The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with
Management's Discussion and Analysis included in our 2019 Annual Report on Form
10-K and our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto
included elsewhere in this document. Unless otherwise indicated, references to
"2020" refer to the three months ended December 31, 2019 being discussed and
references to "2019" refer to the three months ended December 31, 2018 being
discussed. We do not undertake, and specifically disclaim, any obligation to
update any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of events or
circumstances after the date of such statements except as required by law.

Overview



We are the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing materials and
complementary building products in the United States and Canada. We are among
the oldest and most established distributors in the industry. The complementary
building products we distribute include siding, windows, insulation,
waterproofing systems, wallboard, acoustical ceilings, and other specialty
exterior and interior building products. We purchase products from a large
number of manufacturers and then distribute these goods to a customer base
consisting of contractors and, to a lesser extent, home builders, retailers, and
other building materials suppliers.

As of December 31, 2019, we operated 530 branches throughout all 50 states in
the U.S. and 6 provinces in Canada. We offer one of the most extensive
assortments of high-quality branded products in the industry with approximately
140,000 SKUs available across our branch network, enabling us to deliver
products to serve over 110,000 customers on a timely basis.

Effective execution of both our sales and operating plans enables us to grow
beyond the relative strength of the markets we serve. Our business model is a
bottom-up approach, where each of our branches uses its regional knowledge and
experience to assist with the development of a marketing plan and product mix
that is best suited for its respective market. Local alignment with overall
strategic goals provides the foundation for significant ownership of results at
the branch level. Our distinctive operating model and branch level autonomy
differentiate us from the competition.

We provide our customers with industry-leading digital solutions, including
Beacon PRO+, our innovative e-commerce portal, and Beacon 3D+, an in-home
visualizer and dynamic modeling tool for our residential customers. These
platforms help our customers save time, work more efficiently and grow their
business. Additional value-added services we offer include, but are not limited
to, job site delivery, custom designed tapered roofing systems, metal
fabrication and trade credit. We consider customer relations and our employees'
knowledge of roofing and building materials to be vital to our ability to
increase customer loyalty and maintain customer satisfaction. Our customers'
business success can be enhanced when they are supported by our efficient and
effective distribution network. We invest significant resources in professional
development, management skills, product knowledge, and operational proficiency.
We pride ourselves on providing these capabilities developed on a foundation of
continuous improvement that drives service excellence, productivity and
efficiency.

We seek opportunities to expand our business operations through both
acquisitions and organic growth (opening branches, growing sales with existing
customers, adding new customers and introducing new products). Our main
acquisition strategy is to target market leaders that do business in geographic
areas that we currently do not service or that complement our existing regional
operations. We pursue organic growth opportunities that allow us to penetrate
deeper into target markets and establish a greater presence. The most recent
successful execution of our growth strategy is summarized by the following:

• On January 2, 2018, we completed the acquisition of Allied Building

Products Corp. ("Allied"), one of the country's largest exterior and

interior building products distributors, for $2.88 billion (the "Allied

Acquisition"). This significant acquisition expanded our geographic

footprint, enhanced our scale and market presence, diversified our product

offerings, and positioned us to provide new growth opportunities that will

increase our long-term profitability.

• We opened two new branches in fiscal year 2020, including locations in

Georgia and Virginia. In 2019, we opened a total of nine new branch

locations across Alabama, California, Florida, Nevada, North Carolina,

Pennsylvania and Texas.


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Comparison of the Three Months Ended December 31, 2019 and 2018



The following tables set forth consolidated statement of operations data and
such data as a percentage of total net sales for the periods presented (in
thousands):

                                                    Three Months Ended December 31,
                                                      2019                   2018
Net sales                                       $      1,675,112       $      1,721,676
Cost of products sold                                  1,264,414              1,286,107
Gross profit                                             410,698                435,569
Operating expense:
Selling, general and administrative1                     326,919                327,693
Depreciation                                              19,072                 17,601
Amortization                                              44,778                 52,021
Total operating expense                                  390,769                397,315
Income (loss) from operations                             19,929                 38,254
Interest expense, financing costs, and other              38,293            

38,361


Loss on debt extinguishment                               14,678            

-

Income (loss) before provision for income taxes (33,042 )

        (107 )
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes                 (9,632 )          

786


Net income (loss)                               $        (23,410 )     $           (893 )
Dividends on Preferred Stock                               6,000            

6,000


Net income (loss) attributable to common
shareholders                                    $        (29,410 )     $         (6,893 )


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         1 Includes acquisition and business restructuring costs of $3.9
           million ($2.8 million, net of taxes) and $8.9 million ($6.6
           million, net of taxes), for the three months ended December 31,
           2019 and 2018, respectively.




