Business Wire | Oct 28, 2021 06:30AM EDT

Eagle Materials Reports Strong Second Quarter Results

Oct. 28, 2021

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 2021--Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE: EXP) today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2022 ended September 30, 2021. Notable items for the quarter are highlighted below (unless otherwise noted, all comparisons are with the prior year's fiscal second quarter):

Second Quarter Fiscal 2022 Highlights

* Record revenue of $510 million, up 14% * Record net earnings per share of $2.46, up 6% * Adjusted net earnings per share from continuing operations (Adjusted EPS) of $2.73, up 26% Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP financial measure calculated by excluding non-routine items (including certain non-cash expenses) in the manner described in Attachment 6 * Issued $750 million of 2.50% senior notes due July 2031 * Redeemed $350 million of 4.50% senior notes due August 2026 * Repurchased 1.3 million shares of Eagle's common stock for $186 million

Commenting on the second quarter results, Michael Haack, President and CEO, said, "Eagle achieved new quarterly records for revenue and earnings per share during the quarter. Despite price inflation in energy and recycled paper, our gross profit margins improved 310 basis points from the prior year to 30.5%. These results reflect continued strength in underlying market conditions and strong execution by our team. Our recent pricing actions across much of our footprint will continue to help offset increases in certain input costs, as will our consistent focus on driving operational efficiencies."

Mr. Haack continued, "During the quarter, we completed the refinancing of Eagle's capital structure by issuing $750 million of 10-year senior notes with an interest rate of 2.50% and redeeming previously issued debt with a higher interest rate. We also returned nearly $200 million to shareholders through our quarterly cash dividend and the repurchase of 1.3 million shares of our common stock. We are well-positioned for a strong second half of fiscal 2022 and remain committed to delivering sustainable growth and superior shareholder value."

Segment Financial Results

Heavy Materials: Cement, Concrete and Aggregates

Revenue in the Heavy Materials sector, which includes Cement, Concrete and Aggregates, Joint Venture and intersegment Cement revenue, was $341.1 million, a 5% improvement. Heavy Materials operating earnings increased 13% to $96.3 million primarily because of improved Cement sales prices.

Cement revenue for the quarter, including Joint Venture and intersegment revenue, was up 4% to $288.3 million, and operating earnings were a record $88.8 million, up 11%. These increases reflect improved Cement net sales prices and sales volume. The average net sales price for the quarter was up 6% to $117.78 per ton. Cement sales volume for the quarter was a record 2.2 million tons, up 1%.

Concrete and Aggregates revenue increased 14% to $52.8 million, and operating earnings increased 43% to $7.5 million. The improvements reflect higher sales prices and sales volume.

Light Materials: Gypsum Wallboard and Paperboard

Revenue in the Light Materials sector, which includes Gypsum Wallboard and Paperboard, increased 28% to $200.8 million, reflecting higher Wallboard sales volume and prices. Gypsum Wallboard sales volume increased 2% to 736 million square feet (MMSF), while the average Gypsum Wallboard net sales price increased 33% to $190.93 per MSF.

Paperboard sales volume for the quarter was flat from the prior year at 87,000 tons. The average Paperboard net sales price was $524.54 per ton, up 2%, consistent with the pricing provisions in our long-term sales agreements.

Operating earnings were $67.3 million in the sector, an increase of 39%, reflecting increased Wallboard sales volume and pricing, partially offset by higher raw material costs, namely recycled fiber and energy.

Details of Financial Results

We conduct one of our cement plant operations through a 50/50 joint venture, Texas Lehigh Cement Company LP (the Joint Venture). We use the equity method of accounting for our 50% interest in the Joint Venture. For segment reporting purposes only, we proportionately consolidate our 50% share of the Joint Venture's revenue and operating earnings, which is consistent with the way management organizes the segments within the Company for making operating decisions and assessing performance.

In addition, for segment reporting purposes, we report intersegment revenue as a part of a segment's total revenue. Intersegment sales are eliminated on the consolidated income statement. Refer to Attachment 3 for a reconciliation of these amounts.

On September 18, 2020, the Company sold its Oil and Gas Proppants business to Smart Sand, Inc. The prior-year financial results of the Oil and Gas Proppants segment have been classified as Discontinued Operations on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings. The assets and liabilities of the Oil and Gas Proppants segment have been reflected on separate lines for Discontinued Operations on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

About Eagle Materials Inc.

