Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2020 September (Form 10-Q)

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 September 30, 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 1-35166

FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURITY, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

62-1411546

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

520 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, Illinois 60015-5611

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 484-4400

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

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock	FBHS	New York Stock Exchange

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). ☒ Yes ☐ No

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

Large accelerated filer	☒	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☐
Emerging growth company	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, at October 16, 2020 was 138,928,712.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURITY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the Nine and Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019

(In millions, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended						Three Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2020			2019			2020			2019
Net sales	$	4,430.6		$	4,294.1		$	1,652.1		$	1,459.0
Cost of products sold		2,873.9			2,773.5			1,071.5			934.8
Selling, general and administrative expenses		918.4			943.9			328.3			311.3
Amortization of intangible assets		31.1			30.0			10.5			9.9
Asset impairment charges		22.5			29.5			—			29.5
Restructuring charges		16.5			11.2			1.6			5.5
Operating income		568.2			506.0			240.2			168.0
Interest expense		64.4			71.8			20.1			23.6
Other income, net		(13.4	)		(2.2	)		(2.1	)		(0.3	)
Income before taxes		517.2			436.4			222.2			144.7
Income tax		121.7			109.1			54.0			39.0
Income after tax		395.5			327.3			168.2			105.7
Equity in losses of affiliate		4.7			—			2.4			—
Net income		390.8			327.3			165.8			105.7
Less: Noncontrolling interests		1.3			(0.5	)		1.2			0.1
Net income attributable to Fortune Brands	$	389.5		$	327.8		$	164.6		$	105.6

Basic earnings per common share	$	2.81		$	2.34		$	1.19		$	0.76
Diluted earnings per common share	$	2.78		$	2.32		$	1.17		$	0.75

Comprehensive income	$	371.9		$	327.4		$	184.6		$	94.3

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURITY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

	September 30, 2020			December 31, 2019
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	464.5		$	387.9
Accounts receivable less allowances for discounts and doubtful accounts		765.2			624.8
Inventories		738.3			718.6
Other current assets		170.0			166.9
Total current assets		2,138.0			1,898.2
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation		791.7			824.2
Operating lease assets		166.9			165.6
Goodwill		2,085.2			2,090.2
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization		1,111.2			1,168.9
Other assets		226.0			144.2
Total assets	$	6,519.0		$	6,291.3
Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities
Short-term debt	$	—		$	399.7
Accounts payable		544.1			460.0
Other current liabilities		590.9			549.6
Total current liabilities		1,135.0			1,409.3
Long-term debt		2,086.5			1,784.6
Deferred income taxes		149.2			157.2
Accrued defined benefit plans		180.2			201.4
Operating lease liabilities		139.1			139.8
Other non-current liabilities		200.4			171.2
Total liabilities		3,890.4			3,863.5
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 17)
Equity
Fortune Brands equity
Common stock^(a)		1.8			1.8
Paid-in capital		2,903.3			2,813.8
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(91.5	)		(72.6	)
Retained earnings		2,052.7			1,763.0
Treasury stock		(2,237.7	)		(2,079.4	)
Total Fortune Brands equity		2,628.6			2,426.6
Noncontrolling interests		—			1.2
Total equity		2,628.6			2,427.8
Total liabilities and equity	$	6,519.0		$	6,291.3

^(a)	Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 183.8 million shares and 181.9 million shares issued at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURITY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

	2020			2019
Operating activities
Net income	$	390.8		$	327.3
Non-cash pre-tax expense:
Depreciation		85.8			82.7
Amortization of intangibles		31.1			30.0
Non-cash lease expense		26.6			26.5
Stock-based compensation		33.5			22.9
Recognition of actuarial losses		0.6			2.1
Deferred taxes		(17.0	)		(1.8	)
Asset impairment charges		22.5			31.2
Amortization of deferred financing fees		3.3			2.4
Equity in losses of affiliate		4.7			—
Gain on equity investments		(6.6	)		—
Loss (gain) on sale of property, plant and equipment		1.3			(1.0	)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase in accounts receivable		(164.4	)		(68.4	)
Increase in inventories		(20.5	)		(81.2	)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable		88.5			(11.1	)
Increase in other assets		(21.2	)		(18.3	)
Increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities		25.0			6.0
Increase in accrued taxes		22.8			4.5
Net cash provided by operating activities		506.8			353.8
Investing activities
Capital expenditures^(a)		(66.2	)		(82.4	)
Proceeds from the disposition of assets		1.5			4.2
Cost of investments in equity securities		(59.4	)		—
Other investing activities, net		—			0.1
Net cash used in investing activities		(124.1	)		(78.1	)
Financing activities
Decrease in short-term debt		—			(525.0	)
Issuance of long-term debt		1,020.0			1,494.3
Repayment of long-term debt		(1,120.0	)		(955.0	)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options		56.0			6.9
Treasury stock purchases		(150.0	)		(100.0	)
Employee withholding taxes related to stock-based compensation		(8.3	)		(8.5	)
Deferred acquisition payments		—			(19.0	)
Dividends to stockholders		(99.9	)		(92.3	)
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests		(2.5	)		—
Other financing, net		(4.1	)		(3.3	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(308.8	)		(201.9	)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash		1.9			(1.2	)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	$	75.8		$	72.6
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash^(b) at beginning of period	$	394.9		$	270.7
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash^(b)at end of period	$	470.7		$	343.3

(a)	Capital expenditures of $3.5 million and $9.0 million that had not been paid as of September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, were excluded from the Statement of Cash Flows.

(b)

Restricted cash of $1.0 million and $5.2 million is included in Other current assets and Other assets, respectively, as of September 30, 2020 and restricted cash of $0.8 million and $6.3 million is included in Other current assets and Other assets, respectively, as of September 30, 2019. Restricted cash of $0.8 million and $6.1 million is included in Other current assets and Other assets, respectively, as of December 31, 2019.

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURITY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

For the Nine and Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

	Common Stock		Paid-In Capital		Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income			Retained Earnings			Treasury Stock			Non- controlling Interests			Total Equity
Balance at December 31, 2018	$	1.8	$	2,766.0	$	(67.0	)	$	1,448.1		$	(1,970.7	)	$	1.8		$	2,180.0
Comprehensive income:
Net income		—		—		—			327.8			—			(0.5	)		327.3
Other comprehensive income (loss)		—		—		0.1			—			—			—			0.1
Stock options exercised		—		6.9		—			—			—			—			6.9
Stock-based compensation		—		22.9		—			—			(8.5	)		—			14.4
Adoption of ASU 2018-02		—		—		(8.6	)		8.6			—			—			—
Treasury stock purchases		—		—		—			—			(100.0	)		—			(100.0	)
Dividends ($0.66 per common share)		—		—		—			(92.0	)		—			—			(92.0	)
Balance at September 30, 2019	$	1.8	$	2,795.8	$	(75.5	)	$	1,692.5		$	(2,079.2	)	$	1.3		$	2,336.7

Balance at December 31, 2019	$	1.8	$	2,813.8	$	(72.6	)	$	1,763.0		$	(2,079.4	)	$	1.2		$	2,427.8
Comprehensive income:
Net income		—		—		—			389.5			—			1.3			390.8
Other comprehensive income (loss)		—		—		(18.9	)		—			—			—			(18.9	)
Stock options exercised		—		56.0		—			—			—			—			56.0
Stock-based compensation		—		33.5		—			—			(8.3	)		—			25.2
Treasury stock purchases		—		—		—			—			(150.0	)		—			(150.0	)
Dividends to non-controlling interests		—		—		—			—			—			(2.5	)		(2.5	)
Dividends ($0.72 per common share)		—		—		—			(99.8	)		—			—			(99.8	)
Balance at September 30, 2020	$	1.8	$	2,903.3	$	(91.5	)	$	2,052.7		$	(2,237.7	)	$	—		$	2,628.6

	Common Stock		Paid-In Capital		Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income			Retained Earnings			Treasury Stock			Non- controlling Interests			Total Equity
Balance at June 30, 2019	$	1.8	$	2,786.6	$	(64.1	)	$	1,648.1		$	(2,028.9	)	$	1.2		$	2,344.7
Comprehensive income:
Net income		—		—		—			105.6			—			0.1			105.7
Other comprehensive income (loss)		—		—		(11.4	)		—			—			—			(11.4	)
Stock options exercised		—		0.8		—			—			—			—			0.8
Stock-based compensation		—		8.4		—			—			(0.3	)		—			8.1
Treasury stock purchases		—		—		—			—			(50.0	)		—			(50.0	)
Dividends ($0.44 per common share)		—		—		—			(61.2	)		—			—			(61.2	)
Balance at September 30, 2019	$	1.8	$	2,795.8	$	(75.5	)	$	1,692.5		$	(2,079.2	)	$	1.3		$	2,336.7

Balance at June 30, 2020	$	1.8	$	2,852.9	$	(110.3	)	$	1,954.7		$	(2,237.3	)	$	1.3		$	2,463.1
Comprehensive income:
Net income		—		—		—			164.6			—			1.2			165.8
Other comprehensive income (loss)		—		—		18.8			—			—			—			18.8
Stock options exercised		—		31.9		—			—			—			—			31.9
Stock-based compensation		—		18.5		—			—			(0.4	)		—			18.1
Treasury stock purchases		—		—		—			—			—			—			—
Dividends to non-controlling interests		—		—		—			—			—			(2.5	)		(2.5	)
Dividends ($0.48 per common share)		—		—		—			(66.6	)		—			—			(66.6	)
Balance at September 30, 2020	$	1.8	$	2,903.3	$	(91.5	)	$	2,052.7		$	(2,237.7	)	$	—		$	2,628.6

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURITY, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.	Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The Company is a leading home and security products company with a portfolio of leading branded products used for residential home repair, remodeling, new construction and security applications.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2020, the related condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income and equity for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, and the related condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 are unaudited. The presentation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts and related disclosures. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the financial statements have been included. Interim results may not be indicative of results for a full year.