                                                       Three Months Ended December 31,
                                                      2019                        2018
Net sales                                                   100.0 %                     100.0 %
Cost of products sold                                        75.5 %                      74.7 %
Gross profit                                                 24.5 %                      25.3 %
Operating expense:
Selling, general and administrative                          19.5 %                      19.1 %
Depreciation                                                  1.1 %                       1.0 %
Amortization                                                  2.7 %                       3.1 %
Total operating expense                                      23.3 %                      23.2 %
Income (loss) from operations                                 1.2 %                       2.1 %
Interest expense, financing costs, and other                  2.3 %                       2.2 %
Loss on debt extinguishment                                   0.9 %                       0.0 %
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes              (2.0 %)                     (0.1 %)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes                    (0.6 %)                      0.0 %
Net income (loss)                                            (1.4 %)                     (0.1 %)
Dividends on Preferred Stock                                  0.4 %                       0.3 %
Net income (loss) attributable to common                     (1.8 %)                     (0.4 %)

shareholders




In managing our business, we consider all growth, including the opening of new
branches, to be organic growth unless it results from an acquisition. When we
refer to growth in existing markets or organic growth, we include growth from
existing and newly opened branches but exclude growth from acquired branches
until they have been under our ownership for at least four full fiscal quarters
at the start of the fiscal reporting period. We believe the existing market
information is useful to investors because it helps explain organic growth or
decline. When we refer to regions, we are referring to our geographic regions.
When we refer to our net product costs, we are referring to our invoice cost
less the impact of short-term buying programs (also referred to as "special
buys" given the manner in which they are offered).

As of December 31, 2019, we had a total of 530 branches in operation. All 530
branches were acquired prior to the start of fiscal year 2019 and therefore meet
our existing market definition. As a result, operating results for existing
markets are equal to consolidated operating results for all periods presented.

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Net Sales



Net sales decreased 2.7% to $1.68 billion in 2020, from $1.72 billion in 2019.
The comparative decrease in net sales was mainly influenced by decreased
hurricane-related demand in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Combined net sales
from those regions unaffected by hurricane-related activity were flat over the
comparative periods.

Net sales by geographical region increased (decreased) from 2019 to 2020 as follows: Northeast (5.3%); Mid-Atlantic (13.6%); Southeast (4.7%); Southwest 2.0%; Midwest (1.2%); West 3.0%; and Canada 6.5%.



We estimate the impact of inflation or deflation on our sales and gross profit
by looking at changes in our average selling prices and gross margins (discussed
below).

The following table summarizes net sales by product line for the periods
presented (in thousands):

                                           Three Months Ended December 31,
                                          2019                         2018                       Change
                                  Net Sales         %          Net Sales         %             $           %
Residential roofing products     $   702,236        41.9 %    $   732,190        42.5 %    $ (29,954 )     (4.1 %)
Non-residential roofing products     420,853        25.1 %        419,909        24.4 %          944        0.2 %
Complementary building products      552,023        33.0 %        569,577        33.1 %      (17,554 )     (3.1 %)
Total net sales                  $ 1,675,112       100.0 %    $ 1,721,676       100.0 %    $ (46,564 )     (2.7 %)


Gross Profit

The following table summarizes gross profit and gross margin for the periods presented (in thousands):



                 Three Months Ended December 31,               Change1
                   2019                   2018               $           %
Gross profit $        410,698       $        435,569     $ (24,871 )     (5.7 %)
Gross margin             24.5 %                 25.3 %         N/A       (0.8 %)

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             1  Percentage changes for dollar amounts represent the
                ratable increase or decrease from period-to-period.
                Percentage changes for percentages represent the net
                period-to-period change in basis points.

Gross profit decreased 5.7% to $410.7 million in 2020, from $435.6 million in 2019.



Gross margin was 24.5% in 2020, down 0.8% from 25.3% in 2019. The comparative
decrease in gross margin was influenced by an overall product cost increase of
less than 1%, accompanied by comparatively flat pricing.

