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American Woodmark Corporation
Annual Report 2015

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AMERICAN WOODMARK

C O R P O R A T I O N

TM

3102 Shawnee Drive 

Winchester, Virginia 22601-4208

(540) 665-9100 

Fax (540) 665-9176 

www.americanwoodmark.com

American
Woodmark

®

2015

A n n u a l   R e p o r t

mission statement

creating value

through people

WHO WE ARE
American Woodmark is an organization of employees and shareholders who have 
combined their resources to pursue a common goal.

WHAT WE DO
Our common goal is to create value by providing kitchens and baths “of pride” for the 
American family.

WHY WE DO IT
We pursue this goal to earn a profit, which allows us to reward our shareholders and 
employees and to make a contribution to our society.

HOW WE DO IT
Four principles guide our actions:

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION  Providing the best possible quality, service and value  
to the greatest number of people. Doing whatever is reasonable, and sometimes  
unreasonable, to make certain that each customer’s needs are met each and every day.

INTEGRITY  Doing what is right. Caring about the dignity and rights of each  
individual. Acting fairly and responsibly with all parties. Being a good citizen in the 
communities in which we operate.

TEAMWORK  Understanding that we must all work together if we are to be 
successful. Realizing that each individual must contribute to the team to remain  
a member of the team.

EXCELLENCE  Striving to perform every job or action in a superior way. Being 
innovative, seeking new and better ways to get things done. Helping all individuals to 
become the best that they can be in their jobs and careers.

ONCE WE’VE DONE IT
When we achieve our goal good things happen: sales increase, profits are made, 
shareholders and employees are rewarded, jobs are created, our communities 
benefit, we have fun and our customers are happy and proud — with a new kitchen  
or bath from American Woodmark.

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AMERICAN WOODMARK CORPORATION® 2015 ANNUAL REPORTcompanyprofile

American Woodmark Corporation manufactures and distributes 

kitchen cabinets and vanities for the remodeling and new home 

construction markets. The Company operates 9 manufacturing 

facilities located in Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, 

Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia and 7 service centers across 

the country.

American Woodmark Corporation was incorporated in 1980 and 

became a public company through a common stock offering in 1986.

The Company offers approximately 500 cabinet lines in a wide 

variety of designs, materials and finishes. Products are sold across 

the United States through a network of independent dealers and 

distributors and directly to home centers and major builders. The 

Company’s remodeling sales comprised 53% of sales during fiscal 

2015, with the remaining 47% sold to the new home market.  Refer-

ences in this annual report to fiscal years mean the Company’s fiscal 

year, which ends on April 30.

The Company believes it is one of the three largest manufacturers of 

kitchen cabinets in the United States.  

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AMERICAN WOODMARK CORPORATION® 2015 ANNUAL REPORTfinancial highlights

FISCAL YEARS ENDED APRIL 30

(in thousands, except per share data) 

OPERATIONS

Net sales   
Operating income 
Net income 
Earnings per share 

Basic  
Diluted 

Average

Basic 
Diluted 

FINANCIAL POSITION

Working capital 
Total assets 
Long-term debt, less current maturities 
Shareholders’ equity 
Long-term debt to capital ratio2 

 20151 

$ 825,465  
  54,695  
  35,499  

$ 

2.25 
2.21 

  15,764  
  16,037  

$ 196,705 
  398,904  
  21,498  
  229,842  
8.6% 

 20141 

$ 726,515 
  34,088 
  20,461 

$ 

1.34 
1.31 

  15,299 
  15,653 

$ 148,997 
  330,064 
  20,453 
  190,545 
9.7% 

 20131

$ 630,437
  17,221
9,758

$ 

0.67
0.66

  14,563 
  14,833

$ 108,810
  293,993
  23,594
  146,195
  13.9%

1  The Company announced plans to realign its manufacturing network during fiscal 2012.  The Company recorded restructuring charges related to these 

initiatives in fiscal 2013 that decreased operating income, net income and income per share by $1,433,000, $874,000 and $.06, respectively.  During fiscal 
2014, the credits related to these initiatives increased operating income, net income and income per share by $234,000, $142,000 and $0.01, respectively.  
During fiscal 2015, the credits related to these initiatives increased operating income, net income and income per share by $240,000, $147,000 and $0.01, 
respectively.

2 Defined as long-term debt, less current maturities, divided by the sum of long-term debt and shareholders’ equity.

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AMERICAN WOODMARK CORPORATION® 2015 ANNUAL REPORT  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
to our

shareholders

Fiscal 2015 was a good year.  For the first time since 2006, we were able to go about our 

business in relative stability.  We would have preferred a more robust economy but, as events 

have taught us in recent years, it could have been much worse.  Housing activity continued to 

improve from the depths of the recession.  The pressure on raw material prices eased.  

Promotional activity was steady.  Even our political discourse, while still dominated by 

partisan bickering, managed to avoid inflicting any more real damage to the slow but on-going 

economic recovery.  

From a financial perspective, combined net sales of $825 million across all channels of 

distribution were up fourteen percent, our fifth consecutive year of double digit growth.  On 

the new construction side of our business, total housing starts increased eight percent in 

calendar 2014.  While still well below the historical average, starts exceeded one million units 

for the first time in seven years.  Single family starts, more relevant to our customer base, 

increased a more modest five percent.  In this environment, our Timberlake brand revenue 

increased nineteen percent.  For the year, new construction revenue eclipsed our previous 

annual record set in fiscal 2006 when housing starts were almost double the current rate.  Our 

efforts during the housing recession to build a superior service platform have clearly paid off 

in terms of additional market share.

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AMERICAN WOODMARK CORPORATION® 2015 ANNUAL REPORTThe overall remodeling sector expanded on pace with new 

construction as private fixed residential investment increased 

seven percent in dollars, holding steady at just over three 

percent of gross domestic product.  Cabinet demand gener-

ally followed overall remodeling, driven primarily by the 

return of more affluent consumers.  This dynamic was a 

the second half of the year, exceeding twenty percent in the 

challenge for our business as the majority of our remodel 

fourth fiscal quarter for the first time in any quarter in almost 

revenue is through the big box retailers and a more middle 

seven years.  For fiscal 2015, we reported additional gross 

income household consumer.  Despite the adverse channel 

margin of over $28 million on $99 million of incremental 

demographics, our total remodel growth reflected the 

sales, a more than respectable rate of twenty-nine percent.  

market.  Our home center business reported higher sales in 

With the addition of focused management of our selling, 

an extremely competitive environment.  Our Waypoint brand, 

general and administrative expenses, net income jumped 

specifically designed to serve the unique requirements of 

over seventy percent to $35.5 million.

independent dealers, continued to provide attractive revenue 

growth.  Launched just four years ago, Waypoint has an 

established customer base and contributed over fifteen 

percent of our remodel sales during the year.  

Our financial health remains outstanding.  Debt to capital 

dropped to under 9% at the end of the fiscal year.  Based on 

the improvement in profitability and continuing working 

capital management, cash flow from operations improved to 

In addition to the leveraging benefit of higher sales, several 

$59 million.  Cash, cash equivalents and investments in 

cost saving initiatives drove gross profit to eighteen and a 

certificates of deposit ended the year at $185 million.  As I 

half percent for the year, a one-hundred and forty basis point 

mentioned in my letter to you in this space last year, the 

improvement from fiscal 2014.  Gross profit improved during 

Company continues to accumulate cash reserves.  We believe 

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AMERICAN WOODMARK CORPORATION® 2015 ANNUAL REPORT6

AMERICAN WOODMARK CORPORATION® 2015 ANNUAL REPORTthat in the next two to three years there will be one or more 

sizeable investment opportunities born from a significant 

disruption in the industry.  It may be from a change in 

distribution channels.  It may be from the addition of new or 

ancillary products.  Or it may be from a reconfiguration of 

manufacturing and supply.  Whatever it may be, our cash on 

hand and capital position will allow us to move quickly to 

this past year were achieved with market demand still 

running around fifty to sixty percent of the level in 2005 and 

2006.

exploit the opportunity.  In our opinion, preparing for such 

As good as these results are, the state of the Company is not 

possibilities with a strong cash position is the best way to 

just about the numbers.  As we sit today, our Company has a 

create value given the current set of circumstances.

reputation in the market place that is second to none.  

In fiscal 2015, our overall financial performance was on or 

near plan across the entire business.  Any year you perform to 

plan is a good year.  But in a longer term context, fiscal 2015 

was even more significant.  Our peak revenue record of $838 

million was set in fiscal 2006, just prior to the beginning of 

the Great Housing Recession.  Fiscal 2015 revenue was only 

$12 million or about one percent below that record.  Our peak 

Whether in remodel or new construction, customers increas-

ingly rely on the strength of our partnership to provide 

superior products and services on a value based platform.  

They depend on us to ensure that their customers are 

satisfied.  Our consistent growth above the industry provides 

a clear signal that we are the preferred supplier in our 

markets.  

net income of $35.6 million was set in fiscal 2005.  Fiscal 

In addition, the best vendors from wood products to freight 

2015 income of $35.5 million was less than one hundred 

and delivery to professional services are eager to work in 

thousand below that level.  Even more telling, these levels 

collaboration with us to ensure we are applying the best 

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AMERICAN WOODMARK CORPORATION® 2015 ANNUAL REPORTmethods using the best materials.  These outstanding 

organizations support us in our continuous drive to improve 

every aspect of our operations.

Finally, we have gained a reputation as an employer of 

choice.   From college recruits to experienced executives, 

talented men and women seek us out for employment 

opportunities.  And once aboard, our retention rates provide 

us with the strength of continuity across the strategic 

horizon.  Ultimately, the depth and breadth of our organiza-

tion allows us to not only dream big, but achieve those 

dreams.  

teamwork and excellence, combined with our core values of 

dignity and respect, responsibility and accountability, and 

caring and candor, has created a culture that is our ultimate 

competitive advantage.  To emerge from the economic storm 

and return to the previous heights in our history is a testa-

ment to the hard work, dedication and commitment of the 

men and women of our Company. 

The Board of Directors recently announced that Cary Dunston 

will assume the role of President and Chief Executive Officer 

at our annual meeting this August.   Cary has been a valued 

member of our senior staff from the time he joined the 

Company in 2006 and has continued to make an outstanding 

contribution since assuming the day-to-day operational 

responsibilities almost three years ago.  Cary’s unique 

talents, specific skill sets, and extensive business experience 

Most importantly, today we are closer than ever to the 

will serve American Woodmark well as we pursue our vision 

aspiration outlined in our Mission Statement.  While there will 

to be a world class organization.  I remain excited about the 

always be room for improvement, how we do things is equally 

road ahead and I look forward to continuing to support Cary, 

important to what things we do.  Our dedication to the 

the leadership team and all our employees as non-executive 

guiding principles of customer satisfaction, integrity, 

Chairman of the Board. 

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AMERICAN WOODMARK CORPORATION® 2015 ANNUAL REPORTAmerican Woodmark was founded thirty-five years ago this 

past twenty-two years with people of the utmost character 

past May.  I consider myself fortunate to have met Bill Brandt 

and competence.  It is their commitment to the core values in 

and Jake Gosa, our two previous chief executives, relatively 

our Mission Statement that will carry the organization forward 

early in my career.  It was an honor to work for both of them 

to even greater heights.

and it has been a distinct privilege to have served the 

Company for almost two-thirds of its history.  Along the way 

we have had our ups and downs, but through it all there were 

the outstanding men and women of our Company.  It has 

been through their hard work and dedication that we have 

overcome the obstacles in our path.  The most important 

decision each of us makes in our life is with whom we 

associate.  I am proud to have shared my journey for these 

On behalf of the Board of Directors, the leadership team, and 

the entire Company, we thank you for your continued support.  

Kent B. Guichard
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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AMERICAN WOODMARK CORPORATION® 2015 ANNUAL REPORTstock

performance graph

Set forth below is a graph comparing the five-year cumulative 

total shareholder return, including reinvestment of dividends, 

from investing $100 on May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2015 in 

American Woodmark Corporation common stock, the Russell 

2000 Index and the S&P Household Durables Index:

COMPARATIVE FIVE-YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL SHAREHOLDER RETURNS

American Woodmark Corporation

Russell 2000 Index

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AMERICAN WOODMARK CORPORATION® 2015 ANNUAL REPORTUNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
FORM 10-K

[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended

April 30, 2015
or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from

to

Commission File Number:

000-14798

American Woodmark Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Virginia

54-1138147

3102 Shawnee Drive, Winchester, Virginia

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

22601

(Zip Code)

(540) 665-9100

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

Title of each class

Common Stock (no par value)

Name of each exchange on which registered

NASDAQ Global Select Market

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:  None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. 
Yes [ ]  No [X]

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. 
Yes [ ]  No [X]

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every 
Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during 
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes [X]  No [ ]

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not 
contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements 
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  [ ]

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

Large accelerated filer   

Non-accelerated filer     

[   ]

[   ]

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  

Smaller reporting company

Accelerated filer                 

[X]

[   ]

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

The aggregate market value of the registrant's Common Stock, no par value, held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of October 
31,  2014, the last business day of the Company’s most recent second quarter was $524,079,723.

As of June 18, 2015,  16,258,793 shares of the Registrant's Common Stock were outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 
Portions of the Registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on August 26,  2015 
(“Proxy Statement”) are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
American Woodmark Corporation
2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Business

Risk Factors

Unresolved Staff Comments

Properties

Legal Proceedings

Mine Safety Disclosures

Executive Officers of the Registrant

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer
Purchases of Equity Securities

Selected Financial Data

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial
Disclosure

Controls and Procedures

Other Information

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Executive Compensation

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related
Stockholder Matters

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Principal Accounting Fees and Services

Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

PART I

Item 1.

Item 1A.

Item 1B.

