UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 10-K

 

(Mark One)
x		ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended October 28, 2012

or

o		TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from            to            .

Commission file number 1-14315

 

NCI BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware		76-0127701
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

10943 North Sam Houston Parkway West		77064
(Address of principal executive offices)		(zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 897-7788

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class		Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value		New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.Yes o No x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.Yes o No x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer o		Accelerated filer x
Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)		Smaller reporting company o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o No x

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant on April 29, 2012, was $244,189,116, which aggregate market value was calculated using the closing sales price reported by the New York Stock Exchange as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter.

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

The number of shares of common stock of the registrant outstanding on December 14, 2012 was 20,353,475.

 

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Certain information required by Part III of this Annual Report is incorporated by reference from the registrant’s definitive proxy statement for its 2012 annual meeting of shareholders to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of October 28, 2012.

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PART I
Item 1. Business			3
Item 1A. Risk Factors			20
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments			28
Item 2. Properties			29
Item 3. Legal Proceedings			30
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities			31
Item 6. Selected Financial Data			33
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations			34
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk			60
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data			63
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure			122
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures			122
Item 9B. Other Information			122
PART III
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance			123
Item 11. Executive Compensation			123
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters			123
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence			123
Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services			123
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules			124

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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Annual Report includes statements concerning our expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance and underlying assumptions and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these statements. In some cases, our forward-looking statements can be identified by the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,” “intend,” “may,” “objective,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “projection,” “should,” “will” or other similar words. We have based our forward-looking statements on our management’s beliefs and assumptions based on information available to our management at the time the statements are made. We caution you that assumptions, beliefs, expectations, intentions and projections about future events may and often do vary materially from actual results. Therefore, we cannot assure you that actual results will not differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements. Accordingly, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information, including any earnings guidance, if applicable. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, these expectations and the related statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, but are not limited to:

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A forward-looking statement may include a statement of the assumptions or bases underlying the forward-looking statement. We believe that we have chosen these assumptions or bases in good faith and that they are reasonable. However, we caution you that assumed facts or bases almost always vary from actual results, and the differences between assumed facts or bases and actual results can be material, depending on the circumstances. When considering forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements in this report, including those described under the caption “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of this report. We expressly disclaim any obligations to release publicly any updates or revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect any changes in our expectations unless the securities laws require us to do so.

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PART I

Item 1. Business.

General

NCI Building Systems, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, unless the context requires otherwise, the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) is one of North America’s largest integrated manufacturers and marketers of metal products for the nonresidential construction industry. Of the $148 billion nonresidential construction industry, we primarily serve the low-rise nonresidential construction market (five stories or less) which, according to FW Dodge/McGraw-Hill represented approximately 88% of the total nonresidential construction industry during our fiscal year 2012. Our broad range of products are used in repair, retrofit and new construction activities, primarily in North America.

We provide metal coil coating services for commercial and construction applications, servicing both internal and external customers. We design, engineer, manufacture and market what we believe is one of the most comprehensive lines of metal components and engineered building systems in the industry, with a reputation for high quality and superior engineering and design. We go to market with well-recognized brands, which allow us to compete effectively within a broad range of end-user markets including industrial, commercial, institutional and agricultural. Our service versatility allows us to support the varying needs of our diverse customer base, which includes general contractors and sub-contractors, developers, manufacturers, distributors and a current network of over 3,400 authorized builders across North America.

We are comprised of a family of companies operating 37 manufacturing facilities spanning the United States and Mexico, with additional sales and distribution offices throughout the United States and Canada. Our broad geographic footprint along with our hub-and-spoke distribution system allows us to efficiently supply a broad range of customers with high quality customer service and reliable deliveries.

The Company was founded in 1984 and reincorporated in Delaware in 1991. In 1998, we acquired Metal Building Components, Inc. (“MBCI”) and doubled our revenue base. As a result of the acquisition of MBCI, we became the largest domestic manufacturer of nonresidential metal components. In 2006, we acquired Robertson-Ceco II Corporation (“RCC”) which operates the Ceco Building Systems, Star Building Systems and Robertson Building Systems divisions and is a leader in the metal buildings industry. The RCC acquisition created an organization with greater product and geographic diversification, a stronger customer base and a more extensive distribution network than either company had individually, prior to the acquisition. In 2012, we completed the acquisition of Metl-Span LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Metl-Span”). Metl-Span operates five manufacturing facilities in the United States serving the nonresidential building products market with cost-effective and energy efficient insulated metal wall and roof panels. This transaction strengthened our position as a leading fully integrated supplier to the nonresidential building products industry in North America, providing our customers a comprehensive suite of building products.

The metal coil coating, metal components and engineered building systems businesses, and the construction industry in general, are seasonal in nature. Sales normally are lower in the first half of each fiscal year compared to the second half of the fiscal year because of unfavorable weather conditions for construction and typical business planning cycles affecting construction.

The nonresidential construction industry is highly sensitive to national and regional macroeconomic conditions. One of the primary challenges we face in the short term is that the United States economy is slowly recovering from a recession and is in a period of significant volatility which, beginning in the third quarter of 2008, has reduced demand for our products and adversely affected our business. In addition, the tightening of credit in financial markets over the same period has adversely affected the ability of our customers to obtain financing for construction projects. As a result, we have experienced decreases in and cancellations of orders for our products as compared to periods prior to the recession, and the ability of our customers to make payments has been adversely affected over the same period. Similar factors could cause our suppliers to experience financial distress or bankruptcy, resulting in temporary raw material shortages. The lack of credit also adversely affects nonresidential construction, which is the focus of our business. While economic growth has either resumed or remains flat, the nonresidential construction industry continues to face significant challenges.

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When assessing the state of the metal construction market, we review information from various industry associations, third-party research, and various government reports such as industrial production and capacity utilization. One such industry association is the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (“MBMA”), which provides summary member sales information and promotes the design and construction of metal buildings and metal roofing systems. Another is McGraw-Hill Construction Information Group, which we review for information regarding actual and forecasted growth in various construction related industries, including the overall nonresidential construction market. McGraw-Hill Construction’s nonresidential construction forecast for calendar 2012, updated in October 2012, indicates an expected increase of 1% in square footage and a decrease of 10% in dollar value as compared to the prior calendar year. In calendar 2013, activity is expected to increase compared to calendar 2012, with an expected increase of 6% in square footage and an increase of 5% in dollar value. Additionally, we review the American Institute of Architects’ (“AIA”) survey for inquiry and billing activity for the industrial, commercial and institutional sectors. The AIA’s Architectural Billing Index (“ABI”) is a closely watched metric, as billing growth for architectural services generally leads to construction spending growth for the following 9 to 12 months. An ABI reading above 50 indicates an increase in month-to-month seasonally adjusted billings and a reading below 50 indicates a decrease in month-to-month seasonally adjusted billings. AIA’s ABI published for October 2012 was above 50 at 52.8 and the commercial and industrial component of the index was at 50.7 for October 2012.

As a result of the market downturn in 2008 and 2009, we implemented a three-phase process to resize and realign our manufacturing operations. The purpose of these activities was to close some of our least efficient facilities and to retool certain facilities to allow us to better utilize our assets and expand into new markets or better provide products to our customers, such as insulated panel systems. After the implementation of this three-phase restructuring plan, we are realizing significant fixed cost savings compared to fiscal year 2008. We have incurred facility closure costs of $20.3 million through October 31, 2010 related to the three-phase restructuring plan and have not incurred significant additional costs beyond fiscal 2010 under the plan.

Another challenge we face both short and long term is the volatility in the price of steel. Our business is heavily dependent on the supply of steel and is significantly impacted by steel prices. For the fiscal year ended October 28, 2012, steel represented approximately 72% of our costs of goods sold. The steel industry is highly cyclical in nature, and steel prices have been volatile in recent years and may remain volatile in the future. Steel prices are influenced by numerous factors beyond our control, including general economic conditions domestically and internationally, currency fluctuations, availability of raw materials, competition, labor costs, freight and transportation costs, production costs, import duties and other trade restrictions.

The monthly CRU North American Steel Price Index, published by the CRU Group, has decreased 9.4% from October 2011 to October 2012 and was 16.8% higher in October 2011 compared to October 2010. Generally, we are able to adjust our sales prices in response to fluctuations in steel costs.

On October 20, 2009, we completed a financial restructuring that resulted in a change of control of the Company. As part of the restructuring, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Fund VIII, L.P. and CD&R Friends & Family Fund VIII, L.P. (together, the “CD&R Funds”), purchased an aggregate of 250,000 shares of a newly created class of our convertible preferred stock, designated the Series B Cumulative Convertible Participating Preferred Stock (the “Convertible Preferred Stock,” and shares thereof, the “Preferred Shares”), representing approximately 68.4% of the voting power and common stock of the Company on an as-converted basis (the “Equity Investment”). Under the terms of the Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series B Cumulative Convertible Participating Preferred Stock (the “Certificate of Designations”), as initially adopted in October 2009, we were contractually obligated to pay quarterly dividends to the CD&R Funds from October 20, 2009, through October 20, 2019, subject to certain dividend “knock-out” provisions.

On March 5, 2010, following shareholder approval and by action of the independent, non-CD&R board members, we were able to effect the reverse stock split at an exchange ratio of 1-for-5 (“Reverse Stock Split”). As of that date, the Preferred Shares accrued for and held by the CD&R Funds were fully convertible into 41.0 million Common Shares.

On September 6, 2011, we entered into a mutual waiver and consent with the CD&R Funds (the “Mutual Waiver and Consent”), under which (1) the CD&R Funds, as the holders of all of our issued and outstanding

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Convertible Preferred Stock, agreed to accept a paid-in-kind dividend on their Preferred Shares for the quarterly dividend payment period ended September 15, 2011 computed at the dividend rate of 8% per annum, rather than the dividend rate of 12% per annum provided for in the Certificate of Designations applicable to the Preferred Shares, and (2) the Company waived its right under the Stockholders Agreement with the CD&R Funds to issue up to $5 million of its capital stock without the consent of the CD&R Funds during the remainder of its fiscal year ending October 30, 2011, subject to certain exceptions. On December 9, 2011, we entered into a second mutual waiver and consent with the CD&R Funds (the “Second Mutual Waiver and Consent”), under substantially similar terms to the September 6, 2011 Mutual Waiver and Consent. The September 6, 2011 Mutual Waiver and Consent does not extend to dividends on the Convertible Preferred Stock accruing after September 15, 2011 or restrict our issuance of capital stock after October 30, 2011, and the second Mutual Waiver and Consent does not extend to dividends on the Convertible Preferred Stock accruing after December 15, 2011 or restrict our issuance of capital stock after October 28, 2012.

On May 2, 2012, we entered into Amendment No. 2 (the “ABL Facility Amendment”) to the Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan and Security Agreement”) to (i) permit the acquisition of Metl-Span, the entry by the Company into the Credit Agreement and the incurrence of debt thereunder and the repayment of existing indebtedness under NCI’s existing Term Loan, (ii) increase the amount available for borrowing thereunder to $150 million (subject to a borrowing base), (iii) increase the amount available for letters of credit thereunder to $30 million, and (iv) extend the final maturity thereunder to May 2, 2017.

On May 8, 2012, we entered into an Amendment Agreement (the “Amendment Agreement”) with the CD&R Funds to eliminate our quarterly dividend obligation with respect to the Preferred Shares, which does not preclude the payment of contingent default dividends. The Amendment Agreement provided for the Certificate of Designations to be amended to terminate the dividend obligation from and after March 15, 2012 (the “Dividend Knock-out”). On July 5, 2012, the Company filed an Amended and Restated Certificate of Designations with the Secretary of State for the state of Delaware effecting the elimination of the quarterly obligation on the Preferred Shares.

As consideration for the Dividend Knock-out, the CD&R Funds received a total of 37,834 additional shares of Convertible Preferred Stock, representing (i) approximately $6.5 million of dividends accrued from March 15, 2012 through May 18, 2012 (20 trading days after April 20, 2012, on which date the dividend “knock-out” measurement period commenced) and (ii) approximately $31.4 million in additional liquidation preference of Convertible Preferred Stock, or 10% of the approximate total $313.7 million of accreted value as of May 18, 2012. Upon the closing of the transactions in the Amendment Agreement, the CD&R Funds held Convertible Preferred Stock with an aggregate liquidation preference and accrued dividends of approximately $345 million. The Convertible Preferred Stock and accrued dividends entitle the funds managed by CD&R to receive approximately 54.1 million shares of Common Stock, representing 72.7% of the voting power and Common Stock of the Company on an as-converted basis.

On June 22, 2012, in connection with the Acquisition, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) among the Company, as Borrower, Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch, as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent and the lenders party thereto. The Credit Agreement provides for a term loan credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $250.0 million. Proceeds from borrowings under the Credit Agreement were used, together with cash on hand, (i) to finance the Acquisition, (ii) to extinguish the existing amended and restated credit agreement, due April 2014 (the “Refinancing”), and (iii) to pay fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Acquisition and the Refinancing. The term loans under the Credit Agreement will mature on May 2, 2018 and, prior to such date, will amortize in nominal quarterly installments equal to one percent of the aggregate initial principal amount thereof per annum.

Our principal offices are located at 10943 North Sam Houston Parkway West, Houston, Texas 77064, and our telephone number is (281) 897-7788.

We file annual, quarterly and current reports and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K, along with any amendments to those reports, are available free of charge at our corporate website at http://www.ncigroup.com as soon as practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. In addition, our website includes other items related to corporate governance

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matters, including our corporate governance guidelines, charters of various committees of our board of directors and the code of business conduct and ethics applicable to our employees, officers and directors. You may obtain copies of these documents, free of charge, from our corporate website. However, the information on our website is not incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K.

Business Segments

We have aggregated our operations into three reportable business segments based upon similarities in product lines, manufacturing processes, marketing and management of our businesses: (i) metal coil coating; (ii) metal components; and (iii) engineered building systems. Our business segments are vertically integrated, benefiting from common raw material usage, like manufacturing processes and an overlapping distribution network. Steel is the primary raw material used by each of our business segments. Our metal coil coating segment, which paints steel coils, provides substantially all of our metal coil coating requirements for our metal components and engineered building systems business segments. Our metal components segment produces parts and accessories that are sold separately or as part of a comprehensive solution, the most common of which is a metal building system custom-designed and manufactured in our engineered building systems segment. Our engineered building systems segment sources substantially all of its painted steel coil and a large portion of its components requirements from our other two business segments. The manufacturing and distribution activities of our segments are effectively coupled through the use of our nationwide hub-and-spoke manufacturing and distribution system, which supports and enhances our vertical integration.

Corporate assets consist primarily of cash but also include deferred financing costs, deferred taxes and property, plant and equipment associated with our headquarters in Houston, Texas. These items (and income and expenses related to these items) are not allocated to the business segments. Corporate unallocated expenses include share-based compensation expenses, and executive, legal, finance, tax, treasury, human resources, information technology, purchasing, marketing and corporate travel expenses. Additional unallocated expenses include interest income, interest expense, debt extinguishment costs and other (expense) income.

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Our total sales, external sales, operating income (loss) and total assets attributable to these business segments were as follows for the fiscal years indicated (in thousands):

		2012				%				2011				%				2010				%
Total sales:
Metal coil coating		$	210,227				18			$	201,098				21			$	181,874				21
Metal components			534,853				46				437,655				46				415,857				48
Engineered building systems			643,473				56				548,594				57				490,746				56
Intersegment sales			(234,543)				(20)				(227,770	)			(24	)			(217,951	)			(25	)
Total net sales		$	1,154,010				100			$	959,577				100			$	870,526				100
External sales:
Metal coil coating		$	81,106				7			$	75,394				8			$	65,240				7
Metal components			446,720				39				353,797				37				328,077				38
Engineered building systems			626,184				54				530,386				55				477,209				55
Total net sales		$	1,154,010				100			$	959,577				100			$	870,526				100
Operating income (loss):
Metal coil coating		$	22,322							$	17,944							$	16,166
Metal components			34,147								20,643								26,791
Engineered building systems			37,596								13,011								(18,438	)
Corporate			(62,376)								(53,225	)							(49,106	)
Total operating income (loss)		$	31,689							$	(1,627	)						$	(24,587	)
Unallocated other expense			(22,692)								(14,720	)							(15,620	)
Income (loss) before income taxes		$	8,997							$	(16,347	)						$	(40,207	)
Total assets as of fiscal year end 2012, 2011 and 2010:
Metal coil coating		$	60,169				8			$	55,509				10			$	57,137				10
Metal components			381,028				51				175,906				31				167,542				30
Engineered building systems			214,227				29				206,232				37				208,232				37
Corporate			96,060				12				123,507				22				127,613				23
Total assets		$	751,484				100			$	561,154				100			$	560,524				100

Metal Coil Coating.

Products.  Metal coil coating consists of cleaning, treating and painting various flat-rolled metals, in coil form, as well as slitting and/or embossing the metal, before the metal is fabricated for use by various industrial users. Light gauge and heavy gauge metal coils that are painted, either for decorative or corrosion protection purposes, are utilized in the building industry by manufacturers of metal components and engineered building systems. In addition, these painted metal coils are utilized by manufacturers of other products, such as water heaters, lighting fixtures, ceiling grids, HVAC and appliances. We clean, treat and coat both heavy gauge (hot-rolled) and light gauge metal coils for our other business segments and for third party customers, who utilize them in a variety of applications, including construction products, heating and air conditioning systems, water heaters, lighting fixtures, ceiling grids, office furniture, appliances and other products. We provide toll coating processes under which the customer provides the metal coil and we provide only the coil coating process. We also provide a painted metal package under which we sell both the metal coil and the coil coating service together.

We believe that pre-painted metal coils provide manufacturers with a higher quality, environmentally cleaner and more cost-effective solution to operating their own in-house painting operations. Pre-painted metal coils also offer manufacturers the opportunity to produce a broader and more aesthetically pleasing range of products.

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Manufacturing.  We currently operate five metal coil coating facilities located in five U.S. states. Two of our facilities coat hot-rolled, heavy gauge metal coils and three of our facilities coat light gauge metal coils. In 2010, we acquired an idle coil coating facility located in Middletown, Ohio. The idle facility includes a 170,000 square foot coil coating plant situated on approximately 21 acres of land. Additional capital expenditures are necessary for the facility to meet our purposes and required efficiencies. We plan to bring our recently purchased Middletown, OH coating facility on-line in December 2012.

Our coil coating processes have multiple stages. In the first stage, the metal surface is cleaned and a chemical pretreatment is applied. The pretreatment is designed to promote adhesion of the paint system and enhance the corrosion resistance of the metal. After the pretreatment stage, a paint system is roll-applied to the metal surface, then baked at a high temperature to cure the coating and achieve a set of physical properties that not only make the metal more attractive, but also allows it to be formed into a manufactured product, all while maintaining the integrity of the paint system so that it can endure the final end use requirements. After the coating system has been cured, the metal substrate is rewound into a finished metal coil and packaged for shipment. Slitting and embossing processes can also be performed on the finished coil in accordance with customer specifications, prior to shipment.

Sales, Marketing and Customers.  We process metal coils to supply substantially all the coating requirements of our own metal components and engineered building systems business segments. We also process metal coils to supply external customers in a number of different industries.

We market our metal coil coating products and processes under the brand names “Metal Coaters” and “Metal Prep”. Each of our metal coil coating facilities has an independent sales staff.

We sell our products and processes principally to OEM customers who utilize pre-painted metal, including other manufacturers of engineered building systems and metal components. Our customer base also includes steel mills, metal service centers and painted coil distributors who in-turn supply various manufacturers of engineered building systems, metal components, lighting fixtures, ceiling grids, water heaters, appliances and other manufactured products. During fiscal 2012, the largest customer of our metal coil coating segment accounted for approximately 1.5% of our total consolidated sales and external sales of our metal coil coating segment represented 38.6% of total metal coil coating segment sales for that year.

According to information collected by the National Coil Coating Association and from other market sources, we estimate that approximately 0.35 to 0.45 million tons of heavy gauge, metal substrate and approximately 2.9 to 3.1 million (normalized) tons of light gauge, flat rolled metal substrate are currently being coated on an annual basis in the United States. We estimate that we account for approximately 40% of the current heavy gauge, coated steel market and approximately 11% of the current light gauge, coated steel market.

Metal Components.

Recent events.  On June 22, 2012, we completed the acquisition of Metl-Span. Metl-Span operates five manufacturing facilities in the United States serving the nonresidential building products market with cost-effective and energy efficient insulated metal wall and roof panels. This transaction strengthened our position as a leading fully integrated supplier to the nonresidential building products industry in North America, providing our customers a comprehensive suite of building products. For the period from June 22, 2012 to October 28, 2012, Metl-Span contributed revenue and operating income of $64.0 million and $4.7 million, respectively.

Products.  Metal components include metal roof and wall systems, metal partitions, metal trim, doors and other related accessories. These products are used in new construction and in repair and retrofit applications for industrial, commercial, institutional, agricultural and rural uses. Metal components are used in a wide variety of construction applications, including purlins and girts, roofing, standing seam roofing, walls, doors, trim and other parts of traditional buildings, as well as in architectural applications and engineered building systems. Purlins and girts are medium gauge, roll-formed steel components, which builders use for secondary structural framing. Although precise market data is limited, we estimate the metal components market including roofing applications to be a multi-billion dollar market. We believe that metal products have

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gained and continue to gain a greater share of new construction and repair and retrofit markets due to increasing acceptance and recognition of the benefits of metal products in building applications.

Our metal components consist of individual components, including secondary structural framing, metal roof and wall systems and associated metal trims. We sell directly to contractors or end users for use in the building industry, including the construction of metal buildings. We also stock and market metal component parts for use in the maintenance and repair of existing buildings. Specific component products we manufacture include metal roof and wall systems, purlins, girts, partitions, header panels and related trim and screws. We are continuously developing and marketing new products such as our Insulated Panel Systems (“IPS”), Eco-ficient^TM panel systems, Soundwall^TM, Nu-Roof^TM system and Energy Star cool roofing. We believe we offer the widest selection of metal components in the building industry. We custom produce purlins and girts for our customers and offer one of the widest selections of sizes and profiles in the United States. Metal roof and wall systems protect the rest of the structure and the contents of the building from the weather. They may also contribute to the structural integrity of the building.

Metal roofing systems have several advantages over conventional roofing systems, including the following:

Lower life cycle cost.  The total cost over the life of metal roofing systems is lower than that of conventional roofing systems for both new construction and retrofit roofing. For new construction, the cost of installing metal roofing is greater than the cost of conventional roofing. Yet, the longer life and lower maintenance costs of metal roofing make the cost more attractive. For retrofit roofing, although installation costs are higher for metal roofing due to the need for a sloping support system, over time the lower ongoing costs more than offset the initial cost.

Increased longevity.  Metal roofing systems generally last for a minimum of 20 years without requiring major maintenance or replacement. This compares to five to ten years for conventional roofs. The cost of leaks and roof failures associated with conventional roofing can be very high, including damage to building interiors and disruption of the functional usefulness of the building. Metal roofing prolongs the intervals between costly and time-consuming repair work.