Operating Expense



The following table summarizes operating expense for the periods presented (in
thousands):

                      Three Months Ended December 31,               Change1
                        2019                   2018              $           %
Operating expense $        390,769       $        397,315     $ (6,546 )     (1.6 %)
% of net sales                23.3 %                 23.2 %        N/A        0.1 %

________________________________



              1  Percentage changes for dollar amounts represent the
                 ratable increase or decrease from period-to-period.
                 Percentage changes for percentages represent the net
                 period-to-period change in basis points.


Operating expense decreased 1.6% to $390.8 million in 2020, from $397.3 million
in 2019. The comparative decrease in operating expense was mainly influenced by
the following factors:

• a $7.2 million decrease in amortization expense, due to the scheduled


          declining run-rate of intangible asset amortization related to
          acquisitions;


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partially offset by:

• a net increase of $1.8 million in payroll and employee benefit costs,

which includes the combined impact of a $6.9 million increase from merit


          increases and higher insurance costs and a $5.1 million decrease from
          recently implemented labor cost efficiency initiatives.

Interest Expense, Financing Costs and Other

Interest expense, financing costs and other expense remained flat at $38.3 million in 2020, compared to $38.4 million in 2019.

Income Taxes



There was an income tax benefit of $9.6 million in 2020, compared to income tax
expense of $0.8 million in 2019. The comparative increase in income tax benefit
was primarily due to a $32.9 million increase in pre-tax net loss. The effective
tax rate, excluding any discrete items, was 28.5% in 2020, compared to 26.9% in
2019. We expect our fiscal year 2020 effective tax rate, excluding any discrete
items, will range from approximately 28.0% to 29.0%.

Net Income (Loss)/Net Income (Loss) Per Share



Net income (loss) was $(23.4) million in 2020, compared to $(0.9) million in
2019. There were $6.0 million of dividends on preferred shares in both 2020 and
2019, making net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders $(29.4)
million and $(6.9) million, respectively. We calculate net income (loss) per
share by dividing net income (loss), less dividends on preferred shares and
adjustments for participating securities, by the weighted-average number of
common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share
is calculated by utilizing the most dilutive result after applying and comparing
the two-class method and if-converted method (see Note 4 in the Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion).

The following table presents the all the components utilized to calculate basic
and diluted net income (loss) per share (in thousands, except share and per
share amounts):

                                                          Three Months Ended December 31,
                                                              2019                 2018
Net income (loss)                                       $        (23,410 )     $        (893 )
Dividends on Preferred Stock                                       6,000               6,000
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders            (29,410 )            (6,893 )
Undistributed income allocated to participating
securities                                                             -                   -

Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders - basic and diluted (if-converted method)

$        (29,410 )     $      (6,893 )
Undistributed income allocated to participating
securities                                                             -                   -

Re-allocation of undistributed income to Preferred Stock

                                                                  -                   -

Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders - diluted (two-class method)

$        (29,410 )

$ (6,893 )



Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic             68,667,943    

68,248,020


Effect of common share equivalents                                     -                   -

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted (if-converted and two-class method)

                           68,667,943    

68,248,020



Net income (loss) per share - basic                     $          (0.43 )     $       (0.10 )
Net income (loss) per share - diluted (two-class
method)                                                            (0.43 )             (0.10 )
Net income (loss) per share - diluted (if-converted
method)                                                            (0.43 )             (0.10 )



Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To provide investors with additional information regarding our financial results, we prepare certain financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"), specifically:



  • Adjusted Net Income (Loss)


  • Adjusted EBITDA


We define Adjusted Net Income (Loss) as net income that excludes acquisition
costs, business restructuring costs, and the effects of tax reform. We define
Adjusted EBITDA as net income plus interest expense (net of interest income),
income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation,
acquisition costs, and business restructuring costs.

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We use these supplemental non-GAAP measures to evaluate financial performance,
analyze the underlying trends in our business and establish operational goals
and forecasts that are used when allocating resources. We expect to compute our
non-GAAP financial measures consistently using the same methods each period.

We believe these non-GAAP measures are useful measures because they allow
investors to better understand changes in underlying operating performance over
comparative periods by providing investors with financial results that are
unaffected by cyclical variances that can be driven by items such as investment
activity or purchase accounting adjustments.

