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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 27, 2017
MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

 
 
 
 
 
Delaware
 
01-13697
 
52-1604305
(State or Other
Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
 
(Commission File
Number)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
160 South Industrial Blvd., Calhoun, Georgia
 
30701
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (706) 629-7721
 
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
¨   Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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¨   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act CFR 240.14d-2(b))
¨   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act CFR 240.17R 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company    ¨





Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
The following information, including the Exhibit attached hereto, is being furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed “filed” for purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
On July 27, 2017, Mohawk Industries, Inc., issued a press release announcing its second quarter financial results. A copy of the press release is attached hereto and hereby incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated July 27, 2017.











SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Date:
 
July 27, 2017
 
By:
 
/s/ James F. Brunk
 
 
 
 
 
 
James F. Brunk
 
 
 
 
 
 
V.P. & Corporate Controller









INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 

 
 
 
 
Exhibit
 
 
 
 
 
 
99.1
 
Press release dated
July 27, 2017




Exhibit


Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE

                        
For Release:        Immediately
            
Contact:         Frank H. Boykin, Chief Financial Officer (706) 624-2695



MOHAWK INDUSTRIES REPORTS RECORD Q2 RESULTS

Calhoun, Georgia, July 27, 2017 - Mohawk Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MHK) today announced 2017 second quarter record operating income of $356 million, net earnings of $261 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.48. Excluding restructuring, acquisition and other charges, net earnings were $278 million and EPS was $3.72, a 7% increase over last year’s second quarter adjusted EPS. Net sales for the second quarter of 2017 were $2.5 billion, up 6% versus the prior year’s second quarter or an increase of approximately 8% on a constant days and currency basis. For the second quarter of 2016, net sales were $2.3 billion, operating income was $351 million, net earnings were $255 million and EPS was $3.42; excluding restructuring, acquisition and other charges, net earnings were $259 million and EPS was $3.47.
For the six months ending July 1, 2017, net earnings and EPS were $461 million and $6.17, respectively. Net earnings excluding restructuring, acquisition and other charges were $482 million and EPS was $6.44, an increase of 10% over the 2016 six-month period adjusted EPS. For the six-month period, net sales were $4.7 billion, an increase of 4% versus prior year as reported or 6% on a constant days and currency basis. For the six-month period ending July 2, 2016, net sales were $4.5 billion, net earnings were $427 million and EPS was $5.73; excluding restructuring, acquisition and other charges, net earnings and EPS were $436 million and $5.85.
Commenting on Mohawk Industries’ second quarter performance, Jeffrey S. Lorberbaum, Chairman and CEO, stated, “During the period, Mohawk delivered record results, generating the highest





sales, adjusted operating income and adjusted EPS in the company’s history. Adjusted operating income increased to $381 million, up 7% overcoming higher material and start-up costs and a reduction of IP income. Across the business, we are increasing prices to offset inflation, introducing innovative products and improving our productivity.
“During the period, we completed the acquisition of two small ceramic manufacturers to expand our European platform and two U.S. material manufacturing operations to enhance the vertical integration of our businesses. This year, we are increasing our internal investments to over $850 million to capitalize on innovative new products, increased automation and greater efficiencies, as well as to enhance the four acquisitions. As detailed last quarter, we are expanding our sales capacity by approximately $1.4 billion. This production will come online over the next twelve months, and our start-up costs will be higher until we have optimized all our new manufacturing operations later in 2018. These initiatives will increase our sales and profitability, maximizing the long-term value of our business.
“For the quarter, our Global Ceramic Segment sales increased approximately 9% as reported and on a constant days and currency basis. Operating margin was 17% as reported and 18% on an adjusted basis, with adjusted operating income rising approximately 16% for the quarter. We completed two European ceramic acquisitions that increased our sales by 6% during the period. Our legacy business improved from the prior quarter but was limited in North America by capacity constraints in red body ceramic and in Europe by a temporary plant shutdown to upgrade our technical production. In Europe, half of our new technical equipment has begun production and is operating at expected levels, and we are importing product to satisfy U.S. demand until our Mexican expansion becomes operational later this year. We are introducing higher value products from our new Tennessee plant, including longer, more-realistic wood visuals; surface textures in registration with our designs; and proprietary slip resistant surfaces. During the quarter, we completed the acquisition of a talc mine in Texas that will ensure our material supply and enhance our competitive position. Even with our capacity restraints, our sales in Mexico outpaced the strong local market. Our European ceramic business grew substantially as a result of





