fbm-20200331

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020

☐ 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: 001-38009

FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIALS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware						81-4259606
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)						(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2520 Red Hill Avenue
Santa Ana						92705
California						(Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)

(714) 380-3127

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

FBM

New York Stock Exchange

As of May 8, 2020, the number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, $0.001 par value, was 43,202,787.

FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIALS, INC.

Table of Contents


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income	1
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	2
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statement s of Changes in Stockholders' Equity	5
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	6
Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	23
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	34
Item 4.	Control and Procedures	34

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	35
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	35
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	36
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	36
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	37
Item 5.	Other Information	37
Item 6.	Exhibits	37
Signatures

Part I. Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIALS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2020		2019
Net sales	$	524,258	$	514,872
Cost of goods sold	362,100		361,912
Gross profit	162,158		152,960
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses	123,097		117,230
Depreciation and amortization	19,219		20,342
Total operating expenses	142,316		137,572
Income from operations	19,842		15,388
Interest expense	(7,733)		(8,556)
Gain on legal settlement	8,556		—
Other (expense) income, net	(1,022)		41
Income before income taxes	19,643		6,873
Income tax expense	5,267		2,045
Income from continuing operations	14,376		4,828
Loss on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax	—		(1,346)
Net income	$	14,376	$	3,482

Earnings (loss) per share data:
Earnings from continuing operations per share - basic	$	0.33	$	0.11
Earnings from continuing operations per share - diluted	$	0.33	$	0.11

Loss from discontinued operations per share - basic	$	—	$	(0.03)
Loss from discontinued operations per share - diluted	$	—	$	(0.03)

Earnings per share - basic	$	0.33	$	0.08
Earnings per share - diluted	$	0.33	$	0.08

Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	43,045,692		42,932,024
Diluted	43,542,819		42,944,829

Comprehensive income:
Net income	$	14,376	$	3,482
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(7,043)		1,570
Unrealized loss on derivatives, net of taxes of $0.2 million and $1.3 million, respectively	(499)		(3,496)
Total other comprehensive loss	(7,542)		(1,926)
Total comprehensive income	$	6,834	$	1,556

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIALS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)


	March 31, 2020		December 31, 2019
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	141,235	$	17,766
Accounts receivable—net of allowance for expected credit losses of $2,212 and $3,169, respectively	293,504		262,757
Other receivables	41,411		59,104
Inventories	173,284		178,624
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	7,446		7,965
Total current assets	656,880		526,216
Property and equipment, net	154,447		150,188
Right-of-use assets, net	121,700		120,562
Intangible assets, net	101,452		113,861
Goodwill	493,068		495,724
Other assets	9,470		5,206
Total assets	$	1,537,017	$	1,411,757
Liabilities and stockholders' equity:
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	149,474	$	145,226
Accrued payroll and employee benefits	23,871		31,410
Accrued taxes	9,612		8,780
Current portion of tax receivable agreement	8,537		27,850
Current portion of term loan	4,500		4,500
Current portion of lease liabilities	31,138		30,307
Other current liabilities	12,642		18,557
Total current liabilities	239,774		266,630
Asset-based revolving credit facility	235,000		89,000
Long-term portion of term loan, net	433,791		434,633
Tax receivable agreement	80,996		89,533
Deferred income taxes, net	21,759		18,972
Long-term portion of lease liabilities	96,831		97,145
Other liabilities	12,836		7,679
Total liabilities	1,120,987		1,003,592
Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; 0 shares issued	—		—
Common stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 190,000,000 shares; 43,201,056 and 42,991,016 shares issued, respectively	13		13
Additional paid-in capital	337,393		336,362
Retained earnings	88,630		74,254
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(10,006)		(2,464)
Total stockholders' equity	416,030		408,165
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	1,537,017	$	1,411,757

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIALS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2020		2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	14,376	$	3,482
Add: loss on sale of discontinued operations	—		(1,346)
Net income from continuing operations	14,376		4,828
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations:
Depreciation	7,249		8,846
Amortization of intangible assets	11,970		11,496
Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount	540		539
Inventory fair value purchase accounting adjustment	—		196
Provision for expected credit losses	652		636
Stock-based compensation	1,393		829
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	51		191
Right-of-use assets non-cash expense	7,489		6,743
Deferred income taxes	3,133		211
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	(30,308)		(23,860)
Other receivables	16,875		16,851
Inventories	5,924		(2,917)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	460		(2,206)
Other assets	(24)		(15)
Accounts payable	6,256		9,182
Accrued payroll and employee benefits	(7,349)		(7,601)
Accrued taxes	863		(831)
Operating lease liabilities	(7,335)		(6,618)
Other liabilities	(4,499)		1,209
Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations	27,716		17,709
Cash flows from investing activities from continuing operations:
Purchases of property and equipment	(11,442)		(5,242)
Payments of net working capital adjustments related to acquisitions	(34)		(13)
Proceeds from the disposal of fixed assets	474		238
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(8,638)		(10,757)
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations	(19,640)		(15,774)
Cash flows from financing activities from continuing operations:
Proceeds from asset-based revolving credit facility	322,500		145,276
Repayments of asset-based revolving credit facility	(176,500)		(137,776)
Principal payments for term loan	(1,125)		(1,125)
Payment related to tax receivable agreement	(27,850)		(16,667)
Tax withholding payment related to net settlement of equity awards	(362)		(130)
Principal repayment of finance lease obligations	(678)		(654)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities from continuing operations	115,985		(11,076)


Net cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations	—		(1,346)
Net cash used in discontinued operations	—		(1,346)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(592)		166
Net increase (decrease) in cash	123,469		(10,321)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	17,766		15,299
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	141,235	$	4,978

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes	$	103	$	79
Cash paid for interest	$	7,665	$	8,613
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of tax	$	499	$	3,496
Goodwill adjustment for purchase price allocation	$	55	$	187

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIALS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)


Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
	Common Stock
	Shares	Amount		Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Other Comprehensive Loss		Total Stockholders' Equity
Balance at December 31, 2019	42,991,016	$	13	$	336,362	$	74,254	$	(2,464)	$	408,165
Stock-based compensation				1,393						1,393
Vesting of restricted stock units	237,988									—
Tax withholding payment related to net share settlement of equity awards	(27,948)			(362)						(362)
Other comprehensive loss								(7,542)		(7,542)
Net income						14,376				14,376
Balance at March 31, 2020	43,201,056	$	13	$	337,393	$	88,630	$	(10,006)	$	416,030


Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
	Common Stock
	Shares	Amount		Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Other Comprehensive Loss		Total Stockholders' Equity
Balance at December 31, 2018	42,907,326	$	13	$	332,330	$	34,187	$	(181)	$	366,349
Adoption of derivative guidance	—	—		—		(172)		172		—
Stock-based compensation	—	—		829		—		—		829
Vesting of restricted stock units	93,014	—		—		—		—		—
Shares withheld related to net settlement of equity awards	(13,657)	—		(130)		—		—		(130)
Other comprehensive loss	—	—		—		—		(2,098)		(2,098)
Net income	—	—		—		3,482				3,482
Balance at March 31, 2019	42,986,683	$	13	$	330,339	$	37,497	$	(2,107)	$	368,432

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Foundation Building Materials, Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

1. Business and Basis of Presentation

Business

Foundation Building Materials, Inc. (the "Company") is a specialty building products distributor of wallboard, suspended ceiling systems, and metal framing throughout the U.S. and Canada. The Company is based in Santa Ana, California.

Organization

The Company was formed on October 27, 2016 (inception). The initial stockholder of the Company was LSF9 Cypress Parent 2 LLC ("Parent 2"), an affiliate of Lone Star Fund IX (U.S.) L.P., which we refer to with certain of its affiliates and associates (excluding us and other companies it owns as a result of its investment activities), as Lone Star. At the Company's inception, Lone Star held all of the Company's authorized, issued and outstanding shares of common stock.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Reorganization

On February 8, 2017, FBM Alpha LLC (formerly known as LSF9 Cypress Parent, LLC) ("Alpha"), transferred its wholly owned direct subsidiary, Foundation Building Materials Holding Company LLC (formerly known as FBM Beta LLC and LSF9 Cypress Holdings, LLC) ("Holdco"), and indirectly held subsidiary FBM Finance, Inc., to the Company, thereby transferring the business to be indirectly held by the Company.

The Company holds no other operations, cash flows, material assets or liabilities other than the equity interests in Alpha. Alpha holds no other operations, cash flows, material assets or liabilities other than the equity interests in Holdco. Holdco holds no other material assets or liabilities other than the equity interests in FBM Finance, Inc. and Foundation Building Materials, LLC.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") for interim financial information and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation with respect to the interim financial statements, have been included. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for full fiscal years. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2019, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, 2020 (the "2019 10-K").

Reclassification to the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company reclassified the presentation of operating lease payments of $6.6 million, which were previously included in the change in other liabilities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows and are now being presented in a separate line item as a change in operating lease liabilities to conform to the current period presentation. There is no impact on the net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

Foundation Building Materials, Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

2. Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Standards

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework — Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement, which modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements in Topic 820 based on the consideration of costs and benefits to promote the appropriate exercise and discretion by entities when considering fair value measurement disclosures and to clarify that materiality is an appropriate consideration of entities and their auditors when evaluating disclosure requirements. The amendments in this update are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020, and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, which eliminates the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill but rather requires an entity to record an impairment charge based on the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying value over its fair value. This amendment is effective for annual or interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020, and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. This ASU changes the impairment model for most financial assets, requiring the use of an expected loss model that requires entities to estimate the lifetime expected credit loss on financial assets measured at amortized cost. Such credit losses will be recorded as an allowance to offset the amortized cost of the financial asset, resulting in a net presentation of the amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. In addition, credit losses relating to available-for-sale debt securities will now be recorded through an allowance for expected credit losses rather than as a direct write-down to the security. The amendments in this update are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning retained earnings.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04 — Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. The amendments in this update are elective and provide optional expedients and exceptions to GAAP for contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments in this update apply only to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. This guidance is effective beginning on March 12, 2020, and the Company may elect to apply the amendments prospectively through December 31, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance may have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12 — Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, which eliminates certain exceptions related to the approach for intraperiod tax allocation, the methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period and the recognition of deferred tax liabilities for outside basis differences. It also clarifies and simplifies other aspects of the accounting for income taxes. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance may have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Foundation Building Materials, Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

3. Discontinued Operations

On November 1, 2018, the Company completed the sale of its mechanical insulation business (the "Disposed Business") to SPI LLC, an unrelated third party controlled by Dunes Point Capital, for total cash consideration of approximately $122.5 million, and recorded a gain on the sale of $13.7 million, net of taxes. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company recorded a loss on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax of $1.3 million, related to customary purchase price adjustments.

4. Current Expected Credit Losses

The Company has identified accounts receivable and vendor rebates receivable as portfolio segments in accordance with ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326).

Accounts Receivable

The allowance for expected credit losses reflects the Company's estimate of credit exposure. This estimate is based on an assessment of historical write-off experience, aging of receivables, significant individual account credit risk, current economic conditions, and the Company’s expectation of future economic conditions.

The Company’s accounts receivable are primarily from customers in the construction industry located in the United States and Canada. Concentration of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable is limited due to the large number of customers comprising the Company’s customer base. The Company performs credit evaluations of its customers; however, the Company’s policy is generally not to require collateral. As of March 31, 2020, the Company had no significant concentrations of credit risk.

Vendor Rebates Receivable

The Company receives rebates from certain vendors based primarily on the volume of inventory purchases. Throughout the year, the amount of vendor rebates receivable for the periodic programs are recorded when the related inventory is received and in certain circumstances are estimated based upon the expected annual level of purchases. The Company continually revises these estimates to reflect actual rebates earned. Historically, actual vendor rebates have not been materially different from management’s original estimates and have been unrelated to the Company’s inability to collect payment from a vendor.

The change in the allowance for expected credit losses from December 31, 2019 to March 31, 2020, consists of the following (in thousands):


	Allowance for Expected Credit Losses
Balance at December 31, 2019	$	(3,169)
Provision for expected credit losses	(652)
Write-offs	1,630
Recoveries	(21)
Balance at March 31, 2020	$	(2,212)

Foundation Building Materials, Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

5. Right-of-Use ("ROU") Assets and Lease Liabilities

The Company leases the majority of its branch locations and office space and also leases vehicles and equipment for use in its operations. At inception, the Company determines whether an agreement represents a lease and, at commencement, evaluates each lease agreement to determine whether the lease is an operating or finance lease.

These leases do not have significant rent escalations, holidays, concessions, leasehold improvement incentives, or other build-out clauses. The Company elected to adopt the practical expedient to account for both lease and non-lease components as a single lease component.

Certain leases include one or more options to renew. The exercise of lease renewal options is typically at the Company's discretion. The Company regularly evaluates the renewal options and, when the options are reasonably certain of being exercised, they are included in the lease term.

