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| We are pleased with our strong 2023 performance and I want to congratulate and thank the entire TopBuild team for a job well done |
| So, again, that would be upside to the guidance we've got |
| We're good at driving synergies in the different models and stuff |
| We finished 2023 with a strong fourth quarter, completing another outstanding year for TopBuild |
| But we know -- when we talk about that same branch performance we had -- even when I pull out the $25 million that we're calling one time, our same branch flow through was 80% for the year, right? So it was a really strong performance |
| And so that's why we're very optimistic in our performance around commercial/industrial here in '24 and beyond '24 |
| We once again delivered on our objectives of achieving profitable growth and outperforming in any operating environment |
| 2023 was markedly better than we had originally anticipated |
| Despite these headwinds, TopBuild showed positive growth from the outset, exceeding the high-end of our initial sales and adjusted EBITDA guidance |
| So, yeah, I think we continue to the field teams continue to do a nice job of growing that business, continue to gain traction and penetration with customers across both commercial/industrial |
| I’m extremely proud of our Installation segment’s leadership who targeted multiple avenues for growth, successfully expanding our multi-family and commercial business to offset the decline in single family construction |
| So that's a positive for the business as well |
| We had a really strong commercial quarter in the first quarter of last year |
| And then I think as you look year-over-year, just because of how 2023 played out, we came into the year with a strong backlog on the single family side |
| So it's a real stabilizing environment for that 25% of our business as long as we keep up the great service, which we're known for, and we're able to service on the spur of the moment, which our teams do a great job in the field |
| But like I was saying earlier, I think last year, we really did a great job with it, right, with the 108% same branch EBITDA pull-throughs |
| But every year, we're working hard with our teams to drive for better than that, right? And we've been very successful in that |
| Obviously, you've been able to consistently exceed your incremental margin guidance or long-term targets over the last several years |
| If you think about mineral wool and some of the other products that you mentioned there, we think it's going to be a really good environment for TopBuild here in 2024 |
| So we do expect it to be tight given all that maintenance, given the single family trajectory, which we think there's upside even on the single family side and some good organic growth there |
| This continuous focus on improved labor productivity is a distinct advantage for TopBuild as labor constraints persist across the construction industry |
| The main thing to point out there, right, is just that 2023 was an exceptional year for our team despite the headwinds we faced, right? If you look at our same branch results for the year, sales were up $88 million |
| This team helped drive some great and sustainable improvements last year, that positively impacted our top and bottom lines |
| Philip Ng Well, team, congrats on another strong quarter, a strong finish to the year and you're obviously guiding to another strong 2024 |
| We were also successful on the capital allocation front, completing four residential installation acquisitions that are expected to contribute approximately $173 million of annual revenue |
| These four companies complement our growth strategy and bring experienced installers, great management teams, and strong customer relationships to TopBuild |
| We are excited about the year ahead and expect both segments, Installation and Specialty Distribution, to perform well |
| While Rob will provide more details and clarity on our outlook, you can see we expect another strong year of profitable growth for TopBuild, led by outstanding execution, a continuous focus on driving operational improvements, and an eye towards innovation throughout the company |
| As we have said on previous calls, we are bullish on the long-term fundamentals of residential new construction |
| We also anticipate strong sales from recurring revenue on repair and replacement projects |
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| When we first issued guidance 12 months ago, we were facing declining single family starts, steady interest rate hikes and the possibility of a slowing economy |
| So I would say maybe compared to the COVID years, maybe not quite as tight as that because there was a lot of erratic, if you will, demand and supply back then |
| But when I think about a more upbeat environment for single family and continued growth in C&I, I'm a little surprised that your EBITDA guidance assumes EBITDA growth decelerates from call it the 2023 level where you're dealing with an air pocket in a single family |
| So I would say our first quarter from a comp perspective is probably our toughest |
| Noah Merkousko So, first, you noted in the prepared remarks in January, weather was tough |
| That softened up as the year went on |
| 2023 CapEx totaled $64 million or about 1.2% of revenue, slightly below our long-term guidance of 1.5% to 2% |
| No surprise |
| For the full year, other income and expense was $53.3 million, down from $55 million in 2022 |
| But we -- like we said, January put us behind that a little bit |
| So Q1 is the lightest |
| Other income and expense totaled $10.5 million in the fourth quarter, a decrease of $4.7 million versus the prior year |
| Stephen, so it has been something that we've had |
| And if things stay good here through March, we should get back to where we expected to be |
| October rates were high mortgage rates |
| Looking at material and assuming single family starts maintain their current trajectory, fiberglass will be tight |
| And so then we've got some -- so that leads to a little bit of volume growth |
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