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Investor PresentationMarch 18, 2019
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This presentation contains forward-looking statements, including, in particular, statements about Interface’s plans, strategies and prospects. These are based on the Company’s current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events.Although Interface believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct or that savings or other benefits anticipated in the forward-looking statements will be achieved. Important factors, some of which may be beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from management’s expectations include the matters discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” included in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which discussions are hereby incorporated by reference. Forward-looking statements in this presentation include, without limitation, the information set forth on the slide titled “Growth and Value Creation Strategy”, the section of this presentation titled “Growth and Value Creation” and the slides titled “Investment Thesis” and “Outlook and Objectives”. Other forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “may,” “expect,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “could,” “seek,” “project,” “estimate,” “target,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. The Company assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking statements and cautions listeners and meeting attendees not to place undue reliance on any such statements.This presentation includes certain financial measures not calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. They may be different from similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies, and should not be used as a substitute for, or considered superior to, GAAP measures. Reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures appear in the Appendix. Forward Looking Statements
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Interface at a Glance Interface is a global leader of commercial flooring solutions including carpet tile, luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and performance rubber flooring. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA7 manufacturing locations on 4 continents4,500 global employeesSales in over 110 countriesNew Product Vitality Index** of 37%All products are Carbon Neutral Americas EMEA APAC CorporateOffice Non-Office Note: Geographic breakdown and segment figures represent proforma FYE 2018 sales for Interface and nora combined* See Appendix for a reconciliation of Non-GAAP figures** New Product Vitality represents products launched in the past three years and custom products ADJUSTED EBITDA*($ in millions) 16% CAGR
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Grow Revenue at 2x the IndustryBuild Industry Leading Gross Margins Manage SG&A Spend While Investing in Our Brand & Growth DriversEPS Growth 2x – 2.5x Revenue Growth Investment Thesis VALUE DRIVERS 42%Gross Profit Margin 15%Operating Income Margin 19%EBITDAMargin HIGH LEVEL TARGETS Strong brands that are participating in growth areas of the industryPositioned for growth in a $34 billion global category:Leading share in carpet tile with ~22% of the segment Leading share in rubber with ~30% of the segment Growing share in LVT with ~2% of the segmentAttractive and expanding margin structureGlobal footprint with manufacturing on four continentsStrong track record of value creation. 16% Adjusted EBITDA CAGR MID-TERM OBJECTIVES (4-6 years)
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Investment Highlights: Who We Are leadingglobal provider of commercial flooring solutions most valuable brand in the flooring category strongest global sales & marketing capabilities global manufacturing footprint and industry-leading gross margins engaged, customer-centric culture, focused on performance and galvanized around our sustainability mission
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Grow the CoreCarpet Tile Business Build a Resilient Flooring Business ExecuteSupply ChainProductivity Optimize SG&AResources Growth and Value Creation Strategy Lead a World-Changing Sustainability MovementCentered Around Mission Zero and Climate Take Back. Interface’s vision is to become the world’s most valuable interior products & services company
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Interface Positioning InterfacePositioning
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GLOBAL COMMERCIAL FLOORING SEGMENT (in Billions) Source: Management estimates Leading Global Provider of Flooring Solutions Interface participates in the $35 Billion Global Commercial Flooring segmentWe are the global share leader in the $4.6 Billion Carpet Tile segment which continues to take share from broadloom We entered the high growth $3.0 Billion LVT segment in 2017 We entered the $0.9 Billion Rubber flooring segment with our acquisition of nora, the category leaderOur served market has expanded from ~$4.2 Billion a couple of years ago to an estimated $8.5 Billion today $10.1 $3.0 $0.9 $2.7 $4.7 $2.9 $5.4 $4.6
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GLOBAL COMMERCIAL FLOORING: SEGMENT SIZE vs FORECAST GROWTH and GROSS MARGIN Participating in Attractive Commercial Flooring Segments Interface serves growing segments of hard and soft surface with the highest margins Source: Management estimates