The condensed consolidated financial statements and notes are presented pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and do not contain certain information included in our annual audited consolidated financial statements and notes. The December 31, 2019 condensed consolidated balance sheet was derived from our audited consolidated financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

2.	Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Financial Instruments—Credit Losses

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, which changes the impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments that are not measured at fair value through net income. The new guidance applies to most financial assets measured at amortized cost, including trade and other receivables and loans as well as off-balance-sheet credit exposures (e.g., loan commitments and standby letters of credit). The standard replaced the “incurred loss” approach under the previous guidance with an “expected loss” model that requires an entity to estimate its lifetime “expected credit loss.” We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, which removes the requirement to disclose: 1) amount of and reasons for transfers between Levels 1 and 2 of the fair value hierarchy, 2) policy for timing of transfers between levels, and 3) valuation processes for Level 3 investments. In addition, this guidance modifies and adds other disclosure requirements, which primarily relate to valuation of Level 3 assets and liabilities. We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That is a Service Contract

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, which aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. Costs to obtain software, including configuration and integration with legacy IT systems, coding and testing, including parallel process phases are eligible for capitalization under the new standard. In addition, activities that would be expensed include costs related to vendor demonstrations, determining performance and technology requirements and training activities. We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on our financial statements.

FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURITY, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

2.Recently Issued Accounting Standards (Continued)

Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, which is intended to simplify accounting for income taxes and improve consistency in application. ASU 2019-12 amends certain elements of income tax accounting, including but not limited to intraperiod tax allocations, step-ups in tax basis of goodwill, and calculating taxes on year-to-date losses in interim periods. The guidance is effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning January 1, 2021, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material effect on our financial statements.

Clarifications in Accounting for Equity Securities

In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-01, which clarifies the interactions between accounting for equity investments (ASC 321), equity method accounting (ASC 323) and derivatives and hedges (ASC 815). As a result of the ASU, when entities apply the measurement alternative to non-controlling equity investments under ASC 321, and must transition to the equity method of accounting because of an observable transaction, existing investments should be remeasured immediately before applying the equity method of accounting. Additionally, it states that if entities hold non-derivative forward contracts or purchased call options to acquire equity securities, such instruments should be measured using the fair value principles of ASC 321 before settlement or exercise. The Company early adopted this guidance on January 1, 2020, and as a result recognized non-cash gains of $11.0 million within other income during the first nine months of 2020 related to our investment in Flo Technologies, Inc. (see Note 4).

Effects of Reference Rate Reform

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, which provides relief from accounting analysis and impacts that may otherwise be required for modifications to agreements necessitated by reference rate reform. It also provides optional expedients to enable the continuance of hedge accounting where certain hedging relationships are impacted by reference rate reform. This optional guidance is effective immediately, and available to be used through December 31, 2022. We are assessing the impact that reference rate reform and the related adoption of this guidance may have on our financial statements.

3.	Balance Sheet Information

Supplemental information on our balance sheets is as follows:

(In millions)	September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Inventories:
Raw materials and supplies	$	299.3	$	274.4
Work in process		72.0		72.2
Finished products		367.0		372.0
Total inventories	$	738.3	$	718.6

Property, plant and equipment, gross	$	2,005.7	$	1,982.5
Less: accumulated depreciation		1,214.0		1,158.3
Property, plant and equipment, net	$	791.7	$	824.2

FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURITY, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

4.	Acquisitions and Dispositions

In 2018 our Plumbing segment entered into a strategic partnership with, and acquired non-controlling equity interests in, Flo Technologies, Inc. (“Flo”), a U.S. manufacturer of comprehensive water monitoring and shut-off systems with leak detection technologies. In January 2020, we entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Flo in a multi-phase transaction. As part of this agreement, we acquired additional shares for $44.2 million in cash, including direct transactions costs, and entered into a forward contract to purchase all remaining shares of Flo at a future date in exchange for an additional $7.9 million in cash, which is included in other assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheet. In April 2020, we acquired additional shares of Flo under a separate option agreement which resulted in a non-cash gain of $4.4 million on the forward contract within other income during the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

We utilize the equity method to account for investments when we possess the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the operating and financial policies of the investee. The ability to exercise significant influence is presumed when the investor possesses more than 20% of the voting interests of the investee. This presumption may be overcome based on specific facts and circumstances that demonstrate that the ability to exercise significant influence is restricted. In applying the equity method, we record our investment at cost and subsequently increase or decrease the carrying amount of the investment by our proportionate share of the net earnings or losses of the investee. We record dividends or other equity distributions as reductions in the carrying value of our investment.

As of September 30, 2020, we owned approximately 80% of Flo’s outstanding shares. Starting in the first quarter of 2020, we applied the equity method of accounting to our investment in Flo as the minority shareholders have substantive participating rights which preclude consolidation in our results of operations and statements of financial position and cash flows. The substantive participating rights are due to expire in the first quarter of 2021, at which time we will obtain control of, and begin consolidating, Flo in our results. The second phase, scheduled to occur in the first quarter of 2022, will result in the acquisition of the remaining outstanding shares of Flo for a price based on a multiple of Flo’s 2021 sales and adjusted earnings before interest and taxes. Immediately prior to applying the equity method of accounting, we recognized a non-cash gain of $6.6 million within other income during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 related to the remeasurement of our previously existing investment in Flo.

The carrying value of our investment in Flo was $79.1 million at September 30, 2020 and $25.7 million at December 31, 2019.

FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURITY, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

5.	Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets

We had goodwill of $2,085.2 million and $2,090.2 million as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The change in the net carrying amount of goodwill by segment was as follows:

(In millions)	Plumbing			Doors & Security			Cabinets			Total Goodwill
Goodwill at December 31, 2019^(a)	$	747.3		$	417.4		$	925.5		$	2,090.2
Year-to-date translation adjustments		(3.9	)		(0.3	)		(0.8	)		(5.0	)
Goodwill at September 30, 2020^(a)	$	743.4		$	417.1		$	924.7		$	2,085.2

^(a)

Net of accumulated impairment losses of $399.5 million in the Doors & Security segment.

We also had net identifiable intangible assets of $1,111.2 million and $1,168.9 million as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The $27.1 million decrease in gross identifiable intangible assets was primarily due to tradename impairment charges of $22.5 million in our Plumbing and Cabinets segments and foreign translation adjustments.

The gross carrying value and accumulated amortization by class of identifiable intangible assets as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:

(In millions)	As of September 30, 2020							As of December 31, 2019
	Gross Carrying Amounts		Accumulated Amortization			Net Book Value		Gross Carrying Amounts		Accumulated Amortization			Net Book Value
Indefinite-lived tradenames	$	597.5	$	—		$	597.5	$	635.6	$	—		$	635.6
Amortizable intangible assets
Tradenames		33.5		(13.4	)		20.1		20.6		(12.9	)		7.7
Customer and contractual relationships		799.9		(325.6	)		474.3		803.9		(299.6	)		504.3
Patents/proprietary technology		75.5		(56.2	)		19.3		73.4		(52.1	)		21.3
Total		908.9		(395.2	)		513.7		897.9		(364.6	)		533.3
Total identifiable intangibles	$	1,506.4	$	(395.2	)	$	1,111.2	$	1,533.5	$	(364.6	)	$	1,168.9

Amortizable identifiable intangible assets, principally customer relationships, are subject to amortization over their estimated useful life, ranging from 2 to 30 years, based on the assessment of a number of factors that may impact useful life, which includes customer attrition rates and other relevant factors.

During the third quarter of 2020, no events or circumstances occurred that would have required us to perform interim impairment tests of goodwill or indefinite-lived tradenames.

During the second quarter of 2020, extended closures of luxury plumbing showrooms associated with the novel coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”) led to lower than expected sales related to an indefinite-lived tradename within the Plumbing segment, which combined with the updated financial outlook compared to previous forecasts and the continued uncertainty of the pandemic on the sales and profitability related to the tradename led us to conclude that it was more likely than not that the indefinite-lived tradename was impaired. Therefore we performed an interim impairment test as of June 30, 2020, and as a result we recognized a pre-tax impairment charge of $13.0 million related to this tradename. We also performed an evaluation of the useful life of this tradename and determined it was no longer indefinite-lived due to changes in long-term management expectations and future operating plans. As a result, the remaining carrying value of this tradename is being amortized over its estimated useful life of 30 years.