Attractive aesthetics and design flexibility.  Metal roofing systems allow architects and builders to integrate colors and geometric design into the roofing of new and existing buildings, providing an increasingly fashionable means of enhancing a building’s aesthetics. Conventional roofing material is generally tar paper or a gravel surface, and building designers tend to conceal roofs made with these materials.

Our metal roofing products are attractive and durable. We use standing seam roof technology to replace traditional built-up and single-ply roofs as well as to provide a distinctive look to new construction.

Manufacturing.  We currently operate 24 facilities in 13 states used for manufacturing of metal components for the nonresidential construction industry, including three facilities for our door operations and six facilities for our insulated panel systems.

Metal component products are roll-formed or fabricated at each plant using roll-formers and other metal working equipment. In roll-forming, pre-finished coils of steel are unwound and passed through a series of progressive forming rolls that form the steel into various profiles of medium-gauge structural shapes and light-gauge roof and wall panels.

Sales, Marketing and Customers.  We are one of the largest domestic suppliers of metal components to the nonresidential building industry. We design, manufacture, sell and distribute one of the widest selections of components for a variety of new construction applications as well as for repair and retrofit uses.

We manufacture and design metal roofing systems for sales to regional metal building manufacturers, general contractors and subcontractors. We believe we have the broadest line of standing seam roofing products in the building industry. In addition, we have granted 21 non-exclusive, on-going license agreements to 19 companies, both domestic and international, relating to our standing seam roof technology.

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These licenses, for a fee, are provided with MBCI’s technical know-how relating to the marketing, sales, testing, engineering, estimating, manufacture and installation of the licensed product. The licensees buy their own roll forming equipment to manufacture the roof panels and typically buy accessories for the licensed roof system from MBCI.

We estimate that metal roofing currently accounts for less than 10% of total roofing material volume. However, metal roofing accounts for a significant portion of the overall metal components market. As a result, we believe that significant opportunities exist for metal roofing, with its advantages over conventional roofing materials, to increase its overall share of this market.

One of our strategic objectives and a major part of our “green” initiative is to expand our insulated panel product lines which are increasingly desirable because of their energy efficiency, noise reduction and aesthetic qualities. We completed the acquisition of Metl-Span on June 22, 2012. Metl-Span operates five manufacturing facilities in the United States serving the nonresidential building products market with cost-effective and energy efficient insulated metal wall and roof panels. We retooled one facility in Jackson, Mississippi and another facility in Mattoon, Illinois to manufacture insulated panels and these facilities are now operational. One previously idled facility is being retooled to produce an architectural line for insulated metal panels and is expected to become operational in late 2013. In addition to metal roofing systems, we manufacture roll-up doors and sell interior and exterior walk doors for use in the self-storage industry and metal and other buildings.

Our “green” initiative enables us to capitalize on increasing consumer preferences for environmentally- friendly construction. We believe this will allow us to further service the needs of our existing customer base and to gain new customers. For more information about our “green” initiatives, see “— Business Strategy.”

We sell metal components directly to regional manufacturers, contractors, subcontractors, distributors, lumberyards, cooperative buying groups and other customers under the brand names “MBCI,” “American Building Components” (“ABC”), “Eco-ficient”, “IPS”, “Metl-Span” and “Metal Depots.” Roll-up doors, interior and exterior doors, interior partitions and walls, header panels and trim are sold directly to contractors and other customers under the brand “Doors and Buildings Components” (“DBCI”). These components also are produced for integration into self-storage and engineered building systems sold by us. In addition to a traditional business-to-business channel, we sell components through Metal Depots which has seven retail stores in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma and specifically targets end-use consumers and small general contractors.

We market our components products within six end markets: commercial/industrial, architectural, standing seam roof systems, agricultural, residential and cold storage. In addition, our previously mentioned insulated panel product lines service each of our six end markets. Customers include small, medium and large contractors, specialty roofers, regional fabricators, regional engineered building fabricators, post frame contractors, material resellers and end users. Commercial and industrial businesses, including self-storage, are heavy users of metal components and metal buildings systems. Standing seam roof and architectural customers have emerged as an important part of our customer base. As metal buildings become a more acceptable building alternative and aesthetics become an increasingly important consideration for end users of metal buildings, we believe that architects will participate more in the design and purchase decisions and will use metal components to a greater extent. Wood frame builders also purchase our metal components through distributors, lumberyards, cooperative buying groups and chain stores for various uses, including agricultural buildings.

Our metal components sales operations are organized into geographic regions. Each region is headed by a general sales manager supported by individual plant sales managers. Each local sales office is located adjacent to a manufacturing plant and is staffed by a direct sales force responsible for contacting customers and architects and a sales coordinator who supervises the sales process from the time the order is received until it is shipped and invoiced. The regional and local focus of our customers requires extensive knowledge of local business conditions. During fiscal 2012, our largest customer for metal components accounted for approximately 1% of our total consolidated sales and external sales collectively accounted for 83.5% of total metal components segment sales for that year.

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Engineered Building Systems.

Products.  Engineered building systems consist of engineered structural members and panels that are fabricated and roll-formed in a factory. These systems are custom designed and engineered to meet project requirements and then shipped to a construction site complete and ready for assembly with no additional field welding required. Engineered building systems manufacturers design an integrated system that meets applicable building code and designated end use requirements. These systems consist of primary structural framing, secondary structural members (purlins and girts) and metal roof and wall systems or conventional wall materials manufactured by others, such as masonry and concrete tilt-up panels.

Engineered building systems typically consist of three systems:

Primary structural framing.  Primary structural framing, fabricated from heavy-gauge plate steel, supports the secondary structural framing, roof, walls and all externally applied loads. Through the primary framing, the force of all applied loads is structurally transferred to the foundation.

Secondary structural framing.  Secondary structural framing is designed to strengthen the primary structural framing and efficiently transfer applied loads from the roof and walls to the primary structural framing. Secondary structural framing consists of medium-gauge, roll-formed steel components called purlins and girts. Purlins are attached to the primary frame to support the roof. Girts are attached to the primary frame to support the walls.

Metal roof and wall systems.  Metal roof and wall systems not only lock out the weather but may also contribute to the structural integrity of the overall building system. Roof and wall panels are fabricated from light-gauge, roll-formed steel in many architectural configurations.

Accessory components complete the engineered building system. These components include doors, windows, specialty trims, gutters and interior partitions.

The following characteristics of engineered building systems distinguish them from other methods of construction:

Shorter construction time.  In many instances, it takes less time to construct an engineered building than other building types. In addition, because most of the work is done in the factory, the likelihood of weather interruptions is reduced.

More efficient material utilization.  The larger engineered building systems manufacturers use computer-aided analysis and design to fabricate structural members with high strength-to-weight ratios, minimizing raw materials costs.

Lower construction costs.  The in-plant manufacture of engineered building systems, coupled with automation, allows the substitution of less expensive factory labor for much of the skilled on-site construction labor otherwise required for traditional building methods.

Greater ease of expansion.  Engineered building systems can be modified quickly and economically before, during or after the building is completed to accommodate all types of expansion. Typically, an engineered building system can be expanded by removing the end or side walls, erecting new framework and adding matching wall and roof panels.

Lower maintenance costs.  Unlike wood, metal is not susceptible to deterioration from cracking, rotting or insect damage. Furthermore, factory-applied roof and siding panel coatings resist cracking, peeling, chipping, chalking and fading.

Environmentally friendly.  Our buildings utilize between 30% and 60% recycled content and our roofing and siding utilize painted surfaces with high reflectance and emissivity, which help conserve energy and operating costs.

Manufacturing.  We currently operate 8 facilities for manufacturing and distributing engineered building systems throughout the United States and Monterrey, Mexico.

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use computer-aided design and engineering systems to generate engineering and erection drawings and a bill of materials for the manufacture of the engineered building system. From time-to-time, depending on our volume, we outsource to third-parties portions of our drafting requirements.

Once the specifications and designs of the customer’s project have been finalized, the manufacturing of frames and other building systems begins at one of our frame manufacturing facilities. Fabrication of the primary structural framing consists of a process in which steel plates are punched and sheared and then routed through an automatic welding machine and sent through further fitting and welding processes. The secondary structural framing and the covering system are roll-formed steel products that are manufactured at our full manufacturing facilities as well as our components plants.

Upon completion of the manufacturing process, structural framing members and metal roof and wall systems are shipped to the job site for assembly. Since on-site construction is performed by an unaffiliated, independent general contractor, usually one of our authorized builders, we generally are not responsible for claims by end users or owners attributable to faulty on-site construction. The time elapsed between our receipt of an order and shipment of a completed building system has typically ranged from six to twelve weeks, although delivery varies depending on engineering and drafting requirements and the length of the permitting process.

Sales, Marketing and Customers.  We are one of the largest domestic suppliers of engineered building systems. We design, engineer, manufacture and market engineered building systems and self-storage building systems for all nonresidential markets including commercial, industrial, agricultural, governmental and community.

Throughout the twentieth century, the applications of metal buildings have significantly evolved from small, portable structures that prospered during World War II into fully customizable building solutions spanning virtually every commercial low-rise end-use market. According to the MBMA, domestic and export sales of engineered building systems by its members, which represent a portion of the number of actual buildings manufactured totaled approximately $2.1 billion and $1.7 billion for 2011 and 2010, respectively. Although final calendar 2012 sales information is not yet available from the MBMA, we estimate that sales in dollars of engineered building systems will increase in 2012 compared with 2011. McGraw-Hill Construction reported that the low-rise nonresidential market, measured in square footage, actually declined by 0.1% during our fiscal year 2012. McGraw-Hill Construction’s nonresidential construction forecast for calendar 2012, updated in October 2012, indicates an expected increase of 1% in square footage and a decrease of 10% in dollar value as compared to the prior calendar year. The forecast for calendar 2013 indicates a total nonresidential construction expected increase of 6% in square footage and 5% in dollar value over 2012.

We believe the cost of an engineered building system, excluding the cost of the land, generally represents approximately 15% to 20% of the total cost of constructing a building, which includes such elements as labor, plumbing, electricity, heating and air conditioning systems, installation and interior finish. Technological advances in products and materials, as well as significant improvements in engineering and design techniques, have led to the development of structural systems that are compatible with more traditional construction materials. Architects and designers now often combine an engineered building system with masonry, concrete, glass and wood exterior facades to meet the aesthetic requirements of end users while preserving the inherent characteristics of engineered building systems. As a result, the uses for engineered building systems now include office buildings, showrooms, retail shopping centers, banks, schools, places of worship, warehouses, factories, distribution centers, government buildings and community centers for which aesthetics and architectural features are important considerations of the end users. In addition, advances in our products such as insulated steel panel systems for roof and wall applications give buildings the desired balance of strength, thermal efficiency and attractiveness.

We sell engineered building systems to builders, general contractors, developers and end users nationwide under the brand names “Metallic,” “Mid-West Steel,” “A & S,” “All American,” “Steel Systems,” “Mesco,” “Star,” “Ceco,” “Robertson,” “Garco,” “Heritage” and “SteelBuilding.com.” We market engineered building systems through an in-house sales force to authorized builder networks of over 3,400 builders. We also sell engineered building systems via direct sale to owners and end users as well as through

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private label companies. In addition to a traditional business-to-business channel, we sell small custom- engineered metal buildings through two other consumer-oriented marketing channels targeting end-use purchasers and small general contractors. We sell through Heritage Building Systems (“Heritage”) which is a direct-response, phone-based sales organization and Steelbuilding.com which allows customers to design, price and buy small metal buildings online. During fiscal 2012, our largest customer for engineered building systems accounted for less than 1% of our total consolidated sales and external sales collectively accounted for 97.3% of total engineered building systems segment sales for that year.

The majority of our sales of engineered building systems are made through our authorized builder networks. We enter into an authorized builder agreement with independent general contractors that market our products and services to users. These agreements generally grant the builder the non-exclusive right to market our products in a specified territory. Generally, the agreement is cancelable by either party with between 30 and 60 days’ notice. The agreement does not prohibit the builder from marketing engineered building systems of other manufacturers. We establish an annual sales goal for each builder and provide the builder with sales and pricing information, drawings and assistance, application programs for estimating and quoting jobs and advertising and promotional literature. In some cases, we also defray a portion of the builder’s advertising costs and provide volume purchasing and other pricing incentives to encourage those businesses to deal exclusively or principally with us. The builder is required to maintain a place of business in its designated territory, provide a sales organization, conduct periodic advertising programs and perform construction, warranty and other services for customers and potential customers. An authorized builder usually is hired by an end-user to erect an engineered building system on the customer’s site and provide general contracting and other services related to the completion of the project. We sell our products to the builder, which generally includes the price of the building as a part of its overall construction contract with its customer. We rely upon maintaining a satisfactory business relationship for continuing job orders from our authorized builders.

Business Strategy

We intend to expand our business, enhance our market position and increase our sales and profitability by focusing on the implementation of a number of key initiatives that we believe will help us grow and reduce costs. Our current strategy focuses primarily on organic initiatives, but also considers the use of opportunistic acquisitions to achieve our growth objectives:

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Raw Materials

The principal raw material used in manufacturing of our metal components and engineered building systems is steel. Our various products are fabricated from steel produced by mills including bars, plates, structural shapes, sheets, hot-rolled coils and galvanized or Galvalume®-coated coils. We purchased approximately 19% of our steel requirements from one vendor in fiscal 2012 and 33% of our steel requirements from two vendors in fiscal 2011. No other vendor accounted for over 10% of our steel requirements during fiscal 2012 or 2011. Although we believe concentration of our steel purchases among a small group of suppliers that have mills and warehouse facilities close to our facilities enables us, as a large customer of those suppliers, to obtain better pricing, service and delivery, the loss of one or all of these suppliers could have a material adverse effect on our ability to obtain the raw materials required to meet delivery schedules to our customers. These suppliers generally maintain an inventory of the types of materials we require.

Our raw materials on hand increased to $77.5 million at October 28, 2012 from $64.2 million at October 30, 2011 due to higher levels of business activity and the acquisition of Metl-Span.

Our business is heavily dependent on the price and supply of steel. The steel industry is highly cyclical in nature, and steel prices have been volatile in recent years and may remain volatile in the future. Steel prices are influenced by numerous factors beyond our control, including general economic conditions domestically and internationally, currency fluctuations, the availability of raw materials, competition, labor costs, freight and transportation costs, production costs, import duties and other trade restrictions. We believe the CRU North American Steel Price Index, published by the CRU Group since 1994, appropriately depicts the volatility we have experienced in steel prices. See “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk — Steel Prices.” During fiscal 2012 and 2011, steel prices fluctuated significantly due to market conditions ranging from a high point on the CRU Index of 194 to a low point of 165 in fiscal 2012 and fluctuated significantly from a high point on the CRU Index of 219 to a low point of 146 in fiscal 2011. Given the level of steel industry consolidation, the expanded capacity on the Gulf Coast and slow economic recovery, we believe steel prices will continue to be volatile.

Although we have the ability to purchase steel from a number of suppliers, a production cutback by one or more of our current suppliers could create challenges to meet delivery schedules to our customers. Because we have periodically adjusted our contract prices, particularly in the engineered building systems segment, we have generally been able to pass increases in our raw material costs through to our customers. We normally do not maintain an inventory of steel in excess of our current production requirements. However, from time to time, we may purchase steel in advance of announced steel price increases. In addition, it is our current practice to purchase all steel consignment inventory that remains in consignment after an agreed term. Therefore, our inventory may increase if demand for our products declines. For additional information about the risks of our raw material supply and pricing, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors.”

Backlog

At October 28, 2012 and October 30, 2011, the total backlog of orders, primarily consisting of engineered building systems’ orders, for our products we believe to be firm was $304.7 million and $216.4 million, respectively. Job orders included in backlog are generally cancelable by customers at any time for any reason; however, cancellation charges may be assessed. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors — Our industry is cyclical and highly sensitive to macroeconomic conditions; as a result, our industry is currently experiencing a downturn which, if sustained, will materially and adversely affect our business, liquidity and results of operations.” Occasionally, orders in the backlog are not completed and shipped for reasons that include changes in the requirements of the customers and the inability of customers to obtain necessary financing or zoning variances. We anticipate that less than 10% of this backlog will extend beyond one year.

Competition

We and other manufacturers of metal components and engineered building systems compete in the building industry with all other alternative methods of building construction such as tilt-wall, concrete and wood, single-ply and built up, all of which may be perceived as more traditional, more aesthetically pleasing or having other advantages over our products. We compete with all manufacturers of building products, from small local firms to large national firms.

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In addition, competition in the metal components and engineered building systems market of the building industry is intense. We believe it is based primarily on:

We compete with a number of other manufacturers of metal components and engineered building systems for the building industry, ranging from small local firms to large national firms. Many of these competitors operate on a regional basis. We have two primary nationwide competitors in the engineered building systems market and three primary nationwide competitors in the metal components market.

We are comprised of a family of companies operating 37 manufacturing facilities across the United States and Mexico, with additional sales and distribution offices throughout the United States and Canada. These facilities are used for the manufacturing of metal components and engineered building systems for the building industry, including three for our door operations. We believe this broad geographic distribution gives us an advantage over our components and building competitors because major elements of a customer’s decision are the speed and cost of delivery from the manufacturing facility to the product’s ultimate destination. We operate a fleet of trucks to deliver our products to our customers in a more timely manner than most of our competitors.

We compete with a number of other providers of metal coil coating services to manufacturers of metal components and engineered building systems for the building industry, ranging from small local firms to large national firms. Most of these competitors operate on a regional basis, although we believe there is at least one other provider of light gauge metal coil coating services that has a nationwide market presence. Also, there are two other providers of heavy gauge metal coil coating services who have substantially the same geographic reach as our heavy gauge coil coating facilities. Competition in the metal coil coating industry is intense and is based primarily on quality, service, delivery and price.

Consolidation

Over the last several years, there has been a consolidation of competitors within the industries of the metal coil coating, metal components and engineered building systems segments, which include many small local and regional firms. We believe that these industries will continue to consolidate, driven by the needs of manufacturers to increase anticipated long-term manufacturing capacity, achieve greater process integration and add geographic diversity to meet customers’ product and delivery needs, improve production efficiency and manage costs. When beneficial to our long-term goals and strategy, we have sought to consolidate our business operations with other companies. The resulting synergies from these consolidation efforts have allowed us to reduce costs while continuing to serve our customers’ needs. In June 2012, we completed the acquisition of Metl-Span which operates five manufacturing facilities in the United States serving the nonresidential building products market with cost-effective and energy efficient insulated metal wall and roof panels. In January 2007, we completed the purchase of substantially all of the assets of Garco Building Systems, Inc. which designs, manufactures and distributes steel building systems primarily for markets in the northwestern United States and western Canada. In April 2006, we acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of RCC. RCC operates the Ceco Building Systems, Star Building Systems and Robertson Building Systems divisions and is a leader in the metal buildings segment. For more information, see “— Acquisitions.”

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In addition to the consolidation of competitors within the industries of the metal coil coating, metal components and engineered building systems segments, in recent years there has been consolidation between those industries and steel producers. Several of our competitors have been acquired by steel producers, and further similar acquisitions are possible. For a discussion of the possible effects on us of such consolidations, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors.”

Acquisitions

We have a history of making acquisitions within our industry, and we regularly evaluate growth opportunities both through acquisitions and internal investment. We believe that there remain opportunities for growth through consolidation in the metal buildings and components segments, and our goal is to continue to grow through opportunistic strategic acquisitions, as well as organically.

Consistent with our growth strategy, we frequently engage in discussions with potential sellers regarding the possible purchase by us of businesses, assets and operations that are strategic and complementary to our existing operations. Such assets and operations include engineered building systems and metal components, but may also include assets that are closely related to, or intertwined with, these business lines, and enable us to leverage our asset base, knowledge base and skill sets. Such acquisition efforts may involve participation by us in processes that have been made public, involve a number of potential buyers and are commonly referred to as “auction” processes, as well as situations in which we believe we are the only party or one of the very limited number of potential buyers in negotiations with the potential seller. These acquisition efforts often involve assets that, if acquired, would have a material effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

We also evaluate from time to time possible dispositions of assets or businesses when such assets or businesses are no longer core to our operations and do not fit into our long-term strategy.

The Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to dispose of assets, make acquisitions and engage in mergers. See “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations —  Liquidity and Capital Resources — Debt.”

Environmental Matters

The operation of our business is subject to stringent and complex laws and regulations pertaining to health, safety and the environment. As an owner or operator of manufacturing facilities, we must comply with these laws and regulations at the federal, state and local levels. These laws and regulations can restrict or impact our business activities in many ways, such as:

Failure to comply with these laws and regulations may trigger a variety of administrative, civil or criminal enforcement measures, including the assessment of monetary penalties, the imposition of investigative or remedial requirements, the issuance of orders enjoining or limiting current or future operations, or the denial or revocation of permits or other legal authorizations. Certain environmental statutes impose strict, joint and several liability for costs required to clean up and restore sites where hazardous substances have been mismanaged or otherwise released. Moreover, neighboring landowners and other third parties may file claims for personal injury and property damage allegedly caused by the release of substances or contaminants into the environment.

The trend in environmental regulation is to place more restrictions and limitations on activities that potentially affect human health, welfare or the environment. As a result, there can be no assurance as to the amount or timing of future expenditures for environmental compliance or remediation, and actual future expenditures may differ from what we currently anticipate. However, we anticipate future regulatory

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requirements that might be imposed and plan accordingly to meet and maintain compliance with such environmental laws and regulations, and to minimize the associated costs of such compliance while not encroaching on our ability to comply.

We do not believe that compliance with federal, state or local environmental laws and regulations will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position or results of operations. In addition, we believe that the various environmental activities we are presently engaged in are not expected to materially interrupt or diminish our operational ability to manufacture our products. We cannot assure you, however, that future events, such as changes in existing laws, the promulgation of new laws, or the development or discovery of new facts or conditions related to our operations will not cause us to incur significant costs.

The following is a discussion of some environmental and safety requirements that relate to our business:

Air Emissions.  Our operations are subject to the federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, or CAAA, and comparable state laws and regulations. These laws and regulations govern emissions of air pollutants from various industrial sources, including our manufacturing facilities, and impose various permitting, monitoring and reporting requirements. Such laws and regulations may require us to: obtain pre-approval for the construction or modification of certain projects or facilities with the potential to produce new air emissions or cause an increase in existing air emissions; obtain and strictly comply with operating permits that specify various air emissions and operational limitations; or utilize particular emission control technologies to limit or reduce emissions from our facilities. Our failure to comply with these requirements could subject us to monetary penalties, injunctions, conditions or restrictions on operations, and, potentially, administrative civil or criminal enforcement actions. We may be required to incur certain capital or other expenditures in the future for air pollution control equipment in connection with obtaining and complying with pre-construction authorizations or operating permits for air emissions. We believe, however, that our operations will not be materially adversely affected by such requirements.

Greenhouse Gases.  More stringent laws and regulations relating to climate change and greenhouse gases, or GHGs, may be adopted in the future and could cause us to incur additional operating costs or reduce the demand for our products. On December 15, 2009, the federal Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, published its findings that emissions of carbon dioxide, methane, and other GHGs present an endangerment to public health, the economy and the environment because emissions of such gases are, according to the EPA, contributing to the warming of the earth’s atmosphere and other climate changes. These findings allowed the EPA to adopt and implement regulations that would restrict emissions of GHGs under existing provisions of the federal CAAA.