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GLOBAL CARPET TILE SEGMENT BY CHANNEL Premium Player in the Specified Channel Interface competes on design, sustainability and innovation, commanding a premium price point and industry leading marginsInterface is the share leader in the specified and end user channels of commercial carpet tile which are highly influenced by Architects & Designers INTERFACE GLOBAL SHARE OF CARPET TILE PRICE CATEGORIES Source: Management estimates Other
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Carpet TileBiomimicry-inspired random design (i2)High recycled content No glue installation (TacTiles®)Carbon neutral (Carbon Neutral Floors™)Faster, more profitable installation for contractorsEasily recycled (ReEntry® program)Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)Creative design freedomComplements and enhances our carpet tile portfolio No transition strips needed Same sizes as our carpet tilesHigh acoustic value (Sound Choice™ backing) Carbon neutral (Carbon Neutral Floors™)Rubbernorament® - sheet rubbernoraplan® - modular rubber tilesIdeal for hygienic, safe flooring applicationsExtremely durable with strong chemical resistance Carbon neutral (Carbon Neutral Floors™) Attractive Product Portfolio
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Benefits of ModularCreative design freedomNo glue, no padLower cost to changeProduces less wasteFaster, more profitable installation for contractorsEasier to reconfigure and maintainSelective replacement Modular Product Offering
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Global Sales and Manufacturing Platform Sales in over 110 countries1,100 sales & marketing professionalsGlobal account management Seven manufacturing locations on four continentsGlobal supply chain managementUnique blend of efficiency and customization Note: Figures represent proforma FYE 2018 for Interface and nora combined Carpet Tile Manufacturing Facility Showroom Location AMERICAS55%of Net Sales EMEA30%of Net Sales ASIA-PACIFC15% of Net Sales Rubber Manufacturing/Distribution Facility
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Diversified Customer Verticals CORPORATE OFFICEHighest penetration of carpet tile vs broadloomGlobal Account managementEmerging market penetration EDUCATIONK-12 and higher educationSecond highest penetration of carpet tile vs broadloom Second largest market for rubber HOSPITALITYGuest rooms, corridors and public spacesNamed the brand standard or alternate at Hilton, Marriott, IGH and Choice Hotels properties RETAILRetail and bank branchesSignificant opportunity for broadloom conversionHigh penetration of LVT Note: Figures represent proforma FYE 2018 sales for Interface and nora combined HEALTHCAREHospitals, MOB, Assisted Living and Senior LivingLargest rubber market based on hygienic properties, chemical resistance and durability
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Growth andValue Creation
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Grow the CoreCarpet Tile Business Build a Resilient Flooring Business ExecuteSupply ChainProductivity Optimize SG&AResources Growth and Value Creation Strategy Lead a World-Changing Sustainability MovementCentered Around Mission Zero and Climate Take Back. Interface’s vision is to become the world’s most valuable interior products & services company
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Grow the Core Carpet Tile Business Enhance salesforce productivity – Execute on selling system transformation including reorganization, training and technology toolsElevate and grow segments – Drive growth in priority segments including Corporate Office, Hospitality, Living and EducationOptimize product portfolio – Expand our portfolio to increase the addressable marketLead the market in design and innovation – Continue to introduce innovative new products that energize and inspireContinue to develop brand love, commanding the strongest Net Promoter Score among A&D and End Users
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Build a Resilient Flooring Business Continue penetrating the high growth LVT segment, building on successful global LVT launchIntegrate nora® rubber flooring into our product portfolioLeverage innovation pipelineExpand global participationStrategically expand product portfolio
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Resilient Flooring: nora Acquisition nora is a leading global manufacturer of commercial rubber floorcovering systems for healthcare, education, life sciences, public buildings and other end markets
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Source: Management estimates GLOBAL COMMERCIAL FLOORING: SEGMENT SIZE vs FORECAST GROWTH and GROSS MARGIN nora is a Global Leader in Performance Flooring nora is the leader in the nearly $1B rubber flooring category of the $34B global commercial flooring industryRubber flooring is ideal for applications that require hygienic, safe flooring with strong chemical resistance, and it is extremely durable compared to other flooring alternatives
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Interface and nora Together Americas EMEA APAC Americas EMEA APAC + Office 15% 25% Americas EMEA APAC Americas EMEA APAC Non-office Office Non-office Note: Figures represent proforma FYE 2018 sales for Interface and nora combined Geographic Reach Segmentation excluding nora