Item 2.

Item 3.

Item 4.

PART II

Item 5.

Item 6.

Item 7.

Item 7A.

Item 8.

Item 9.

Item 9A.

Item 9B.

PART III

Item 10.

Item 11.

Item 12.

Item 13.

Item 14.

PART IV

Item 15.

SIGNATURES

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PART I

Item 1.   

BUSINESS

American Woodmark Corporation (“American Woodmark” or the “Company”) manufactures and distributes kitchen cabinets and 
vanities for the remodeling and new home construction markets. American Woodmark was incorporated in 1980 by the four 
principal managers of the Boise Cascade Cabinet Division through a leveraged buyout of that division. American Woodmark was 
operated privately until 1986 when it became a public company through a registered public offering of its common stock.

American Woodmark currently offers framed stock cabinets in approximately 500 different cabinet lines, ranging in price from 
relatively inexpensive to medium-priced styles. Styles vary by design and color from natural wood finishes to low-pressure laminate 
surfaces. The product offering of stock cabinets includes 85 door designs in 21 colors. Stock cabinets consist of cabinet interiors 
of varying dimensions and construction options and a maple, oak, cherry, or hickory front frame, door and/or drawer front.

Products are sold under the brand names of American Woodmark®, Timberlake®, Shenandoah Cabinetry®, Shenandoah Value 
Series ™, and Waypoint Living Spaces®.

American Woodmark’s products are sold on a national basis across the United States to the remodeling and new home construction 
markets. The Company services these markets through three primary channels: home centers, builders, and independent dealers 
and distributors. The Company provides complete turnkey installation services to its direct builder customers via its network of 
seven service centers that are strategically located throughout the United States. The Company distributes its products to each 
market channel directly from four assembly plants through a third party logistics network.

The primary raw materials used include hard maple, oak, cherry, soft maple, and hickory lumber and plywood. Additional raw 
materials  include  paint,  particleboard,  medium  density  fiberboard,  high  density  fiberboard,  manufactured  components,  and 
hardware. The Company currently purchases paint from one supplier; however, other sources are available. Other raw materials 
are purchased from more than one source and are readily available.

American Woodmark operates in a highly fragmented industry that is composed of several thousand local, regional, and national 
manufacturers. The Company’s principal means for competition is its breadth and variety of product offering, expanded service 
capabilities, geographic reach and affordable quality. The Company believes it is one of the three largest manufacturers of kitchen 
cabinets in the United States.

The Company’s business has historically been subject to seasonal influences, with higher sales typically realized in the second 
and fourth fiscal quarters. General economic forces and changes in the Company’s customer mix have reduced seasonal fluctuations 
in revenue over the past few years. The Company does not consider its level of order backlog to be material.

In recognition of the cyclicality of the housing industry, the Company’s policy is to operate with a minimal amount of financial 
leverage.  The Company regularly maintains a debt to capital ratio of well below 20%, and working capital exclusive of cash of 
less than 6% of net sales.  At April 30, 2015, debt to capital was 8.6%, and working capital net of cash was 1.8% of net sales.

During the last fiscal year, American Woodmark had two primary customers, The Home Depot and Lowe’s Companies, Inc., which 
together accounted for approximately 45% of the Company’s sales in its fiscal year ended April 30, 2015 (fiscal 2015). The loss 
of either customer would have a material adverse effect on the Company.

The Company holds patents, patent applications, licenses, trademarks, trade names, trade secrets and proprietary manufacturing 
processes.  The Company views its trademarks and other intellectual property rights as important to its business. 

As of May 31, 2015, the Company had 5,070 employees. None of the Company’s employees are represented by labor unions. The 
Company believes that its employee relations are good.

American  Woodmark’s  annual  reports  on  Form  10-K,  quarterly  reports  on  Form  10-Q,  current  reports  on  Form  8-K,  proxy 
statements,  and  all  amendments  to  those  reports  are  available  free  of  charge  on  the  Company’s  web  site  at 
www.americanwoodmark.com as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, 
the Securities and Exchange Commission. The contents of the Company’s web site are not, however, part of this report.

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Item 1A. 

RISK FACTORS

There are a number of business risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company’s business, results of operations and financial 
condition. These risks and uncertainties could cause future results to differ from past performance or expected results, including 
results described in statements elsewhere in this report that constitute "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities 
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or currently believed to 
be immaterial also may adversely impact the Company’s business. Should any risks or uncertainties develop into actual events, 
these developments could have material adverse effects on the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations. 
These risks and uncertainties, which the Company considers to be most relevant to specific business activities, include, but are 
not limited to, the following, as well as additional risk factors included in Item 7A, "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures 
about Market Risk."  Additional risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company’s business, results of operations and financial 
condition are discussed elsewhere in this report, including in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and 
Results of Operations” under the headings “Forward-Looking Statements,” “Seasonality,” and “Outlook for Fiscal 2016.”

The Company’s business is dependent upon remodeling activity and residential construction.  The Company’s results of operations 
are  affected  by  levels  of  home  improvement  and  residential  construction  activity,  including  repair  and  remodeling  and  new 
construction. Job creation levels, interest rates, availability of credit, energy costs, consumer confidence, national and regional 
economic conditions, and weather conditions and natural disasters can significantly impact levels of home improvement and 
residential construction activity.

Prolonged economic downturns may adversely impact the Company’s sales, earnings and liquidity.  The Company’s industry 
historically has been cyclical in nature and has fluctuated with economic cycles. During economic downturns, the Company’s 
industry could experience longer periods of recession and greater declines than the general economy. The Company believes that 
its industry is significantly influenced by economic conditions generally and particularly by housing activity, consumer confidence, 
the level of personal discretionary spending, demographics and credit availability. These factors not only may affect the ultimate 
consumer of the Company’s products, but also may impact home centers, builders and the Company’s other primary customers. 
As a result, a worsening of economic conditions could adversely affect the Company’s sales and earnings as well as its cash flow 
and liquidity.

The Company’s future financial performance depends in part on the success of its new product development and other growth 
strategies.  The Company has increased its emphasis on new product development in recent years and continues to focus solely 
on organic growth. Consequently, the Company’s financial performance will, in part, reflect its success in implementing its growth 
strategies in its existing markets and in introducing new products.

The loss of, or a reduction in business from, either of the Company’s key customers would have a material adverse effect upon its 
business.  The size and importance to the Company of its two largest customers are significant. These customers could make 
significant changes in their volume of purchases and could otherwise significantly affect the terms and conditions on which the 
Company does business. Sales to The Home Depot and Lowe’s Companies, Inc. were approximately 45% of total company sales 
for fiscal 2015. Although builders, dealers, and other retailers represent other channels of distribution for the Company's products, 
an unplanned loss of a substantial portion of sales to The Home Depot or Lowe’s Companies, Inc. would have a material adverse 
impact on the Company.

Manufacturing  expansion  to  add  capacity  could  result  in  a  decrease  in  the  Company’s  near-term  earnings.   The  Company 
continually reviews its manufacturing operations. These reviews could result in the expansion of capacity, functions, systems, or 
procedures, which in turn could result in inefficiencies for a period that would decrease near-term earnings until the additional 
capacity is in place and fully operating.  In addition, downturns in the economy could potentially have a larger impact on the 
Company as a result of this added capacity.    

Impairment charges could reduce the Company’s profitability.  The Company has significant long-lived assets, including deferred 
tax assets, recorded on its balance sheets. If operating results decline or if the Company decides to restructure its operations as it 
did with the 2012 Restructuring Plan, the Company could incur impairment charges, which could have a material impact on its 
financial results. The Company evaluates the recoverability of the carrying amount of its long-lived assets on an ongoing basis. 
The  outcome  of  future  reviews  could  result  in  substantial  impairment  charges.  Impairment  assessments  inherently  involve 
judgments as to assumptions about market conditions and the Company’s ability to generate future cash flows and profitability, 
given those assumptions. Future events and changing market conditions may impact the Company’s assumptions as to prices, 
costs or other factors that may result in changes in the Company’s estimates.

The Company’s operating results are affected by the cost and availability of raw materials.  Because the Company is dependent 
on outside suppliers for raw material needs, it must obtain sufficient quantities of quality raw materials from its suppliers at 
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acceptable prices and in a timely manner. The Company has no long-term supply contracts with its key suppliers. A substantial 
decrease in the availability of products from the Company’s suppliers, the loss of key supplier arrangements, or a substantial 
increase in the cost of its raw materials could adversely impact the Company’s results of operations.

The Company may not be able to maintain or raise the prices of its products in response to inflation and increasing costs.  Short-
term market and competitive pressures may prohibit the Company from raising prices to offset inflationary raw material and freight 
costs, which would adversely impact profit margins.

The Company's operations may be adversely affected by information systems interruptions or intrusions.  The Company relies on 
a number of information technology systems to process, transmit, store and manage information to support its business activities. 
Increased global cybersecurity vulnerabilities, threats and more sophisticated and targeted attacks pose a risk to its information 
technology systems. The Company has established security policies, processes and layers of defense designed to help identify and 
protect against intentional and unintentional misappropriation or corruption of its systems and information and disruption of its 
operations. Despite these efforts, systems may be damaged, disrupted, or shut down due to attacks by unauthorized access, malicious 
software, undetected intrusion, hardware failures, or other events, and in these circumstances the Company's disaster recovery 
planning may be ineffective or inadequate. These breaches or intrusions could lead to business interruption, exposure of proprietary 
or confidential information, data corruption, damage to the Company's reputation, exposure to litigation, and increased operational 
costs. Such events could have a material adverse impact on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operation. 
In addition, the Company could be adversely affected if any of its significant customers or suppliers experience any similar events 
that disrupt their business operations or damage their reputation. 

Item 1B. 

UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

Item 2.   

PROPERTIES

American Woodmark leases its Corporate Office located in Winchester, Virginia. In addition, the Company leases 1 manufacturing 
facility in Hardy County, West Virginia and owns 8 manufacturing facilities located primarily in the eastern United States.  The 
Company also leases 7 primary service centers, 7 satellite service centers, and 3 additional office centers located throughout the 
United States that support the sale and distribution of products to each market channel. The Company considers its properties 
suitable for the business and adequate for its needs.

Primary properties as of April 30, 2015 include:

LOCATION

Allegany County, MD

Berryville, VA

Coppell, TX

Fort Myers, FL
Gas City, IN

Hardy County, WV

Houston, TX

Humboldt, TN

Huntersville, NC

Jackson, GA

Kingman, AZ

Kennesaw, GA

Las Vegas, NV

Montgomeryville, PA

Monticello, KY

Orange, VA

Orlando, FL
Phoenix, AZ

DESCRIPTION

Manufacturing Facility

Service Center*

Service Center*

Satellite Service Center*
Manufacturing Facility

Manufacturing Facility*

Satellite Service Center*

Manufacturing Facility

Service Center*

Manufacturing Facility

Manufacturing Facility

Service Center*

Satellite Service Center*

Satellite Service Center*

Manufacturing Facility

Manufacturing Facility

Service Center*
Service Center*

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LOCATION

Raleigh, NC

Rancho Cordova, CA

Tampa, FL

Toccoa, GA

Tucson, AZ

Winchester, VA

Winchester, VA

Winchester, VA

Winchester, VA

 *Leased facility.

DESCRIPTION

Satellite Service Center*

Service Center*

Satellite Service Center*

Manufacturing Facility

Satellite Service Center*

Corporate Office*

Office (Customer Service)*

Office (IT)*

Office (Product Development/Logistics)*

Item 3.   

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is involved in suits and claims in the normal course of business, including without limitation, product liability and 
general liability claims and claims pending before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. On at least a quarterly basis, 
the Company consults with its legal counsel to ascertain the reasonable likelihood that such claims may result in a loss. As required 
by ASC Topic  450,  “Contingencies”  (ASC  450),  the  Company  categorizes  the  various  suits  and  claims  into  three  categories 
according to their likelihood for resulting in potential loss: those that are probable, those that are reasonably possible and those 
that are deemed to be remote. The Company accounts for these loss contingencies in accordance with ASC 450. Where losses are 
deemed to be probable and estimable, accruals are made. Where losses are deemed to be reasonably possible, a range of loss 
estimates is determined and considered for disclosure.  In determining these loss range estimates, the Company considers known 
values of similar claims and consultation with independent counsel.

The Company believes that the aggregate range of estimated loss stemming from the various suits and asserted and unasserted 
claims which were deemed to be either probable or reasonably possible was not material as of April 30, 2015.

Also see the information under “Legal Matters” under “Note K – Commitments and Contingencies” to the Consolidated Financial 
Statements included in this report under Item 8. “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”

Item 4.   

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

None.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

Executive officers of the Company are elected by the Board of Directors and generally hold office until the next annual election 
of officers. There are no family relationships between any executive officer and any other officer or director of the Company or 
any arrangement or understanding between any executive officer and any other person pursuant to which such officer was elected. 
The executive officers of the Company as of April 30, 2015 are as follows:

Name
Kent B. Guichard (1)

M. Scott Culbreth

Age
59

44

Position(s) Held During Past Five Years
Company Chairman from August 2009 to present; Company Chief Executive Officer 
from August 2007 to present; Company President from August 2007 to August 2014; 
Company Director from November 1997 to present.

Company Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from February 2014 to 
present; Chief Financial Officer of Piedmont Hardware Brands from September 2013 
to February 2014; Vice President, Finance – Various Segments from 2011 to 2013; 
Vice President – Hardware from 2009 to 2011 for Newell Rubbermaid. 

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Name
S. Cary Dunston (1)

Bradley S. Boyer

R. Perry Campbell

Age
50

56

50

Position(s) Held During Past Five Years
Company  President  and  Chief  Operating  Officer  from  August  2014  to  present; 
Company Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from August 2013 to 
August 2014; Company Executive Vice President, Operations from September 2012 
to August 2013; Company Senior Vice President, Manufacturing and Supply Chain 
Services from October 2006 to September 2012.

