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| We expect this momentum and a strong bidding activity we are seeing will help us keep a strong book-to-bill ratio, which stood at 1.2 times as of the quarter four 2023 |
| We are pleased to accomplish these results, while maintaining a resilient industry-leading margin profile |
| Our innovation domestically integrated business model are all reflected in our solid full year results |
| During 2023, we produced record total revenues of $833 million, achieving a record adjusted EBITDA of $304 million and produced record gross profit of $391 million |
| In addition to the strong visibility afforded by our growing backlog, we are excited about the long-term growth potential of our single-family residential business |
| Early feedback from the sampling of our vinyl products are encouraging, giving us confidence that vinyl will provide meaningful contributions to revenue over time |
| Our prudent management of working capital allowed us to generate impressive operating cash flow of $139 million for the year |
| At the same time, we have preserved a strong balance sheet, which provides ample flexibility for future growth and additional returns for shareholders |
| And I think the trend, I mean we just went to the show in Vegas, and the acceptance of our new products for Northern Florida and outside of Florida has been tremendous, and we're very happy |
| We have been experiencing healthy multi-family commercial demand, so both high demand from our innovative products and increased commercial activity in our key geographies |
| As you can see on Slide 17, the upward trajectory of our revenue and adjusted EBITDA remains positive, and there is a latter runway for growth |
| building product peers, the returns on reinvestments into our business plus dividends have driven substantially higher value to our shareholders, further validating our growth strategy and capital allocation priorities |
| We're very happy |
| On average, over the past three years, our stronger profitability and meaningful step-up in cash flow generation have driven significant above average returns |
| We see probably the best free cash flow year that the company has ever had |
| Furthermore, our solid capital position has given us flexibility to invest in a structural enhancement, increase our dividend, repurchase share, and improve leverage |
| On Slide number 15, I would like to reiterate our exceptional track record of creating value compared to the industry |
| In summary, 2023 was another exceptional year for Tecnoglass |
| We are pleased with the value we have created from our returns oriented investments, which have positioned Tecnoglass as a leading architectural glass and window player |
| Through our vertically integrated platform and continued geographic positioning and proven growth investments, we have established an accessorial track record of cash flow generation |
| This is helping us create additional value for our shareholders, as we look to 2024 and beyond |
| We are very confident in the strategic actions we have taken during 2023 and remain excited about the prospects of driving above-market growth through the attractive vinyl window market, strengthening customer relationships and geographic diversification |
| Based on our strong market growth and continued strength in pipeline activity, we are projecting another year of double-digit revenue growth |
| Overall, we remain very pleased with our efforts to grow our cash generation capabilities, which, in turn, has provided us with multiple levers to drive additional value in our business |
| Additionally, given the visibility afforded by a record backlog, as of the year-end and the expectation for continued strength in cash flow, our Board of Directors has approved a 22% dividend increase to a quarterly payment of $0.11 per share |
| Our results during the quarter demonstrated our ability to leverage our unique competitive advantages to preserve margin strength and generate solid cash flow |
| Backlog grew each quarter through the year and as of year-end, stood at a record of $870.1 million, reflecting a strong pipeline of multi-family and commercial projects |
| Equally as important, the pipeline activity remains robust, and we continue to see incremental signings year-to-date |
| Overall, despite the highest interest rate environment, we are levering favorable demographic trends in our markets |
| We are seeing solid levels of multi-family and commercial quoting and bidding, and we have a strong base of activity that gives us confidence in our ability to achieve another strong year in 2024 |
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| Total revenues for the fourth quarter decreased 7.8% year-over-year to $194.6 million, due to lower single-family residential revenues with a multifamily and commercial business performing in line with internal expectations |
| Therefore, despite the expected quarterly improvement in gross margin after Q1, for the full year 2024, it is reasonable to assume gross margin will be lower than the 47% level seen in the full 2023 year |
| The year-over-year change was primarily due to slower sequential and year-over-year activity, resulting from much higher interest rates and mortgage rates |
| Additionally, gross margin was impacted by lower revenues and an increase in the mix of installation versus product revenue during the quarter |
| The year-over-year change in gross margin mainly reflected an unfavorable FX impact related to functional currency and a steep revaluation of the Colombian peso of approximately 15% year-over-year |
| I mean, not bad, but it wasn't growing because a lot of housing projects were delayed because of the high interest rate |
| The increase in SG&A as a percentage of revenue was primarily due to lower revenues year-over-year |
| I would expect that over the quarter, being the fact that we're going to have more mix, there's going to be a little bit of a headwind in there |
| And then I respect the reticence to talk about EBITDA for the entirety of '24 because of macro uncertainty |
| That being said, given the current lack of clarity on U.S |
| So I think from a quarter-over-quarter comparison, the FX pressure is really behind us |
| The first quarter of the year is expected to be the seasonal low quarter of the year than increasing sequentially thereafter |
| So this time is going to be a little bit unusual |
| And CapEx is expected to essentially go down by half, I would say, to the range of $40 million to $45 million |
| But lately, it seems that the interest rate went down like 1 point, and people are enthusiastic |
| I guess, what do you think has kind of changed over the last three to four months? And I think Jose Manuel you said that February was a little bit better |
| Santiago Giraldo I think EBITDA could be in line or slightly lower based on the mix of revenues |
| Actual results may differ in a material nature from those expressed or implied by the statements herein due to changes in economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory factors and other risks and uncertainties affecting the operation of Tecnoglass' business |
| I wouldn't say flattish, but I would imagine that growing slightly less than revenues |
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