In the first quarter of 2020, we recognized an impairment charge of $9.5 million related to an indefinite-lived tradename in our Cabinets segment. This charge was primarily the result of lower expected sales of custom cabinetry products related to the impact of COVID-19. In the fourth quarter of 2019, we recognized an impairment charge of $12.0 million related to the same indefinite-lived tradename, which was the result of a strategic shift associated with new segment leadership and acceleration of our capacity rebalancing initiatives from custom cabinetry products to value-based cabinetry products as a result of lower than expected sales of custom cabinetry products compared to prior forecasts. As of September 30, 2020, the carrying value of this tradename was $29.1 million.

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5.Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets (Continued)

In the third quarter of 2019, we recognized an impairment charge of $29.5 million related to a second indefinite-lived tradename in our Cabinets segment, which was primarily the result of a continuing shift in consumer demand from semi-custom cabinetry products to value-priced cabinetry products, which led to consecutive downward adjustments of internal sales forecasts and future growth rates associated with the tradename. As of September 30, 2020, the carrying value of this tradename was $85.0 million.

The estimated fair value of a third tradename in our Cabinets segment exceeded its carrying value by less than 10% as of March 31, 2020. As of September 30, 2020, the carrying value of this tradename was $38.2 million.

The fair values of these tradenames were measured using the relief-from-royalty approach, which estimates the present value of royalty income that could be hypothetically earned by licensing the tradename to a third party over its remaining useful life. Some of the more significant assumptions inherent in estimating the fair values include forecasted revenue growth rates for the tradename, assumed royalty rate, and a market-participant discount rate that reflects the level of risk associated with the tradenames’ future revenues and profitability. We selected the assumptions used in the financial forecasts using historical data, supplemented by current and anticipated market conditions, estimated growth rates, and management plans. These assumptions represent Level 3 inputs of the fair value hierarchy (refer to Note 8).

The significant assumptions used to estimate the fair values of the tradenames impaired during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and the year ended December 31, 2019 were as follows:

	2020									2019
Unobservable Input	Minimum			Maximum			Weighted Average^(a)			Minimum			Maximum			Weighted Average^(a)
Discount rate		14.8	%		15.8	%		15.1	%		13.0	%		13.5	%		13.3	%
Royalty rate^(b)		4.0	%		5.0	%		4.3	%		3.0	%		4.0	%		3.3	%
Long-term revenue growth rate^(c)		1.0	%		3.0	%		1.6	%		3.0	%		3.0	%		3.0	%

^(a)	Weighted by relative fair value of the impaired tradenames.

^(b)	Represents estimated percentage of sales a market-participant would pay to license the impaired tradenames.

^(c)	Selected long-term revenue growth rate within 10-year projection period of the impaired tradenames.

A reduction in the estimated fair value of the tradenames in our Cabinets segment could trigger additional impairment charges in future periods. Events or circumstances that could have a potential negative effect on the estimated fair value of our reporting units and indefinite-lived tradenames include: lower than forecasted revenues, more severe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic than currently expected, actual new construction and repair and remodel growth rates that fall below our assumptions, actions of key customers, increases in discount rates, continued economic uncertainty, higher levels of unemployment, weak consumer confidence, lower levels of discretionary consumer spending, a decrease in royalty rates and a decline in the trading price of our common stock. We cannot predict the occurrence of certain events or changes in circumstances that might adversely affect the carrying value of goodwill and indefinite-lived assets.

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6.	External Debt and Financing Arrangements

Unsecured Senior Notes

At September 30, 2020, the Company had aggregate outstanding notes in the amount of $1.8 billion, with varying maturities (the “Notes”). The Notes are unsecured senior obligations of the Company. The following table provides a summary of the Company’s outstanding Notes, including the net carrying value of the Notes, net of underwriting commissions, price discounts, and debt issuance costs as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

					Net Carrying Value
(in millions)	Principal Amount		Issuance Date	Maturity Date	September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
3.000% Senior Notes	$	400.0	June 2015	June 2020	$	—	$	399.7
4.000% Senior Notes		500.0	June 2015	June 2025		496.4		495.8
4.000% Senior Notes (the "2018 Notes")		600.0	September 2018	September 2023		596.8		596.1
3.250% Senior Notes		700.0	September 2019	September 2029		693.3		692.7
Total Senior Notes					$	1,786.5	$	2,184.3

During June 2020, we repaid all amounts outstanding on the 3.000% Senior Notes issued in June 2015 which were scheduled to mature in June 2020 using borrowings under our 2019 Revolving Credit Agreement (as defined below). In September 2019, the Company issued $700 million of unsecured senior notes (“2019 Notes”) in a registered public offering. The 2019 Notes are due in 2029 with a coupon rate of 3.25%. The Company used the proceeds from the 2019 Notes offering to repay in full a $350 million term loan and to pay down outstanding balances under our 2019 Revolving Credit Agreement.

Credit Facilities

In April 2020, the Company entered into a 364-day supplemental, $400 million revolving credit facility (the “2020 Revolving Credit Agreement”), and borrowings thereunder will be used for general corporate purposes. Given the uncertain nature and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, this was a proactive step taken out of an abundance of caution to provide ample liquidity for the business. The terms and conditions of the 2020 Revolving Credit Agreement are essentially the same as the Company’s existing $1.25 billion revolving credit facility except for additional provisions related to cash hoarding and the use of debt issuance proceeds. Interest rates under the 2020 Revolving Credit Agreement are variable based on LIBOR at the time of the borrowing and the Company’s long-term credit rating and can range from LIBOR + 1.4% to LIBOR + 1.8%. The 2020 Revolving Credit Agreement includes a covenant under which the Company is required to maintain a minimum ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense of 3.0 to 1.0. Consolidated EBITDA is defined as consolidated net income before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, losses from asset impairments, and certain other one-time adjustments. In addition, the 2020 Revolving Credit Agreement includes a covenant under which the Company’s ratio of consolidated total indebtedness minus certain cash and cash equivalents to consolidated EBITDA generally may not exceed 3.5 to 1.0. As of September 30, 2020, there were no outstanding borrowings under this facility and we were in compliance with all covenants under this facility.

In September 2019, the Company entered into a second amended and restated $1.25 billion revolving credit facility (the “2019 Revolving Credit Agreement”), and borrowings thereunder will be used for general corporate purposes. The terms and conditions of the 2019 Revolving Credit Agreement, including the total commitment amount, essentially remained the same as under the previous credit agreement, except that the maturity date was extended to September 2024. Borrowings amounting to $165.0 million were rolled-over from the prior revolving credit facility into the 2019 Revolving Credit Agreement. Interest rates under the 2019 Revolving Credit Agreement are variable based on LIBOR at the time of the borrowing and the Company’s long-term credit rating and can range from LIBOR + 0.91% to LIBOR + 1.4%. This amendment and restatement of the credit agreement was a non-cash transaction for the Company. On September 30, 2020, our outstanding borrowings under this facility was $300.0 million. On December 31, 2019, our outstanding borrowings under this facility was zero. This facility is included in Long-term debt in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2020, we were in compliance with all covenants under this facility.

In September 2019, the Company used the proceeds from the 2019 Notes to repay the full outstanding balance on the Term Loan entered into in March 2018 and subsequently amended in August 2018 and March 2019 (the “Term Loan”). Following the March 2019 amendment, the Term Loan provided for borrowings of $350 million and matured in March 2020. At December 31, 2019, amounts due under the Term Loan were zero.

We currently have uncommitted bank lines of credit in China, which provide for unsecured borrowings for working capital of up to $17.5 million in aggregate, of which there were no outstanding balances as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

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7.	Financial Instruments

We do not enter into financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. We principally use financial instruments to reduce the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and commodities used as raw materials in our products. The principal derivative financial instruments we enter into on a routine basis are foreign exchange contracts. Derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value. The counterparties to derivative contracts are major financial institutions. We are subject to credit risk on these contracts equal to the fair value of these instruments. Management currently believes that the risk of incurring material losses is unlikely and that the losses, if any, would be immaterial to the Company.

Raw materials used by the Company are subject to price volatility caused by weather, supply conditions, geopolitical and economic variables, and other unpredictable external factors. As a result, from time to time, we enter into commodity swaps to manage the price risk associated with forecasted purchases of materials used in our operations.

Our primary foreign currency hedge contracts pertain to the Canadian dollar, the British pound, the Mexican peso and the Chinese yuan. The gross U.S. dollar equivalent notional amount of all foreign currency derivative hedges outstanding at September 30, 2020 was $349.7 million. Based on foreign exchange rates as of September 30, 2020, we estimate that $2.4 million of net derivative losses included in accumulated other comprehensive income as of September 30, 2020 will be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months.