Company Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing Remodel from September 2010 
to present; Company Vice President, Remodeling Sales and Marketing from July 2008 
to September 2010; Company Vice President, Home Center Sales and Marketing from 
January 2005 to July 2008.

Company Senior Vice President and General Manager, New Construction from August 
2013 to present; Company Vice President and General Manager, New Construction 
from May 2011 to August 2013; Company Vice President of Quality from February 
2006 to April 2011.

(1)  On May 29, 2015, the Company announced that Cary Dunston will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer effective with 
the  Company's Annual  Shareholders'  Meeting  on August  26,  2015,  succeeding  Kent  Guichard  who  will  remain  with  the 
Company in the role of non-executive Chairman of the Board.

PART II

Item 5.   
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND 

MARKET INFORMATION

American Woodmark Corporation common stock is listed on The NASDAQ Global Select Market under the “AMWD” symbol. 
Common stock per share market prices and cash dividends declared during the last two fiscal years were as follows:

(in dollars)

FISCAL 2015

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

FISCAL 2014

First quarter

Second quarter

Third quarter

Fourth quarter

MARKET PRICE

Low

$25.10

29.37

37.02

40.97

$31.69

31.26

32.43

29.86

High

$33.11

41.85

43.20

56.44

$39.49

37.74

39.97

36.51

DIVIDENDS

DECLARED

$0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

$0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

As  of  May  21,  2015,  there  were  approximately  8,900  shareholders  of  record  of  the  Company's  common  stock.  Included  are 
approximately 81% of the Company's employees, who are shareholders through the American Woodmark Stock Ownership Plan.  
The Company suspended its quarterly dividend during fiscal 2012.  The determination as to the payment of future dividends will 
be made by the Board of Directors from time to time and will depend on the Company's then current financial condition, capital 
requirements, results of operations and any other factors then deemed relevant by the Board of Directors. 

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Item 6.   

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

(in millions except per share data)

20151

20141

20131

20121,2

20112

FISCAL YEARS ENDED APRIL 30

FINANCIAL STATEMENT DATA

Net sales

Operating income (loss)

Net income (loss)

Earnings (loss) per share:

Basic

Diluted

Depreciation and amortization expense

Total assets

Long-term debt, less current maturities

Total shareholders' equity

Cash dividends declared per share

Average shares outstanding

Basic

Diluted

PERCENT OF SALES

Gross profit

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Income (loss) before income taxes

Net income (loss)

RATIO ANALYSIS

Current ratio

Inventory turnover3

Collection period - days4

$ 825.5

$

726.5

$

630.4

$

54.7

35.5

2.25

2.21

14.5

398.9

21.5

229.8

—

15.8

16.0

18.5%

11.9

6.6

4.3

3.3

19.9

31.6

34.1

20.5

1.34

1.31

14.5

330.1

20.5

190.5

—

15.3

15.7

17.1%

12.5

4.5

2.7

2.9

19.8

32.8

17.2

9.8

0.67

0.66

14.4

294.0

23.6

146.2

—

14.6

14.8

16.3%

13.5

2.7

1.5

2.6

20.4

31.4

515.8
(33.4)
(20.8)

(1.45)
(1.45)
23.4

265.1

23.8

130.0

0.09

14.3

14.3

$

452.6
(31.1)
(20.0)

(1.40)
(1.40)
26.7

268.4

24.7

154.0

0.36

14.3

14.3

12.9%

11.7%

16.2
(6.4)
(4.0)

2.2

19.2

30.0

18.5
(6.6)
(4.4)

2.4

16.1

30.1

Percentage of capital (long-term debt plus equity):

Long-term debt, less current maturities

8.6%

9.7%

13.9%

15.5%

13.8%

Equity

Return on equity (average %)

91.4

16.9

90.3

12.2

86.1

7.1

84.5
(14.6)

86.2
(12.2)

The Company announced plans to realign its manufacturing network during fiscal 2012.  The impact of these initiatives in 
fiscal 2012 increased operating loss, net loss and loss per share by $15,917,000, $9,710,000 and $0.68, respectively.  During 
fiscal  2013,  the  charges  related  to  these  initiatives  decreased  operating  income,  net  income  and  earnings  per  share  by 
$1,433,000, $874,000 and $0.06, respectively.  During fiscal 2014, the credits related to these initiatives increased operating 
income, net income and earnings per share by $234,000, $142,000 and $0.01, respectively.  During fiscal 2015, the credits 
related to these initiatives increased operating income, net income and earnings per share by $240,000, $147,000 and $0.01, 
respectively.

The Company performed a reduction-in-force of salaried personnel and announced plans to realign its manufacturing network 
during fiscal 2009.  During fiscal 2011, these initiatives increased operating loss, net loss and loss per share by $62,000, 
$39,000 and $0.00, respectively.  During fiscal 2012, these initiatives increased operating loss, net loss and loss per share 
by $404,000, $246,000 and $0.01, respectively.

Based on average beginning and ending inventory.

Based on the ratio of average monthly customer receivables to average sales per day.

1

2

3

4

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Item 7.   
OPERATIONS

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF 

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth certain income and expense items as a percentage of net sales:

Net sales

Cost of sales and distribution

Gross profit

Selling and marketing expenses

General and administrative expenses

Restructuring charges

Insurance recovery

Operating income

Interest expense/other (income) expense

Income before income taxes

Income tax expense

Net income

PERCENTAGE OF NET SALES

Fiscal Years Ended April 30

2015

2014

2013

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

81.5

18.5

7.8

4.1

—

—

6.6

—

6.6

2.3

4.3

82.9

17.1

8.2

4.3

—

—

4.6

0.1

4.5

1.8

2.7

83.7

16.3

9.1

4.4

0.2
(0.1)
2.7

0.1

2.7

1.1

1.5

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Selected Financial Data and the Consolidated Financial Statements 
and the related notes contained elsewhere in this report.

Forward-Looking Statements

This annual report contains statements concerning the Company’s expectations, plans, objectives, future financial performance 
and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements may be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of 
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In most cases, the reader can identify forward-looking statements by words 
such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “expect,” “believe,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “plan,” “may,” "intend," "estimate," 
"prospect," "goal," "will," "predict," "potential" or other similar words. Forward-looking statements contained in this annual report, 
including elsewhere in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” are based on 
current  expectations and our  actual  results may  differ  materially from  those  projected in  any  forward-looking statements.  In 
addition, the Company participates in an industry that is subject to rapidly changing conditions and there are numerous factors 
that could cause the Company to experience a decline in sales and/or earnings or deterioration in financial condition.  Factors that 
could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements made in this report include but are not 
limited to:

•  general economic or business conditions and instability in the financial and credit markets, including their potential impact on 
the Company's (i) sales and operating costs and access to financing; and (ii) customers and suppliers and their ability to obtain 
financing or generate the cash necessary to conduct their respective businesses;

•  the cyclical nature of the Company’s industry, which is particularly sensitive to changes in consumer confidence, the amount 

of consumers’ income available for discretionary purchases, and the availability and terms of consumer credit;

•  economic weakness in a specific channel of distribution;
•  the loss of sales from specific customers due to their loss of market share, bankruptcy or switching to a competitor;
•  risks associated with domestic manufacturing operations and suppliers, including fluctuations in capacity utilization and the 
prices and availability of key raw materials as well as fuel, transportation, warehousing and labor costs and environmental 
compliance and remediation costs;

•  the need to respond to price or product initiatives launched by a competitor;
•  the Company’s ability to successfully implement initiatives related to increasing market share, new products, maintaining and 

increasing its sales force and new product displays; and

•  sales growth at a rate that outpaces the Company’s ability to install new capacity or a sales decline that requires reduction or 

realignment of the Company’s manufacturing capacity.

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Additional information concerning the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking 
statements is contained in this annual report, including elsewhere in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition 
and Results of Operations” and under Item 1A. “Risk Factors,” and Item 7A. “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about 
Market  Risk.”  While  the  Company  believes  that  these  risks  are  manageable  and  will  not  adversely  impact  the  long-term 
performance of the Company, these risks could, under certain circumstances, have a material adverse impact on its operating 
results and financial condition.

Any forward-looking statement that the Company makes speaks only as of the date of this annual report.  The Company undertakes 
no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or cautionary factors, as a result of new information, 
future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Overview

American Woodmark Corporation manufactures and distributes kitchen cabinets and vanities for the remodeling and new home 
construction markets. Its products are sold on a national basis directly to home centers, major builders and home manufacturers 
and through a network of independent dealers and distributors. At April 30, 2015, the Company operated 9 manufacturing facilities 
and 7 service centers across the country. 

During the Company’s fiscal year that ended on April 30, 2015 (fiscal 2015), the Company continued to experience improving 
housing market conditions from the housing market downturn that began in 2007.  

A number of positive factors evidenced the improving housing market, including:

•  The unemployment rate improved by 13% compared to April 2014, falling to 5.4% as of April 2015 according to data provided 

by the U.S. Department of Labor;    

•  A 7% improvement in Gross Private Residential Fixed Investment reported by the U.S. Department of Commerce during the 

most recent four quarters through the first quarter of calendar 2015, as compared with the same period one year ago;

•  Increases in total housing starts and single family housing starts during the Company’s fiscal 2015 of 8% and 7%, respectively, 

as compared to the Company’s fiscal 2014, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce;

•  The median price of existing homes sold in the U.S. rose by 9% during the Company’s fiscal 2015, according to data provided 

by the National Association of Realtors;

•  Mortgage interest rates decreased with a 30-year fixed mortgage rate of 3.67% in April 2015, an improvement of approximately 

67 basis points compared to April 2014;

•  Consumer sentiment, as reported by the University of Michigan, averaged 10% higher during the Company’s fiscal 2015 than 

in its prior fiscal year; and 

•  Cabinet sales, as reported by members of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA), increased by 6% during 

fiscal 2015, suggesting an increase in both new construction and remodeling sales of cabinets.

The Company’s largest remodeling customers and competitors continued to utilize sales promotions in the Company’s product 
category during fiscal 2015 to boost sales.  The Company strives to maintain its promotional levels in line with market activity, 
with a goal of remaining competitive. The Company experienced promotional levels during fiscal 2015 that were slightly higher 
than those experienced in its prior fiscal year. The Company’s remodeling sales increased high single digits during fiscal 2015, 
consistent with the overall remodeling market.    

The Company increased its net sales by 14% during fiscal 2015.  The Company realized strong sales gains in its new construction 
channel during fiscal 2015, where sales increased by more than 19%, outpacing the improvement in single-family housing starts. 
Management believes this result indicates the Company realized market share gains in the new construction sales channel during 
fiscal 2015.

During the third quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company announced several initiatives designed to reduce its cost base (the 2012 
Restructuring), including the permanent closure of two manufacturing plants, the decision to sell a previously closed manufacturing 
facility, and the realignment of its retirement program, including the freezing of its pension plans.  All of these initiatives were 

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completed either prior to or just after the beginning of the Company’s fiscal 2013, and restructuring charges related to these actions 
have been reflected in the Company’s results for fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013.  

The Company recorded restructuring charges of $(0.2) million (pre-tax) and $(0.1) million (after-tax) during fiscal 2014 and $(0.2) 
million  (pre-tax)  and  $(0.1)  million  (after-tax)  during  fiscal  2015  in  connection  with  these  initiatives.  The  Company  sold  a 
previously closed plant during fiscal 2014 and sold the remaining plant held for sale during fiscal 2015 that were included in the 
2012 Restructuring.

Gross margin for fiscal 2015 was 18.5%, an improvement from 17.1% in fiscal 2014.  The increase in the Company’s gross margin 
rate was driven by the beneficial impact of increased sales volume and improved operating efficiency, which more than offset the 
impact of rising materials costs and costs associated with crewing and infrastructure to support higher levels of sales and installation 
activity. 

The Company regularly considers the need for a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets.  The Company had a history 
of profitable operations for 16 consecutive years, from 1994 to 2009, followed by losses that coincided with the industry downturn 
from 2010 to 2012.  As of April 30, 2015, the Company had total deferred tax assets of $37.3 million, up from $29.9 million at 
April 30, 2014.  Growth in the Company’s deferred tax assets in recent fiscal years resulted primarily from growth in its defined 
benefit pension liabilities and the impact of its recent losses prior to fiscal 2013.  To fully realize its remaining net deferred tax 
assets, the Company will need to, among other things, substantially reduce its unfunded pension obligation of $61.3 million at 
April 30, 2015.  The Company took definitive actions when it froze its pension plans as part of the 2012 Restructuring to enhance 
the probability that this objective is achieved in the future.

The Company resumed the funding of its pension plans during fiscal year 2012, and expects to continue funding these plans for 
the foreseeable future, which will reduce both its unfunded pension plan obligation and its deferred tax asset. These actions, 
coupled with the recent improvement in the U.S. housing market and the Company’s continued ability to grow its sales at a faster 
rate than its competitors, have enabled the Company to generate net income and reduce its deferred tax assets and unfunded pension 
obligation during fiscal 2014.  The Company's deferred tax assets increased in fiscal 2015 due to an increase in the unfunded 
pension obligation, as a result of a decrease in the discount rate and the Company updating to the new RP-2014 mortality tables.  The 
Company believes that the positive evidence of the housing industry improvement, coupled with the benefits from the Company’s 
successful restructuring and continued market share gains have already driven a return to profitability that is expected to continue, 
and that the combined impact of these positive factors outweighs the negative factor of the Company’s previous losses.  Accordingly, 
Management has concluded it is more likely than not that the Company will realize its deferred tax assets.

