January 1,

      2011


      January 2,

      2010


      Predecessor


      Successor


      Combined


      Predecessor


      Predecessor


      Successor


      Combined


      Predecessor


      (in thousands)

      Net income (loss)

      $      (82,873)


      $    (65,015)


      $   (147,888)


      $        12,979


      $      (71,274)


      $    (65,015)


      $   (136,289)


      $        20,658

















      Interest expense,

      net

      2,595


      16,120


      18,715


      18,261


      58,759


      16,120


      74,879


      77,352

















      Income tax (benefit)

      provision

      (4,118)


      8,553


      4,435


      (6,671)


      5,220


      8,553


      13,773


      2,390

















      Depreciation and

      amortization

      728


      10,498


      11,226


      5,590


      17,582


      10,498


      28,080


      22,169

















        EBITDA

      (83,668)


      (29,844)


      (113,512)


      30,159


      10,287


      (29,844)


      (19,557)


      122,569

















      Merger costs (b)

      102,015


      7,411


      109,426


      -


      103,467


      7,411


      110,878


      -

















      Net (gain) loss on

      debt extinguishment

      (c)

      (15,201)


      25,129


      9,928


      (1,614)


      (15,201)


      25,129


      9,928


      (29,665)

















      Purchase

      accounting related

      adjustments (d)

      -


      21,427


      21,427


      -


      -


      21,427


      21,427


      -

















      Management

      fees (e)

      -


      -


      -


      353


      681


      -


      681


      1,400

















      Restructuring costs

      (f)

      -


      -


      -


      201


      88


      -


      88


      5,762

















      Impairments and

      write-offs (g)

      -


      1,230


      1,230


      519


      43


      1,230


      1,273


      1,130

















      Employee

      Termination

      costs (h)

      -


      1,397


      1,397


      (533)


      -


      1,397


      1,397


      1,182

















      Bank fees (i)

      -


      -


      -


      24


      56


      -


      56


      142

















      Other normalizing

      and unusual

      items (j)

      91


      3,062


      3,153


      3,097


      3,419


      3,062


      6,481


      6,505

















      Foreign currency

      (gain) loss (k)

      (163)


      771


      608


      (74)


      (184)


      771


      587


      (184)

















      Proforma cost

      savings (l)

      -


      -


      -


      1,360


      603


      -


      603


      7,989

















       Adjusted EBITDA

      $         3,074


      $      30,583


      $       33,657


      $        33,492


      $      103,259


      $      30,583


      $     133,842


      $      116,830



      (b)

      Represents the following:





      Quarter-to-Date


      Year-to-Date






      Quarters Ended






      Years Ended


      October 3,

      2010

      to

      October 12,

      2010

      October 13,

      2010

      to

      January 1,

      2011


      January 1,

      2011


      January 2,

      2010


      January 3,

      2010

      to

      October 12,

      2010


      October 13,

      2010

      to

      January 1,

      2011


      January 1,

      2011


      January 2,

      2010


      Predecessor


      Successor


      Combined


      Predecessor


      Predecessor


      Successor


      Combined


      Predecessor


      (in thousands)

      Transaction

      costs (i)

      $        36,964


      $         7,411


      $         44,375


      $                -


      $        38,416


      $         7,411


      $       45,827


      $                -

















      Transaction

      bonuses (ii)

      26,231


      -


      26,231


      -


      26,231


      -


      26,231


      -

















      Stock option

      compensation (iii)

      38,014


      -


      38,014


      -


      38,014


      -


      38,014


      -

















      Stock warrants

      expense (iv)

      806


      -


      806


      -


      806


      -


      806


      -

















        Total

      $      102,015


      $         7,411


      $       109,426


      $                -


      $      103,467


      $         7,411


      $     110,878


      $                -










      (i)

      Predecessor expenses include investment banking, legal and other expenses, including $16.2 million of expense accrued and payable to affiliates of Investcorp and Harvest Partners in connection with the amended and restated management agreement between Harvest Partners and the Company. Successor expenses primarily include fees paid related to due diligence activities.





      (ii)

      Represents transaction bonuses paid to senior management and certain employees in connection with the Merger.





      (iii)

      Represents stock option compensation expense recognized as a result of the modification of certain stock option awards in connection with the Merger and the fair value of an in-the-money stock option award granted immediately prior to the Merger.