The EPA adopted regulations that would require a reduction in emissions of GHGs and could trigger permit review for GHGs produced from certain industrial stationary sources. In June 2010, the EPA adopted the Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule, which phases in permitting requirements for stationary sources of GHGs beginning January 2, 2011. This rule “tailors” these permitting programs to apply to certain significant stationary sources of GHG emissions in a multistep process, with the largest sources first subject to permitting. In October 2009, the EPA issued its final Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule requiring the mandatory annual reporting of GHG emissions for calendar year 2010-forward from certain significant sources of GHG emission sources in the United States.

In addition, several North American multi-state climate initiatives are either actively studying, or have already implemented, measures to reduce GHG emissions, primarily through the planned development of GHG tracking systems and regional GHG emission trading programs. These programs typically require major sources of GHGs or major electricity generators to acquire and surrender emission allowances and offsets, with the number of allowances available for purchase reduced each year until an overall GHG emission reduction goal is achieved.

In October 2011, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted a cap-and-trade program that will help the state reduce GHG emissions to 1990-levels by 2020. This program, along with mandatory GHG reporting and other complementary measures, was authorized by the California Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) of 2006. Beginning in 2013, cap-and-trade regulations will apply to all major industrial sources and electricity generators, and will expand in 2015 to cover the distributors of transportation fuels, natural gas and

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other fuels. The amount of allowances available to these sources is set to decline by about three percent each year through 2020 as the cap is lowered and emissions are reduced.

Although it is not possible to accurately predict how new legislation or regulations that may be adopted to regulate GHG emissions would impact our business, any new federal, regional or state restrictions on emissions of carbon dioxide or other GHGs that may be imposed in areas where we conduct business could result in increased compliance costs or additional operating restrictions on us, our raw material suppliers and our customers. Such restrictions could potentially make our products more expensive and thus reduce their demand, which could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Hazardous and Solid Industrial Waste.  Our operations generate industrial solid wastes, including some hazardous wastes that are subject to the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, or RCRA, and comparable state laws, which impose detailed requirements for the handling, storage, treatment and disposal of hazardous and solid industrial waste. For example, industrial wastes such as paint waste, spent solvents, and used oils may be regulated as hazardous waste. RCRA currently exempts many of our manufacturing wastes from classification as hazardous waste. However, these non-hazardous or exempted industrial wastes may still be regulated under state law or the less stringent industrial solid waste requirements of RCRA. We do not believe that our operations will be materially adversely affected by such requirements.

Site Remediation.  The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, or CERCLA, and comparable state laws impose liability, without regard to fault or the legality of the original conduct, on certain classes of persons responsible for the release of hazardous substances into the environment. Such classes of persons include the current and past owners or operators of sites where a hazardous substance was released, and companies that disposed or arranged for disposal of hazardous substances at off-site locations such as landfills. In the course of our ordinary operations, we generate industrial solid wastes that may fall within the definition of a “hazardous substance.” CERCLA authorizes the EPA and, in some cases, third parties to take actions in response to threats to the public health, welfare or the environment and seek to recover from the responsible classes of persons the costs incurred for remedial activities or other corrective actions. Under CERCLA, we could be subject to joint and several liability for the full or partial costs of cleaning up and restoring sites where hazardous substances historically generated by us have been released for damages to natural resources, and for the costs of certain risk assessment studies.

We currently own or lease, and have in the past owned or leased, numerous properties that for many decades have been used for manufacturing operations. Hazardous substances or industrial wastes may have been mismanaged, disposed of or released on or under the properties owned or leased by us, or on or under other locations where such wastes have been transported for disposal. In addition, some of these properties have been operated by third parties or by previous owners whose management, disposal or release of hazardous substances or wastes was not under our control. These properties and the substances disposed or released on them may be subject to CERCLA, RCRA and analogous state laws. Under such laws, we could be required to remove previously disposed of industrial wastes (including waste disposed by prior owners or operators), to investigate or remediate contaminated property (including contaminated soil and groundwater, whether from prior owners or operators or other historic activities or releases), or perform remedial closure operations to prevent future contamination. Moreover, neighboring landowners and other affected parties may file claims for personal injury and property damage allegedly caused by the release of hazardous substances into the environment.

Wastewater Discharges.  Our operations are subject to the federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, as amended, also known as the Clean Water Act, and analogous state laws and regulations. These laws and regulations impose detailed requirements and strict controls regarding the discharge of pollutants from industrial activity into waters of the United States. Such laws and regulations may require that we obtain and strictly comply with categorical industrial waste-water standards and pretreatment or discharge permits containing limits on various water pollutant and discharge parameters. Our failure to comply with these requirements could subject us to monetary penalties, injunctions, conditions or restrictions on operations, and, potentially, administrative, civil or criminal enforcement actions. We may be required to incur certain capital or other expenditures in the future for wastewater treatment equipment in connection with maintaining

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compliance with wastewater pretreatment or discharge permits and water quality standards. Any unauthorized release of pollutants to waters of the United States from our facilities could result in administrative, civil and criminal fines or penalties as well as associated remedial obligations. We believe, however, that our operations will not be materially adversely affected by such requirements.

Employee Health and Safety.  We are subject to the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, or OSHA, and comparable state laws that regulate the protection of the health and safety of our workers. In addition, the OSHA hazard communication standard requires that information about hazardous materials used or produced by our operations be maintained and is available to our employees, state and local government authorities, and citizens. We believe that we are in compliance with these requirements and that our operations will not be materially adversely affected by such requirements.

Zoning and Building Code Requirements

The engineered building systems and components we manufacture must meet zoning, building code and uplift requirements adopted by local governmental agencies. We believe that our products are in substantial compliance with applicable zoning, code and uplift requirements. Compliance does not have a material adverse effect on our business.

Patents, Licenses and Proprietary Rights

We have a number of United States patents, pending patent applications and other proprietary rights, including those relating to metal roofing systems, metal overhead doors, our pier and header system, our Long Bay® System and our building estimating and design system. The patents on our Long Bay® System expire in 2020. We also have several registered trademarks and pending registrations in the United States.

Research and Development Costs

Total expenditures for research and development were $1.6 million, $1.3 million and $1.1 million for fiscal 2012, 2011 and 2010, respectively. We incur research and development costs to develop new products, improve existing products and improve safety factors of our products in the metal components segment. These products include building and roofing systems, panels, clips, purlins, and fasteners.

Employees

As of October 28, 2012, we had approximately 4,293 employees, of whom 2,635 were manufacturing and engineering personnel. We regard our employee relations as satisfactory. Approximately 12.4% of our workforce, including the employees at our subsidiary in Mexico, are represented by a collective bargaining agreement or union.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Our industry is cyclical and highly sensitive to macroeconomic conditions; as a result, our industry is currently experiencing a downturn which, if sustained, will materially and adversely affect our business, liquidity and results of operations.

The nonresidential construction industry is highly sensitive to national and regional macroeconomic conditions. The United States and global economies are currently undergoing a period of slowdown and unprecedented volatility, which is having an adverse effect on our business.

When assessing the state of the metal construction market, we review information from various industry associations, third-party research, and various government reports such as industrial production and capacity utilization. One such industry association is the MBMA, which provides summary member sales information and promotes the design and construction of metal buildings and metal roofing systems. Another is McGraw-Hill Construction Information Group, which we review for information regarding actual and forecasted growth in various construction related industries, including the overall nonresidential construction market. McGraw-Hill Construction’s nonresidential construction forecast for calendar 2012, updated in October 2012, indicates an expected increase of 1% in square footage and a decrease of 10% in dollar value as compared to the prior calendar year. In calendar 2013, activity is expected to increase compared to calendar 2012, with an expected increase of 6% in square footage and an increase of 5% in dollar value. Additionally, we review the AIA survey for inquiry and billing activity for the industrial, commercial and institutional sectors. AIA’s ABI is a closely watched metric, as billing growth for architectural services generally leads to construction spending growth 9 to 12 months forward. An ABI reading above 50 indicates an increase in month-to-month seasonally adjusted billings and a reading below 50 indicates a decrease in month-to-month seasonally adjusted billings. AIA’s ABI published for October 2012 was above 50 at 52.8 and the commercial and industrial component of the index was at 50.7 for October 2012.

Continued uncertainty about current economic conditions has had a negative effect on our business, and will continue to pose a risk to our business as our customers may postpone spending in response to tighter credit, negative financial news and/or declines in income or asset values, which could have a material negative effect on the demand for our products. Other factors that could influence demand include fuel and other energy costs, conditions in the nonresidential real estate markets, labor and healthcare costs, access to credit and other macroeconomic factors. From time to time, our industry has also been adversely affected in various parts of the country by declines in nonresidential construction starts, including but not limited to, high vacancy rates, changes in tax laws affecting the real estate industry, high interest rates and the unavailability of financing. Sales of our products may be adversely affected by continued weakness in demand for our products within particular customer groups, or a continued decline in the general construction industry or particular geographic regions. These and other economic factors could have a material adverse effect on demand for our products and on our financial condition and operating results.

We cannot predict the ultimate severity or length of the current economic downturn, or the timing or severity of future economic or industry downturns. A prolonged economic downturn, particularly in states where many of our sales are made, would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition, including potential asset impairments.

The ongoing uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets related to the U.S. budget deficit, the European sovereign debt crisis and the state of the worldwide economic recovery may adversely affect our operating results.

Global financial markets continue to experience disruptions, including increased volatility, and diminished liquidity and credit availability. In particular, developments in Europe have created uncertainty with respect to the ability of certain European countries to continue to service their sovereign debt obligations. This debt crisis and related European financial restructuring efforts may cause the value of the Euro to deteriorate and contribute to instability in global credit markets. If global economic and market conditions, or economic conditions in Europe, the U.S. or other key markets, remain uncertain, persist, or deteriorate further, our customers may respond by suspending, delaying or reducing their purchases of our metal products, which may adversely affect our cash flows and results of operations. We could also be adversely affected by the negative

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impact on economic growth resulting from the combination of federal income tax increases and government spending restrictions potentially occurring at the end of calendar year 2012 in the U.S. (commonly referred to as the “fiscal cliff”).

Our business may be impacted by external factors that we may not be able to control.

War, civil conflict, terrorism, natural disasters and public health issues including domestic or international pandemic have caused and could cause damage or disruption to domestic or international commerce by creating economic or political uncertainties. Additionally, the volatility in the financial markets, as we have experienced recently following the concerns about the S&P’s downgrade of the United States’ credit rating, the European debt crisis and fears of a new U.S. recession, could negatively impact our business. These events could result in a decrease in demand for our products, make it difficult or impossible to deliver orders to customers or receive materials from suppliers, affect the availability or pricing of energy sources or result in other severe consequences that may or may not be predictable. As a result, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

We may not be able to service our debt, obtain future financing or may be limited operationally.

The debt that we carry may have important consequences to us, including the following:

If we cannot service our debt, we will be forced to take actions such as reducing or delaying acquisitions and/or capital expenditures, selling assets, restructuring or refinancing our debt or seeking additional equity capital. We can give you no assurance that we can do any of these things on satisfactory terms or at all.

Subject to restrictions in our Credit Agreement and ABL Facility, we may incur substantial additional debt from time to time to finance acquisitions, capital expenditures or for other purposes.

Restrictive covenants in the Credit Agreement and the ABL Facility may adversely affect us.

We must comply with operating and financing restrictions in the Credit Agreement and the ABL Facility. We may also have similar restrictions with any future debt. These restrictions affect, and in many respects limit or prevent us from:

We are required to make mandatory payments under the Credit Agreement upon the occurrence of certain events, including the sale of assets and the issuance of debt, in each case subject to certain limitations and conditions set forth in our Credit Agreement.

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Under the ABL Facility, a “Dominion Event” occurs if either an event of default is continuing or excess availability falls below certain levels, during which period, and for certain periods thereafter, the administrative agent may apply all amounts in the Company’s concentration account to the repayment of the loans outstanding under the ABL Facility, subject to an intercreditor agreement between the lenders under the Credit Agreement and the ABL Facility. In addition, during a Dominion Event, we are required to make mandatory payments on the ABL Facility upon the occurrence of certain events, including the sale of assets and the issuance of debt, in each case subject to certain limitations and conditions set forth in the ABL Facility. If excess availability under the ABL Facility falls below certain levels, our asset-based loan facility also requires us to satisfy set financial tests relating to our fixed charge coverage ratio.

These restrictions could limit our ability to plan for or react to market conditions or meet extraordinary capital needs or otherwise could restrict our activities. In addition, under certain circumstances and subject to the limitations set forth in the Credit Agreement, the Credit Agreement requires us to pay down our term loan to the extent we generate excess positive cash flow each fiscal year. These restrictions could also adversely affect our ability to finance our future operations or capital needs or to engage in other business activities that would be in our interest.

We may recognize goodwill or other intangible asset impairment charges.

Future triggering events, such as declines in our cash flow projections, may cause impairments of our goodwill or intangible assets based on factors such as our stock price, projected cash flows, assumptions used, control premiums or other variables.

We completed our annual assessment of the recoverability of goodwill and indefinite lived intangibles in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 and determined that no impairments of our goodwill or long-lived intangibles were required.

Our businesses are seasonal, and our results of operations during our first two fiscal quarters may be adversely affected by seasonality.

The metal coil coating, metal components and engineered building systems businesses, and the construction industry in general, are seasonal in nature. Sales normally are lower in the first half of each fiscal year compared to the second half of the fiscal year because of unfavorable weather conditions for construction and typical business planning cycles affecting construction. This seasonality adversely affects our results of operations for the first two fiscal quarters. Prolonged severe weather conditions can delay construction projects and otherwise adversely affect our business.

Price volatility and supply constraints in the steel market could prevent us from meeting delivery schedules to our customers or reduce our profit margins.

Our business is heavily dependent on the price and supply of steel. The steel industry is highly cyclical in nature, and steel prices have been volatile in recent years and may remain volatile in the future. Steel prices are influenced by numerous factors beyond our control, including general economic conditions domestically and internationally, the availability of raw materials, competition, labor costs, freight and transportation costs, production costs, import duties and other trade restrictions. Given the level of steel industry consolidation, the anticipated additional domestic market capacity, generally low inventories in the industry and slow economic recovery, a sudden increase in demand could affect our ability to purchase steel and result in rapidly increasing steel prices.

We normally do not maintain an inventory of steel in excess of our current production requirements. However, from time to time, we may purchase steel in advance of announced steel price increases. In addition, it is our current practice to purchase all consignment inventory that remains in consignment after an agreed term. Therefore, our inventory may increase if demand for our products declines. We can give you no assurance that steel will remain available or that prices will not continue to be volatile. While most of our sales contracts have escalation clauses that allow us, under certain circumstances, to pass along all or a portion of increases in the price of steel after the date of the contract but prior to delivery, we may, for competitive or other reasons, not be able to pass such price increases along. If the available supply of steel declines, we could experience price increases that we are not able to pass on to our customers, a deterioration

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of service from our suppliers or interruptions or delays that may cause us not to meet delivery schedules to our customers. Any of these problems could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. For more information about steel pricing trends in recent years, see “Item 1. Business — Raw Materials” and “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk — Steel Prices.”

We rely on a few major suppliers for our supply of steel, which makes us more vulnerable to supply constraints and pricing pressure, as well as the financial condition of those suppliers.

We rely on a few major suppliers for our supply of steel and may be adversely affected by the bankruptcy, financial condition or other factors affecting those suppliers. During fiscal 2012, we purchased approximately 19% of our steel requirements from one vendor in the United States. No other vendor accounted for over 10% of our steel requirements during fiscal 2012. Due to unfavorable market conditions and our inventory supply requirements during fiscal 2012, we purchased less than 10% of our steel from foreign suppliers. Limiting purchases to domestic suppliers further reduces our available steel supply base. Therefore, production cutbacks or a prolonged labor strike against one or more of our principal domestic suppliers could have a material adverse effect on our operations. Furthermore, if one or more of our current suppliers is unable for financial or any other reason to continue in business or to produce steel sufficient to meet our requirements, essential supply of our primary raw materials could be temporarily interrupted, and our business could be adversely affected.

Failure to retain or replace key personnel could hurt our operations.

Our success depends to a significant degree upon the efforts, contributions and abilities of our senior management, plant managers and other highly skilled personnel, including our sales executives. These executives and managers have many accumulated years of experience in our industry and have developed personal relationships with our customers that are important to our business. If we do not retain the services of our key personnel or if we fail to adequately plan for the succession of such individuals, our customer relationships, results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected.

If we are unable to enforce our intellectual property rights or if our intellectual property rights become obsolete, our competitive position could be adversely affected.

We utilize a variety of intellectual property rights in our services. We have a number of United States patents, foreign patents, pending patent applications and other proprietary rights, including those relating to metal roofing systems, metal overhead doors, our pier and header system, our Long Bay® System and our building estimating and design system. We also have several registered trademarks and pending registrations in the United States. We view our portfolio of process and design technologies as one of our competitive strengths. We may not be able to successfully preserve these intellectual property rights in the future and these rights could be invalidated, circumvented, or challenged. If we are unable to protect and maintain our intellectual property rights, or if there are any successful intellectual property challenges or infringement proceedings against us, our business and revenue could be materially and adversely affected.

We incur costs to comply with environmental laws and have liabilities for environmental investigations, cleanups and claims.

Because we emit and discharge pollutants into the environment, own and operate real property that has historically been used for industrial purposes, and generate and handle hazardous substances and waste, we incur costs and liabilities to comply with environmental laws and regulations. We may incur significant additional costs as those laws and regulations or their enforcement change in the future, if there is a release of hazardous substances into the environment or if a historical release of hazardous substances or other contamination is identified. The operations of our manufacturing facilities are subject to stringent and complex federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations. These include, for example, (i) the federal Clean Air Act and comparable state laws and regulations that impose obligations related to air emissions, (ii) the federal RCRA and comparable state laws that impose requirements for the storage, treatment, handling and disposal of waste from our facilities and (iii) CERCLA and comparable state laws that impose liability for the investigation and cleanup of hazardous substances that may have been released at properties currently or previously owned or operated by us or locations to which we have sent waste for disposal. Failure to comply

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with these laws and regulations may trigger a variety of administrative, civil and criminal enforcement measures, including the assessment of monetary penalties, the imposition of investigative or remedial requirements, personal injury, property or natural resource damages claims and the issuance of orders enjoining current or future operations, or the denial or revocation of permits or other authorizations. For more information about the effect of environmental laws and regulations on our business, see “Item 1. Business —  Environmental Matters.”

The industries in which we operate are highly competitive.

We compete with all other alternative methods of building construction, which may be viewed as more traditional, more aesthetically pleasing or having other advantages over our products. In addition, competition in the metal components and metal buildings markets of the building industry and in the metal coil coating segment is intense. It is based primarily on:

We compete with a number of other manufacturers of metal components and engineered building systems and providers of coil coating services ranging from small local firms to large national firms. In addition, we and other manufacturers of metal components and engineered building systems compete with alternative methods of building construction. If these alternative building methods compete successfully against us, such competition could adversely affect us.

In addition, several of our competitors have been acquired by steel producers. Competitors owned by steel producers may have a competitive advantage on raw materials that we do not enjoy. Steel producers may prioritize deliveries of raw materials to such competitors or provide them with more favorable pricing, both of which could enable them to offer products to customers at lower prices or accelerated delivery schedules.

Our stock price has been and may continue to be volatile.

The trading price of our common stock has fluctuated in the past and is subject to significant fluctuations in response to the following factors, some of which are beyond our control:

During fiscal 2012, our stock price on the New York Stock Exchange ranged from a high of approximately $12.84 per share to a low of $7.76 per share. In recent years, the stock market in general has experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that have affected the market price for many companies in

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industries similar to ours. Some of these fluctuations have been unrelated to the operating performance of the affected companies. These market fluctuations may decrease the market price of our common stock in the future.

Acquisitions may be unsuccessful if we incorrectly predict operating results or are unable to identify and complete future acquisitions and integrate acquired assets or businesses.

We have a history of expansion through acquisitions, and we believe that if our industry continues to consolidate, our future success may depend, in part, on our ability to successfully complete acquisitions. Growing through acquisitions and managing that growth will require us to continue to invest in operational, financial and management information systems and to attract, retain, motivate and effectively manage our employees. Pursuing and integrating acquisitions involves a number of risks, including:

Although the majority of our growth strategy is organic in nature, if we do pursue opportunistic acquisitions, we can provide no assurance that we will be successful in identifying or completing any acquisitions or that any businesses or assets that we are able to acquire will be successfully integrated into our existing business. We cannot predict the effect, if any, that any announcement or consummation of an acquisition would have on the trading prices of our securities.

Acquisitions subject us to numerous risks that could adversely affect our results of operations.

If we pursue further acquisitions, depending on conditions in the acquisition market, it may be difficult or impossible for us to identify businesses or operations for acquisition, or we may not be able to make acquisitions on terms that we consider economically acceptable. Even if we are able to identify suitable acquisition opportunities, our acquisition strategy depends upon, among other things, our ability to obtain financing and, in some cases, regulatory approvals, including under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act.

Our incurrence of additional debt, contingent liabilities and expenses in connection with any future acquisitions could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Furthermore, our financial position and results of operations may fluctuate significantly from period to period based on whether significant acquisitions are completed in particular periods. Competition for acquisitions is intense and may increase the cost of, or cause us to refrain from, completing acquisitions.

Although we expect that the acquisition (“Acquisition”) of Metl-Span LLC will result in benefits to us, we may not realize those benefits because of integration difficulties.

Integrating the operations of Metl-Span successfully or otherwise realizing any of the anticipated benefits of the Acquisition, including anticipated cost savings and additional revenue opportunities, involves a number of challenges. The failure to meet these integration challenges could seriously harm our results of operations and the market price of our common stock may decline as a result.

Realizing the benefits of the Acquisition will depend in part on the integration of organizations, operations, procedures, policies and technologies, as well as the harmonization of differences in the business cultures of the two companies and retention of key personnel. These integration activities are complex and time-consuming and we may encounter unexpected difficulties or incur unexpected costs, including:

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We may not successfully integrate the operations of Metl-Span in a timely manner, and we may not realize the synergies of the Acquisition to the extent, or in the timeframe, anticipated. In addition to the integration risks discussed above, our ability to realize these synergies could be adversely impacted by practical or legal constraints on our ability to combine operations.

In connection with the Equity Investment, we entered into a stockholders agreement with the CD&R Funds pursuant to which the CD&R Funds have substantial governance and other rights and setting forth certain terms and conditions regarding the Equity Investment and the ownership of the CD&R Funds’ shares of Convertible Preferred Stock.

Pursuant to the stockholders agreement with the CD&R Funds, subject to certain ownership and other requirements and conditions, the CD&R Funds have the right to appoint a majority of directors to our board of directors, including the “Lead Director” or Chairman of the Executive Committee of our board of directors, and have consent rights over a variety of significant corporate and financing matters, including, subject to certain customary exceptions and specified baskets, sales and acquisitions of assets, issuances and redemptions of equity, incurrence of debt, the declaration or payment of extraordinary distributions or dividends and changes to the Company’s line of business. In addition, the CD&R Funds are granted subscription rights under the terms and conditions of the stockholders agreement.

