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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 13, 2022

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Core & Main, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
___________________________
Delaware 001-40650 86-3149194
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)


1830 Craig Park Court
St. Louis, Missouri
63146
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(314) 432-4700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange
on Which Registered
Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share CNM New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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. ☐




Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Conditions

On December 13, 2022, Core & Main, Inc. (“Core & Main”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the fiscal third quarter and nine months ended October 30, 2022. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

On December 13, 2022, Core & Main posted to the “Investor Relations” section of its website the presentation that accompanied the earnings conference call. A copy of the investor presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The information provided pursuant to this Item 2.02 and in Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 is being “furnished” herewith and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by Core & Main under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filings.



Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)    Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description
99.1
99.2
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)*

* Filed herewith.
** Furnished herewith.




SIGNATURES

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

Core & Main, Inc.
By: /s/ Stephen O. LeClair
Name: Stephen O. LeClair
Title: Chief Executive Officer

Date: December 13, 2022

EX-99.1 2 q32022earningspressrelease.htm EX-99.1 Document




Core & Main Announces Fiscal 2022 Third Quarter Results

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 13, 2022—Core & Main Inc. (NYSE: CNM), a leading specialized distributor of water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products, and related services, today announced financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended October 30, 2022.

Fiscal 2022 Third Quarter Highlights (Compared with Fiscal 2021 Third Quarter)

•Net sales increased 29.4% to $1,818 million
•Gross profit margin increased 110 basis points to 27.5%
•Net income increased 63.3% to $178 million
•Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP) increased 45.5% to $275 million
•Adjusted EBITDA margin (Non-GAAP) increased 160 basis points to 15.1%
•Net cash provided by operating activities increased $121 million to $154 million
•Net Debt Leverage (Non-GAAP) declined to 1.7x as of October 30, 2022
•Closed four acquisitions during and subsequent to the quarter: Inland Water Works Supply Co., the municipal waterworks division of Trumbull Industries and an affiliated entity (collectively "Trumbull"), Distributors, Inc. and Lanier Municipal Supply Co.
•Opened a new location in Fort Collins, Colorado
•Raising expectation for fiscal 2022 Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $910 to $930 million, representing year-over-year growth of 51% to 54%
"Core & Main's third quarter results reflect our team's execution and the resilience of our business in a dynamic environment," said Steve LeClair, chief executive officer of Core & Main.

"We delivered our eighth consecutive quarter of double-digit year-over-year net sales growth, with third quarter net sales exceeding our expectations due to healthy end-market demand, robust performance across our growth initiatives and continued price realization. This is an impressive accomplishment considering the 39% net sales growth we achieved in the same period last year. Municipal repair and replacement activity remains strong, and we continue to see an acceleration of non-residential construction activity."

LeClair concluded, "We welcomed four new companies to Core & Main during and subsequent to the quarter, strengthening our teams, product lines and geographic footprint, while highlighting our ability to drive sustainable growth through M&A. Our acquisitions are a key source of new talent and expertise, and they continue to enhance our competitive position as we grow. We also opened a new location in Fort Collins, Colorado, extending our offerings in northern Colorado and southern Wyoming. While we face many economic uncertainties, we remain confident in our team, resilient business model, strong balance sheet, and our ability to continue growing the business through targeted growth initiatives."

Three Months Ended October 30, 2022

Net sales for the three months ended October 30, 2022 increased $413 million, or 29.4%, to $1,818 million compared with $1,405 million for the three months ended October 31, 2021. The increase in net sales was primarily attributable to price inflation, volume growth and acquisitions, with price inflation representing approximately three-fourths of the net sales increase. The volume increases were driven by market volume growth, which helped drive growth across all product lines, and share gains from the execution of our sales initiatives. Net sales growth for pipes, valves & fittings and storm drainage products benefited from price inflation, end-market growth and acquisitions. Net sales growth for fire protection products also benefited from price inflation and end-market growth. Net sales growth for meter products benefited from higher volumes due to improving supply chains for semi-conductor chips, which are components of certain smart meter products.








Gross profit for the three months ended October 30, 2022 increased $129 million, or 34.8%, to $500 million compared with $371 million for the three months ended October 31, 2021. The increase in net sales contributed an additional $109 million of gross profit and the increase in gross profit as a percentage of net sales contributed $20 million. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the three months ended October 30, 2022 was 27.5% compared with 26.4% for the three months ended October 31, 2021. The overall increase in gross profit as a percentage of net sales was primarily attributable to strategic inventory investments ahead of announced price increases, favorable product mix and the execution of our gross margin initiatives.

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses for the three months ended October 30, 2022 increased $43 million, or 22.9%, to $231 million compared with $188 million during the three months ended October 31, 2021. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase of $31 million in personnel expenses, which was driven by higher variable compensation costs and headcount. In addition, distribution and facility costs increased related to volume and inflation. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales was 12.7% for the three months ended October 30, 2022 compared with 13.4% for the three months ended October 31, 2021. The decrease was attributable to our ability to leverage our fixed costs during fiscal 2022.

Net income for the three months ended October 30, 2022 increased $69 million, or 63.3%, to $178 million compared with $109 million for the three months ended October 31, 2021. The increase in net income was primarily attributable to higher operating income, partially offset by higher interest expense and provision for income taxes.

Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended October 30, 2022 increased $86 million, or 45.5%, to $275 million compared with $189 million for the three months ended October 31, 2021. Growth in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily attributable to higher net sales, improved gross profit margins, and leveraging our cost structure on the increase in net sales. Adjusted EBITDA margin increased 160 basis points to 15.1% from 13.5% in the prior year period.