      (iv)

      Represents expense for stock warrants, which were redeemed for cash in connection with the Merger. The expense associated with the stock warrants has been recognized in the statement of operations as a reduction in net sales in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 505-50, Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees.



      (c)

      Expenses recorded by the Predecessor for the periods ended October 12, 2010 include the write-off of deferred financing fees associated with the prior ABL Facility and the write-off of an accrual for all future interest payments on the 20% notes, which was recorded during the year ended January 2, 2010, in accordance with FASB ASC 470-60, Troubled Debt Restructurings by Debtors. Expenses recorded by the Successor include the loss on the extinguishment of the 9.875% notes and the 11.25% notes totaling $13.6 million and fees of $11.5 million related to an interim financing facility, which was negotiated, but ultimately not utilized, in conjunction with the financing for the Merger.




      The net gain on debt extinguishment recognized during the year ended January 2, 2010 represents a $29.6 million gain on troubled debt restructuring of the 13.625% notes and an $8.9 million gain on debt extinguishment in connection with the purchase of $15.0 million par value of the 11.25% notes directly from the noteholders for approximately $5.9 million, partially offset by debt extinguishment costs of $8.8 million incurred with the redemption of the 9.75% notes and the 15% notes and the issuance of the 9.875% notes.



      (d)

      Represents the elimination of the impact of adjustments related to purchase accounting recorded as a result of the Merger, which include the following: $23.1 million of amortization for the step-up in basis of inventory, partially offset by $0.8 million of other purchase accounting related adjustments to inventory included in cost of sales, $0.6 million of reduced pension expense as a result of purchase accounting adjustments and amortization related to net liabilities recorded in purchase accounting for the fair value of certain leased facilities and warranty liabilities of $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively.



      (e)

      Represents amortization of a prepaid management fee paid to Investcorp International Inc. in connection with a December 2004 recapitalization transaction and annual management fees paid to Harvest Partners.



      (f)

      Represents the following:





      Quarter-to-Date


      Year-to-Date






      Quarters Ended






      Years Ended


      October 3,

      2010

      to

      October 12,

      2010


      October 13,

      2010

      to

      January 1,

      2011


      January 1,

      2011


      January 2,

      2010


      January 3,

      2010

      to

      October 12,

      2010


      October 13,

      2010

      to

      January 1,

      2011


      January 1,

      2011


      January 2,

      2010


      Predecessor


      Successor


      Combined


      Predecessor


      Predecessor


      Successor


      Combined


      Predecessor


      (in thousands)

      Manufacturing

      restructuring

      costs (i)

      $                -


      $             -


      $             -


      $                -


      $                -


      $             -


      $             -


      $          5,255

















      Tax restructuring

      charges (ii)

      -


      -


      -


      201


      88


      -


      88


      507

















       Total

      $                -


      $             -


      $             -


      $             201


      $               88


      $             -


      $            88


      $          5,762










      (i)

      During 2008, the Company relocated a portion of its vinyl siding production from Ennis, Texas to West Salem, Ohio and Burlington, Ontario. In connection with this change, during 2009, the Company discontinued the use of the warehouse facility adjacent to the Ennis manufacturing plant. Expenses during 2009 represent lease costs associated with the discontinued use of the warehouse facility adjacent to the Ennis manufacturing plant.





      (ii)

      Represents legal and accounting fees in connection with tax restructuring projects.






      (g)

      Represents impairments and write-offs of assets other than by sale principally including (i) $1.2 million incurred during the periods ended January 1, 2011 and $0.6 million incurred during the year ended January 2, 2010 related to issues with a new product line, and the ultimate discontinuation of the product line in the fourth quarter of 2010, and (ii) $0.4 million expensed during the quarter and year ended January 2, 2010 for software write-offs due to changes in our information technology and business strategies during 2009.



      (h)

      Represents separation costs, including payroll taxes and certain benefits, as follows: (i) $1.4 million for the periods ended January 2, 2011 related to the termination of Mr. Franco, the Company's former President of AMI Distribution, and (ii) $1.2 million for the year ended January 2, 2010 related to a workforce reduction in connection with our overall cost reduction initiatives.



      (i)

      Represents bank audit fees incurred under the Company's prior ABL Facility and new ABL facilities.