Further, effective as of the closing of the Equity Investment, the Company has taken all corporate action and filed all election notices or other documentation with the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) necessary to elect to take advantage of the exemptions to the requirements of sections 303A.01, 303A.04 and 303A.05 of the NYSE Listed Company Manual and, for so long as we qualify as a “controlled company” within the meaning set forth in the NYSE Listed Company Manual or any similar provision in the rules of a stock exchange on which the securities of the Company are quoted or listed for trading, we have agreed to use our reasonable best efforts to take advantage of the exemptions therein. Such exemptions exempt us from compliance with the NYSE’s requirements for companies listed on the NYSE to have (1) a majority of independent directors, (2) a nominating/corporate governance committee and a compensation committee, in each case, composed entirely of independent directors, and (3) charters for the nominating/corporate governance committee and the compensation committee, in each case, addressing certain specified matters.

The Convertible Preferred Stock issued in connection with the Equity Investment has substantial rights and ranks senior to the common stock.

Shares of our common stock rank junior as to dividend rights, redemption payments and rights (including as to distribution of assets) in any liquidation, dissolution, or winding-up of the affairs of the Company and otherwise to the shares of Convertible Preferred Stock issued to the CD&R Funds in connection with the Equity Investment. The terms of the Convertible Preferred Stock entitle the holders thereof to vote on an as-converted basis (without taking into account any limitations on convertibility that may then be applicable) with the holders of common stock. The CD&R Funds have a majority voting position and holders of common stock are in the minority. In addition, certain actions by the Company, including, upon the occurrence of certain specified defaults, the adoption of an annual budget, the hiring and firing, or the changing of the compensation, of executive officers and the commitment, resolution or agreement to effect any business combination, among others, require the prior affirmative vote or written consent of the holders representing at least a majority of the then-outstanding shares of Convertible Preferred Stock, voting together as a separate class. This level of control, together with the CD&R Funds’ rights under the stockholders agreement, could

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discourage others from initiating any potential merger, takeover or other change of control transaction that may otherwise be beneficial to our business or our stockholders.

Furthermore, the terms of the Convertible Preferred Stock provide for anti-dilution rights, which may dilute the ownership interest of stockholders in the future, and change of control redemption rights, which may entitle the holders of Convertible Preferred Stock to receive higher value for their shares of Convertible Preferred Stock than the shares of common stock would receive in the event of a change of control. In addition, the terms of the Convertible Preferred Stock also provide that the CD&R Funds participate in common stock dividends, receive preferred dividends in certain limited circumstances and have preferential rights in liquidation, including make-whole rights.

Increases in energy prices will increase our operating costs, and we may be unable to pass all these increases on to our customers in the form of higher prices for our products.

Increases in energy prices will increase our operating costs and may reduce our profitability and cash flows if we are unable to pass all the increases on to our customers. We use energy in the manufacture and transport of our products. In particular, our manufacturing plants use considerable electricity and natural gas. Consequently, our operating costs typically increase if energy costs rise. During periods of higher energy costs, we may not be able to recover our operating cost increases through price increases without reducing demand for our products. To the extent we are not able to recover these cost increases through price increases or otherwise, our profitability and cash flow will be adversely impacted. We partially hedge our exposure to higher prices via fixed forward positions.

The adoption of climate change legislation or regulations restricting emissions of greenhouse gases could increase our operating costs or reduce demand for our products.

More stringent laws and regulations relating to climate change and GHGs may be adopted in the future and could cause us to incur additional operating costs or reduce the demand for our products. On December 15, 2009, the EPA published its findings that emissions of carbon dioxide, methane, and other GHGs present an endangerment to public health, the economy and the environment because emissions of such gases are, according to the federal Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, contributing to the warming of the earth’s atmosphere and other climate changes. These findings allowed the EPA to adopt and implement regulations that would restrict emissions of GHGs under existing provisions of the federal Clean Air Act.

The EPA adopted regulations that would require a reduction in emissions of GHGs and could trigger permit review for GHGs produced from certain stationary sources. In June 2010, EPA adopted the Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule, which phases in permitting requirements for stationary sources of GHGs, beginning January 2, 2011. This rule “tailors” these permitting programs to apply to certain significant stationary sources of GHG emissions in a multi-step process, with the largest sources first subject to permitting. In October 2009, the EPA issued its final Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule requiring the mandatory annual reporting of GHG emissions for calendar year 2010-forward from certain significant sources of GHG emission sources in the United States.

In addition, several North American multi-state climate initiatives are either actively studying, or have already implemented, measures to reduce GHG emissions, primarily through the planned development of GHG tracking systems and regional GHG emission trading programs. These programs typically require major sources of GHGs or major electricity generators to acquire and surrender emission allowances and offsets, with the number of allowances available for purchase reduced each year until an overall GHG emission reduction goal is achieved.

In October 2011, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted a cap-and-trade program that will help the state reduce GHG emissions to 1990-levels by 2020. This program, along with mandatory GHG reporting and other complementary measures, was authorized by the California Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) of 2006. Beginning in 2013, cap-and-trade regulations will apply to all major industrial sources and electricity generators, and will expand in 2015 to cover the distributors of transportation fuels, natural gas and other fuels. The amount of allowances available to these sources is set to decline by about three percent each year through 2020 as the cap is lowered and emissions are reduced.

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Although it is not possible to accurately predict how new legislation or regulations that may be adopted to regulate GHG emissions would impact our business, any new federal, regional or state restrictions on emissions of carbon dioxide or other GHGs that may be imposed in areas where we conduct business could result in increased compliance costs or additional operating restrictions on us, our raw material suppliers and our customers. Such restrictions could potentially make our products more expensive and thus reduce their demand, which could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Breaches of our information system security measures could disrupt our internal operations.

We are dependent upon information technology for the distribution of information internally and also to our customers and suppliers. This information technology is subject to theft, damage or interruption from a variety of sources, including but not limited to malicious computer viruses, security breaches and defects in design. Various measures have been implemented to manage our risks related to information system and network disruptions, but a system failure or breach of these measures could negatively impact our operations and financial results.

Our operations are subject to hazards that may cause personal injury or property damage, thereby subjecting us to liabilities and possible losses, which may not be covered by insurance.

Our workers are subject to the usual hazards associated with work in manufacturing environments. Operating hazards can cause personal injury and loss of life, as well as damage to or destruction of business personal property, and possible environmental impairment. We are subject to either deductible or self-insured retention (SIR) amounts, per claim or occurrence, under our Property/Casualty insurance programs, as well as an individual stop-loss limit per claim under our group medical insurance plan. We maintain insurance coverage to transfer risk, with aggregate and per-occurrence limits and deductible or retention levels that we believe are consistent with industry practice. The transfer of risk through insurance cannot guarantee that coverage will be available for every loss or liability that we may incur in our operations.

Exposures that could create insured (or uninsured) liabilities are difficult to assess and quantify due to unknown factors, including but not limited to injury frequency and severity, natural disasters, terrorism threats, third-party liability, and claims that are incurred but not reported (IBNR). Although we engage third-party actuarial professionals to assist us in determining our probable future loss exposure, it is possible that claims or costs could exceed our estimates or our insurance limits, or could be uninsurable. In such instances we might be required to use working capital to satisfy these losses rather than to maintain or expand our operations, which could materially and adversely affect our operating results and our financial condition.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.

There are no unresolved staff comments outstanding with the Securities and Exchange Commission at this time.

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Item 2. Properties.

As of October 28, 2012, we conduct manufacturing operations at the following facilities.

Facility		Products		Square Feet		Owned or Leased
Domestic:
Chandler, Arizona		Doors and related metal components		37,000		Leased
Tolleson, Arizona		Metal components(1)		70,551		Owned
Atwater, California		Engineered building systems(2)		219,870		Owned
Rancho Cucamonga, California		Metal coil coating		98,137		Owned
Adel, Georgia		Metal components(1)		78,809		Owned
Lithia Springs, Georgia		Metal components(3)		118,446		Owned
Douglasville, Georgia		Doors and related metal components		87,811		Owned
Marietta, Georgia		Metal coil coating		205,000		Leased
Mattoon, Illinois		Metal components(8)		124,800		Owned
Shelbyville, Indiana		Metal components(1)		70,200		Owned
Shelbyville, Indiana		Metal components(8)		108,300		Leased
Monticello, Iowa		Engineered building systems(4)		231,966		Owned
Oskaloosa, Iowa		Metal components(5)		74,561		Owned
Nicholasville, Kentucky		Metal components(5)		55,000		Owned
Jackson, Mississippi		Metal components(8)		126,340		Owned
Jackson, Mississippi		Metal coil coating		354,350		Owned
Hernando, Mississippi		Metal components(1)		129,682		Owned
Omaha, Nebraska		Metal components(5)		56,716		Owned
Las Vegas, Nevada		Metal components(8)		126,400		Leased
Rome, New York		Metal components(5)		53,700		Owned
Caryville, Tennessee		Engineered building systems(4)		211,910		Owned
Elizabethton, Tennessee		Engineered building systems(4)		228,113		Owned
Lexington, Tennessee		Engineered building systems(6)		140,504		Owned
Memphis, Tennessee		Metal coil coating		65,895		Owned
Ennis, Texas		Metal components(1)		84,736		Owned
Houston, Texas		Metal components(3)		264,641		Owned
Houston, Texas		Metal coil coating		40,000		Owned
Houston, Texas		Engineered building systems(4)(7)		615,064		Owned
Houston, Texas		Doors and related metal components		42,572		Owned
Lewisville, Texas		Metal components(8)		91,800		Owned
Lubbock, Texas		Metal components(1)		95,376		Owned
Midlothian, Texas		Metal components(9)		60,000		Owned
San Antonio, Texas		Metal components(5)		65,000		Owned
Salt Lake City, Utah		Metal components(3)		84,800		Owned
Prince George, Virginia		Metal components(8)		101,400		Owned
Spokane, Washington		Engineered building systems(4)		150,560		Owned
Foreign:
Monterrey, Mexico		Engineered building systems(6)		246,196		Owned
Ancaster, Canada		Engineered building systems(10)		25,025		Leased

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We also operate seven Metal Depots facilities in our metal components segment that sell our products directly to the public. We also maintain several drafting office facilities in various states. We have short-term leases for these additional facilities. We believe that our present facilities are adequate for our current and projected operations.

Additionally, we own approximately seven acres of land in Houston, Texas and have a 60,000 square foot facility that is used as our principal executive and administrative offices. We also own approximately five acres of land at another location in Houston adjacent to one of our manufacturing facilities. We own approximately 15 acres of undeveloped land adjacent to our Garco facility in Spokane, Washington.

As a result of the market downturn in 2008 and 2009, we implemented a three-phase process to resize and realign our manufacturing operations. The purpose of these activities was to close some of our least efficient facilities and to retool certain facilities to allow us to better utilize our assets and expand into new markets or better provide products to our customers, such as insulated panel systems. As a result of the implementation of this three-phase restructuring plan, we are realizing significant fixed cost savings compared to fiscal year 2008. We have incurred facility closure costs of $20.3 million through October 31, 2010 related to the three-phase restructuring plan and do not expect to incur additional significant costs under the plan.

In June 2010, we completed the purchase of an idle coating facility located in Middletown, Ohio. The facility includes a 170,000 square foot coil coating plant situated on approximately 21 acres of land. We plan to bring the Middletown, Ohio coating facility on-line in December 2012. Additional capital expenditures were necessary for the facility to meet our purposes and required efficiencies.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings.

As a manufacturer of products primarily for use in nonresidential building construction, we are inherently exposed to various types of contingent claims, both asserted and unasserted, in the ordinary course of business. As a result, from time to time, we and/or our subsidiaries become involved in various legal proceedings or other contingent matters arising from claims, or potential claims. We insure against these risks to the extent deemed prudent by our management and to the extent insurance is available. Many of these insurance policies contain deductibles or self-insured retentions in amounts we deem prudent and for which we are responsible for payment. In determining the amount of self-insurance, it is our policy to self-insure those losses that are predictable, measurable and recurring in nature, such as claims for automobile liability and general liability. The Company regularly reviews the status of on-going proceedings and other contingent matters along with legal counsel. Liabilities for such items are recorded when it is probable that the liability has been incurred and when the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated. Liabilities are adjusted when additional information becomes available. Management believes that the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operations or financial position taken as a whole.

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PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

PRICE RANGE OF COMMON STOCK

Our common stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol “NCS.” As of December 14, 2012, there were 56 holders of record and an estimated 8,000 beneficial owners of our common stock. The following table sets forth the quarterly high and low sale prices of our common stock, as reported by the NYSE, for the prior two fiscal years. We have never paid dividends on our common stock and the terms of our Credit Agreement and ABL Facility either limit or restrict our ability to do so. On May 8, 2012, we entered into an Amendment Agreement (the “Amendment Agreement”) with the CD&R Funds, the holders of our convertible preferred shares, to eliminate our quarterly dividend obligation on the Preferred Shares. We do not expect to pay dividends on the Preferred Shares in future periods as a result of the Amendment Agreement. We paid the first two quarters of fiscal 2011 (December 15, 2010 and March 15, 2011) dividends on the Preferred Shares totaling $11.0 million in cash. We paid the June 15, 2011, September 15, 2011, December 15, 2011 and March 15, 2012 dividend payments on the Preferred Shares in-kind. The September 15, 2011 and December 15, 2011 dividend payments were paid in-kind at a pro rata rate of 8% per annum while the remaining dividend payments that were paid-in-kind were paid at a pro rata rate of 12% per annum.

Fiscal Year 2012 Quarter Ended		High				Low
January 29		$	11.91			$	7.76
April 29		$	12.84			$	11.04
July 29		$	12.15			$	8.92
October 28		$	12.08			$	9.80

Fiscal Year 2011 Quarter Ended		High				Low
January 30		$	14.24			$	9.60
May 1		$	15.15			$	11.19
July 31		$	12.71			$	9.79
October 30		$	11.52			$	6.80

The following table shows our purchases of our common stock during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012:

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Period		(a) Total Number of Shares Purchased(1)				(b) Average Price Paid per Share (or Unit)				(c) Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs				(d) Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs(2)
July 30, 2012 to August 26, 2012			—				—				—				129,218
August 27, 2012 to September 23, 2012			—				—				—				129,218
September 24, 2012 to October 28, 2012			412			$	11.78				—				129,218
Total			412			$	11.78				—				129,218

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STOCK PERFORMANCE CHART

The following chart compares the yearly percentage change in the cumulative stockholder return on our common stock from October 28, 2007 to the end of the fiscal year ended October 28, 2012 with the cumulative total return on the (i) S&P SmallCap Index and (ii) S&P 600 Building Products peer group. The comparison assumes $100 was invested on October 28, 2007 in our common stock and in each of the foregoing indices and assumes reinvestment of dividends.

In accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, the above stock performance chart shall not be deemed to be “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the SEC or subject to Regulations 14A or 14C of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except to the extent we specifically incorporate it by reference into such filing.

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data.

The selected financial data for each of the three fiscal years ended October 28, 2012, October 30, 2011 and October 31, 2010 has been derived from the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere herein. The selected financial data for each of the two fiscal years ended November 1, 2009 and November 2, 2008 have been derived from audited Consolidated Financial Statements not included herein. The following data should be read in conjunction with “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto included under “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”

		2012				2011				2010				2009				2008(9)
		In thousands, except per share data
Sales		$	1,154,010			$	959,577			$	870,526			$	965,252			$	1,762,740
Net income (loss)			4,913(1)				(9,950	)(3)			(26,877	)(4)			(750,796	)(5)			73,278	(6)
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares			(72,120)(1)				(47,466	)(3)			(311,227	)(4)			(762,509	)(5)			73,278
Earnings (loss) per common share(8):
Basic			(3.81)				(2.58	)			(17.07	)			(171.18	)			18.58
Diluted			(3.81)(1)				(2.58	)(3)			(17.07	)(4)			(171.18	)(5)			18.49	(6)
Cash flow from operating activities			47,722				41,437				6,306				95,336				40,194
Total assets			751,484				561,154				560,524				614,168				1,379,492
Total debt			236,944(2)				130,699				136,305				150,249				465,244
Convertible Preferred Stock			619,950				273,950				256,870				222,815				—
Stockholders’ equity (deficit)		$	(370,528)			$	(35,690	)		$	(2,714	)		$	50,078			$	628,074
Diluted average common shares			18,932(7)				18,369	(7)			18,229	(7)			4,403	(7)			3,886

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

OVERVIEW

We are one of North America’s largest integrated manufacturers and marketers of metal products for the nonresidential construction industry. We provide metal coil coating services and design, engineer, manufacture and market metal components and engineered building systems primarily for nonresidential construction use. We manufacture and distribute extensive lines of metal products for the nonresidential construction market under multiple brand names through a nationwide network of plants and distribution centers. We sell our products for both new construction and repair and retrofit applications.

Metal components offer builders, designers, architects and end-users several advantages, including lower long-term costs, longer life, attractive aesthetics and design flexibility. Similarly, engineered building systems offer a number of advantages over traditional construction alternatives, including shorter construction time, more efficient use of materials, lower construction costs, greater ease of expansion and lower maintenance costs.

We use a 52/53 week year with our fiscal year end on the Sunday closest to October 31. In fiscal 2013, our year end will be November 3, 2013 which is the Sunday closest to October 31. As a result, the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 will include an additional week of operating activity.

We assess performance across our business segments by analyzing and evaluating (i) gross profit, operating income, and whether or not each segment has achieved its projected sales goals, (ii) non-financial efficiency indicators such as gross profit per employee, man hours per ton of steel produced and shipped tons per day. In assessing our overall financial performance, we regard return on adjusted operating assets, as well as growth in earnings, as key indicators of shareholder value.

Fiscal 2012 Overview

Fiscal 2012 marks the fourth consecutive year of depressed nonresidential markets, during which new construction starts measured less than 800 million square feet, more than 20% below any recession of the last four decades, and approximately 45% below the average new construction starts from 2004 through 2007.

All three of our operating segments in fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011 generated substantial improvements across key financial metrics, demonstrating the success of business development initiatives, the returns on investments to improve efficiencies and strength of our integrated business model. The engineered building systems segment progressed towards reaching its full potential by posting a 16% increase in volume, an 18% increase in revenue and a nearly three-fold increase in operating income.

In addition to benefitting from the Metl-Span acquisition, which closed in mid-June, our metal components segment experienced modest organic growth in fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011, although its core markets remain weak. For the period from June 22, 2012 to October 28, 2012, Metl-Span contributed revenue and operating income of $64.0 million and $4.7 million, respectively. The integration of Metl-Span is proceeding well. We rolled our two legacy insulated metal panel plants under the Metl-Span management team, and they have begun to introduce our full components product line to their customers.

The metal coil coating segment had a successful year both growing its third party sales, as well as refurbishing our new Middletown, Ohio light gauge paint facility, which we expect to be on line in December 2012. The timing is excellent as we are becoming an important second source supplier for larger customers due to recent industry consolidation.

Industry Conditions

Our sales and earnings are subject to both seasonal and cyclical trends and are influenced by general economic conditions, interest rates, the price of steel relative to other building materials, the level of nonresidential construction activity, roof repair and retrofit demand and the availability and cost of financing for construction projects. Our sales normally are lower in the first calendar quarter of each year compared to the other three quarters because of unfavorable weather conditions for construction and typical business planning cycles affecting construction.

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The nonresidential construction industry is highly sensitive to national and regional macroeconomic conditions. One of the primary challenges we face is that the United States economy is slowly recovering from a recession and is in a period of significant volatility which, beginning in the third quarter of 2008, has reduced demand for our products and adversely affected our business. In addition, the tightening of credit in financial markets over the same period has adversely affected the ability of our customers to obtain financing for construction projects. As a result, we have experienced decreases in orders and cancellations of orders for our products in previous fiscal quarters, and the ability of our customers to make payments has been adversely affected. Similar factors could cause our suppliers to experience financial distress or bankruptcy, resulting in temporary raw material shortages. The lack of credit also adversely affects nonresidential construction, which is the focus of our business. While economic growth has either resumed or remains flat, the nonresidential construction industry continues to face significant challenges. The graph below shows the annual nonresidential new construction starts, measured in square feet, since 1968 as compiled and reported by McGraw-Hill:

Source: McGraw-Hill

When assessing the state of the metal construction market, we review information from various industry associations, third-party research, and various government reports such as industrial production and capacity utilization. One such industry association is the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (“MBMA”), which provides summary member sales information and promotes the design and construction of metal buildings and metal roofing systems. Another is McGraw-Hill Construction Information Group, which we review for information regarding actual and forecasted growth in various construction related industries, including the overall nonresidential construction market. McGraw-Hill Construction’s nonresidential construction forecast for calendar 2012, updated in October 2012, indicates an expected increase of 1% in square footage and a decrease of 10% in dollar value as compared to the prior calendar year. In calendar 2013, activity is expected to increase compared to calendar 2012, with an expected increase of 6% in square footage and an increase of 5% in dollar value. Additionally, we review the American Institute of Architects’ (“AIA”) survey for inquiry and billing activity for the industrial, commercial and institutional sectors. AIA’s architectural billing index (“ABI”) is a closely watched metric, as billing growth for architectural services generally leads to construction spending growth 9 to 12 months forward. We have historically experienced a shorter lag period of 6 – 9 months when comparing the commercial and industrial ABI trends to our volume trends. An ABI reading above 50 indicates an increase in month-to-month seasonally adjusted billings and a reading below 50 indicates a decrease in month-to-month seasonally adjusted billings. AIA’s ABI published for October 2012 was above 50 at 52.8 and the commercial and industrial component of the index was at 50.7 for October 2012.

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Another challenge we face both short and long term is the volatility in the price of steel. Our business is heavily dependent on the supply of steel and is significantly impacted by steel prices. For the fiscal year ended October 28, 2012, steel represented approximately 72% of our costs of goods sold. The steel industry is highly cyclical in nature, and steel prices have been volatile in recent years and may remain volatile in the future. Steel prices are influenced by numerous factors beyond our control, including general economic conditions domestically and internationally, the availability of raw materials, competition, labor costs, freight and transportation costs, production costs, import duties and other trade restrictions.

The monthly CRU North American Steel Price Index, published by the CRU Group, has decreased 9.4% from October 2011 to October 2012 and was 16.8% higher in October 2011 compared to October 2010. For additional discussion of steel prices, see “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.”

We normally do not maintain an inventory of steel in excess of our current production requirements. However, from time to time, we may purchase steel in advance of announced steel price increases. We can give no assurance that steel will be readily available or that prices will not continue to be volatile. While most of our sales contracts have escalation clauses that allow us, under certain circumstances, to pass along all or a portion of increases in the price of steel after the date of the contract but prior to delivery, for competitive or other reasons we may not be able to pass such price increases along. If the available supply of steel declines, we could experience price increases that we are not able to pass on to the end users, a deterioration of service from our suppliers or interruptions or delays that may cause us not to meet delivery schedules to our customers. Any of these problems could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. For additional discussion please see “Item 1. Business — Raw Materials,” “Item 1A. Risk Factors — We rely on a few major suppliers for our supply of steel, which makes us more vulnerable to supply constraints and pricing pressure, as well as the financial condition of those suppliers,” “— Liquidity and Capital Resources — Steel Prices” and “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk —  Steel Prices.”

