Core Main Inc
For the period ended Apr 28, 2024. Filed Jun 4, 2024.
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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1)BASIS OF PRESENTATION & DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Business and Organization
Core & Main, Inc. (“Core & Main” and collectively with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure with local service, nationwide. As a leading specialized distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, the Company provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. The Company’s specialty products and services are used in the maintenance, repair, replacement, and construction of water and fire protection infrastructure. The Company reaches customers through a nationwide network of approximately 350 branches across 49 states. The Company’s products include pipes, valves, fittings, storm drainage products, fire protection products, meter products and other products. The Company has complemented its core products through additional offerings, including smart meter systems, fusible high-density polyethylene (“fusible HDPE”) piping solutions, specifically engineered treatment plant products and geosynthetics and erosion control products. The Company’s services and capabilities allow for integration with customers and form part of their sourcing and procurement function. All of the Company’s long-lived assets are located within the United States (“U.S.”).
Core & Main is a holding company that indirectly owns Core & Main LP through its ownership interest in Core & Main Holdings, LP (“Holdings”). Core & Main’s primary material assets are its direct and indirect ownership interest in Holdings and deferred tax assets associated with such ownership.
Secondary Offerings and Repurchase Transactions
During the fiscal year ended January 28, 2024 (“fiscal 2023”), secondary public offerings of Class A common stock were completed by certain selling stockholders (the “Selling Stockholders”) affiliated with Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (“CD&R”). As part of the secondary public offerings the Selling Stockholders sold to the public (i) existing shares of our Class A common stock and (ii) shares of Class A common stock received in exchange for an equal number of Partnership Interests, together with the retirement of a corresponding number of shares of our Class B common stock. Below is a summary of the secondary public offerings completed during fiscal 2023 (the “Secondary Offerings”).
| Secondary Offering Date | Existing Shares of Class A Common Stock Sold to the Public | Partnership Interests Exchanged for Class A Common Stock Prior to Sale to the Public | Shares of Class A Common Stock Sold to the Public | Price Per Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 25, 2024 | 12,366,683 | 7,415,404 | 19,782,087 | $40.985 |
| January 10, 2024(1) | 12,084,902 | 7,465,098 | 19,550,000 | $38.120 |
| December 11, 2023(1) | 10,783,760 | 6,466,240 | 17,250,000 | $35.540 |
| November 9, 2023(1) | 13,659,431 | 8,190,569 | 21,850,000 | $30.440 |
| September 19, 2023 | 11,252,620 | 6,747,380 | 18,000,000 | $29.015 |
| June 12, 2023 | 8,752,038 | 5,247,962 | 14,000,000 | $28.215 |
| April 14, 2023 | 3,125,728 | 1,874,272 | 5,000,000 | $22.151 |
(1) Includes shares of Class A common stock purchased by the underwriter, pursuant to the exercise in full of the option granted in connection with the secondary public offering.
The Company did not receive any of the proceeds from the Secondary Offerings. The Company paid the costs associated with the sale of shares by the Selling Stockholders in the Secondary Offerings, other than underwriting discounts and commissions.
Concurrently with the completion of the Secondary Offerings completed during fiscal 2023, (i) the Company repurchased from the Selling Stockholders shares of our Class A common stock, and Holdings redeemed from the Company a corresponding number of Partnership Interests, and (ii) Holdings redeemed from one of the Selling Stockholders Partnership Interests; with the Company repurchasing a corresponding number of shares of our Class B common stock from such Selling Stockholder for no additional consideration. Below is a summary of the repurchase transactions completed during fiscal 2023 (the “Repurchase Transactions”).