Variable lease costs consist primarily of taxes, insurance, and common area or other maintenance costs for leased facilities and vehicles and equipment, which are paid based on actual costs incurred.

Generally, leases do not provide an implicit rate; therefore, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease commencement date in determining the present value of the lease payments. The Company uses a portfolio approach for determining the incremental borrowing rate based on the applicable lease terms and the current economic environment.

The following table summarizes the Company's operating and finance leases by country as of March 31, 2020 (in thousands):


	March 31, 2020
	United States		Canada		Total
Operating leases:
Real estate ROU assets, gross	$	120,607	$	15,576	$	136,183
Accumulated amortization	(26,651)		(4,127)		(30,778)
Real estate ROU assets, net	$	93,956	$	11,449	$	105,405
Real estate lease liabilities	$	93,665	$	11,562	$	105,227

Vehicle and equipment ROU assets, gross	$	17,481	$	2,492	$	19,973
Accumulated amortization	(3,346)		(332)		(3,678)
Vehicle and equipment ROU assets, net	$	14,135	$	2,160	$	16,295
Vehicle and equipment lease liabilities	$	14,080	$	2,149	$	16,229

Total operating ROU assets, net	$	108,091	$	13,609	$	121,700
Total operating lease liabilities	$	107,745	$	13,711	$	121,456

Finance leases included in property and equipment, net:
Vehicle and equipment ROU assets, gross	$	6,301	$	2,640	$	8,941
Accumulated depreciation	(2,299)		(760)		(3,059)
Total finance ROU assets, net	$	4,002	$	1,880	$	5,882
Total finance lease liabilities	$	4,252	$	2,261	$	6,513

Foundation Building Materials, Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The following table summarizes the Company's operating and finance leases by country as of December 31, 2019 (in thousands):


	December 31, 2019
	United States		Canada		Total
Operating leases:
Real estate ROU assets, gross	$	114,202	$	16,544	$	130,746
Accumulated amortization	(21,337)		(3,406)		(24,743)
Real estate ROU assets, net	$	92,865	$	13,138	$	106,003
Real estate lease liabilities	$	92,319	$	13,240	$	105,559

Vehicle and equipment ROU assets, gross	$	14,665	$	2,751	$	17,416
Accumulated amortization	(2,592)		(265)		(2,857)
Vehicle and equipment ROU assets, net	$	12,073	$	2,486	$	14,559
Vehicle and equipment lease liabilities	$	12,037	$	2,472	$	14,509

Total operating ROU assets, net	$	104,938	$	15,624	$	120,562
Total operating lease liabilities	$	104,356	$	15,712	$	120,068

Finance leases included in property and equipment, net:
Vehicle and equipment ROU assets, gross	$	6,341	$	2,863	$	9,204
Accumulated depreciation	(1,892)		(670)		(2,562)
Total finance ROU assets, net	$	4,449	$	2,193	$	6,642
Total finance lease liabilities	$	4,777	$	2,607	$	7,384

The components of lease cost are as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2020		2019		Income Statement Classification
Operating leases:
Lease cost	$	8,790	$	8,052	Selling, general and administrative expenses
Variable lease cost	1,260		1,053		Selling, general and administrative expenses
Operating lease cost	10,050		9,105
Finance leases:
Amortization of ROU assets	601		668		Depreciation and amortization
Interest on lease liabilities	91		124		Interest expense
Finance lease cost	692		792
Total lease cost	$	10,742	$	9,897

Foundation Building Materials, Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Supplemental cash flow information for leases is as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2020		2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	7,335	$	6,618
Financing cash flows from finance leases	$	678	$	654

Right-of-use-assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Finance leases	$	20	$	185
Operating leases	$	10,152	$	120,555

The weighted-average remaining lease term and weighted-average discount rate for operating and finance leases are as follows:


	March 31, 2020			December 31, 2019
	Operating Leases	Finance Leases	Operating Leases	Finance Leases
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)	5.26	3.04	5.32	3.26
Weighted average discount rate	4.3%	5.2%	4.4%	5.2%

The following table reconciles the undiscounted future lease payments for operating and finance leases to operating and finance lease liabilities recorded on the balance sheet as of March 31, 2020 (in thousands):


	Operating Leases		Finance Leases		Total
2020 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2020)	$	25,028	$	2,108	$	27,136
2021	31,244		2,400		33,644
2022	25,817		1,456		27,273
2023	20,220		921		21,141
2024	13,437		88		13,525
2025 and thereafter	19,925		54		19,979
Total lease payments	135,671		7,027		142,698
Less: amount representing interest	(14,215)		(514)		(14,729)
Total	$	121,456	$	6,513	$	127,969

Current portion of lease liabilities	$	28,636	$	2,502	$	31,138
Long-term portion of lease liabilities	$	92,820	$	4,011	$	96,831

Foundation Building Materials, Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


	Operating Leases		Finance Leases		Total
2020	$	32,257	$	2,908	$	35,165
2021	29,816		2,445		32,261
2022	24,429		1,496		25,925
2023	18,704		976		19,680
2024	11,882		95		11,977
2025 and thereafter	17,730		87		17,817
Total lease payments	134,818		8,007		142,825
Less: amount representing interest	(14,750)		(623)		(15,373)
Total	$	120,068	$	7,384	$	127,452

Current portion of lease liabilities	$	27,689	$	2,618	$	30,307
Long-term portion of lease liabilities	$	92,379	$	4,766	$	97,145

Foundation Building Materials, Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

6. Derivatives and Hedging Activities

The Company uses derivatives to manage selected foreign currency exchange rate risk for its investments in foreign subsidiaries and interest rate risk related to its variable rate debt. The Company documents its risk management strategy and hedge effectiveness at the inception of and during the term of each hedge.

Interest Rate Swap

On January 31, 2019, the Company executed two interest rate swaps for a total notional amount of $310.0 million to fix the LIBOR portion of its interest rate on its variable rate debt at 2.52% through January 31, 2022. There is no significant credit risk associated with the potential failure of any counterparty to perform under the terms of the interest rate swaps.

The interest rate swaps are measured at fair value within the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets either as an asset or a liability. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the fair value of the interest rate swaps was $12.9 million and $6.2 million, respectively, and was recorded in other non-current liabilities.

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recognized a loss of $4.9 million, net of taxes of $1.7 million, in comprehensive income. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company recognized a loss of $2.2 million, net of taxes of $0.8 million, in comprehensive income.

Net Investment Hedge

On May 15, 2019, the Company terminated its foreign currency exchange rate contracts with total notional amounts of approximately $88.0 million. The Company recognized a gain of $2.5 million, net of taxes of $0.8 million, upon termination of the contracts, which was recorded in comprehensive income. On May 15, 2019, the Company entered into new foreign currency exchange rate contracts with total notional amounts of $81.3 million. As of March 31, 2020, the amount of notional foreign currency exchange rate contracts outstanding was approximately $81.3 million. There is no significant credit risk associated with the potential failure of any counterparty to perform under the terms of the foreign currency exchange rate contracts.

The net investment hedge is measured at fair value within the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets either as an asset or a liability. As of March 31, 2020, the fair value of the derivative instrument was $4.5 million and was recorded in other non-current assets. As of December 31, 2019, the fair value of the net investment hedge was $1.4 million and was recorded in other non-current liabilities.

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recognized a gain of $4.4 million, net of taxes of $1.5 million, related to the change in fair value of the net investment hedge, which was recorded in comprehensive income. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company recognized a loss of $1.4 million, net of taxes of $0.5 million, related to the change in fair value of the net investment hedge, which was recorded in comprehensive income.

On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU No. 2017-12, Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities, and reclassified $0.2 million from retained earnings to other comprehensive income related to the cumulative ineffective portion of the net investment hedge.

Foundation Building Materials, Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

7. Acquisitions

The Company accounts for its acquisitions under the acquisition method, and accordingly, the results of operations of acquired entities are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the acquisition date. Acquisition related costs are expensed as incurred. The purchase price is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on estimated fair values at the acquisition date, with the excess of purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired recorded as goodwill. Purchase accounting adjustments associated with the intangible asset valuations have been recorded as of March 31, 2020. The fair value of acquired intangible assets, primarily related to customer relationships, was estimated by applying a discounted cash flow model. That measure is based on significant Level 3 inputs not observable in the market. Key assumptions were developed based on the Company’s historical experience, future projections and comparable market data including future cash flows, long-term growth rates, implied royalty rates, attrition rates and discount rates. The purchase price allocation for the acquisition set forth below is preliminary and subject to adjustment as additional information is obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date.

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company completed the following acquisition:

Insulation Distributors, Inc.

On February 3, 2020, the Company acquired the operations and certain assets of Insulation Distributors, Inc. (“IDI”) with respect to IDI’s two specialty building products branches in Maryland, for a total purchase price of $8.6 million. This acquisition is not considered material.

The following table summarizes the estimated fair value of the assets acquired as of the acquisition date (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Assets acquired:
Accounts receivable	$	4,210
Inventories	2,228
Property and equipment	1,810
Other assets	18
Intangible assets	372
Total assets acquired	$	8,638

Goodwill and intangible assets recognized from asset acquisitions are expected to be tax deductible. Generally, the most significant intangible asset acquired is customer relationships. The Company's acquisitions are generally subject to working capital adjustments; however, the Company does not expect any such adjustments to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. Any adjustments to the purchase price allocation of this acquisition will be made as soon as practicable but no later than one year from the acquisition date. The pro forma impact of the acquisition was not presented as the acquisition was not considered material to the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Foundation Building Materials, Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

8. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The change in goodwill from December 31, 2019 to March 31, 2020, consists of the following (in thousands):


	Carrying Value
Balance at December 31, 2019	$	495,724
Goodwill acquired	—
Purchase price allocation adjustments from prior periods	89
Impact of foreign currency exchange rates	(2,745)
Balance at March 31, 2020	$	493,068

Identifiable intangible assets that are separable and have determinable useful lives are valued separately and amortized over their benefit period. The following is the gross carrying value and accumulated amortization of the Company’s identifiable intangible assets as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (in thousands):


	March 31, 2020										December 31, 2019
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
Tradenames	$	15,980	$	(14,348)	$	1,632	$	15,980	$	(13,563)	$	2,417
Customer relationships	266,577		(166,757)		99,820		267,781		(156,337)		111,444
	$	282,557	$	(181,105)	$	101,452	$	283,761	$	(169,900)	$	113,861

On January 1, 2019, the Company reclassified certain other intangible assets related to real estate leases to right-of-use assets in accordance with the applicable transition guidance in ASC 840, the predecessor to ASU No. 2016-02 — Leases (Topic 842).

The weighted average amortization period of these intangible assets in the aggregate is 3.8 years.

9. Long-Term Debt

Debt consists of the following as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (in thousands):


	March 31, 2020		December 31, 2019
2018 Term Loan Facility	$	444,375	$	445,500
Unamortized deferred financing and issuance costs - term loan	(6,083)		(6,367)
2018 Revolving Credit Facility	235,000		89,000
Unamortized deferred financing costs - revolving credit facility	(3,420)		(3,677)
	$	669,872	$	524,456

Foundation Building Materials, Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

2018 Term Loan Facility

On August 13, 2018, the Company entered into a credit agreement by and among Alpha, Holdco, Royal Bank of Canada, as administrative agent and collateral agent, and the lenders party thereto (the “2018 Term Loan Facility”). The 2018 Term Loan Facility provides senior secured debt financing in an aggregate principal amount of $450.0 million and the right, at the Company’s option, to request additional tranches of term loans. Availability of such additional tranches of term loans will be subject to the absence of any default, and, among other things, the receipt of commitments by existing or additional financial institutions. Borrowings under the 2018 Term Loan Facility will bear interest at Holdco’s option at either (a) LIBOR determined rate by reference to the costs of funds for United States dollar deposits for the interest period relevant to such borrowing adjusted for certain additional costs, which shall be no less than 0.00%, plus an applicable margin of 3.25% (or 3.00% if the first lien net leverage ratio (as defined in the 2018 Term Loan Facility) is no greater than 4.00 to 1.00), or (b) a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (i) the prime commercial lending rate published by Royal Bank of Canada as its “prime rate,” (ii) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50% and (iii) one-month LIBOR plus 1.0%, plus an applicable margin of 2.25% (or 2.00% if the first lien net leverage ratio is no greater than 4.00 to 1.00). The Company is required to make scheduled quarterly payments in an aggregate annual amount equal to 0.25% of the aggregate principal amount of the initial term loans made on August 13, 2018, with the balance due on August 13, 2025, seven years after the closing date for the initial term loans (as defined in the 2018 Term Loan Facility).