As a result of the market downturn in 2008 and 2009, we implemented a three-phase process to resize and realign our manufacturing operations. The purpose of these activities was to close some of our least efficient facilities and to retool certain facilities to allow us to better utilize our assets and expand into new markets or better provide products to our customers, such as insulated panel systems. As a result of the implementation of this three-phase restructuring plan, we are realizing significant fixed cost savings compared to fiscal year 2008. We have incurred facility closure costs of $20.3 million from October 29, 2007 through October 31, 2010 related to the three-phase restructuring plan and have not incurred significant additional costs beyond fiscal 2010 under the plan.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table presents, as a percentage of sales, certain selected consolidated financial data for the periods indicated:

		Fiscal year ended
		October 28, 2012				October 30, 2011				October 31, 2010
Sales			100.0 %				100.0 %				100.0 %
Cost of sales, excluding asset impairments (recoveries)			77.8				79.0				80.4
Asset impairments (recoveries)			0.0				0.1				0.1
Gross profit			22.2				20.9				19.5
Engineering, selling, general and administrative expenses			19.0				21.1				21.9
Acquisition-related costs			0.5
Restructuring charges (recovery)			—				(0.0	)			0.4
Income (loss) from operations			2.7				(0.2	)			(2.8	)
Interest income			0.0				0.0				0.0
Interest expense			(1.4)				(1.6	)			(2.0	)
Debt extinguishment costs, net			(0.5)				—				(0.0	)
Other income, net			0.0				0.1				0.2
Income (loss) before income taxes			0.8				(1.7	)			(4.6	)
Provision (benefit) from income taxes			0.4				(0.7	)			(1.5	)
Net income (loss)			0.4%				(1.0	)%			(3.1	)%

SUPPLEMENTARY BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

We have aggregated our operations into three reportable segments based upon similarities in product lines, manufacturing processes, marketing and management of our businesses: (i) metal coil coating; (ii) metal components; and (iii) engineered building systems. All business segments operate primarily in the nonresidential construction market. Sales and earnings are influenced by general economic conditions, the level of nonresidential construction activity, metal roof repair and retrofit demand and the availability and terms of financing available for construction. Products of all our business segments use similar basic raw materials. The metal coil coating segment consists of cleaning, treating, painting and slitting continuous steel coils before the steel is fabricated for use by construction and industrial users. The metal components segment products include metal roof and wall panels, doors, metal partitions, metal trim, insulated panels and other related accessories. The engineered building systems segment includes the manufacturing of main frames, Long Bay® Systems and value-added engineering and drafting, which are typically not part of metal components or metal coil coating products or services. The reporting segments follow the same accounting policies used for our Consolidated Financial Statements.

We evaluate a segment’s performance based primarily upon operating income before corporate expenses. Intersegment sales are recorded based on standard material costs plus a standard markup to cover labor and overhead and consist of: (i) hot-rolled, light gauge painted, and slit material and other services provided by the metal coil coating segment to both the metal components and engineered building systems segments; (ii) building components provided by the metal components segment to the engineered building systems segment; and (iii) structural framing provided by the engineered building systems segment to the metal components segment.

Corporate assets consist primarily of cash but also include deferred financing costs, deferred taxes and property, plant and equipment associated with our headquarters in Houston, Texas. These items (and income and expenses related to these items) are not allocated to the business segments. Corporate unallocated expenses include share-based compensation expenses, and executive, legal, finance, tax, treasury, human resources, information technology, purchasing, marketing and corporate travel expenses. Additional unallocated expenses include interest income, interest expense, debt extinguishment costs and other income (expense). Segment information is included in Note 22 of our Consolidated Financial Statements.

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The following table represents total sales, external sales and operating income attributable to these business segments for the periods indicated (in thousands, except percentages):

		2012				%				2011				%				2010				%
Total sales:
Metal coil coating		$	210,227				18			$	201,098				21			$	181,874				21
Metal components			534,853				46				437,655				46				415,857				48
Engineered building systems			643,473				56				548,594				57				490,746				56
Intersegment sales			(234,543)				(20)				(227,770	)			(24	)			(217,951	)			(25	)
Total net sales		$	1,154,010				100			$	959,577				100			$	870,526				100
External sales:
Metal coil coating		$	81,106				7			$	75,394				8			$	65,240				7
Metal components			446,720				39				353,797				37				328,077				38
Engineered building systems			626,184				54				530,386				55				477,209				55
Total net sales		$	1,154,010				100			$	959,577				100			$	870,526				100
Operating income (loss):
Metal coil coating		$	22,322							$	17,944							$	16,166
Metal components			34,147								20,643								26,791
Engineered building systems			37,596								13,011								(18,438	)
Corporate			(62,376)								(53,225	)							(49,106	)
Total operating income (loss)		$	31,689							$	(1,627	)						$	(24,587	)
Unallocated other expense			(22,692)								(14,720	)							(15,620	)
Income (loss) before income taxes		$	8,997							$	(16,347	)						$	(40,207	)

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR FISCAL 2012 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2011

Consolidated sales increased by 20.3%, or $194.4 million for fiscal 2012, compared to fiscal 2011. The increase resulted from higher tonnage volumes in each of our segments for fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011 which was driven by improved demand in the end use sectors we serve compared to the prior year. In addition, this increase resulted from higher relative sales prices in each of our segments, which mainly increased as a result of the pass-through of higher underlying steel costs.

Consolidated cost of sales increased by 18.5%, or $140.0 million for fiscal 2012, compared to fiscal 2011. Gross margins were 22.2% for fiscal 2012 compared to 20.9% for fiscal 2011. The increase in gross margins was the result of higher relative sales prices and increased volumes in each of our segments as noted above.

Consolidated asset impairments (recoveries) improved by 100.8%, or $1.1 million for fiscal 2012, compared to fiscal 2011. We recorded asset impairments of $1.1 million in fiscal 2011, which included $1.0 million related to assets held for sale. We did not experience similar impairments in fiscal 2012.

Metal coil coating sales increased by 4.5%, or $9.1 million to $210.2 million in fiscal 2012, compared to $201.1 million in the same period in the prior year. Sales to third parties for fiscal 2012 increased by 7.6% to $81.1 million from $75.4 million in the same period in the prior year, primarily as a result of an 11.6% increase in tons shipped due to the acquisition of new customers and end users. This increase was partially offset by a shift in product mix from package sales of coated steel products to tolling revenue for coating services. Package sales include both the toll processing services and the sale of the steel coil while toll processing services include only the toll processing service performed on the steel coil already in the customer’s ownership. The remaining $3.4 million represents an increase in intersegment sales for fiscal 2012 compared to the same period in the prior year. Metal coil coating third-party sales accounted for 7.0% of total consolidated third-party sales in fiscal 2012 compared to 7.9% in fiscal 2011.

Operating income of the metal coil coating segment increased to $22.3 million in fiscal 2012, compared to $17.9 million in the same period in the prior year. The $4.4 million increase resulted from a $3.3 million increase in gross profit due to external volume as noted above, the improvements in our manufacturing

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efficiencies, pass-through of higher underlying steel costs and a $1.1 million decrease in selling and administrative expenses related to lower legal expenses.

Metal components sales increased 22.2%, or $97.2 million to $534.9 million in fiscal 2012, compared to $437.7 million in the same period in the prior year. This increase was primarily due to an 18.8% increase in external tons shipped and higher sales prices, which mainly increased as a result of the pass-through of higher underlying steel costs, partially offset by a 7.3% reduction in internal volume. These results were driven by the inclusion of Metl-Span which contributed $64.0 million of external sales since June 22, 2012 when Metl-Span was acquired, and improved demand in the end use sectors we serve in fiscal 2012. Sales to third parties for fiscal 2012 increased $92.9 million to $446.7 million from $353.8 million in the same period in the prior year. The remaining $4.3 million represents an increase in intersegment sales. Metal components third-party sales accounted for 38.7% of total consolidated third-party sales in fiscal 2012 compared to 36.9% in fiscal 2011.

Operating income of the metal components segment increased to $34.1 million in fiscal 2012, compared to $20.6 million in the same period in the prior year. The $13.5 million increase resulted from a $25.2 million increase in gross profit due to a $1.9 million recovery in the current period compared to a $2.4 million charge in the same period of the prior year related to an actuarial determined general liability accrual, an increase in sales prices and external tons shipped as noted above and the inclusion of Metl-Span which contributed $4.7 million of operating income since June 22, 2012 when Metl-Span was acquired. This increase was partially offset by an $11.8 million increase in selling and administrative expenses related to a $6.2 million increase in wages and commissions, a $2.8 million increase in depreciation and amortization primarily as a result of Metl-Span and $1.6 million of Metl-Span intangibles amortized during the period and a $0.9 million increase in healthcare costs as a result of higher claims, partially offset by a $0.9 million decrease in bad debt expense.

Engineered building systems sales increased 17.3%, or $94.9 million to $643.5 million in fiscal 2012, compared to $548.6 million in the same period in prior year. This increase resulted from a 16.1% increase in external tons shipped and higher sales prices which mainly increased as a result of the pass-through of higher underlying steel costs. These results were driven by improved demand in the end use sectors we serve in fiscal 2012. Sales to third parties for fiscal 2012 increased $95.8 million to $626.2 million from $530.4 million in the same period in the prior year. The remaining $0.9 million represents a decrease in intersegment sales. Engineered building systems third-party sales accounted for 54.3% of total consolidated third-party sales in fiscal 2012 compared to 55.3% in fiscal 2011.

Operating income of the engineered building systems segment improved to $37.6 million in fiscal 2012 compared to $13.0 million in the same period in the prior year. This $24.6 million improvement resulted from a $31.2 million increase in gross profit. The increase in gross profit was due to increases in external tons shipped and relative sales prices as noted above and $1.0 million of impairment charges in the same period in the prior year. These improvements were partially offset by a $6.5 million increase in engineering, selling and administrative expenses. The increase in engineering, selling and administrative expenses was due to a $5.8 million increase in wages, commissions and benefit costs which was mainly the result of higher volume and a $0.8 million increase in legal contingencies and costs.

Consolidated engineering, selling, general and administrative expenses, consisting of engineering, drafting, selling and administrative costs, increased to $219.3 million in fiscal 2012, compared to $202.4 million in the same period in the prior year. The $17.0 million increase in engineering, selling and administrative expenses was primarily due to a $17.0 million increase in wages, commissions and benefit costs which was mainly the result of higher volume, a $2.3 million increase in depreciation and amortization primarily as a result of Metl-Span and $1.6 million of Metl-Span intangibles amortized during the period and $0.5 million in one-time executive retirement costs. These increases were partially offset by a $1.9 million recovery in the current period compared to a $2.4 million charge in the same period of the prior year related to an actuarial determined general liability accrual and a $1.6 million decrease in bad debt expense. As a percentage of sales, engineering, selling, general and administrative expenses were 19.0% for fiscal 2012 as compared to 21.1% for fiscal 2011.

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Acquisition-related costs for fiscal 2012 were $5.0 million. There was no amount recorded in the same period of the prior year. These costs represent various services to enter into a definitive agreement to purchase Metl-Span LLC for $145.7 million in cash. See “— Liquidity and Capital Resources — Acquisition of Metl-Span LLC.”

Consolidated interest expense increased by 7.0% to $16.8 million for fiscal 2012, compared to $15.7 million for the same period of the prior year. Interest expense increased primarily due to an increase in the term loan balance which increased from $128.5 million to $250.0 million on June 22, 2012 as a result of and in connection with the Metl-Span acquisition and the Company entering into a Credit Agreement which provided for a term loan credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $250.0 million. Additionally, interest rates on the Credit Agreement increased from 6.5% to 8% on June 22, 2012. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in the interest rate on the term loan on October 31, 2011 from 8% to 6.5% and decreases in the underlying debt balances prior to June 22, 2012.

Debt extinguishment costs for fiscal 2012 was $6.4 million. There was no amount recorded in the same period of the prior year. During fiscal 2012, we recognized a non-cash debt extinguishment charge related to the deferred financing costs of the amended and restated credit agreement, due April 2014, of $5.1 million. In addition, as a result of the ABL Facility Amendment, in fiscal 2012, we recognized a non-cash charge of $1.3 million, related to the deferred financing costs.

Other income (expense), net decreased to $0.5 million for fiscal 2012, compared to $0.9 million for the same period in the prior year. This decrease was primarily the result of various immaterial income items in the same period in the prior year which did not recur in fiscal 2012.

Consolidated provision (benefit) for income taxes was a provision of $4.1 million for fiscal 2012, compared to a benefit of $6.4 million for the same period in the prior year. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2012 was 45.4% compared to 39.1% for the same period in the prior year. The increase in the effective tax rate for fiscal 2012 compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to non-deductible acquisition costs associated with the acquisition of Metl-Span.

Consolidated Convertible Preferred Stock dividends and accretion for fiscal 2012 was $16.4 million compared to $28.1 million in the same period in the prior year and related primarily to our paying accrued dividends on the Preferred Shares which previously accrued and accumulated on a daily basis at 12% per annum. We paid dividends in-kind at the rate of 8% per annum on the Preferred Shares in December 2011 as a result of the December 9, 2011 Mutual Waiver and Consent and paid dividends in-kind at the rate of 12% per annum in March 2012. We paid $11.0 million of dividends at the rate of 8% per annum on the Preferred Shares in cash which were related to the December 15, 2010 and March 15, 2011 dividend payments. We paid dividends in-kind at the rate of 12% per annum on the Preferred Shares in June 2011. We do not expect to pay dividends on the Preferred Shares in future periods as a result of amending the terms of our Convertible Preferred Stock. See “— Liquidity and Capital Resources — Convertible Preferred Stock.”

Consolidated Convertible Preferred Stock beneficial conversion feature charge was $11.9 million in fiscal 2012 compared to a $9.4 million in the same period in the prior year and related to dividends that have accrued on our Convertible Preferred Stock and are convertible into shares of Common Stock at a conversion price below the prevailing market price of Common Stock during the accrual period. The increase was the result of (1) our paying the December 2010 and March 2011 dividends in cash (at the rate of 8% per annum), rather than in-kind (at the rate of 12% per annum), (2) our paying the June 2011 dividends in-kind at the rate of 12% per annum, (3) our paying the September 2011 and December 2011 dividend in-kind at the rate of 8% per annum (rather than the stated 12%) as a result of the September 6, 2011 Mutual Waiver and Consent and December 9, 2011 Mutual Waiver and Consent, and (4) our paying the March 2012 dividend in-kind at the rate of 12% per annum.

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Consolidated Convertible Preferred Stock amendment for fiscal 2012 was $48.8 million compared to no amount in the same period in the prior year and related to the amendment of our Convertible Preferred Stock. As a result of the transactions in the related Amendment Agreement, we have determined the Convertible Preferred Stock should be treated as an extinguishment and reissuance and, therefore, as of May 8, 2012, was recorded at fair value in the amount of $620.0 million. As consideration for the Dividend Knock-out, the CD&R Funds received a total of 37,834 additional shares of Convertible Preferred Stock, representing (i) approximately $6.5 million of dividends accrued from March 15, 2012 through May 18, 2012 (20 trading days after April 20, 2012, on which date the dividend “knock-out” measurement period commenced) and (ii) approximately $31.4 million in additional liquidation preference of Convertible Preferred Stock, or 10% of the approximate total $313.7 million of accreted value as of May 18, 2012. Upon the closing of the transactions in the Amendment Agreement, funds managed by CD&R held Convertible Preferred Stock with an aggregate liquidation preference and accrued dividends of $345.1 million. At October 28, 2012, the Convertible Preferred Stock and accrued dividends entitle the funds managed by CD&R to receive approximately 54.1 million shares of Common Stock, representing 72.7% of the voting power and common stock of the Company on an as-converted basis. We do not expect to pay dividends on the Preferred Shares in future periods as a result of the Amendment Agreement. See “— Convertible Preferred Stock.”

Diluted loss per common share was $(3.81) per diluted common share for fiscal 2012, compared to $(2.58) per diluted common share for the same period in the prior year. The change in the diluted loss per common share was primarily due to the $48.8 million Convertible Preferred Stock amendment charge noted above, partially offset by a $14.9 million improvement in net income (loss) applicable to shares of our Common Stock resulting from the factors described above in this section. At October 28, 2012, the Preferred Shares were convertible into 54.1 million shares of Common Stock. The Convertible Preferred Stock and the unvested restricted Common Stock related to our Incentive Plan do not have a contractual obligation to share in losses; therefore, no losses were allocated to these shares in both periods presented. These participating securities will be allocated earnings when applicable.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR FISCAL 2011 COMPARED TO FISCAL 2010

Consolidated sales increased by 10.2%, or $89.1 million for fiscal 2011, compared to fiscal 2010. This increase resulted from higher relative sales prices in each of our segments, which mainly increased as a result of the pass-through of higher underlying steel costs. This increase was partially offset by lower tonnage volumes in our metal components and engineered building systems segments in fiscal 2011 compared to fiscal 2010 which was the result of softer overall market demand, reflecting the decline in nonresidential construction activity compared to the prior year’s period. This continued general weakness of nonresidential construction activity is affirmed by the 5.9% decrease in low-rise nonresidential (up to 5 stories) square- footage starts, as reported by McGraw-Hill, for fiscal 2011 compared to the same period in the prior year.

Consolidated cost of sales increased by 8.3%, or $58.4 million for fiscal 2011, compared to fiscal 2010. Gross margins were 20.9% for fiscal 2011 compared to 19.5% for the same period in the prior year. The increase in gross margins was the result of higher relative sales prices in each of our segments, partially offset by decreased volumes in our metal components and engineered building systems segments.

Metal coil coating sales increased by 10.6%, or $19.2 million to $201.1 million in fiscal 2011, compared to $181.9 million in the same period in the prior year. Sales to third parties for fiscal 2011 increased by 15.6% to $75.4 million from $65.2 million in the same period in the prior year, primarily as a result of a 19.1% increase in sales prices, which mainly increased as a result of the pass-through of higher underlying steel costs and a 6.0% increase in external volume. This increase was partially offset by a shift in product mix from package sales of coated steel products to tolling revenue for coating services. Package sales include both the toll processing services and the sale of the steel coil while toll processing services include only the toll processing service performed on the steel coil already in the customer’s ownership. The remaining $9.1 million represents an increase in intersegment sales for fiscal 2011 compared to the same period in the prior year. Metal coil coating third-party sales accounted for 7.9% of total consolidated third-party sales in fiscal 2011 compared to 7.5% in fiscal 2010.

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Operating income of the metal coil coating segment increased to $17.9 million in fiscal 2011 compared to $16.2 million in the same period in the prior year, primarily due to a $2.1 million increase in gross profit resulting mainly from higher relative sales prices.

Metal components sales increased 5.2%, or $21.8 million to $437.7 million in fiscal 2011, compared to $415.9 million in the same period in the prior year. This increase compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to higher sales prices, which mainly increased as a result of the pass-through of higher underlying steel costs, partially offset by a 1.1% decrease in external tons shipped. Sales to third parties for fiscal 2011 increased $25.7 million to $353.8 million from $328.1 million in the same period in the prior year. The remaining $3.9 million represents a decrease in intersegment sales. These results were primarily driven by softer overall market demand resulting from the general weakness of nonresidential construction activity in fiscal 2011. Metal components third-party sales accounted for 36.9% of total consolidated third-party sales in fiscal 2011 compared to 37.7% in fiscal 2010.

Operating income of the metal components segment decreased to $20.6 million in fiscal 2011, compared to $26.8 million in the same period in the prior year. The $6.1 million decrease resulted from a $2.5 million decrease in gross profit due to a decrease in external tons shipped noted above and a $1.9 million increase in selling and administrative expenses related to a $2.4 million increase in an actuarial determined general liability self-insurance reserve and a $1.1 million increase in bad debt expense, partially offset by a $0.5 million in restructuring charges in the same period in the prior year.

Engineered building systems sales increased 11.8%, or $57.8 million to $548.6 million in fiscal 2011, compared to $490.7 million in the same period in prior year. This increase resulted from higher sales prices which mainly increased as a result of the pass-through of higher underlying steel costs, partially offset by a 4.4% decrease in external tons shipped. Sales to third parties for fiscal 2011 increased $53.2 million to $530.4 million from $477.2 million in the same period in the prior year. The remaining $4.7 million represents an increase in intersegment sales. These results were primarily driven by softer overall market demand, which resulted from the general weakness of nonresidential construction activity in fiscal 2011. Engineered building systems third-party sales accounted for 55.3% of total consolidated third-party sales in fiscal 2011 compared to 54.8% in fiscal 2010.

Operating income (loss) of the engineered building systems segment improved to income of $13.0 million in fiscal 2011 compared to a loss of $18.4 million in the same period in the prior year. This $31.4 million improvement resulted from a $31.6 million increase in gross profit, $3.3 million of restructuring charges (recovery) primarily related to $3.0 million of restructuring charges in the same period in the prior year. The increase in gross profit was due to increases in relative sales prices noted above. These improvements were partially offset by a $3.2 million increase in engineering, selling and administrative expenses primarily due to a $4.6 million increase in wages, commissions and benefit costs, a $0.9 million increase in marketing costs and a $0.6 million increase in travel and entertainment costs, partially offset by a $3.3 million decrease in legal contingencies and costs and a $0.6 million decrease in general liability costs.

Consolidated engineering, selling, general and administrative expenses, consisting of engineering, drafting, selling and administrative costs, increased to $202.4 million in fiscal 2011, compared to $190.9 million in the same period in the prior year. The increase of $11.5 million in engineering, selling and administrative expenses was primarily due to a $5.7 million increase in wages, commissions and benefit costs, a $2.4 million increase in an actuarial determined general liability self-insurance reserve, a $2.0 million increase in stock based compensation expense, a $1.7 million increase in bad debt expense and a $0.9 million increase in marketing costs, partially offset by a $2.2 million decrease in legal contingencies and costs and a $1.3 million decrease in other general liability costs. As a percentage of sales, engineering, selling, general and administrative expenses were 21.1% for fiscal 2011 as compared to 21.9% for fiscal 2010.

Consolidated restructuring charges (recovery) improved to a benefit of $0.3 million for fiscal 2011, compared to an expense of $3.5 million for the same period of the prior year. This decrease of $3.8 million was primarily related to $3.5 million of idle facility costs in connection with the closing of certain facilities in the engineered building systems and metal components segments in the same period in the prior year and a $0.6 million recovery in the current period as a result of a legal settlement for a closed facility. The purpose

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of these activities was to close some of our least efficient facilities and to retool certain of these facilities to allow us to better utilize our assets and expand into new markets or better provide products to our customers.

Consolidated interest expense decreased by 12.3% to $15.7 million for fiscal 2011, compared to $17.9 million for the same period of the prior year. Interest expense decreased due to decreases in the underlying debt balances, a reduction in the unused commitment fee and letter of credit fees which were finalized in an amendment to our ABL Facility in December 2010 and amortization of capitalized interest on projects.