The  Company  also  regularly  assesses  its  long-lived  assets  to  determine  if  any  impairment  has  occurred.  The  Company  has 
concluded that none of the long-lived assets pertaining to its 9 manufacturing plants or any of its other long-lived assets were 
impaired as of April 30, 2015. 

Results of Operations

(in thousands)

Net sales

Gross profit

Selling and marketing expenses

General and administrative expenses

Interest expense

Net Sales

FISCAL YEARS ENDED APRIL 30

2015

2014

2013

2015 vs.
2014
PERCENT
 CHANGE

2014 vs.
2013
PERCENT
 CHANGE

$ 825,465

$ 726,515

$ 630,437

152,532

124,177

102,656

64,304

33,773

515

59,536

30,881

728

57,402

27,575

643

14%

23

8

9
(29)

15%

21

4

12

13

Net sales were $825.5 million in fiscal 2015, an increase of $99.0 million, or 14%, compared with fiscal 2014.  Overall unit volume 
for fiscal 2015 was 6% higher than in fiscal 2014, which was driven primarily by the Company’s increased new construction 
volume.  Average revenue per unit increased 7% in fiscal 2015, driven by improvements in the Company’s product mix and pricing.

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Net sales for fiscal 2014 increased 15% to $726.5 million from $630.4 million in fiscal 2013.  Overall unit volume for fiscal 2014 
was 10% higher than in fiscal 2013, which management believes was driven primarily by the Company’s increased new construction 
volume.  Average revenue per unit increased 5% during fiscal 2014, driven by improvements in the Company's sales mix and 
pricing.

Gross Profit

Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased to 18.5% in fiscal 2015 as compared with 17.1% in fiscal 2014. The improvement 
in gross profit margin was due primarily to the beneficial impact of higher sales volume and improved labor efficiency.  This 
favorability was partially offset by an increase in material costs, costs associated with crewing and infrastructure to support higher 
levels of sales and installation activity and inventory costs associated with new product launches.

During fiscal 2014, the Company’s gross profit increased as a percentage of net sales to 17.1% from 16.3% in fiscal 2013.  The 
improvement  in  gross  profit  margin  was  due  primarily  to  the  beneficial  impact  of  higher  sales  volume  and  improved  labor 
efficiency.  This favorability was partially offset by an increase in material costs, costs associated with crewing and infrastructure 
to support higher levels of sales and installation activity. 

Selling and Marketing Expenses

Selling and marketing expenses in fiscal 2015 were 7.8% of net sales, compared with 8.2% of net sales in fiscal 2014.  Selling 
and marketing costs increased by 8% despite a 14% increase in net sales.  The improvement in sales and marketing costs in relation 
to net sales was due to favorable leverage from increased sales and on-going expense control.

Selling and marketing expenses were 8.2% of net sales in fiscal 2014 compared with 9.1% in fiscal 2013. The improvement in 
sales and marketing costs in relation to net sales was due to reduced spending on product launch costs, which were offset in part 
by increased sales compensation and staffing costs related to the Company’s increased sales levels.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses increased by $2.9 million or 9% during fiscal 2015. The increase in cost was related to 
increased  pay-for-performance  compensation  and  staffing  costs.  However,  the  Company  generated  leverage  as  general  and 
administrative costs declined to 4.1% of net sales in fiscal 2015 compared with 4.3% of net sales in fiscal 2014.

General and administrative expenses in fiscal 2014 increased by $3.3 million, or 12%, compared with fiscal 2013 and represented 
4.3% of net sales, compared with 4.4% of net sales for fiscal 2013. The increase in cost was related to increased pay-for-performance 
compensation and one-time personnel costs. 

Effective Income Tax Rates

The Company generated pre-tax income of $54.4 million during fiscal 2015.  The Company’s effective tax rate decreased from 
39.2% in fiscal 2014 to 34.7% in fiscal 2015.  The lower effective tax rate was the result of the Company operating at a higher 
net income than the prior year period and more favorable permanent tax differences, including finalizing a federal research and 
experimentation tax credit for fiscal years 2011 through 2014 of $1.2 million.

Outlook for Fiscal 2016

The Company tracks several metrics, including but not limited to housing starts, existing home sales, mortgage interest rates, new 
jobs growth, GDP growth and consumer confidence, which it believes are leading indicators of overall demand for kitchen and 
bath cabinetry. The Company believes that housing starts will continue to improve, driven by lower unemployment rates and a 
resumption of growth in new household formation. However, the Company expects that while the cabinet remodeling market will 
show modest improvement during fiscal 2016 it will continue to be below historical averages.

The Company expects that industry-wide cabinet remodeling sales will continue to be challenged until economic trends remain 
consistently favorable.  Growth is expected at roughly a low-single digit rate during the Company’s fiscal 2016. The Company 
expects that its home center market share will be relatively stable in fiscal 2016 and it will continue to gain market share in its 
growing dealer business. This combination is expected to result in remodeling sales growth that reflects the market.

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The Company believes, based on available information, that new residential construction starts will grow 8 to 10% during its fiscal 
year. The Company’s new residential construction sales growth outperformed the new residential construction market during fiscal 
2015, and management expects that it will again outperform the new residential construction market during fiscal 2016 but by a 
lesser rate than fiscal 2015, as its comparable prior year sales levels become more challenging.

Inclusive of the potential for modest sales mix and pricing improvements, the Company expects that it will grow its total sales at 
a low-teen rate in fiscal 2016. Despite anticipated material inflation and impacts in the second half of fiscal 2016 for the West 
Virginia plant expansion, the Company expects that its gross margin rate and net income for fiscal 2016 will improve compared 
with its fiscal 2015 performance.

The Company had gross outlays for capital expenditures and customer display units of $22.4 million during fiscal 2015, and plans 
to increase its base spending level during fiscal 2016 along with the carryover spending associated with its facility expansion in 
West Virginia.

Additional risks and uncertainties that could affect the Company’s results of operations and financial condition are discussed 
elsewhere in this annual report, including under “Forward-Looking Statements,” and elsewhere in “Management’s Discussion 
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” as well as under Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and Item 7A. “Quantitative 
and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.”

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company’s cash, cash equivalents and investments in certificates of deposit totaled $185.0 million at April 30, 2015, which 
represented an increase of $49.3 million from April 30, 2014.  Total debt was $23.0 million at April 30, 2015, an increase of $1.4 
million over the prior fiscal year and long-term debt, excluding current maturities, to capital was 8.6% at April 30, 2015, down 
from 9.7% at April 30, 2014.

The Company’s main source of liquidity is its cash and cash equivalents on hand and cash generated from its operating activities. 
The Company also has a $35 million unsecured revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., which expires on December 
31, 2018.  This facility had an available borrowing base of $25 million at April 30, 2015.    Effective September 1, 2014, Wells 
Fargo amended the Company's credit facility to extend the maturity date for borrowings outstanding under the credit facility from 
December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2018; provide the line of credit is unsecured; modify the interest on the outstanding principal 
balance of the note as either (i) a fluctuating rate per annum determined by Wells Fargo to be the daily one month LIBOR rate in 
effect from time to time plus the applicable margin, or (ii) a fixed rate per annum determined by Wells Fargo to be the index above 
LIBOR in effect on the first day of the applicable Fixed Rate Term; lower the unused commitment fee from 0.30% to 0.15%; and 
establish a requirement that the Company maintain a ratio of cash flow to fixed charges of not less than 1.5 to 1.0 measured at the 
end of each fiscal quarter on a rolling four-quarter basis.

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Cash provided by operating activities in fiscal 2015 was $58.7 million, compared with $40.5 million in fiscal 2014. The $18.2 
million improvement was primarily attributable to the Company’s $15.0 million improvement in net income and a $5.1 million 
decrease in cash used for the Company’s working capital investment in inventory and customer receivables.

Cash provided by operating activities in fiscal 2014 was $40.5 million, compared with $24.5 million in fiscal 2013.  The $16.0 
million improvement was primarily attributable to the Company’s $10.7 million improvement in net income and a $3.5 million 
decrease in cash used for the Company's working capital investment in inventory and customer receivables.

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

The Company’s investing activities primarily consist of capital expenditures and investments in promotional displays. Net cash 
used by investing activities in fiscal 2015 was $56.6 million, compared with $9.6 million in fiscal 2014 and $6.1 million in fiscal 
2013. Investments in property, plant and equipment for fiscal 2015 were $20.0 million, compared with $7.9 million in fiscal 2014 
and $8.9 million in fiscal 2013. Investments in promotional displays were $2.4 million in fiscal 2015, compared with $3.5 million 
in fiscal 2014 and $4.8 million in fiscal 2013. The levels of investment in property, plant and equipment and promotional displays 
increased during fiscal 2015.   On August 21, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a $30 million capital expansion 
project at its West Virginia facility.  During fiscal 2015, approximately $10.2 was incurred related to this expansion.  

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During fiscal 2015, the Company’s increased net cash used for investing activities was driven by a $35.5 million investment in 
short-term certificates of deposit and a $12.1 million increase in outflows for capital expenditures, offset by a $1.1 million decrease 
in outflows for promotional displays and a $0.5 million decrease in proceeds from the sale of closed plants and insurance proceeds 
compared to the prior year.

The Company generated positive free cash flow (defined as cash provided by operating activities less cash used for investing 
activities) of $2.1 million during fiscal 2015, compared with $30.9 million in fiscal 2014 and $18.4 million in fiscal 2013. The 
decrease in fiscal 2015 was driven by the net improvements in cash provided by operating activities, which more than offset the 
increased net outflows used for investing activities that was the result of investment in short-term certificates of deposit and 
increased capital expenditures. The increase in fiscal 2014 was driven by the net improvements in cash provided by operating 
activities, which more than offset the increased net outflows used for investing activities. 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

The Company realized a net inflow of $11.7 million from financing activities in fiscal 2015, compared with $7.8 million in fiscal 
2014, and $11.9 million in fiscal 2013.  Proceeds were generated from the exercise of stock options of $14.3 million in fiscal 2015, 
$15.3 million in fiscal 2014 and $5.9 million in fiscal 2013. During fiscal 2015 $1.3 million was used to repay long-term debt, 
compared with approximately $4.5 million in fiscal 2014 and $1.0 million in fiscal 2013.  Reductions in the amount of restricted 
cash previously required under the Company’s credit facility drove inflows of approximately $7 million in fiscal 2013. 

The Company ended fiscal 2015 with nearly $150 million in cash and cash equivalents. Under a stock repurchase authorization 
approved by its Board of Directors on November 21, 2013, the Company was authorized to purchase up to $10 million of the 
Company’s common shares through December 31, 2014.  On November 20, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized 
an additional repurchase of up to $25 million of the Company's common shares.  Repurchases may be made from time to time in 
the open market, or through privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, 
at  prices  and  on  terms  the  Company  deems  appropriate  and  subject  to  the  Company's  cash  requirements  for  other  purposes, 
compliance with the covenants under the Company’s revolving credit facility, and other factors management deems relevant.  At 
April 30, 2015, $25 million remained authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors to repurchase the Company’s common 
shares.  The Company purchased a total of 163,326 common shares, for an aggregate purchase price of $5.1 million, during fiscal 
2015, under the November 21, 2013 authorization. The Company continues to evaluate its cash on hand and prospects for future 
cash generation, and compare these against its plans for future capital expenditures. Although the evaluation of its future capital 
expenditures is ongoing, the Company expects that it will make repurchases of its common shares from time to time during fiscal 
2016 subject to the Company’s financial condition, capital requirements, results of operations and any other factors then deemed 
relevant.

The Company can borrow up to $35 million under the Wells Fargo credit facility, subject to a maximum borrowing base equal to 
75% of eligible accounts receivable, 50% of eligible pre bill reserves and up to $20 million for equipment value (each as defined 
in the agreement) less any outstanding loan balance.  At April 30, 2015, $10 million of loans and $4.0 million of letters of credit 
were outstanding under the Wells Fargo facility, and the Company had additional borrowing base availability of $25.0 million.  

The Company’s outstanding indebtedness and other obligations to Wells Fargo are unsecured.  Any outstanding loan balance bears 
interest at the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) (0.25% at April 30, 2015) plus 1.495%.  Under the terms of the revolving 
credit facility, the Company must: (1) maintain at the end of each fiscal quarter a ratio of total liabilities to tangible net worth of 
not greater than 1.4 to 1.0; (2) maintain at the end of each fiscal quarter a ratio of cash flow to fixed charges of not less than 1.5 
to 1.0 measured on a rolling four-quarter basis; and (3) comply with other customary affirmative and negative covenants.

The Company was in compliance with all covenants specified in the amended credit facility as of April 30, 2015, including as 
follows: (1) the Company’s ratio of total liabilities to tangible net worth at April 30, 2015 was 0.74 to 1.0; and (2) cash flow to 
fixed charges for its most recent four quarters was 3.39 to 1.0. 

The revolving credit facility does not limit the Company’s ability to pay dividends or repurchase its common stock as long as the 
Company is in compliance with these covenants. 

Cash flow from operations combined with accumulated cash and cash equivalents on hand are expected to be more than sufficient 
to support forecasted working capital requirements, service existing debt obligations and fund capital expenditures for fiscal 2016.