our new acquisitions and new products we have introduced. Our Russian ceramic business is significantly outperforming the market, with sales and margins improving as a result of our unique styling, strong brand, and robust distribution. Russia’s economy has expanded the last two quarters, and we are increasing our capacity to support future growth.
“During the quarter, our Flooring North America Segment’s sales increased 6% as reported. Operating margin for the quarter was 12% as reported and 13% on an adjusted basis, with adjusted operating income rising 12%. For the period, our hard surface sales outpaced carpet, and residential sales were stronger than commercial. We have implemented price increases and improved our product mix, which together have offset material and other inflation. We are executing productivity initiatives across our operations, resulting in improved efficiencies and yields. Our premium residential carpet collections are growing faster than the market due to increasing consumer preference for the superior softness and performance of our exclusive SmartStrand franchise. We have begun shipping SmartStrand Silk Reserve, the fourth generation of our proprietary fiber, with an even greater level of softness. During the period, we completed the purchase of a nylon polymerization plant, which we are enhancing to improve our competitive position. Our Main Street commercial sales expanded faster than our specified channels, with carpet tile continuing to gain share. Our LVT and laminate sales outpaced our other hard surfaces, with our distribution expanding as a result of our leading design and performance attributes. Our LVT operations are improving, and construction is progressing on our new rigid LVT line, which will start up by the end of this year. Our propriety water resistant laminate with enhanced visuals is growing as an alternative to wood, and we are increasing our capacity later this year to support additional growth.
“For the quarter, our Flooring Rest of the World Segment’s sales increased 2% as reported and 8.5% on a constant days and currency basis. Operating margin was 17% as reported and on an adjusted basis, with adjusted operating income decreasing approximately 12% for the quarter. The segment was impacted by increasing material costs and currency changes, which we are implementing price increases to recover, and the reduction in patent income. We anticipate that the majority of the price increases will





be fully implemented by the fourth quarter, allowing us to recover our higher costs. Our LVT sales are growing significantly, although we are reaching the limits of our present capacity. Our new LVT production line in Belgium will produce both rigid and flexible products and should start-up in the fourth quarter. In Russia, we are finalizing the purchase of a building near our ceramic facilities to house our new sheet vinyl manufacturing operation. In Europe, our premium laminate collections grew substantially, and we have begun installation of a new laminate press line to further expand our business and improve our product mix with value-added introductions. Construction of our new carpet tile plant is underway, and we will begin limited operations in the fourth quarter.
“Mohawk’s operating performance in the third quarter should continue to significantly improve, with sales and income strengthening further, even with higher materials and changes in patents. We are implementing price increases across most product categories and regions to recover material and currency changes in the third quarter. We will begin optimizing the acquisitions we completed in the second quarter by improving their strategies and enhancing their profitability. Taking all of this into account, our adjusted EPS guidance for the third quarter is $3.70 to $3.79.
To enhance our long-term performance, we are investing at record levels this year to expand our product offering and capacity, improve our efficiencies and extend our geographic reach. In the fourth quarter, we will incur higher start-up costs as our production expansions ramp up and we elevate our marketing activities to increase our sales. The expansion of our LVT, ceramic, laminate, sheet vinyl and carpet tile capacity will increase our future growth and profitability, strengthening our position as the global leader in flooring.”

ABOUT MOHAWK INDUSTRIES
Mohawk Industries is the leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that





differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Group, Pergo, Quick-Step and Unilin. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Certain of the statements in the immediately preceding paragraphs, particularly anticipating future performance, business prospects, growth and operating strategies and similar matters and those that include the words “could,” “should,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” and “estimates,” or similar expressions constitute “forward-looking statements.” For those statements, Mohawk claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements will be accurate because they are based on many assumptions, which involve risks and uncertainties. The following important factors could cause future results to differ: changes in economic or industry conditions; competition; inflation and deflation in raw material prices and other input costs; inflation and deflation in consumer markets; energy costs and supply; timing and level of capital expenditures; timing and implementation of price increases for the Company’s products; impairment charges; integration of acquisitions; international operations; introduction of new products; rationalization of operations; tax, product and other claims; litigation; and other risks identified in Mohawk’s SEC reports and public announcements.

