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News about JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. (NYSE: JELD) focuses on its role as a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance interior and exterior doors, windows and related building products. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina with facilities in 14 countries in North America and Europe, the company regularly issues updates on its financial performance, strategic initiatives and leadership changes.
Investors following JELD news can expect quarterly earnings releases that detail net revenues, segment results for North America and Europe, non-GAAP measures such as Adjusted EBITDA and Core Revenue, and commentary from management on market conditions and transformation efforts. These releases often describe the impact of volume and mix, pricing, cost actions and goodwill impairment charges on the company’s results.
JELD-WEN’s news flow also includes strategic and restructuring announcements. Recent communications have covered a court-ordered divestiture of a facility, a plan to reduce the North America and Corporate workforce by approximately 11% to align the cost structure, and a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives for the Europe business. The Europe review is described as an effort to optimize the portfolio and explore options to unlock additional value in a business that designs and manufactures doors and door sets in wood and steel across multiple European markets.
Another key theme in JELD-WEN news is leadership and governance. The company has reported appointments to roles such as Chief Accounting Officer and executive vice president, North America, as well as the resignation of a prior Chief Accounting Officer, through Form 8-K filings and press releases. In addition, JELD-WEN highlights sustainability milestones, such as Cradle to Cradle Certified product achievements in Europe, which reflect its focus on responsible innovation and certified sustainable doors.
For readers tracking JELD-WEN, this news page aggregates earnings updates, restructuring disclosures, strategic reviews, sustainability achievements and leadership changes, offering a consolidated view of developments that shape the company’s operations and outlook in the building products sector.
On April 17, 2023, Platinum Equity announced its acquisition of JELD-WEN's Australasia windows and doors business for approximately $461 million. The deal is expected to be finalized in the third quarter of 2023, pending regulatory approvals. With around 5,000 employees and 41 manufacturing locations across Australia, Malaysia, and Indonesia, JELD-WEN Australasia boasts well-known brands like Corinthian® and Stegbar®. Platinum Equity emphasizes its capability in managing corporate carve-outs, aiming to maximize the potential of JELD-WEN's Australasia operations. The investment is positioned to enhance market dynamics and customer solutions in a competitive housing market.
On April 17, 2023, JELD-WEN Holding (NYSE: JELD) announced the completion of its strategic review for its Australasia business, agreeing to sell it to Platinum Equity for approximately AU$688 million (around US$461 million) before tax. This sale represents about 11% of JELD-WEN's global revenue and includes 41 manufacturing locations across Australia, Malaysia, and Indonesia, employing roughly 5,000 people. The transaction, expected to close in the third quarter of 2023, aims to streamline operations and reduce debt. JELD-WEN will report the Australasia business as discontinued in its second fiscal quarter following closure.
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