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The timing of the Company’s contractual obligations as of April 30, 2015 is summarized in the table below:

FISCAL YEARS ENDED APRIL 30

(in thousands)

Total Amounts

2016

2017-2018

2019-2020

Revolving credit facility

$

10,000

$

— $

— $

10,000

$

Economic development loans

Capital lease obligations

Interest on long-term debt1

Operating lease obligations

Pension contributions2

4,980

7,975

2,299

6,530

18,516

—

1,457

568

3,108

5,016

—

2,492

937

2,464

8,190

3,480

1,330

458

913

5,310

2021 and
Thereafter

—

1,500

2,696

336

45

—

Total

$

50,300

$

10,149

$

14,083

$

21,491

$

4,577

1 Interest commitments under interest bearing debt consist of interest under the Company’s primary loan agreement and capitalized 
lease agreements. Amounts outstanding under the Company’s revolving credit facility, $10 million at April 30, 2015, bear a 
variable interest rate determined by the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus 1.495%. Interest under the Company’s 
capitalized lease agreements is fixed at rates between 2% and 6.5%.  Interest commitments under interest bearing debt for the 
Company’s revolving credit facility are at LIBOR plus the spread as of April 30, 2015, throughout the remaining term of the 
facility.

2 The estimated cost of the Company’s two defined benefit pension plans is determined annually based upon the discount rate and 
other assumptions at fiscal year end. Future pension funding contributions beyond fiscal 2020 have not been determined at this 
time.

SEASONALITY

The Company’s business has historically been subjected to seasonal influences, with higher sales typically realized in the second 
and fourth fiscal quarters.

For additional discussion of risks that could affect the Company and its business, see “Forward-Looking Statements” above, as 
well as Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and Item 7A. “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.”    

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

As of April 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company had no off-balance sheet arrangements.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Management has chosen accounting policies that are necessary to give reasonable assurance that the Company’s operational results 
and financial position are accurately and fairly reported. The significant accounting policies of the Company are disclosed in Note 
A to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this annual report. The following discussion addresses the accounting 
policies that management believes have the greatest potential impact on the presentation of the financial condition and operating 
results of the Company for the periods being reported and that require the most judgment.

Management regularly reviews these critical accounting policies and estimates with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Revenue Recognition.  The Company utilizes signed sales agreements that provide for transfer of title to the customer upon 
delivery. The Company must estimate the amount of sales that have been transferred to third-party carriers but not delivered to 
customers. The estimate is calculated using a lag factor determined by analyzing the actual difference between shipment date and 
delivery date of orders over the past 12 months. Revenue is only recognized on those shipments which the Company believes have 
been delivered to the customer. 

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The Company recognizes revenue based on the invoice price less allowances for sales returns, cash discounts and other deductions 
as required under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Collection is reasonably assured as determined through 
an analysis of accounts receivable data, including historical product returns and the evaluation of each customer’s ability to pay. 
Allowances for sales returns are based on the historical relationship between shipments and returns. The Company believes that 
its historical experience is an accurate reflection of future returns.

Self Insurance.  The Company is self-insured for certain costs related to employee medical coverage and workers’ compensation 
liability. The Company maintains stop-loss coverage with third-party insurers to limit total exposure. The Company establishes a 
liability at each balance sheet date based on estimates for a variety of factors that influence the Company’s ultimate cost. In the 
event that actual experience is substantially different from the estimates, the financial results for the period could be adversely 
affected. The Company believes that the methodologies used to estimate all factors related to employee medical coverage and 
workers’ compensation are an accurate reflection of the liability as of the date of the balance sheet.

Pensions.  The Company has two non-contributory defined benefit pension plans covering many of the Company’s employees 
hired prior to April 30, 2012.

Effective April 30, 2012, the Company froze all future benefit accruals under the Company’s hourly and salaried defined benefit 
pension plans.

The  estimated  expense,  benefits  and  pension  obligations  of  these  plans  are  determined  using  various  assumptions. The  most 
significant assumptions are the long-term expected rate of return on plan assets and the discount rate used to determine the present 
value of the pension obligations. The Company determined the discount rate by referencing the Aon Hewitt AA Bond Universe 
Yield Curve. The Company believes that using a yield curve approach accurately reflects changes in the present value of liabilities 
over time since each cash flow is discounted at the rate at which it could effectively be settled. The long-term expected rate of 
return on plan assets reflects the current mix of the plan assets invested in equities and bonds.

The following is a summary of the potential impact of a hypothetical 1% change in actuarial assumptions for the discount rate, 
expected return on plan assets and consumer price index: 

(in millions)

(decrease) increase

Effect on annual pension expense

Effect on projected pension benefit obligation

IMPACT OF 1%
INCREASE

IMPACT OF 1%
DECREASE

$

$

(1.2) $

(24.4) $

1.1

31.3

Pension expense for fiscal 2015 and the assumptions used in that calculation are presented in Note H of the Consolidated Financial 
Statements.  At April 30, 2015, the discount rate was 4.19% compared with 4.56% at April 30, 2014. The expected return on plan 
assets was 7.5% at both April 30, 2015, and April 30, 2014. The rate of compensation increase is not applicable for periods beyond 
April 30, 2012 because the Company froze its pension plans as of that date.

The projected performance of the Company’s pension plans is largely dependent on the assumptions used to measure the obligations 
of the plans and to estimate future performance of the plans’ invested assets. Over the past two measurement periods, the most 
material deviations between results based on assumptions and the actual plan performance have resulted from changes to the 
discount rate used to measure the plans’ benefit obligations and the actual return on plan assets.  Accounting guidelines require 
the discount rate to be set to a current market rate at each annual measurement date. From the fiscal 2013 to fiscal 2014 measurement 
dates, the discount rate increased from 4.21% at April 30, 2013 to 4.56% at April 30, 2014, which caused an actuarial gain of $7.6 
million.  From the fiscal 2014 to fiscal 2015 measurement dates, the discount rate decreased from 4.56% to 4.19%.  Of the $24.2 
million actuarial losses in fiscal 2015, $12.6 million were due to a reduction in the discount rate and $9.7 million were due to the 
Company updating its mortality estimates to the new RP-2014 mortality tables.

The  Company  strives  to  balance  expected  long-term  returns  and  short-term  volatility  of  pension  plan  assets.  Favorable  and 
unfavorable differences between the assumed and actual returns on plan assets are generally amortized over a period no longer 
than the average life expectancy of the plans’ active participants. The actual rates of return on plan assets realized, net of investment 
manager fees, were 6.6%, 9.4% and 10.2% for fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

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The fair value of plan assets at April 30, 2015 was $108.7 million compared with $102.6 million at April 30, 2014. The Company’s 
projected benefit obligation exceeded plan assets by $61.3 million in fiscal 2015 and by $41.5 million in fiscal 2014. The $19.8 
million increase in the Company’s net under-funded position during fiscal 2015 was primarily driven by the Company’s $24.2 
million actuarial loss, offset by increased Company contributions.  The Company expects its pension expense to increase from 
$(0.3) million in fiscal 2015 to $0.3 million in fiscal 2016, due primarily to the change to the new mortality tables and decrease 
in the discount rate and Company contributions.  The Company expects to contribute $5.0 million to its pension plans in fiscal 
2016, which represents required and discretionary funding.  The Company made contributions of $4.3 million to its pension plans 
in fiscal 2015. 

Valuation of Deferred Tax Assets.  The Company regularly considers the need for a valuation allowance against its deferred tax 
assets.  Based upon the Company’s analysis at April 30, 2015 and 2014, the Company determined in each case that a valuation 
allowance was not required.  The Company considered all available evidence, both positive and negative, in determining the need 
for a valuation allowance.  Based upon this analysis, management determined that it is more likely than not that the Company’s 
deferred tax assets will be realized through expected future income and the reversal of taxable temporary differences.  The Company 
will continue to update this analysis on a periodic basis and changes in expectations about future income or the timing of the 
reversal of taxable temporary differences could cause the Company to record a valuation allowance in a future period. 

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In  May  2014,  the  Financial Accounting  Standards  Board  (FASB)  issued Accounting  Standards  Update  (ASU)  No.  2014-09, 
“Revenue  from  Contracts  with  Customers:  Topic  606.” ASU  2014-09  supersedes  the  revenue  recognition  requirements  in 
“Accounting Standard Codification 605 - Revenue Recognition” and most industry-specific guidance. The standard requires that 
entities  recognize  revenue  to  depict  the  transfer  of  promised  goods  or  services  to  customers  in  an  amount  that  reflects  the 
consideration to which a company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU is effective for fiscal 
years beginning after December 15, 2016. ASU 2014-09 permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition 
method. In April 2015, the FASB voted in favor of a one year deferral of the effective date of this amendment.  The Company is 
currently assessing the impact ASU 2014-09 will have on its financial position and results of operations.

 Item 7A. 

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The costs of the Company’s products are subject to inflationary pressures and commodity price fluctuations.  The Company has 
generally been able, over time, to recover the effects of inflation and commodity price fluctuations through sales price increases.

On April 30, 2015, the Company had no material exposure to changes in interest rates for its debt agreements.

The Company does not currently use commodity or interest rate derivatives or similar financial instruments to manage its commodity 
price or interest rate risks.

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Item 8.   

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

ASSETS

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Investments - certificates of deposit

Customer receivables, net

Inventories

Prepaid expenses and other

Deferred income taxes
Total Current Assets

Property, plant and equipment, net

Promotional displays, net

Deferred income taxes

Other assets

TOTAL ASSETS

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities

Accounts payable

Current maturities of long-term debt

Accrued compensation and related expenses

Accrued marketing expenses

Other accrued expenses

Total Current Liabilities

Long-term debt, less current maturities

Defined benefit pension liabilities

Other long-term liabilities

Shareholders' Equity

APRIL 30

2015

2014

$

149,541

$

135,700

35,500

46,142

35,988

4,758

9,566

—

46,475

31,523

3,862

7,856

281,495

225,416

85,516

4,348

23,821

3,724

74,049

5,571

19,194

5,834

$

398,904

$

330,064

$

34,288

$

1,457

30,120

6,471

12,454

84,790

21,498

61,325

1,449

29,175

1,146

28,156

8,089

9,853

76,419

20,453

41,543

1,104

Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized, none issued

—

—

Common stock, no par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding
shares:  at April 30, 2015: 16,079,671, at April 30, 2014: 15,476,298

Retained earnings

Accumulated other comprehensive loss -

Defined benefit pension plans
Total Shareholders' Equity

150,001

120,698

127,371

89,154

(40,857)
229,842

(25,980)
190,545

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

$

398,904

$

330,064

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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(in thousands, except per share data)

Net sales

Cost of sales and distribution

Gross Profit

Selling and marketing expenses

General and administrative expenses

Restructuring charges, net

Insurance proceeds

Operating Income

Interest expense

Other income

Income Before Income Taxes

Income tax expense

Net Income

SHARE INFORMATION

Earnings per share

Basic

Diluted

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FISCAL YEARS ENDED APRIL 30
2015

2013

2014

$

825,465

$

726,515

$

630,437

672,933

152,532

602,338

124,177

527,781

102,656

64,304

33,773
(240)
—

54,695

515
(207)
54,387

59,536

30,881
(234)
(94)
34,088

728
(310)
33,670

57,402

27,575

1,433
(975)
17,221

643
(162)
16,740

18,888

13,209

6,982

$

35,499

$

20,461

$

9,758

$

$

2.25

2.21

$

1.34

1.31

0.67

0.66

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in thousands)

Net income

Other comprehensive income (loss) net of tax:

Change in pension benefits, net of deferred taxes

of $9,510, $3,944 and $2,905, respectively

FISCAL YEARS ENDED APRIL 30
2015

2014

2013

$

35,499

$

20,461

$

9,758

(14,877)

6,170

(4,543)

Total Comprehensive Income

$

20,622

$

26,631

$

5,215

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

ACCUMULATED  

OTHER

TOTAL

(in thousands, except share data)

SHARES

AMOUNT

EARNINGS

LOSS

EQUITY

Balance, May 1, 2012

14,395,273

$

96,205

$

61,422

$

(27,607) $

130,020

COMMON STOCK

RETAINED

COMPREHENSIVE

SHAREHOLDERS'

Net income

Other comprehensive loss, 

net of tax

Stock-based compensation

Adjustments to excess tax

benefit from stock-based

compensation

Exercise of stock-based

9,758

(4,543)

3,509

(650)

compensation awards, net of amounts

withheld for taxes

Employee benefit plan

contributions

328,490

5,768

98,817

2,333

Balance, April 30, 2013

14,822,580

$

107,165

$

71,180

$

(32,150) $

Net income

Other comprehensive income, 

net of tax

Stock-based compensation

Adjustments to excess tax

benefit from stock-based

compensation

Exercise of stock-based

20,461

6,170

3,295

600

compensation awards, net of amounts

withheld for taxes

Stock repurchases

Employee benefit plan

contributions

643,558

(100,000)

13,122

(654)

(2,487)

110,160

3,843

Balance, April 30, 2014

15,476,298

$

127,371

$

89,154

$

(25,980) $

Net income

Other comprehensive loss, 

net of tax

Stock-based compensation

Adjustments to excess tax

benefit from stock-based

compensation

Exercise of stock-based

35,499

(14,877)

3,497

1,172

compensation awards, net of amounts

withheld for taxes

Stock repurchases

Employee benefit plan

contributions

599,124

(163,326)

12,842

(1,098)

(3,955)

167,575

6,217

Balance, April 30, 2015

16,079,671

$

150,001

$

120,698

$

(40,857) $

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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9,758

(4,543)

3,509

(650)

5,768

2,333

146,195

20,461

6,170

3,295

600

13,122

(3,141)

3,843

190,545

35,499

(14,877)

3,497

1,172

12,842

(5,053)

6,217

229,842

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash and

cash equivalents provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

Net loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

Impairment loss related to restructuring activities

Gain on sales of assets held for sale

Gain on insurance recoveries

Stock-based compensation expense

Deferred income taxes

Pension contributions in excess of expense

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

Contributions of employer stock to employee benefit plan

Other non-cash items

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Customer receivables

Inventories

Prepaid expenses and other assets

Accounts payable

Accrued compensation, marketing and other accrued expenses

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Payments to acquire property, plant and equipment

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

Proceeds from sales of assets held for sale

Proceeds from insurance recoveries

Investment in certificates of deposit, net

Investment in promotional displays

Net Cash Used by Investing Activities

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Payments of long-term debt

Proceeds from long-term debt

Change in restricted cash

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

Proceeds from issuance of common stock and other

Repurchase of common stock

Notes receivable, net

Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities

Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year

FISCAL YEARS ENDED APRIL 30

2015

2014

2013

$

35,499

$

20,461

$

9,758

14,526

14,545

14,431

153

—

(250)

—

3,497

4,335

(4,604)

(1,887)

6,217

(1,211)

288

(5,605)

126

5,113

2,540

58,737

(20,015)

22

1,250

—

(35,500)

(2,363)

(56,606)

(1,309)

1,500

—

1,887

14,268

(5,053)

417

11,710

13,841

135,700

123

—

(323)

(94)

3,295

7,978

(2,039)

(854)

3,843

(2,634)

(7,546)

(2,875)

(1,236)

5,869

2,022

40,535

(7,903)

81

1,644

94

—

(3,499)

(9,583)

231

270

(481)

(975)

3,509

5,789

(4,299)

(18)

2,333

(1,389)

(6,825)

(7,068)

(1,669)

3,814

7,116

24,527

(8,860)

80

6,447

975

—

(4,759)

(6,117)

(4,516)

(1,019)

—

—

854

15,330

(3,141)

(750)

7,777

38,729

96,971

—

7,064

18

5,878

—

—

11,941

30,351

66,620

Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year

$

149,541

$

135,700

$

96,971

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note A -- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The Company manufactures and distributes kitchen cabinets and vanities for the remodeling and new home construction markets. 
The Company's products are sold across the United States through a network of independent dealers and distributors and directly 
to home centers and major builders.