Conference call Friday, July 28, 2017, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time
The telephone number is 1-800-603-9255 for US/Canada and 1-706-634-2294 for International/Local. Conference ID # 51858547. A replay will be available until Friday, August 25, 2017, by dialing 1-855-859-2056 for US/local calls and 1-404-537-3406 for International/Local calls and entering Conference ID # 51858547.






MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statement of Operations Data
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
$
2,453,038

 
2,310,336

 
4,673,683

 
4,482,382

Cost of sales
 
1,673,902

 
1,554,748

 
3,214,194

 
3,087,115

    Gross profit
 
779,136

 
755,588

 
1,459,489

 
1,395,267

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
423,311

 
404,896

 
828,880

 
798,903

Operating income
 
355,825

 
350,692

 
630,609

 
596,364

Interest expense
 
8,393

 
10,351

 
16,595

 
22,652

Other expense (income), net
 
3,002

 
(5,807
)
 
170

 
(2,378
)
    Earnings before income taxes
 
344,430

 
346,148

 
613,844

 
576,090

Income tax expense
 
82,682

 
90,034

 
151,040

 
147,859

        Net earnings including noncontrolling interest
 
261,748

 
256,114

 
462,804

 
428,231

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
1,067

 
926

 
1,569

 
1,495

Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
 
$
260,681

 
255,188

 
461,235

 
426,736

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
 
$
3.51

 
3.44

 
6.21

 
5.76

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic
 
74,327

 
74,123

 
74,269

 
74,049

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
 
$
3.48

 
3.42

 
6.17

 
5.73

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted
 
74,801

 
74,574

 
74,773

 
74,526


Other Financial Information
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
$
109,761

 
101,215

 
214,785

 
201,408

Capital expenditures
 
$
224,153

 
136,081

 
425,423

 
276,914







Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
    Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
130,238

 
112,049

    Receivables, net
 
1,639,614

 
1,448,898

    Inventories
 
1,865,941

 
1,660,131

    Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
374,930

 
298,125

        Total current assets
 
4,010,723

 
3,519,203

Property, plant and equipment, net
 
3,892,251

 
3,243,838

Goodwill
 
2,417,058

 
2,322,735

Intangible assets, net
 
878,301

 
930,323

Deferred income taxes and other non-current assets
 
391,158

 
296,732

    Total assets
 
$
11,589,491

 
10,312,831

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Current portion of long-term debt and commercial paper
 
$
1,754,077

 
1,795,584

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
1,466,658

 
1,334,150

        Total current liabilities
 
3,220,735

 
3,129,734

Long-term debt, less current portion
 
1,174,440

 
1,160,700

Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities
 
713,110

 
613,131

        Total liabilities
 
5,108,285

 
4,903,565

Redeemable noncontrolling interest
 
26,713

 
23,683

Total stockholders' equity
 
6,454,493

 
5,385,583

    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
11,589,491

 
10,312,831


Segment Information
 
Three Months Ended
 
As of or for the Six Months Ended
(Amounts in thousands)
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Global Ceramic
 
$
902,670

 
829,794

 
1,687,639

 
1,603,520

    Flooring NA
 
1,040,299

 
980,693

 
1,979,795

 
1,887,057

    Flooring ROW
 
510,069

 
499,849

 
1,006,249

 
991,805

    Intersegment sales
 

 

 

 

        Consolidated net sales
 
$
2,453,038

 
2,310,336

 
4,673,683

 
4,482,382

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Global Ceramic
 
$
152,557

 
140,606

 
268,593

 
240,383

    Flooring NA
 
127,482

 
118,946

 
219,624

 
194,297

    Flooring ROW
 
86,052

 
101,062

 
162,147

 
180,599

    Corporate and eliminations
 
(10,266
)
 
(9,922
)
 
(19,755
)
 