Nine Months Ended October 30, 2022

Net sales for the nine months ended October 30, 2022 increased $1,519 million, or 40.4%, to $5,277 million compared with $3,758 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2021. The increase in net sales was primarily attributable to price inflation, volume growth and acquisitions, with price inflation representing approximately three-fourths of the net sales increase. The volume increases were driven by market volume growth and share gains in part due to preferred access to products during a period of material shortages, which helped drive growth across all product lines, and the execution of our sales initiatives. Net sales growth for pipes, valves & fittings and storm drainage products benefited from price inflation, end-market growth and acquisitions. Net sales growth for fire protection products also benefited from price inflation and end-market growth. Net sales of meter products grew at a slower pace primarily due to shortages of semi-conductor chips, which are components of certain smart meter products.

Gross profit for the nine months ended October 30, 2022 increased $469 million, or 49.2%, to $1,422 million compared with $953 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2021. The increase in net sales contributed an additional $386 million of gross profit and the increase in gross profit as a percentage of net sales contributed $83 million. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the nine months ended October 30, 2022 was 26.9% compared with 25.4% for the nine months ended October 31, 2021. The overall increase in gross profit as a percentage of net sales was primarily attributable to strategic inventory investments ahead of announced price increases, a favorable pricing environment, the execution of our gross margin initiatives and accretive acquisitions.

SG&A expenses for the nine months ended October 30, 2022 increased $133 million, or 24.9%, to $667 million compared with $534 million during the nine months ended October 31, 2021. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase of $107 million in personnel expenses, which was driven by higher variable compensation costs and headcount from acquisitions. In addition, distribution and facility costs increased related to volume, inflation and acquisitions. These factors were partially offset by a $13 million decrease related to equity-based compensation expense due to accounting for a modification to equity awards in the prior year period. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales was 12.6% for the nine months ended October 30, 2022 compared with 14.2% for the nine months ended October 31, 2021. The decrease was attributable to our ability to leverage our fixed costs and lower equity-based compensation expense during fiscal 2022.

Net income for the nine months ended October 30, 2022 increased $351 million, or 240.4%, to $497 million compared with $146 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2021. The increase in net income was primarily attributable to higher operating income, the $51 million loss on debt modification and extinguishment and equity award modification expense, both of which occurred in fiscal 2021, and lower interest expense, partially offset by an increase in income taxes.






Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended October 30, 2022 increased $318 million, or 70.2%, to $771 million compared with $453 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2021. Growth in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily attributable to higher net sales, improved gross profit margins, and leveraging our cost structure on the increase in net sales. Adjusted EBITDA margin increased 250 basis points to 14.6% from 12.1% in the prior year period.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended October 30, 2022 increased $121 million, or 366.7%, to $154 million compared with $33 million for the three months ended October 31, 2021. The improvement in operating cash flow was primarily driven by higher operating income and lower investment in working capital, partially offset by a $31 million increase in tax payments due to higher income before provision for income taxes.

Net debt, calculated as gross consolidated debt net of cash and cash equivalents, as of October 30, 2022 was $1,571 million. Net Debt Leverage (defined as the ratio of net debt to Adjusted EBITDA for the last 12 months) was 1.7x, an improvement of 1.1x from October 31, 2021. The improvement was attributable to an increase in Adjusted EBITDA, partially offset by a $90 million increase in borrowings under our Senior ABL Credit Facility.

As of October 30, 2022, Core & Main had total liquidity of $1,151 million, consisting of excess availability under our Senior ABL Credit Facility, which is net of $90 million of borrowings and approximately $9 million of outstanding letters of credit.

Fiscal 2022 Outlook

"We expect to deliver strong performance in the fourth quarter despite the 50% net sales growth we achieved in the same period last year," LeClair continued. "We expect demand to remain resilient, supported by our balanced business mix and the execution of our growth initiatives. We remain confident in the long-term stability of our business and end-markets, as roughly half of our net sales are driven by non-discretionary repair and replacement activity. Taken altogether, we are raising our expectation for fiscal 2022 Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $910 to $930 million, representing year-over-year growth of 51% to 54%."

Conference Call & Webcast Information

Core & Main will host a conference call and webcast on December 13, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. EST to discuss the Company's financial results. The live webcast will be accessible via the events calendar at ir.coreandmain.com. The conference call may also be accessed by dialing (844) 200-6205 or +1 (929) 526-1599 (international). The passcode for the live call is 741530. To ensure participants are connected for the full call, please dial in at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the call.

An archived version of the webcast will be available immediately following the call. A slide presentation highlighting Core & Main’s results and key performance indicators will also be made available on the Investor Relations section of Core & Main’s website prior to the call.

About Core & Main

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leading specialized distributor of water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products, and related services, to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end-markets nationwide. With approximately 300 locations, the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main’s 4,100 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and sustainable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Examples of forward-looking statements include information concerning Core & Main’s financial and operating outlook, as well as any other statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “forecasts,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “outlook,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” “preliminary,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give you no assurance these expectations will prove to have been correct. These forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future financial performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to differ materially from any future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.



