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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): June 25, 2021
 
Commission file number 001-16583.
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ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 58-2632672
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

1170 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 2300, Atlanta, Georgia 30309-7676
(Address of principal executive offices)
(404853-1400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
None
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par value per shareAYINew York Stock Exchange
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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 
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On July 1, 2021, Acuity Brands, Inc. (“we,” “our,” “us,” “the Company,” or similar references) issued a press release containing information about our results of operations for our fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2021. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which is incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in this paragraph, as well as Exhibit 99.1 referenced herein, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
Segment Reporting
During the third quarter of fiscal 2021, we completed a realignment of our operations and structure to better support our business strategy. As a result, beginning in the current quarter, we now report our financial results of operations in two reportable segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls ("ABL") and Intelligent Spaces Group ("ISG"), consistent with how our chief operating decision maker currently evaluates operating results, assesses performance, and allocates resources within the Company.
We are furnishing this Form 8-K under Regulation FD to provide a description of our new segments and to present summary financial information and historical data on a basis consistent with the new structure. These recast historical financial results are unaudited and may change in the course of quarterly reviews and the Company's annual audit. Beginning with the fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2021, our financial statements will reflect the new reporting structure with prior periods adjusted accordingly.
For reference, segment information for our new reportable segments, ABL and ISG, as well as unallocated corporate charges for prior periods is presented below (in millions):
Fiscal 2020Fiscal 2021
First QuarterSecond QuarterThird QuarterFourth QuarterFirst QuarterSecond Quarter
ABL:
Net sales$798.0 $788.2 $741.6 $853.1 $753.6 $736.8 
Operating profit109.6 95.8 98.6 121.8 98.4 102.0 
Depreciation and amortization20.3 21.4 20.8 21.2 21.1 21.1 
ISG:
Net sales$39.3 $39.1 $37.7 $40.9 $40.8 $43.3 
Operating (loss) profit1.3 (3.4)(0.2)(1.6)(0.1)0.8 
Depreciation and amortization3.6 4.0 4.4 4.3 3.6 3.7 
Corporate:
Operating loss$(27.3)$(11.0)$(15.4)$(14.3)$(12.6)$(11.8)
Depreciation and amortization0.3 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.2 
Eliminations:
Net sales$(2.6)$(3.1)$(3.1)$(2.8)$(2.4)$(3.5)
Total:
Net sales$834.7 $824.2 $776.2 $891.2 $792.0 $776.6 
Operating profit83.6 81.4 83.0 105.9 85.7 91.0 
Depreciation and amortization24.2 25.6 25.5 25.8 25.0 25.0 

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Our ABL segment's lighting and lighting controls are sold primarily through independent sales agents who cover specific geographic areas and market channels, by internal sales representatives, through consumer retail channels, and directly to large corporate accounts. ISG sells predominantly through system integrators. For reference, the following table shows recast revenue from contracts with customers by sales channel and reconciles to our segment information for the periods presented (in millions):
Fiscal 2020Fiscal 2021
First QuarterSecond QuarterThird QuarterFourth QuarterFirst QuarterSecond Quarter
ABL:
Independent sales network$572.4 $557.4 $549.4 $605.1 $559.5 $549.9 
Direct sales network94.1 76.6 69.4 88.9 80.1 79.2 
Retail sales55.0 57.4 48.7 57.2 56.0 43.7 
Corporate accounts32.2 55.3 39.1 65.2 22.9 26.2 
Other44.3 41.5 35.0 36.7 35.1 37.8 
Total ABL798.0 788.2 741.6 853.1 753.6 736.8 
ISG39.3 39.1 37.7 40.9 40.8 43.3 
Eliminations(2.6)(3.1)(3.1)(2.8)(2.4)(3.5)
Total$834.7 $824.2 $776.2 $891.2 $792.0 $776.6 
This current report on Form 8-K includes below the following non-generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") financial measures for our reportable segments: “adjusted operating profit” and “adjusted operating profit margin”. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided to enhance the reader's overall understanding of our segments' current financial performance and prospects for the future. Specifically, management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors by excluding or adjusting items for acquisition-related items, amortization of acquired intangible assets, share-based payment expense, impairment on investment, and special charges associated with continued efforts to streamline the organization and integrate recent acquisitions. Management typically adjusts for these items for internal reviews of performance and uses the above non-GAAP measures for baseline comparative operational analysis, decision making, and other activities. Management believes these non-GAAP measures provide greater comparability and enhanced visibility into the Company’s segment results of operations as well as comparability with many of its peers, especially those companies focused more on technology and software. Non-GAAP financial measures included in this news release should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, results prepared in accordance with GAAP.
The most directly comparable GAAP measures for adjusted operating profit and adjusted operating profit margin are “operating profit” and “operating profit margin,” respectively, which include the impact of acquisition-related items, amortization of acquired intangible assets, and share-based payment expense. The Company’s non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, have limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP financial measures. Our presentation of such measures, which may include adjustments to exclude unusual or non-recurring items, should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by other unusual or non-recurring items.