      (j)

      Represents the following:





      Quarter-to-Date


      Year-to-Date






      Quarters Ended






      Years Ended


      October 3,

      2010

      to

      October 12,

      2010


      October 13,

      2010

      to

      January 1,

      2011


      January 1,

      2011


      January 2,

      2010


      January 3,

      2010

      to

      October 12,

      2010


      October 13,

      2010

      to

      January 1,

      2011


      January 1,

      2011


      January 2,

      2010


      Predecessor


      Successor


      Combined


      Predecessor


      Predecessor


      Successor


      Combined


      Predecessor


      (in thousands)

      Professional fees

      (i)

      $               77


      $       2,973


      $      3,050


      $             316


      $          2,734


      $       2,973


      $      5,707


      $          1,285

















      Accretion of lease

      liability (ii)

      14


      89


      103


      73


      296


      89


      385


      76

















      Excess severance

      costs (iii)

      -


      -


      -


      -


      389


      -


      389


      910

















      Normalized bonus

      expense (iv)

      -


      -


      -


      2,052


      -


      -


      -


      -

















      Unusual bad debt

      expense (v)

      -


      -


      -


      656


      -


      -


      -


      4,234

















        Total

      $               91


      $       3,062


      $      3,153


      $          3,097


      $          3,419


      $       3,062


      $      6,481


      $          6,505










      (i)

      Represents management's estimate of unusual or non-recurring consulting fees primarily associated with cost savings initiatives.





      (ii)

      Represents accretion on the liability recorded at present value for future lease costs in connection with the Company's warehouse facility adjacent to the Ennis manufacturing, which was discontinued using during 2009.





      (iii)

      Represents management's estimates for excess severance expense due primarily to unusual changes within senior management.





      (iv)

      Represents management's estimate of bonus expense in excess of normalized bonus levels accrued disproportionately in the second half of 2009 based on the timing of revenue and earnings.





      (v)

      Represents management's estimate of unusual bad debt expense based on historical averages from 2004 through 2008.



      (k)

      Represents currency transaction/translation (gains)/losses, including on currency exchange hedging agreements.



      (l)

      Represents the following:





      Quarter-to-Date


      Year-to-Date






      Quarters Ended






      Years Ended


      October 3,

      2010

      to

      October 12,

      2010


      October 13,

      2010

      to

      January 1,

      2011


      January 1,

      2011


      January 2,

      2010


      January 3,

      2010

      to

      October 12,

      2010


      October 13,

      2010

      to

      January 1,

      2011


      January 1,

      2011


      January 2,

      2010


      Predecessor


      Successor


      Combined


      Predecessor


      Predecessor


      Successor


      Combined


      Predecessor


      (in thousands)

      Savings from

      Headcount

      reductions (i)

      $               -


      $             -


      $           -


      $               -


      $               -


      $             -


      $           -


      $          2,975

















      Insourcing glass

      Production

      savings (ii)

      -


      -


      -


      1,028


      462


      -


      462


      3,735

















      Procurement

      savings (iii)

      -


      -


      -


      332


      141


      -


      141


      1,279

















       Total

      $               -


      $             -


      $           -


      $          1,360


      $             603


      $             -


      $         603


      $          7,989










      (i)

      Represents savings from headcount reductions as a result of general economic conditions.





      (ii)

      Represents management's estimates of cost savings that could have resulted from producing glass in-house at the Company's Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio window facility had such production started on January 4, 2009.





      (iii)

      Represents management's estimate of cost savings that could have resulted from entering into a leveraged procurement program with an outside consulting firm had such program been entered into on January 4, 2009.



      Net Sales by Principal Product Offering



      Quarter-to-Date


      Year-to-Date






      Quarters Ended






      Years Ended


      October 3,

      2010

      to

      October 12,

      2010


      October 13,

      2010

      to

      January 1,

      2011


      January 1,

      2011


      January 2,

      2010


      January 3,

      2010

      to

      October 12,

      2010


      October 13,

      2010

      to

      January 1,

      2011


      January 1,

      2011


      January 2,

      2010


      Predecessor


      Successor


      Combined


      Predecessor


      Predecessor


      Successor


      Combined


      Predecessor


      (in thousands)