Factors that could cause actual results and outcomes to differ from those reflected in forward-looking statements include, without limitation, declines, volatility and cyclicality in the U.S. residential and non-residential construction markets; slowdowns in municipal infrastructure spending and delays in appropriations of federal funds; price fluctuations in our product costs, particularly with respect to the commodity-based products that we sell; our ability to manage our inventory effectively, including during periods of supply chain disruptions; our ability to obtain product; general business and economic conditions; risks involved with acquisitions and other strategic transactions, including our ability to identify, acquire, close or integrate acquisition targets successfully; the impact of seasonality and weather-related impacts, including natural disasters or similar extreme weather events; the fragmented and highly competitive markets in which we compete and consolidation within our industry; our ability to competitively bid for municipal and private contracts; the development of alternatives to distributors of our products in the supply chain; our ability to hire, engage and retain key personnel, including sales representatives, qualified branch, district and region managers and senior management; our ability to identify, develop and maintain relationships with a sufficient number of qualified suppliers and the potential that our exclusive or restrictive supplier distribution rights are terminated; the availability and cost of freight and energy, such as fuel; the ability of our customers to make payments on credit sales; changes in supplier rebates or other terms of our supplier agreements; our ability to identify and introduce new products and product lines effectively; the impact of interest rates on the level of activity in the U.S. residential and non-residential construction markets; increases in interest rates and the impact of transitioning from London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") as the benchmark rate in contracts; changes in our credit ratings and outlook; the spread of, and response to, COVID-19, and the inability to predict the ultimate impact on us; costs and potential liabilities or obligations imposed by environmental, health and safety laws and requirements; regulatory change and the costs of compliance with regulation; exposure to product liability, construction defect and warranty claims and other litigation and legal proceedings; potential harm to our reputation; difficulties with or interruptions of our fabrication services; safety and labor risks associated with the distribution of our products as well as work stoppages and other disruptions due to labor disputes; impairment in the carrying value of goodwill, intangible assets or other long-lived assets; the domestic and international political environment with regard to trade relationships and tariffs, as well as difficulty sourcing products as a result of import constraints; our ability to operate our business consistently through highly dispersed locations across the United States; interruptions in the proper functioning of our information technology systems, including from cybersecurity threats; risks associated with raising capital; our ability to continue our customer relationships with short-term contracts; risks associated with exporting our products internationally; our ability to renew or replace our existing leases on favorable terms or at all; our ability to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting and remediate any material weaknesses; our substantial indebtedness and the potential that we may incur additional indebtedness; the limitations and restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness, the Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Core & Main Holdings, LP, as amended, and the Tax Receivable Agreements (each as defined in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended October 30, 2022); our ability to generate the significant amount of cash needed to service our indebtedness; our organizational structure, including our payment obligations under the Tax Receivable Agreements, which may be significant; our ability to sustain an active, liquid trading market for our Class A common stock; the significant influence that Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC ("CD&R") has over us and potential conflicts between the interests of CD&R and other stockholders; and risks related to other factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2022.

Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. All such statements speak only as of the date made and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Contact:
Investor Relations:
Robyn Bradbury, 314-995-9116
InvestorRelations@CoreandMain.com





CORE & MAIN, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Amounts in millions (except share and per share data), unaudited

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
October 30, 2022 October 31, 2021 October 30, 2022 October 31, 2021
Net sales $ 1,818  $ 1,405  $ 5,277  $ 3,758 
Cost of sales 1,318  1,034  3,855  2,805 
Gross profit 500  371  1,422  953 
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative 231  188  667  534 
Depreciation and amortization 35  36  104  103 
Total operating expenses 266  224  771  637 
Operating income 234  147  651  316 
Interest expense 16  12  46  85 
Loss on debt modification and extinguishment —  —  51 
Income before provision for income taxes 218  134  605  180 
Provision for income taxes 40  25  108  34 
Net income 178  109  497  146 
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interests 67  45  185  28 
Net income attributable to Core & Main, Inc. (1)
$ 111  $ 64  $ 312  $ 118 
Earnings per share (2)
Basic $ 0.65  $ 0.41  $ 1.85  $ 0.27 
Diluted $ 0.65  $ 0.39  $ 1.82  $ 0.26 
Number of shares used in computing EPS (2)
Basic 170,027,629  158,986,524  168,485,011  156,869,487 
Diluted 246,262,224  244,582,116  246,198,822  243,080,600 

(1) For the nine months ended October 31, 2021, the net income attributable to Core & Main, Inc. includes net income prior to the Reorganization Transactions (as defined in Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended October 30, 2022) of $74 million, and net income subsequent to the Reorganization Transactions of $44 million. Refer to the Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity/Partners’ Capital for a summary of net income (loss) attributable to Core & Main, Inc. prior to and subsequent to the Reorganization Transactions.

(2) For the nine months ended October 31, 2021, this represents basic and diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock and weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding for the period from July 23, 2021 through October 31, 2021, which is the period following the Reorganization Transactions described in Note 1. Refer to calculation of earnings per share in Note 10 to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended October 30, 2022.



CORE & MAIN, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Amounts in millions (except share and per share data), unaudited
October 30, 2022 January 30, 2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ —  $
Receivables, net of allowance for credit losses of $9 and $5, respectively 1,273  884 
Inventories 1,148  856 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 34  26 
Total current assets 2,455  1,767 
Property, plant and equipment, net 105  94 
Operating lease right-of-use assets 163  152 
Intangible assets, net 822  871 
Goodwill 1,537  1,515 
Other assets 108  35 
Total assets $ 5,190  $ 4,434 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 15  $ 15 
Accounts payable 701  608 
Accrued compensation and benefits 120  109 
Current operating lease liabilities 53  49 
Other current liabilities 98  58 
Total current liabilities 987  839 
Long-term debt 1,537  1,456 
Non-current operating lease liabilities 110  103 
Deferred income taxes 35 
Payable to related parties pursuant to Tax Receivable Agreements 179  153 
Other liabilities 19  17 
Total liabilities 2,838  2,603 
Commitments and contingencies
Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 172,396,996 and 167,522,403 shares issued and outstanding as of October 30, 2022 and January 30, 2022, respectively
Class B common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 73,498,925 and 78,398,141 shares issued and outstanding as of October 30, 2022 and January 30, 2022, respectively
Additional paid-in capital 1,242  1,214 
Retained earnings 404  92 
Accumulated other comprehensive income 55  16 
Total stockholders’ equity attributable to Core & Main, Inc. 1,704  1,325 
Non-controlling interests 648  506 
Total stockholders’ equity 2,352  1,831 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 5,190  $ 4,434 