| Repurchase Transaction Date | Shares of Class A Common Stock Repurchased | Partnership Interests Redeemed | Total Repurchase Amount | Price Per Share/Partnership Interest | Total Consideration Paid (in millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 25, 2024 | 3,125,728 | 1,874,272 | 5,000,000 | $40.985 | $205 |
| January 10, 2024 | 3,125,728 | 1,874,272 | 5,000,000 | $38.120 | $191 |
| December 11, 2023 | 3,125,728 | 1,874,272 | 5,000,000 | $35.540 | $178 |
| November 9, 2023 | 3,125,728 | 1,874,272 | 5,000,000 | $30.440 | $152 |
| September 19, 2023 | 3,125,728 | 1,874,272 | 5,000,000 | $29.015 | $145 |
| June 12, 2023 | 3,125,728 | 1,874,272 | 5,000,000 | $28.215 | $141 |
| April 14, 2023 | 9,377,183 | 5,622,817 | 15,000,000 | $22.151 | $332 |
Shareholder Ownership
The shareholder ownership as of April 28, 2024 includes the following:
the shareholders of Core & Main, excluding Core & Main Management Feeder, LLC (“Management Feeder”), collectively held 192,633,594 shares of Class A common stock;
Core & Main, directly or indirectly through our wholly-owned subsidiary, held 192,634,317 Partnership Interests; and
Management Feeder held 723 shares of Class A common stock,8,813,532 Partnership Interests and 8,813,532 shares of Class B common stock.
Following the completion of the Secondary Offerings and the Repurchase Transactions during fiscal 2023 investors affiliated with CD&R no longer own shares of Core & Main.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements present the results of operations, financial position and cash flows of Core & Main and its subsidiaries, which includes the consolidated financial statements of Holdings and its consolidated subsidiary, Core & Main LP, as the legal entity that conducts the operations of the Company. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company records non-controlling interests related to Partnership Interests held by Management Feeder in Holdings.
In management’s opinion, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial information for the interim periods presented include all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the Company's results of operations, financial position and cash flows, which include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities can vary during each quarter of the year. Therefore, the results and trends in these interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements may not be the same as those for the full year. The January 28, 2024 condensed consolidated Balance Sheet was derived from audited financial statements as of that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto as of and for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2024 included in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Fiscal Year
The Company’s fiscal year is a 52- or 53-week period ending on the Sunday nearest to January 31 st. Quarters within the fiscal year include 13-week periods, unless a fiscal year includes a 53 rd week, in which case the fourth quarter of the fiscal year will be a 14-week period. Each of the three months ended April 28, 2024 and three months ended April 30, 2023 included 13 weeks. The current fiscal year ending February 2, 2025 (“fiscal 2024”) will include 53 weeks.
Estimates
Management has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of certain assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses in preparing the elements of these financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Accounting Policies
The Company’s significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 2 to the audited consolidated financial statements in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K. There have been no significant changes to these policies which have had a material impact on the Company’s interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes during the three months ended April 28, 2024.
2)RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Segment Reporting- In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures” (“ASU 2023-07”). The new guidance expands reportable segment disclosure requirements primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. ASU 2023-07 requires disclosure of (i) significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the segment’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) and included within the segment measure of profit or loss, (ii) an amount and description of its composition for other segment items to reconcile to segment profit or loss, and (iii) the title and position of the Company’s CODM. The ASU does not change how a public entity identifies its operating segments, aggregates them, or applies the quantitative thresholds to determine its reportable segments. ASU 2023-07 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the segment disclosure impact of the amended guidance; however, ASU 2023-07 is not expected to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
Income Tax Disclosures- In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures” (“ASU 2023-09”). The new guidance requires, on an annual basis, disclosure of specific categories in the rate reconciliation and disclosure of income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. ASU 2023-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently evaluating the income tax disclosure impact of the amended guidance; however, ASU 2023-09 is not expected to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
3)REVENUE
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table represents net sales disaggregated by product category:
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| Product Category | April 28, 2024 | April 30, 2023 |
| Pipes, valves & fittings products | $1,169 | $1,074 |
| Storm drainage products | 253 | 215 |
| Fire protection products | 167 | 169 |
| Meter products | 152 | 116 |
| Total net sales | $1,741 | $1,574 |
4)ACQUISITIONS
The Company made various acquisitions during the three months ended April 28, 2024 (the “Fiscal 2024 Acquisitions”) and the three months ended April 30, 2023 (the "Fiscal 2023 Acquisitions") with an aggregate transaction value of $585 million and $72 million, subject to working capital adjustments, respectively. These transactions were funded with cash and borrowings under the Senior Term Loan Credit Facility (as defined in Note 6 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q).