While we believe that these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors when
evaluating our business, they are not prepared and presented in accordance with
GAAP, and therefore should be considered supplemental in nature. You should not
consider these non-GAAP measures in isolation or as a substitute for other
financial performance measures presented in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP
financial measures may have material limitations including, but not limited to,
the exclusion of certain costs without a corresponding reduction of net income
for the income generated by the assets that the excluded costs are related to.
In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures may differ from similarly titled
measures presented by other companies.

Adjusted Net Income (Loss)



The following table presents a reconciliation of net income, the most directly
comparable financial measure as measured in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted
Net Income (Loss) for each of the periods indicated (in thousands):

                                     Three Months Ended December 31,
                                       2019                   2018
Net income (loss)                $        (23,410 )     $           (893 )
Adjustments:
Acquisition costs1                         51,479                 63,962
Business restructuring costs2              19,683                      -
Total adjustments                          71,162                 63,962
Tax impact of total adjustments3          (19,424 )              (16,569 )
Total adjustments, net of tax              51,738                 47,393

Adjusted Net Income (Loss) $ 28,328 $ 46,500

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1 The following table presents a breakout of the components of acquisition costs

for each of the periods indicated:




                                                      Three Months Ended December 31,
                                                        2019                  2018
Amortization of intangible assets                  $        44,778       $  

52,021


Costs classified as selling, general, and
administrativea                                              3,852          

8,917


Amortization of debt issuance costs                          2,849                 3,024
Total acquisition costs                            $        51,479       $        63,962

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     a. Selling, general, and administrative costs related to acquisitions are
        mainly composed of professional fees, branch integration expenses,
        travel expenses, employee severance and retention costs, and other
        personnel expenses.

2 Business restructuring costs are mainly composed of a loss on debt

extinguishment of $14.7 million in connection with debt refinancing. Also

included are accrued estimated costs related to employee benefit plan

withdrawals, costs stemming from headcount rationalization efforts, and

re-branding costs.

3 The effective tax rate applied to these adjustments is calculated by using

forecasted adjusted pre-tax income while factoring in estimated discrete tax

adjustments for the fiscal year. The tax impact of adjustments for the three

months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 were calculated using an effective tax


  rate of 27.3% and 25.9%, respectively.


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Adjusted EBITDA



The following table presents a reconciliation of net income, the most directly
comparable financial measure as measured in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted
EBITDA for each of the periods indicated (in thousands):

                                        Three Months Ended December 31,
                                          2019                   2018
Net income (loss)                   $        (23,410 )     $           (893 )
Interest expense, net                         34,796                 39,816
Income taxes                                  (9,632 )                  786
Depreciation and amortization                 63,850                 69,622
Stock-based compensation                       5,156                  3,457
Acquisition costs1                             3,852                  8,917
Business restructuring costs2                 19,683                      -
Adjusted EBITDA                     $         94,295       $        121,705

Adjusted EBITDA as a % of net sales             5.6%                   7.1%


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            1 Represents selling, general, and administrative costs related to
              acquisitions (excluding the impact of tax) only. The other items the
              Company classifies as acquisition costs are embedded within the
              other balances reported in the table.


            2 Business restructuring costs are mainly composed of a loss on debt
              extinguishment of $14.7 million in connection with debt

refinancing.


              Also included are accrued estimated costs related to employee
              benefit plan withdrawals, costs stemming from headcount
              rationalization efforts, and re-branding costs.

Seasonality and Quarterly Fluctuations



In general, sales and net income are highest during our first, third and fourth
fiscal quarters, which represent the peak months of construction and re-roofing,
especially in our branches in the northern and mid-western U.S. and in Canada.
We have historically incurred low net income levels or net losses during the
second quarter when our sales are substantially lower.

We generally experience an increase in inventory, accounts receivable and
accounts payable during the third and fourth quarters of the year as a result of
the seasonality of our business. Our peak cash usage generally occurs during the
third quarter, primarily because accounts payable terms offered by our suppliers
typically have due dates in April, May and June, while our peak accounts
receivable collections typically occur from June through November.

We generally experience a slowing of our accounts receivable collections during
our second quarter, mainly due to the inability of some of our customers to
conduct their businesses effectively in inclement weather in certain divisions.
We continue to attempt to collect those receivables, which require payment under
our standard terms. We do not provide material concessions to our customers
during this quarter of the year.