The fair values of derivative instruments on the consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:

		Fair Value
(In millions)	Location	September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Assets:
Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets	$	1.1	$	2.9
Commodity contracts	Other current assets		—		0.1
	Total assets	$	1.1	$	3.0
Liabilities:
Foreign exchange contracts	Other current liabilities	$	4.4	$	2.2
Commodity contracts	Other current liabilities		0.1		—
Net investment hedges	Other current liabilities		0.1		0.3
	Total liabilities	$	4.6	$	2.5

FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURITY, INC.

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7.	Financial Instruments (Continued)

The effects of derivative financial instruments on the statements of comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

(In millions)	Classification and Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Fair Value and Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
	Cost of products sold			Interest expense		Other income, net
Total amounts per Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	$	2,873.9		$	64.4	$	13.4
The effects of fair value and cash flow hedging:
Gain (loss) on fair value hedging relationships
Foreign exchange contracts:
Hedged items							(5.3	)
Derivative designated as hedging instruments							6.9
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedging relationships
Foreign exchange contracts:
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income		(2.1	)
Commodity contracts:
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income		(0.2	)
Interest rate contracts:
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income					0.5

(In millions)	Classification and Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Fair Value and Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
	Cost of products sold			Interest expense		Other income, net
Total amounts per Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	$	2,773.5		$	71.8	$	2.2
The effects of fair value and cash flow hedging:
Gain (loss) on fair value hedging relationships
Foreign exchange contracts:
Hedged items							(2.7	)
Derivative designated as hedging instruments							3.4
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedging relationships
Foreign exchange contracts:
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income		3.2
Commodity contracts:
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income		(0.2	)
Interest rate contracts:
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income					0.3

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7.	Financial Instruments (Continued)

The effects of derivative financial instruments on the statements of comprehensive income for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

(In millions)	Classification and Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Fair Value and Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
	Cost of products sold			Interest expense		Other income, net
Total amounts per Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	$	1,071.5		$	20.1	$	2.1
The effects of fair value and cash flow hedging:
Gain (loss) on fair value hedging relationships
Foreign exchange contracts:
Hedged items							3.5
Derivative designated as hedging instruments							(3.1	)
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedging relationships
Foreign exchange contracts:
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income		(1.4	)
Commodity contracts:
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income		0.2
Interest rate contracts:
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income					0.2

(In millions)	Classification and Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Fair Value and Cash Flow Hedging Relationships
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
	Cost of products sold			Interest expense		Other income, net
Total amounts per Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	$	934.8		$	23.6	$	0.3
The effects of fair value and cash flow hedging:
Gain (loss) on fair value hedging relationships
Foreign exchange contracts:
Hedged items							(2.5	)
Derivative designated as hedging instruments							2.7
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedging relationships
Foreign exchange contracts:
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income		0.4
Commodity contracts:
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income		(0.2	)
Interest rate contracts:
Amount of gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income into income					0.1

The cash flow hedges recognized in other comprehensive income were a net loss of $7.0 million and a net gain of $2.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The cash flow hedges recognized in other comprehensive income were a net loss of $0.3 million and a net gain of $2.9 million in the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURITY, INC.

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8.Fair Value Measurements

FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) requirements for Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures establish a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels. Level 1 inputs, the highest priority, are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs reflect other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are either observable directly or through corroboration with observable market data. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs, due to little or no market activity for the asset or liability, such as internally-developed valuation models. We do not have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis that are Level 3.

The carrying value and fair value of debt as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:

(In millions)	September 30, 2020				December 31, 2019
	Carrying Value		Fair Value		Carrying Value		Fair Value
Notes, net of underwriting commissions, price discounts and debt issuance costs	$	1,786.5	$	1,992.4	$	2,184.3	$	2,271.4
2019 Revolving Credit Agreement		300.0		300.0		—		—
Total debt		2,086.5		2,292.4		2,184.3		2,271.4

The estimated fair value of our Notes is determined by using quoted market prices of our debt securities, which are Level 1 inputs.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:

(In millions)	Fair Value
	September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Assets
Derivative financial instruments (Level 2)	$	1.1	$	3.0
Deferred compensation program assets (Level 2)		15.3		12.1
Total assets	$	16.4	$	15.1
Liabilities
Derivative financial instruments (Level 2)	$	4.6	$	2.5

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9.	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income consists of net income and other changes in business equity from transactions and other events from sources other than shareholders. It includes currency translation gains and losses, unrealized gains and losses from derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges, and defined benefit plan adjustments. The after-tax components of and changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

(In millions)	Foreign Currency Adjustments			Derivative Hedging Gain (Loss)			Defined Benefit Plan Adjustments			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at December 31, 2018	$	(25.3	)	$	4.2		$	(45.9	)	$	(67.0	)
Amounts classified into accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		1.1			3.0			(2.8	)		1.3
Adoption of ASU 2018-02								(8.6	)		(8.6	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		—			(2.8	)		1.6			(1.2	)
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income		1.1			0.2			(9.8	)		(8.5	)
Balance at September 30, 2019	$	(24.2	)	$	4.4		$	(55.7	)	$	(75.5	)

Balance at December 31, 2019	$	(11.5	)	$	5.5		$	(66.6	)	$	(72.6	)
Amounts classified into accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		(12.7	)		(7.7	)		(1.0	)		(21.4	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		—			2.1			0.4			2.5
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income		(12.7	)		(5.6	)		(0.6	)		(18.9	)
Balance at September 30, 2020	$	(24.2	)	$	(0.1	)	$	(67.2	)	$	(91.5	)

(In millions)	Foreign Currency Adjustments			Derivative Hedging Gain (Loss)			Defined Benefit Plan Adjustments			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance at June 30, 2019	$	(11.6	)	$	2.0		$	(54.5	)	$	(64.1	)
Amounts classified into accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		(12.6	)		2.7			(2.8	)		(12.7	)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		—			(0.3	)		1.6			1.3
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income		(12.6	)		2.4			(1.2	)		(11.4	)
Balance at September 30, 2019	$	(24.2	)	$	4.4		$	(55.7	)	$	(75.5	)

Balance at June 30, 2020	$	(41.8	)	$	(1.1	)	$	(67.4	)	$	(110.3	)
Amounts classified into accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		17.6			—			(0.2	)		17.4
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income		—			1.0			0.4			1.4
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income		17.6			1.0			0.2			18.8
Balance at September 30, 2020	$	(24.2	)	$	(0.1	)	$	(67.2	)	$	(91.5	)

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9.	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Continued)

The reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

(In millions)
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Nine months ended September 30,						Affected Line Item in the Statement of Comprehensive Income
	2020			2019
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
Foreign exchange contracts	$	(2.1	)	$	3.2		Cost of products sold
Commodity contracts		(0.2	)		(0.2	)	Cost of products sold
Interest rate contracts		0.5			0.3		Interest expense
		(1.8	)		3.3		Total before tax
		(0.3	)		(0.5	)	Tax expense
	$	(2.1	)	$	2.8		Net of tax
Defined benefit plan items
Recognition of actuarial losses	$	(0.6	)	$	(2.1	)	(a)
		(0.6	)		(2.1	)	Total before tax
		0.2			0.5		Tax expense
	$	(0.4	)	$	(1.6	)	Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period	$	(2.5	)	$	1.2		Net of tax


(In millions)
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Three Months Ended September 30,						Affected Line Item in the Statement of Comprehensive Income
	2020			2019
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges
Foreign exchange contracts	$	(1.4	)	$	0.4		Cost of products sold
Commodity contracts		0.2			(0.2	)	Cost of products sold
Interest rate contracts		0.2			0.1		Interest expense
		(1.0	)		0.3		Total before tax
		—			—		Tax expense
	$	(1.0	)	$	0.3		Net of tax
Defined benefit plan items
Recognition of actuarial losses	$	(0.6	)	$	(2.1	)	(a)
		(0.6	)		(2.1	)	Total before tax
		0.2			0.5		Tax expense
	$	(0.4	)	$	(1.6	)	Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period	$	(1.4	)	$	(1.3	)	Net of tax

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10.

Revenue

The following table disaggregates our consolidated revenue by major sales distribution channels for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:

(In millions)	Nine Months Ended September 30,				Three Months Ended September 30,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Wholesalers^(a)	$	1,969.8	$	2,001.8	$	722.9	$	684.0
Home Center retailers^(b)		1,338.4		1,205.6		498.3		383.7
Other retailers^(c)		251.3		220.0		91.7		77.6
Builder direct		164.6		173.2		57.8		60.8
U.S. net sales		3,724.1		3,600.6		1,370.7		1,206.1
International^(d)		706.5		693.5		281.4		252.9
Net sales	$	4,430.6	$	4,294.1	$	1,652.1	$	1,459.0

(a)

Represents sales to customers whose business is oriented towards builders, professional trades and home remodelers, inclusive of sales through our customers’ respective internet website portals.

(b)

Represents sales to the three largest “Do-It-Yourself” retailers; The Home Depot, Inc., Lowes Companies, Inc. and Menards, Inc., inclusive of sales through their respective internet website portals.

(c)

Represents sales principally to our mass merchant and standalone independent e-commerce customers.

(d)

Represents sales in markets outside the United States, principally in Canada, China, Europe and Mexico.