The following is a description of the Company’s significant accounting policies:

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation:  The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company 
and its wholly-owned subsidiary. Significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Revenue Recognition:  The Company recognizes revenue when product is delivered to the customer and title has passed. Revenue 
is based on invoice price less allowances for sales returns, cash discounts and other deductions.

Cost of Sales and Distribution:  Cost of sales and distribution includes all costs associated with the manufacture and distribution 
of the Company’s products including the costs of shipping and handling.

Advertising Costs:  Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expenses for fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013 were 
$34.3 million, $30.4 million and $36.5 million, respectively.

Cash and Cash Equivalents:  Cash in excess of operating requirements is invested in money market accounts which are carried 
at cost (which approximates fair value). The Company considers all highly liquid short-term investments with an original maturity 
of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents were $33.0 million and $38.9 million at April 
30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Investments in Certificates of Deposit:  The Company invests excess cash in certificates of deposit which are carried at cost (which 
approximates fair value).  These highly liquid investments have original maturities between three and twelve months.  

Inventories:  Inventories are stated at lower of cost or market. Inventory costs are determined by the last-in, first-out (LIFO) 
method.

The LIFO cost reserve is determined in the aggregate for inventory and is applied as a reduction to inventories determined on the 
first-in, first-out method (FIFO). FIFO inventory cost approximates replacement cost.

Property,  Plant  and  Equipment:   Property,  plant  and  equipment  is  stated  on  the  basis  of  cost  less  accumulated  depreciation. 
Depreciation is provided by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, which range from 15 to 
30 years for buildings and improvements and 3 to 10 years for machinery and equipment. Assets under capital leases are amortized 
over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the term of the related lease.

Impairment  of  Long-Lived  Assets:   The  Company  reviews  its  long-lived  assets  for  impairment  when  events  or  changes  in 
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. During fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, the 
Company concluded no impairment existed, except for impairments related to restructuring activities.

Promotional Displays:  The Company invests in promotional displays in retail stores to demonstrate product features, product and 
quality specifications and serve as a training tool for retail kitchen designers. The Company invests in these long-lived productive 
assets to provide the aforementioned benefits. The Company's investment in promotional displays is carried at cost less applicable 
amortization. Amortization is provided by the straight-line method on an individual display basis over periods of 30 to 36 months 
(the estimated period of benefit). Promotional display amortization expense for fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $3.6 million, 
$3.7 million and $4.0 million, respectively, and is included in selling and marketing expenses.

Income Taxes:  The Company accounts for deferred income taxes utilizing the asset and liability method, whereby deferred tax 
assets and liabilities are recognized based on the tax effects of temporary differences between the financial statement amounts and 
the tax basis of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which these items are expected to reverse. At 
each reporting date, the Company evaluates the need for a valuation allowance to adjust deferred tax assets and liabilities to an 
amount that more likely than not will be realized.

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Pensions:  The Company has two non-contributory defined benefit pension plans covering many of the Company’s employees 
hired before April 30, 2012.  Both defined benefit pension plans were frozen effective April 30, 2012.  The Company recognizes 
the overfunded or underfunded status of its defined benefit pension plans, measured as the difference between the fair value of 
plan assets and the benefit obligation, in its consolidated balance sheets. The Company also recognizes the actuarial gains and 
losses and the prior service costs, credits and transition costs as a component of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax. 

Stock-Based Compensation:  The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense based on the grant date fair value over 
the requisite service period. 

Recent  Accounting  Pronouncements:   In  May  2014,  the  Financial Accounting  Standards  Board  (FASB)  issued Accounting 
Standards  Update  (ASU)  No.  2014-09,  “Revenue  from  Contracts  with  Customers: Topic  606.” ASU  2014-09  supersedes  the 
revenue recognition requirements in “Accounting Standard Codification 605 - Revenue Recognition” and most industry-specific 
guidance. The standard requires that entities recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers 
in an amount that reflects the consideration to which a company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. 
This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. ASU 2014-09 permits the use of either the retrospective 
or cumulative effect transition method.  In April 2015, the FASB voted in favor of a one year deferral of the effective date of this 
amendment.  The  Company  is  currently  assessing  the  impact ASU  2014-09  will  have  on  its  financial position  and  results  of 
operations.

Use of Estimates:  The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting 
principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and 
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of 
revenues and expenses during each reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Reclassifications:  Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period balances to conform to the current year presentation.

Note B -- Customer Receivables

The components of customer receivables were:

(in thousands)

Gross customer receivables

Less:

Allowance for doubtful accounts

Allowance for returns and discounts

Net customer receivables

Note C -- Inventories

The components of inventories were:

(in thousands)

Raw materials

Work-in-process

Finished goods

Total FIFO inventories

Reserve to adjust inventories to LIFO value

Total LIFO inventories

APRIL 30

2015

2014

48,655

$

48,943

(173)
(2,340)

46,142

$

(102)
(2,366)

46,475

APRIL 30

2015

2014

17,199

$

18,095

14,797

50,091
(14,103)

13,756

19,179

13,439

46,374
(14,851)

35,988

$

31,523

$

$

$

$

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Note D -- Property, Plant and Equipment

The components of property, plant and equipment were:

(in thousands)

Land

Buildings and improvements

Buildings and improvements - capital leases

Machinery and equipment

Machinery and equipment - capital leases

Construction in progress

Less accumulated amortization and depreciation

Total

APRIL 30

2015

2014

5,929

$

69,412

11,202

159,680

29,052

12,581

287,856
(202,340)

5,929

68,224

11,202

155,162

28,111

2,461

271,089
(197,040)

85,516

$

74,049

$

$

Amortization and depreciation expense on property, plant and equipment amounted to $9.5 million, $9.5 million and $9.2 million 
in fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  Accumulated amortization on capital leases included in the above table amounted 
to $28.6 million and $27.5 million as of April 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Note E -- Loans Payable and Long-Term Debt

Maturities of long-term debt are as follows:

FISCAL YEARS ENDING APRIL 30

(in thousands)

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021
AND
THERE-
 AFTER

TOTAL
OUTSTANDING

Revolving credit facility

$

— $

— $

— $ 10,000

$

— $

— $

10,000

Economic development loans

—

—

—

2,190

1,290

1,500

Capital lease obligations

1,457

1,406

1,086

726

604

2,696

4,980

7,975

Total

$ 1,457

$ 1,406

$ 1,086

$ 12,915

$ 1,895

$ 4,196

$

22,955

Less current maturities

Total long-term debt

$

$

1,457

21,498

The Company’s primary loan agreement is a $35 million unsecured revolving credit facility which expires on December 31, 2018 
with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (Wells Fargo).  At April 30, 2015 and 2014, $10 million of loans were outstanding under this facility, 
and the Company had additional borrowing base availability of $25 million.  The Company incurs a fee for amounts not used 
under the revolving credit facility.  Fees paid by the Company related to non-usage of its current and former credit facilities have 
been included in interest expense and were insignificant in each of fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. 

The Company can borrow under the revolving credit facility up to the lesser of $35 million or the maximum borrowing base (which 
equals 75% of eligible accounts receivable, 50% of eligible pre bill reserves and up to $20 million for equipment value, each as 
defined in the agreement) less any outstanding loan balance.  Any outstanding loan balance bears interest at the London Interbank 

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Offered Rate (LIBOR) (0.25% at April 30, 2015) plus 1.495%. Under the terms of the revolving credit facility, the Company must: 
(1) maintain at the end of each fiscal quarter a ratio of total liabilities to tangible net worth of not greater than 1.4 to 1.0; (2) 
maintain at the end of each fiscal quarter a ratio of cash flow to fixed charges of not less than 1.5 to 1.0 measured on a rolling 
four-quarter basis; and (3) comply with other customary affirmative and negative covenants. 

The  Company  was  in  compliance  with  all  covenants  specified  in  the  amended  revolving  credit  facility  as  of April  30,  2015, 
including as follows: (1) the Company’s ratio of total liabilities to tangible net worth at April 30, 2015 was 0.74 to 1.0; and (2) 
cash flow to fixed charges for its most recent four quarters was 3.39 to 1.0.

The revolving credit facility does not limit the Company’s ability to pay dividends or repurchase its common stock as long as the 
Company is in compliance with these covenants.    

In 2009, the Company entered into a loan agreement with the Board of County Commissioners of Garrett County as part of the 
Company’s capital investment in land located in Garrett County, Maryland.  This loan agreement is secured by a Deed of Trust 
on the property and bears interest at a fixed rate of  3%.  The agreement defers principal and interest during the term of the obligation 
and forgives any outstanding balance at December 31, 2019, if the Company complies with certain employment levels.  The 
outstanding balance as of April 30, 2015 and 2014 was $1.3 million.

In 2005, the Company entered into two separate loan agreements with the Maryland Economic Development Corporation and the 
County Commissioners of Allegany County as part of the Company’s capital investment and operations at the Allegany County, 
Maryland site.  These loan agreements were amended in 2013 and 2008.  The aggregate balance of these loan agreements was 
$2.2 million as of April 30, 2015 and 2014.  The loan agreements expire at December 31, 2018 and bear interest at a fixed rate of 
3% per annum.  These loan agreements are secured by mortgages on the manufacturing facility constructed in Allegany County, 
Maryland.  These loan agreements defer principal and interest during the term of the obligation and forgive any outstanding balance 
at December 31, 2018, if the Company complies with certain employment levels at the facility. 

From 2012 through 2015, the Company entered into a total of fourteen capitalized lease agreements in the aggregate amount of 
$2.1 million with First American Financial Bancorp related to financing computer equipment.  Each lease has a term of 48 months 
and an interest rate of 6.5%.  The leases require quarterly rental payments.  The aggregate outstanding amount under all of these 
leases as of April 30, 2015 and 2014 was $1.3 million and $1.2 million, respectively.

From 2013 through 2015, the Company entered into a total of thirteen capitalized lease agreements in the aggregate amount of 
$1.5 million with e-Plus Group related to financing computer equipment.  Each lease has a term of 51 months and an interest rate 
of 6.5%.  The leases require monthly rental payments.  The aggregate outstanding amount under all of these leases as of April 30, 
2015 and 2014 was $1.0 million and $0.8 million, respectively.  

In 2004, the Company entered into a lease agreement with the West Virginia Economic Development Authority as part of the 
Company’s capital investment and operations at the South Branch plant located in Hardy County, West Virginia. This capital lease 
agreement is a $10 million term obligation, which expires June 30, 2024, bearing interest at a fixed rate of 2% per annum. The 
lease requires monthly rental payments.  The outstanding amounts owed as of April 30, 2015 and 2014 were $5.6 million and $6.1 
million, respectively.

In 2015, the Company entered into a $1.5 million loan agreement with the West Virginia Economic Development Authority as 
part of the Company's capital investment and operations at the South Branch plant located in Hardy County, West Virginia.  The 
loan agreement expires on February 1, 2025 and bears interest at a fixed rate of 3% per annum.  The loan agreement is secured 
by certain equipment.  It defers principal and interest during the term of the obligation and forgives any outstanding balance at 
December 31, 2018 if the Company complies with certain employment levels at the facility.

Certain of the Company's loan agreements limit the amount and type of indebtedness the Company can incur and require the 
Company to maintain specified financial ratios measured on a quarterly basis. In addition to the assets previously discussed, certain 
of the Company’s property, plant and equipment are pledged as collateral under a  loan agreement and the capital lease arrangements. 
The Company was in compliance with all covenants contained in its loan agreements and capital leases at April 30, 2015.

Interest paid under the Company’s loan agreements and capital leases during fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $0.5 million, 
$0.7 million and $0.6 million, respectively.

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Note F -- Earnings Per Share

The following table summarizes the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share:

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Numerator used in basic and diluted earnings per common share:

Net income

Denominator:

Denominator for basic earnings per common share -

weighted-average shares

Effect of dilutive securities:

Stock options and restricted stock units

Denominator for diluted earnings per common share -

weighted-average shares and assumed conversions

Net earnings per share

Basic

Diluted

FISCAL YEARS ENDED APRIL 30

2015

2014

2013

$

35,499

$

20,461

$

9,758

15,764

15,299

14,563

273

354

270

16,037

15,653

14,833

$

$

2.25

2.21

$

$

1.34

1.31

$

$

0.67

0.66

Potentially dilutive shares of 0.1 million,  0.1 million and 1.0 million issuable under the Company’s stock incentive plans have 
been excluded from the calculation of net earnings per share for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, 
as the effect would be anti-dilutive.