We generally experience our peak working capital needs during the third quarter
after we build our inventories following the winter season but before we begin
collecting on most of our spring receivables.

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Certain Quarterly Financial Data



The following table sets forth certain unaudited quarterly data for the first
quarter of 2020 and fiscal year 2019, which, in the opinion of management,
reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered
necessary for a fair presentation of this data. Results of any one or more
quarters are not necessarily indicative of results for an entire fiscal year or
of continuing trends (in thousands, except per share amounts):

                                  2020                                     2019
                                  Qtr 1           Qtr 4           Qtr 3           Qtr 2            Qtr 1
Net sales                      $ 1,675,112     $ 2,029,913     $ 1,924,534

$ 1,429,037 $ 1,721,676 % of fiscal year's net sales 100.0 % 28.6 % 27.1 % 20.1 %

           24.2 %

Gross profit                       410,698         493,462         472,536         334,988          435,569
% of fiscal year's gross
profit                               100.0 %          28.4 %          27.2 %          19.3 %           25.1 %

Income (loss) from operations 19,929 89,874 74,254

        (54,630 )         38,254
% of fiscal year's income
(loss) from operations               100.0 %          60.8 %          50.3 %         (37.0 %)          25.9 %

Net income (loss)              $   (23,410 )   $    27,380     $    30,987     $   (68,086 )    $      (893 )
Dividends on Preferred Stock         6,000           6,000           6,000           6,000            6,000
Net income (loss) attributable
to common shareholders         $   (29,410 )   $    21,380     $    24,987

$ (74,086 ) $ (6,893 )



Net income (loss) per share -
basic                          $     (0.43 )   $      0.27     $      0.32     $     (1.08 )    $     (0.10 )
Net income (loss) per share -
diluted                        $     (0.43 )   $      0.27     $      0.32     $     (1.08 )    $     (0.10 )




Liquidity

Liquidity is defined as the current amount of readily available cash and the
ability to generate adequate amounts of cash to meet the current needs for cash.
We assess our liquidity in terms of our cash and cash equivalents on hand and
the ability to generate cash to fund our operating activities, taking into
consideration available borrowings and the seasonal nature of our business.

Our principal sources of liquidity as of December 31, 2019 were our cash and
cash equivalents of $43.7 million and our available borrowings of $943.9 million
under our asset-based lending revolving credit facility.

Significant factors which could affect future liquidity include the following:



  • the adequacy of available bank lines of credit;


  • the ability to attract long-term capital with satisfactory terms;


  • cash flows generated from operating activities;


  • acquisitions; and


  • capital expenditures.


Our primary capital needs are for working capital obligations and other general
corporate purposes, including acquisitions and capital expenditures. Our primary
sources of working capital are cash from operations and bank borrowings. We have
financed large acquisitions through increased bank borrowings and the issuance
of long-term debt and common or preferred stock. We then repay any such
borrowings with cash flows from operations. We have funded most of our capital
expenditures with cash on hand, increased bank borrowings, or equipment
financing, and then reduced those obligations with cash flows from operations.

We believe we currently have adequate liquidity and availability of capital to
fund our present operations, meet our commitments on our existing debt and fund
anticipated growth, including expansion in existing and targeted market areas.
We seek potential acquisitions from time to time and hold discussions with
certain acquisition candidates. If suitable acquisition opportunities or working
capital needs arise that require additional financing, we believe that our
financial position and earnings history provide a sufficient base for obtaining
additional financing resources at reasonable rates and terms. We may also choose
to issue additional shares of common stock or preferred stock in order to raise
funds.

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The following table summarizes our cash flows for the periods indicated (in
thousands):

                                                       Three Months Ended December 31,
                                                         2019                   2018
Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities                                         $       (125,307 )     $       (336,883 )
Net cash provided by (used in) investing
activities                                                  (11,798 )             (175,260 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities                                                  108,865         

400,181


Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
equivalents                                                    (298 )                  458
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents                                        $        (28,538 )     $       (111,504 )


Operating Activities

Net cash used in operating activities was $125.3 million in 2020, compared to
$336.9 million in 2019. Cash from operations increased $211.6 million due to an
incremental cash inflow of $225.1 million stemming from changes to our net
working capital, mainly driven by decreases in prepaid expenses and other
assets. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in net income after
adjustments for the loss on debt extinguishment and other non-cash items of
$13.6 million.