11.	Defined Benefit Plans

The components of net periodic benefit cost for pension for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

(In millions)	Nine Months Ended September 30,						Three Months Ended September 30,
	Pension Benefits						Pension Benefits
	2020			2019			2020			2019
Service cost	$	0.3		$	0.3		$	0.1		$	0.1
Interest cost		21.2			24.7			7.0			8.3
Expected return on plan assets		(24.5	)		(26.4	)		(8.1	)		(8.8	)
Recognition of actuarial losses		0.6			2.1			0.6			2.1
Net periodic benefit (income) expense	$	(2.4	)	$	0.7		$	(0.4	)	$	1.7

Service cost relates to benefit accruals in an hourly Union defined benefit plan in our Doors & Security segment. All other defined benefit pension plans were frozen as of December 31, 2016.

12.	Income Taxes

The effective income tax rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were 23.5% and 25.0%, respectively. The effective income tax rate in 2020 was favorably impacted by a benefit related to share-based compensation, and in 2019, was favorably impacted by a benefit related to decreases in uncertain tax positions, as a result of audit settlements with taxing authorities.

The effective income tax rates for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were 24.3% and 27.0%, respectively. The effective income tax rate in 2020 was favorably impacted by a benefit related to share-based compensation.

It is reasonably possible that, within the next 12 months, total unrecognized tax benefits may decrease in the range of $2.5 million to $13.0 million, primarily as a result of the conclusion of pending U.S. federal, state and foreign income tax proceedings.

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13.	Product Warranties

We generally record warranty expense related to contractual warranty terms at the time of sale. We may also provide customer concessions for claims made outside of the contractual warranty terms and those expenses are recorded in the period in which the concession is made. We offer our customers various warranty terms based on the type of product that is sold. Warranty expense is determined based on historic claim experience and the nature of the product category. The following table summarizes activity related to our product warranty liability for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

(In millions)	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2020			2019
Reserve balance at January 1,	$	24.7		$	24.9
Provision for warranties issued		17.7			20.5
Settlements made (in cash or in kind)		(19.7	)		(19.2	)
Foreign translation adjustments		—			(0.5	)
Reserve balance at September 30,	$	22.7		$	25.7

14.	Information on Business Segments

Net sales and operating income for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 by segment were as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)	2020			2019			% Change vs. Prior Year
Net Sales
Plumbing	$	1,564.4		$	1,478.8			5.8		%
Doors & Security		1,052.7			1,017.6			3.4
Cabinets		1,813.5			1,797.7			0.9
Net sales	$	4,430.6		$	4,294.1			3.2		%
Operating Income (Loss)
Plumbing	$	330.6		$	307.9			7.4		%
Doors & Security		143.5			122.5			17.1
Cabinets		163.1			134.0			21.7
Less: Corporate expenses		(69.0	)		(58.4	)		(18.2	)
Operating income	$	568.2		$	506.0			12.3		%

	Three Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)	2020			2019			% Change vs. Prior Year
Net Sales
Plumbing	$	590.6		$	514.1			14.9		%
Doors & Security		406.7			355.2			14.5
Cabinets		654.8			589.7			11.0
Net sales	$	1,652.1		$	1,459.0			13.2		%
Operating Income (Loss)
Plumbing	$	116.6		$	112.0			4.1		%
Doors & Security		66.8			50.1			33.3
Cabinets		82.1			25.1			227.1
Less: Corporate expenses		(25.3	)		(19.2	)		(31.8	)
Operating income	$	240.2		$	168.0			43.0		%

FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURITY, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

15.	Restructuring and Other Charges

Pre-tax restructuring and other charges for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 are shown below.

(In millions)	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020						Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
	Restructuring Charges		Other Charges ^(a)		Total Charges		Restructuring Charges		Other Charges ^(a)		Total Charges
Plumbing	$	7.2	$	0.1	$	7.3	$	3.5	$	5.6	$	9.1
Doors & Security		3.2		0.5		3.7		1.6		2.0		3.6
Cabinets		4.7		2.6		7.3		6.1		1.1		7.2
Corporate		1.4		0.3		1.7		—		—		—
Total	$	16.5	$	3.5	$	20.0	$	11.2	$	8.7	$	19.9

(a)

“Other Charges” represent charges directly related to restructuring initiatives that cannot be reported as restructuring under GAAP. Such costs may include losses on disposal of inventories, trade receivables allowances from exiting product lines, accelerated depreciation resulting from the closure of facilities and gains or losses on the sale of previously closed facilities.

Restructuring and other charges in the first nine months of 2020 largely related to headcount actions associated with COVID-19 across all of our segments and costs associated with changes in our manufacturing processes within our Plumbing segment. Restructuring and other charges in the first nine months of 2019 largely related to severance costs within our Plumbing and Cabinets segment and costs associated with closing facilities within our Plumbing and Doors & Security segments.

(In millions)	Three Months Ended September 30, 2020									Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
	Restructuring Charges			Other Charges ^(a)			Total Charges			Restructuring Charges		Other Charges ^(a)			Total Charges
Plumbing	$	4.0		$	2.4		$	6.4		$	0.2	$	(0.2	)	$	—
Doors & Security		—			(0.3	)		(0.3	)		1.5		—			1.5
Cabinets		(2.4	)		0.3			(2.1	)		3.8		0.4			4.2
Total	$	1.6		$	2.4		$	4.0		$	5.5	$	0.2		$	5.7

(a)

Restructuring and other charges in the third quarter of 2020 largely related to severance and other costs associated with changes in our manufacturing processes within our Plumbing segment partially offset by a credit related to severance costs due to the cancellation of a previously approved restructuring action within our Cabinets segment. Restructuring and other charges in the third quarter of 2019 largely related to severance costs within our Cabinets and Doors & Security segments.

Reconciliation of Restructuring Liability

(In millions)	Balance at 12/31/19		2020 Provision		Cash Expenditures ^(a)			Non-Cash Write-offs		Balance at 9/30/20
Workforce reduction costs	$	6.7	$	16.0	$	(12.2	)	$	—	$	10.5
Other		0.1		0.5		(0.6	)		—		—
	$	6.8	$	16.5	$	(12.8	)	$	—	$	10.5

(a)

Cash expenditures primarily relate to severance charges.

(In millions)	Balance at 12/31/18		2019 Provision		Cash Expenditures ^(a)			Non-Cash Write-offs			Balance at 9/30/19
Workforce reduction costs	$	9.9	$	10.2	$	(10.1	)	$	(0.1	)	$	9.9
Other		0.6		1.0		(1.2	)		—			0.4
	$	10.5	$	11.2	$	(11.3	)	$	(0.1	)	$	10.3

(a)

Cash expenditures primarily relate to severance charges.

FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURITY, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

16.	Earnings Per Share

The computations of earnings per common share for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 were as follows:

(In millions, except per share data)	Nine Months Ended September 30,					Three Months Ended September 30,
	2020		2019			2020		2019
Net income	$	390.8	$	327.3		$	165.8	$	105.7
Less: Noncontrolling interest		1.3		(0.5	)		1.2		0.1
Net income attributable to Fortune Brands		389.5		327.8			164.6		105.6

Basic earnings per common share	$	2.81	$	2.34		$	1.19	$	0.76
Diluted earnings per common share	$	2.78	$	2.32		$	1.17	$	0.75

Basic average shares outstanding		138.6		140.0			138.6		139.5
Stock-based awards		1.4		1.4			1.9		1.4
Diluted average shares outstanding		140.0		141.4			140.5		140.9
Antidilutive stock-based awards excluded from weighted- average number of shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share		1.1		2.2			0.3		1.7

17.Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation

We are defendants in lawsuits associated with the normal conduct of our businesses and operations. It is not possible to predict the outcome of the pending actions, and, as with any litigation, it is possible that these actions could be decided unfavorably to the Company. The Company believes that there are meritorious defenses to these actions and that these actions will not have a material adverse effect upon our results of operations, cash flows or financial condition, and where appropriate, these actions are being vigorously contested. Accordingly, the Company believes the likelihood of material loss is remote.

Environmental

Compliance with federal, state and local laws regulating the discharge of materials into the environment, or otherwise relating to the protection of the environment, did not have a material effect on capital expenditures, earnings or the competitive position of Fortune Brands during the nine and three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019. We are involved in remediation activities to clean up hazardous wastes as required by federal and state laws. Liabilities for remediation costs of each site are based on our best estimate of undiscounted future costs. We believe compliance with current environmental protection laws (before taking into account estimated recoveries from third parties) will not have a material adverse effect upon our results of operations, cash flows or financial condition. Uncertainties about the status of laws, regulations, technology and information related to individual sites make it difficult to develop estimates of environmental remediation exposures.

Item 2.

FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURITY, INC.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, which are included in this report, as well as our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019, which are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

This discussion contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), regarding the expected or potential impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”) on our business, operations or financial condition in addition to statements regarding our general business strategies, market potential, future financial performance, the potential of our brands and other matters, expected capital spending, expected pension contributions, the anticipated impact of recently issued accounting standards on our financial statements, planned business strategies, anticipated market potential, future financial performance, impact of acquisitions and other matters. Statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “projects,” “estimates,” “plans” and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would,” “may” and “could” are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. Where, in any forward-looking statement, we express an expectation or belief as to future results or events, such expectation or belief is based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about our industry, business and future financial results, available at the time this report is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our actual results could differ materially from the results contemplated by these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to: (i) the uncertainties relating to the impact of COVID-19 on the Company’s business, operations and financial results, (ii) our reliance on the North American home improvement, repair and new home construction activity levels, and the North American and global economies generally, (iii) the competitive nature of consumer and trade brand businesses, (iv) risks associated with our ability to improve organizational productivity and global supply chain efficiency and flexibility, (v) our ability to develop new products or processes and improve existing products and processes, (vi) risks associated with global commodity and energy availability and price volatility, as well as the possibility of sustained inflation, (vii) risks associated with doing business internationally, including changes in trade-related tariffs and risks with uncertain trade environments, (viii) changes in government and industry standards, (ix) risks associated with entering into potential strategic acquisitions and integrating acquired property, (x) our ability to secure and protect our intellectual property rights, (xi) our reliance on key customers and suppliers, including wholesale distributors and dealers, (xii) risks associated with the disruption of operations, (xiii) our inability to obtain raw materials and finished goods in a timely and cost-effective manner, (xiv) our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel and other labor constraints, (xv) impairments in the carrying value of goodwill or other acquired intangible assets, (xvi) delays or outages in our information technology system or computer networks, (xvii) risk of increases in our defined benefit-related costs and funding requirements, (xviii) future tax law changes or the interpretation of existing tax laws, (xix) potential liabilities and costs from claims and litigation, and (xx) our ability to access the capital markets on terms acceptable to us. These and other factors are discussed in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, as updated in Part II, Item 1A “Risk Factors” below. We undertake no obligation to, and expressly disclaim any such obligation to, update or clarify any forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events, new information or changes to future results over time or otherwise, except as required by law.

OVERVIEW

References to “Fortune Brands,” “the Company,” “we,” “our” and “us” refer to Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries as a whole, unless the context otherwise requires. The Company is a leading home and security products company with a portfolio of leading branded products used for residential home repair, remodeling, new construction and security applications.

During the first nine months of 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of countries and U.S. states issued orders requiring nonessential businesses to close (“closure orders”) and persons who were not engaged in essential businesses to stay at home. Most states and jurisdictions designated our products, our retail channel partners and residential construction as essential business activities. A small number of jurisdictions where we operate did not deem our products as part of an essential business, impacting both our ability to manufacture and the demand for some of our products.

While our financial results were negatively impacted during the second quarter by these closure orders, sales volumes increased as these restrictions were relaxed benefiting our third quarter results. Due to the continued inherent uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, including rapidly changing governmental directives, public health challenges and market reactions, it is challenging to estimate the future performance of our business and the financial impacts of COVID-19. The long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be unclear, and they may negatively affect our results in later periods, largely depending on the timing and shape of the economic recovery as well as any further closures related to COVID-19.

Our first priority with regard to COVID-19 continues to be to ensure the safety, health and hygiene of our employees, customers, suppliers and others with whom we partner in our business activities. Because of our comprehensive use of appropriate risk mitigation and safety practices, we have largely been able to continue our business operations in this unprecedented business environment which could differentiate us from some of our competition. We believe that the disruption caused by the pandemic created increased consumer interest in investing in their homes and accelerated trends that we were experiencing prior to the pandemic, such as the shift towards value-priced cabinetry products and a focus on outdoor living. We have also taken proactive steps in our manufacturing supply chain and other areas to drive efficiencies which we expect to allow us to be more competitive both during and after the pandemic. We continue to believe that the Company has certain competitive advantages including market-leading brands, a diversified mix of channels, lean and flexible supply chains, a decentralized business model and a strong capital structure. We believe these long-held strengths will enable us to compete effectively during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. We will continue to focus on outperforming our markets in growth, profitability and returns in order to drive increased shareholder value. We believe the Company’s track record reflects the long-term attractiveness and potential of the categories we serve and our leading brands.

We believe long-term our most attractive opportunities are to invest in profitable organic growth initiatives. We also believe that we have the potential to generate additional growth from leveraging our cash flow and balance sheet strength by pursuing accretive strategic acquisitions, non-controlling equity investments and joint ventures, and by returning cash to shareholders through a combination of dividends and share repurchases as explained in further detail under “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below.

The U.S. market for our products primarily consists of spending on both new home construction and repair and remodel activities within existing homes, with a majority of the markets we serve consisting of repair and remodel spending. Growth in the U.S. market for our products will largely depend on consumer confidence, employment, home prices, stable mortgage rates and credit availability, all of which may be further impacted by COVID-19 for an unknown duration.

In addition to the potential COVID-19 impacts noted above, we may be impacted by fluctuations in the cost and availability of raw materials, tariffs, transportation costs, changes in foreign exchange and promotional activity among our competitors. We strive to offset the potential unfavorable impact of these items with productivity improvement initiatives and price increases.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 Compared To Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

	Net Sales
(In millions)	2020			2019			% Change vs. Prior Year
Plumbing	$	1,564.4		$	1,478.8			5.8		%
Doors & Security		1,052.7			1,017.6			3.4
Cabinets		1,813.5			1,797.7			0.9
Net sales	$	4,430.6		$	4,294.1			3.2		%

	Operating Income (Loss)
	2020			2019			% Change vs. Prior Year
Plumbing	$	330.6		$	307.9			7.4		%
Doors & Security		143.5			122.5			17.1
Cabinets		163.1			134.0			21.7
Less: Corporate expenses		(69.0	)		(58.4	)		(18.2	)
Operating income	$	568.2		$	506.0			12.3		%

The following discussion of consolidated results of operations and segment results refers to the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019. Consolidated results of operations should be read in conjunction with segment results of operations.

Net sales

Net sales increased by $136.5 million, or 3.2%, on higher volume and price increases to help mitigate the cumulative impact from tariff related costs. These factors were partially offset by unfavorable mix, higher rebate costs and unfavorable foreign exchange of $10 million.

Cost of products sold

Cost of products sold increased by $100.4 million, or 3.6%, due to higher net sales, the impact of higher tariffs and unfavorable mix partially offset by the benefit from productivity improvements.

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $25.5 million, or 2.7%, due to the benefits from organizational restructuring initiatives. These decreases were partially offset by higher transportation costs.

Amortization of intangible assets

Amortization of intangible assets increased by $1.1 million includes the amortization of a Plumbing tradename which was previously classified as indefinite-lived.

Asset impairment charges

Asset impairment charges of $22.5 million in 2020 related to indefinite-lived tradenames in our Plumbing and Cabinets segments. Asset impairment charges of $29.5 million in 2019 related to an indefinite-lived tradename within our Cabinets segment.

Restructuring charges

Restructuring charges of $16.5 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 primarily related to headcount actions associated with COVID-19 across all of our segments and costs associated with changes in our manufacturing processes within our Plumbing segment. Restructuring charges of $11.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2019 primarily related to severance costs within our Plumbing and Cabinets segments and costs associated with closing facilities within our Plumbing and Doors & Security segments.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

Operating income

Operating income increased by $62.2 million, or 12.3%, primarily due to price increases to help mitigate the impact of higher tariffs, higher net sales, benefits from productivity improvements and previously approved restructuring actions as well as lower asset impairment charges. These factors were partially offset by the impact of unfavorable mix, higher tariffs and higher transportation costs.

Interest expense

Interest expense decreased $7.4 million to $64.4 million due to lower average borrowings and lower average interest rates.

Other income, net

Other income, net, was $13.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $2.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The increase in other income, net is primarily due to gains of $11.0 million related to our January 2020 investment in Flo and due to higher defined benefit income in 2020 ($3.1 million increase), partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency adjustments.

In future periods the Company may record, within other income and expense, material adjustments associated with actuarial gains and losses arising from periodic remeasurement of our liabilities for defined benefit plans. At a minimum, the Company will remeasure its defined benefit plan liabilities in the fourth quarter of each year. Remeasurements due to plan amendments and settlements may also occur in interim periods during the year. Remeasurement of these liabilities attributable to updating our liability discount rates and expected return on assets may, in particular, result in material income or expense recognition.

Based on current relevant interest rate benchmarks and year-to-date pension asset returns, the Company may incur additional defined benefit plan actuarial losses of approximately $0.16 per share in the fourth quarter of 2020 due to declining discount rates since December 31, 2019, the last remeasurement date. Any actuarial loss incurred in the fourth quarter will be based upon spot discount rates as of December 31, 2020 and our full year 2020 pension asset returns and may differ materially from this estimate. A 50 basis point change in our discount rate impacts our defined benefit plan liabilities by approximately $65 million.

Income taxes

Net income attributable to Fortune Brands

Net income attributable to Fortune Brands was $389.5 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $327.8 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The increase was due to higher operating income, higher other income and lower interest expense, partly offset by higher income tax expenses and higher equity in losses of affiliate.