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The tables below reconcile operating profit to adjusted operating profit for each reportable segment (in millions):
Fiscal 2020Fiscal 2021
First QuarterSecond QuarterThird QuarterFourth QuarterFirst QuarterSecond Quarter
ABL:
Operating profit (GAAP)$109.6 $95.8 $98.6 $121.8 $98.4 $102.0 
Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets6.5 6.8 6.9 7.2 7.0 6.9 
Add-back: Share-based payment expense4.3 3.9 2.9 2.3 2.9 3.0 
Add-back: Acquisition-related items(1)
1.1 0.1 — — — — 
Adjusted operating profit (Non-GAAP)$121.5 $106.6 $108.4 $131.3 $108.3 $111.9 
ISG:
Operating profit (loss) (GAAP)$1.3 $(3.4)$(0.2)$(1.6)$(0.1)$0.8 
Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets3.1 3.6 3.9 3.7 3.1 3.2 
Add-back: Share-based payment expense1.3 1.9 1.3 — 0.7 0.8 
Adjusted operating profit (Non-GAAP)$5.7 $2.1 $5.0 $2.1 $3.7 $4.8 
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(1) Acquisition-related items include profit in inventory.
Investor Update
As previously announced, the Company is scheduled to host a virtual investor update on July 1, 2021 beginning at 9:00 a.m. (ET). A copy of the financial materials to be used during the virtual investor update is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. A replay of the event, along with a transcript, will be posted to the Company’s investor relations website at https://www.investors.acuitybrands.com/ shortly after the event ends and will be archived on the site.
The information contained in this Item 7.01, as well as Exhibit 99.2 referenced herein, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On June 25, 2021, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share. A copy of the related press release is attached as Exhibit 99.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d)Exhibits

99.1
99.2
99.3
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL document).
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: July 1, 2021
ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
By: /s/ Karen J. Holcom
 Karen J. Holcom
 Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


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Investor Contact:
Charlotte McLaughlin
Vice President, Investor Relations
(404) 853-1456
investorrelations@acuitybrands.com

Media Contact:
Candace Steele Flippin
Chief Communications Officer
candace@acuitybrands.com



Acuity Brands Reports Fiscal 2021 Third-Quarter Results
Company Returns to Growth

Net Sales Increased 15.9% versus Prior Year
Gross Profit Margin Expansion of 80 Basis Points versus Prior Year
Announced the Closing of the Previously Announced Acquisition of ams OSRAM’s North American Digital Systems business
Announced the Two Business Segments: Acuity Brands Lighting and the Intelligent Spaces Group
Highlighted its Commitment to 100 Million Metric Tons of Carbon Reduction by 2030

ATLANTA, July 1, 2021 - Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) (the "Company") a market-leading industrial technology company announced net sales of $899.7 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2021 ended May 31, 2021, an increase of $123.5 million or 15.9 percent, as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2020. Diluted earnings per share was $2.37, an increase of 55.9 percent over prior year, and adjusted diluted earnings per share was $2.77 per share, an increase of 42.8 percent over prior year.
"I am proud of our team for returning the business to growth during the quarter, while also expanding our gross profit margin. The breakout of our newly formed business segments shows that both segments contributed to that improvement” stated Neil Ashe, Chief Executive Officer of Acuity Brands. "We continue to allocate capital effectively with the acquisition of ams OSRAM's North American Digital Systems business which will contribute to innovation and long-term growth."
Gross profit of $386.6 million increased $59.0 million, or 18.0 percent, as compared to the prior year. Gross profit was 43.0 percent of net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2021, an increase of 80 basis points from 42.2 percent in the third quarter of fiscal 2020. The improvement in gross profit and gross profit margin was primarily a result of the increase in sales volumes as well as product and productivity improvements, which were partially offset by higher input costs
Operating profit of $118.1 million increased $35.1 million, or 42.3 percent as compared to prior year. Operating profit was 13.1 percent of net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2021, an increase of 240 basis points from 10.7 percent for the third quarter of fiscal 2020. The improvement in operating profit margin

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was largely a result of the increase in gross profit margin, in addition to the leveraging of the fixed costs base.
Adjusted operating profit of $136.8 million increased $31.9 million, or 30.4 percent, for the third quarter of fiscal 2021 as compared to the prior year. Adjusted operating profit was 15.2 percent of net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2021, an increase of 170 basis points from 13.5 percent in the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
Net income of $85.7 million increased $25.3 million, or 41.9 percent, as compared to prior year. Diluted earnings per share of $2.37 increased $0.85, or 55.9 percent, for the third quarter of fiscal 2021, as compared to $1.52 for the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
Adjusted net income of $100.4 million increased $23.2 million, or 30.1 percent, as compared to the prior year. Adjusted diluted earnings per share of $2.77 increased $0.83, or 42.8 percent, as compared to $1.94 for the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
Segment Performance
Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls "ABL"
ABL generated net sales of $850 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2021, an increase of $108.4 million or 14.6 percent, as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
Net sales of $628.0 million in the Independent Sales Network and of $96.7 million in the Direct Sales Network increased 14.3 percent and 39.3 percent, respectively, as compared to prior year.
Sales in the Corporate Accounts channel of $44.0 million increased 12.5 percent over prior year as retailers began to address previously deferred nonessential renovations.
Retail sales of $36.1 million declined 25.9 percent. This was primarily due to an ongoing customer inventory rebalancing.
Operating profit was $126.5 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2021, an increase of $27.9 million or 28.3 percent, as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2020. Adjusted operating profit was $135.5 million for the fiscal third quarter of 2021 an increase of $27.4 million or 25.3 percent, as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
Intelligent Spaces Group "ISG"
ISG generated net sales of $55.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2021, an increase of $17.7 million or 46.9 percent as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
Operating profit was $7.2 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2021, an increase of $7.4 million as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2020. Adjusted operating profit was $11. million for the fiscal third quarter of 2021 an increase of $6.1 million or 122.0 percent, as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
Cash Flow and Capital Allocation
Net cash from operating activities of $316.2 million decreased $62.1 million, or 16.4 percent for the first nine months of fiscal 2021 as compared to the same period in the prior year driven primarily by an increase in net working capital to support the higher level of sales. During the first nine months of 2021, the Company repurchased 3.3 million shares of common stock for a total of $340.9 million at an average price of $104 per share. The Company had approximately 4.4 million shares remaining under its most recent share purchase authorization at the end of the third fiscal quarter of 2021. Since May of 2020, the Company has reduced the outstanding share count by approximately 10 percent.