(18,915
)
        Consolidated operating income
 
$
355,825

 
350,692

 
630,609

 
596,364

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Global Ceramic
 
 
 
 
 
$
4,736,068

 
4,054,351

    Flooring NA
 
 
 
 
 
3,625,350

 
3,316,048

    Flooring ROW
 
 
 
 
 
2,984,716

 
2,835,497

    Corporate and eliminations
 
 
 
 
 
243,357

 
106,935

        Consolidated assets
 
 
 
 
 
$
11,589,491

 
10,312,831







Reconciliation of Net Earnings Attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. to Adjusted Net Earnings Attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc. and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
Net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
$
260,681

 
255,188

 
461,235

 
426,736

Adjusting items:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs
15,878

 
6,020

 
19,856

 
13,738

Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)
9,571

 

 
9,673

 

Income taxes
(7,677
)
 
(2,342
)
 
(9,091
)
 
(4,620
)
 Adjusted net earnings attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
$
278,453

 
258,866

 
481,673

 
435,854

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share attributable to Mohawk Industries, Inc.
$
3.72

 
3.47

 
6.44

 
5.85

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted
74,801

 
74,574

 
74,773

 
74,526


Reconciliation of Total Debt to Net Debt
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
July 1, 2017
Current portion of long-term debt and commercial paper
$
1,754,077

Long-term debt, less current portion
1,174,440

Less: Cash and cash equivalents
130,238

  Net Debt
$
2,798,279


Reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted EBITDA
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trailing Twelve
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Months Ended
 
 
October 1, 2016
 
December 31, 2016
 
April 1, 2017
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 1, 2017
Operating income
$
378,307

 
305,272

 
274,784

 
355,825

 
1,314,188

Other (expense) income
(3,839
)
 
3,190

 
2,832

 
(3,002
)
 
(819
)
Net (earnings) loss attributable to non-controlling interest
(949
)
 
(760
)
 
(502
)
 
(1,067
)
 
(3,278
)
Depreciation and amortization
103,680

 
104,379

 
105,024

 
109,761

 
422,844

  EBITDA
477,199

 
412,081

 
382,138

 
461,517

 
1,732,935

Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs
30,572

 
16,214

 
3,978

 
15,878

 
66,642

Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)

 

 
192

 
9,571

 
9,763

Legal settlement and reserves
(90,000
)
 

 

 

 
(90,000
)
Release of indemnification asset
2,368

 
3,004

 

 

 
5,372

Tradename impairment
47,905

 

 

 

 
47,905

Adjusted EBITDA
$
468,044


431,299

 
386,308

 
486,966

 
1,772,617

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.6








Reconciliation of Net Sales to Net Sales on a Constant Exchange Rate and Constant Shipping Days Excluding Acquisition Volume
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
Net sales
$
2,453,038

 
2,310,336

 
4,673,683

 
4,482,382

Adjustment to net sales on constant shipping days
23,317

 

 
35,247

 

Adjustment to net sales on a constant exchange rate
12,356

 

 
30,535

 

Net sales on a constant exchange rate and constant shipping days
2,488,711

 
2,310,336

 
4,739,465

 
4,482,382

Less: impact of acquisition volume
(48,224
)
 

 
(48,224
)
 

Net sales on a constant exchange rate and constant shipping days excluding acquisition volume
$
2,440,487

 
2,310,336

 
4,691,241

 
4,482,382


Reconciliation of Segment Net Sales to Segment Net Sales on a Constant Exchange Rate and Constant Shipping Days Excluding Acquisition Volume
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
Global Ceramic
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
Net sales
 
$
902,670

 
829,794

Adjustment to net sales on constant shipping days
 
6,163

 

Adjustment to segment net sales on a constant exchange rate
 
(2,542
)
 

Segment net sales on a constant exchange rate and constant shipping days
 
$
906,291

 
829,794

Less: impact of acquisition volume
 
(48,224
)
 

Segment net sales on a constant exchange rate and constant shipping days excluding acquisition volume
 
$
858,067

 
829,794


Reconciliation of Segment Net Sales to Segment Net Sales on a Constant Exchange Rate and Constant Shipping Days
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
Flooring ROW
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
Net sales
 
$
510,069

 
499,849

Adjustment to net sales on constant shipping days
 
17,154

 

