Installed Building Products, Inc. current report, 29 October 2016

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Installed Building Products, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: October 29, 2016
Event: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement (Share Purchase Agreement) to acquire Trilok Industries, Inc. and Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing Company (collectively, the "Target Companies").

Key Financial Metrics and Transaction Terms

  • Total Purchase Price: $92,120,000 (subject to customary adjustments for cash and net working capital).
  • Equity Consideration: $9,212,000 paid via issuance of 282,577 shares of the Company's common stock.
  • Cash Consideration: The remaining balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash by the Purchaser (EMPER Holdings, LLC).
  • Debt Assumption: The Purchaser will pay in full certain indebtedness of the Target Companies. Any payment exceeding $350,000 will reduce the Purchase Price dollar-for-dollar.
  • Earnout Provision: Potential additional cash payment equal to three times the amount by which the Target Companies' fiscal year 2016 EBITDA exceeds $15,655,477.

Material Changes and Strategic Rationale

This filing represents a material expansion of the Company's operations through the acquisition of the Target Companies, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The Target Companies operate 8 branch locations across Georgia, Florida, Texas, Alabama, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Their product portfolio includes waterproofing, insulation, fireproofing, and fire stopping, primarily serving large, long-lead time commercial projects such as office buildings, airports, sports complexes, and hospitals.

Outlook, Risks, and Contingencies

  • Closing Timeline: The Company expects to close the acquisition in the first quarter of 2017.
  • Termination Date: If the closing does not occur by February 25, 2017, either party may terminate the agreement, subject to extensions for antitrust regulatory approvals.
  • Closing Conditions: The transaction is subject to customary conditions, including antitrust regulatory approvals, accuracy of representations, compliance with covenants, and the execution of employment and noncompetition agreements by key individuals.
  • Risk Factors: The filing includes standard forward-looking statement disclaimers regarding the uncertainty of closing, regulatory approvals, and potential termination of the agreement.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the final purchase price after customary cash and net working capital adjustments.
  • Confirm the actual EBITDA for the Target Companies for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016, to determine the earnout liability.
  • Monitor the status of antitrust regulatory approvals required for closing.
  • Review the employment and noncompetition agreements executed by the Target Companies' key personnel.
  • Assess the impact of the 282,577 new shares issued on existing shareholder dilution.