Investing Activities



Net cash used in investing activities was $11.8 million in 2020, compared to
$175.3 million in 2019. The $163.5 million decrease in investing cash spend was
primarily due to the $164.0 million payment resulting from the 338(h)(10)
election made in 2019 in connection with the Allied Acquisition.

Financing Activities



Net cash provided by financing activities was $108.9 million in 2020, compared
to $400.2 million in 2019. The financing cash flow decrease of $291.3 million
was primarily due to a $276.5 million decrease in net borrowings under our
revolving lines of credit over the comparative periods.

Capital Resources

As of December 31, 2019, we had access to the following financing arrangements:



  • an asset-based revolving line of credit in the United States;


  • an asset-based revolving line of credit in Canada;


  • a term loan; and


  • two separate senior notes instruments


Debt Refinancing

2026 Senior Notes

On October 9, 2019, we and certain of our subsidiaries as guarantors executed a
private offering of $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.50% Senior
Notes due 2026 (the "2026 Senior Notes") at an issue price of 100%. The 2026
Senior Notes mature on November 15, 2026 and bear interest at a rate of 4.50%
per annum, payable on May 15 and November 15 of each year, commencing on May 15,
2020.

The 2026 Senior Notes and related subsidiary guarantees were offered and sold in
a private transaction exempt from the registration requirements of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), to qualified
institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act and
to non-U.S. persons outside of the United States pursuant to Regulation S under
the Securities Act. The 2026 Senior Notes and related subsidiary guarantees have
not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act or the securities
laws of any state or other jurisdiction, and may not be offered or sold in the
United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the
registration requirements of the Securities Act and other applicable securities
laws.

On October 28, 2019, we used the net proceeds from the offering, together with
cash on hand and available borrowings under the 2023 ABL (as defined below), to
redeem all $300.0 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of the 2023
Senior Notes (as defined below) at a redemption price of 103.188% and to pay all
related accrued interest, fees and expenses.

The intent of the transaction was to take advantage of lower market interest
rates by refinancing the existing 2023 Senior Notes with the 2026 Senior Notes.
We have accounted for the refinance as a debt extinguishment of the 2023 Senior
Notes and an issuance of the 2026 Senior Notes. As a result, we recorded a loss
on debt extinguishment of $14.7 million in the three months ended

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December 31, 2019. We capitalized new debt issuance costs of $4.4 million related to the 2026 Senior Notes, which are being amortized over the term of the financing arrangements.

As of December 31, 2019, the outstanding balance on the 2026 Senior Notes, net of $4.3 million of unamortized debt issuance costs, was $295.7 million.

Financing - Allied Acquisition



In connection with the Allied Acquisition, we entered into various financing
arrangements totaling $3.57 billion, including an asset-based revolving line of
credit of $1.30 billion ("2023 ABL"), $525.0 million of which was drawn at
closing, and a $970.0 million term loan ("2025 Term Loan"). We also raised an
additional $1.30 billion through the issuance of senior notes (the "2025 Senior
Notes").

The proceeds from these financing arrangements were used to finance the Allied
Acquisition, to refinance or otherwise extinguish all third-party indebtedness,
to pay fees and expenses associated with the acquisition, and to provide working
capital and funds for other general corporate purposes. We capitalized new debt
issuance costs totaling approximately $65.3 million related to the 2023 ABL, the
2025 Term Loan and the 2025 Senior Notes, which are being amortized over the
term of the financing arrangements.

2023 ABL



On January 2, 2018, we entered into a $1.30 billion asset-based revolving line
of credit with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and a syndicate of other lenders. The 2023
ABL consists of revolving loans in both the United States ("2023 U.S. Revolver")
in the amount of $1.20 billion and Canada ("2023 Canada Revolver") in the amount
of $100.0 million. The 2023 ABL has a maturity date of January 2, 2023. The 2023
ABL has various borrowing tranches with an interest rate based on a LIBOR rate
(with a floor) plus a fixed spread. The current unused commitment fees on the
2023 ABL are 0.25% per annum.