Fiscal 2024 Acquisitions
On April 1, 2024, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of NW Geosynthetics Inc. (“ACF West”). ACF West hassix locations and is a distributor of geosynthetic materials and provider of soil stabilization solutions.
On March 7, 2024, the Company acquired all of the membership interests of DKC Group Holdings, LLC, and associated entities (collectively, “Dana Kepner”). Dana Kepner hastwenty-one locations and is a distributor of water, wastewater, storm drainage, and geotextile products, along with specialty tools and accessories.
On February 12, 2024, the Company acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Eastern Supply Inc. and a related entity (collectively, “Eastern Supply”). Eastern Supply hastwo locations and is a distributor of a broad range of storm drainage products, with custom fabrication capabilities.
Fiscal 2023 Acquisitions
On April 17, 2023, the Company acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Midwest Pipe Supply Inc. (“Midwest Pipe”). Midwest Pipe hasone location and is a distributor of drainage and waterworks products.
On April 10, 2023, the Company acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of UPSCO Manufacturing & Distribution Company, UPSCO, Inc. and TMB Holdings, LLC (collectively, “UPSCO”). UPSCO is a provider of utility infrastructure products and services.
On March 6, 2023, the Company acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Landscape & Construction Supplies LLC (“Landscape & Construction Supplies”). Landscape & Construction Supplies hastwo locations and is a provider of geosynthetics products.
The following table represents the preliminary allocation of the transaction price to the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Fiscal 2024 Acquisitions and final allocation of the transaction price to the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Fiscal 2023 Acquisitions. The allocations are preliminary for items including review of working capital balances and the completion of intangible asset valuations.
| Fiscal 2024 Acquisitions(1) | Fiscal 2023 Acquisitions | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash | $31 | $— |
| Receivables | 61 | 10 |
| Inventories | 77 | 17 |
| Intangible assets | 219 | 33 |
| Goodwill | 284 | 2 |
| Property, plant and equipment | 11 | 14 |
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 11 | — |
| Other assets, current and non-current | 1 | 3 |
| Total assets acquired | 695 | 79 |
| Accounts payable | 29 | 4 |
| Deferred income taxes | 47 | — |
| Operating lease liabilities, current and non-current | 11 | — |
| Deferred consideration | 8 | 5 |
| Other liabilities, current and non-current | 5 | 3 |
| Net assets acquired | $595 | $67 |
(1) Amounts include the preliminary purchase price allocation of Dana Kepner net assets of $264 million to goodwill, $184 million to intangible assets, $93 million to net working capital, $29 million to cash and $8 million to fixed assets. Additionally, includes a deferred income tax liability of $41 million for the Dana Kepner acquisition.
The net outflow of cash in respect of the purchase of businesses is as follows:
| Fiscal 2024 Acquisitions | Fiscal 2023 Acquisitions | |
|---|---|---|
| Net assets acquired | $595 | $67 |
| Less: Working capital adjustment | — | (3) |
| Less: Cash acquired in acquisition | (31) | — |
| Total consideration, net of cash; investing cash outflow | $564 | $64 |
In the above transactions, to the extent applicable, the excess of purchase price over net tangible and intangible assets acquired resulted in goodwill, which represents the assembled workforce and anticipated long-term growth in new markets, customers and products. Goodwill of $191 million and $2 million associated with the Fiscal 2024 Acquisitions and Fiscal 2023 Acquisitions, respectively, are fully deductible by the Company for U.S. income tax purposes.
Intangible Assets
For the Fiscal 2024 Acquisitions and Fiscal 2023 Acquisitions discussed above, the intangible assets acquired consist of customer relationships and trademarks.
The customer relationship intangible assets represent the value associated with those customer relationships in place at the date of each transaction included in the Fiscal 2024 Acquisitions and Fiscal 2023 Acquisitions. The Company valued the customer relationships using an excess earnings method including various inputs such as customer attrition rate, revenue growth rate, gross margin percentage and discount rate. Cash flows associated with the existing relationships are expected to diminish over time due to customer turnover. The Company reflected this expected diminishing cash flow through the utilization of an annual customer attrition rate assumption and in its method of amortization.
The trademark intangible asset represents the value associated with the brand names in place at the date of the applicable closing.