CORE & MAIN, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Amounts in millions, unaudited
Nine Months Ended
October 30, 2022 October 31, 2021
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net income $ 497  $ 146 
Adjustments to reconcile net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 110  112 
Equity-based compensation expense 22 
Loss on debt modification and extinguishment —  49 
Other (10) (6)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in receivables (373) (374)
(Increase) decrease in inventories (255) (305)
(Increase) decrease in other assets (10) (8)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable 84  279 
Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities 42  19 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 94  (66)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures (20) (12)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired (114) (172)
Settlement of interest rate swap —  (5)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment — 
Net cash used in investing activities (133) (189)
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
IPO proceeds, net of underwriting discounts and commissions —  664 
Offering proceeds from underwriters’ option, net of underwriting discounts and commissions —  100 
Payments for offering costs —  (8)
Distributions to non-controlling interest holders (39) (31)
Borrowings on asset-based revolving credit facility 244  — 
Repayments on asset-based revolving credit facility (154) — 
Issuance of long-term debt —  1,500 
Repayments of long-term debt (11) (2,315)
Payment of debt redemption premiums —  (18)
Debt issuance costs (2) (13)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 38  (121)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (1) (376)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 381 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period $ —  $
Cash paid for interest $ 47  $ 114 
Cash paid for taxes 107  29 



Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to providing results that are determined in accordance with GAAP, we present EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and Net Debt Leverage, which are non-GAAP financial measures. These measures are not considered measures of financial performance or liquidity under GAAP and the items excluded therefrom are significant components in understanding and assessing our financial performance or liquidity. These measures should not be considered in isolation or as alternatives to GAAP measures such as net income or net income attributable to Core & Main, Inc., as applicable, cash provided by or used in operating, investing or financing activities or other financial statement data presented in our financial statements as an indicator of our financial performance or liquidity.

We define EBITDA as net income or net income attributable to Core & Main, Inc., as applicable, adjusted for non-controlling interests, depreciation and amortization, provision for income taxes and interest expense. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA as further adjusted for certain items management believes are not reflective of the underlying operations of our business, including (a) loss on debt modification and extinguishment, (b) equity-based compensation, (c) expenses associated with the IPO and subsequent secondary offerings and (d) expenses associated with acquisition activities. Net income attributable to Core & Main, Inc. is the most directly comparable GAAP measure to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. We define Adjusted EBITDA margin as Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales. We define Net Debt Leverage as total consolidated debt (gross of unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs), net of cash and cash equivalents, divided by Adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve months.

We use EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and Net Debt Leverage to assess the operating results and effectiveness and efficiency of our business. Adjusted EBITDA includes amounts otherwise attributable to non-controlling interests as we manage the consolidated company and evaluate operating performance in a similar manner. We present these non-GAAP financial measures because we believe that investors consider them to be important supplemental measures of performance, and we believe that these measures are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry. Non-GAAP financial measures as reported by us may not be comparable to similarly titled metrics reported by other companies and may not be calculated in the same manner. These measures have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. For example, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA:

• do not reflect the significant interest expense or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments on debt;

• do not reflect income tax expenses, the cash requirements to pay taxes or related distributions;

• do not reflect cash requirements to replace in the future any assets being depreciated and amortized; and

• exclude certain transactions or expenses as allowed by the various agreements governing our indebtedness.

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and Net Debt Leverage are not alternative measures of financial performance or liquidity under GAAP and therefore should be considered in conjunction with net income, net income attributable to Core & Main, Inc. and other performance measures such as gross profit or net cash provided by or used in operating, investing or financing activities and not as alternatives to such GAAP measures. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that, in the future, we may incur expenses similar to those eliminated in this presentation.

No reconciliation of the estimated range for Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2022 is included herein because we are unable to quantify certain amounts that would be required to be included in net income attributable to Core & Main, Inc., the most directly comparable GAAP measure, without unreasonable efforts due to the high variability and difficulty to predict certain items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA. Consequently, we believe such reconciliation would imply a degree of precision that would be misleading to investors. In particular, the effects of acquisition expenses and associated taxes cannot be reasonably predicted in light of the inherent difficulty in quantifying such items on a forward-looking basis. We expect the variability of these excluded items may have an unpredictable, and potentially significant, impact on our future GAAP financial results.




The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income or net income attributable to Core & Main, Inc. to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented, as well as a calculation of Adjusted EBITDA margin for the periods presented:

(Amounts in millions, unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
October 30, 2022 October 31, 2021 October 30, 2022 October 31, 2021
Net income attributable to Core & Main, Inc. $ 111  $ 64  $ 312  $ 118 
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interest 67  45  185  28 
Net income 178  109  497  146 
Depreciation and amortization (1)
37  37  107  106 
Provision for income taxes 40  25  108  34 
Interest expense 16  12  46  85 
EBITDA $ 271  $ 183  $ 758  $ 371 
Loss on debt modification and extinguishment —  —  51 
Equity-based compensation 22 
Acquisition expenses (2)
Offering expenses (3)
— 
Adjusted EBITDA $ 275  $ 189  $ 771  $ 453 
Adjusted EBITDA Margin:
Net Sales $ 1,818  $ 1,405  $ 5,277  $ 3,758 
Adjusted EBITDA / Net Sales 15.1  % 13.5  % 14.6  % 12.1  %

(Amounts in millions, unaudited) Twelve Months Ended
October 30, 2022 October 31, 2021
Net income attributable to Core & Main, Inc. $ 360  $ 118 
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interest 216  28 
Net income 576 146
Depreciation and amortization (1)
143  142 
Provision for income taxes 125  31 
Interest expense 59  120 
EBITDA $ 903  $ 439 
Loss on debt modification and extinguishment —  51 
Equity-based compensation 12  23 
Acquisition expenses (2)
Offering expenses (3)
Adjusted EBITDA $ 922  $ 524 

(1)Includes depreciation of certain assets which are reflected in “cost of sales” in our Statement of Operations.