Other income (expense), net decreased by 58.9% to $0.9 million for fiscal 2011, compared to $2.1 million for the same period in the prior year. This decrease was primarily the result of a $1.0 million decrease in foreign currency losses, a $0.9 million decrease in the fair value of the embedded derivative from the same period in the prior year, partially offset by $0.8 million of various other gains.

Consolidated provision (benefit) from income taxes decreased to $(6.4) million for fiscal 2011, compared to $(13.3) million for the same period in the prior year. The effective tax rate benefit for fiscal 2011 was 39.1% compared to 33.2% for the same period in the prior year.

Consolidated Convertible Preferred Stock dividends and accretion for fiscal 2011 was $28.1 million compared to $34.1 million in the same period in the prior year and related primarily to our paying accrued dividends on Convertible Preferred Stock. We paid $11.0 million of dividends at the rate of 8% per annum on the Preferred Shares in cash which were related to the December 15, 2010 and March 15, 2011 dividend payments. We paid the June 15, 2011 and September 15, 2011 dividend payments on the Preferred Shares in-kind which were related to the period from March 16, 2011 to September 15, 2011. We issued paid-in-kind dividends at the rate of 8% per annum in September 2011 as a result of the September 6, 2011 Mutual Waiver and Consent.

Consolidated Convertible Preferred Stock beneficial conversion feature charge for fiscal 2011 was $9.4 million compared to $250.3 million in the same period in the prior year. The fiscal 2010 charge related to the beneficial conversion feature on the Convertible Preferred Stock because it was issued on October 20, 2009 with an initial conversion price of $6.3740 per Common Share equivalent (as adjusted for the Reverse Stock Split) and the closing stock price per Common Share just prior to the closing of the equity investment by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Fund VIII, L.P. and CD&R Friends and Family Fund VIII, L.P. (the “CD&R Funds”) (further described in “— Liquidity and Capital Resources — Convertible Preferred Stock”) was $12.55 (as adjusted for the Reverse Stock Split). As a result of the Reverse Stock Split on March 5, 2010, the contingencies related to the 41.0 million shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Shares were resolved. We recorded an additional beneficial conversion feature charge in the amount of $230.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2010 related to the availability of shares of Common Stock into which the CD&R Funds may convert their Preferred Shares.

We recorded beneficial conversion feature charges of $9.4 million in fiscal 2011 compared to $19.4 million in fiscal 2010, related to dividends that have accrued on the Convertible Preferred Stock and are convertible into shares of Common Stock. The decrease was the result of (1) our paying the December 2010 and March 2011 dividends in cash (at the rate of 8% per annum), rather than in-kind (at the rate of 12% per annum) and (2) our paying the September 2011 dividend in-kind at the rate of 8% per annum (rather than the stated 12%) as a result of the September 6, 2011 Mutual Waiver and Consent.

Diluted loss per common share was $(2.58) per diluted common share for fiscal 2011, compared to $(17.07) per diluted common share for the same period in the prior year. The change in the diluted loss per common share was primarily due to a $263.8 million decrease in net loss applicable to shares of our Common Stock resulting from the factors described above in this section. At October 30, 2011, the Preferred Shares were convertible into 46.6 million shares of Common Stock. The Convertible Preferred Stock and the unvested restricted Common Stock related to our Incentive Plan do not have a contractual obligation to share in losses; therefore, no losses were allocated to these shares in both periods presented. These participating securities will be allocated earnings when applicable.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

General

Working capital was $121.8 million and $137.6 million at October 28, 2012 and October 30, 2011, respectively. The $15.8 million decrease in working capital during fiscal 2012 was primarily due to the acquisition of Metl-Span and related financing, partially offset by normal seasonal changes in accounts receivable, inventory, accounts payable and accrued expenses.

Cash provided by operating activities was $47.7 million and $41.4 million for fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011, respectively. The $47.7 million in cash provided by operating activities during fiscal 2012 was attributed to the increase in earnings, partially offset by the $8.2 million decrease in working capital, excluding cash. During fiscal 2011, we had a $14.4 million decrease in income taxes receivable due to a federal income tax refund received in April 2011.

Cash used in investing activities was $166.2 million and $20.5 million for fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011, respectively. The $166.2 million used in investing activities during fiscal 2012 was primarily attributable to $141.0 million for the acquisition of Metl-Span, net of cash acquired, and $28.2 million used for capital expenditures predominantly related to two new insulated panel system facilities, machinery and equipment, one new coating facility and computer software, partially offset by $3.0 million of proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment, primarily assets held for sale.

Cash provided by (used in) financing activities was $94.6 million and $(19.4) million for fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011, respectively. The $94.6 million provided by financing activities during fiscal 2012 was primarily attributable to the proceeds from borrowings under the Credit Agreement in the amount of $237.5 million and $1.5 million decrease in restricted cash as a result of the release of the restricted cash held as collateral on our letters of credit, partially offset by the extinguishment and payments of the amended and restated credit agreement, due April 2014 in the amount of $131.3 million, $9.4 million of financing costs, $1.5 million of restricted stock that was repurchased as treasury shares to satisfy minimum tax-withholding obligations arising in connection with the vesting of awards of restricted stock and a payment of a portion of the Credit Agreement in the amount of $0.6 million. During fiscal 2011, we paid $11.0 million of dividends in cash on the Convertible Preferred Stock and made $7.1 million of note payable and term loan payments.

We invest our excess cash in various overnight investments which are issued or guaranteed by the federal government.

Convertible Preferred Stock

On October 20, 2009, we closed the $250.0 million equity investment by the CD&R Funds in the Company. As a result of that equity investment, the CD&R Funds acquired 250,000 shares of Convertible Preferred Stock (such purchase and sale, the “CD&R Equity Investment”), which represented 68.4% of the then voting power and Common Stock of the Company on an as-converted basis. As of October 28, 2012 and October 30, 2011, the Preferred Shares, including shares issued as in-kind dividends on the CD&R Equity Investment, were convertible into approximately 54.1 million and 46.6 million shares of Common Stock, respectively, at an initial conversion price of $6.3740 (as adjusted for the Reverse Stock Split).

Following shareholder approval and by action of the independent, non-CD&R board members, on March 5, 2010, we effected the Reverse Stock Split at an exchange ratio of 1-for-5. As of that date, the Preferred Shares accrued for and held by the CD&R Funds were fully convertible into 41.0 million Common Shares. As a result, we recorded an additional beneficial conversion feature charge in the amount of $230.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2010 related to the availability of shares of Common Stock into which the CD&R Funds may convert their Preferred Shares. In addition, we recorded an additional $19.4 million beneficial conversion feature charge in fiscal 2010 related to dividends that have accrued and are convertible into shares of Common Stock. In fiscal 2011, we recorded a net $9.4 million beneficial conversion feature charge related to dividends that have accrued and are convertible into shares of Common Stock. Prior to the Amendment Agreement (discussed below), our policy was to recognize beneficial conversion feature charges on paid-in-kind dividends based on a daily dividend recognition and the daily closing stock price of our Common Stock.

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At October 28, 2012 and October 30, 2011, we had 339,293 and 286,701 Preferred Shares outstanding, respectively. In addition, at October 28, 2012 and October 30, 2011, we had accrued but unpaid cash and in-kind dividends on the Preferred Shares with a value of $5.8 million and $10.1 million, respectively. As of October 28, 2012 and October 30, 2011, the aggregate liquidation preference plus aggregate accrued dividends of the Convertible Preferred Stock was $345.1 million and $296.8 million, respectively.

We paid the first two quarters of fiscal 2011 dividends on the Preferred Shares totaling $11.0 million in cash. We paid the June 15, 2011, September 15, 2011, December 15, 2011 and March 15, 2012 dividend payments on the Preferred Shares in-kind.

On May 8, 2012, we entered into an Amendment Agreement (the “Amendment Agreement”) with the CD&R Funds, the holders of our convertible preferred shares, to eliminate our quarterly dividend obligation on the Preferred Shares. However, this does not preclude the payment of contingent default dividends, if applicable.

Under the terms of the Certificate of Designations, we were contractually obligated to pay quarterly dividends to the holders of the Preferred Shares from October 20, 2009, through October 20, 2019, subject to certain dividend “knock-out” provisions. The Amendment Agreement provides for the Certificate of Designations to be amended to terminate the dividend obligation from and after March 15, 2012 (the “Dividend Knock-out”). On July 5, 2012, the Company filed an Amended and Restated Certificate of Designations with the Secretary of State for the state of Delaware effecting the elimination of the quarterly dividend obligation on the Preferred Shares.

As consideration for the Dividend Knock-out, the CD&R Funds received a total of 37,834 additional shares of Convertible Preferred Stock, representing (i) approximately $6.5 million of dividends accrued from March 15, 2012 through May 18, 2012 (20 trading days after April 20, 2012, on which date the dividend “knock-out” measurement period commenced) and (ii) approximately $31.4 million in additional liquidation preference of Convertible Preferred Stock, or 10% of the approximate total $313.7 million of accreted value as of May 18, 2012. Upon the closing of the transactions in the Amendment Agreement, funds managed by CD&R held Convertible Preferred Stock with an aggregate liquidation preference and accrued dividends of approximately $345 million. The Convertible Preferred Stock and accrued dividends entitle the funds managed by CD&R to receive approximately 54.1 million shares of common stock, representing 72.7% of the voting power and common stock of the Company on an as-converted basis.

The Amendment Agreement with the CD&R Funds has been approved by the Company’s independent directors, as “independence” is defined by the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange, as well as by all of the Company’s directors who are independent of and not affiliated with the CD&R Funds.

We paid the September 15, 2011 dividend payment on the Preferred Shares in-kind. On September 6, 2011, we entered into a Mutual Waiver and Consent with the CD&R Funds, under which (1) the CD&R Funds, as the holders of all of our issued and outstanding Convertible Preferred Stock, agreed to accept a paid-in-kind dividend on their Preferred Shares for the quarterly dividend payment period ended September 15, 2011 computed at the dividend rate of 8% per annum, rather than the dividend rate of 12% per annum provided for in the Certificate of Designations applicable to the Preferred Shares, and (2) the Company waived its right under the Stockholders Agreement with the CD&R Funds to issue up to $5 million of its capital stock without the consent of the CD&R Funds during the remainder of its fiscal year ending October 30, 2011, subject to certain exceptions.

On December 9, 2011, we entered into the Second Mutual Waiver and Consent with the CD&R Funds, under which (1) the CD&R Funds, as the holders of all of our issued and outstanding Convertible Preferred Stock, agreed to accept a paid-in-kind dividend on their Preferred Shares for the quarterly dividend payment period ended December 15, 2011 computed at the dividend rate of 8% per annum, rather than the dividend rate of 12% per annum provided for in the Certificate of Designations applicable to the Preferred Shares, and (2) the Company waived its right under the Stockholders Agreement with the CD&R Funds to issue up to $5 million of its capital stock without the consent of the CD&R Funds during the fiscal year ending October 28, 2012, subject to certain exceptions.

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The December 9, 2011 Mutual Waiver and Consent did not extend to dividends on the Convertible Preferred Stock accruing after December 15, 2011 or restrict our issuance of capital stock after October 28, 2012.

Debt

We have a Credit Agreement, (the “Credit Agreement”) which includes an initial $250 million in term loans. The term loans under the Credit Agreement will mature on May 2, 2018 and, prior to that date, will amortize in nominal quarterly installments equal to one percent of the aggregate initial principal amount thereof per annum. At October 28, 2012, amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement were $248.8 million and at October 30, 2011, amounts outstanding under the amended and restated credit agreement, due April 2014, were $130.7 million.

In addition to our Credit Agreement we have an Asset-Based Lending Facility (the “ABL Facility”) which allows aggregate maximum borrowings of up to $150.0 million. Borrowing availability on the ABL Facility is determined by a monthly borrowing base collateral calculation that is based on specified percentages of the value of qualified cash, eligible inventory and eligible accounts receivable, less certain reserves and subject to certain other adjustments. The ABL Facility has a maturity of May 2, 2017 and includes borrowing capacity of up to $30 million for letters of credit and up to $10 million for swingline borrowings. At October 28, 2012 and October 30, 2011, our excess availability under the ABL Facility was $111.1 million and $87.8 million, respectively. There were no amounts outstanding under the ABL Facility at both October 28, 2012 and October 30, 2011. In addition, at October 28, 2012 and October 30, 2011, letters of credit totaling approximately $8.5 million and $6.4 million, respectively, were outstanding but undrawn under the ABL Facility.

Credit Agreement.  On June 22, 2012, in connection with the Acquisition, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) among the Company, as Borrower, Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch, as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent (the “Term Agent”), and the lenders party thereto. The Credit Agreement provides for a term loan credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $250.0 million. Proceeds from borrowings under the Credit Agreement were used, together with cash on hand, (i) to finance the Acquisition, (ii) to extinguish the existing amended and restated credit agreement, due April 2014 (the “Refinancing”), and (iii) to pay fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Acquisition and the Refinancing.

The term loans under the Credit Agreement will mature on May 2, 2018 and, prior to such date, will amortize in nominal quarterly installments equal to one percent of the aggregate initial principal amount thereof per annum. The Credit Agreement was issued at 95% of face value, which resulted in a note discount of $12.5 million. The note discount will be amortized over the life of the loan through May 2, 2018 using the effective interest method.

The term loans under the Credit Agreement will be prepayable at the Company’s option at any time. Prepayments in connection with a repricing transaction (as defined in the Credit Agreement) during the first two years after the closing of the Credit Agreement will be subject to a prepayment premium equal to 2% of the principal amount of the term loans so prepaid during the first year after the closing of the Credit Agreement and 1% of the principal amount of the term loans so prepaid during the second year after the closing of the Credit Agreement. Prepayments may otherwise be made without premium or penalty (other than customary breakage costs).

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Subject to certain exceptions, the term loans under the Credit Agreement will be subject to mandatory prepayment in an amount equal to:

The Company’s obligations under the Credit Agreement and designated cash management arrangements and hedging agreements, if any, will be irrevocably and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by each direct and indirect wholly owned domestic subsidiary of the Company (other than any domestic subsidiary that is a foreign subsidiary holding company or a subsidiary of a foreign subsidiary and certain other excluded subsidiaries).

The obligations under the Credit Agreement and the designated cash management arrangements and hedging agreements, if any, and the guarantees thereof are secured pursuant to a guarantee and collateral agreement, dated as of June 22, 2012 (the “Guarantee and Collateral Agreement”), made by the Company and other Grantors (as defined therein), in favor of the Term Agent, by (i) all of the capital stock of all direct domestic subsidiaries owned by the Company and the guarantors, (ii) up to 65% of the capital stock of certain direct foreign subsidiaries owned by the Company or any guarantor (it being understood that a foreign subsidiary holding company or a domestic subsidiary of a foreign subsidiary will be deemed a foreign subsidiary), and (iii) substantially all other tangible and intangible assets owned by the Company and each guarantor, in each case to the extent permitted by applicable law and subject to certain exceptions.

At the Company’s election, the interest rates applicable to the term loans under the Credit Agreement will be based on a fluctuating rate of interest measured by reference to either (1) an adjusted London inter-bank offered rate, or “LIBOR,” or (2) an alternate base rate, in each case, plus a borrowing margin. Overdue amounts will bear interest at a rate that is 2% higher than the rate otherwise applicable.

The Credit Agreement contains a number of covenants that, among other things, will limit or restrict the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to dispose of assets, incur additional indebtedness, make dividends and other restricted payments, create liens securing indebtedness, engage in mergers and other fundamental transactions, enter into restrictive agreements, amend certain documents in respect of other indebtedness, change the nature of their business and engage in certain transactions with affiliates.

In addition, under the Credit Agreement the Company will be subject to a financial covenant that requires the Company to maintain a specified consolidated total net debt to EBITDA leverage ratio for specified periods. The consolidated total net debt to EBITDA leverage ratio must be no more than 3.75:1.00 each quarter beginning with the quarter ending October 28, 2012. The ratio steps down by 0.5 to 3.25:1.00 beginning with the quarter ending November 3, 2013. This ratio steps down by another 0.5 to 2.75:1.00 beginning with the quarter ending November 2, 2014. Our consolidated total net debt to EBITDA leverage ratio as of October 28, 2012 was 2.23:1.00. Although our amended and restated credit agreement, due April 2014, did not require any financial covenant compliance, at October 30, 2011, our consolidated total net debt to EBITDA leverage ratio as of that date was 2.27:1.00.

The Credit Agreement contains customary events of default, including non-payment of principal, interest or fees, violation of covenants, material inaccuracy of representations or warranties, cross default and cross acceleration to certain other material indebtedness, certain bankruptcy events, certain ERISA events, material invalidity of security interest, material judgments, and change of control.

The Credit Agreement also provides that the Company has the right at any time to request incremental commitments under one or more incremental term loan facilities or incremental revolving loan facilities, subject to compliance with a pro forma consolidated secured net debt to EBITDA leverage ratio. The lenders under the Credit Agreement will not be under any obligation to provide any such incremental commitments, and any such addition of or increase in commitments will be subject to pro forma compliance with customary conditions.

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In connection with the execution of the Credit Agreement the Company, certain of the Company’s subsidiaries, Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC, as administrative agent (the “ABL Agent”) under the Company’s asset based revolving credit facility (the “ABL Facility”), and the Term Agent entered into an amendment (the “Intercreditor Agreement Amendment”) to the Company’s existing Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of October 20, 2009, providing for, among other things, the obligations under the Credit Agreement to become subject to the provisions of the Intercreditor Agreement. In addition, in connection with the Acquisition, Metl-Span became a borrower under the ABL Facility, and the Company, certain subsidiaries of the Company, and the ABL Agent entered into an amendment (the “ABL Guaranty Amendment”) to the Company’s existing Guaranty Agreement, dated as of October 20, 2009, providing for, among other things, the guarantee of the obligations of Metl-Span under the ABL Facility.

During fiscal 2012, we recognized a non-cash debt extinguishment charge of $5.1 million, related to the deferred financing costs of the amended and restated credit agreement, due April 2014.

ABL Facility.  On May 2, 2012, we entered into Amendment No. 2 (the “ABL Facility Amendment”) to the Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan and Security Agreement”) to (i) permit the acquisition, the entry by the Company into the Credit Agreement and the incurrence of debt thereunder and the repayment of existing indebtedness under NCI’s existing Term Loan, (ii) increase the amount available for borrowing thereunder to $150 million (subject to a borrowing base), (iii) increase the amount available for letters of credit thereunder to $30 million, and (iv) extend the final maturity thereunder to May 2, 2017.

As a result of the ABL Facility Amendment, in fiscal 2012, we recognized a non-cash charge of approximately $1.3 million, related to deferred financing costs.

The ABL Facility provides for an asset-based revolving credit facility which allows aggregate maximum borrowings by NCI Group, Inc. and Robertson-Ceco II Corporation of up to $150.0 million. Borrowing availability under the ABL Facility is determined by a monthly borrowing base collateral calculation that is based on specified percentages of the value of qualified cash, eligible inventory and eligible accounts receivable, less certain reserves and subject to certain other adjustments. At October 28, 2012 and October 30, 2011, our excess availability under the ABL Facility was $111.1 million and $87.8 million, respectively. Under the ABL Facility, there were no amounts of borrowings outstanding at both October 28, 2012 and October 30, 2011. In addition, at October 28, 2012 and October 30, 2011, letters of credit totaling approximately $8.5 million and $6.4 million, respectively, were outstanding under the ABL Facility.

An unused commitment fee is paid monthly on the ABL Facility at an annual rate of 0.50% based on the amount by which the maximum credit exceeds the average daily principal balance of outstanding loans and letter of credit obligations. Additional customary fees in connection with the ABL Facility also apply.

The obligations of the borrowers under the ABL Facility are guaranteed by the Company and each direct and indirect domestic subsidiary of the Company (other than any domestic subsidiary that is a foreign subsidiary holding company or a subsidiary of a foreign subsidiary that is insignificant) that is not a borrower under the ABL Facility. The obligations of the Company under certain specified bank products agreements are guaranteed by each borrower and each other direct and indirect domestic subsidiary of the Company and the other guarantors. These guarantees are made pursuant to a guarantee agreement, dated as of October 20, 2009, entered into by the Company and each other guarantor with Wells Fargo Foothill, LLC (formerly known as Wells Fargo Foothill, LLC), as administrative agent.

The obligations under the ABL Facility, and the guarantees thereof, are secured by a first priority lien on our accounts receivable, inventory, certain deposit accounts, associated intangibles and certain other specified assets of the Company and a second priority lien on the assets securing the term loans under the Credit Agreement on a first-lien basis, in each case subject to certain exceptions.

The ABL Facility contains a number of covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict our ability to dispose of assets, incur additional indebtedness, incur guarantee obligations, engage in sale and leaseback transactions, prepay other indebtedness, modify organizational documents and certain other agreements, create restrictions affecting subsidiaries, make dividends and other restricted payments, create liens, make investments, make acquisitions, engage in mergers, change the nature of our business and engage in certain transactions with affiliates.

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Under the ABL Facility, a “Dominion Event” occurs if either an event of default is continuing or excess availability falls below certain levels, during which period, and for certain periods thereafter, the administrative agent may apply all amounts in the Company’s, the borrowers’ and the other guarantors’ concentration accounts to the repayment of the loans outstanding under the ABL Facility, subject to the Intercreditor Agreement and certain specified exceptions. In addition, during such Dominion Event, we are required to make mandatory payments on our ABL Facility upon the occurrence of certain events, including the sale of assets and the issuance of debt, in each case subject to certain limitations and conditions set forth in the ABL Facility.

The ABL Facility includes a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of one to one, which will apply if we fail to maintain at least $15.0 million of borrowing capacity. Although our ABL Facility did not require any financial covenant compliance, at October 28, 2012 and October 30, 2011, our fixed charge coverage ratio as of those dates, which is calculated on a trailing twelve month basis, was 4.09:1.00 and 0.37:1.00, respectively.

Loans under the ABL Facility bear interest, at our option, as follows:

During an event of default, loans under the ABL Facility will bear at a rate that is 2% higher than the rate otherwise applicable. “Base Rate” is defined as the higher of the Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. prime rate and the overnight Federal Funds rate plus 0.5% and “LIBOR” is defined as the applicable London interbank offered rate adjusted for reserves.

Cash Flow

We periodically evaluate our liquidity requirements, capital needs and availability of resources in view of inventory levels, expansion plans, debt service requirements and other operating cash needs. To meet our short- and long-term liquidity requirements, including payment of operating expenses and repaying debt, we rely primarily on cash from operations. Beyond cash generated from operations, we have an undrawn ABL Facility with $111.1 million available at October 28, 2012 and $55.2 million of unrestricted cash at October 28, 2012. However, we have recently, as well as in the past, sought to raise additional capital.

We expect that, for the next 12 months, cash generated from operations will be sufficient to provide us the ability to fund our operations, provide the increased working capital necessary to support our strategy and fund planned capital expenditures of between approximately $27 million and $30 million for fiscal 2013 and expansion when needed.