Eagle Materials Inc. manufactures and distributes Portland Cement, Gypsum Wallboard, Recycled Paperboard and Concrete and Aggregates from more than 70 facilities across the US. Eagle's corporate headquarters is in Dallas, Texas.

Eagle's senior management will conduct a conference call to discuss the financial results, forward looking information and other matters at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (7:30 a.m. Central Time) on Thursday, October 28, 2021. The conference call will be webcast on the Eagle website, eaglematerials.com. A replay of the webcast and the presentation will be archived on the website for one year.

Forward-Looking Statements.This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the context of the statement and generally arise when the Company is discussing its beliefs, estimates or expectations. These statements are not historical facts or guarantees of future performance but instead represent only the Company's belief at the time the statements were made regarding future events which are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the Company's control. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from what is expressed or forecast in such forward-looking statements. The principal risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company's actual performance include the following: the cyclical and seasonal nature of the Company's businesses; public infrastructure expenditures; adverse weather conditions; the fact that our products are commodities and that prices for our products are subject to material fluctuation due to market conditions and other factors beyond our control; availability of raw materials; changes in the costs of energy, including, without limitation, natural gas, coal and oil, and the nature of our obligations to counterparties under energy supply contracts, such as those related to market conditions (such as fluctuations in spot market prices), governmental orders and other matters; changes in the cost and availability of transportation; unexpected operational difficulties, including unexpected maintenance costs, equipment downtime and interruption of production; material nonpayment or non-performance by any of our key customers; fluctuations in or changes in the nature of activity in the oil and gas industry; inability to timely execute announced capacity expansions; difficulties and delays in the development of new business lines; governmental regulation and changes in governmental and public policy (including, without limitation, climate change and other environmental regulation); possible outcomes of pending or future litigation or arbitration proceedings; changes in economic conditions specific to any one or more of the Company's markets; severe weather conditions (such as winter storms, tornados and hurricanes) and their effects on our facilities, operations and contractual arrangements with third parties; competition; cyber-attacks or data security breaches; announced increases in capacity in the gypsum wallboard and cement industries; changes in the demand for residential housing construction or commercial construction or construction projects undertaken by state or local governments; risks related to pursuit of acquisitions, joint ventures and other transactions or the execution or implementation of such transactions, including the integration of operations acquired by the Company; general economic conditions; and interest rates. For example, increases in interest rates, decreases in demand for construction materials or increases in the cost of energy (including, without limitation, natural gas, coal and oil) and the cost of our raw materials could affect the revenue and operating earnings of our operations. In addition, changes in national or regional economic conditions and levels of infrastructure and construction spending could also adversely affect the Company's result of operations. Finally, any forward-looking statements made by the Company are subject to the risks and impacts associated with natural disasters, pandemics or other unforeseen events, including, without limitation, the COVID-19 pandemic and responses thereto designed to contain its spread and mitigate its public health effects, as well as their impact on economic conditions, capital and financial markets. The COVID-19 pandemic and responses thereto may disrupt our business and are likely to have an adverse effect on demand for our products, attributable to, among other things, reductions in consumer spending, increases in unemployment and decreases in revenues and construction budgets of state or local governments. These and other factors are described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021 and subsequent quarterly and annual reports upon filing. These reports are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements made herein are made as of the date hereof, and the risk that actual results will differ materially from expectations expressed herein will increase with the passage of time. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement to reflect future events or changes in the Company's expectations.

Attachment 1 Statement of Consolidated Earnings Attachment 2 Revenue and Earnings by Lines of Business Attachment 3 Sales Volume, Average Net Sales Prices and Intersegment and Cement Revenue Attachment 4 Consolidated Balance Sheets Attachment 5 Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization by Lines of Business Attachment 6 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Attachment 1

Eagle Materials Inc.