(2)Represents expenses associated with acquisition activities, including transaction costs, post-acquisition employee retention bonuses, severance payments, expense recognition of purchase accounting fair value adjustments (excluding amortization) and contingent consideration adjustments.

(3)Represents costs related to our initial public offering and secondary offering of shares of our Class A common stock completed in January 2022 and September 2022, which are reflected in SG&A expenses in our Statement of Operations.






The following table sets forth a calculation of Net Debt Leverage for the periods presented:

(Amounts in millions, unaudited) As Of
October 30, 2022 October 31, 2021
Senior ABL Credit Facility due July 2026 $ 90  $ — 
Senior Term Loan due July 2028 1,481  1,496 
Total Debt 1,571  1,496 
Less: Cash & Cash Equivalents —  (5)
Net Debt $ 1,571  $ 1,491 
Twelve Months Ended Adjusted EBITDA 922  524 
Net Debt Leverage 1.7x 2.8x

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© Core & Main All Rights Reserved. Confidential and Proprietary Information. CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 2 Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This presentation and accompanying discussion may include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, all statements other than statements of historical facts contained in our accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including statements relating to our intentions, beliefs, assumptions or current expectations concerning, among other things, our future results of operations and financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, including, among others, statements regarding expected growth, future capital expenditures and debt service obligations, and the anticipated impact of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, on our business, are forward-looking statements. Some of the forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “shall,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “seeks,” “aims,” “projects,” “is optimistic,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates” or the negative versions of these words or other comparable terms. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which may be outside our control. We caution you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or outcomes and that actual performance and outcomes, including, without limitation, our actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and the development of the market in which we operate, may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this presentation. In addition, even if our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows, and the development of the market in which we operate, are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this presentation, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods. A number of important factors, including, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties discussed under the captions “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2022 and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, could cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Furthermore, new risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this presentation. Factors that could cause actual results and outcomes to differ from those reflected in forward-looking statements include, without limitation: declines, volatility and cyclicality in the U.S. residential and non-residential construction markets; slowdowns in municipal infrastructure spending and delays in appropriations of federal funds; price fluctuations in our product costs, particularly with respect to the commodity-based products that we sell; our ability to manage our inventory effectively, including during periods of supply chain disruptions; our ability to obtain product; general business and economic conditions; risks involved with acquisitions and other strategic transactions, including our ability to identify, acquire, close or integrate acquisition targets successfully; the impact of seasonality and weather-related impacts, including natural disasters or similar extreme weather events; the fragmented and highly competitive markets in which we compete and consolidation within our industry; our ability to competitively bid for municipal and private contracts; the development of alternatives to distributors of our products in the supply chain; our ability to hire, engage and retain key personnel, including sales representatives, qualified branch, district and region managers and senior management; our ability to identify, develop and maintain relationships with a sufficient number of qualified suppliers and the potential that our exclusive or restrictive supplier distribution rights are terminated; the availability and cost of freight and energy, such as fuel; the ability of our customers to make payments on credit sales; changes in supplier rebates or other terms of our supplier agreements; our ability to identify and introduce new products and product lines effectively; the impact of interest rates on the level of activity in the U.S. residential and non-residential construction markets; increases in interest rates and the impact of transitioning from LIBOR (as defined in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q) as the benchmark rate in contracts; the spread of, and response to, COVID-19, and the inability to predict the ultimate impact on us; costs and potential liabilities or obligations imposed by environmental, health and safety laws and requirements; regulatory change and the costs of compliance with regulation; exposure to product liability, construction defect and warranty claims and other litigation and legal proceedings; potential harm to our reputation; difficulties with or interruptions of our fabrication services; safety and labor risks associated with the distribution of our products as well as work stoppages and other disruptions due to labor disputes; impairment in the carrying value of goodwill, intangible assets or other long-lived assets; the domestic and international political environment with regard to trade relationships and tariffs, as well as difficulty sourcing products as a result of import constraints; our ability to operate our business consistently through highly dispersed locations across the United States; interruptions in the proper functioning of our information technology systems, including from cybersecurity threats; risks associated with raising capital; our ability to continue our customer relationships with short-term contracts; risks associated with exporting our products internationally; our ability to renew or replace our existing leases on favorable terms or at all; our ability to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting and remediate any material weaknesses; our substantial indebtedness and the potential that we may incur additional indebtedness; the limitations and restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness, the Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Core & Main Holdings, LP, as amended, and the Tax Receivable Agreements (as defined in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q); changes in our credit ratings and outlook; our ability to generate the significant amount of cash needed to service our indebtedness; our organizational structure, including our payment obligations under the Tax Receivable Agreements, which may be significant; our ability to sustain an active, liquid trading market for our Class A common stock; the significant influence that CD&R (as defined in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q) has over us and potential conflicts between the interests of CD&R and other stockholders; and risks related to other factors described under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2022. These factors are not exhaustive, and new factors may emerge or changes to the foregoing factors may occur that could impact our business. Except to the extent required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, which speak only as of the date of this presentation. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures In addition to providing results that are determined in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), we present EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted Net Income and Net Debt Leverage, all of which are non-GAAP financial measures. These measures are not considered measures of financial performance or liquidity under GAAP and the items excluded therefrom are significant components in understanding and assessing our financial performance or liquidity. These measures should not be considered in isolation or as alternatives to GAAP measures such as net income or net income attributable to Core & Main, Inc., as applicable, cash provided by or used in operating, investing or financing activities, or other financial statement data presented in the financial statements as an indicator of our financial performance or liquidity. We use EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted Net Income and Net Debt Leverage to assess the operating results and effectiveness and efficiency of our business. We present these non-GAAP financial measures because we believe investors consider them to be important supplemental measures of performance, and we believe that these measures are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry. Non-GAAP financial measures as reported by us may not be comparable to similarly titled metrics reported by other companies and may not be calculated in the same manner. These measures have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Reconciliations of such non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure and calculations of the non-GAAP measures are set forth in the appendix of this presentation. No reconciliation of the estimated range for Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2022 is included herein because we are unable to quantify certain amounts that would be required to be included in net income or net income attributable to Core & Main, Inc., as applicable, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, without unreasonable efforts due to the high variability and difficulty to predict certain items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA. Consequently, we believe such reconciliation would imply a degree of precision that would be misleading to investors. In particular, the effects of acquisition expenses and other one-time charges cannot be reasonably predicted in light of the inherent difficulty in quantifying such items on a forward-looking basis. We expect the variability of these excluded items may have an unpredictable, and potentially significant, impact on our future GAAP results. Presentation of Financial Information The accompanying financial information presents the results of operations, financial position and cash flows of Core & Main, Inc. (“Core & Main” or the “Company”) and its subsidiaries, which includes the consolidated financial information of Holdings and its consolidated subsidiary, Core & Main LP, as the legal entity that conducts the operations of the Company. Core & Main is the primary beneficiary and general partner of Holdings and has decision making authority that significantly affects the economic performance of the entity. As a result, Core & Main consolidates the consolidated financial statements of Holdings. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company records non-controlling interests related to Partnership Interests (as defined in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q) held by the Continuing Limited Partners (as defined in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q) in Holdings. The Company’s fiscal year is a 52- or 53-week period ending on the Sunday nearest to January 31st. Quarters within the fiscal year include 13-week periods, unless a fiscal year includes a 53rd week, in which case the fourth quarter of the fiscal year will be a 14-week period. Each of the three months ended October 30, 2022 and three months ended October 31, 2021 included 13 weeks and each of the nine months ended October 30, 2022 and nine months ended October 31, 2021 included 39 weeks. The current fiscal year ending January 29, 2023 (“fiscal 2022”) will include 52 weeks.