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Completion of OSRAM Acquisition
One June 4, 2021, the Company announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase ams OSRAM’s North American Digital Systems (“DS”) business. This acquisition is intended to enable the Company to enhance our LED driver and controls technology portfolio and accelerate our innovation, expand our access to market through a more fulsome OEM product offering, and give us more control over our supply chain. The transaction is expected to close by end of day on July 1, 2021.
Pledge to 100 Million Metric Tons of carbon reduction by 2030
At a sales conference during the third-quarter 2021, the Company committed to a goal of 100 million metric tons of carbon reduction by 2030 through the sales of LED luminaires, controls, and building management systems, replacing older technologies in existing buildings and new construction.
On July 1, 2021, the Company issued the 2020 Acuity Brands EarthLIGHT Handprint Report: Lighting the Way Toward Net-Zero on its website. The report evaluates the net environmental impact of its products at the point of use, incorporating both the environmental costs of using its products and the environmental benefits of removing older, less-efficient technology.
Outlook
Further discussion relating to the economic recovery and long-term financial framework will take place during the virtual Investor Day today at 09:00am ET, July 1, 2021.
Investor Day 2021
As previously announced, Acuity Brands will hold a virtual Investor Day today, July 1, 2021, at 09:00 a.m. ET where it will discuss, amongst other topics its fiscal 2021 third-quarter results. Interested parties may access the webcast via the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at investors.acuitybrands.com to view live or to view a replay.
About Acuity Brands
Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. Through its two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG) the Company designs, manufactures, and brings to market products and services that make the world more brilliant, productive, and connected. Acuity Brands achieves growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including building management systems, lighting, lighting controls, and location-aware applications.
Acuity Brands achieves customer-focused efficiencies that allow the Company to increase market share and deliver superior returns. The Company looks to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.
Acuity Brands is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 12,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuitybrands.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This news release includes the following non-generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") financial measures: “adjusted gross profit,” “adjusted gross profit margin,” “adjusted SD&A expenses,” “adjusted SD&A expenses as a percent of net sales,” “adjusted operating profit” and “adjusted operating profit margin” for total company and by segment, “adjusted other expense,” “adjusted net income,” “adjusted diluted EPS,” and “free cash flow ("FCF")”. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided to enhance the reader's overall understanding of the Company's current financial performance and prospects for the future. Specifically, management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors by excluding or adjusting items for acquisition-related items, amortization of acquired intangible assets, share-based payment expense, impairment on investment, and special charges associated with

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continued efforts to streamline the organization and integrate recent acquisitions. FCF is provided to enhance the reader’s understanding of the Company’s ability to generate additional cash from its business. Management typically adjusts for these items for internal reviews of performance and uses the above non-GAAP measures for baseline comparative operational analysis, decision making, and other activities. Management believes these non-GAAP measures provide greater comparability and enhanced visibility into the Company’s results of operations as well as comparability with many of its peers, especially those companies focused more on technology and software. Non-GAAP financial measures included in this news release should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, results prepared in accordance with GAAP.
The most directly comparable GAAP measures for adjusted gross profit and adjusted gross profit margin are “gross profit” and “gross profit margin,” respectively, which include acquisition-related items. The most directly comparable GAAP measures for adjusted SD&A expenses and adjusted SD&A expenses as a percent of net sales are “SD&A expenses” and “SD&A expenses as a percent of net sales,” respectively, which include amortization of acquired intangible assets, share-based payment expense, and acquisition-related items. The most directly comparable GAAP measures for adjusted operating profit and adjusted operating profit margin for total company and by segment are “operating profit” and “operating profit margin,” respectively, for total company and by segment, which include the impact of acquisition-related items, amortization of acquired intangible assets, share-based payment expense, and special charges. The most directly comparable GAAP measure for adjusted other expense is “other expense,” which includes an impairment of investment. The most directly comparable GAAP measures for adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS are “net income” and “diluted EPS,” respectively, which include the impact of acquisition-related items, amortization of acquired intangible assets, share-based payment expense, an impairment of investment, and special charges. The most directly comparable GAAP measure for FCF is “net cash provided by operating activities.” A reconciliation of each measure to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is available in this news release. The Company’s non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, have limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP financial measures. Our presentation of such measures, which may include adjustments to exclude unusual or non-recurring items, should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by other unusual or non-recurring items.
Forward-Looking Information
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which may be beyond our control. We caution you that the forward-looking information presented in this press release is not a guarantee of future events, and that actual events may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking information contained in this press release. In addition, forward-looking statements are statements other than those of historical fact and may include statements relating to goals, plans, market conditions and projections regarding Acuity Brands' strategy, and specifically include statements made in this press release regarding: commitment to innovation and long-term growth, ongoing customer inventory rebalancing, strategically important for our growth strategy, accelerate the innovation and development of our product portfolio, Commitment to 100 million metric tons of Carbon Reduction. Generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “plan,” “seek,” “comfortable with,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe” or “continue” or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology. A number of important factors could cause actual events to differ materially from those contained in or implied by the forward-looking statements, including those factors discussed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020, filed on October 23, 2020 and those described from time to time in our other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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(the “SEC”), which can be found at the SEC’s website www.sec.gov. Any forward-looking information presented herein is made only as of the date of this press release, and we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of events, or otherwise.