Results By Segment

Plumbing

Net sales increased by $85.6 million, or 5.8%, due to higher sales volume from retail and e-commerce customers in the U.S. who remained open during the economic shutdowns, higher sales volume in China despite closures for COVID-19 and price increases to help mitigate the cumulative impact of tariffs. These factors were partly offset by lower sales from showroom customers whose locations closed or operated at limited capacity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and higher rebate costs as well as unfavorable foreign exchange of approximately $8 million.

Operating income increased by $22.7 million, or 7.4%, due to higher sales volume, the benefit from productivity improvements and lower restructuring and other charges. These benefits were partly offset by unfavorable mix, asset impairment charges ($13.0 million in 2020), the impact of higher tariffs and higher advertising and marketing costs as well as unfavorable foreign exchange of approximately $3 million.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

Doors & Security

Net sales increased by $35.1 million, or 3.4%, due to higher volume for doors and decking products, price increases to help mitigate tariffs and the benefit from new customers in decking products. These factors were partially offset by lower volume primarily due to COVID-19 related weakness in the commercial security market, the discontinuance of a doors product line, higher rebate costs and unfavorable mix. Foreign exchange was unfavorable by approximately $1 million.

Operating income increased by $21.0 million, or 17.1%, due to higher sales volume, the benefit from productivity improvements, the absence in 2020 of amortization expense related to Fiberon’s inventory fair value adjustment ($1.8 million in 2019) and the absence in 2020 of an expense due to a fair value adjustment associated with an idle manufacturing facility ($1.7 million in 2019). Foreign exchange was favorable by approximately $3 million. These factors were partially offset by unfavorable mix, the impact of higher tariffs and higher restructuring costs.

Cabinets

Net sales increased by $15.8 million, or 0.9%, due to higher volume and price increases to help mitigate the cumulative impact of tariffs. These factors were partly offset by a continued shift to value-priced products from make-to-order products, as well as unfavorable foreign exchange of approximately $1 million.

Operating income increased by $29.1 million, or 21.7%, due to higher net sales, the benefit from productivity improvements and lower asset impairment charges ($20.0 million decrease). These factors were partly offset by a continued shift to value-priced products from make-to-order products and higher tariffs.

Corporate

Corporate expenses increased by $10.6 million, or 18.2%, due to higher employee related costs, including higher restructuring and other charges.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 Compared To Three Months Ended September 30, 2019

	Net Sales
(In millions)	2020			2019			% Change vs. Prior Year
Plumbing	$	590.6		$	514.1			14.9		%
Doors & Security		406.7			355.2			14.5
Cabinets		654.8			589.7			11.0
Net sales	$	1,652.1		$	1,459.0			13.2		%

	Operating Income (Loss)
	2020			2019			% Change vs. Prior Year
Plumbing	$	116.6		$	112.0			4.1		%
Doors & Security		66.8			50.1			33.3
Cabinets		82.1			25.1			227.1
Less: Corporate expenses		(25.3	)		(19.2	)		(31.8	)
Operating income	$	240.2		$	168.0			43.0		%

The following discussion of consolidated results of operations and segment results refers to the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019. Consolidated results of operations should be read in conjunction with segment results of operations.

Net sales

Net sales increased by $193.1 million, or 13.2%, on higher volume, price increases to help mitigate the cumulative impact from tariff related costs and favorable foreign exchange of approximately $2 million. These factors were partially offset by unfavorable mix and higher rebate costs.

Cost of products sold

Cost of products sold increased by $136.7 million, or 14.6%, due to higher net sales, unfavorable mix, higher tariffs and higher employee related costs, partially offset by the benefit from productivity improvements.

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $17.0 million, or 5.5%, due to higher employee related costs, higher advertising costs and higher transportation costs partially offset by the benefits from organizational restructuring initiatives.

Amortization of intangible assets

Amortization of intangible assets increased by $0.6 million includes the amortization of a Plumbing tradename which was previously classified as indefinite-lived.

Asset impairment charges

Asset impairment charges of $29.5 million in 2019 related to an indefinite-lived tradename within our Cabinets segment.

Restructuring charges

Restructuring charges of $1.6 million in the three months ended September 30, 2020 primarily related to severance and other costs associated with changes in our manufacturing processes within our Plumbing segment partially offset by a credit related to severance costs and the cancellation of a previously approved restructuring action in our Cabinets segment. Restructuring charges of $5.5 million in the three months ended September 30, 2019 primarily related to severance costs within our Plumbing and Cabinets segments.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

Operating income

Operating income increased by $72.2 million, or 43.0%, primarily due to higher net sales, the absence of the 2019 asset impairment charge in Cabinets (29.5 million), the benefits from productivity improvements and previously approved organizational restructuring actions as well as lower restructuring charges in 2020 as compared to the prior year. These factors were partially offset by unfavorable mix, higher employee related costs, higher rebate costs, higher advertising costs, higher tariffs and higher transportation costs.

Interest expense

Interest expense decreased $3.5 million to $20.1 million due to lower average borrowings and lower average interest rates.

Other income, net

Other income, net, was $2.1 million in the three months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $0.3 million in the three months ended September 30, 2019. The increase in other income, net is primarily due to higher defined benefit income in 2020 ($2.1 million increase).

Income taxes

Net income attributable to Fortune Brands

Net income attributable to Fortune Brands was $164.6 million in the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $105.6 million in the three months ended September 30, 2019. The increase was due to higher operating income, lower interest expense and higher other income, partly offset by higher income tax expenses and higher equity in losses of affiliate.

Results By Segment

Plumbing

Net sales increased by $76.5 million, or 14.9%, due to higher volume in the U.S., China, and Canada and price increases to help mitigate the cumulative impact of tariffs, as well as favorable foreign exchange of approximately $1 million. These factors were partly offset by higher rebate costs.

Operating income increased by $4.6 million, or 4.1%, due to higher sales and productivity improvements. These benefits were partly offset by higher employee related costs, higher restructuring and other charges, higher advertising and marketing costs, unfavorable sales mix, the impact of higher tariffs and higher air freight transportation costs.

Doors & Security

Net sales increased by $51.5 million, or 14.5%, on higher volume in the U.S., price increases to help mitigate the cumulative impact from tariff related costs and the benefit from new customers in decking products. These factors were partially offset by the discontinuance of a doors product line and higher customer program costs. Foreign exchange was favorable by approximately $1 million.

Operating income increased by $16.7 million, or 33.3%, due to higher sales volume and the benefit from productivity improvements and leveraging our existing fixed cost base. These factors were partially offset by higher employee related costs and unfavorable mix. Foreign exchange was favorable by approximately $1 million.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)

Cabinets

Net sales increased by $65.1 million, or 11.0%, on higher in-stock volume and price increases to help mitigate the cumulative impact of tariffs. These factors were partly offset by a continued shift to value-priced products.

Operating income increased by $57.0 million, or 227.1%, due to higher net sales, the absence of the 2019 asset impairment charge ($29.5 million), lower restructuring costs ($6.2 million decrease), the benefits from productivity initiatives and from leveraging our existing fixed cost base and lower promotion costs. These factors were partly offset by a continued shift to value-priced products.

Corporate

Corporate expenses increased by $6.1 million, or 31.8%, due to higher employee related costs.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our principal sources of liquidity are cash on hand, cash flows from operating activities, cash borrowed under our credit facilities and cash from debt issuances in the capital markets. Our operating income is generated by our subsidiaries. We believe our operating cash flows, including funds available under our credit facilities and access to capital markets, provide sufficient liquidity to support the Company’s liquidity and financing needs, which are to support working capital requirements, fund capital expenditures and service indebtedness, as well as to finance acquisitions, repurchase shares of our common stock and pay dividends to stockholders, as the Board of Directors deems appropriate.

Our cash flows from operations, borrowing availability and overall liquidity are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including those described in the section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year-ended December 31, 2019 entitled “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” updated in “Item 1A – Risk Factors” below. In addition, we cannot predict whether or when we may enter into acquisitions, joint ventures or dispositions, pay dividends, or what impact any such transactions could have on our results of operations, cash flows or financial condition, whether as a result of the issuance of debt or equity securities, or otherwise.

