US: Installed Building Products’ consolidated net sales were US$1.65bn in 2020, up by 9% year-on-year from US$1.51bn in 2019. Its earnings before interest, depreciation, taxation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose by 26% to US$231m from US$184m. In the fourth quarter of 2020, the insulation supplier recorded a higher proportion of insulation sales to production builders, leading to a drop in insulation selling prices. In November 2020, the group acquired WeatherSeal Insulation and in October 2020 it acquired Insulation Contractors/Magellan Insulation.
Chair and chief executive officer Jeff Edwards said, “We believe most of our markets will remain strong in 2021 and we expect 2021 will be another good year of growth and profitability for Installed Building Products, despite the continued effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Reflecting our confidence in executing on our acquisition strategy and our commitment to create long-term value for shareholders, I am pleased with the board’s decision to initiate a quarterly cash dividend programme, and increase and extend our share repurchase programme. The financial and operating accomplishments we achieved in 2020 is encouraging and I remain excited by the continued opportunities to grow IBP and create even greater value for our shareholders.”