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ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions, except share data)
 May 31, 2021August 31, 2020
 (unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets: 
Cash and cash equivalents$593.5 $560.7 
Accounts receivable, less reserve for doubtful accounts of $2.1 and $2.6, respectively509.0 500.3 
Inventories370.0 320.1 
Prepayments and other current assets66.0 58.6 
Total current assets1,538.5 1,439.7 
Property, plant, and equipment, net259.7 270.5 
Operating lease right-of-use assets60.2 63.4 
Goodwill1,096.2 1,080.0 
Intangible assets, net580.1 605.9 
Deferred income taxes2.5 2.7 
Other long-term assets23.1 29.5 
Total assets$3,560.3 $3,491.7 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities: 
Accounts payable$380.4 $326.5 
Current maturities of debt4.0 24.3 
Current operating lease liabilities16.4 17.2 
Accrued compensation105.0 85.4 
Other accrued liabilities165.6 164.2 
Total current liabilities671.4 617.6 
Long-term debt494.2 376.8 
Long-term operating lease liabilities48.4 56.8 
Accrued pension liabilities67.3 91.6 
Deferred income taxes103.3 94.9 
Self-insurance reserves6.4 6.5 
Other long-term liabilities130.2 120.0 
Total liabilities1,521.2 1,364.2 
Stockholders’ equity: 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; none issued— — 
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 54,004,441 and 53,885,165 issued, respectively0.5 0.5 
Paid-in capital985.1 963.6 
Retained earnings2,717.0 2,523.3 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(97.4)(132.7)
Treasury stock, at cost — 18,265,031 and 15,012,449 shares, respectively
(1,566.1)(1,227.2)
Total stockholders’ equity2,039.1 2,127.5 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$3,560.3 $3,491.7 


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ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per-share data)
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
 May 31, 2021May 31, 2020May 31, 2021May 31, 2020
Net sales$899.7 $776.2 $2,468.3 $2,435.1 
Cost of products sold513.1 448.6 1,412.6 1,407.8 
Gross profit386.6 327.6 1,055.7 1,027.3 
Selling, distribution, and administrative expenses268.0 241.3 759.4 767.5 
Special charges0.5 3.3 1.5 11.8 
Operating profit118.1 83.0 294.8 248.0 
Other expense: 
Interest expense, net6.2 5.4 17.7 19.4 
Miscellaneous expense (income), net2.7 (0.9)6.5 1.5 
Total other expense8.9 4.5 24.2 20.9 
Income before income taxes109.2 78.5 270.6 227.1 
Income tax expense23.5 18.1 62.4 52.5 
Net income$85.7 $60.4 $208.2 $174.6 
Earnings per share: 
Basic earnings per share$2.40 $1.53 $5.70 $4.42 
Basic weighted average number of shares outstanding35.7 39.5 36.5 39.5 
Diluted earnings per share$2.37 $1.52 $5.66 $4.40 
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding36.2 39.7 36.8 39.7 
Dividends declared per share$0.13 $0.13 $0.39 $0.39 
Comprehensive income:
Net income$85.7 $60.4 $208.2 $174.6 
Other comprehensive income (loss) items:
Foreign currency translation adjustments22.3 (13.8)33.6 (15.6)
Defined benefit plans, net of tax(1.6)1.8 1.7 5.4 
Other comprehensive income (loss) items, net of tax20.7 (12.0)35.3 (10.2)
Comprehensive income$106.4 $48.4 $243.5 $164.4 


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ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(In millions)
 Nine Months Ended
 May 31, 2021May 31, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$208.2 $174.6 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization75.0 75.3 
Share-based payment expense22.3 32.5 
Asset impairment4.0 1.4 
Accounts receivable(3.2)119.9 
Inventories(47.8)1.0 
Prepayments and other current assets(0.6)13.2 
Accounts payable52.7 (14.7)
Other5.6 (24.9)
Net cash provided by operating activities316.2 378.3 
Cash flows from investing activities:  
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment(30.6)(38.3)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment4.7 0.2 
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired(2.0)(303.0)
Other investing activities(3.5)(1.9)
Net cash used for investing activities(31.4)(343.0)
Cash flows from financing activities:  
Issuance of long-term debt493.9 400.0 
Repayments of long-term debt(397.1)(353.2)
Repurchases of common stock(340.9)— 
Proceeds from stock option exercises and other2.0 0.7 
Payments of taxes withheld on net settlement of equity awards(3.9)(5.1)
Dividends paid(14.3)(15.6)
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities(260.3)26.8 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents8.3 (2.5)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents32.8 59.6 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period560.7 461.0 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$593.5 $520.6 




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Exhibit 99.1
ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
DISAGGREGATED NET SALES
(In millions)
The following table shows net sales by channel for the periods presented:
Three Months Ended
May 31, 2021May 31, 2020Increase (Decrease)Percent Change
Acuity Brands Lighting:
Independent sales network$628.0 $549.4 $78.6 14.3 %
Direct sales network96.7 69.4 27.3 39.3 %
Retail sales36.1 48.7 (12.6)(25.9)%
Corporate accounts44.0 39.1 4.9 12.5 %
Other45.2 35.0 10.2 29.1 %
Total Acuity Brands Lighting850.0 741.6 108.4 14.6 %
Intelligent Spaces Group55.4 37.7 17.7 46.9 %
Eliminations(5.7)(3.1)(2.6)83.9 %
Total$899.7 $776.2 $123.5 15.9 %
Nine Months Ended
May 31, 2021May 31, 2020Increase (Decrease)Percent Change
Acuity Brands Lighting:
Independent sales network$1,737.4 $1,679.2 $58.2 3.5 %
Direct sales network256.0 240.1 15.9 6.6 %
Retail sales135.8 161.1 (25.3)(15.7)%
Corporate accounts93.1 126.6 (33.5)(26.5)%
Other118.1 120.8 (2.7)(2.2)%
Total Acuity Brands Lighting2,340.4 2,327.8 12.6 0.5 %
Intelligent Spaces Group139.5 116.1 23.4 20.2 %
Eliminations(11.6)(8.8)(2.8)31.8 %
Total$2,468.3 $2,435.1 $33.2 1.4 %