Obligations under the 2018 Term Loan Facility are secured by a first priority lien on all Term Priority Collateral (as defined in the 2018 Term Loan Facility) and a second priority lien on all ABL Priority Collateral (as defined in the 2018 Term Loan Facility).

The 2018 Term Loan Facility contains a number of covenants that are subject to certain exceptions, restrict Alpha’s ability and the ability of its subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends on its equity securities or redeem, repurchase or retire its equity securities or other indebtedness, make investments, loans and acquisitions, create restrictions on the payment of dividends or other amounts to the Company from its restricted subsidiaries, engage in transactions with its affiliates, sell assets, including equity securities of its subsidiaries, alter the business it conducts, consolidate or merge and incur liens.

2018 Revolving Credit Facility

On August 13, 2018, Alpha, Holdco, as the lead borrower, the additional U.S. borrowers party thereto from time to time, the Canadian borrowers party thereto from time to time (collectively, the “ABL Borrowers”), the lenders party thereto from time to time, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent (the “ABL Agent”), and the other agents party thereto, entered into the ABL Credit Agreement (the “2018 ABL Credit Agreement”), including the exhibits and schedules thereto (collectively, the “2018 Revolving Credit Facility”).

The 2018 Revolving Credit Facility provides for senior secured revolving credit financing, including a United States revolving credit facility of initially up to $375.0 million (the “United States Revolving Credit Facility”), a Canadian revolving credit subfacility of initially up to $75.0 million (the “Canadian Revolving Credit Subfacility”) and a “first-in-last-out” (“FILO”) subfacility in an amount of up to $25.0 million in amortizing loans (the “FILO Subfacility”), subject, in each case, to availability under the respective borrowing bases for each facility. On November 9, 2018, the Company terminated the $25.0 million FILO Subfacility. The aggregate amount of the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility is $375.0 million.

The 2018 Revolving Credit Facility includes a letter of credit subfacility, which permits up to $10.0 million of letters of credit under the United States Revolving Credit Facility (which may be denominated in United States dollars) and up to the dollar equivalent of $5.0 million of letters of credit under the Canadian Revolving Credit Subfacility (which may be denominated in Canadian dollars or United States dollars). In addition, pursuant to the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility, up to $50.0 million in the case of the United States Revolving Credit Facility, and $10.0 million in the case of the Canadian Revolving Credit Subfacility, may be short-term borrowings upon same-day notice. The 2018 Revolving Credit Facility is scheduled to mature on August 13, 2023.

Foundation Building Materials, Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The amount of available credit for each of the United States Revolving Credit Facility and the Canadian Revolving Credit Subfacility changes every month, depending on the amount of eligible trade accounts, eligible credit card receivables, eligible inventory, eligible qualifying equipment and eligible cash the United States and Canadian loan parties have available to serve as collateral. Generally, each of the United States Revolving Credit Facility and the Canadian Revolving Credit Subfacility is limited to the sum of (a) 85% of eligible trade accounts (as defined in the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility), plus (b) 90% of eligible credit card accounts (as defined in the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility), plus (c) the lesser of (i) 75% of the value of the eligible inventory (as defined in the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility) and (ii) 85% of the net orderly liquidation value of the eligible inventory, plus (d) the lesser of (i) 85% of the net orderly liquidation value of eligible qualifying equipment and (ii) the amount obtained by multiplying (A) the amount obtained by dividing (x) the amount set forth in clause (c)(i) above by (y) the net book value of all eligible qualifying equipment as of the most recent annual appraisal, by (B) the net book value of eligible qualifying equipment (subject to amounts contributed to the borrowing base pursuant to this clause (d) being capped at the lesser of $50.0 million and 15% of the loan limit (as defined in the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility)), plus (e) eligible cash (as defined in the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility), minus (f) any eligible reserves on the borrowing base (as defined in the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility). Available credit for each tranche is calculated separately, and the borrowing base components are subject to customary reserves and eligibility criteria.

Borrowings under the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility bear interest, at the Company’s option, at either an alternate base rate or Canadian prime rate, as applicable, plus an applicable margin (ranging from 0.25% to 0.75% pursuant to a grid based on average excess availability) or the LIBOR or Canadian CDOR rate (as defined in the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility), as applicable, plus an applicable margin (ranging from 1.25% to 1.75% pursuant to a grid based on average excess availability). In addition to paying interest on outstanding principal under the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility, the ABL Borrowers are required to pay a commitment fee in respect of the unutilized commitments under the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility ranging from 0.250% to 0.375% per annum and determined based on average utilization of the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility (increasing when utilization is low and decreasing when utilization is high).

As long as commitments are outstanding under the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility, the Company is subject to certain restrictions under the facility if the Company’s Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA to debt ratio (the “Total Net Leverage Ratio”) exceeds a certain total. The Total Net Leverage Ratio is defined as the ratio of Consolidated Total Debt to the aggregate amount of Consolidated EBITDA for the Relevant Reference Period (as such terms are defined in the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility). Consolidated Total Debt is defined in the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility and is generally calculated as an amount equal to the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all third-party debt for borrowed money, unreimbursed drawings under letters of credit, capital lease obligations and third-party debt obligations evidenced by notes or similar instruments on a consolidated basis and determined in accordance with GAAP, subject to certain exclusions. Consolidated EBITDA is defined in the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility and is calculated in a similar manner to the Company’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, except that the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility permits pro forma adjustments in order to give effect to, among other things, the pro forma results of the Company’s acquisitions as if the Company had owned such acquired companies for the entirety of the Relevant Reference Period. These pro forma adjustments give effect to all acquisitions consummated in the four quarters ended March 31, 2020, as though they had been consummated on the first day of the first quarter for the four quarters ended March 31, 2020. The 2018 Revolving Credit Facility requires the Company to maintain a Total Net Leverage Ratio no greater than 6.00:1.00 to incur additional junior lien and unsecured indebtedness.

As of March 31, 2020, the Company had $235.0 million of outstanding borrowings and $140.0 million of available aggregate undrawn borrowing capacity under the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility. The weighted average interest rate for borrowings under the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was 2.7%.

Deferred Financing and Debt Issuance Costs

Unamortized deferred financing and debt issuance costs as of March 31, 2020, were $9.5 million, of which $6.1 million was included in long-term portion of term loan, net, and $3.4 million for the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility was included in other long-term assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Unamortized deferred financing and debt issuance costs as of December 31, 2019 were $10.0 million, of which $6.4 million was included in long-term portion of term loan, net, and $3.6 million for the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility was included in other long-term assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

As of March 31, 2020, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants under the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility and the 2018 Term Loan Facility.

Foundation Building Materials, Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

10. Tax Receivable Agreement

In connection with the Company's initial public offering ("IPO"), the Company entered into a tax receivable agreement ("TRA") with Parent 2 that provides for the payment by the Company to Parent 2 of 90% of the amount of cash savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. income tax that the Company realizes (or in some circumstances is deemed to realize) as a result of the utilization of the Company's and the Company’s subsidiaries’ (a) depreciation and amortization deductions, (b) net operating losses, (c) tax credits and (d) certain other tax attributes, and any offset to taxable income and gain or increase to taxable loss, resulting from the tax basis the Company had in its assets at the consummation of the IPO, At the end of each reporting period, any changes in the Company's estimate of the liability will be recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as a component of other income (expense). The timing and amount of future tax benefits associated with the TRA are subject to change, and future payments may be required which could be materially different from the current estimated liability. The TRA will remain in effect until all tax benefits have been used or expired, unless the TRA is terminated early.

As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the TRA liability balance was $89.5 million and $117.4 million, respectively. The first TRA payment was made in January 2019 for $16.7 million. The second TRA payment was made in January 2020 for $27.9 million and was reflected as a current liability as of December 31, 2019.

11. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Accumulated other comprehensive loss consists of cumulative unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized changes in fair value on certain derivative instruments. For the year ended December 31, 2019, $0.2 million was reclassified from retained earnings to other comprehensive income as a result of the adoption of ASU No. 2017-12, Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities, related to the cumulative ineffective portion of the net investment hedge.

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2020, are as follows (in thousands):


	Foreign Currency Translation Gains (Losses)		Unrealized Loss on Derivatives, Net of Taxes		Total
Balance at December 31, 2019	$	848	$	(3,312)	$	(2,464)
Other comprehensive loss	(7,043)		(499)		(7,542)
Balance at March 31, 2020	$	(6,195)	$	(3,811)	$	(10,006)

12. Contingencies

The Company is involved in certain legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company regularly assesses such matters to determine the degree of probability that the Company will incur a material loss as a result of such matters as well as the range of possible loss. An estimated loss contingency is accrued in the Company’s financial statements if it is probable the Company will incur a loss and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The Company reviews all claims, proceedings and investigations at least quarterly and establishes or adjusts any accruals for such matters to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, advice of legal counsel and other information and events pertaining to a particular matter. All legal costs associated with such matters are expensed as incurred. Because of uncertainties related to pending actions, the Company is currently unable to predict the ultimate outcome of such legal actions, and, with respect to any legal action where no liability has been accrued, to make a meaningful estimate of the reasonably possible loss or range of loss that could result from an adverse outcome.

Historically, the claims, proceedings and investigations brought against the Company, individually and in the aggregate, have not had a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows of the Company. In February 2020, the Company received a one-time class action legal settlement of $8.6 million. The Company does not expect to receive any further payments as a result of this settlement. As of March 31, 2020, there were no proceedings or litigation involving the Company that management believes would have a material adverse impact on its business, financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Foundation Building Materials, Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

13. Fair Value Measurements

The Company’s financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, derivative instruments, accounts payable, long-term debt and accrued liabilities. The carrying value of the Company’s trade receivables, accounts payable, the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility and accrued liabilities approximates fair value due to their short-term maturity. The Company may adjust the carrying amount of certain nonfinancial assets to fair value on a non-recurring basis when they are impaired.

The estimated carrying amount and fair value of the Company’s financial instruments and other assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2020, is as follows (in thousands):


	Fair Value Measurements as of March 31, 2020
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Fair Value
Recurring:
Non-current assets and liabilities
Derivative assets (Note 6)	$	—	$	4,508	$	—	$	4,508
Derivative liabilities (Note 6)	$	—	$	(12,851)	$	—	$	(12,851)


	Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2019
	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total Fair Value
Recurring:
Non-current liabilities
Derivative liabilities (Note 6)	$	—	$	(7,649)	$	—	$	(7,649)

The fair value of derivative assets and liabilities is determined using quantitative models that utilize multiple market inputs including interest rates and exchange rates to generate continuous yield or pricing curves and volatility factors to value the position. A majority of market inputs is actively quoted and can be validated through external sources, including brokers, market transactions and third-party pricing services. The fair value of derivative assets and liabilities includes adjustments for market liquidity, counterparty credit quality and other instrument-specific factors, where appropriate. In addition, the Company incorporates within its fair value measurements a valuation adjustment to reflect the credit risk associated with the net position. Positions are netted by counterparties, and fair value for net long exposures is adjusted for counterparty credit risk while the fair value for net short exposures is adjusted for the Company’s own credit risk.

14. Income Taxes

Income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, was $5.3 million and $2.0 million, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company's effective tax rates were 26.8% and 29.8%, respectively. The variance from the statutory federal tax rate of 21.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2020, was primarily due to state taxes and non-deductible items, partially offset by a benefit recorded under the Foreign Derived Intangible Income provisions. The variance from the statutory federal tax rate of 21.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2019, was primarily due to state taxes, an unfavorable tax charge associated with stock-based compensation recorded as a discrete item, and foreign rate differential.

Foundation Building Materials, Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

15. Segments

Segment information is presented in accordance with ASC 280, Segment Reporting, which establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments. It also establishes standards for related disclosures about customers, products and geographic areas. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise that engage in business activities that earn revenues, incur expenses and prepare separate financial information that is evaluated regularly by the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM") in order to allocate resources and assess performance. Resources are allocated and performance is assessed by the CODM.

Based on the provisions of ASC 280, the Company has defined its operating segment by considering management structure and product offerings. This evaluation resulted in one reportable segment.

Revenues are attributed to each country based on the location in which sales originate and in which assets are located. The Company generates the majority of its revenue in the United States with the remainder being generated in Canada. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, 90.5% and 9.5% of the Company's revenue was generated in the United States and Canada, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, 90.6% and 9.4% of the Company's revenue was generated in the United States and Canada, respectively.