A summary of the intangible asset acquired and assumptions utilized in the valuation for the Fiscal 2024 Acquisitions and Fiscal 2023 Acquisitions is as follows:
| Intangible Asset Amount | Weighted Average Amortization Period | Weighted Average Discount Rate | Weighted Average Attrition Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Relationships | ||||
| Fiscal 2024 Acquisitions (1) | $216 | 10 years | 13.3% | 12.5% |
| Fiscal 2023 Acquisitions | 33 | 10 years | 17.2% | 14.4% |
| Trademark | ||||
| Fiscal 2024 Acquisitions | $3 | 5 years | 13.0% | N/A |
(1) Customer relationships acquired and assumptions utilized in the valuation for the Dana Kepner acquisition were as follows: $181 million customer relationship intangible asset,10 years amortization period,13.0% discount rate and 12.5% attrition rate.
Pro Forma Financial Information
The following pro forma information presents a summary of the results of operations for the periods indicated as if the Dana Kepner acquisition had been completed as of January 30, 2023. The pro forma financial information is based on the historical financial information for the Company and Dana Kepner, along with certain pro forma adjustments. These pro forma adjustments consist primarily of:
increased amortization and depreciation expense related to the intangible assets and fixed assets acquired, respectively, in the Dana Kepner acquisition;
increased interest expense to reflect the borrowings under the Senior Term Loan Credit Facility including the interest and amortization of deferred financing costs;
reclassification of direct acquisition transaction costs, retention bonuses and inventory fair value adjustments from the period incurred to periods these expenses would have been recognized given the assumed transaction date identified above; and
the related income tax effects of the aforementioned adjustments to the provision for income taxes for Core & Main.
The following pro forma information has been prepared for comparative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations as they would have been had the Dana Kepner acquisition occurred on the assumed date, nor is it necessarily an indication of future operating results. In addition, the pro forma information does not reflect the cost of any integration activities, benefits from any synergies that may be derived from the Dana Kepner acquisition or revenue growth that may be anticipated.
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2024 | April 30, 2023 | |
| Net sales | $1,770 | $1,648 |
| Net income | 102 | 128 |
As a result of integration of the Dana Kepner acquisition with existing operations of the Company it is impracticable to identify the discrete financial performance associated with the Dana Kepner acquisition. As such, the Company has not presented the post-acquisition net sales and net income for the Dana Kepner acquisition.
5)GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill
The carrying amount of the Company’s goodwill included in its Balance Sheets is as follows:
| April 28, 2024 | January 28, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Goodwill | $1,845 | $1,561 |
| Accumulated Impairment | — | — |
| Net Goodwill | $1,845 | $1,561 |
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows:
| Three Months Ended | |
|---|---|
| April 28, 2024 | |
| Beginning Balance | $1,561 |
| Goodwill acquired during the year | 284 |
| Ending balance | $1,845 |
Goodwill acquired during the three months ended April 28, 2024 was related to the Fiscal 2024 Acquisitions, as further described in Note 4.
Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired. The Company does not amortize goodwill, but does assess the recoverability of goodwill on an annual basis during the fourth quarter. If an event occurs or circumstances change that would “more likely than not” reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value, an interim impairment test would be performed between annual tests.