 
© Core & Main All Rights Reserved. Confidential and Proprietary Information. TODAY’S PRESENTERS 3 Steve LeClair Chief Executive Officer Mark Witkowski Chief Financial Officer Robyn Bradbury VP, Finance & Investor Relations


 
© Core & Main All Rights Reserved. Confidential and Proprietary Information. BUSINESS UPDATE 4


 
© Core & Main All Rights Reserved. Confidential and Proprietary Information. Q3 2022 BUSINESS UPDATE 5 ✓ Delivered strong Q3 2022 results by executing on our growth strategies, including share gains, acquisitions and margin expansion ✓ End-market demand remains resilient despite macro challenges ̶ Municipal repair & replacement activity continues to be strong ̶ Accelerating demand of non-residential construction activity ̶ Beginning to see softness in residential lot development in some markets ✓ Focused on inventory optimization as product availability improves ✓ Continue to enhance footprint, operating capabilities and private label offerings through M&A ̶ Closed four acquisitions during and subsequent to the quarter: Inland Water Works Supply Co., the municipal waterworks division of Trumbull Industries and an affiliated entity (collectively “Trumbull”), Distributors, Inc. and Lanier Municipal Supply Co. ✓ Opened a new location in Fort Collins, Colorado ✓ Published 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance report, highlighting our commitment to ESG and sustainability


 
© Core & Main All Rights Reserved. Confidential and Proprietary Information. Status Closed August 2022 Closed October 2022 Closed October 2022 Closed December 2022 Number of Locations 1 3 1 4 Geography California Ohio & Pennsylvania Hawaii Florida & Georgia Product Lines Pipe, Valves & Fittings Storm Drainage Meters Pipe, Valves & Fittings Storm Drainage Meters Fire Protection Pipe, Valves & Fittings Storm Drainage Meters Strategic Rationale Geographic Expansion Addition of Key Talent Product Line Expansion Geographic Expansion Addition of Key Talent Geographic Expansion Addition of Key Talent Geographic Expansion Addition of Key Talent DRIVING SUSTAINABLE GROWTH THROUGH M&A Combined Annualized Net Sales of ~$115M Trumbull Lanier Municipal Supply Co. Distributors, Inc. 6 Inland Water Works Supply Co.


 
© Core & Main All Rights Reserved. Confidential and Proprietary Information. HELPING COMMUNITIES BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE ▪ The city of Waukesha, Wisconsin, needed a new, sustainable water solution to continue supplying clean water to its community ▪ The city was experiencing dwindling water levels due to a growing population ▪ Core & Main was hired to help address this infrastructure challenge and has since been serving as a critical resource for the project. Core & Main led trainings to educate project partners on potential solutions and provided 26 miles of ductile iron pipe with all the necessary valves, fittings and accessories for a new pipeline to carry fresh water from Lake Michigan to Waukesha ▪ This project aligns closely with our goals of providing access to clean, safe drinking water “We looked for a team that had honesty and integrity. When we look for companies that are supplying those materials, we want to make sure that they have been there, done that, and they were able to come through for us in the long run.” - Waukesha Water Utility General Manager 7