The following table sets forth property, plant and equipment, right-of-use assets, goodwill and intangibles by geographic area (in thousands):


	March 31, 2020		December 31, 2019
Property, plant and equipment, net
United States	$	141,045	$	135,907
Canada	13,402		14,281
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$	154,447	$	150,188
Right-of-use assets, net
United States	$	108,091	$	104,938
Canada	13,609		15,624
Total right-of-use assets, net	$	121,700	$	120,562
Goodwill
United States	$	463,298	$	463,208
Canada	29,770		32,516
Total goodwill	$	493,068	$	495,724
Intangibles, net
United States	$	91,802	$	102,563
Canada	9,650		11,298
Total intangibles, net	$	101,452	$	113,861

Foundation Building Materials, Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

The Company’s net sales by major product line are as follows (dollars in thousands):


	Three Months Ended March 31,												Change
	2020						2019				$		%

Wallboard	$	202,268	38.6	%	$	202,914	39.4	%	$	(646)	(0.3)	%
Suspended ceiling systems	98,506		18.8	%	88,996		17.3	%	9,510		10.7	%
Metal framing	93,334		17.8	%	99,251		19.3	%	(5,917)		(6.0)	%
Complementary and other products	130,150		24.8	%	123,711		24.0	%	6,439		5.2	%
Total net sales	$	524,258	100.0	%	$	514,872	100.0	%	$	9,386	1.8	%

16. Other Current Liabilities

The balance in other current liabilities consists of the following (in thousands):


	March 31, 2020		December 31, 2019
Accrued expenses	$	2,989	$	5,652
Accrued interest	342		74
Accrued other	9,311		12,831
Total other current liabilities	$	12,642	$	18,557

17. Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Basic earnings (loss) per share represents net income (loss) for the period divided by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period.

The following are the number of shares of common stock used to compute the basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for each period:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2020	2019
Weighted average shares used in basic computations	43,045,692	42,932,024
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock units	497,127	12,805
Weighted average shares used in diluted computations	43,542,819	42,944,829

For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, there were 960,191 and 628,220 shares, respectively, not included in the computation of diluted weighted average shares because their effect would have been antidilutive.

Foundation Building Materials, Inc.

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

18. Subsequent Events

The recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020 (the “COVID-19 Pandemic”), has led to adverse impacts on the United States and global economies and created uncertainty regarding potential impacts to the Company’s supply chain, operations, and customer demand. The COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted and could further impact the Company’s operations and the operations of the Company’s customers and vendors as a result of quarantines, branch closures, and travel and logistics restrictions. The extent to which the COVID-19 Pandemic impacts the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including, but not limited to the duration, spread, severity, and impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Company’s customers, suppliers, and vendors and the remedial actions and stimulus measures adopted by local and federal governments, and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume. The Company continues to monitor and evaluate the impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic with regards to its supply chain, operations, and customer demand. Even after the COVID-19 Pandemic has subsided, the Company may continue to experience adverse impacts to its business as a result of any economic recession or depression that has occurred or may occur in the future. Therefore, the Company cannot reasonably estimate the impact at this time.

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following is a discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations as of and for the periods presented below. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the "Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements" and notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. This section and other parts of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statement. We have made these statements in reliance on the safe harbor created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (set forth in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act). In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "anticipates," "believes," "could," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "may," "plans," "potential," "predicts," "projects," "should," "will," "would" or the negative or similar expressions. All of our forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those that we are expecting, including:

•the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020, or the COVID-19 Pandemic;

•the length and severity of the recent COVID-19 Pandemic and its impact on the global economy, our business, operations and financial results;

•the impact of cost-saving initiatives on our financial and liquidity position;

•federal, state and local government initiatives to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, including additional restrictions on business activities, "shelter-in-place" orders and other restrictions;

•our ability to qualify as an essential business or service under state, county or local orders;

•the timing, amount and availability of economic stimulus or other initiatives by federal, state or provincial governments;

•our ability to effectively manage any downturns in the new commercial construction market, the commercial repair and remodel market and the new residential construction market;

•our ability to effectively manage any changes in economic, political and social conditions;

•fluctuating demand for the products and services we offer;

•our ability to effectively compete in a highly competitive industry;

•our ability to realize the anticipated financial and strategic goals of future acquisitions or investments, including the identification of acquisition targets and the integration and performance of acquired stores and businesses, including integration of financial systems;

•our ability to achieve the intended benefits of our recent acquisitions, including the realization of synergies;

•a diversion of management’s attention from ongoing business concerns to matters related to acquisitions we may make in the future or the integration of previous acquisitions;

•our ability to maintain our existing contractual and business relationships;

•the change in any exclusive rights or relationships we have with suppliers that provide us access to leading brands;

•a material disruption at our suppliers’ facilities due to weather, environmental incidents, transportation disruption, natural disasters or public health emergencies such as the COVID-19 Pandemic and other operational problems;

•the effects of any changes in environmental, health and safety laws and regulations on our operations and liquidity;

•our ability to attract and retain key management personnel and other talent required for our business;

•our exposure to legal claims and proceedings related to our business;

•our ability to manage the impact of debt and equity financing transactions;

•our ability to generate a sufficient amount of cash to service our indebtedness and fund our operations;

•our ability to operate our business under agreements governing our indebtedness containing financial covenants and other restrictions;

•the effects of and ability to continue incurring a substantial amount of indebtedness under our asset-based lending credit facility and our term loan facility;

•the volatility of the trading price of our common stock;

•our relationship, and actual and potential conflicts of interest, with our majority shareholder; and

•additional factors discussed under the sections entitled "Risk Factors," and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" as well as in the other reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC.

The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are based on historical performance and management’s current plans, estimates and expectations in light of information currently available to us and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we have anticipated. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global, regional or

local political, economic, business, competitive, market, regulatory, public health and other factors, many of which are beyond our control, as well as the other factors described in Item 1A. Risk Factors in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, filed with the SEC on February 25, 2020, or the 2019 10-K, as updated by our subsequent filings with the SEC. Additional factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may also emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. Comparisons of results for current and any prior periods are not intended to express any future trends or indications of future performance, unless expressed as such, and should only be viewed as historical data. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove to be incorrect, our actual results may vary in material respects from what we may have expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on any of our forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q speaks only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these disclaimers.

Overview

We are one of the largest specialty building products distributors of wallboard and suspended ceiling systems in the United States and Canada. Since 2013, we have completed more than 35 acquisitions and have over 175 branches and 30,000 SKUs.

We have a national operating model supported by local market expertise and an entrepreneurial, customer-centric culture. Our strong national brand and acquisition expertise have established us as the distributor of choice for leading suppliers, and we have over 25,000 customers across construction-related end markets. We believe we are able to maintain our local market excellence due to our longstanding customer relationships, dependable service and market-specific product offerings that cater to local market trends and preferences.

Factors and Trends Affecting Our Business and Results of Operations

See Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, in the 2019 10-K for a discussion of the general and specific factors and trends affecting our business and results of operations, which include general economic conditions, new non-residential construction, new residential construction, non-residential repair and remodel construction, volume, costs and pricing programs.

The COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact on our Business

The uncertain macroeconomic environment created by the COVID-19 Pandemic has had and will continue to have a significant, adverse impact on our business. As of the date of this filing, significant uncertainty exists concerning the magnitude of the impact and duration of the disruption, and we are unable to determine or predict the overall impact the COVID-19 Pandemic will have on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. The following events related to the COVID-19 Pandemic have resulted and will result in lost or delayed revenue to our company:

•limitations on the ability of manufacturers to produce the products we sell;

•limitations on the ability of our suppliers to meet delivery requirements and commitments;

•limitations on the ability of our employees to perform their work;

•limitations imposed by local, state or federal orders affecting our ability to operate;

•limitations on the ability of freight carriers to deliver our products to us and our customers;

•limitations on the ability of our customers to conduct their business and purchase our products and services;

•delays in starting construction jobs, temporary closure of jobsites or cancellation of jobs;

•disruptions to our customers’ supply chains or purchasing; and

•limitations on the ability of our customers to pay us on a timely basis.

We continue to operate the vast majority of our branches throughout the United States and Canada, taking safety precautions based on recommendations from federal, state and local authorities. We continue to operate as part of an “Essential Critical Infrastructure Sector” in many states. In a select number of states, including Washington, California, Michigan, New Jersey, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, stronger restrictions are or have been in place, and the Company has experienced more significant year over year headwinds and has not seen the typical seasonal improvement.

We will continue to actively monitor the disruption caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, and may take further actions that alter our business operations as may be required by federal, state or local authorities or that we determine are in the best interests of our employees, customers, suppliers and stockholders. We furloughed approximately 450 employees in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, but as of May 8, 2020, approximately 250 employees have returned to work. Other than the furloughs, we have not seen any material changes to our workforce due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. We may take further actions in the future as the situation develops.

We entered the COVID-19 Pandemic with a strong balance sheet and have taken steps to enhance our financial flexibility. In March 2020, in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we drew $120.0 million from our 2018 Revolving Credit Facility to provide financial flexibility and liquidity due to volatile financial market conditions. The additional steps we have taken to maintain cash flow include:

•delaying or reducing capital expenditures that are not anticipated to impact near-term business;

•deferring or limiting non-essential operating expenses;

•reduced salaries for exempt employees led by voluntary salary reductions by certain members of our senior

management team, including a 50% salary reduction for our Chief Executive Officer;

•reduced independent board member compensation by 50%;

•optimizing all areas of working capital;

•restricted hiring, deferred wage increases and reduced other employer-related costs;

•furloughed team members associated with temporary branch closures; and

•temporarily suspended acquisition-related activity.

We do not anticipate any issues servicing our debt and do not expect to need additional borrowings in the second quarter of 2020. As of April 30, 2020, we have cash on hand of approximately $87 million and approximately $205 million of remaining borrowing capacity under our 2018 Revolving Credit Facility.

We estimate the negative impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic to our base business net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2020, was between $14.0 million and $18.0 million across all product lines. This historical estimate is a management estimate only based on the information available as of the date of this filing. We did not record any asset impairments, inventory charges or provision for expected credit losses related to the COVID-19 Pandemic during the first quarter of 2020, but future events may require such charges, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or liquidity.

First Quarter Update

Financial Results

We reported net sales of $524.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, an increase of $9.4 million, or 1.8%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2019. Our gross margin for the three months ended March 31, 2020, was 30.9% compared to 29.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2019, due to improved profitability across our wallboard, metal framing, and complementary and other products lines driven by our ongoing pricing and purchasing initiatives.

2020 Acquisitions

We supplement our organic growth strategy with selective acquisitions. As noted above, we have temporarily suspended our acquisition activity in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Since January 2020 through the date of this filing, we have completed one acquisition, which resulted in the addition of two branches. See Note 7, Acquisitions, to the condensed consolidated financial statements. In executing our acquisition strategy and integrating acquired companies, we focus on the cost savings we can achieve through combined procurement and pricing programs and brand consolidation. The acquisition contributed $3.9 million to net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2020.

Acquisitions

Effective Date of Acquisition

Branch Locations

# of Branches Acquired

Insulation Distributors, Inc.

February 3, 2020

Maryland

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

The following table summarizes certain consolidated financial information related to our operating results for the periods indicated:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2020						2019
(dollars in thousands)
Statements of operations data
Net sales	$	524,258	100.0	%	$	514,872	100.0	%
Cost of goods sold	362,100		69.1	%	361,912		70.3	%
Gross profit	162,158		30.9	%	152,960		29.7	%
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses	123,097		23.5	%	117,230		22.8	%
Depreciation and amortization	19,219		3.7	%	20,342		4.0	%
Total operating expenses	142,316		27.2	%	137,572		26.8	%
Income from operations	19,842		3.7	%	15,388		2.9	%
Interest expense	(7,733)		(1.5)	%	(8,556)		(1.7)	%
Gain on legal settlement	8,556		1.6	%	—		—	%
Other (expense) income, net	(1,022)		(0.2)	%	41		—	%
Income before income taxes	19,643		3.6	%	6,873		1.2	%
Income tax expense	5,267		1.0	%	2,045		0.4	%
Income from continuing operations	14,376		2.6	%	4,828		0.8	%
Loss on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax	—		—	%	(1,346)		(0.3)	%
Net income	$	14,376	2.6	%	$	3,482	0.5	%

Our net sales by major product line, gross profit and gross margin, are as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31,															Change
	2020								2019					$		%
(dollars in thousands)
Wallboard	$	202,268		38.6	%	$	202,914		39.4	%	$	(646)		(0.3)	%
Suspended ceiling systems	98,506			18.8	%	88,996			17.3	%	9,510			10.7	%
Metal framing	93,334			17.8	%	99,251			19.3	%	(5,917)			(6.0)	%
Complementary and other products	130,150			24.8	%	123,711			24.0	%	6,439			5.2	%
Total net sales	$	524,258		100.0	%	$	514,872		100.0	%	$	9,386		1.8	%
Total gross profit	$	162,158				$	152,960				$	9,198		6.0	%
Total gross margin	30.9		%			29.7		%			1.2		%

Net Sales

Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2020, were $524.3 million compared to $514.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, representing an increase of $9.4 million, or 1.8%. There was one more business day in the current period as compared to the prior period. Average daily net sales increased 0.2% over the prior period. Net sales from base business decreased $1.5 million compared to the prior period, and average daily base business net sales decreased by 1.9% over the prior period. Net sales from acquired branches and existing branches that were strategically combined contributed $10.9 million of the net sales increase. The decrease in our base business net sales was primarily driven by reduced business due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The change in our base business net sales was also driven by the following factors:

•a decrease in wallboard net sales of $3.0 million, or 1.5%, due to a decrease in average selling price and product mix of 1.4%, and a decrease in wallboard unit volume of 0.1%. On an average daily net sales basis, wallboard decreased by 3.1%, driven by an average daily unit volume decrease of 1.6%;

•an increase in suspended ceiling systems net sales of $4.1 million, or 4.8%. On an average daily net sales basis, suspended ceiling systems increased by 3.1% despite the COVID-19 Pandemic due to an increase in average selling price and product mix;

•a decrease in metal framing net sales of $6.6 million, or 6.9%. On an average daily net sales basis, metal framing decreased by 8.4%. The decrease in metal framing net sales was primarily due to lower steel pricing related to the supply and demand pricing dynamics in the steel industry; and

•an increase in complementary and other products net sales of $3.9 million, or 3.3%. On an average daily net sales basis, complementary and other products increased by 1.7% despite the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The table below highlights net sales from our base business and acquired and combined branches:


	Three Months Ended March 31,						Change
	2020		2019		$		%
(dollars in thousands)
Base business ⁽¹⁾	$	493,377	$	494,918	$	(1,541)	(0.3)	%
Acquired and combined⁽²⁾	30,881		19,954		10,927		54.8	%
Net sales	$	524,258	$	514,872	$	9,386	1.8	%
⁽¹⁾Represents net sales from branches that were owned by us since January 1, 2019, and branches that were opened by us during such period.
⁽²⁾ Represents branches acquired and combined after January 1, 2019, primarily as a result of our strategic combination of branches.