Statement of Consolidated Earnings

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)



Quarter Ended Six Months Ended September 30, September 30,

2021 2020 2021 2020



Revenue $ 509,694 $ 447,684 $ 985,464 $ 874,673



Cost of Goods 354,353 324,835 703,612 649,527 Sold



Gross Profit 155,341 122,849 281,852 225,146



Equity inEarnings of 8,260 10,577 16,230 18,373 UnconsolidatedJV

CorporateGeneral and (10,667 ) (11,109 ) (20,135 ) (28,898 )AdministrativeExpenses

Premium Paidon Early (8,407 ) - (8,407 ) - Retirement ofSenior Notes

Gain on Sale - - - 51,973 of Businesses

OtherNon-Operating (944 ) (90 ) 2,734 (399 )(Loss) Income



Earnings fromContinuingOperations 143,583 122,227 272,274 266,195 beforeInterest andIncome Taxes

Interest (12,268 ) (12,556 ) (19,240 ) (26,597 )Expense, net

Earnings fromContinuingOperations 131,315 109,671 253,034 239,598 before IncomeTaxes

Income Tax (29,190 ) (19,800 ) (55,582 ) (52,636 )Expense



Earnings fromContinuing $ 102,125 $ 89,871 $ 197,452 $ 186,962 Operations



Gain fromDiscontinued - 6,163 - 5,278 Operations,net of tax



Net Earnings $ 102,125 $ 96,034 $ 197,452 $ 192,240



BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE

Continuing $ 2.48 $ 2.17 $ 4.74 $ 4.51 Operations

Discontinued $ - $ 0.15 $ - $ 0.13 Operations

Net Earnings $ 2.48 $ 2.32 $ 4.74 $ 4.64



DILUTEDEARNINGS PER SHARE

Continuing $ 2.46 $ 2.16 $ 4.70 $ 4.49 Operations

Discontinued $ - $ 0.15 $ - $ 0.13 Operations

Net Earnings $ 2.46 $ 2.31 $ 4.70 $ 4.62



AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING

Basic 41,222,161 41,450,013 41,623,187 41,430,511

Diluted 41,594,733 41,649,319 42,013,847 41,606,401

Attachment 2

Eagle Materials Inc.

Revenue and Earnings by Lines of Business

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

Quarter Ended September 30,

Six Months Ended September 30,

2021

2020

2021

2020

Revenue*

Heavy Materials:

Cement (Wholly Owned)

$

256,175

$

244,602

$

495,906

$

474,682

Concrete and Aggregates

52,750

46,300

97,504

90,384

308,925

290,902

593,410

565,066

Light Materials:

Gypsum Wallboard

172,985

131,210

339,252

261,360

Gypsum Paperboard

27,784

25,572

52,802

48,247

200,769

156,782

392,054

309,607

Total Revenue

$

509,694

$

447,684

$

985,464

$

874,673

Segment Operating Earnings

Heavy Materials:

Cement (Wholly Owned)

$

80,490

$

69,336

$

135,067

$

121,995

Cement (Joint Venture)

8,260

10,577

16,230

18,373

Concrete and Aggregates

7,539

5,255

12,883

10,673

96,289

85,168

164,180

151,041

Light Materials:

Gypsum Wallboard

66,331

37,606

129,584

78,931

Gypsum Paperboard

981

10,652

4,318

13,547

67,312

48,258

133,902

92,478

Other Operations

-

-

-

-

Sub-total

163,601

133,426

298,082

243,519

Corporate General and Administrative Expense

(10,667

)

(11,109

)

(20,135

)

(28,898

)

Premium Paid on Early Retirement of Senior Notes

(8,407

)

-

(8,407

)

-

Gain on Sale of Businesses

-

-

-

51,973

Other Non-Operating (Loss) Income

(944

)

(90

)

2,734

(399

)

Earnings from Continuing Operations before Interest and Income Taxes

$

143,583

$

122,227

$

272,274

$

266,195

* Excluding Intersegment and Joint Venture Revenue listed on Attachment 3

Attachment 2

Eagle Materials Inc.