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Exhibit 99.1
ACUITY BRANDS, INC.
Reconciliation of Non-U.S. GAAP Measures
The tables below reconcile certain GAAP financial measures to the corresponding non-GAAP measures for total company as well as our reportable operating segments:
(In millions except per share data)Three Months Ended
 May 31, 2021May 31, 2020Increase (Decrease)Percent Change
Net sales$899.7 $776.2 $123.5 15.9 %
Selling, distribution, and administrative (SD&A) expenses (GAAP)$268.0 $241.3 $26.7 11.1 %
Percent of net sales29.8 %31.1 %(130)bps
Less: Amortization of acquired intangible assets(10.2)(10.8)
Less: Share-based payment expense(7.1)(7.8)
Less: Acquisition-related items (1)
(0.9)— 
Adjusted SD&A expenses (Non-GAAP)$249.8 $222.7 $27.1 12.2 %
Percent of net sales27.8 %28.7 %(90)bps
Operating profit (GAAP)$118.1 $83.0 $35.1 42.3 %
Percent of net sales13.1 %10.7 %240 bps
Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets10.2 10.8 
Add-back: Share-based payment expense7.1 7.8 
Add-back: Acquisition-related items (1)
0.9 — 
Add-back: Special charges0.5 3.3 
Adjusted operating profit (Non-GAAP)$136.8 $104.9 $31.9 30.4 %
Percent of net sales15.2 %13.5 %170 bps
Net income (GAAP)$85.7 $60.4 $25.3 41.9 %
Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets10.2 10.8 
Add-back: Share-based payment expense7.1 7.8 
Add-back: Acquisition-related items (1)
0.9 — 
Add-back: Special charges0.5 3.3 
Total pre-tax adjustments to net income18.7 21.9 
Income tax effects(4.0)(5.1)
Adjusted net income (Non-GAAP)$100.4 $77.2 $23.2 30.1 %
Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)$2.37 $1.52 $0.85 55.9 %
Adjusted diluted earnings per share (Non-GAAP)$2.77 $1.94 $0.83 42.8 %
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(1) Acquisition-related items include professional fees.

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Exhibit 99.1
Three Months Ended
ABLMay 31, 2021May 31, 2020Increase (Decrease)Percent Change
Net sales$850.0 $741.6 $108.4 14.6 %
Operating profit126.5 98.6 27.9 28.3 %
Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets6.9 6.9 
Add-back: Share-based payment expense2.4 2.9 
Adjusted operating profit$135.8 $108.4 $27.4 25.3 %
Operating profit margin14.9 %13.3 %160bps
Adjusted operating profit margin16.0 %14.6 %140bps

Three Months Ended
ISGMay 31, 2021May 31, 2020Increase (Decrease)Percent Change
Net sales$55.4 $37.7 $17.7 46.9 %
Operating profit (loss)7.2 (0.2)7.4 NM
Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets3.3 3.9 
Add-back: Share-based payment expense0.6 1.3 
Adjusted operating profit$11.1 $5.0 $6.1 122.0 %
Operating profit (loss) margin13.0 %(0.5)%1350bps
Adjusted operating profit margin20.0 %13.3 %670bps

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Exhibit 99.1
(In millions, except per share data)Nine Months Ended
 May 31, 2021May 31, 2020Increase (Decrease)Percent Change
Net sales$2,468.3 $2,435.1 $33.2 1.4 %
Gross profit (GAAP)$1,055.7 $1,027.3 $28.4 2.8 %
Percent of net sales42.8 %42.2 %60 bps
Add-back: Acquisition-related items (1)
— 1.2 
Adjusted gross profit (Non-GAAP)$1,055.7 $1,028.5 $27.2 2.6 %
Percent of net sales42.8 %42.2 %60 bps
Selling, distribution, and administrative (SD&A) expenses (GAAP)$759.4 $767.5 $(8.1)(1.1)%
Percent of net sales30.8 %31.5 %(70)bps
Less: Amortization of acquired intangible assets(30.4)(30.8)
Less: Share-based payment expense(22.3)(32.5)
Less: Acquisition-related items (1)
(0.9)(1.3)
Adjusted SD&A expenses (Non-GAAP)$705.8 $702.9 $2.9 0.4 %
Percent of net sales28.6 %28.9 %(30)bps
Operating profit (GAAP)$294.8 $248.0 $46.8 18.9 %
Percent of net sales11.9 %10.2 %170 bps
Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets30.4 30.8 
Add-back: Share-based payment expense22.3 32.5 
Add-back: Acquisition-related items (1)
0.9 2.5 
Add-back: Special charges1.5 11.8 
Adjusted operating profit (Non-GAAP)$349.9 $325.6 $24.3 7.5 %
Percent of net sales14.2 %13.4 %80 bps
Other expense (income) (GAAP)$24.2 $20.9 $3.3 15.8 %
Less: Impairment of investment(4.0)— 
Adjusted other expense (income) (Non-GAAP)$20.2 $20.9 $(0.7)(3.3)%
Net income (GAAP)$208.2 $174.6 $33.6 19.2 %
Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets30.4 30.8 
Add-back: Share-based payment expense22.3 32.5 
Add-back: Acquisition-related items (1)
0.9 2.5 
Add-back: Special charges1.5 11.8 
Add-back: Impairment of investment4.0 — 
Total pre-tax adjustments to net income59.1 77.6 
Income tax effect(13.3)(17.7)
Adjusted net income (Non-GAAP)$254.0 $234.5 $19.5 8.3 %
Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)$5.66 $4.40 $1.26 28.6 %
Adjusted diluted earnings per share (Non-GAAP)$6.90 $5.91 $0.99 16.8 %
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(1) Acquisition-related items include profit in inventory and professional fees.