The table below highlights our changes in base business net sales and net sales from branches acquired and combined by major product line:


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2019		Base Business Net Sales Change		Acquired and Combined Net Sales Change		Three Months Ended March 31, 2020		Total Net Sales % Change		Base Business Net Sales % Change⁽¹⁾		Acquired and Combined Net Sales % Change⁽²⁾
(dollars in thousands)
Wallboard	$	202,914	$	(2,974)	$	2,328	$	202,268	(0.3)	%	(1.5)	%	30.4	%
Suspended ceiling systems	88,996		4,117		5,393		98,506		10.7	%	4.8	%	210.1	%
Metal framing	99,251		(6,616)		699		93,334		(6.0)	%	(6.9)	%	18.0	%
Complementary and other products	123,711		3,932		2,507		130,150		5.2	%	3.3	%	42.9	%
Net sales	$	514,872	$	(1,541)	$	10,927	$	524,258	1.8	%	(0.3)	%	54.8	%
Average daily net sales⁽³⁾	$	8,173	$	(147)	$	166	$	8,192	0.2	%	(1.9)	%	52.3	%
⁽¹⁾Represents base business net sales change as a percentage of base business net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2019.
⁽²⁾Represents acquired and combined as a percentage of acquired and combined net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2019.
⁽³⁾The number of business days for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, were 64 and 63, respectively.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2020, was $162.2 million compared to $153.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, representing an increase of $9.2 million, or 6.0%. Gross profit increased due to an expansion of our gross margin and an increase in sales from acquisitions.

Gross margin for the three months ended March 31, 2020, was 30.9% compared to 29.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The increase in gross margin was primarily due to improved profitability across our wallboard, metal framing, and complementary and other products lines driven by our ongoing pricing and purchasing initiatives.

Selling, General & Administrative ("SG&A") Expenses

SG&A expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2020, were $123.1 million compared to $117.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, representing an increase of $5.9 million, or 5.0%. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses were 23.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to 22.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The increase in SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to loss of sales leverage resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic, our continued investment in various company-wide initiatives and higher labor costs.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization for the three months ended March 31, 2020, was $19.2 million compared to $20.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, representing a decrease of $1.1 million, or 5.5%.

Interest Expense

Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020, was $7.7 million compared to $8.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, representing a decrease of $0.8 million, or 9.6%. The decrease is primarily due to lower variable interest rates on outstanding debt.

Gain on Legal Settlement

In February 2020, the Company received a one-time class action legal settlement of $8.6 million. The Company does not expect to receive any further payments as a result of this settlement.

Other (Expense) Income, Net

Other (expense) income, net for the three months ended March 31, 2020, was an expense of $1.0 million, compared to income of $0.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. Other (expense) income, net consists primarily of foreign currency transaction gains and losses.

Income Taxes

The difference in the effective tax rates between periods is due primarily to recording a benefit under the Foreign Derived Intangible Income provisions during the three months ended March 31, 2020, and an unfavorable tax charge associated with stock-based compensation recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2019.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Summary

We depend on cash flow from operations, cash on hand and funds available under our 2018 Revolving Credit Facility, and, in the future, we may depend on other debt financings permitted under the terms of the 2018 Term Loan Facility and the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility, and equity financings to finance our acquisition strategy, working capital needs and capital expenditures. We believe these sources of funds will be adequate to meet our debt service requirements and provide cash, as required, to support our strategy, ongoing operations, capital expenditures, lease obligations and working capital for at least the next 12 months. We believe our financial resources, along with managing discretionary expenses, will allow us to manage the anticipated impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on our business operations for the foreseeable future, which will include reduced sales and net income levels for the Company. We are reducing spending more broadly across the Company, only proceeding with operating and capital spending that is critical. We have restricted hiring and reduced discretionary spending. The challenges posed by the COVID-19 Pandemic on our business are evolving rapidly. Consequently, we will continue to evaluate our financial position in light of future developments, particularly those relating to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

We cannot ensure that we will be able to obtain future debt or equity financings adequate for our future cash requirements on commercially reasonable terms or at all. The tax receivable agreement, or TRA, we are a party to may also have a negative impact on our liquidity if, among other things, payments we make under the TRA exceed the actual cash savings we and our subsidiaries realize in respect of the tax benefits covered by the TRA after we have paid our taxes and other obligations. In addition, as a result of either an early termination of the TRA or a change of control, we could be required to make payments under the TRA that exceed our actual cash savings under the TRA. In these situations, our obligations under the TRA could have a substantial, negative impact on our liquidity and could have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing, among other things, our capital expenditures and acquisitions.

If our cash flows and capital resources are insufficient to fund our debt service obligations, we may be forced to reduce or delay additional acquisitions, future investments and capital expenditures, seek additional capital, restructure or refinance our indebtedness, or sell our assets. Significant delays in our ability to finance acquisitions or capital expenditures may materially and adversely affect our future sales prospects. In addition, we cannot ensure that we will be able to refinance any of our indebtedness, including the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility and 2018 Term Loan Facility, on commercially reasonable terms or at all. Our ability to restructure or refinance our indebtedness will depend on the condition of the capital markets, which are currently volatile, and our financial condition at such time. Our TRA requires that after Lone Star no longer controls us, any future senior debt document that refinances or replaces our existing indebtedness must permit our subsidiaries to make dividends to us, without any conditions, to the extent required for us to make payments under the TRA, unless Lone Star otherwise consents. At the time of any such potential refinancing, it may not be possible to include this term in such senior debt documents, and, as a result, we may require Lone Star’s consent to complete such a refinancing. In addition, the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility and 2018 Term Loan Facility restrict our ability to enter into certain asset sales transactions. We may not be able to consummate those asset sales to raise capital or sell assets at prices that we believe are fair, and proceeds that we do receive may not be adequate to meet any debt service obligations then due.

In March 2020, in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we drew $120.0 million from our 2018 Revolving Credit Facility to provide financial flexibility and liquidity due to volatile financial market conditions. As of March 31, 2020, we had $235.0 million of outstanding borrowings and $140.0 million of available aggregate undrawn borrowing capacity under the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility.

See Note 9, Long-Term Debt, to the condensed consolidated financial statements for more information about the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility and 2018 Term Loan Facility.

As long as commitments are outstanding under the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility, we are subject to certain restrictions under the facility if our Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA to debt ratio, or the Total Net Leverage Ratio, exceeds a certain ratio. The Total Net Leverage Ratio is defined as the ratio of Consolidated Total Debt to the aggregate amount of Consolidated EBITDA for the Relevant Reference Period (as such terms are defined in the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility). Consolidated Total Debt is defined in the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility and is generally calculated as an amount equal to the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all third-party debt for borrowed money, unreimbursed drawings under letters of credit, finance lease liabilities, and third-party debt obligations evidenced by notes or similar instruments on a consolidated basis and determined in accordance with GAAP, subject to certain exclusions. Consolidated EBITDA is defined in the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility and is calculated in a similar manner to our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, except that the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility permits pro forma adjustments in order to give effect to, among other things, the pro forma results of our acquisitions as if we had owned such acquired companies for the entirety of the Relevant Reference Period. These pro forma adjustments give effect to all acquisitions consummated in the four quarters ended March 31, 2020, as though they had been consummated on the first day of the first quarter for the four quarters ended March 31, 2020. The 2018 Revolving Credit Facility requires us to maintain a Total Net Leverage Ratio no greater than 6.00:1.00 to incur additional junior lien and unsecured indebtedness.

As of March 31, 2020, we were in compliance with all covenant restrictions under the 2018 Term Loan Facility and 2018 Revolving Credit Facility. The following tables present the Total Net Leverage Ratio and Net Debt Leverage Ratio as of March 31, 2020:

(dollars in thousands)

Four Quarters Ended March 31, 2020

Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA ⁽¹⁾

182,645

Consolidated Total Debt ⁽²⁾

685,888

Total Net Leverage Ratio

3.76x

Cash

141,235

Consolidated Total Debt ⁽²⁾less Cash ("Net Debt")

544,653

Net Debt Leverage Ratio

2.98x

⁽¹⁾"Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA" is used herein instead of "Consolidated EBITDA" to avoid confusion but is calculated in the same manner as Consolidated EBITDA under the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility. The following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA for the four quarters ended March 31, 2020:


	Four Quarters Ended March 31, 2020
(in thousands)
Adjusted EBITDA ^(a)	$	179,653
Pro forma adjustment ^(b)	2,992
Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA	$	182,645
^(a) See the section titled "Non-GAAP Financial Information" for a reconciliation of net income from continuing operations to Adjusted EBITDA. ^(b)The pro forma adjustment gives effect to all acquisitions consummated in the four quarters ended March 31, 2020, as though they had been consummated on the first day of the first quarter for the four quarters ended March 31, 2020. Other adjustments are also made to conform to the terms of the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility. ⁽²⁾The reconciliation of total debt on the balance sheet to Consolidated Total Debt is as follows:


	As of March 31, 2020
(in thousands)
Total gross debt	$	679,375
Finance lease liabilities	6,513
Consolidated Total Debt	$	685,888

Cash Flows

A summary of net cash provided by, or used in, operating, investing and financing activities by continuing operations is shown in the following table:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2020		2019
(in thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	27,716	$	17,709
Net cash used in investing activities	$	(19,640)	$	(15,774)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	$	115,985	$	(11,076)

Operating Activities

Net cash provided by, or used in, operating activities consists primarily of net income (loss) adjusted for non-cash items, including depreciation and amortization, provision for expected credit losses, right-of-use assets, deferred income taxes and the effects of changes in working capital.

Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $10.0 million to $27.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, as compared to $17.7 million in the same period in 2019. The increase was primarily due to higher net income.

Investing Activities

Net cash provided by, or used in, investing activities consists primarily of acquisitions and capital expenditures, including purchases of land, buildings, leasehold improvements, fleet assets, information technology and other equipment. Capital expenditures vary depending on prevailing business factors, including current and anticipated market conditions. We are currently delaying or reducing capital expenditures that are not anticipated to impact near-term business in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Net cash used in investing activities increased by $3.9 million to $19.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, as compared to $15.8 million in the same period in 2019. The increase was primarily due to higher purchases of property and equipment of $6.2 million, partially offset by lower aggregate purchase price for acquisitions of $2.1 million.

Financing Activities

Net cash provided by, or used in, financing activities consists primarily of borrowings and related repayments under our financing agreements.

Net cash provided by financing activities increased by $127.1 million to $116.0 million in the three months ended March 31, 2020, as compared to net cash used in financing activities of $11.1 million in the same period in 2019. The increase was primarily due to higher borrowings of $138.5 million, which was driven by the March 2020 drawdown of $120.0 million from our 2018 Revolving Credit Facility in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. This was partially offset by $11.2 million related to a higher TRA payment in January 2020 of $27.9 million compared to the January 2019 TRA payment of $16.7 million.