Intangible Assets
The Company’s intangible assets included in its Balance Sheets consist of the following:
| April 28, 2024 | January 28, 2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Intangible | Accumulated Amortization | Net Intangible | Gross Intangible | Accumulated Amortization | Net Intangible | |
| Customer relationships | $1,712 | $753 | $959 | $1,496 | $718 | $778 |
| Other intangible assets | 16 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Total | $1,728 | $757 | $971 | $1,506 | $722 | $784 |
Amortization expense related to intangible assets was as follows:
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2024 | April 30, 2023 | |
| Amortization expense | $35 | $29 |
The estimated aggregate amortization expense on intangible assets owned by the Company for the remainder of fiscal 2024 and the next four full fiscal years is expected to be as follows:
| Fiscal 2024 | $112 |
|---|---|
| Fiscal 2025 | 140 |
| Fiscal 2026 | 130 |
| Fiscal 2027 | 121 |
| Fiscal 2028 | 112 |
6)DEBT
Debt consisted of the following:
| April 28, 2024 | January 28, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | Unamortized Discount and Debt Issuance Costs | Principal | Unamortized Discount and Debt Issuance Costs | |
| Current maturities of long-term debt: | ||||
| Senior Term Loan due July 2028 | $15 | $— | $15 | $— |
| Senior Term Loan due February 2031 | 8 | — | — | — |
| 23 | — | 15 | — | |
| Long-term debt: | ||||
| Senior ABL Credit Facility due February 2029 | 241 | — | 430 | — |
| Senior Term Loan due July 2028 | 1,444 | 14 | 1,448 | 15 |
| Senior Term Loan due February 2031 | 741 | 11 | — | — |
| 2,426 | 25 | 1,878 | 15 | |
| Total | $2,449 | $25 | $1,893 | $15 |
The Company’s debt obligations as of April 28, 2024 include the following debt agreements:
Senior Term Loan Credit Facility
On July 27, 2021, Core & Main LP entered into a Senior Term Loan Credit Facility under which it can incur tranches of indebtedness. Concurrently, Core & Main LP entered into a $1,500 million senior term loan, which matures on July 27, 2028 (the “2028 Senior Term Loan”). The 2028 Senior Term Loan requires quarterly principal payments, payable on the last business day of each fiscal quarter in an amount equal to approximately 0.25% of the original principal amount of the 2028 Senior Term Loan. The remaining balance is payable upon final maturity of the 2028 Senior Term Loan on July 27, 2028. The 2028 Senior Term Loan bears interest at a rate equal to (i) term secured overnight financing rate (“Term SOFR”) plus, in each case, an effective applicable margin of 2.60% or (ii) the base rate, which will be the highest of (x) the corporate base rate established by the administrative agent as its prime rate in effect at its principal office in New York City from time to time, (y) the overnight federal funds rate plus 0.50% per annum and (z) one-month Term SOFR (adjusted for maximum reserves) plus 1.00% per annum, plus, in each case, an applicable margin of 1.50%. The 2028 Senior Term Loan is subject to a Term SOFR “floor” of 0.00%. The weighted average interest rate, excluding the effect of the interest rate swap, of Core & Main LP’s outstanding borrowings under the 2028 Senior Term Loan as of April 28, 2024 was 7.97%. See further discussion of the interest rate swap below. Based on quotes from financial institutions (i.e., level 2 of the fair value hierarchy), the fair value of the 2028 Senior Term Loan was $1,461 millionas of April 28, 2024.
On February 9, 2024, Core & Main LP entered into an additional $750 million senior term loan, which matures on February 9, 2031 (the “2031 Senior Term Loan” and, together with the 2028 Senior Term Loan, the “Senior Term Loan Credit Facility”). The 2031 Senior Term Loan requires quarterly principal payments, payable on the last business day of each fiscal quarter in an amount equal to approximately 0.25% of the original principal amount of the 2031 Senior Term Loan. The remaining balance is payable upon final maturity of the 2031 Senior Term Loan on February 9, 2031. The 2031 Senior Term Loan bears interest at a rate equal to (i) Term SOFR plus, in each case, an applicable margin of 2.25% or (ii) an alternate base rate plus an applicable margin of 1.25%. The 2031 Senior Term Loan is subject to a Term SOFR “floor” of 0.00%. The weighted average interest rate, excluding the effect of the interest rate swap, of Core & Main LP’s outstanding borrowings under the 2031 Senior Term Loan as of April 28, 2024 was 7.56%. See further discussion of the interest rate swap below. Based on quotes from financial institutions (i.e., level 2 of the fair value hierarchy), the fair value of the 2031 Senior Term Loanwas $749 millionas of April 28, 2024.
Asset-Based Credit Facility
On February 9, 2024, Core & Main LP amended the terms of the credit agreement governing its senior asset-based revolving credit facility (as amended, the “Senior ABL Credit Facility”) in order to, among other things, extend the maturity from July 27, 2026 to February 9, 2029 and amend the credit agreement governing the Senior ABL Credit Facility to the extent necessary or appropriate to reflect the extension of the amended maturity. The Senior ABL Credit Facility has a borrowing capacity of up to $1,250 million, subject to borrowing base availability. Borrowings under the Senior ABL Credit Facility bear interest at either a Term SOFR rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.25% to 1.75%, or an alternate base rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.25% to 0.75%, depending on the borrowing capacity under the Senior ABL Credit Facility. Additionally, Core & Main LP pays a fee of 0.25% on unfunded commitments under the Senior ABL Credit Facility. As of April 28, 2024 and January 28, 2024 there were $241 million and $430 million amounts outstanding, respectively, under the Senior ABL Credit Facility with a weighted average interest rate of 6.62% as of April 28, 2024.