 
© Core & Main All Rights Reserved. Confidential and Proprietary Information. BALANCED MIX ACROSS END MARKETS 8 ResidentialNon-ResidentialMunicipal New Lot Development Repair & ReplacementNew Development Repair & ReplacementRepair & Replacement Expansion of Service ▪ New development of water, sewer and storm drainage infrastructure for residential building sites ▪ Underground contractors install water and sewer pipes to connect the new development to existing infrastructure ▪ Typically funded by developers ▪ Comprises large majority of residential market ▪ Improvements to or partial replacement of existing infrastructure as part of a brownfield site development ▪ Typically funded by developers ▪ Comprises small percentage of residential market ▪ New development of water, sewer and storm drainage infrastructure for new commercial or industrial sites ▪ Installation of new fire protection systems in newly constructed commercial or multi-family buildings ▪ Includes balanced mix of road and bridge projects (DOT), which benefits our storm drainage product lines ▪ Typically funded by developers, or by state and federal entities ▪ Comprises roughly half of non-residential market ▪ Improvements to or partial replacement of existing infrastructure as part of a brownfield site development ▪ Includes retrofit of existing fire protection systems in existing commercial or multi-family buildings to comply with changing regulations or layout ▪ Typically funded by developers, or by state and federal entities ▪ Comprises roughly half of non-residential market ▪ Improvements to or replacement of existing infrastructure ▪ Repairs and upgrades tend to be non-discretionary in nature (i.e., water main breaks) ▪ Funded by local and state entities, or by the federal government ▪ Comprises a majority of the municipal market ▪ Expansion of infrastructure into new areas due to growth or population shifts ▪ Funded by local and state entities, or by the federal government. May be part of a public-private partnership ▪ Comprises a smaller portion of the municipal market (1) Represents estimated end market exposure based on net sales for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2022. 39% 39% 22% (1) (1) (1)


 
© Core & Main All Rights Reserved. Confidential and Proprietary Information. 9 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS


 
© Core & Main All Rights Reserved. Confidential and Proprietary Information. $105 $165 Q3'21 Q3'22 $189 $275 Q3'21 Q3'22 $371 $500 Q3'21 Q3'22 $1,405 $1,818 Q3'21 Q3'22 Q3 2022 OPERATING RESULTS 10 Net Sales Gross Profit Adjusted Net Income(1) Adjusted EBITDA(1) (1) Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to the appendix of the presentation for a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP measure. % Margin(1) % Margin +29% 13.5% 15.1%+160 bps 26.4% 27.5%+110 bps +46% +35% ($ in Millions) ($ in Millions) ($ in Millions)($ in Millions) +57%


 
© Core & Main All Rights Reserved. Confidential and Proprietary Information. 2.8x 1.7x Q3'21 Q3'22 CASH FLOW & BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS 11 Operating Cash Flow Net Debt Leverage(5) Q3’21 Q3’22 Y-o-Y $ Adjusted EBITDA $189 $275 $86 Investment in Operating Capital(1) (153) (87) 66 Cash Interest (12) (20) (8) Cash Taxes(2) (14) (45) (31) Other(3) 23 31 8 Operating Cash Flow(4) $33 $154 $121 (1) Represents the sum of receivables, net of allowances for credit losses, and inventories less accounts payable, each as of quarter-end. (2) Represents operating cash taxes paid to the IRS and other state & local taxing authorities. Does not include the portion of our tax obligation distributed to non-controlling interest holders as a financing cash outflow. (3) Represents operating cash flow generated from other operating assets and liabilities. (4) Represents the cash flows provided by operating activities on a quarterly basis. See our condensed consolidated statement of cash flows in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the cash flows provided by operating activities for the nine months ended October 30, 2022 and October 31, 2021. (5) Net Debt Leverage represents gross consolidated debt net of cash & cash equivalents divided by Adjusted EBITDA for the last twelve months, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the appendix of the presentation for a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP measure. (6) Total liquidity represents the sum of cash & cash equivalents and excess availability under our Senior ABL Credit Facility, which is net of borrowings and approximately $9 million of outstanding letters of credit. ($ in Millions) Liquidity(6) $846 $1,151 Q3'21 Q3'22 ($ in Millions)


 
© Core & Main All Rights Reserved. Confidential and Proprietary Information. CAPITAL ALLOCATION PRIORITIES 12 Organic Growth & Operational Initiatives (Low capex requirements) Growth Through M&A Share Repurchases 1 2 3 Maintain Conservative Balance Sheet


 
© Core & Main All Rights Reserved. Confidential and Proprietary Information. FISCAL 2022 OUTLOOK 13 Core & Main is strategically positioned for continued growth ▪ Near-term end-market fundamentals expected to be mixed, but long-term outlook remains positive ̶ Municipal repair & replacement activity expected to drive a large portion of Q4 2022 volumes ̶ Sentiment in non-residential construction remains positive, supported by healthy bidding activity and backlog ▪ Expect 31% to 33% net sales growth for fiscal 2022 ▪ Raising fiscal 2022 Adjusted EBITDA outlook to be in the range of $910 to $930 million ▪ Anticipate strong cash generation in Q4 2022, ending the year with 40% to 45% operating cash flow conversion from Adjusted EBITDA ▪ Continued M&A activity with robust pipeline


 
Appendix


 
© Core & Main All Rights Reserved. Confidential and Proprietary Information. PRODUCT & SERVICE OFFERING 15


 
© Core & Main All Rights Reserved. Confidential and Proprietary Information. 16 Above Market Growth (+200 - 300 bps)(1) Acquisitions (+100 - 400 bps)(1) Margin Expansion (+20 - 30 bps)(1) ✓ Grow share locally by adding sales talent and training ✓ Expand into new and underpenetrated geographies ✓ Grow underrepresented product categories ✓ Increase penetration with strategic accounts ✓ Expand into new and underpenetrated geographies ✓ Expand into new and underrepresented product and service categories ✓ Enhance key talent and operational capabilities ✓ Expand private label offering through global sourcing ✓ Expand product margins through pricing analytics ✓ Optimize category management ✓ Drive SG&A productivity and cost leverage MULTIPLE GROWTH DRIVERS Fusible HDPE Solutions Storm Drainage Treatment Plant Fire Protection Greenfield Expansion Strategic Accounts Geosynthetics Smart Metering Private Label Innovation & TechnologyCategory Management Pricing Analytics (1) Historically, we have been able to achieve annual net sales growth in excess of the market ranging from 200-300 basis points, annual net sales contribution from acquisitions ranging from 100-400 basis points, and annual Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion ranging from 20-30 basis points.