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Execute Supply Chain Productivity Execute Troup County Optimization plan which we expect to yield annualized savings of $30MImplement a dynamic yarn strategyContinue to deliver on productivity pipeline initiatives
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Optimize SG&A Resources Repurpose spend toward growth initiatives and the highest ROIStage gating of key investments Leverage Interface’s purpose-driven culture
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Purpose-DrivenCultureGalvanizedAround aCommonSustainability Mission GLOBESCAN SUSTAINABILITY SURVEY – 20+ YEAR HISTORY Unilever Patagonia Interface IKEA Tesla Natura M&S Nestle
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We commit to running our business in a way that creates a climate fit for life – and we call on others to do the same.We expect to demonstrate that industry can operate with carbon negative business models. As a first step, we are the first global flooring manufacturer to offer carbon neutral carpet tile and LVT across our entire product range. Purpose-Driven Companies Outperform their Peer Sets ENERGY USE 43% RENEWABLE ENERGY 88% GHG EMISSIONS 96% WASTE TO LANDFILL 91% WATER INTAKE 88% RECYCLED & BIOBASED MATERIALS 58% PRODUCT CARBON FOOTPRINT 66% Reduction versus 1996 Baseline CLIMATE TAKE BACK
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7 k g 2 k g Moving Toward a Carbon Negative Business Model It is possible to make a product with the potential to reverse global warming. CO2 Proof Positive Carpet Tile Prototype
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FinancialPerformance
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GAAP Financial Results
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Adjusted Financial Results* * See Appendix for a reconciliation on Non-GAAP figures
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Organic Sales Growth FYE ORGANIC SALES*($ in millions) Q4 ORGANIC SALES*($ in millions) Organic Sales were up 7% in 2018 7% Growth * See Appendix for a reconciliation on Non-GAAP figures 2% Growth
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Adjusted EBITDA Growth FYE ADJUSTED EBITDA*($ in millions) Q4 ADJUSTED EBITDA*($ in millions) Adjusted EBITDA was up 32% in the fourth quarter and up 22% in 2018 22% Growth * See Appendix for a reconciliation on Non-GAAP figures 32% Growth
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Adjusted Earnings Per Share ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (DILUTED)* Our value creation strategy is generating double digit Adjusted EPS growth 17% CAGR * See Appendix for a reconciliation on Non-GAAP figures
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TOTAL DEBT($ in millions) NET DEBT($ in millions) NET DEBT / ADJUSTED EBITDA* Capitalization and Liquidity * See Appendix for a reconciliation on Non-GAAP figures ADJUSTED EBITDA*($ in millions)
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Capital Allocation for Value Creation Investing in the business to fuel our value creation strategy while upholding a disciplined approach to capital allocationMaintaining strong liquidity with $286 million available under our revolving credit facility Reinvest in the Business Evaluate Leverage Explore M&A Opportunities Return Excess Cash to Shareowners CAPITAL DEPLOYMENT PHILOSOPHY Invest in strategic initiatives with high returns including organic growth opportunities, innovation, manufacturing productivity and salesforce effectiveness Utilize excess cash to opportunistically refinance or pay down debtOptimize cost of capital and target Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA below 3.0x Opportunistically evaluate accretive M&A transactions Returned $30M to shareowners in 2018 via dividends and stock repurchases
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Outlook and Objectives Total Net Sales growth, including nora, of 16 - 18%Organic sales growth from carpet and LVT of 2 - 4% Adjusted Gross Profit Margin of 40 - 40.5% (130 - 180 basis points expansion)Adjusted SG&A Expenses of 28 - 28.5% as a percentage of net salesInterest and Other Expenses of $28 - $29 millionEffective Tax Rate at approximately 28% Capital Expenditures of $65 - $75 million, including ~$35 million of maintenance capital plus investment capital to fund productivity and growth initiatives 2019 OUTLOOK MIDTERM OBJECTIVES(4-6 year horizon) 42%Gross Profit Margin 15%Operating Income Margin 19%EBITDAMargin
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Investment Highlights: Who We Are leadingglobal provider of commercial flooring solutions most valuable brand in the flooring category strongest global sales & marketing capabilities global manufacturing footprint and industry-leading gross margins engaged, customer-centric culture, focused on performance and galvanized around our sustainability mission
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Appendix Appendix
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Appendix: Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Figures
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Appendix: Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Figures