There is one financial covenant under the 2023 ABL, which is the Fixed Charge
Coverage Ratio. The Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio is calculated by dividing
Consolidated EBITDA, less Capital Expenditures, by Consolidated Fixed Charges
(all terms as defined in the agreement). Per the covenant, our Consolidated
Fixed Charge Ratio must be a minimum of 1.00 at the end of each fiscal quarter,
calculated on a trailing four quarter basis. The Company was in compliance with
this covenant as of December 31, 2019.

The 2023 ABL is secured by a first priority lien over substantially all of our
and each guarantor's accounts, chattel paper, deposit accounts, books, records
and inventory (as well as intangibles related thereto), subject to certain
customary exceptions (the "ABL Priority Collateral"), and a second priority lien
over substantially all of our and each guarantor's other assets, including all
of the equity interests of any subsidiary held by us or any guarantor, subject
to certain customary exceptions (the "Term Priority Collateral"). The 2023 ABL
is guaranteed jointly, severally, fully and unconditionally by our active United
States subsidiaries.

As of December 31, 2019, the total balance outstanding on the 2023 ABL, net of
$7.5 million of unamortized debt issuance costs, was $215.6 million. We also
have outstanding standby letters of credit related to the 2023 U.S. Revolver in
the amount of $13.0 million as of December 31, 2019.

2025 Term Loan



On January 2, 2018, we entered into a $970.0 million Term Loan with Citibank
N.A., and a syndicate of other lenders. The 2025 Term Loan requires quarterly
principal payments in the amount of $2.4 million, with the remaining outstanding
principal to be paid on its January 2, 2025 maturity date. The interest rate is
based on a LIBOR rate (with a floor) plus a fixed spread. We have the option of
selecting a LIBOR period that determines the rate at which interest can accrue
on the Term Loan as well as the period in which interest payments are made.

The 2025 Term Loan is secured by a first priority lien on the Term Priority
Collateral and a second priority lien on the ABL Priority Collateral. Certain
excluded assets will not be included in the Term Priority Collateral and the ABL
Priority Collateral. The Term Loan is guaranteed jointly, severally, fully and
unconditionally by our active United States subsidiaries.

As of December 31, 2019, the outstanding balance on the 2025 Term Loan, net of $27.5 million of unamortized debt issuance costs, was $925.5 million.

2025 Senior Notes



On October 25, 2017, Beacon Escrow Corporation, our wholly owned subsidiary (the
"Escrow Issuer"), completed a private offering of $1.30 billion aggregate
principal amount of 4.875% Senior Notes due 2025 at an issue price of 100%. The
2025 Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.875% per annum, payable
semi-annually in arrears, beginning May 1, 2018. We anticipate repaying the 2025
Senior Notes at the maturity date of November 1, 2025. Per the terms of the
Escrow Agreement, the net proceeds from the

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2025 Senior Notes remained in escrow until they were used to fund a portion of
the purchase price of the Allied Acquisition payable at closing on January 2,
2018.

Upon closing of the Allied Acquisition on January 2, 2018, (i) the Escrow Issuer
merged with and into us, and we assumed all obligations under the 2025 Senior
Notes; and (ii) all our existing domestic subsidiaries (including the entities
acquired in the Allied Acquisition) became guarantors of the 2025 Senior Notes.

As of December 31, 2019, the outstanding balance on the 2025 Senior Notes, net of $16.4 million of unamortized debt issuance costs, was $1.28 billion.

Financing - RSG Acquisition

2023 Senior Notes



On October 1, 2015, in connection with the acquisition of Roofing Supply Group,
the Company raised $300.0 million by issuing 6.38% Senior Notes due 2023 (the
"2023 Senior Notes"). The 2023 Senior Notes had a coupon rate of 6.38% per annum
and were payable semi-annually in arrears, beginning April 1, 2016. There were
early payment provisions in the indenture in which the Company would be subject
to redemption premiums. On October 28, 2019, the Company redeemed all $300.0
million aggregate principal amount outstanding of the 2023 Senior Notes at a
redemption price of 103.188% plus accrued interest and, as a result, wrote off
$5.1 million of unamortized debt issuance costs.

Equipment Financing Facilities

As of December 31, 2019, we had $5.8 million outstanding under equipment financing facilities, with fixed interest rates ranging from 2.33% to 2.89% and payments due through September 2021.


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Certain factors that may affect our business and could cause actual results to
differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements include
those set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019.

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