Jeld Wen Holding Stock Price, News & Analysis

JELD-WEN announced a secondary offering of 7,000,000 shares by selling shareholders Onex Corporation and its affiliates. JELD-WEN will not receive proceeds from this sale. However, the company plans to repurchase 800,000 shares from the offering at the purchase price set by underwriters. This move aims to reduce the share count available to the public to 6,200,000 shares, potentially enhancing shareholder value. Goldman Sachs is the sole underwriter for the offering.

JELD-WEN announced a mixed ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit regarding its litigation with Steves and Sons. The court upheld the district court's order for divestiture of JELD-WEN's Towanda, Pennsylvania facility but vacated a $139.4 million lost-profits award to Steves, stating the claim was premature. JELD-WEN intends to appeal the divestiture ruling while continuing to protect its trade secrets in a separate Texas lawsuit. The company aims to maintain its operational focus during the ongoing legal challenges.

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) reported Q4 2020 net revenue of $1,151.3 million, a 7.7% increase, and net income of $43.2 million, compared to $7.8 million in Q4 2019. With an adjusted EBITDA of $115.4 million, up 29.4%, the company achieved significant margin expansion across all segments, particularly North America, which saw a 310 basis points increase. Full-year cash flow from operations stood at $355.7 million, with record liquidity of $1,121.5 million. The 2021 outlook anticipates 4.0% to 7.0% revenue growth.

JELD-WEN Holding announces that CEO Gary S. Michel will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the 2021 Barclays Industrials Select Conference on February 17 at 3:30 p.m. EST. Additionally, CFO John Linker will engage in a discussion at the 2021 J.P. Morgan Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference on March 3 at 9:15 a.m. EST. Audio webcasts and further information will be available on their investor relations website.

JELD-WEN Holding will release its fourth quarter and full year 2020 results before the market opens on February 16, 2021. A conference call is scheduled for 8 a.m. EST that day, providing insights into the company’s financial performance. Investors can access the call via webcast or phone. JELD-WEN is a major global manufacturer of doors and windows, with operations in 20 countries and a commitment to energy-efficient products, recognized as an ENERGY STAR Partner since 1998.

The law firm Shuman, Glenn & Stecker is investigating potential claims against JELD-WEN regarding allegations of antitrust violations and a related securities class action. JELD-WEN was found liable for price-fixing in 2018, which led to a significant stock price drop of 19%. The securities lawsuit alleges that JELD-WEN misrepresented its market competitiveness and falsely attributed its financial performance to legitimate factors. The class action is progressing towards trial following a denial to dismiss the claims.

Shuman, Glenn & Stecker is investigating potential claims against JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. due to ongoing antitrust litigation and a securities class action. Allegations include participation in a collusive price-fixing scheme with a competitor and misrepresentations about market competition. A jury found JELD-WEN liable for antitrust violations in 2018, resulting in a significant financial charge of $76.5 million and a 19% drop in stock price. The securities class action has progressed towards trial following a judge's denial of a motion to dismiss.

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE:JELD) announced that Gary S. Michel, CEO, will participate in a virtual discussion at the Baird 2020 Global Industrials Conference on November 12, 2020, at 11:25 a.m. EST. Additionally, CFO John Linker will join the Credit Suisse 8th Annual Global Industrials Conference on December 3, 2020, at 1:50 p.m. EST. Audio webcasts for these events will be available on the investor relations section of JELD-WEN's website. The company will also host investor meetings on November 18, 2020, and December 8, 2020.

JELD-WEN Holding reported third quarter 2020 net revenue of $1,112.9 million, an increase of 1.9% year-over-year, alongside net income of $25.5 million and an adjusted EBITDA of $130.7 million. Notably, the adjusted EPS rose to $0.52, marking a 97.7% increase compared to last year. Free cash flow improved significantly, totaling $143.7 million. The company anticipates full-year adjusted EBITDA between $435 million and $450 million, contingent upon stable COVID-19 conditions. JELD-WEN emphasized operational strength and increased demand in residential markets.