Secondary Public Offering

On September 24, 2019, LSF9 Cypress Parent 2 LLC (the “Selling Stockholder”) an affiliate of Lone Star, sold 4,750,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $17.00 per share. The Selling Stockholder also granted the underwriters an option for a period of 30 days to purchase up to an additional 712,500 shares of our common stock. On October 11, 2019, the underwriters exercised their option to purchase the additional 712,500 shares of our common stock. As a result of the sale, the aggregate beneficial ownership of Lone Star decreased from 65.3% to 52.6% of our outstanding shares of common stock as of October 11, 2019, and we remain a “Controlled Company” under the corporate governance standards of the New York Stock Exchange. We did not receive any proceeds from the sale of the common stock by the Selling Stockholder.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported period.

On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates, including those related to revenue recognition, allowance for expected credit losses, inventories, taxes, and goodwill. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may materially differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

There have been no material changes made to the critical accounting estimates during the periods presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements from those disclosed in the 2019 10-K.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of March 31, 2020, we had no material off-balance sheet arrangements or similar obligations, such as financing or unconsolidated variable interest entities.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

In addition to our results under GAAP, we also present Adjusted EBITDA for historical periods. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and has been presented as a supplemental measure of financial performance that is not required by, or presented in accordance with, GAAP. We calculate Adjusted EBITDA as net income from continuing operations before interest expense, net, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, and other non-recurring adjustments such as loss on the disposal of property and equipment, gain on legal settlement and transaction costs. We calculated Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA and Net Debt Leverage Ratio as shown in the previous section entitled “Liquidity and Capital Resources,” which are also non-GAAP financial measures.

Adjusted EBITDA is presented because it is an important metric used by management to assess our financial performance. We also believe Adjusted EBITDA is frequently used by analysts, investors and other interested parties to evaluate companies in our industry. This measure, when used in conjunction with related GAAP financial measures, provides investors with an additional financial analytical framework that may be useful in assessing our company and its financial condition and results of operations.

Adjusted EBITDA has certain limitations. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income, or any other measure of financial performance derived in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a liquidity measure because of certain limitations such as:

• it does not reflect our cash outlays for capital expenditures or future contractual commitments;

• it does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, working capital;

• it does not reflect interest expense or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments on indebtedness;

• it does not reflect income tax expense or the cash necessary to pay income taxes; and

• although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future, and this non-GAAP measure does not reflect cash requirements for such replacements.

Other companies, including other companies in our industry, may not use these measures or may calculate one or both differently than as presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, limiting their usefulness as a comparative measure.

In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future we will incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments made in our calculations, and our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed to mean that our future results will be unaffected by such adjustments. Management compensates for these limitations by using Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental financial metric and in conjunction with our results prepared in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP information should be read in conjunction with our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes.

The following is a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP measure, net income from continuing operations (unaudited):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2020			2019
(dollars in thousands)
Net income from continuing operations	$	14,376		$	4,828
Interest expense, net	7,691			8,585
Income tax expense	5,267			2,045
Depreciation and amortization	19,219			20,342
Stock-based compensation	1,393			829
Loss on disposal of property and equipment	51			191
Gain on legal settlement	(8,556)			—
Transaction costs^(a)	839			645
Adjusted EBITDA	$	40,280		$	37,465
Adjusted EBITDA margin^(b)	7.7		%	7.3		%

(a) Represents costs related to our transactions, including fees to financial advisors, accountants, attorneys, and other professionals, as well as certain internal corporate development costs. The costs also include non-cash purchase accounting effects to adjust for the effect of the purchase accounting step-up in the value of inventory to fair value recognized as a result of acquisitions.

(b) Adjusted EBITDA margin represents Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Other than as disclosed in Note 4, Current Expected Credit Losses, and Note 6, Derivatives and Hedging Activities, of the condensed consolidated financial statements, there have been no material changes to the information regarding market risk provided in Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk, of our 2019 10-K.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act), as of March 31, 2020, the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of March 31, 2020, the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2020, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls

Our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our system of internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed or operated, can provide only reasonable, but not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the system of internal control are met. The design of our control system reflects the fact that there are resource constraints, and that the benefits of such control system must be considered relative to their costs. Further, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control failures and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the intentional acts of individuals, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is also based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that the design of any particular control will always succeed in achieving its objective under all potential future conditions.

Part II. Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are not currently a party to any material legal proceedings. We are, however, subject to lawsuits, government investigations, audits and other legal proceedings from time to time in the ordinary course of our business. It is not possible to predict the outcome of any legal proceeding with any certainty. The outcome or costs we incur in connection with a legal proceeding could adversely impact our operating results and financial position.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

We have updated our existing risk factors to include information associated with the current events related to the novel coronavirus pandemic, or the COVID-19 Pandemic, that impacted global markets due to outbreaks occurring worldwide beginning in early calendar year 2020. Except for the updates to the risk factors set forth below, there have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our 2019 10-K.

Our results of operations have been and will in the future be adversely impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic, and the duration and extent to which it will impact our results of operations remains uncertain.

A significant outbreak of epidemic, pandemic, or contagious diseases in the human population, such as the current COVID-19 Pandemic, could result in a widespread health crisis that could adversely affect the broader economies, financial and capital markets, commodity and energy prices, and overall demand environment for our products. A global health crisis could affect, and has affected, our workforce, customers and vendors, as well as economies and financial markets globally, potentially leading to an economic downturn, which could decrease spending, adversely affecting the demand for our products.

In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, many state, local, and foreign governments have put in place, and others in the future may put in place, travel restrictions, quarantines, “shelter-in-place” orders, and similar government orders and restrictions, in an attempt to control the spread of the disease. Such restrictions or orders have resulted in, and will continue to result in, business closures, work stoppages, slowdowns and delays, among other effects that could negatively impact our operations, as well as the operations of our customers and business partners. Such results have had and will continue to have a material adverse effect on our business, operations, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

We are considered as part of an "Essential Critical Infrastructure Sector," as defined by the United States Department of Homeland Security and are considered an essential business under many state and local governmental orders. Although we have continued to operate most of our branches to date consistent with federal guidelines and state and local orders, the extent to which the COVID-19 Pandemic impacts our business, operations, financial results and financial condition will depend on numerous evolving factors which are uncertain and cannot be predicted, including:

•the duration and scope of the pandemic and associated disruptions;

•a general slowdown in the construction industry;

•governmental, business and individuals’ actions taken in response to the pandemic;

•the effect on our customers and our customers’ demand for our products;

•the effect on our suppliers and disruptions to the global supply chain;

•our ability to sell and provide our products, including disruptions as a result of travel restrictions and people working from home;

•the ability of our customers to pay for our products;

•delays in starting construction jobs, temporary closure of jobsites or cancellation of jobs; and

•any closures of our and our suppliers’ and customers’ facilities and construction projects.

These effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic have resulted and will result in lost or delayed revenue to us, and we have experienced, and continue to experience, disruptions to our business as we implement safety protocols, modifications to travel and limitations on customers entering our branches. We are closely monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, continually assessing its potential effects on our business. We have taken actions to offset the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, including reducing salaries for all exempt employees, implementing furloughs, and restricting nonessential travel, but we cannot predict what future actions we may have to take in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The extent to which our results are affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic will largely depend on future developments which cannot be accurately predicted and are uncertain, but the COVID-19 Pandemic has had and will continue to have an adverse effect on our business, operations, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.

In addition, while we believe we have taken appropriate steps to maintain a safe workplace to protect our employees from contracting and spreading the coronavirus, including following the guidance set out from both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we may not be able to completely prevent the spread of the virus among our employees and may face litigation or other proceedings making claims related to unsafe working conditions, inadequate protection of our employees or other claims. Any of these claims, even if without merit, could result in costly litigation or divert management's attention and resources. Furthermore, we may face a sustained disruption to our operations due to one or more of the factors described above.

Even after the COVID-19 Pandemic has subsided, we may continue to experience adverse impacts to our business as a result of any economic instability that has occurred or may occur in the future. Any of these events could amplify the other risks and uncertainties described in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our 2019 10-K and could materially adversely affect our business, operations, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or stock price.

See Item 2, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, specifically “The COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact on our Business” and “Liquidity and Capital Resources” sections, for further discussion.

The market price of our common stock has been highly volatile and subject to wide fluctuations, which could cause the value of your investment to decline. The price of our common stock could decline substantially and, as a result, you may not be able to sell shares at or above the price you paid for them.

Some of the factors that could negatively affect or result in fluctuations in the market price of our common stock include:

•actual or anticipated variations in our quarterly operating results;

•changes in market valuations of similar companies;

•changes in the markets in which we operate or speculation that changes may occur;

•additions or departures of key personnel;

•actions by our significant stockholders, including the sale by Lone Star of any of its shares of our common stock;

•speculation in the press or investment community about our business or industry;

•general market, economic and political conditions, including an economic slowdown;

•natural disasters or public health emergencies, such as the COVID-19 Pandemic;

•changes in interest rates or perceptions that changes could occur;

•our operating performance and the performance of other similar companies;

•our ability to accurately project future results and our ability to achieve those and other industry and analyst forecasts; and

•new legislation or other regulatory developments that adversely affect us, our markets or our industry.

Furthermore, in recent years, the stock market has experienced significant price and volume fluctuations. This volatility has had a significant impact on the market price of securities issued by many companies, including companies in our industry, and often occurs without regard to the operating performance of the affected companies. Therefore, factors that have little or nothing to do with us could cause the price of our common stock to fluctuate, and these fluctuations or any fluctuations related to our company could cause the market price of our common stock to decline materially.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit Number

Description

31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101 INS

XBRL Instance Document.

101 SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

101 CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.

101 DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

101 LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101 PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIALS, INC.


Date: May 11, 2020	BY:	/s/ John Gorey
		John Gorey
		Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)

		/s/ Barbara J. Bitzer
		Barbara J. Bitzer
		Chief Accounting Officer
		(Principal Accounting Officer)

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
Subsequent Events	Mar. 31, 2020
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events The recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020 (the “COVID-19 Pandemic”), has led to adverse impacts on the United States and global economies and created uncertainty regarding potential impacts to the Company’s supply chain, operations, and customer demand. The COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted and could further impact the Company’s operations and the operations of the Company’s customers and vendors as a result of quarantines, branch closures, and travel and logistics restrictions. The extent to which the COVID-19 Pandemic impacts the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including, but not limited to the duration, spread, severity, and impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Company’s customers, suppliers, and vendors and the remedial actions and stimulus measures adopted by local and federal governments, and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume. The Company continues to monitor and evaluate the impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic with regards to its supply chain, operations, and customer demand. Even after the COVID-19 Pandemic has subsided, the Company may continue to experience adverse impacts to its business as a result of any economic recession or depression that has occurred or may occur in the future. Therefore, the Company cannot reasonably estimate the impact at this time.

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes	Mar. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, was $5.3 million and $2.0 million, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company's effective tax rates were 26.8% and 29.8%, respectively. The variance from the statutory federal tax rate of 21.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2020, was primarily due to state taxes and non-deductible items, partially offset by a benefit recorded under the Foreign Derived Intangible Income provisions. The variance from the statutory federal tax rate of 21.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2019, was primarily due to state taxes, an unfavorable tax charge associated with stock-based compensation recorded as a discrete item, and foreign rate differential.