The aforementioned debt agreements include customary affirmative and negative covenants, which include, among other things, restrictions on Core & Main LP’s ability to make distributions, pay dividends, create liens, incur additional indebtedness, make investments, dispose of assets and merge or consolidate with any other person. The Senior Term Loan Credit Facility may require accelerated repayment based upon cash flows generated in excess of operating and investing requirements when the Consolidated Secured Leverage Ratio (as defined in the agreement governing the Senior Term Loan Credit Facility) is greater than or equal to 3.25. In addition, the Senior ABL Credit Facility requires Core & Main LP to comply with a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of greater than or equal to 1.00 when availability under the Senior ABL Credit Facility is less than 10.0% of the lesser of (i) the then applicable borrowing base or (ii) the then aggregate effective commitments. The Company was in compliance with all debt covenants as of April 28, 2024.
Substantially all of Core & Main LP’s assets are pledged as collateral for the Senior Term Loan Credit Facility and the Senior ABL Credit Facility.
The aggregate amount of debt payments for the remainder of fiscal 2024 and the next four full fiscal years are as follows:
| Fiscal 2024 | $17 |
|---|---|
| Fiscal 2025 | 23 |
| Fiscal 2026 | 23 |
| Fiscal 2027 | 23 |
| Fiscal 2028 | 1,410 |
Interest Rate Swaps
Core & Main LP entered into an instrument in which it makes payments to a third party based upon a fixed interest rate of 0.693% and receives payments based upon the one-month Term SOFR rate. The interest rate swap has a notional amount of $900 million as of April 28, 2024. The notional amount decreases to $800 million on July 27, 2024 and $700 million on July 27, 2025 through the instrument maturity on July 27, 2026. This instrument is intended to reduce the Company's exposure to variable interest rates under the Senior Term Loan Credit Facility. As of April 28, 2024, this instrument resulted in an effective fixed rate of 3.293%, based upon the 0.693% fixed rate plus an effective applicable margin of 2.60%.
On February 12, 2024, Core & Main LP entered into an additional instrument pursuant to which it will make payments to a third party based upon a fixed interest rate of 3.913% and receive payments based upon the one-month Term SOFR rate. The interest rate swap has a starting notional amount of $750 million that increases to $1,500 million on July 27, 2026 through the instrument maturity on July 27, 2028. The instrument is intended to reduce the Company’s exposure to variable interest rates under the Senior Term Loan Credit Facility. As of April 28, 2024, this instrument resulted in an effective fixed rate of 6.163%, based upon the 3.913% fixed rate plus an effective applicable margin of 2.25%.
The aggregate fair value of these cash flow interest rate swaps was a $91 million and $67 million asset as of April 28, 2024 and January 28, 2024, respectively, which is included within other assets in the Balance Sheet.
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | April 28, 2024 | April 30, 2023 |
| Beginning of period balance | $48 | $70 |
| Measurement adjustment gain for interest rate swap | 37 | 1 |
| Reclassification of (income) to interest expense | (13) | (10) |
| Tax (expense) benefit on interest rate swap adjustments | ||
| Measurement adjustment gain for interest rate swap | (9) | — |
| Reclassification of (income) to interest expense | 3 | 1 |
| End of period balance | $66 | $62 |
The cash flows related to settlement of the interest rate swaps are classified in the consolidated statements of cash flows based on the nature of the underlying hedged items. Fair value is based upon the present value of future cash flows under the terms of the contract and observable market inputs (level 2). Significant inputs used in determining fair value include forward-looking one-month Term SOFR rates and the discount rate applied to projected cash flows.
As of April 28, 2024, the Company estimates $47 million of the cash flow interest rate swap gains will be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into earnings over the next 12 months.