In the past, we have used available funds to repurchase shares of our Common Stock under our stock repurchase program though we have no intention to repurchase shares in the near-term. Although we did not purchase any Common Stock during fiscal 2012 under the stock repurchase program, we did withhold shares of restricted stock to satisfy the minimum tax withholding obligations arising in connection with the vesting of awards of restricted stock related to our 2003 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan.

Our corporate strategy seeks potential acquisitions which provide additional synergies in our metal coil coating, metal components and engineered building systems segments. From time to time, we may enter into letters of intent or agreements to acquire assets or companies in these business lines. The consummation of these transactions could require cash payments and/or issuance of additional debt. See “— Acquisition of Metl-Span LLC” below.

The Company may from time to time repurchase or otherwise retire the Company’s debt and take other steps to reduce the Company’s debt or otherwise improve the Company’s financial position. These actions may include open market debt repurchases, negotiated repurchases, other retirements of outstanding debt and opportunistic refinancing of debt. The amount of debt that may be repurchased or otherwise retired, if any, will depend on market conditions, trading levels of the Company’s debt, the Company’s cash position, compliance with debt covenants and other considerations. Affiliates of the Company may also purchase the

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Company’s debt from time to time, through open market purchases or other transactions. In such cases, the Company’s debt may not be retired, in which case the Company would continue to pay interest in accordance with the terms of the debt, and the Company would continue to reflect the debt as outstanding in its Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Acquisition of Metl-Span LLC

On June 22, 2012, we completed the acquisition of Metl-Span LLC, a Texas limited liability company, pursuant to the terms of the Equity Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 2, 2012, as amended (the “Equity Purchase Agreement”), among VSMA, Inc., Metl-Span, NCI and BlueScope Steel North America Corporation. Pursuant to the terms of the Equity Purchase Agreement, NCI acquired all of the outstanding membership interests of Metl-Span for approximately $145.7 million in cash. The purchase price is also subject to a post-closing adjustment based on Metl-Span’s cash, working capital, indebtedness, transaction expenses and accrued employee bonuses at closing. Metl-Span became a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of NCI. Effective October 29, 2012, Metl-Span merged with and into NCI, with NCI being the lone survivor. Metl-Span’s operations are now conducted through NCI.

Accordingly, the results of Metl-Span’s operations from June 22, 2012 are included in our consolidated financial statements. Metl-Span operates five manufacturing facilities in the United States serving the nonresidential building products market with cost-effective and energy efficient insulated metal wall and roof panels.

See Note 4 — Acquisition to the consolidated financial statements for more information on the acquisition of Metl-Span.

Steel Prices

Our business is heavily dependent on the price and supply of steel. Our various products are fabricated from steel produced by mills to forms including bars, plates, structural shapes, sheets, hot-rolled coils and galvanized or Galvalume®-coated coils. The steel industry is highly cyclical in nature, and steel prices have been volatile in recent years and may remain volatile in the future. Steel prices are influenced by numerous factors beyond our control, including general economic conditions, domestically and internationally, the availability of raw materials, competition, labor costs, freight and transportation costs, production costs, import duties and other trade restrictions. We believe the CRU North American Steel Price Index, published by the CRU Group since 1994 appropriately depicts the volatility we have experienced in steel prices. See “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk — Steel Prices.” During fiscal 2012 and 2011, steel prices fluctuated significantly due to market conditions ranging from a high point on the CRU Index of 194 to a low point of 165 in fiscal 2012 and fluctuated significantly from a high point on the CRU Index of 219 to a low point of 146 in fiscal 2011. Given the level of steel industry consolidation, the expanded capacity on the Gulf Coast and slow economic recovery, we believe steel prices will continue to be volatile.

Although we have the ability to purchase steel from a number of suppliers, a production cutback by one or more of our current suppliers could create challenges in meeting delivery schedules to our customers. Because we have periodically adjusted our contract prices, particularly in the engineered building systems segment, we have generally been able to pass increases in our raw material costs through to our customers. Because the metal coil coating and metal components segments have shorter lead times, they have the ability to react to steel price increases closer to the time they occur without revising contract prices for existing orders. For additional discussion see “Item 1A. Risk Factors.”

We rely on a few major suppliers for our supply of steel and may be adversely affected by the bankruptcy, change in control, financial condition or other factors affecting those suppliers. During fiscal 2012, we purchased approximately 19% of our steel requirements from one vendor in the United States. No other vendor accounted for over 10% of our steel requirements during fiscal 2012. Due to unfavorable market conditions and our inventory supply requirements, during fiscal 2012, we purchased less than 10% of our steel from foreign suppliers. Limiting purchases to domestic suppliers further reduces our available steel supply base. For additional information about the risks of our raw material supply and pricing, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors.”

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NON-GAAP MEASURES

Set forth below are certain non-GAAP measures which include adjusted operating income (loss), adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per common share and adjusted EBITDA. Such measurements are not prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and should not be construed as an alternative to reported results determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Management believes the use of such non-GAAP measures on a consolidated and business segment basis assists investors in understanding the ongoing operating performance by presenting the financial results between periods on a more comparable basis. In addition, certain financial covenants related to our Credit Agreement and ABL Facility are based on similar non-GAAP measures. The non-GAAP information provided is unique to the Company and may not be consistent with the methodologies used by other companies.

The following tables reconcile adjusted operating income (loss) to operating income (loss) for the periods indicated (in thousands):

		For the Three Months Ended October 28, 2012
		Metal Coil Coating				Metal Components				Engineered Building Systems				Corporate				Consolidated
Operating income (loss), GAAP basis		$	7,018			$	10,216			$	14,182			$	(15,990	)		$	15,426
Acquisition-related costs			—				—				—				153				153
Asset impairment			—				13				—				—				13
Adjusted operating income (loss)		$	7,018			$	10,229			$	14,182			$	(15,837	)		$	15,592

		For the Three Months Ended October 30, 2011
		Metal Coil Coating				Metal Components				Engineered Building Systems				Corporate				Consolidated
Operating income (loss), GAAP basis		$	4,903			$	6,345			$	10,698			$	(14,162	)		$	7,784
Asset impairments			—				9				958				247				1,214
Restructuring charges			—				—				283				—				283
Adjusted operating income (loss)		$	4,903			$	6,354			$	11,939			$	(13,915	)		$	9,281

		For the Year Ended October 28, 2012
		Metal Coil Coating				Metal Components				Engineered Building Systems				Corporate				Consolidated
Operating income (loss), GAAP basis		$	22,322			$	34,147			$	37,596			$	(62,376	)		$	31,689
Acquisition-related costs			—				—				—				4,989				4,989
Actuarial determined general liability self-insurance recovery			—				(1,929	)			—				—				(1,929	)
Executive retirement			—				—				—				508				508
Asset recovery			—				(9	)			—				—				(9	)
Adjusted operating income (loss)		$	22,322			$	32,209			$	37,596			$	(56,879	)		$	35,248

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		For the Year Ended October 30, 2011
		Metal Coil Coating				Metal Components				Engineered Building Systems				Corporate				Consolidated
Operating income (loss), GAAP basis		$	17,944			$	20,643			$	13,011			$	(53,225	)		$	(1,627	)
Asset impairments (recoveries)			—				(84	)			958				247				1,121
Restructuring recovery			—				—				(292	)			—				(292	)
Pre-acquisition contingency adjustment			—				—				252				—				252
Increase in actuarial determined general liability self-insurance reserve			—				2,398				—				—				2,398
Adjusted operating income (loss)		$	17,944			$	22,957			$	13,929			$	(52,978	)		$	1,852

The following table reconciles adjusted EBITDA to Net income (loss) for the periods indicated (in thousands):

		1st Quarter January 29, 2012				2nd Quarter April 29, 2012				3rd Quarter July 29, 2012				4th Quarter October 28, 2012				Trailing 12 Months October 28, 2012
Net income (loss)		$	589			$	1,321			$	(3,267	)		$	6,270			$	4,913
Add:
Depreciation and amortization			6,158				5,841				7,248				10,355				29,602
Consolidated interest expense, net			3,296				3,034				4,159				6,226				16,715
Provision (benefit) from income taxes			426				942				(663	)			3,379				4,084
Acquisition-related costs			396				1,494				2,946				153				4,989
Transaction costs			—				—				6,437				—				6,437
Executive retirement			—				508				—				—				508
Non-cash charges:
Stock-based compensation			1,972				2,119				2,090				3,116				9,297
Asset impairments (recoveries)			—				—				(22	)			13				(9	)
Embedded derivative			(5	)			(6	)			(5	)			(5	)			(21	)
Adjusted EBITDA		$	12,832			$	15,253			$	18,923			$	29,507			$	76,515

		1st Quarter January 30, 2011				2nd Quarter May 1, 2011				3rd Quarter July 31, 2011				4th Quarter October 30, 2011				Trailing 12 Months October 30, 2011
Net income (loss)		$	(12,725	)		$	(3,229	)		$	2,593			$	3,411			$	(9,950	)
Add:
Depreciation and amortization			7,236				7,187				7,187				6,753				28,363
Consolidated interest expense, net			4,177				3,870				3,864				3,685				15,596
Provision (benefit) from income taxes			(5,009	)			(1,786	)			—				398				(6,397	)
Cash restructuring charges (recoveries)			—				—				(575	)			283				(292	)
Non-cash charges:
Stock-based compensation			1,685				1,671				1,776				1,776				6,908
Asset impairments (recoveries)			—				—				(93	)			1,214				1,121
Embedded derivative			(7	)			(6	)			(6	)			(6	)			(25	)
Pre-acquisition contingency adjustment			252				—				—				—				252
Adjusted EBITDA		$	(4,391	)		$	7,707			$	14,746			$	17,514			$	35,576

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The following tables reconcile adjusted diluted income (loss) per common share to income (loss) per diluted common share and adjusted income (loss) applicable to common shares to income (loss) applicable to common shares for the periods indicated (in thousands):

		Fiscal Three Months Ended								Fiscal Year Ended
		October 28, 2012				October 30, 2011				October 28, 2012				October 30, 2011
Net income (loss) per diluted common share, GAAP basis(1)		$	0.08			$	(0.24	)		$	(3.81	)		$	(2.58	)
Convertible preferred stock beneficial conversion feature			—				0.07				3.21				0.51
Restructuring charges (recovery), net of taxes			—				0.01				—				(0.01	)
Acquisition-related costs, net of taxes			0.00				—				0.21				—
Debt extinguishment costs, net of taxes			—				—				0.21
Actuarial determined general liability self-insurance charges (recovery), net of taxes			—				—				(0.06	)			0.08
Executive retirement, net of taxes			—				—				0.02				—
Asset impairments, net of taxes			0.00				0.04				(0.00	)			0.04
Gain on embedded derivative, net of taxes			(0.00	)			(0.00	)			(0.00	)			(0.00	)
Pre-acquisition contingency adjustment, net of taxes			—				—				—				0.01
Adjustment for participating securities interest in earnings			—				—				—				—
Adjusted income (loss) per diluted common share		$	0.08			$	(0.11	)		$	(0.23	)		$	(1.96	)

		Fiscal Three Months Ended								Fiscal Year Ended
		October 28, 2012				October 30, 2011				October 28, 2012				October 30, 2011
Net income (loss) applicable to common shares, GAAP basis(1)		$	6,270			$	(4,399	)		$	(72,120	)		$	(47,466	)
Convertible preferred stock beneficial conversion feature			—				1,356				60,681				9,396
Restructuring charges (recovery), net of taxes			—				174				—				(180	)
Acquisition-related costs, net of taxes			94				—				3,941				—
Transaction costs, net of taxes			—				—				3,965				—
Actuarial determined general liability self-insurance charges (recovery), net of taxes			—				—				(1,188	)			1,477
Executive retirement, net of taxes			—				—				313				—
Asset impairments, net of taxes			8				748				(6	)			691
Gain on embedded derivative, net of taxes			(3	)			(4	)			(13	)			(16	)
Pre-acquisition contingency adjustment, net of taxes			—				—				—				181
Adjustment for participating securities interest in earnings			—				—				—				—
Adjusted net income (loss) applicable to common shares		$	6,369			$	(2,125	)		$	(4,427	)		$	(35,917	)

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

As part of our ongoing business, we do not participate in transactions that generate relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities (“SPEs”), which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. As of October 28, 2012, we were not involved in any unconsolidated SPE transactions.

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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

The following table shows our contractual obligations as of October 28, 2012 (in thousands):

		Payments due by period
Contractual Obligation		Total				Less than 1 year				1 – 3 years				4 – 5 years				More than 5 years
Total debt		$	248,750			$	2,500			$	5,000			$	5,000			$	236,250
Interest payments on debt(1)			122,860				20,984				41,357				40,548				19,971
Operating leases			29,508				6,856				10,090				6,257				6,305
Other purchase obligations(2)			5,802				4,280				1,522				—				—
Projected pension obligations(3)			10,283				269				2,241				3,006				4,767
Other long-term obligations(4)			828				318				495				15				—
Total contractual obligations		$	418,031			$	35,207			$	60,705			$	54,826			$	267,293

CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND COMMITMENTS

Our insurance carriers require us to secure standby letters of credit as a collateral requirement for our projected exposure to future period claims growth and loss development which includes incurred but not reported, or IBNR, claims. For all insurance carriers, the total standby letters of credit are approximately $9.9 million and $9.1 million at October 28, 2012 and October 30, 2011, respectively.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Our Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which require us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those estimates that may have a significant effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Our significant accounting policies are disclosed in Note 2 to our Consolidated Financial Statements. The following discussion of critical accounting policies addresses those policies that are both important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and require significant judgment and estimates. We base our estimates and judgment on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Revenue recognition.  We recognize revenues when all of the following conditions are met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. Generally, these criteria are met at the time product is shipped or services are complete. Provisions are made upon the sale for estimated product returns. Costs associated with shipping and handling our products are included in cost of sales.

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Insurance accruals.  We have a self-funded Administrative Services Only (“ASO”) arrangement for our employee group health insurance. We purchase individual stop-loss protection to cap our medical claims liability at $300,000 per claim. Each reporting period, we record the costs of our health insurance plan, including paid claims, an estimate of the change in incurred but not reported (“IBNR”) claims, taxes and administrative fees, when applicable, (collectively the “Plan Costs”) as general and administrative expenses and cost of sales in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. The estimated IBNR claims are based upon (i) a recent average level of paid claims under the plan, (ii) an estimated claims lag factor and (iii) an estimated claims growth factor to provide for those claims that have been incurred but not yet paid. We have deductible programs for our Workers Compensation/Employer Liability and Auto Liability insurance policies, and a self-insured retention (“SIR”) arrangement for our General Liability insurance policy. The Workers Compensation/Employer Liability deductible is $500,000 per occurrence. The Property and Auto Liability deductibles are $50,000 and $250,000, respectively, per occurrence. The General Liability has a self-insured retention of $750,000 per occurrence. For workers’ compensation costs, we monitor the number of accidents and the severity of such accidents to develop appropriate estimates for expected costs to provide both medical care and indemnity benefits, when applicable, for the period of time that an employee is incapacitated and unable to work. These accruals are developed using third-party insurance adjuster reserve estimates of the expected cost for medical treatment, and length of time an employee will be unable to work based on industry statistics for the cost of similar disabilities and statutory impairment ratings. For general liability and automobile claims, accruals are developed based on third-party insurance adjuster reserve estimates of the expected cost to resolve each claim, including damages and defense costs, based on legal and industry trends, and the nature and severity of the claim. Accruals also include estimates for IBNR claims, and taxes and administrative fees, when applicable. This statistical information is trended by a third-party actuary to provide estimates of future expected costs based on loss development factors derived from our period-to-period growth of our claims costs to full maturity (ultimate), versus original estimates.

We believe that the assumptions and information used to develop these accruals provide the best basis for these estimates each quarter because, as a general matter, the accruals have historically proven to be reasonable and accurate. However, significant changes in expected medical and health care costs, negative changes in the severity of previously reported claims or changes in laws that govern the administration of these plans could have an impact on the determination of the amount of these accruals in future periods. Our methodology for determining the amount of health insurance accrual considers claims growth and claims lag, which is the length of time between the incurred date and processing date. For the health insurance accrual, a change of 10% in the lag assumption would result in a financial impact of $0.3 million.

Share-Based Compensation.  Under ASC Topic 718, Compensation — Stock Compensation, the fair value and compensation expense of each option award is estimated as of the date of grant using a Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing formula. The fair value and compensation expense of the PSU grant was estimated based on the Company’s stock price as of the date of grant using a Monte Carlo simulation. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of our stock over a preceding period commensurate with the expected term of the option. The expected volatility considers factors such as the volatility of our share price, implied volatility of our share price, length of time our shares have been publicly traded, appropriate and regular intervals for price observations and our corporate and capital structure. The forfeiture rate in our calculation of share-based compensation expense is based on historical experience and is estimated at 10% for our non-officers and 0% for our officers. The risk-free rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. Expected dividend yield was not considered in the option pricing formula since we historically have not paid dividends on our common shares and have no current plans to do so in the future. We applied a discount on the PSUs due to the required eighteen month holding period subsequent to vesting. We granted 0.1 million, 0.1 million and 1.8 million options during the fiscal years ended October 28, 2012, October 30, 2011 and October 31, 2010, respectively. We granted 1.0 million PSUs during the fiscal years ended October 28, 2012. We granted 0.7 million, 0.5 million and 1.5 million restricted shares during the fiscal years ended October 28, 2012, October 30, 2011 and October 31, 2010, respectively.

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The compensation cost related to these share-based awards is recognized over the requisite service period. The requisite service period is generally the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award.

Our option awards and restricted stock awards are subject to graded vesting over a service period, which is typically four years. We recognize compensation cost for these awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award. In addition, certain of our awards provide for accelerated vesting upon qualified retirement. We recognize compensation cost for such awards over the period from grant date to the date the employee first becomes eligible for retirement.

Income taxes.  The determination of our provision for income taxes requires significant judgment, the use of estimates and the interpretation and application of complex tax laws. Our provision for income taxes reflects a combination of income earned and taxed in the various U.S. federal and state, Canadian federal and provincial as well as Mexican federal jurisdictions. Jurisdictional tax law changes, increases or decreases in permanent differences between book and tax items, accruals or adjustments of accruals for tax contingencies or valuation allowances, and the change in the mix of earnings from these taxing jurisdictions all affect the overall effective tax rate.

At October 28, 2012 and October 30, 2011, we had a full valuation allowance in the amount of $4.7 million and $5.4 million, respectively, on the deferred tax assets of Robertson Building Systems Ltd., our Canadian subsidiary.

As of October 28, 2012, the $7.0 million net operating loss carryforward consisted of $4.4 million for foreign loss carryforward, $0.5 million for U.S. federal tax credit carryforward and $2.1 million of U.S. state loss carryforward. As of October 28, 2012, we have deferred tax assets of $2.1 million related to state net operating loss carryforwards which will expire in 2 to 20 years, if unused.

Accounting for acquisitions, intangible assets and goodwill.  Accounting for the acquisition of a business requires the allocation of the purchase price to the various assets and liabilities of the acquired business. For most assets and liabilities, purchase price allocation is accomplished by recording the asset or liability at its estimated fair value. The most difficult estimations of individual fair values are those involving property, plant and equipment and identifiable intangible assets. We use all available information to make these fair value determinations and, for major business acquisitions such as Metl-Span and RCC, typically engage an outside appraisal firm to assist in the fair value determination of the acquired long-lived assets.

In connection with the acquisition of Metl-Span, we recorded intangible assets for trade names, backlog, customer relationships and supplier relationships in the amount of $9.6 million, $1.4 million, $21.6 million and $0.2 million, respectively. All Metl-Span intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Metl-Span’s trade names are being amortized over 15 years based on our expectation of our use of the trade names. Metl-Span’s backlog was amortized over three months because items in Metl-Span’s backlog were expected to be delivered within three months. Metl-Span’s customer lists and relationships are being amortized over 12 years based on a review of the historical length of Metl-Span’s customer retention experience. Metl-Span’s supplier relationship agreement is being amortized over its agreement terms of three years.

In connection with the acquisition of Garco, we recorded intangible assets for trade names, backlog, customer relationships and non-competition agreements in the amount of $0.8 million, $0.7 million, $2.5 million and $1.8 million, respectively. All Garco intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. Garco’s trade names are being amortized over 15 years based on our expectation of our use of the trade names. Garco’s backlog was amortized over one year because items in Garco’s backlog were expected to be delivered within one year. Garco’s customer lists and relationships are being amortized over fifteen years based on a review of the historical length of Garco’s customer retention experience. Garco’s non-competition agreements are being amortized over their agreement terms of five years.

In connection with the acquisition of RCC, we recorded intangible assets for trade names, backlog and customer relationships in the amount of $24.7 million, $2.3 million and $6.3 million, respectively. Trade names were determined to have indefinite useful lives and so are not amortized. Trade names were determined to have indefinite lives due to the length of time the trade names have been in place, with some having been

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in place for decades. Our current intentions are to maintain the trade names indefinitely. This judgmental assessment of an indefinite useful life must be continuously evaluated in the future. If, due to changes in facts and circumstances, management determines that these intangible assets then have definite useful lives, amortization will commence at that time on a prospective basis. As long as these intangible assets are judged to have indefinite lives, they will be subject to periodic impairment tests that require management’s judgment of the estimated fair value of these intangible assets. We assess impairment of our non-amortizing intangibles at least annually in accordance with ASC Topic 350, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (“ASC 350”). All other intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives. RCC’s customer relationships are being amortized over fifteen years based on a review of the historical length of RCC’s customer retention experience. See Note 7 — Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information.

We recorded approximately $71.5 million of goodwill as a result of the Metl-Span acquisition. Goodwill of $71.5 million and $5.2 million had been recorded in our metal components and engineered building systems segments, respectively. We perform a test for impairment of all our goodwill annually as prescribed by ASC 350. The fair value of our reporting units is based on a blend of estimated discounted cash flows, publicly traded company multiples and acquisition multiples. The results from each of these models are then weighted and combined into a single estimate of fair value for our one remaining reporting unit. Estimated discounted cash flows are based on projected sales and related cost of sales. Publicly traded company multiples and acquisition multiples are derived from information on traded shares and analysis of recent acquisitions in the marketplace, respectively, for companies with operations similar to ours. The primary assumptions used in these various models include earnings multiples of acquisitions in a comparable industry, future cash flow estimates of each of our reporting units, weighted average cost of capital, working capital and capital expenditure requirements. We have not made any material changes in our impairment assessment methodology during each fiscal year of 2012, 2011 and 2010. We do not believe the estimates used in the analysis are reasonably likely to change materially in the future but we will continue to assess the estimates in the future based on the expectations of the reporting units. Changes in assumptions used in the fair value calculation could result in an estimated reporting unit fair value that is below the carrying value, which may give rise to an impairment of goodwill.