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Exhibit 99.1
Nine Months Ended
ABLMay 31, 2021May 31, 2020Increase (Decrease)Percent Change
Net sales$2,340.4 $2,327.8 $12.6 0.5 %
Operating profit$326.9 $304.0 $22.9 7.5 %
Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets20.8 20.2 
Add-back: Share-based payment expense8.3 11.1 
Add-back: Acquisition-related items (1)
— 1.2 
Adjusted operating profit$356.0 $336.5 $19.5 5.8 %
Operating profit margin14.0 %13.1 %90bps
Adjusted operating profit margin15.2 %14.5 %70bps

Nine Months Ended
ISGMay 31, 2021May 31, 2020Increase (Decrease)Percent Change
Net sales$139.5 $116.1 $23.4 20.2 %
Operating profit (loss)$7.9 $(2.3)$10.2 NM
Add-back: Amortization of acquired intangible assets9.6 10.6 
Add-back: Share-based payment expense2.1 4.5 
Adjusted operating profit$19.6 $12.8 $6.8 53.1 %
Operating profit (loss) margin5.7 %(2.0)%770bps
Adjusted operating profit margin14.1 %11.0 %310bps

(In millions except per share data)Nine Months Ended
 May 31, 2021May 31, 2020Increase (Decrease)Percent Change
Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)$316.2 $378.3 $(62.1)(16.4)%
Less: Purchases of property, plant, and equipment(30.6)(38.3)
Free cash flow (Non-GAAP)$285.6 $340.0 $(54.4)(16.0)%





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Financial Update Karen Holcom, Chief Financial Officer


 
2 Forward Looking Statements This presentation includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which may be beyond our control. We caution you that the forward-looking information contained in this presentation is not a guarantee of future events, and that actual events may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking information contained in this presentation. In addition, forward-looking statements are statements other than those of historical fact and may include statements relating to goals, plans, market conditions and projections regarding Acuity Brands’ strategy, and specifically include statements made in this presentation regarding: Acuity Brands’ commitment to reduce carbon emissions, market growth expectations and financial performance goals. Generally, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “plan,” “seek,” “comfortable with,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe” or “continue” or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology. A number of important factors could cause actual events to differ materially from those contained in or implied by the forward-looking statements, including those factors discussed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020, filed on October 23, 2020 and those described from time to time in our other filings with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which can be found at the SEC’s website www.sec.gov. Any forward-looking information presented herein is made only as of the date of this presentation, and we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of events, or otherwise.


 
3 This presentation includes the following non-generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") financial measures: “adjusted gross profit,” “adjusted gross profit margin,” “adjusted operating profit,” “adjusted operating profit margin,” “adjusted net income,” “adjusted diluted earnings per share,” “ABL adjusted operating profit,” “ABL adjusted operating profit margin,” “ISG adjusted operating profit,” and “ISG” adjusted operating profit margin”. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided to enhance the reader's overall understanding of the Company's current financial performance and prospects for the future. Specifically, management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors by excluding or adjusting items for acquisition-related items, amortization of acquired intangible assets, share-based payment expense, special charges associated with continued efforts to streamline the organization and to integrate recent acquisitions, and an impairment of investment. Management typically adjusts for these items for internal reviews of performance and uses the above non-GAAP measures for baseline comparative operational analysis, decision making, and other activities. Management believes these non-GAAP measures provide greater comparability and enhanced visibility into the Company’s results of operations as well as comparability with many of its peers, especially those companies focused more on technology and software. Non-GAAP financial measures included in this presentation should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, results prepared in accordance with GAAP. See slides 18-21 of this presentation for a reconciliation of such non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding GAAP measure. Segment Reporting During the third quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company completed a realignment of its business operations and structure. As a result, beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company reports its financial results of operations in two reportable segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (“ABL”) and Intelligent Spaces Group (“ISG”), consistent with how the Company's chief operating decision maker evaluates operating results, assesses performance, and allocates resources within the Company. Historical segment information has been recast to conform to the current segment structure. Non-GAAP Financial Measures


 
4 I am proud of all our associates who worked together to return the Company to growth. Our team thrives in an entrepreneurial environment. We are a values-driven organization and we think like owners. Like you. Karen Holcom, Acuity CFO


 
Fiscal Q3’21 Highlights 5 Transforming Acuity  Returned the Company to Growth  Expanded Gross Profit Margin by 80 Bps versus Prior Year “VPY” and Operating Margin by 240 Bps VPY  Announced Trevor Palmer as President of ABL Group  Welcomed Peter Han as President of ISG and the Rockpile Team  Announced our Corporate Values  Announced our Commitment to 100 Million Metric Tons of Carbon Reduction by 2030 Post-Quarter  Expected to Close the Acquisition of ams OSRAM’s North American Digital Systems business on July 1, 2021


 
6 Consolidated Financial Summary Net Sales Gross Profit Margin Operating Profit Margin Adj. Operating Profit Margin1 Diluted EPS Adj. Diluted EPS1 $899.7M ↑ 15.9% VPY 15.2% ↑ 170bps VPY $2.37 ↑ 55.9% VPY 43.0% ↑ 80bps VPY 13.1% ↑ 240 bps VPY $2.77 ↑ 42.8% VPY Solid Performance Across Third-Quarter 2021 1 Adjusted Operating Profit and Adjusted Diluted EPS are Reconciled in Our Appendix on Slides 18 and 19, Respectively


 
7 $834.7 $792.0 $824.2 $776.6 $776.2 $899.7 Q1'20 Q1'21 Q2'20 Q2'21 Q3'20 Q3'21 Fiscal YTD’21 AYI Performance Gross Profit Margin Operating Margin Net Sales 42.6% 42.0% 41.7% 43.4% 43.0% 10.0% 10.8% 9.9% 11.7% 13.1% Improvement Through 2021 Adjusted Operating Margin1 Diluted EPS Adjusted Diluted EPS1 14.3% 13.2% 12.3% 14.0% 15.2% $1.44 $1.57 $1.44 $1.74 $2.37 $2.13 $2.03 $1.84 $2.12 $2.77 42.2% 10.7% 13.5% $1.52 $1.94 ($ In Millions) Net Sales Growth (10.5%) (5.1%) (3.5%) (5.8%) 15.9%(18.1%) 1 Adjusted Operating Profit and Adjusted Diluted EPS are Reconciled in Our Appendix on Slides18 and 19, Respectively