7)INCOME TAXES
For the three months ended April 28, 2024 and April 30, 2023, the Company's effective tax rate was 24.6% and 18.9%, respectively. The variation between the Company's estimated effective tax rate and the U.S. and state statutory rates for the three months ended April 30, 2023 is primarily due to the portion of the Company's earnings attributable to non-controlling interests. The rate for the three months ended April 28, 2024 increased due to a substantial decrease in the non-controlling interest ownership that increased the allocation of net income to taxable entities.
Tax Receivable Agreements
The Company is party to a tax receivable agreement with certain stockholders affiliated with CD&R that transferred all of their Partnership Interests at the time of the initial public offering (the “Former Limited Partners Tax Receivable Agreement”) and a tax receivable agreement with certain stockholders affiliated with CD&R and Management Feeder that continued to own Partnership Interests beyond the time of the initial public offering (the “Continuing Limited Partners Tax Receivable Agreement”) (collectively, the “Tax Receivable Agreements”). The Company has generated tax attributes, and expects to generate additional tax attributes with future exchanges of Partnership Interests, that will reduce amounts that it would otherwise pay in the future to various tax authorities. The Tax Receivable Agreements provide payments to the parties subject to the Tax Receivable Agreements, or their permitted transferees, of 85% of the tax benefits realized by the Company, or in some circumstances are deemed to be realized.
The Company recorded payables to related parties pursuant to the Tax Receivable Agreements of $716 million and $717 million as of April 28, 2024 and January 28, 2024, respectively. Payments under the Tax Receivable Agreements within the next 12 months are expected to be $19 million, whichis included within other current liabilities in the Balance Sheet.
The actual amount and timing of any payments under the Tax Receivable Agreements will vary depending upon a number of factors, including the timing of exchanges by the holders of Partnership Interests, the amount of gain recognized by such holders of Partnership Interests, the amount and timing of the taxable income the Company generates in the future and the federal tax rates then applicable. Assuming (i) that Management Feeder exchanged all of its remaining Partnership Interests at $57.32 per share of our Class A common stock (the closing stock price on April 26, 2024), (ii) no material changes in relevant tax law, (iii) a constant corporate tax rate of 25.1%, which represents a pro forma tax rate that includes a provision for U.S. federal income taxes and assumes the highest statutory rate apportioned to each state and local jurisdiction and (iv) that the Company earns sufficient taxable income in each year to realize on a current basis all tax benefits, the Company would recognize an additional deferred tax asset (subject to offset with existing deferred tax liabilities) of approximately $147 million and a liability of approximately $125 million, payable over the life of the Continuing Limited Partners Tax Receivable Agreement. The full exchange will also decrease Core & Main's aforementioned deferred tax asset associated with its investment in Holdings by $6 million. The foregoing amounts are estimates and subject to change.
8)SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION
Receivables
Receivables consisted of the following:
| April 28, 2024 | January 28, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables, net of allowance for credit losses | $1,125 | $888 |
| Supplier rebate receivables | 75 | 85 |
| Receivables, net of allowance for credit losses | $1,200 | $973 |
Accrued Compensation and Benefits
Accrued compensation and benefits consisted of the following:
| April 28, 2024 | January 28, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Accrued bonuses and commissions | $40 | $82 |
| Other compensation and benefits | 28 | 24 |
| Accrued compensation and benefits | $68 | $106 |
Leases
The table below presents cash and non-cash impacts associated with leases:
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2024 | April 30, 2023 | |
| Operating cash flow payments for operating lease liabilities | $15 | $13 |
| Operating cash flow payments for non-lease components | 8 | 6 |
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | $18 | $16 |
The non-cash impact related to right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities in the table above excludes the impact from acquisitions.