Note G – Stock-Based Compensation

The Company has two types of stock-based compensation awards in effect for its employees and directors. The Company has 
issued stock options since 1986 and restricted stock units (RSUs) since fiscal 2010. Total compensation expense related to stock-
based  awards  for  the  fiscal  years  ended April  30,  2015,  2014  and  2013  was  $3.5  million,  $3.3  million  and  $3.5  million, 
respectively.  The Company recognizes stock-based compensation costs net of an estimated forfeiture rate for those shares expected 
to vest on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award. The Company estimates the forfeiture rates based 
upon its historical experience.

Stock Incentive Plans

At April 30, 2015, the Company had stock option and RSU awards outstanding under three different plans: (1) second amended 
and restated 2004 stock incentive plan for employees; (2) 2006 non-employee directors equity ownership plan; and (3) 2011 non-
employee directors equity ownership plan.  As of April 30, 2015, there were 921,026 shares of common stock available for future 
stock-based compensation awards under the Company’s stock incentive plans.

Methodology Assumptions

For purposes of valuing stock option grants, the Company has identified one employee group and one non-employee director 
group, based upon observed option exercise patterns. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to value the 
Company’s stock options for each of the groups. Using this option-pricing model, the fair value of each stock option award is 
estimated on the date of grant. The fair value of the Company’s stock option awards is expensed on a straight-line basis over the 
vesting period of the stock options. The expected volatility assumption is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock 
over a term equal to the expected term of the option granted. The expected term of stock option awards granted is derived from 
the Company’s historical exercise experience and represents the period of time that stock option awards granted are expected to 
be outstanding for each of the identified groups. The expected term assumption incorporates the contractual term of an option 
grant, which is generally ten years for employees and from four to ten years for non-employee directors, as well as the vesting 
period of an award, which is typically three years. The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield on a U.S. Treasury 
constant maturity with a remaining term equal to the expected term of the option granted.

For purposes of determining the fair value of RSUs, the Company uses the closing stock price of its common stock as reported 
on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on the date of grant, reduced by the discounted value of future expected dividend payments 
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during the vesting period, since the recipients are not entitled to dividends during the vesting period. The fair value of the Company’s 
RSU awards is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the RSUs to the extent the Company believes it is 
probable the related performance criteria, if any, will be met.  The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield on a U.S. 
Treasury constant maturity with a remaining term equal to the vesting period of the RSU grant.

The weighted-average assumptions and valuation of the Company’s stock options were as follows:

Weighted-average fair value of grants

Expected volatility

Expected term in years

Risk-free interest rate

Expected dividend yield

Stock Option Activity

FISCAL YEARS ENDED APRIL 30

2015

2014

2013

$

9.25

$

14.46

$

7.39

27.4%

5.9

2.19%

—%

38.2%

6.1

1.59%

—%

42.5%

6.1

1.09%

—%

Stock options granted and outstanding under each of the Company’s plans vest evenly over a three-year period and have contractual 
terms of ten years. The exercise price of all stock options granted is equal to the fair market value of the Company’s common 
stock on the option grant date.

The following table presents a summary of the Company’s stock option activity for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2015, 2014 
and 2013 (remaining contractual term in years and exercise prices are weighted-averages):

Outstanding at April 30, 2012

Granted

Exercised

Cancelled or expired

Outstanding at April 30, 2013

Granted

Exercised
Cancelled or expired

Outstanding at April 30, 2014

Granted

Exercised

Cancelled or expired

Outstanding at April 30, 2015

Vested and expected to vest in the future
at April 30, 2015

Exercisable at April 30, 2015

NUMBER OF
OPTIONS

1,624,760

125,000

(251,799)

(96,148)

1,401,813

60,500

(551,485)
(59,514)

851,314

66,600

(508,639)

(11,200)

398,075

385,250

263,541

REMAINING
CONTRACTUAL
TERM

5.1

9.1

—

—

4.8

9.1

—
—

4.3

9.1

—

—

5.0

4.9

3.3

WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
EXERCISE
PRICE

$27.64

17.62

23.35

31.03

$27.27

36.74

26.61
30.17

$28.16

29.92

28.05

32.64

$28.46

$28.45

$28.38

$

$

$

$

$

$

AGGREGATE
INTRINSIC
VALUE
(in thousands)

—

—

1,868

—

9,272

—

5,156
—

3,121

—

7,209

—

8,851

8,571

5,882

The aggregate intrinsic value in the previous table of the outstanding options on April 30, 2015 represents the total pre-tax intrinsic 
value (the excess, if any, of the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of fiscal 2015 over the exercise price, 
multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) of the shares of the Company’s common stock that would have been received 
by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on April 30, 2015. This amount changes based upon the fair 
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market value of the Company’s common stock.  The total fair value of options vested for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2015, 
2014 and 2013 was $0.7 million, $0.7 million and $1.2 million, respectively.

As of April 30, 2015, there was $0.7 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock options granted 
under the Company’s stock-based compensation plans. This expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period 
of 1.7 years.

Cash received from option exercises for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013, was an aggregate of $14.3 million, 
$14.7 million and $5.9 million, respectively.  The actual tax benefit realized for the tax deduction from option exercises of stock 
option  awards  totaled  $2.8  million,  $2.0  million  and  $0.7  million  for  the  fiscal  years  ended April  30,  2015,  2014  and  2013, 
respectively.

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at April 30, 2015 (remaining lives in years and 
exercise prices are weighted-averages):

OPTION PRICE
PER SHARE
$17.62-$17.62
$22.77-$24.73
$28.97-$34.11
$36.74-$36.74

OPTIONS OUTSTANDING

OPTIONS EXERCISABLE

REMAINING
LIFE
7.1
3.6
4.5
8.1

EXERCISE
PRICE
$17.62
24.15
31.87
36.74

OPTIONS

45,841
120,800
184,100
47,334
398,075

EXERCISE
PRICE
$17.62
24.15
32.98
36.74

OPTIONS

12,507
120,800
117,500
12,734
263,541

Restricted Stock Unit Activity:

The Company’s RSUs granted to employees cliff-vest over a three-year period from date of grant, while RSUs granted to non-
employee directors vest daily over a two-year period from date of grant.  Directors were granted service-based RSUs only, while 
employees were awarded both service-based and performance-based RSUs (PBRSUs) in fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013.  The 
PBRSUs granted in fiscal 2015 are earned based on achievement of a number of goals pertaining to the Company’s operational 
and financial performance during the performance period of fiscal 2015.  Employees who satisfy the vesting criteria will receive 
a proportional amount of PBRSUs based upon the Compensation Committee’s assessment of the Company’s achievement of the 
performance criteria.

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The following table contains a summary of the Company’s RSU activity for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013:

PERFORMANCE-
BASED RSUs

SERVICE-
BASED RSUs

TOTAL RSUs

WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
GRANT
DATE FAIR
VALUE

Issued and outstanding, April 30, 2012

237,076

155,728

392,804

$18.75

Granted

Cancelled due to non-achievement of
performance goals

Settled in common stock

Forfeited

Issued and outstanding, April 30, 2013

Granted

Cancelled due to non-achievement of
performance goals
Settled in common stock

Forfeited

Issued and outstanding, April 30, 2014

Granted

Cancelled due to non-achievement of
performance goals

Settled in common stock

Forfeited

Issued and outstanding, April 30, 2015

129,075

63,025

192,100

$17.76

(24,311)
(49,546)
(13,189)
279,105

—
(58,328)
(5,425)
155,000

(24,311)
(107,874)
(18,614)
434,105

$17.09

$20.66

$17.91

$17.96

75,600

44,092

119,692

$36.09

(23,384)
(74,935)
(20,591)
235,795

—
(60,310)
(15,407)
123,375

(23,384)
(135,245)
(35,998)
359,170

$17.62
$19.75

$23.12

$22.79

79,500

40,100

119,600

$30.82

(16,218)
(79,407)
(8,726)
210,944

—
(54,861)
(4,764)
103,850

(16,218)
(134,268)
(13,490)
314,794

$36.18

$17.45

$27.78

$27.15

As of April 30, 2015, there was $2.7 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested RSUs granted under 
the Company’s stock-based compensation plans.  This expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 
1.6 years.

For the fiscal years ended April 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013 stock-based compensation expense was allocated as follows:

(in thousands)

Cost of sales and distribution
Selling and marketing expenses

General and administrative expenses

Stock-based compensation expense, before income taxes

Restricted Stock Tracking Units:

2015

2014

2013

$

$

$

518
954

2,025

$

505
801

1,989

3,497

$

3,295

$

606
859

2,044

3,509

During fiscal 2015, the Board of Directors of the Company approved grants of 10,416 cash-settled performance-based restricted 
stock tracking units (RSTUs) and 3,584 cash-settled service-based RSTUs for more junior level employees who previously received 
RSU grants under the Company’s shareholder approved plan.  Each performance-based RSTU entitles the recipient to receive a 
payment in cash equal to the fair market value of a share of the Company’s common stock as of the payment date if applicable 
performance conditions are met and the recipient remains continuously employed with the Company until the units vest.  The 
service-based RSTUs entitle the recipients to receive a payment in cash equal to the fair market value of a share of our common 
stock as of the payment date if they remain continuously employed with the Company until the units vest.  The RSTUs cliff-vest 
three years from the grant date.  Since the RSTUs will be settled in cash, the grant date fair value of these awards is recorded as 
a liability until the date of payment.  The fair value of each cash-settled RSTU award is remeasured at the end of each reporting 
period and the liability is adjusted, and related expense recorded, based on the new fair value. The Company recognized expense 

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of $0.4 million and $0.1 million related to RSTUs for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  A liability for 
payment of the RSTUs is included in the Company's balance sheets in the amount of $0.4 million and $0.1 million as of April 30, 
2015 and 2014, respectively. 

Note H – Employee Benefit and Retirement Plans

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

In fiscal 1990, the Company instituted the American Woodmark Investment Savings Stock Ownership Plan. Under this plan, all 
employees who are at least 18 years old and have been employed by the Company for at least six consecutive months are eligible 
to receive Company stock through a discretionary profit-sharing contribution and a 401(k) matching contribution based upon the 
employee's contribution to the plan.

Discretionary profit-sharing contributions ranging from 0-5%, based on predetermined net income levels of the Company, may 
be made annually in the form of Company stock. The Company recognized expenses for profit-sharing contributions of $1.8 
million, $0.8 million and $0.3 million in fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  

In fiscal 2013, as part of the realignment of its retirement plans, the Company increased the match on 401(k) contributions in the 
form of Company stock to 100% of an employee’s annual contribution to the plan up to 4% of annual compensation.  Effective 
May 1, 2015, matching contributions will be made in cash by the Company.  The expense for 401(k) matching contributions for 
this plan was $5.6 million, $4.1 million and $2.5 million, in fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Pension Benefits

The Company has two defined benefit pension plans covering many of the Company’s employees hired prior to April 30, 2012. 
These plans provide defined benefits based on years of service and final average earnings (for salaried employees) or benefit rate 
(for hourly employees).

Effective April 30, 2012, the Company froze all future benefit accruals under the Company’s hourly and salaried defined benefit 
pension plans.

Included in accumulated other comprehensive loss at April 30, 2015 is $67.0 million ($40.9 million net of tax) related to net 
unrecognized actuarial losses that have not yet been recognized in net periodic pension benefit costs. The Company expects to 
recognize $1.4 million ($0.9 million net of tax) in net actuarial losses in net periodic pension benefit costs during fiscal 2016.   
The Company uses an April 30 measurement date for its benefit plans.

The following provides a reconciliation of benefit obligations, plan assets and funded status of the Company’s non-contributory 
defined benefit pension plans as of April 30:

(in thousands)

CHANGE IN PROJECTED BENEFIT OBLIGATION
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year
Interest cost
Actuarial (gains) and losses
Benefits paid
Projected benefit obligation at end of year

APRIL 30

2015

2014

$

$

144,142
6,466
24,168
(4,790)
169,986

$

$

149,429
6,203
(7,615)
(3,875)
144,142

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(in thousands)

CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
Actual return on plan assets
Company contributions
Benefits paid
Fair value of plan assets at end of year

Funded status of the plans
Unrecognized net actuarial loss
Prepaid benefit cost

APRIL 30

2015

2014

$

$

$

$

102,599
6,583
4,269
(4,790)
108,661

$

$

(61,325) $
66,975
5,650

$

95,733
8,483
2,258
(3,875)
102,599

(41,543)
42,589
1,046

The accumulated benefit obligation for both pension plans was $170.0 million and $144.1 million at April 30, 2015 and 2014, 
respectively.

(in thousands)

PENSION BENEFITS
2014

2015

2013

COMPONENTS OF NET PERIODIC PENSION BENEFIT COST
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Recognized net actuarial loss
Pension benefit cost

$

$

$

6,466
(7,666)
865
(335) $

6,203
(7,113)
1,129
219

$

$

6,261
(6,563)
923
621

The components of net periodic pension benefit cost do not include service costs or prior service costs due to the plans being 
frozen. 

