TUSTIN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Foundation Building Materials, Inc. (NYSE: FBM), one of the largest specialty distributors of wallboard, suspended ceiling systems and mechanical insulation in North America, today is providing preliminary information regarding its net sales for the third quarter and projected net sales for the full fiscal year. These amounts reflect the impacts of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma as well as the Company’s recent market performance.

During the third quarter, the unprecedented occurrence of two back-to-back major hurricanes affected the Company’s branch operations in Texas, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. In addition, two fewer business days compared to the prior year quarter led to lower shipping activity. Based on preliminary results, the Company expects net sales to be in the range of $530 million to $540 million for the third quarter. The Company expects full year 2017 net sales to be in the range of $2.03 to $2.07 billion including contributions from all acquisitions of $70 to $80 million.

“We continue to give our thoughts, prayers, and assistance to our FBM employees and all those affected by these natural disasters,” commented Ruben Mendoza, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our branch operations impacted by the hurricanes have reopened and resumed operations, and FBM stands ready to help impacted communities with the substantial rebuilding effort underway.” Mendoza continued, “While we experienced some short-term disruption to our business, we expect product demand to regain strength that will likely extend into future quarters.”

Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call

Foundation Building Materials will release its third quarter 2017 results before the market opens on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the results at 5:30 AM PT/ 8:30 AM ET that same day.

Interested parties can listen to a webcast of the conference call by logging onto the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at http://investors.fbmsales.com/. The online replay will be available on the same website immediately following the call.

The conference call can also be accessed by dialing (877) 407-9039 (domestic) or (201) 689-8470 (international). A telephonic replay will be available approximately two hours after the call by dialing (844) 512-2921, or for international callers, (412) 317-6671.

The passcode for the live call and replay is 13672256. The replay will be available until 11:59 p.m. ET on November 14, 2017.

About Foundation Building Materials

Foundation Building Materials is a specialty distributor of wallboard, suspended ceiling systems, and mechanical insulation throughout the U.S. and Canada. Based in Tustin, California, the Company employs more than 3,500 people and operates more than 220 branches across the U.S. and Canada.

Forward-Looking Statements

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