We perform an annual assessment of the recoverability of goodwill and indefinite lived intangibles. Additionally, we assess goodwill and indefinite lived intangibles for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that such carrying values may not be recoverable. Unforeseen events, changes in circumstances and market conditions and material differences in the value of intangible assets due to changes in estimates of future cash flows could negatively affect the fair value of our assets and result in a non-cash impairment charge. Some factors considered important that could trigger an impairment review include the following: significant underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future operating results, significant changes in the manner of our use of the acquired assets or the strategy for our overall business and significant sustained negative industry or economic trends. See Note 7 — Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

As of October 28, 2012 and October 30, 2011, our goodwill was $76.7 million and $5.2 million, respectively. The results of our fiscal year 2012 annual assessment of the recoverability of goodwill and indefinite lived intangibles indicated that the fair value of the Company’s two reporting units were in excess of the carrying value of that reporting unit, including goodwill, and thus no impairment existed in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. In fiscal 2012, one of our two reporting units’ fair value would have had to have been lower by more than 70% compared to the fair value estimated in our impairment analysis before its carrying value would exceed the fair value of the reporting unit, indicating that goodwill was potentially impaired. The other reporting unit was at or near fair value as a result of the recent acquisition.

Allowance for doubtful accounts.  Our allowance for doubtful accounts reflects reserves for customer receivables to reduce receivables to amounts expected to be collected. Management uses significant judgment in estimating uncollectible amounts. In estimating uncollectible accounts, management considers factors such as current overall economic conditions, industry-specific economic conditions, historical customer performance and anticipated customer performance. While we believe these processes effectively address our exposure for doubtful accounts and credit losses have historically been within expectations, changes in the economy,

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industry, or specific customer conditions may require adjustments to the allowance for doubtful accounts. During fiscal years 2012, 2011 and 2010, we established new reserves for doubtful accounts of $0.1 million, $1.8 million and $0.1 million, respectively. Additionally, in each of the three fiscal years ended October 28, 2012, we wrote off uncollectible accounts of $0.3 million, $1.0 million and $3.9 million, respectively, all of which had been previously reserved.

Inventory valuation.  In determining the valuation of inventory, we record an allowance for obsolete inventory using the specific identification method for steel coils and other raw materials. Management also reviews the carrying value of inventory for lower of cost or market. Our primary raw material is steel coils which have historically shown significant price volatility. We generally manufacture to customers’ orders, and thus maintain raw materials with a variety of ultimate end uses. We record a lower of cost or market charge to cost of sales when the net realizable value (selling price less estimated cost of disposal), based on our intended end usage, is below our estimated product cost at completion. Estimated net realizable value is based upon assumptions of targeted inventory turn rates, future demand, anticipated finished goods sales prices, management strategy and market conditions for steel. If projected end usage or projected sales prices change significantly from management’s current estimates or actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, inventory write-downs may be required.

Property, plant and equipment valuation.  We assess the recoverability of the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment for assets held and used at the lowest level asset grouping for which cash flows can be separately identified, which may be at an individual asset level, plant level or divisional level depending on the intended use of the related asset, if certain events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of such assets may not be recoverable and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amount of those assets. Events and circumstances which indicate an impairment include (a) a significant decrease in the market value of the assets; (b) a significant change in the extent or manner in which an asset is being used or in its physical condition; (c) a significant change in our business conditions; (d) an accumulation of costs significantly in excess of the amount originally expected for the acquisition or construction of an asset; (e) a current-period operating or cash flow loss combined with a history of operating or cash flow losses or a projection that demonstrates continuing losses associated with the use of an asset; or (f) a current expectation that, more likely than not, an asset will be sold or otherwise disposed of significantly before the end of its previously estimated useful life. We assess our assets for impairment on a quarterly basis.

If we determine that the carrying value of an asset is not recoverable based on expected undiscounted future cash flows, excluding interest charges, we record an impairment loss equal to the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its fair value. The fair value of assets is determined based on prices of similar assets adjusted for their remaining useful life. We recorded asset impairments $1.1 million and $1.1 million in fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010, respectively. During fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010, impairments primarily related to facilities classified as held for sale. In determining the impairment for assets held for sale, the fair value of assets was determined based on prices of similar assets in similar condition, adjusted for their remaining useful life.

Contingencies.  We establish reserves for estimated loss contingencies when we believe a loss is probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Our contingent liability reserves are related primarily to litigation and environmental matters. Legal costs for uninsured claims are accrued as part of the ultimate settlement. Revisions to contingent liability reserves are reflected in income in the period in which there are changes in facts and circumstances that affect our previous assumptions with respect to the likelihood or amount of loss. Reserves for contingent liabilities are based upon our assumptions and estimates regarding the probable outcome of the matter. We estimate the probable cost by evaluating historical precedent as well as the specific facts relating to each particular contingency (including the opinion of outside advisors, professionals and experts). Should the outcome differ from our assumptions and estimates or other events result in a material adjustment to the accrued estimated reserves, revisions to the estimated reserves for contingent liabilities would be required and would be recognized in the period the new information becomes known.

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Beneficial conversion features and dividend policy.  Our Convertible Preferred Stock contains beneficial conversion features. In fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011, we recorded a net $11.9 million and $9.4 million beneficial conversion feature charge, respectively, related to dividends that have accrued and are convertible into shares of Common Stock. We recorded a beneficial conversion feature charge in the amount of $230.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2010 related to the availability of shares of Common Stock into which the CD&R Funds may convert their Preferred Shares. In addition, we recorded an additional $19.4 million beneficial conversion feature charge in fiscal 2010 related to dividends that have accrued and are convertible into shares of Common Stock. Prior to the Amendment Agreement, our policy was to recognize beneficial conversion feature charges on paid-in-kind dividends based on a daily dividend recognition and the daily closing stock price of our Common Stock. We believe this recognition policy was reasonable as our policy matched the legal transfer and conversion rights of the majority shareholder.

At any time prior to the Dividend Rate Reduction Event, if dividends were not declared in cash on the applicable dividend declaration date, the rate at which the dividends were payable was at least 12% per annum. Prior to the vote of the Dividend Payment Committee, the Company was obligated to the 12% dividend rate. Therefore, we accrued dividends based on the 12% rate and if and when we determined the dividends would be paid at a different rate due to either cash payment on the applicable dividend declaration date or obtaining a waiver, we recorded a subsequent benefit of the excess 4% accrual upon our board’s declaration of a cash dividend and reverse the beneficial conversion feature charge associated with such accrual.

Convertible preferred stock extinguishment policy.  On May 8, 2012, we entered into an Amendment Agreement with the CD&R Funds to eliminate our quarterly dividend obligation with respect to the Preferred Shares, which does not preclude the payment of contingent default dividends. The Amendment Agreement provided for the Certificate of Designations to be amended to terminate the dividend obligation from and after March 15, 2012. On July 5, 2012, the Company filed an Amended and Restated Certificate of Designations with the Secretary of State for the state of Delaware effecting the elimination of the quarterly obligation on the Preferred Shares.

As consideration for the Dividend Knock-out, the CD&R Funds received a total of 37,834 additional shares of Convertible Preferred Stock, representing (i) approximately $6.5 million of dividends accrued from March 15, 2012 through May 18, 2012 (20 trading days after April 20, 2012, on which date the dividend “knock-out” measurement period commenced) and (ii) approximately $31.4 million in additional liquidation preference of Convertible Preferred Stock, or 10% of the approximate total $313.7 million of accreted value as of May 18, 2012. Upon the closing of the transactions in the Amendment Agreement, the CD&R Funds held Convertible Preferred Stock with an aggregate liquidation preference and accrued dividends of approximately $345 million. The Convertible Preferred Stock and accrued dividends entitle the funds managed by CD&R to receive approximately 54.1 million shares of Common Stock, representing 72.7% of the voting power and Common Stock of the Company on an as-converted basis.

Based on certain qualitative considerations, we determined an extinguishment and reissuance had occurred and we recorded the Convertible Preferred Stock at fair value as of May 8, 2012.

To determine if the Amendment Agreement resulted in a modification or extinguishment of the Convertible Preferred Stock, we evaluated the significance in the change to the substantive contractual terms in relation to both the economic characteristics of the Convertible Preferred Stock and the business purpose of the Amendment Agreement. Based on certain qualitative considerations, we determined an extinguishment and reissuance had occurred and we recorded the Convertible Preferred Stock at fair value as of May 8, 2012. The fair value of the Convertible Preferred Stock was determined using a binomial lattice model.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2011-05”) which amends its guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income to increase the prominence of items reported in other comprehensive income. The new guidance requires that all components of comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The guidance required entities to present reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income by

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component in both the statement in which net income is presented and the statement in which other comprehensive income is presented. In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-12, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05 (“ASU 2011-12”) which indefinitely deferred the guidance related to the presentation on the face of the financial statements of the effects of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the components of net income and other comprehensive income. These amendments are to be applied retrospectively. We will adopt ASU 2011-05 and ASU 2011-12 in our first quarter of fiscal 2013 and we believe its adoption will not have any impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Steel Prices

We are subject to market risk exposure related to volatility in the price of steel. For the fiscal year ended October 28, 2012, steel constituted approximately 72% of our cost of sales. Our business is heavily dependent on the price and supply of steel. Our various products are fabricated from steel produced by mills to forms including bars, plates, structural shapes, sheets, hot-rolled coils and galvanized or Galvalume®-coated coils. The steel industry is highly cyclical in nature, and steel prices have been volatile in recent years and may remain volatile in the future. Steel prices are influenced by numerous factors beyond our control, including general economic conditions domestically and internationally, the availability of raw materials, competition, labor costs, freight and transportation costs, production costs, import duties and other trade restrictions. Given the level of steel industry consolidation, the expected capacity on the Gulf Coast and slow economic recovery, we believe steel prices will continue to be volatile.

Although we have the ability to purchase steel from a number of suppliers, a production cutback by one or more of our current suppliers could create challenges in meeting delivery schedules to our customers. Because we have periodically adjusted our contract prices, particularly in the engineered building systems segment, we have generally been able to pass increases in our raw material costs through to our customers. The graph below shows the monthly CRU Index data for the North American Steel Price Index over the historical five-year period. The CRU North American Steel Price Index has been published by the CRU Group since 1994 and we believe this index appropriately depicts the volatility we have experienced in steel prices. The index, based on a CRU survey of industry participants, is now commonly used in the settlement of physical and financial contracts in the steel industry. The prices surveyed are purchases for forward delivery, according to lead time, which will vary. For example, the October index would likely approximate our fiscal December or January steel purchase deliveries based on current lead-times. The volatility in this steel price index is comparable to the volatility we experienced in our average cost of steel. Further, due to the market conditions described above, the most recent CRU prices have been based on a lower than normal trading volume.

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Source: www.crugroup.com

We normally do not maintain an inventory of steel in excess of our current production requirements. However, from time to time, we may purchase steel in advance of announced steel price increases. In addition, it is our current practice to purchase all steel consignment inventory that remains in consignment after an agreed term. Therefore, our inventory may increase if demand for our products declines. At October 28, 2012, our steel consignment inventory was estimated to be approximately $16 million. We can give no assurance that steel will remain available or that prices will not continue to be volatile.

We rely on a few major suppliers for our supply of steel and may be adversely affected by bankruptcy, change in control, financial condition or other factors affecting those suppliers. During fiscal 2012, we purchased approximately 19% of our steel requirements from one vendor in the United States. No other vendor accounted for over 10% of our steel requirements during fiscal 2012. Due to unfavorable market conditions and our inventory supply requirements, during fiscal 2012, we purchased less than 10% of our steel from foreign suppliers. Limiting purchases to domestic suppliers further reduces our available steel supply base.

With steel accounting for approximately 72% of our cost of sales for fiscal 2012, a one percent change in the cost of steel would have resulted in a pre-tax impact on cost of sales of approximately $6.5 million for our fiscal year ended October 28, 2012, if such costs were not passed on to our customers. The impact to our financial results of operations would be significantly dependent on the competitive environment and the costs of other alternative building products, which could impact our ability to pass on these higher costs.

Interest Rates

We are subject to market risk exposure related to changes in interest rates on our Credit Agreement and ABL Facility. These instruments bear interest at an agreed upon percentage point spread from either the prime interest rate or LIBOR. Under our Credit Agreement, we may, at our option, fix the interest rate for certain borrowings based on a spread over LIBOR for 30 days to six months. At October 28, 2012, we had $248.8 million outstanding under our Credit Agreement, before the applicable debt discount. Based on this balance, an immediate change of one percent in the interest rate would cause a change in interest expense of approximately $2.5 million on an annual basis. The fair value of our Credit Agreement at October 28, 2012 was approximately $248.8 million compared to the face value of $236.9 million, net of the unamortized discount of $11.8 million. The fair value of our amended and restated credit agreement, due April 2014, at October 30, 2011 was $127.1 million compared to the face value of $130.7 million.

See Note 12 — Long-term Debt and Note Payable to the consolidated financial statements for more information on the material terms of our long-term debt.

The table below presents scheduled debt maturities and related weighted-average interest rates for each of the fiscal years relating to debt obligations as of October 28, 2012. Weighted-average variable rates are based on LIBOR rates assuming a 1.25% LIBOR floor at October 28, 2012, plus applicable margins.

		Scheduled Maturity Date(a)																												Fair Value
		2013				2014				2015				2016				2017				Thereafter				Total				10/28/12
		(In millions, except interest rate percentages)
Total Debt:
Fixed Rate		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—
Interest Rate			—				—				—				—				—				—				—
Variable Rate		$	2.5			$	2.5			$	2.5			$	2.5			$	2.5			$	236.3			$	248.8			$	248.8	(b)
Average interest rate			8.0	%			8.0	%			8.0	%			8.0	%			8.0	%			8.0	%			8.0	%

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Foreign Currency Exchange Rates

We are exposed to the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on the U.S. dollar value of foreign currency denominated operating revenue and expenses. The functional currency for our Mexico operations is the U.S. dollar. Adjustments resulting from the re-measurement of the local currency financial statements into the U.S. dollar functional currency, which uses a combination of current and historical exchange rates, are included in net income in the current period. Net foreign currency re-measurement gains (losses) were $(0.4) million for both the fiscal years ended October 28, 2012 and October 30, 2011 and was immaterial for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010.

The functional currency for our Canadian operations is the Canadian dollar. Translation adjustments resulting from translating the functional currency financial statements into U.S. dollar equivalents are reported separately in accumulated other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity. The net foreign currency gains (losses) included in net income for the fiscal years ended October 28, 2012, October 30, 2011 and October 31, 2010 was $0.2 million, $(0.1) million and $0.5 million, respectively. Net foreign currency translation gain (loss), net of tax, and included in other comprehensive income was immaterial for each of the fiscal years ended October 28, 2012, October 30, 2011 and October 31, 2010.

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting			64
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting			65
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm			66
Financial Statements:
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Fiscal Years Ended October 28, 2012, October 30, 2011 and October 31, 2010			67
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 28, 2012 and October 30, 2011			68
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Fiscal Years Ended October 28, 2012, October 30, 2011 and October 31, 2010			69
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) for the Fiscal Years Ended October 28, 2012, October 30, 2011 and October 31, 2010			70
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Fiscal Years Ended October 28, 2012, October 30, 2011 and October 31, 2010			71
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements			72

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MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Management of NCI Building Systems, Inc. (the “Company” or “our”) is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Company as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company’s internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to the Company’s management and board of directors regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Internal control over financial reporting includes the controls themselves, monitoring (including internal auditing practices), and actions taken to correct deficiencies as identified.

Internal control over financial reporting has inherent limitations and may not prevent or detect misstatements. The design of an internal control system is also based in part upon assumptions and judgments made by management about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that an internal control will be effective under all potential future conditions. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance with respect to the financial statement preparation and presentation. Further, because of changes in conditions, the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting may vary over time.

Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of October 28, 2012 excluding the acquired business of Metl-Span from its assessment. This business was acquired on June 22, 2012 and represents approximately 25.1% of the Company’s total assets as of October 28, 2012 and approximately 5.5% and 19.9% of the Company’s total revenues and net income, respectively, for the year then ended. In making this assessment, management used the criteria for internal control over financial reporting described in Internal Control — Integrated Framework by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). Management’s assessment included an evaluation of the design of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting and testing of the operating effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting. Management reviewed the results of its assessment with the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors. Based on this assessment, management has concluded that, as of October 28, 2012, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective.

Ernst & Young LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that has audited the Company’s consolidated financial statements, has audited the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of October 28, 2012. Their report included elsewhere herein expresses an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of October 28, 2012.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of NCI Building Systems, Inc. and subsidiaries

We have audited NCI Building Systems, Inc.’s and subsidiaries (the “Company”) internal control over financial reporting as of October 28, 2012, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria). The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

As indicated in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, management’s assessment of and conclusion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting did not include the internal controls of the acquired business of Metl-Span, which is included in the 2012 consolidated financial statements of the Company and constituted 25.1% of total assets as of October 28, 2012 and 5.5% and 19.9% of revenues and net income, respectively, for the year then ended. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting of the Company also did not include an evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting of the acquired business of Metl-Span.

In our opinion, NCI Building Systems, Inc. and subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of October 28, 2012, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of NCI Building Systems, Inc. and subsidiaries as of October 28, 2012 and October 30, 2011, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity (deficit), cash flows and comprehensive income (loss) for each of the three years in the period ended October 28, 2012 of NCI Building Systems, Inc. and subsidiaries and our report dated December 21, 2012 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Houston, Texas
December 21, 2012

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of NCI Building Systems, Inc. and subsidiaries

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of NCI Building Systems, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of October 28, 2012 and October 30, 2011, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity (deficit), cash flows and comprehensive income (loss) for each of the three years in the period ended October 28, 2012. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of NCI Building Systems, Inc. and subsidiaries at October 28, 2012 and October 30, 2011, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended October 28, 2012, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), NCI Building Systems, Inc. and subsidiaries internal control over financial reporting as of October 28, 2012, based on the criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated December 21, 2012 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Houston, Texas
December 21, 2012

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
NCI BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC.

		Fiscal Year Ended
		October 28, 2012				October 30, 2011				October 31, 2010
		(In thousands, except per share data)
Sales		$	1,154,010			$	959,577			$	870,526
Cost of sales, excluding asset impairments (recoveries), net			898,001				758,023				699,641
Asset impairments (recoveries), net			(9)				1,121				1,070
Gross profit			256,018				200,433				169,815
Engineering, selling, general and administrative expenses			219,340				202,352				190,870
Acquisition-related costs			4,989				––				––
Restructuring charges (recovery)			––				(292	)			3,532
Income (loss) from operations			31,689				(1,627	)			(24,587	)
Interest income			112				127				91
Interest expense			(16,827)				(15,723	)			(17,918	)
Debt extinguishment costs			(6,437)				—				76
Other income (expense), net			460				876				2,131
Income (loss) before income taxes			8,997				(16,347	)			(40,207	)
Provision (benefit) from income taxes			4,084				(6,397	)			(13,330	)
Net income (loss)		$	4,913			$	(9,950	)		$	(26,877	)
Convertible preferred stock dividends and accretion			16,352				28,120				34,055
Convertible preferred stock beneficial conversion feature			11,878				9,396				250,295
Convertible preferred stock amendment			48,803				––				––
Net loss applicable to common shares		$	(72,120)			$	(47,466	)		$	(311,227	)
Net loss per common share:
Basic		$	(3.81)			$	(2.58	)		$	(17.07	)
Diluted		$	(3.81)			$	(2.58	)		$	(17.07	)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic			18,932				18,369				18,229
Diluted			18,932				18,369				18,229

 
 
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
NCI BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC.

		October 28, 2012				October 30, 2011
		(In thousands, except share data)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	55,158			$	78,982
Restricted cash			1,375				2,836
Accounts receivable, net			133,475				95,381
Inventories, net			106,015				88,531
Deferred income taxes			21,926				20,405
Income tax receivable			549				1,272
Investments in debt and equity securities, at market			4,076				4,483
Prepaid expenses and other			16,864				14,847
Assets held for sale			2,397				4,874
Total current assets			341,835				311,611
Property, plant and equipment, net			268,875				208,514
Goodwill			76,746				5,200
Intangible assets, net			53,028				24,254
Other assets, net			11,000				11,575
Total assets		$	751,484			$	561,154
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt		$	2,500			$	––
Note payable			515				292
Accounts payable			113,177				88,158
Accrued compensation and benefits			43,066				34,616
Accrued interest			345				1,309
Other accrued expenses			60,455				49,668
Total current liabilities			220,058				174,043
Long-term debt, net			234,444				130,699
Deferred income taxes			35,565				7,312
Other long-term liabilities			11,995				10,081
Total long-term liabilities			282,004				148,092
Series B cumulative convertible participating preferred stock			619,950				273,950
Redeemable common stock			––				759
Stockholders’ Deficit:
Common stock, $.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 20,357,183 and 19,954,323 shares issued in 2012 and 2011, respectively; and 20,354,217 and 19,829,898 shares outstanding in 2012 and 2011, respectively			925				924
Additional paid-in capital			4,991				237,244
Accumulated deficit			(369,850)				(266,896	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(6,568)				(5,485	)
Treasury stock, at cost (2,966 and 124,425 shares in 2012 and 2011, respectively)			(26)				(1,477	)
Total stockholders’ deficit			(370,528)				(35,690	)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit		$	751,484			$	561,154

 
 
See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
NCI BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC.

		Fiscal Year Ended
		October 28, 2012				October 30, 2011				October 31, 2010
		(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)		$	4,913			$	(9,950	)		$	(26,877	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			33,840				33,214				34,504
Share-based compensation expense			9,298				6,908				4,953
Non-cash debt extinguishment costs			6,437				—				(76	)
Gain on embedded derivative			(21)				(25	)			(937	)
(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment			(556)				50				180
Provision for doubtful accounts			(109)				1,844				78
Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes			2,177				(6,292	)			43
Asset impairments (recoveries), net			(9)				1,121				1,070
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable			(16,719)				(15,329	)			915
Inventories			(9,108)				(7,145	)			(9,849	)
Income tax receivable			1,082				14,382				12,434
Prepaid expenses and other			(2,075)				(247	)			1,736
Accounts payable			12,047				17,569				150
Accrued expenses			6,506				5,668				(12,975	)
Other, net			19				(331	)			957
Net cash provided by operating activities:			47,722				41,437				6,306
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition, net of cash acquired			(140,991)				––				––
Capital expenditures			(28,151)				(21,040	)			(14,030	)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment			2,992				583				767
Net cash used in investing activities:			(166,150)				(20,457	)			(13,263	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Decrease in restricted cash			1,461				3				10,140
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements			2				464				—
Proceeds from ABL facility			15,098				43				245
Payments on ABL facility			(15,096)				(43	)			(246	)
Proceeds from term loan			237,499				––				––
Payments on term loan			(131,950)				(5,605	)			(13,695	)
Payments on other long-term debt			––				––				(190	)
Payments on note payable			(1,536)				(1,543	)			(1,724	)
Payment of cash dividends on Convertible Preferred Stock			––				(11,039	)			—
Payment of convertible notes			—				—				(59	)
Payment of financing costs			(9,399)				(200	)			(125	)
Purchase of treasury stock			(1,529)				(1,477	)			(381	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities:			94,550				(19,397	)			(6,035	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			54				(20	)			(8	)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents			(23,824)				1,563				(13,000	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			78,982				77,419				90,419
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	55,158			$	78,982			$	77,419