Builders FirstSource Reports Fourth Quarter 2020 Results (continued)
Pro forma combined gross margin percentage in the fourth quarter 2020 was 26.0%, down from 26.8% in the prior period. The decrease in gross margin percentage was primarily attributable to a shift in sales mix driven by commodity inflation compared to the prior year period. Additionally, the sharp rise in commodity prices during the quarter relative to our short-term customer pricing commitments contributed to the decline. For the full year 2020, pro forma gross margin percentage was 25.8%, down from 26.9% in the prior year.
Pro forma combined net interest expense in the fourth quarter and full year 2020 was $34.5 million and $158.0 million, respectively.
Pro forma combined Adjusted net income was $217.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared to $67.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Pro forma combined Adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2020 was $377.8 million, or 10.1% of sales, compared to $167.6 million, or 6.3% of sales in 2019. This represents 125.4% growth on a year over year basis.
Capital Markets Update:
In January of 2021, the Company amended and extended the maturity of its existing $900 million Revolving Credit Facility. The amendment increased total commitments by $500 million, up to $1.4 billion in total, while extending the maturity by an additional 26 months to January 2026. The increase and extension of this facility provides the Company with an improved capital base that better represents the larger reach and scale of the company going forward.
On February 16, 2021, pursuant to the optional call feature in the 2027 Indenture, the Company gave notice that on March 3, 2021, $82.5 million of 2027 notes will be redeemed at a redemption price equal to 103% of the principal amount of the notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
At the end of the fourth quarter, the Company’s pro forma combined net debt was approximately $1.4 billion, which was 1.3 times its proforma combined LTM adjusted EBITDA. In addition, the Company has no long-term debt maturities due until 2027.
BMC Merger Integration:
Operating in some of the nation’s largest and fastest growing regions, the combined company is exceptionally positioned for long-term value creation. Since closing the merger with BMC on January 1, 2021, Builders FirstSource has made substantial progress in integrating the two companies.
The Company’s increased scale, a strong balance sheet bolstered by robust cash generation, and anticipated annual run-rate synergies of $130 million to $150 million by the end 2023 expected to provide greater resources to invest in growth, innovation and ongoing value creation for all stakeholders.
2021 Outlook
For 2021, the Company expects significant improvement in its financial performance, including the following:
| • | | Net sales to grow to a range of $13.9 billion to $14.6 billion or approximately 9% to 14% over its 2020 pro forma net sales of $12.8 billion. |
| • | | Adjusted EBITDA to be in a range of $1.29 billion to $1.34 billion or approximately 20% to 25% over its 2020 pro forma Adjusted EBITDA of $1.07 billion. |
| • | | Expected realized cost savings of $60 million to $70 million |
| • | | Free cash flow in the range of $800 million to $900 million |
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