 
© Core & Main All Rights Reserved. Confidential and Proprietary Information. TRACK RECORD OF ACQUISITIONS 17 Organic Growth Why We Succeed Acquisition Focus Acquirer of Choice ✓ Respected reputation in the industry ✓ Entrepreneurial culture ✓ Investment in our people ✓ Consolidate existing market positions ✓ Expand geographic footprint ✓ Product line expansion ✓ Expansion of presence in underpenetrated product categories ✓ Key talent and capability enhancement ✓ Dedicated & highly experienced M&A team ✓ Robust target pipeline ✓ Significant synergy opportunities ✓ Diligence execution and integration 2017 20222020 20212018 2019


 
© Core & Main All Rights Reserved. Confidential and Proprietary Information. RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES 18 Adjusted EBITDA & Adjusted EBITDA Margin (1) Includes depreciation of certain assets which are reflected in “cost of sales” in our Statement of Operations. (2) Represents expenses associated with acquisition activities, including transaction costs, post-acquisition employee retention bonuses, severance payments, expense recognition of purchase accounting fair value adjustments (excluding amortization) and contingent consideration adjustments. (3) Represents costs related to our initial public offering and secondary offerings of shares of our Class A common stock completed in January 2022 and September 2022, which are reflected in SG&A expenses in our Statement of Operations. ($ in Millions) October 30, 2022 October 31, 2021 October 30, 2022 July 31, 2022 May 1, 2022 January 30, 2022 October 31, 2021 Net income attributable to Core & Main, Inc. 111$ 64$ 360$ 313$ 225$ 166$ 118$ Less: net income attributable to non- controlling interest 67 45 216 194 110 59 28 Net income 178 109 576 507 335 225 146 Depreciation and amortization (1) 37 37 143 143 143 142 142 Provision for income taxes 40 25 125 110 75 51 31 Interest expense 16 12 59 55 75 98 120 EBITDA 271$ 183$ 903$ 815$ 628$ 516$ 439$ Loss on debt modification and extinguishment - 1 - 1 51 51 51 Equity-based compensation 2 2 12 12 27 25 23 Acquisition expenses (2) 1 3 4 6 5 7 8 Offering expenses (3) 1 - 3 2 3 5 3 Adjusted EBITDA 275$ 189$ 922$ 836$ 714$ 604$ 524$ Adjusted EBITDA Margin: Net Sales 1,818$ 1,405$ 6,523$ 6,110$ 5,547$ 5,004$ 4,589$ Adjusted EBITDA / Net Sales 15.1% 13.5% 14.1% 13.7% 12.9% 12.1% 11.4% Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended


 
© Core & Main All Rights Reserved. Confidential and Proprietary Information. RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES 19 Net Debt Leverage ($ in Millions) October 30, 2022 July 31, 2022 May 1, 2022 January 30, 2022 October 31, 2021 Senior ABL Credit Facility due July 2026 90$ 142$ 57$ -$ -$ Senior Term Loan due July 2028 1,481 1,485 1,489 1,493 1,496 Total Debt 1,571 1,627 1,546 1,493 1,496 Less: Cash & Cash Equivalents - - (1) (1) (5) Net Debt 1,571$ 1,627$ 1,545$ 1,492$ 1,491$ Twelve Months Ended Adjusted EBITDA 922 836 714 604 524 Net Debt Leverage 1.7x 1.9x 2.2x 2.5x 2.8x As of


 
© Core & Main All Rights Reserved. Confidential and Proprietary Information. RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES 20 Adjusted Net Income (1) Core & Main, Inc. is subject to U.S. federal, state and other income taxes with respect to its allocable share of any net taxable income of Core & Main Holdings, LP. The adjustment to the provision for income tax reflects the effective tax rates assuming Core & Main, Inc. owns 100% of Core & Main Holdings, LP. (2) Represents expenses associated with acquisition activities, including transaction costs, post-acquisition employee retention bonuses, severance payments, expense recognition of purchase accounting fair value adjustments (excluding amortization) and contingent consideration adjustments. (3) Represents costs related to our initial public offering and secondary offerings of shares of our Class A common stock completed in January 2022 and September 2022, which are reflected in SG&A expenses in our Statement of Operations. (4) Reflects the application of the annual effective tax rate after giving effect to the full exchange and elimination of the above adjustments. The effective tax rate for adjusted net income was 25.4% for the three months ended October 30, 2022 and 25.0% for the three months ended October 31, 2021. The effective tax rate for adjusted net income was 25.5% for the nine months ended October 30, 2022 and 26.5% for the nine months ended October 31, 2021. ($ in Millions) October 30, 2022 October 31, 2021 October 30, 2022 October 31, 2021 Net income attributable to Core & Main, Inc. 111$ 64$ 312$ 118$ Less: net income attributable to non- controlling interest 67 45 185 28 Pro forma income tax provision adjustment (1) (16) (13) (47) (19) Tax-effected net income 162 96 450 127 Loss on debt modification and extinguishment - 1 - 51 Equity-based compensation 2 2 9 22 Acquisition expenses (2) 1 3 3 6 Offering expenses (3) 1 - 1 3 Tax adjustment (4) (1) 3 (2) (16) Adjusted net income 165$ 105$ 461$ 193$ Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended