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This page provides a historical news archive for GMS Inc. (formerly NYSE: GMS), a North American specialty building products distributor. Company press releases and SEC-related announcements document how GMS operated a network of more than 300 distribution centers and approximately 100 tool sales, rental and service centers, offering wallboard, ceilings, steel framing and complementary construction products to residential and commercial contractors across the United States and Canada.
The news flow for GMS covers several key themes. Regular quarterly and annual earnings releases detail net sales, product group performance, gross margins, Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, along with commentary on end market demand in single-family, multi-family and commercial construction. These releases also describe pricing dynamics in wallboard, ceilings, steel framing and complementary products, as well as the impact of factors such as interest rates, economic uncertainty, weather events and steel price deflation.
Another important category of news relates to platform expansion. GMS has announced strategic acquisitions of regional distributors and the opening of new greenfield locations in both the United States and Canada, reflecting its stated priorities to grow complementary products and expand its distribution platform. These items provide insight into how the company broadened its geographic reach and product coverage over time.
Corporate transaction and capital markets developments are also prominent in the GMS news record. In 2025, the company issued releases about an unsolicited proposal from QXO, Inc., followed by the announcement of a definitive agreement for GMS to be acquired by SRS Distribution, a subsidiary of The Home Depot. Subsequent filings and press releases describe the tender offer, merger completion and related financing and debt redemption actions. Together, these items trace GMS’s transition from a publicly traded company to an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot.
Investors and researchers can use this news archive to review how GMS communicated its financial performance, strategic initiatives and corporate transactions over time, including the events leading up to its acquisition and delisting from the New York Stock Exchange.
GMS Inc. (NYSE:GMS) will announce its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ending April 30, 2021, on June 24, 2021, before market opening. A conference call to discuss these results, along with recent events, is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET the same day. Interested participants can access the call via a dial-in number, and a webcast will be available on the Company’s website. GMS has over 265 distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada, providing a wide range of interior building products, marking its 50th anniversary this year.
GMS (NYSE: GMS), a prominent distributor of interior building products, will present at the Baird Global Consumer, Technology and Services Conference on June 8, 2021, at 12:50 PM ET and at the UBS Industrials and Transportation Conference on June 9, 2021, at 2:00 PM ET. Both presentations will be streamed live on the Investors section of their website, with replays available for 90 days. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, GMS operates over 265 distribution centers in the US and Canada, offering a wide range of products for interior contractors.
GMS Inc. (NYSE: GMS) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Westside Building Material for $135 million in cash. Westside, a major distributor of interior building products with $200 million in net revenues for 2020, operates ten locations across California and Nevada. This acquisition aligns with GMS's growth strategy, enhancing its presence in key West Coast markets, including Los Angeles and Las Vegas. CEO John C. Turner emphasizes the merger's potential for creating new opportunities and improved customer service.
GYP Holdings III Corp., a subsidiary of GMS, announced the upsizing of its private offering of senior notes to $350 million, increasing by $50 million from a prior amount. The senior notes, due 2029, will have a 4.625% interest rate and will close around April 22, 2021. The estimated net proceeds of $345 million will be used to repay a portion of outstanding borrowings under the senior secured term loan. These notes are being offered exclusively to qualified institutional buyers under specific exemptions from the Securities Act.
GYP Holdings III Corp., a subsidiary of GMS (NYSE: GMS), has announced a private offering of $300 million in senior notes due 2029. The offering is made under an exemption from the Securities Act and is subject to market conditions. The senior notes will be guaranteed by the Company’s parent, GYP Holdings II Corp., and will be used primarily to reduce outstanding borrowings under its senior secured term loan facility. However, these notes have not been registered and cannot be sold in the U.S. without proper registration.
GMS reported Q3 FY2021 results with net sales of $751.2 million, a 1.3% decline from the previous year, driven by COVID-19 impacts. Net income rose 48.2% to $16.1 million, with adjusted net income increasing 16.4% to $25.9 million. Despite a decline in gross margin to 32.4%, SG&A expenses improved as a percentage of sales. The company opened a new location in Waco, TX, and achieved cash flow of $44.4 million. Total debt was $994.2 million, with a net debt leverage of 2.9 times, showing improved financial stability.
GMS Inc. (NYSE:GMS) will announce its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ending January 31, 2021, on March 4, 2021, before the NYSE market opens. A conference call is scheduled for the same day at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results and recent events. Shareholders can participate via telephone or listen to a live webcast on the company's website. Established in 1971, GMS operates over 260 distribution centers in North America, serving contractors with a wide range of interior building products.
GMS Inc. (NYSE: GMS), a leading North American distributor of interior building products, has announced the acquisition of D.L. Building Materials, Inc. and the establishment of five new locations. This acquisition expands GMS's Canadian presence, introducing its first location in Quebec and enhancing its footprint in the Ottawa-Gatineau market. Additionally, new locations in Atlantic City, Waco, and Memphis will further strengthen GMS's market position. The company operates over 260 distribution centers, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
GMS reported Q2 fiscal 2021 results with net sales of $812.9 million, down 5.7% year-over-year, while organic sales fell 6.4%. Net income was $28.5 million or $0.66 per diluted share, decreasing from $29.1 million in Q2 fiscal 2020. The gross profit was $265.1 million, a 6.8% decline, leading to a gross margin of 32.6%. SG&A improved slightly to 23.2% of sales. The company maintained strong liquidity with $118.2 million cash on hand and $415.4 million available credit. A new greenfield location opened in Hillsboro, Oregon.
GMS Inc. (NYSE:GMS) will announce its financial results for the fiscal second quarter on December 3, 2020, before market open. The company will hold a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results and recent developments. GMS operates over 260 distribution centers in the U.S. and Canada, providing wallboard, ceiling systems, and complementary construction products to interior contractors in commercial and residential sectors.