      Vinyl windows

      $        13,213


      $   118,778


      $  131,991


      $      112,576


      $      316,102


      $   118,778


      $   434,880


      $      389,293

















      Vinyl siding

      products

      6,591


      41,504


      48,095


      49,099


      181,904


      41,504


      223,408


      210,212

















      Metal products

      5,702


      35,226


      40,928


      40,732


      147,321


      35,226


      182,547


      167,749

















      Third-party

      manufactured

      products

      8,770


      55,511


      64,281


      52,352


      196,587


      55,511


      252,098


      210,806

















      Other products and

      services

      1,556


      18,230


      19,786


      19,240


      56,024


      18,230


      74,254


      68,047

















       Total

      $        35,832


      $   269,249


      $  305,081


      $      273,999


      $      897,938


      $   269,249


      $1,167,187


      $   1,046,107



      ASSOCIATED MATERIALS, LLC

      UNAUDITED CONDENSED

      CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

      (In thousands)





      January 1,

      2011

      January 2,

      2010


      Successor

      Predecessor

      ASSETS



      Current assets:



      Cash and cash equivalents

      $    13,789

      $    55,905

      Accounts receivable, net

      118,408

      114,355

      Inventories

      146,215

      115,394

      Income taxes receivable

      3,291

      3,905

      Deferred income taxes

      —

      4,921

      Prepaid expenses

      8,995

      8,945

      Total current assets

      290,698

      303,425

      Property, plant and equipment, net

      137,862

      109,037

      Goodwill

      566,423

      231,263

      Other intangible assets, net

      731,014

      96,081

      Other assets

      29,907

      22,323

            Total assets

      $  1,755,904

      $    762,129




      LIABILITIES AND MEMBER'S EQUITY / STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT)



      Current liabilities:



      Accounts payable

      $  90,190

      $    87,580

      Accrued liabilities

      79,319

      73,087

      Deferred income taxes

      19,989

      2,312

      Income taxes payable

      2,506

      1,112

      Total current liabilities

      192,004

      164,091

      Deferred income taxes

      144,668

      36,557

      Other liabilities

      132,755

      61,326

      Long-term debt

      788,000

      675,360

      Commitments and contingencies



      Convertible preferred stock, $.01 par value

      —

      150,000

      Member's equity / stockholders' (deficit)

      498,477

      (325,205)

            Total liabilities and member's equity / stockholders' (deficit)

      $  1,755,904

      $    762,129




      Company Description

      Associated Materials, LLC is a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer and distributor of exterior residential building products in the United States and Canada.  The Company produces a comprehensive offering of exterior building products, including vinyl windows, vinyl siding, aluminum trim coil, and aluminum and steel siding and accessories, which are produced at the Company's 11 manufacturing facilities. The Company also sells complementary products that are manufactured by third parties, such as roofing materials, insulation, exterior doors, vinyl siding in a shake and scallop design and installation equipment and tools that are primarily distributed through its company-operated supply centers. The Company's products are sold primarily through its extensive dual-distribution network, consisting of 119 company-operated supply centers, through which it sells directly to its contractor customers, and the Company's direct sales channel, through which it sells to approximately 250 independent distributors and dealers, who then sell to their customers. For more information, please visit the Company's website at http://www.associatedmaterials.com.

      Forward-Looking Statements

      This press release contains certain forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) relating to the Company that are based on the beliefs of the Company's management.  When used in this press release, the words "may," "will," "should," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "predict," "potential" or "continue" or similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.  These statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties.  Such statements reflect the current views of the Company's management.  The following factors, and others which are discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, are among those that may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements: changes in the home building and remodeling industries, general economic conditions, interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, changes in the availability of consumer credit, employment trends, levels of consumer confidence and spending, consumer preferences, changes in raw material costs and availability, market acceptance of price increases, changes in national and regional trends in home remodeling and new housing starts, changes in weather conditions, the Company's ability to comply with certain financial covenants in its ABL facilities and indentures governing its 9.125% notes, increases in levels of competition within its market, availability of alternative building products, increases in its level of indebtedness, increases in costs of environmental compliance, unanticipated warranty or product liability claims, increases in capital expenditure requirements and shifts in market demand.  Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions or estimates prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as expected, intended, estimated, anticipated, believed or predicted.  For further information, refer to the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K (particularly the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections) and to any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, all of which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

      SOURCE Associated Materials, LLC

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