 
8 WE USE TECHNOLGY TO SOLVE PROBLEMS


 
9 Defining ABL and ISG Adjusted Operating Profit1 Net Sales $126.5 $135.8 Diluted EPS Adjusted Diluted EPS1 ($ In Millions) $850.0 1 Reconciliations for Adjusted Figures can be found on Slides 18 - 19 Operating Profit Q3’21 YTD’21 Q3’21 YTD’21 Q3’21 YTD’21 ABL ISG Total AYI $7.2 $11.1 $55.4 $118.1 $136.8 $2.37 $899.7 $2.77 $2,340.4 $139.5 $326.9 $356.0 $7.9 $19.6 $294.8 $349.9 $5.66 $2,468.3 $6.90 Modelling Our New Reportable Segments


 
ABL Performance in Fiscal Q3’21 $35.0 $39.1 $48.7 $69.4 $549.4 $45.2 $44.0 $36.1 $96.7 $628.0 Other Corporate Accounts Retail Sales Direct Sales Network Independent Sales Network Q3'21 Q3'20  Total ABL Sales Increased 14.6% to $850M for Q3’21 VPY  Improvements Driven by Go-to Market Improvements and Recovery in Construction Markets  Corporate Accounts Benefited from Retailers Lifting Restrictions Around On- Premise Contractors  Retail Channel Continued to be Impacted by a Customer Inventory Rebalancing  ABL Operating Profit Increased 28.3% to $126.5M for Q3’21 VPY  ABL Adjusted Operating Profit1 Increased 25.3% to $135.8M for Q3’21 VPY Q3’21 Breakdown of ABL Revenue VPY Improved Sales Growth and Operating Margin Expansion (In Millions) 1 Adjusted Operating Profit is Reconciled in the Appendix of out Investor Day Presentation


 
ISG Performance in Fiscal Q3’21  Total ISG Sales Increased 46.9% to $55.4M for Q3’21 VPY  ISG Operating Profit Increased $ 7.4M to $7.2M for Q3’21 VPY  ISG Adjusted Operating Profit1 Increased $ 6.1M to $11.1M for Q3’21 VPY  Appointed Peter Han, President of Intelligent Spaces Group  Welcomed Rockpile Ventures to the Portfolio ISG Continues to Grow and is Funding Reinvestment $37.7 ($0.2) $55.4 $7.2 Net Sales Operating Profit Q3'20 Q3'21 Q3’21 ISG Performance VPY (In Millions) 1 Adjusted Operating Profit is Reconciled in in the Appendix of out Investor Day Presentation


 
Fiscal YTD’21 Cash Flow Analysis 12 $316M Operating Cash Flow $31M Capex $341M Share Repurchase Solid Cash Flow Generation; Capital Allocated to Growth Initiatives Capital Allocation Priorities Reinvestment in Growth Working Capital Capex M&A Rockpile Ventures Dividend Maintained Share Repurchases 3.3M Shares


 
 Impact of March 2020 Price Rises Not Felt Until End of Third Quarter of 2021  Revenue Impact Immaterial During Third Quarter of 2021 13 AYI Strategic Topics Price Increases Raw Material Increases Electrical Component Shortages Segment Breakdown  Volatility in Component Pricing During the Third Quarter  Price Increase Announcement Goes Into Effect Fourth Quarter of 2021  Supply Chain Continues to be Volatile as Demand Improves  Working Closely with Suppliers and Customers to Mitigate Impact  Drives Strategic Focus Across Leadership Teams  Aligns Financial Reporting with AYI Operations Positioned for Growth; Volatility in Raw Material Costs and Labor and Component Availability Expected to Continue


 
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Transform Maintain/Grow Amplify Last 18 Months Next 18 Months Beyond Repurchased ~10% of Outstanding Shares ABL Revenue ISG Revenue Gross Profit Margin Capital Allocation Priorities Growth During Pandemic ~Mid Teens Organic Growth Bolt-on Acquisitions ~Mid Teens Organic Growth Bolt-on Acquisitions New Opportunities Outperformed Market 41% - 43% Total Construction + ~Mid-Single Digits ~42%~42% Financial Performance Objective AYI to Continue its Transformation 15 Total Construction + ~Mid-Single Digits


 
 We Have Done What We Said We Would Do  We Have Returned the Company to Growth  We Have Improved our Margins  We are Being Strategic and Deliberate in our Approach to Capital Allocation  We are Focused on Creating Long Term Value for our Shareholders 16 Fiscal Q3’21 Key Take-Aways Continued Solid Performance Through Third-Quarter 2021


 
Appendix and Non-GAAP Reconciliations


 
18 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures: Adjusted Operating Profit and Adjusted Operating Profit Margin (In $Millions) Second Quarter Feb. 28, 2021 Feb. 29, 2020 Nov. 30, 2020 Nov. 30, 2019 Operating Profit (GAAP) $91.0 $81.4 $85.7 $83.6 + Amortization of acquired intangible assets 10.1 10.4 10.1 9.6 + Share-based payment expense 7.5 8.0 7.7 16.7 + Acquisition-related items1 - 0.3 - 2.2 Adjusted operating Profit $108.9 $101.7 $104.2 $119.0 + Special Charges 0.3 1.6 0.7 6.9 Operating Profit (GAAP) Margin 11.7% 9.9% 10.8% 10.0% Adjusted operating Profit Margin 14.0% 12.3% 13.2% 14.3% Third Quarter `May 31, 2021 May 31, 2020 $118.1 $83.0 10.2 10.8 7.1 7.8 0.9 - $136.8 $104.9 0.5 3.3 13.1% 10.7% 15.2% 13.5% First Quarter 1 Acquisition-Related Items Include Profit in Inventory and Professional Fees.