Revenue and Earnings by Lines of Business

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)



Quarter Ended Six Months Ended September 30, September 30,

2021 2020 2021 2020

Revenue*



Heavy Materials:

Cement (Wholly Owned) $ 256,175 $ 244,602 $ 495,906 $ 474,682

Concrete and Aggregates 52,750 46,300 97,504 90,384

308,925 290,902 593,410 565,066



Light Materials:

Gypsum Wallboard 172,985 131,210 339,252 261,360

Gypsum Paperboard 27,784 25,572 52,802 48,247

200,769 156,782 392,054 309,607



Total Revenue $ 509,694 $ 447,684 $ 985,464 $ 874,673



Segment Operating Earnings



Heavy Materials:

Cement (Wholly Owned) $ 80,490 $ 69,336 $ 135,067 $ 121,995

Cement (Joint Venture) 8,260 10,577 16,230 18,373

Concrete and Aggregates 7,539 5,255 12,883 10,673

96,289 85,168 164,180 151,041



Light Materials:

Gypsum Wallboard 66,331 37,606 129,584 78,931

Gypsum Paperboard 981 10,652 4,318 13,547

67,312 48,258 133,902 92,478



Other Operations - - - -



Sub-total 163,601 133,426 298,082 243,519



Corporate General and (10,667 ) (11,109 ) (20,135 ) (28,898 )Administrative Expense

Premium Paid on EarlyRetirement of Senior (8,407 ) - (8,407 ) - Notes

Gain on Sale of - - - 51,973 Businesses

Other Non-Operating (944 ) (90 ) 2,734 (399 )(Loss) Income



Earnings fromContinuing Operations $ 143,583 $ 122,227 $ 272,274 $ 266,195 before Interest andIncome Taxes

* Excluding Intersegment and Joint Venture Revenue listed on Attachment 3

Attachment 3

Eagle Materials Inc.

Sales Volume, Average Net Sales Prices and Intersegment and Cement Revenue

(unaudited)

Sales Volume

Quarter Ended September 30,

Six Months Ended September 30,

2021

2020

Change

2021

2020

Change

Cement (M Tons):

Wholly Owned

1,983

1,947

+2%

3,835

3,813

+1%

Joint Venture

215

233

-8%

399

452

-12%

2,198

2,180

+1%

4,234

4,265

-1%

Concrete (M Cubic Yards)

398

357

+11%

746

705

+6%

Aggregates (M Tons)

481

475

+1%

842

950

-11%

Gypsum Wallboard (MMSFs)

736

720

+2%

1,499

1,424

+5%

Paperboard (M Tons):

Internal

37

39

-5%

73

69

+6%

External

50

48

+4%

98

95

+3%

87

87

0%

171

164

+4%

Attachment 3

Eagle Materials Inc.

Sales Volume, Average Net Sales Prices and Intersegment and Cement Revenue

(unaudited)



Sales Volume

Quarter Ended Six Months Ended September 30, September 30,

2021 2020 Change 2021 2020 Change



Cement (M Tons):

Wholly Owned 1,983 1,947 +2% 3,835 3,813 +1%

Joint Venture 215 233 -8% 399 452 -12%

2,198 2,180 +1% 4,234 4,265 -1%



Concrete (M Cubic Yards) 398 357 +11% 746 705 +6%



Aggregates (M Tons) 481 475 +1% 842 950 -11%



Gypsum Wallboard (MMSFs) 736 720 +2% 1,499 1,424 +5%



Paperboard (M Tons):

Internal 37 39 -5% 73 69 +6%

External 50 48 +4% 98 95 +3%

87 87 0% 171 164 +4%

Average Net Sales Price*

Quarter Ended September 30,

Six Months Ended September 30,

2021

2020

Change

2021

2020

Change

Cement (Ton)

$

117.78

$

111.59

+6%

$

117.09

$

110.38

+6%

Concrete (Cubic Yard)

$

120.15

$

116.55

+3%

$

119.23

$

115.10

+4%

Aggregates (Ton)

$

10.40

$

10.02

+4%

$

10.20

$

9.90

+3%

Gypsum Wallboard (MSF)

$

190.93

$

143.41

+33%

$

183.73

$

144.83

+27%

Paperboard (Ton)

$

524.54

$

513.11

+2%

$

511.76

$

489.13

+5%

*Net of freight and delivery costs billed to customers.