Depreciation Expense
Depreciation expense is classified within cost of sales and depreciation and amortization within the Statement of Operations. Depreciation expense related to property, plant and equipment, including capitalized software, was as follows:
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2024 | April 30, 2023 | |
| Depreciation expense | $8 | $6 |
9)NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS
Core & Main is the general partner of Holdings and operates and controls all of the business and affairs of Holdings and, through Holdings and its subsidiaries, conducts the Company's business. Accordingly, Core & Main consolidates the consolidated financial statements of Holdings and attributes a portion of net income and equity of Holdings to non-controlling interests related to the vested Partnership Interests not held by the Company. Income or loss is attributed to the non-controlling interests based on the weighted average percentage of Partnership Interests held by Management Feeder, excluding unvested Partnership Interests held, relative to all Partnership Interests of Holdings during the period. Holdings equity is attributed to non-controlling interests based on the Partnership Interests not held by the Company, excluding unvested Partnership Interests, relative to all Partnership Interests as of the balance sheet date. The non-controlling interests’ ownership percentage may fluctuate over time as Partnership Interests are exchanged, together with the retirement of a corresponding number of shares of Class B common stock, for shares of Class A common stock and Partnership Interests held by Management Feeder vest. The following table summarizes the ownership of Partnership Interests of Holdings (excluding unvested Partnership Interests held by Management Feeder):
| Partnership Interests | Ownership Percentage | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core & Main | Management Feeder | Total | Core & Main | Management Feeder | Total | |
| Balances as of January 28, 2024 | 191,663,608 | 9,243,276 | 200,906,884 | 95.4% | 4.6% | 100.0% |
| Issuance of Partnership Interests | 158,097 | — | 158,097 | — | — | — |
| Exchange of Partnership Interests | 812,612 | (816,654) | (4,042) | 0.4 | (0.4) | — |
| Vesting of Partnership Interests | — | 123,294 | 123,294 | — | — | — |
| Balances as of April 28, 2024 | 192,634,317 | 8,549,916 | 201,184,233 | 95.8% | 4.2% | 100.0% |
10)BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended April 28, 2024 and April 30, 2023.
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to Core & Main for the period by the weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding during the same period. Shares of Class A common stock issued or redeemed during the period were weighted for the portion of the period in which the shares of Class A common stock were outstanding. The Company did not apply the two-class method because shares of Class B common stock do not participate in earnings or losses of Core & Main. As a result, the shares of Class B common stock are not considered participating securities and are not included in the weighted average shares outstanding for purposes of earnings per share. Net income allocated to holders of non-controlling interests was excluded from net income available to the Class A common stock. There wereno preferred dividends andno shares of preferred stock outstanding for the period.
The diluted earnings per share calculation includes the basic weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding plus the dilutive impact of potential outstanding shares of Class A common stock that would be issued upon exchange of Partnership Interests, together with the retirement of a corresponding number of shares of Class B common stock, under the if-converted method, if dilutive. The treasury stock method is applied to outstanding awards, including unvested Partnership Interests and outstanding stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units and stock options.
| Three Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|
| Basic earnings per share: | April 28, 2024 | April 30, 2023 |
| Net income | $101 | $133 |
| Net income attributable to non-controlling interests | 6 | 47 |
| Net income available to Class A common stock | 95 | 86 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding | 192,194,061 | 171,597,317 |
| Net income per share | $0.49 | $0.50 |
| Diluted earnings per share: | ||
| Net income available to common shareholders - basic | $95 | $86 |
| Increase to net income attributable to dilutive instruments | 5 | 35 |
| Net income available to common shareholders - diluted | 100 | 121 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding - basic | 192,194,061 | 171,597,317 |
| Incremental shares of common stock attributable to dilutive instruments | 10,421,763 | 72,119,447 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted | 202,615,824 | 243,716,764 |
| Net income per share - diluted | $0.49 | $0.50 |
11)RELATED PARTIES
The Company has entered into the Tax Receivable Agreements and the Exchange Agreement, dated as of July 22, 2021 (as amended, the “Exchange Agreement”) with related parties, that are discussed in Note 14 to the audited consolidated financial statements in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K. There have been no significant changes to these related party agreements.
12)SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Management has evaluated events or transactions that may have occurred that would merit recognition or disclosure in the condensed consolidated financial statements.
On May 21, 2024, Core & Main LP amended the terms of the 2028 Senior Term Loan in order to reduce the effective applicable margin on a Term SOFR borrowing under the 2028 Senior Term Loan from 2.60% to 2.00%. The 2028 Senior Term Loan principal balance did not change, still matures on July 27, 2028, requires quarterly principal payments equal to approximately 0.25% of the original principal amount, and remains subject to a Term SOFR “floor” of 0.00%.
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