Acquisitions - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Feb. 03, 2020 USD ($) branch
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration transferred \| $	$ 8.6
Insulation Distributors, Inc.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of branch locations \| branch	2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details)	Mar. 31, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Weighted average useful life	3 years 9 months 18 days

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax expense (benefit)	$ 5,267	$ 2,045
Effective tax rate	26.80%	29.80%



						/s/ Ruben Mendoza
						Ruben Mendoza
						President and Chief Executive Officer

Right-of-Use ("ROU") Assets and Lease Liabilities - Operating and Finance Lease Liability (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($) renewal_option	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Number of renewal options \| renewal_option	1
Operating leases:
Right-of-use asset	$ 121,700	$ 120,562
Operating lease liability	121,456	120,068
Finance leases included in property and equipment, net:
Vehicle and equipment ROU assets, gross	8,941	9,204
Accumulated depreciation	(3,059)	(2,562)
Total finance ROU assets, net	5,882	6,642
Total finance lease liabilities	6,513	7,384
Real Estate
Operating leases:
Operating lease, right-of-use asset, gross	136,183	130,746
Accumulated amortization	(30,778)	(24,743)
Right-of-use asset	105,405	106,003
Operating lease liability	105,227	105,559
Vehicles and equipment
Operating leases:
Operating lease, right-of-use asset, gross	19,973	17,416
Accumulated amortization	(3,678)	(2,857)
Right-of-use asset	16,295	14,559
Operating lease liability	16,229	14,509
United States
Operating leases:
Right-of-use asset	108,091	104,938
Operating lease liability	107,745	104,356
Finance leases included in property and equipment, net:
Vehicle and equipment ROU assets, gross	6,301	6,341
Accumulated depreciation	(2,299)	(1,892)
Total finance ROU assets, net	4,002	4,449
Total finance lease liabilities	4,252	4,777
United States \| Real Estate
Operating leases:
Operating lease, right-of-use asset, gross	120,607	114,202
Accumulated amortization	(26,651)	(21,337)
Right-of-use asset	93,956	92,865
Operating lease liability	93,665	92,319
United States \| Vehicles and equipment
Operating leases:
Operating lease, right-of-use asset, gross	17,481	14,665
Accumulated amortization	(3,346)	(2,592)
Right-of-use asset	14,135	12,073
Operating lease liability	14,080	12,037
Canada
Operating leases:
Right-of-use asset	13,609	15,624
Operating lease liability	13,711	15,712
Finance leases included in property and equipment, net:
Vehicle and equipment ROU assets, gross	2,640	2,863
Accumulated depreciation	(760)	(670)
Total finance ROU assets, net	1,880	2,193
Total finance lease liabilities	2,261	2,607
Canada \| Real Estate
Operating leases:
Operating lease, right-of-use asset, gross	15,576	16,544
Accumulated amortization	(4,127)	(3,406)
Right-of-use asset	11,449	13,138
Operating lease liability	11,562	13,240
Canada \| Vehicles and equipment
Operating leases:
Operating lease, right-of-use asset, gross	2,492	2,751
Accumulated amortization	(332)	(265)
Right-of-use asset	2,160	2,486
Operating lease liability	$ 2,149	$ 2,472

Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract]
Accrued expenses	$ 2,989	$ 5,652
Accrued interest	342	74
Accrued other	9,311	12,831
Total other current liabilities	$ 12,642	$ 18,557

Tax Receivable Agreement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Tax Receivable Agreement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Tax receivable agreement, percentage of income taxes		90.00%
Liability for tax receivable agreement		$ 89,500		$ 117,400
Reduction in tax receivable agreement liability	$ 16,700	$ 27,850	$ 16,667	$ 27,900

Tax Receivable Agreement	3 Months Ended
Tax Receivable Agreement	Mar. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Tax Receivable Agreement	Tax Receivable Agreement In connection with the Company's initial public offering ("IPO"), the Company entered into a tax receivable agreement ("TRA") with Parent 2 that provides for the payment by the Company to Parent 2 of 90% of the amount of cash savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. income tax that the Company realizes (or in some circumstances is deemed to realize) as a result of the utilization of the Company's and the Company’s subsidiaries’ (a) depreciation and amortization deductions, (b) net operating losses, (c) tax credits and (d) certain other tax attributes, and any offset to taxable income and gain or increase to taxable loss, resulting from the tax basis the Company had in its assets at the consummation of the IPO, At the end of each reporting period, any changes in the Company's estimate of the liability will be recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as a component of other income (expense). The timing and amount of future tax benefits associated with the TRA are subject to change, and future payments may be required which could be materially different from the current estimated liability. The TRA will remain in effect until all tax benefits have been used or expired, unless the TRA is terminated early. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the TRA liability balance was $89.5 million and $117.4 million, respectively. The first TRA payment was made in January 2019 for $16.7 million. The second TRA payment was made in January 2020 for $27.9 million and was reflected as a current liability as of December 31, 2019.

Derivatives and Hedging Activities	3 Months Ended
Derivatives and Hedging Activities	Mar. 31, 2020
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives and Hedging Activities	Derivatives and Hedging Activities The Company uses derivatives to manage selected foreign currency exchange rate risk for its investments in foreign subsidiaries and interest rate risk related to its variable rate debt. The Company documents its risk management strategy and hedge effectiveness at the inception of and during the term of each hedge. Interest Rate Swap On January 31, 2019, the Company executed two interest rate swaps for a total notional amount of $310.0 million to fix the LIBOR portion of its interest rate on its variable rate debt at 2.52% through January 31, 2022. There is no significant credit risk associated with the potential failure of any counterparty to perform under the terms of the interest rate swaps. The interest rate swaps are measured at fair value within the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets either as an asset or a liability. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the fair value of the interest rate swaps was $12.9 million and $6.2 million, respectively, and was recorded in other non-current liabilities. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recognized a loss of $4.9 million, net of taxes of $1.7 million, in comprehensive income. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company recognized a loss of $2.2 million, net of taxes of $0.8 million, in comprehensive income. Net Investment Hedge On May 15, 2019, the Company terminated its foreign currency exchange rate contracts with total notional amounts of approximately $88.0 million. The Company recognized a gain of $2.5 million, net of taxes of $0.8 million, upon termination of the contracts, which was recorded in comprehensive income. On May 15, 2019, the Company entered into new foreign currency exchange rate contracts with total notional amounts of $81.3 million. As of March 31, 2020, the amount of notional foreign currency exchange rate contracts outstanding was approximately $81.3 million. There is no significant credit risk associated with the potential failure of any counterparty to perform under the terms of the foreign currency exchange rate contracts. The net investment hedge is measured at fair value within the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets either as an asset or a liability. As of March 31, 2020, the fair value of the derivative instrument was $4.5 million and was recorded in other non-current assets. As of December 31, 2019, the fair value of the net investment hedge was $1.4 million and was recorded in other non-current liabilities. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recognized a gain of $4.4 million, net of taxes of $1.5 million, related to the change in fair value of the net investment hedge, which was recorded in comprehensive income. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company recognized a loss of $1.4 million, net of taxes of $0.5 million, related to the change in fair value of the net investment hedge, which was recorded in comprehensive income. On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU No. 2017-12, Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities, and reclassified $0.2 million from retained earnings to other comprehensive income related to the cumulative ineffective portion of the net investment hedge.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net of tax effect on unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	$ 0.2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Retained Earnings	Other Comprehensive Loss
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018		42,907,326
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2018	$ 366,349	$ 13	$ 332,330	$ 34,187	$ (181)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Adoption of derivative guidance	0			(172)	172
Stock-based compensation	829		829
Vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)		93,014
Vesting of restricted stock units	0
Tax withholding payment related to net share settlement of equity awards (in shares)		(13,657)
Tax withholding payment related to net share settlement of equity awards	(130)		(130)
Other comprehensive loss	(2,098)				(2,098)
Net income	3,482			3,482
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2019		42,986,683
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2019	368,432	$ 13	330,339	37,497	(2,107)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018		42,907,326
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2018	366,349	$ 13	332,330	34,187	(181)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Adoption of derivative guidance				200
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019		42,991,016
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2019	408,165	$ 13	336,362	74,254	(2,464)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Stock-based compensation	1,393		1,393
Vesting of restricted stock units (in shares)		237,988
Vesting of restricted stock units	0
Tax withholding payment related to net share settlement of equity awards (in shares)		(27,948)
Tax withholding payment related to net share settlement of equity awards	(362)		(362)
Other comprehensive loss	(7,542)				(7,542)
Net income	14,376			14,376
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2020		43,201,056
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2020	$ 416,030	$ 13	$ 337,393	$ 88,630	$ (10,006)

Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended
Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 01, 2018	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax		$ 0	$ (1,346)
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Total cash consideration	$ 122,500
Gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax	$ 13,700		$ (1,300)

Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Non-current assets and liabilities
Derivative assets	$ 4,508
Derivative liability	(12,851)	$ (7,649)
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Non-current assets and liabilities
Derivative assets	0
Derivative liability	0	0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Non-current assets and liabilities
Derivative assets	4,508
Derivative liability	(12,851)	(7,649)
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Non-current assets and liabilities
Derivative assets	0
Derivative liability	$ 0	$ 0

Long-Term Debt - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended
Long-Term Debt - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Aug. 13, 2018	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Nov. 09, 2018
2018 Term Loan Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross		$ 444,375,000	$ 445,500,000
Revolving asset-based credit facility		6,083,000	6,367,000
2018 U.S. Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 50,000,000.0
Maximum borrowing capacity	375,000,000.0
2018 Canadian Revolving Credit Subfacility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount	10,000,000.0
Maximum borrowing capacity	75,000,000.0
2018 FILO Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 25,000,000.0
Terminated debt amount				$ 25,000,000.0
2018 ABL Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount		375,000,000.0
Maximum borrowing capacity		235,000,000.0
Percentage of eligible trade accounts	85.00%
Percentage of eligible credit card accounts	90.00%
Percentage of eligible inventory	75.00%
Percentage of net orderly liquidation value of eligible inventory	85.00%
Percentage of net orderly liquidation value of eligible qualifying equipment	85.00%
Percentage of capped loan limit of eligible qualifying equipment	15.00%
Total net leverage ratio (not more than)	6.00
Remaining borrowing capacity		$ 140,000,000.0
Weighted average interest rate		2.70%
2018 ABL Credit Facility \| Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage	0.25%
2018 ABL Credit Facility \| Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Commitment fee percentage	0.375%
2018 ABL Credit Facility \| Alternate Base Rate Or Canadian Prime Rate, Plus An Applicable Margin \| Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	0.25%
2018 ABL Credit Facility \| Alternate Base Rate Or Canadian Prime Rate, Plus An Applicable Margin \| Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	0.75%
2018 ABL Credit Facility \| LIBOR Or Canadian CDOR Rate Plus An Applicable Margin \| Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.25%
2018 ABL Credit Facility \| LIBOR Or Canadian CDOR Rate Plus An Applicable Margin \| Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.75%
Senior Notes \| 2018 Term Loan Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 450,000,000.0
Percentage of scheduled quarterly payments	0.25%
Period of closing date for initial term loan	7 years
Senior Notes \| 2018 Term Loan Facility \| London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	0.00%
First lien net leverage ratio	4.00
Senior Notes \| 2018 Term Loan Facility \| LIBOR Applicable Margin Rate \| Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	3.00%
Senior Notes \| 2018 Term Loan Facility \| LIBOR Applicable Margin Rate \| Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	3.25%
Senior Notes \| 2018 Term Loan Facility \| Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	0.50%
Senior Notes \| 2018 Term Loan Facility \| Base Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.00%
First lien net leverage ratio	4.00
Senior Notes \| 2018 Term Loan Facility \| Base Rate Applicable Margin Rate \| Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.00%
Senior Notes \| 2018 Term Loan Facility \| Base Rate Applicable Margin Rate \| Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.25%
Letter of Credit \| 2018 Canadian Revolving Credit Subfacility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 5,000,000.0
Letter of Credit \| 2018 ABL Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 10,000,000.0
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross		$ 235,000,000	89,000,000
Revolving asset-based credit facility		3,420,000	3,677,000
Revolving Credit Facility \| Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized debt issuance costs		9,500,000	10,000,000.0
Notes Payable, Noncurrent \| Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving asset-based credit facility		6,100,000	6,400,000
Other Long-term Assets \| Revolving Credit Facility \| Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving asset-based credit facility		$ 3,400,000	$ 3,600,000

Segments - Schedule of Net Sales From External Customers (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 524,258	$ 514,872
Percentage of net sales	100.00%	100.00%
Change in net sales	$ 9,386
Percentage change in net sales	1.80%
Wallboard
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 202,268	$ 202,914
Percentage of net sales	38.60%	39.40%
Change in net sales	$ (646)
Percentage change in net sales	(0.30%)
Suspended ceiling systems
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 98,506	$ 88,996
Percentage of net sales	18.80%	17.30%
Change in net sales	$ 9,510
Percentage change in net sales	10.70%
Metal framing
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 93,334	$ 99,251
Percentage of net sales	17.80%	19.30%
Change in net sales	$ (5,917)
Percentage change in net sales	(6.00%)
Complementary and other products
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 130,150	$ 123,711
Percentage of net sales	24.80%	24.00%
Change in net sales	$ 6,439
Percentage change in net sales	5.20%

Current Expected Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	$ (3,169)
Provision for expected credit losses	(652)	$ (636)
Write-offs	1,630
Recoveries	(21)
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss	$ (2,212)

Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Notes Payable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 669,872	$ 524,456
2018 Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	235,000	89,000
Unamortized deferred financing and issuance costs - term loan	(3,420)	(3,677)
2018 Term Loan Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt, gross	444,375	445,500
Unamortized deferred financing and issuance costs - term loan	$ (6,083)	$ (6,367)

Acquisitions - Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Assets acquired:
Accounts receivable	$ 4,210
Inventories	2,228
Property and equipment	1,810
Other assets	18
Intangible assets	372
Total assets acquired	$ 8,638

Segments - Narrative (Details) - segment	3 Months Ended
Segments - Narrative (Details) - segment	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	1
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments	1
Sales Revenue, Net \| Geographic Concentration Risk \| United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	90.50%	90.60%
Sales Revenue, Net \| Geographic Concentration Risk \| Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	9.50%	9.40%