Average Net Sales Price*

Quarter Ended Six Months Ended September 30, September 30,

2021 2020 Change 2021 2020 Change



Cement (Ton) $ 117.78 $ 111.59 +6% $ 117.09 $ 110.38 +6%

Concrete (Cubic $ 120.15 $ 116.55 +3% $ 119.23 $ 115.10 +4%Yard)

Aggregates (Ton) $ 10.40 $ 10.02 +4% $ 10.20 $ 9.90 +3%

Gypsum Wallboard $ 190.93 $ 143.41 +33% $ 183.73 $ 144.83 +27%(MSF)

Paperboard (Ton) $ 524.54 $ 513.11 +2% $ 511.76 $ 489.13 +5%

*Net of freight and delivery costs billed to customers.

Intersegment and Cement Revenue

Quarter Ended Six Months Ended September 30, September 30,

2021 2020 2021 2020

Intersegment Revenue:

Cement $ 5,223 $ 6,267 $ 13,056 $ 12,298

Concrete and Aggregates - - - 106

Paperboard 20,014 20,499 38,263 34,568

$ 25,237 $ 26,766 $ 51,319 $ 46,972



Cement Revenue:

Wholly Owned $ 256,175 $ 244,602 $ 495,906 $ 474,682

Joint Venture 26,926 27,193 49,617 52,493

$ 283,101 $ 271,795 $ 545,523 $ 527,175

Attachment 4

Eagle Materials Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

September 30,

March 31,

2021

2020

2021*

ASSETS

Current Assets -

Cash and Cash Equivalents

$

45,214

$

200,858

$

263,520

Restricted Cash

-

5,000

5,000

Accounts and Notes Receivable, net

196,664

177,138

147,133

Inventories

203,745

227,106

235,749

Federal Income Tax Receivable

17,954

28,671

2,838

Prepaid and Other Assets

8,534

9,634

7,449

Total Current Assets

472,111

648,407

661,689

Property, Plant and Equipment, net

1,629,133

1,706,200

1,659,100

Investments in Joint Venture

77,628

74,331

75,399

Operating Lease Right of Use Asset

25,127

28,139

25,811

Notes Receivable

8,485

8,287

8,419

Goodwill and Intangibles

390,107

394,524

392,315

Other Assets

17,237

11,395

15,948

$

2,619,828

$

2,871,283

$

2,838,681

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities -

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

$

181,617

$

156,275

$

163,011

Operating Lease Liabilities

7,028

6,810

6,343

Total Current Liabilities

188,645

163,085

169,354

Long-term Liabilities

76,961

79,005

75,735

Bank Credit Facility

75,000

245,000

-

Bank Term Loan

-

661,621

662,186

2.500% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2031

737,632

-

-

4.500% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026

-

346,095

346,430

Deferred Income Taxes

234,281

208,446

225,986

Stockholders' Equity -

Preferred Stock, Par Value $0.01; Authorized 5,000,000 Shares; None Issued

-

-

-

Common Stock, Par Value $0.01; Authorized 100,000,000 Shares; Issued and Outstanding 40,913,931; 41,816,942 and 42,370,878 Shares, respectively

409

418

424

Capital in Excess of Par Value

-

18,584

62,497

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Losses

(3,386

)

(3,276

)

(3,440

)

Retained Earnings

1,310,286

1,152,305

1,299,509

Total Stockholders' Equity

1,307,309

1,168,031

1,358,990

$

2,619,828

$

2,871,283

$

2,838,681

*From audited financial statements

Attachment 4

Eagle Materials Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)