 
19 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures: Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Share (In Millions Except Per Share Data) Second Quarter Feb. 28, 2021 Feb. 29, 2020 Nov.30, 2021 Nov.30, 2020 Net Income (GAAP) $62.9 $57.2 + Amortization of acquired intangible assets 10.1 10.4 + Share-based payment expense 7.5 8.0 + Acquisition-related items1 - 0.3 Adjusted net income $76.7 $73.1 + Special Charges 0.3 1.6 Third Quarter `May 31, 2021 May 31, 2020 $85.7 $60.4 10.2 10.8 7.1 7.8 0.9 - $100.4 $77.2 0.5 3.3 First Quarter Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding 36.2 39.7 36.2 39.7 Diluted Earnings Per Share $2.37 $1.52 $1.74 $1.44 Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share $2.77 $1.94 $2.12 $1.84 37.8 39.6 $1.57 $1.44 $2.03 $2.13 $59.6 $57.0 10.1 9.6 7.7 16.7 - 2.2 $76.9 $84.2 0.7 6.9 Total pre-tax adjustments to net income 17.9 20.318.7 21.9 22.5 35.4 Income tax effects (4.1) (4.4)(4.0) (5.1) (5.2) (8.2) 1 Acquisition-Related Items Include Profit in Inventory and Professional Fees. + Impairment of investment - -- - 4.0 -


 
20 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures: Adjusted Operating Profit and Adjusted Operating Profit Margin (In $Millions) Segment Breakdown (ABL) Second Quarter Feb. 28, 2021 Feb. 29, 2020 Nov. 30, 2020 Nov. 30, 2019 Operating Profit (GAAP) $102.0 $95.8 $98.4 $109.6 + Amortization of acquired intangible assets 6.9 6.8 7.0 6.5 + Share-based payment expense 3.0 3.9 2.9 4.3 + Acquisition-related items1 - 0.1 - 1.1 Adjusted operating Profit $111.9 $106.6 $108.3 $121.5 Operating Profit (GAAP) Margin 13.8% 12.2% 13.1% 13.7% Adjusted operating Profit Margin 15.2% 13.5% 14.4% 15.2% Third Quarter `May 31, 2021 May 31, 2020 $126.5 $98.6 6.9 6.9 2.4 2.9 - - $135.8 $108.4 14.9% 13.3% 16.0% 14.6% First Quarter 1 Acquisition-Related Items Include Profit in Inventory


 
21 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures: Adjusted Operating Profit and Adjusted Operating Profit Margin (In $Millions) Segment Breakdown (ISG) Second Quarter Feb. 28, 2021 Feb. 29, 2020 Nov. 30, 2020 Nov. 30, 2019 Operating Profit (GAAP) $0.8 ($3.4) ($0.1) $1.3 + Amortization of acquired intangible assets 3.2 3.6 3.1 3.1 + Share-based payment expense 0.8 1.9 0.7 1.3 Adjusted operating Profit $4.8 $2.1 $3.7 $5.7 Operating Profit (GAAP) Margin 1.8% (8.7%) (0.2%) 3.3% Adjusted operating Profit Margin 11.1% 5.4% 9.1% 14.5% Third Quarter `May 31, 2021 May 31, 2020 $7.2 ($0.2) 3.3 3.9 0.6 1.3 $11.1 $5.0 13.0% (0.5%) 20.0% 13.3% First Quarter


 
ABL Quarterly Trends $798.0 $788.2 $741.6 $853.1 $753.6 $736.8 $850.0 Q1'20 Q2'20 Q3'20 Q4'20 Q1'21 Q2'21 Q3'21 Net Sales Growth Operating Margin Net Sales Adjusted1 Operating Margin (In $Millions) - 13.7% 15.2% - 12.2% 13.5% - 13.3% 14.6% - 14.3% 15.4% (5.6%) 13.1% 14.4% (6.5%) 13.8% 15.2% 14.6% 14.9% 16.0% 1 Adjusted Operating Profit and Adjusted Operating Profit Margin for ABL is Reconciled, on Slide 20 22


 
ISG Quarterly Trends $39.3 $39.1 $37.7 $40.9 $40.8 $43.3 $55.4 Q1'20 Q2'20 Q3'20 Q4'20 Q1'21 Q2'21 Q3'21 Net Sales Growth Operating Margin Net Sales Adjusted1 Operating Margin (In $Millions) - 3.3% 14.5% - (8.7%) 5.4% - (0.5%) 13.3% - (3.9%) 5.1% 3.8% (0.2%) 9.1% 10.7% 1.8% 11.1% 46.9% 13.0% 20.0% 1 Adjusted Operating Profit and Adjusted Operating Profit Margin for ISG is Reconciled, on Slide 21 23


 
Document
Press Release
Exhibit 99.3
ACUITY BRANDS
DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND
ATLANTA, June 25, 2021 - The Board of Directors of Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI; “Company”) today declared a quarterly dividend of 13 cents per share. The dividend is payable on August 2, 2021 to shareholders of record on July 16, 2021.
About Acuity Brands
Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. The Company designs, manufactures, and brings to market products and services that make the world more brilliant, productive, and connected including building management systems, lighting, lighting controls, and location-aware applications. Acuity Brands achieves growth through the development of innovative new products and services.
Through the Acuity Business System, Acuity Brands achieves customer-focused efficiencies that allow the Company to increase market share and deliver superior returns. The Company looks to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.
Acuity Brands is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 11,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuitybrands.com.
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