Business and Basis of Presentation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$ 7,335	$ 6,618
Reclassification, Statement of Cash Flows
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Operating cash flows from operating leases		$ 6,600

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 141,235,000	$ 17,766,000
Accounts receivable—net of allowance for expected credit losses of $2,212 and $3,169, respectively	293,504,000	262,757,000
Other receivables	41,411,000	59,104,000
Inventories	173,284,000	178,624,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	7,446,000	7,965,000
Total current assets	656,880,000	526,216,000
Property and equipment, net	154,447,000	150,188,000
Right-of-use assets, net	121,700,000	120,562,000
Intangible assets, net	101,452,000	113,861,000
Goodwill	493,068,000	495,724,000
Other assets	9,470,000	5,206,000
Total assets	1,537,017,000	1,411,757,000
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	149,474,000	145,226,000
Accrued payroll and employee benefits	23,871,000	31,410,000
Accrued taxes	9,612,000	8,780,000
Current portion of tax receivable agreement	8,537,000	27,850,000
Current portion of term loan	4,500,000	4,500,000
Current portion of lease liabilities	31,138,000	30,307,000
Other current liabilities	12,642,000	18,557,000
Total current liabilities	239,774,000	266,630,000
Asset-based revolving credit facility	235,000,000	89,000,000
Long-term portion of term loan, net	433,791,000	434,633,000
Tax receivable agreement	80,996,000	89,533,000
Deferred income taxes, net	21,759,000	18,972,000
Long-term portion of lease liabilities	96,831,000	97,145,000
Other liabilities	12,836,000	7,679,000
Total liabilities	1,120,987,000	1,003,592,000
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; 0 shares issued	0	0
Common stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 190,000,000 shares; 43,201,056 and 42,991,016 shares issued, respectively	13,000	13,000
Additional paid-in capital	337,393,000	336,362,000
Retained earnings	88,630,000	74,254,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(10,006,000)	(2,464,000)
Total stockholders' equity	416,030,000	408,165,000
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,537,017,000	1,411,757,000
Accounts receivable net of allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 2,212	$ 3,169
Preferred stock par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock shares authorized (in shares)	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Common stock par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock shares authorized (in shares)	190,000,000	190,000,000
Common stock shares issued (in shares)	43,201,056	42,991,016

Business and Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
Business and Basis of Presentation	Mar. 31, 2020
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Business and Basis of Presentation	Business and Basis of Presentation Business Foundation Building Materials, Inc. (the "Company") is a specialty building products distributor of wallboard, suspended ceiling systems, and metal framing throughout the U.S. and Canada. The Company is based in Santa Ana, California. Organization The Company was formed on October 27, 2016 (inception). The initial stockholder of the Company was LSF9 Cypress Parent 2 LLC ("Parent 2"), an affiliate of Lone Star Fund IX (U.S.) L.P., which we refer to with certain of its affiliates and associates (excluding us and other companies it owns as a result of its investment activities), as Lone Star. At the Company's inception, Lone Star held all of the Company's authorized, issued and outstanding shares of common stock. Principles of Consolidation The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Reorganization On February 8, 2017, FBM Alpha LLC (formerly known as LSF9 Cypress Parent, LLC) ("Alpha"), transferred its wholly owned direct subsidiary, Foundation Building Materials Holding Company LLC (formerly known as FBM Beta LLC and LSF9 Cypress Holdings, LLC) ("Holdco"), and indirectly held subsidiary FBM Finance, Inc., to the Company, thereby transferring the business to be indirectly held by the Company. The Company holds no other operations, cash flows, material assets or liabilities other than the equity interests in Alpha. Alpha holds no other operations, cash flows, material assets or liabilities other than the equity interests in Holdco. Holdco holds no other material assets or liabilities other than the equity interests in FBM Finance, Inc. and Foundation Building Materials, LLC. Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") for interim financial information and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation with respect to the interim financial statements, have been included. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for full fiscal years. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2019, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, 2020 (the "2019 10-K"). Reclassification to the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company reclassified the presentation of operating lease payments of $6.6 million, which were previously included in the change in other liabilities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows and are now being presented in a separate line item as a change in operating lease liabilities to conform to the current period presentation. There is no impact on the net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.

Discontinued Operations	3 Months Ended
Discontinued Operations	Mar. 31, 2020
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations	Discontinued OperationsOn November 1, 2018, the Company completed the sale of its mechanical insulation business (the "Disposed Business") to SPI LLC, an unrelated third party controlled by Dunes Point Capital, for total cash consideration of approximately $122.5 million, and recorded a gain on the sale of $13.7 million, net of taxes. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company recorded a loss on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax of $1.3 million, related to customary purchase price adjustments.

Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Standards (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards	Recently Adopted Accounting Standards In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework — Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement, which modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements in Topic 820 based on the consideration of costs and benefits to promote the appropriate exercise and discretion by entities when considering fair value measurement disclosures and to clarify that materiality is an appropriate consideration of entities and their auditors when evaluating disclosure requirements. The amendments in this update are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020, and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, which eliminates the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill but rather requires an entity to record an impairment charge based on the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying value over its fair value. This amendment is effective for annual or interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020, and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. This ASU changes the impairment model for most financial assets, requiring the use of an expected loss model that requires entities to estimate the lifetime expected credit loss on financial assets measured at amortized cost. Such credit losses will be recorded as an allowance to offset the amortized cost of the financial asset, resulting in a net presentation of the amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. In addition, credit losses relating to available-for-sale debt securities will now be recorded through an allowance for expected credit losses rather than as a direct write-down to the security. The amendments in this update are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning retained earnings. Recently Issued Accounting Standards In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04 — Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. The amendments in this update are elective and provide optional expedients and exceptions to GAAP for contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments in this update apply only to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. This guidance is effective beginning on March 12, 2020, and the Company may elect to apply the amendments prospectively through December 31, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance may have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12 — Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, which eliminates certain exceptions related to the approach for intraperiod tax allocation, the methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period and the recognition of deferred tax liabilities for outside basis differences. It also clarifies and simplifies other aspects of the accounting for income taxes. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance may have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Credit Loss, Financial Instrument	The Company has identified accounts receivable and vendor rebates receivable as portfolio segments in accordance with ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326).

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended
Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Details) - shares	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Weighted average shares used in basic computations (in shares)	43,045,692	42,932,024
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock units (in shares)	497,127	12,805
Weighted average shares used in diluted computations (in shares)	43,542,819	42,944,829
Antidilutive securities (in shares)	960,191	628,220

Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Details) $ in Thousands			3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Details) $ in Thousands	May 15, 2019 USD ($)	Jan. 01, 2019 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2019 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2019 USD ($) interest_rate_swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives			$ (499)
Net of tax effect on unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives before 2017-12 adoption				$ (1,300)
Adoption of derivative guidance				0
Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on derivatives			(4,900)	(2,200)
Derivative tax amount			1,700	800
Interest Rate Swap \| Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair value asset of derivative instrument			12,900		$ 6,200
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Foreign Exchange Contract
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional foreign exchange contract outstanding			81,300
Gain (loss) on derivatives	$ 2,500		4,400
Derivative tax amount	800		1,500
Loss related to other comprehensive income				1,400
Net of tax effect on unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives before 2017-12 adoption				(500)
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Foreign Exchange Contract \| Contract Termination
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional foreign exchange contract outstanding	$ 88,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Foreign Exchange Contract \| New Foreign Exchange Contract
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional foreign exchange contract outstanding			81,300
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Foreign Exchange Contract \| Other Noncurrent Assets
Derivative [Line Items]
Fair value asset of derivative instrument			$ 4,500		1,400
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) \| Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of interest rate swaps \| interest_rate_swap						2
Notional foreign exchange contract outstanding						$ 310,000
Variable interest rate						2.52%
Other Comprehensive Loss
Derivative [Line Items]
Adoption of derivative guidance				172
Other Comprehensive Loss \| Adoption of derivatives guidance \| Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Adoption of derivative guidance		$ 200
Retained Earnings
Derivative [Line Items]
Adoption of derivative guidance				$ (172)	$ 200
Retained Earnings \| Adoption of derivatives guidance \| Designated as Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Adoption of derivative guidance		$ 200

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 282,557	$ 283,761
Accumulated Amortization	(181,105)	(169,900)
Net Carrying Amount	101,452	113,861
Tradenames
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	15,980	15,980
Accumulated Amortization	(14,348)	(13,563)
Net Carrying Amount	1,632	2,417
Customer relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	266,577	267,781
Accumulated Amortization	(166,757)	(156,337)
Net Carrying Amount	$ 99,820	$ 111,444

Right-of-Use ("ROU") Assets and Lease Liabilities - Schedule of Operating and Finance Lease Maturity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Operating Leases
2020 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2020)	$ 25,028	$ 32,257
2021	31,244	29,816
2022	25,817	24,429
2023	20,220	18,704
2024	13,437	11,882
2025 and thereafter	19,925	17,730
Total lease payments	135,671	134,818
Less: amount representing interest	(14,215)	(14,750)
Total	121,456	120,068
Current portion of lease liabilities	28,636	27,689
Long-term portion of lease liabilities	92,820	92,379
Finance Leases
2020 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2020)	2,108	2,908
2021	2,400	2,445
2022	1,456	1,496
2023	921	976
2024	88	95
2025 and thereafter	54	87
Total lease payments	7,027	8,007
Less: amount representing interest	(514)	(623)
Total	6,513	7,384
Current portion of lease liabilities	2,502	2,618
Long-term portion of lease liabilities	4,011	4,766
Total
2020 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2020)	27,136	35,165
2021	33,644	32,261
2022	27,273	25,925
2023	21,141	19,680
2024	13,525	11,977
2025 and thereafter	19,979	17,817
Total lease payments	142,698	142,825
Less: amount representing interest	(14,729)	(15,373)
Total	127,969	127,452
Current portion of lease liabilities	31,138	30,307
Long-term portion of lease liabilities	$ 96,831	$ 97,145

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 495,724
Goodwill acquired	0
Purchase price allocation adjustments from prior periods	89
Impact of foreign currency exchange rates	(2,745)
Ending balance	$ 493,068

Segments - Schedule of Geographic Areas (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, net	$ 154,447	$ 150,188
Right-of-use assets, net	121,700	120,562
Goodwill	493,068	495,724
Intangibles, net	101,452	113,861
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, net	141,045	135,907
Right-of-use assets, net	108,091	104,938
Goodwill	463,298	463,208
Intangibles, net	91,802	102,563
Canada
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total property, plant and equipment, net	13,402	14,281
Right-of-use assets, net	13,609	15,624
Goodwill	29,770	32,516
Intangibles, net	$ 9,650	$ 11,298

Commitment and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
Commitment and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Feb. 29, 2020 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Payments for legal settlements	$ 8.6

Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Standards	3 Months Ended
Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Standards	Mar. 31, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Standards	Recently Adopted and Issued Accounting Standards Recently Adopted Accounting Standards In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework — Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement, which modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements in Topic 820 based on the consideration of costs and benefits to promote the appropriate exercise and discretion by entities when considering fair value measurement disclosures and to clarify that materiality is an appropriate consideration of entities and their auditors when evaluating disclosure requirements. The amendments in this update are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020, and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, which eliminates the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill but rather requires an entity to record an impairment charge based on the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying value over its fair value. This amendment is effective for annual or interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020, and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. This ASU changes the impairment model for most financial assets, requiring the use of an expected loss model that requires entities to estimate the lifetime expected credit loss on financial assets measured at amortized cost. Such credit losses will be recorded as an allowance to offset the amortized cost of the financial asset, resulting in a net presentation of the amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. In addition, credit losses relating to available-for-sale debt securities will now be recorded through an allowance for expected credit losses rather than as a direct write-down to the security. The amendments in this update are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to beginning retained earnings. Recently Issued Accounting Standards In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04 — Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. The amendments in this update are elective and provide optional expedients and exceptions to GAAP for contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments in this update apply only to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. This guidance is effective beginning on March 12, 2020, and the Company may elect to apply the amendments prospectively through December 31, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance may have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12 — Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, which eliminates certain exceptions related to the approach for intraperiod tax allocation, the methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period and the recognition of deferred tax liabilities for outside basis differences. It also clarifies and simplifies other aspects of the accounting for income taxes. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance may have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Cover Page - shares	3 Months Ended
Cover Page - shares	Mar. 31, 2020	May 08, 2020
Cover [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIALS, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0001688941
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding (in shares)		43,202,787
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2020
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2020
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Document Quarterly Report	true
City Area Code	714
Local Phone Number	380-3127
Entity File Number	001-38009
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	81-4259606
Entity Address, Address Line One	2520 Red Hill Avenue
Entity Address, City or Town	Santa Ana
Entity Address, State or Province	CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	92705
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock
Trading Symbol	FBM
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Document Transition Report	false