September 30, March 31,

2021 2020 2021*

ASSETS

Current Assets -

Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 45,214 $ 200,858 $ 263,520

Restricted Cash - 5,000 5,000

Accounts and Notes Receivable, 196,664 177,138 147,133 net

Inventories 203,745 227,106 235,749

Federal Income Tax Receivable 17,954 28,671 2,838

Prepaid and Other Assets 8,534 9,634 7,449

Total Current Assets 472,111 648,407 661,689



Property, Plant and Equipment, 1,629,133 1,706,200 1,659,100 net

Investments in Joint Venture 77,628 74,331 75,399

Operating Lease Right of Use 25,127 28,139 25,811 Asset

Notes Receivable 8,485 8,287 8,419

Goodwill and Intangibles 390,107 394,524 392,315

Other Assets 17,237 11,395 15,948

$ 2,619,828 $ 2,871,283 $ 2,838,681

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities -

Accounts Payable and Accrued $ 181,617 $ 156,275 $ 163,011 Liabilities

Operating Lease Liabilities 7,028 6,810 6,343

Total Current Liabilities 188,645 163,085 169,354

Long-term Liabilities 76,961 79,005 75,735

Bank Credit Facility 75,000 245,000 -

Bank Term Loan - 661,621 662,186

2.500% Senior Unsecured Notes 737,632 - - due 2031

4.500% Senior Unsecured Notes - 346,095 346,430 due 2026

Deferred Income Taxes 234,281 208,446 225,986

Stockholders' Equity -

Preferred Stock, Par Value$0.01; Authorized 5,000,000 - - - Shares; None Issued

Common Stock, Par Value $0.01;Authorized 100,000,000 Shares;Issued and Outstanding 409 418 424 40,913,931; 41,816,942 and42,370,878 Shares, respectively

Capital in Excess of Par Value - 18,584 62,497

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (3,386 ) (3,276 ) (3,440 )Losses

Retained Earnings 1,310,286 1,152,305 1,299,509

Total Stockholders' Equity 1,307,309 1,168,031 1,358,990

$ 2,619,828 $ 2,871,283 $ 2,838,681

*From audited financialstatements

Attachment 5

Eagle Materials Inc.

Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization by Lines of Business

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

The following table presents Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization by lines of business for the quarters ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization

Quarter Ended September 30,

2021

2020

Cement

$

20,019

$

19,258

Concrete and Aggregates

2,470

2,698

Gypsum Wallboard

5,484

5,661

Paperboard

3,663

3,344

Corporate and Other

704

1,201

$

32,340

$

32,162

Attachment 5

Eagle Materials Inc.

Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization by Lines of Business

(dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

The following table presents Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization by linesof business for the quarters ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization

Quarter Ended September 30,

2021 2020



Cement $ 20,019 $ 19,258

Concrete and Aggregates 2,470 2,698

Gypsum Wallboard 5,484 5,661

Paperboard 3,663 3,344

Corporate and Other 704 1,201

$ 32,340 $ 32,162

Attachment 6

Eagle Materials Inc.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, other than earnings per share amounts, and number of shares in thousands)

Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share (Adjusted EPS)

Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP financial measure and represents earnings from continuing operations per diluted share excluding the impacts from non-routine items, such as the loss on redemption of bonds, the write-off of debt issuance costs and other items described further below (Non-routine Items). Management uses measures of earnings excluding the impact of Non-routine Items as a performance measure in order to compare operating results of the Company from period to period and for purposes of its budgeting and planning processes. Although management believes that Adjusted EPS is useful in evaluating the Company's business, this information should be considered as supplemental in nature and is not meant to be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for, earnings per diluted share and the related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, our presentation of Adjusted EPS may not be the same as similarly titled measures reported by other companies, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure. The following shows the calculation of Adjusted EPS and reconciles Adjusted EPS to earnings per diluted share in accordance with GAAP for the quarters ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

Quarter Ended September 30,

2021

2020

Net Earnings, as reported

$

102,125

$

96,034

Non-routine Items:

Premium Paid on Early Retirement of Senior Notes 1

$

8,407

$

-

Write-off of Debt Issuance Costs 2

6,101

-

Gain from Discontinued Operations 3

-

(8,223

)

Total Non-routine Items before Taxes

$

14,508

$

(8,223

)

Tax Impact on Non-routine Items

(3,221

)

2,060

After-tax Impact of Non-routine Items

$

11,287

$

(6,163

)

Adjusted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

$

113,412

$

89,871

Diluted Average Shares Outstanding

41,595

41,649

Net earnings per diluted share, as reported

$

2.46

$

2.31

Adjusted net earnings per diluted share from Continuing Operations

$

2.73

$

2.16

1 Represents the loss on the early redemption of our 4.50% senior notes due 2026

2 Represents the write-off of debt issuance costs associated with the debt instruments retired during the quarter, including the 4.50% senior notes due 2026 and the bank term loan recorded in Interest Expense, net

3 Represents the earnings from the Oil and Gas Proppants business sold in September 2020

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CONTACT: For additional information, contact at 214-432-2000.

CONTACT: Michael R. Haack President and Chief Executive Officer

CONTACT: D. Craig Kesler Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

CONTACT: Robert S. Stewart Executive Vice President, Strategy, Corporate Development and Communications