Long-Term Debt

At September 30, 2020, the Company had aggregate outstanding notes in the amount of $1.8 billion, with varying maturities (the “Notes”). The Notes are unsecured senior obligations of the Company. The following table provides a summary of the Company’s outstanding Notes, including the net carrying value of the Notes, net of underwriting commissions, price discounts and debt issuance costs as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019:

					Net Carrying Value
(in millions)	Principal Amount		Issuance Date	Maturity Date	September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
3.000% Senior Notes	$	400.0	June 2015	June 2020	$	—	$	399.7
4.000% Senior Notes		500.0	June 2015	June 2025		496.4		495.8
4.000% Senior Notes (the "2018 Notes")		600.0	September 2018	September 2023		596.8		596.1
3.250% Senior Notes		700.0	September 2019	September 2029		693.3		692.7
Total Senior Notes					$	1,786.5	$	2,184.3

Credit Facilities

In April 2020, the Company entered into a 364-day, supplemental $400 million revolving credit facility (the “2020 Revolving Credit Agreement”), and borrowings thereunder will be used for general corporate purposes. Given the uncertain nature and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, this was a proactive step taken out of an abundance of caution to provide ample liquidity for the business. The terms and conditions of the 2020 Revolving Credit Agreement are essentially the same as the Company’s existing $1.25 billion revolving credit facility except for additional provisions related to cash hoarding and the use of debt issuance proceeds. Interest rates under the 2020 Revolving Credit Agreement are variable based on LIBOR at the time of the borrowing and the Company’s long-term credit rating and can range from LIBOR + 1.4% to LIBOR + 1.8%. The 2020 Revolving Credit Agreement includes a covenant under which the Company is required to maintain a minimum ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense of 3.0 to 1.0. Consolidated EBITDA is defined as consolidated net income before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, losses from asset impairments, and certain other one-time adjustments. In addition, the 2020 Revolving Credit Agreement includes a covenant under which the Company’s ratio of consolidated total indebtedness minus certain cash and cash equivalents to consolidated EBITDA generally may not exceed 3.5 to 1.0. As of September 30, 2020, there were no outstanding borrowings under this facility and we were in compliance with all covenants under this facility.

In September 2019, the Company entered into a second amended and restated $1.25 billion revolving credit facility (the “2019 Revolving Credit Agreement”), and borrowings thereunder will be used for general corporate purposes. The terms and conditions of the 2019 Revolving Credit Agreement, including the total commitment amount, essentially remained the same as under the previous credit agreement, except that the maturity date was extended to September 2024. Borrowings amounting to $165.0 million were rolled-over from the prior revolving credit facility into the 2019 Revolving Credit Agreement. Interest rates under the 2019 Revolving Credit Agreement are variable based on LIBOR at the time of the borrowing and the Company’s long-term credit rating and can range from LIBOR + 0.91% to LIBOR + 1.4%. This amendment and restatement of the credit agreement was a non-cash transaction for the Company. On September 30, 2020 our outstanding borrowings under this facility was $300.0 million. On December 31, 2019 our outstanding borrowings under this facility was zero. This facility is included in Long-term debt in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2020, we were in compliance with all covenants under this facility.

Cash and Seasonality

On September 30, 2020, we had cash and cash equivalents of $464.5 million, of which $374.4 million was held at non-U.S. subsidiaries. We manage our global cash requirements considering (i) available funds among the subsidiaries through which we conduct business, (ii) the geographic location of our liquidity needs, and (iii) the cost to access international cash balances. The repatriation of non-U.S. cash balances from certain subsidiaries could have adverse tax consequences as we may be required to pay and record tax expense on those funds that are repatriated.

Our operating cash flows are significantly impacted by the seasonality of our business. We typically generate most of our operating cash flow in the third and fourth quarters of each year. We use operating cash in the first quarter of the year Additionally, as noted in the overview section above, the potential future impact of COVID-19 on our net sales, supply chain, manufacturing, and distribution, as well as overall new construction, repair and remodel activity, and consumer spending, are uncertain.

We believe that our current cash position, cash flow generated from operations, and amounts available under our revolving credit facilities should be sufficient for our operating requirements and enable us to fund our capital expenditures, dividend payments, and any required long-term debt payments. In addition, we believe that we have the ability to obtain alternative sources of financing if required. We expect capital expenditures during 2020 to be in the range of $120 to $150 million. Given the current uncertainty related to COVID-19, we may adjust our capital expenditures as necessary or appropriate to support the operations of the business.

Share Repurchases and Dividends

In the first quarter of 2020, we repurchased 2.5 million shares of our outstanding common stock under the Company’s share repurchase programs for $150.0 million. We did not repurchase any shares during the second or third quarter of 2020. On September 21, 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million of shares of the Company’s common stock over the two years ending September 21, 2022. The share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any specific dollar amount or number of shares and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

In the first nine months of 2020, we paid dividends in the amount of $99.9 million to the Company’s shareholders. Our Board of Directors will continue to evaluate dividend payment opportunities on a quarterly basis. There can be no assurance as to when and if

future dividends will be paid, and at what level, because the payment of dividends is dependent on our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, capital requirements and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors. There are no restrictions on the ability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other distributions to Fortune Brands.

Acquisitions

We periodically review our portfolio of brands and evaluate potential strategic transactions and other capital initiatives to increase shareholder value.

Cash Flows

Below is a summary of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.

(In millions)	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2020			2019
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	506.8		$	353.8
Net cash used in investing activities		(124.1	)		(78.1	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(308.8	)		(201.9	)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash		1.9			(1.2	)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	$	75.8		$	72.6

Net cash provided by operating activities was $506.8 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $353.8 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The increase in cash provided of $153.0 million was primarily due to lower increases in working capital, higher net income and increases in accrued taxes.

Net cash used in investing activities was $124.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to net cash used in investing activities of $78.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The increase in cash used of $46.0 million was primarily due to the acquisition of additional shares of Flo Technologies in January 2020 and April 2020, partially offset by a decline in capital expenditures.

Net cash used in financing activities was $308.8 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to cash used in financing activities of $201.9 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The increase in cash used of $106.9 million was primarily due to lower net borrowings in 2020 compared to 2019 ($114.3 million), higher share repurchases in 2020 compared to 2019, partly offset by higher proceeds from the exercise of stock options and the absence of deferred acquisition payments made during 2019 ($19.0 million).

Pension Plans

Subsidiaries of Fortune Brands sponsor their respective defined benefit pension plans that are funded by a portfolio of investments maintained within our benefit plan trust. As of December 31, 2019, the fair value of our total pension plan assets was $677.2 million, representing 77% of the accumulated benefit obligation liability. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we made our required minimum pension contributions of $18 million. We may make a potential voluntary contribution in the range of $10 million to $30 million during the remainder of 2020. For the foreseeable future, we believe that we have sufficient liquidity to meet the minimum funding that may be required by the Pension Protection Act of 2006.

Foreign Exchange

We have operations in various foreign countries, principally Canada, China, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, Japan and South Africa. Therefore, changes in the value of the related currencies affect our financial statements when translated into U.S. dollars.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

The adoption of recent accounting standards, as discussed in Note 2, “Recently Issued Accounting Standards,” to our Consolidated Financial Statements, has not had and is not expected to have a significant impact on our revenue, earnings or liquidity.

Item 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

There have been no material changes in the information provided in the section entitled “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Item 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

(a)

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

The Company’s management has evaluated, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

(b)

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

There have not been any changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

(a)

Litigation.

(b)

Environmental Matters.

Item 1A.

RISK FACTORS.

The current outbreak of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) has impacted our business and is expected to continue to cause further disruptions to our business, financial performance and operating results.

The COVID-19 pandemic may have far-reaching impacts on many aspects of the Company’s operations in the future including the continued operation of our facilities across the globe, the ability of our suppliers to manufacture key inputs, as well as potential other impacts on customer behaviors, the Company’s employees and the market generally. Our business could be negatively impacted over the longer term if the disruptions related to COVID-19 decrease consumer confidence and housing investments; or precipitate a prolonged economic downturn and/or an extended rise in unemployment or tempering of wage growth, any of which could lower demand for our products. Risks related to negative economic conditions are described in "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

The inherent uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, due in part to rapidly changing governmental directives, public health challenges and progress, and market reactions also makes it more challenging for our management to estimate the future performance of our business and the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including but not limited to, possible impairment, restructuring, and other charges. Accordingly, future developments may materially impact our current estimates of such charges.

Item 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

Below are the repurchases of common stock by the Company or any “affiliated purchaser” (as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act) for the three months ended September 30, 2020:

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020	Total number of shares purchased ^(a)		Average price paid per share		Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs ^(a)		Maximum dollar amount that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs ^(a)
July 1 – July 31		—	$	—		—	$	—
August 1 – August 31		—		—		—		—
September 1 – September 30		—		—		—		500,000,000
Total		—	$	—		—

^(a)	Information on the Company’s share repurchase program follows:

Authorization date	Announcement date	Authorization amount of shares of outstanding common stock	Expiration date
September 21, 2020	September 21, 2020	$500 million	September 21, 2022
July 13, 2018	July 16, 2018	$400 million	July 13, 2020

Item 6.

EXHIBITS


3(i)	Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 5, 2012, Commission file number 1-35166.

3(ii)	Amended and Restated By-laws of Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc., as adopted September 27, 2011 incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 30, 2011, Commission file number 1-35166.

31.1*	Certificate of Chief Executive Officer Required Under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2*	Certificate of Chief Financial Officer Required Under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.*	Joint CEO/CFO Certificate Required Under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101.*	The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 formatted in Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL): (i) the Cover Page, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity, and (vi) the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

104.*	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the iXBRL document).

*	Filed or furnished herewith.

SIGNATURE

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.

	FORTUNE BRANDS HOME & SECURITY, INC.
	(Registrant)

Date: October 29, 2020	/s/ Patrick D. Hallinan
	Patrick D. Hallinan
	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
	(Duly authorized officer and principal financial officer of the Registrant)