Adjustment to segment net sales on a constant exchange rate
 
14,897

 

Segment net sales on a constant exchange rate and constant shipping days
 
$
542,120

 
499,849


Reconciliation of Gross Profit to Adjusted Gross Profit
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
Gross Profit
 
$
779,136

 
755,588

Adjustments to gross profit:
 
 
 
 
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs
 
13,028

 
2,778

Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)
 
9,571

 

  Adjusted gross profit
 
$
801,735

 
758,366







Reconciliation of Selling, General and Administrative Expenses to Adjusted Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
$
423,311

 
404,896

Adjustments to selling, general and administrative expenses:
 
 
 
 
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs
 
(2,850
)
 
(3,241
)
Adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses
 
$
420,461

 
401,655


Reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted Operating Income
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
Operating income
 
$
355,825

 
350,692

Adjustments to operating income:
 
 
 
 
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs
 
15,878

 
6,020

Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)
 
9,571

 

  Adjusted operating income
 
$
381,274

 
$
356,712


Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Adjusted Segment Operating Income
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
Global Ceramic
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
Operating income
 
$
152,557

 
140,606

Adjustments to segment operating income:
 
 
 
 
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs
 
1,305

 
381

Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)
 
9,571

 

  Adjusted segment operating income
 
$
163,433

 
140,987


Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Adjusted Segment Operating Income
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
Flooring NA
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
Operating income
 
$
127,482

 
118,946

Adjustments to segment operating income:
 
 
 
 
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs
 
12,196

 
6,146

  Adjusted segment operating income
 
$
139,678

 
125,092


Reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to Adjusted Segment Operating Income
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
Flooring ROW
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
Operating income
 
$
86,052

 
101,062

Adjustments to segment operating income:
 
 
 
 
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs
 
2,170

 
(507
)
Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)
 

 

 Adjusted segment operating income
 
$
88,222

 
100,555








Reconciliation of Earnings Including Noncontrolling Interests Before Income Taxes to Adjusted Earnings Including Noncontrolling Interests Before Income Taxes
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
Earnings before income taxes
 
$
344,430

 
346,148

Noncontrolling interests
 
(1,067
)
 
(926
)
Adjustments to earnings including noncontrolling interests before income taxes:
 
 
 
 
Restructuring, acquisition and integration-related & other costs
 
15,878

 
6,020

Acquisitions purchase accounting (inventory step-up)
 
9,571

 

Adjusted earnings including noncontrolling interests before income taxes
 
$
368,812

 
351,242



Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense to Adjusted Income Tax Expense
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
Income tax expense
 
$
82,682

 
90,034

Income taxes - reversal of uncertain tax position
 

 

Income tax effect of adjusting items
 
7,677

 
2,342

  Adjusted income tax expense
 
$
90,359

 
92,376

 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted income tax rate
 
24.5
%
 
26.3
%



The Company supplements its consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with US GAAP, with certain non-GAAP financial measures. As required by the Securities and Exchange Commission rules, the tables above present a reconciliation of the Company’s non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable US GAAP measure. Each of the non-GAAP measures set forth above should be considered in addition to the comparable US GAAP measure, and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.  The Company believes these non-GAAP measures, when reconciled to the corresponding US GAAP measure, help its investors as follows: Non-GAAP revenue measures that assist in identifying growth trends and in comparisons of revenue with prior and future periods and non-GAAP profitability measures that assist in understanding the long-term profitability trends of the Company's business and in comparisons of its profits with prior and future periods.
The Company excludes certain items from its non-GAAP revenue measures because these items can vary dramatically between periods and they can obscure underlying business trends. Items excluded from the Company’s non-GAAP revenue measures include: foreign currency transactions and translation, more or fewer shipping days in a period, and the impact of acquisitions.
The Company excludes certain items from its non-GAAP profitability measures because these items may not be indicative of, or are unrelated to, the company’s core operating performance. Items excluded from the Company’s non-GAAP profitability measures include: restructuring, acquisition and integration-related and other costs, legal settlements and reserves, tradename impairments, acquisition purchase accounting (inventory step-up), release of indemnification assets and the reversal of uncertain tax positions.