Actuarial Assumptions:  The discount rate at April 30 was used to measure the year-end benefit obligations and the earnings effects 
for the subsequent year. Actuarial assumptions used to determine benefit obligations and earnings effects for the pension plans 
follow:

WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS TO DETERMINE BENEFIT
OBLIGATIONS

Discount rate

FISCAL YEARS ENDED APRIL 30

2015

2014

4.19 %

4.56 %

FISCAL YEARS ENDED APRIL 30

2015

2014

2013

WEIGHTED-AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS TO DETERMINE NET
PERIODIC PENSION BENEFIT COST

Discount rate

Expected return on plan assets

4.56 %

7.5 %

4.21 %

7.5 %

4.66%

7.5 %

In fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, the Company determined the discount rate by referencing the Aon Hewitt AA Bond Universe 
Yield Curve.  The Company believes that using a yield curve approach accurately reflects changes in the present value of liabilities 
over time since each cash flow is discounted at the rate at which it could effectively be settled.

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In developing the expected long-term rate of return assumption for the assets of the defined benefit pension plans, the Company 
evaluated input from its third party pension plan asset managers, including their review of asset class return expectations and long-
term inflation assumptions.  The Company also considered the related historical ten-year average asset returns at April 30, 2015.

The Company amortizes experience gains and losses, as well as the effects of changes in actuarial assumptions and plan provisions, 
over the average remaining lifetime of the active participants.

Contributions:   The  Company  funds  the  pension  plans  in  amounts  sufficient  to  meet  minimum  funding  requirements  under 
applicable employee benefit and tax laws plus additional amounts the Company deems appropriate.

The Company expects to contribute $5.0 million to its pension plans in fiscal 2016.  The Company made contributions of $4.3 
million and $2.3 million to its pension plans in fiscal 2015 and 2014, respectively. 

Estimated Future Benefit Payments: The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are expected to be 
paid: 

FISCAL YEAR

2016
2017

2018

2019

2020

Years 2021-2025

BENEFIT
PAYMENTS
(in thousands)

$

5,236
5,544

5,928

6,415

6,813

39,745

Plan Assets:  Pension assets by major category and the type of fair value measurement as of April 30, 2015 and 2014 are presented 
in the following tables:

(in thousands)

Cash Equivalents
Equity Funds:

Mutual Fund Equity
Fixed Income Funds:

Mutual Fund Tax Income

Common and Collective Funds:1

Capital Preservation Fund

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT APRIL 30, 2015

QUOTED PRICES IN
ACTIVE MARKETS
(LEVEL 1)

TOTAL

SIGNIFICANT
OBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 2)

SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS        

(LEVEL 3)

$

8

$

— $

8

$

62,533

28,408

17,712

62,533

—

—

—

28,408

17,712

46,128

$

—

—

—

—

—

Total

$

108,661

$

62,533

$

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AT APRIL 30, 2014

QUOTED PRICES IN
ACTIVE MARKETS
(LEVEL 1)

TOTAL

SIGNIFICANT
OBSERVABLE
INPUTS
(LEVEL 2)

SIGNIFICANT
UNOBSERVABLE
INPUTS        

(LEVEL 3)

(in thousands)

Cash Equivalents
Equity Collective Funds:1
Equity Index Value Fund

Equity Index Growth Fund

Small Cap Index Fund

International Equity Fund

Fixed Income Collective Funds:1

Core Fixed Income Fund

Capital Preservation Fund

$

338

$

338

$

— $

20,753

20,485

5,929

4,166

33,409

17,519

—

—

—

—

—

—

20,753

20,485

5,929

4,166

33,409

17,519

Total

$

102,599

$

338

$

102,261

$

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1The Collective Trust Funds are valued by applying each plan's ownership percentage in the fund to the fund's net assets at fair 
value at the valuation date.

Investment Strategy:  The Company has established formal investment policies for the assets associated with its pension plans.  The 
objectives of the investment strategies include preservation of capital and long-term growth of capital while avoiding excessive 
risk.  Target allocation percentages are established at an asset class level by the Company’s Pension Committee.  Target allocation 
ranges are guidelines, not limitations, and the Pension Committee may approve allocations above or below a target range.

During a period of uncertainty in the equity and fixed income markets, the Pension Committee may suspend the Target Asset 
Allocation and manage the investment mix as it sees reasonable, prudent and in the best interest of the plans to better protect the 
value of the plan assets.

The Company’s pension plans’ weighted-average asset allocations at April 30, 2015 and 2014, by asset category, were as follows:

PLAN ASSET ALLOCATION
2015

2014

2015

APRIL 30

Equity Funds

Fixed Income Funds

Total

TARGET

ACTUAL

ACTUAL

50.0 %

50.0 %

58.0 %

42.0 %

50.0 %

50.0 %

100.0 %

100.0 %

100.0 %

Within the broad categories outlined in the preceding table, the Company has the following specific allocations as a percentage 
of total funds invested:  16% Capital Preservation, 26% Bond and 58% Equity.

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Note I -- Income Taxes

Income tax expense was comprised of the following:

(in thousands)

CURRENT EXPENSE

Federal

State

Total current expense

DEFERRED EXPENSE

Federal

State

Total deferred expense

Total expense

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Total comprehensive income tax expense

FISCAL YEARS ENDED APRIL 30

2015

2014

2013

$

12,663

$

4,825

$

1,890

14,553

406

5,231

3,024

1,311

4,335

18,888
(9,510)
9,378

$

6,076

1,902

7,978

13,209

3,944

$

17,153

$

1,031

162

1,193

4,859

930

5,789

6,982
(2,905)
4,077

The Company's effective income tax rate varied from the federal statutory rate as follows: 

FISCAL YEARS ENDED APRIL 30
2014

2015

2013

Federal statutory rate
Effect of:

Research and experimentation tax credit
Meals and entertainment
Domestic production deduction
Other
Total

Effective federal income tax rate
State income taxes, net of federal tax effect
Effective income tax rate

35.0 %

35.0 %

35.0%

(2.3)%
0.5
(2.4)
0.1
(4.1)%

30.9 %
3.8
34.7 %

— %
0.8
(1.8)
0.7
(0.3)%

34.7 %
4.5
39.2 %

—%
1.5
(0.3)
1.4
2.6%

37.6%
4.1
41.7%

Included in the fiscal year 2015 effective income tax rate are research and experimentation tax credits for fiscal years 2011 through 
2014.

Income taxes paid were $13.3 million,  $4.3 million and $1.2 million for fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

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The significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:

(in thousands)

Deferred tax assets:

Pension benefits

Accounts receivable

Product liability

Employee benefits

Net operating loss carryforward

Other

Total

Deferred tax liabilities:

Inventory

Depreciation

APRIL 30

2015

2014

$

23,074

$

5,523

1,031

7,429

—

266

37,323

451

3,485

3,936

15,381

4,603

745

8,523

469

199

29,920

496

2,374

2,870

Net deferred tax asset

$

33,387

$

27,050

Management believes it is more likely than not that the Company will realize its gross deferred tax assets due to expected future 
taxable income and the reversal of taxable temporary differences.

Note J -- Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes

The Company accounts for its income tax uncertainties in accordance with ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes.”  The Company had 
no liability relating to uncertain tax positions for the years ended April 30, 2015 and 2014.

With minor exceptions, the Company is currently open to audit by tax authorities for tax years ending April 30, 2012 through April 
30, 2015.  The Company is currently not under federal audit.

Note K -- Commitments and Contingencies

Legal Matters

The Company is involved in suits and claims in the normal course of business, including without limitation product liability and 
general liability claims, and claims pending before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. On at least a quarterly basis, 
the Company consults with its legal counsel to ascertain the reasonable likelihood that such claims may result in a loss. As required 
by ASC Topic  450,  “Contingencies”  (ASC  450),  the  Company  categorizes  the  various  suits  and  claims  into  three  categories 
according to their likelihood for resulting in potential loss:  those that are probable, those that are reasonably possible and those 
that are deemed to be remote.  Where losses are deemed to be probable and estimable, accruals are made.  Where losses are deemed 
to be reasonably possible, a range of loss estimates is determined and considered for disclosure.  In determining these loss range 
estimates, the Company considers known values of similar claims and consultation with independent counsel.

The Company believes that the aggregate range of loss stemming from the various suits and asserted and unasserted claims which 
were deemed to be either probable or reasonably possible is not material as of April 30, 2015.  

Product Warranty

The Company estimates outstanding warranty costs based on the historical relationship between warranty claims and revenues. 
The warranty accrual is reviewed monthly to verify that it properly reflects the remaining obligation based on the anticipated 
expenditures over the balance of the obligation period. Adjustments are made when actual warranty claim experience differs from 
estimates. Warranty claims are generally made within two months of the original shipment date.

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The following is a reconciliation of the Company’s warranty liability:

(in thousands)

PRODUCT WARRANTY RESERVE

Beginning balance

Accrual for warranties

Settlements

Ending balance at fiscal year end

Lease Agreements

APRIL 30

2015

2014

$

$

1,910

$

14,738
(14,005)
2,643

$

1,795

11,988
(11,873)
1,910

The Company leases certain office buildings, manufacturing buildings, service centers and equipment. Total rental expenses under 
operating leases amounted to approximately $8.8 million, $8.0 million and $7.4 million, in fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, 
respectively. Minimum rental commitments as of April 30, 2015, under noncancelable leases with terms in excess of one year are 
as follows:

FISCAL YEAR

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021 (and thereafter)

Less amounts representing interest (2%)

Total obligations under capital leases

Related Parties

OPERATING              
(in thousands)

CAPITAL                        

(in thousands)

$

$

3,108

$

1,687

777

599

314

45

6,530

$

$

1,696

1,576

1,197

803

665

2,813

8,750

(775)

7,975

During fiscal 1985, prior to becoming a publicly held corporation, the Company entered into an agreement with a partnership 
which  includes  certain  former  executive  officers  and  current  significant  shareholders  of  the  Company,  including  one  current 
member of the Board of Directors of the Company, to lease the Company’s headquarters building which was constructed and is 
owned by the partnership. The Company has subsequently renewed this lease in accordance with Company policy and procedures 
which includes approval by the Board of Directors. As of April 30, 2015, the Company is in the final year of the latest five-year 
renewal period, which expires in 2016. Under this agreement, rental expense was $0.5 million, $0.5 million and $0.5 million, in 
fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Rent due during the remaining term of the lease is approximately $0.4 million 
(included in the preceding table).

Note L -- Credit Concentration

Credit is extended to customers based on an evaluation of each customer's financial condition and generally collateral is not 
required. The Company's customers operate in the new home construction and home remodeling markets. 

The Company maintains an allowance for bad debt based upon management's evaluation and judgment of potential net loss. The 
allowance is estimated based upon historical experience, the effects of current developments and economic conditions and of each 
customer’s current and anticipated financial condition. Estimates and assumptions are periodically reviewed and updated. Any 
resulting adjustments to the allowance are reflected in current operating results.

At April 30, 2015, the Company's two largest customers, Customers A and B, represented 14.4% and 21.9% of the Company's 
gross customer receivables, respectively. At April 30, 2014, Customers A and B represented 21.0% and 21.4% of the Company’s 
gross customer receivables, respectively.

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 The following table summarizes the percentage of sales to the Company's two largest customers for the last three fiscal years:

Customer A

Customer B

Note M -- Fair Value Measurements

PERCENT OF ANNUAL GROSS SALES

2015

26.5%

18.6%

2014

28.6%

20.6%

2013

35.7%

22.8%

The Company utilizes the hierarchy of fair value measurements to classify certain of its assets and liabilities based upon the 
following definitions:

Level 1 – Investments with quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.  The Company’s cash equivalents are 
invested in money market funds, mutual funds and certificates of deposit.  The Company’s mutual fund investment assets represent 
contributions made and invested on behalf of the Company’s named executive officers in a supplementary employee retirement 
plan.

Level 2 – Investments with observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted 
prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for 
substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.  The Company has no Level 2 assets or liabilities.

Level 3 – Investments with unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the 
fair value of the assets or liabilities.  The Company has no Level 3 assets or liabilities.

The following table summarizes the fair value of assets that are recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as 
of April 30, 2015 and 2014 at fair value on a recurring basis: 

(in thousands)

ASSETS:

Money market funds

Mutual funds

Certificates of deposit

Total assets at fair value

(in thousands)

ASSETS:
Money market funds

Mutual funds

Total assets at fair value

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AS OF APRIL 30, 2015

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3

$

$

$

$

30,480

$

1,048

38,000

69,528

$

— $

—

—

— $

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AS OF APRIL 30, 2014

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3

38,877

1,204

40,081

$

$

— $

—

— $

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

The fair value measurement of assets held by the Company’s defined benefit pension plans is discussed in Note H.

Note N -- Restructuring Charges

In the third quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company announced a restructuring initiative (“2012 Restructuring Plan”) that committed 
to the closing of two of the Company’s manufacturing plants located in Hardy County, West Virginia and Hazard, Kentucky, 
offering its previously idled plant in Tahlequah, Oklahoma for sale, and realigning its retirement program, including freezing the 
Company’s defined benefit pension plans.  Operations ceased at the Hazard plant in April 2012 and at the Hardy County plant in 
May 2012.   The 2012 Restructuring Plan was adopted to reduce costs and increase the Company’s capacity utilization rates. 

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During fiscal years 2015, 2014 and 2013, the Company recognized total pre-tax restructuring charges for the 2012 Restructuring 
Plan of $(0.2) million, $(0.2) million and $1.4 million, respectively.  The Company recognized recurring operating costs for the 
facilities closed as part of the 2012 Restructuring Plan of $0.1 million in fiscal 2015.  

As of April 30, 2015, the Company had no remaining manufacturing plants classified as held for sale.  During the fourth quarter 
of fiscal 2015, the Company sold its closed plant located in Hardy County, West Virginia and recognized a gain of $0.3 million 
on the sale.  During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company sold its closed plant located in Hazard, Kentucky and recognized 
a gain of $0.3 million on the sale.  The gains were included in restructuring charges on the Company’s statements of income.  

Note O -- Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

FISCAL 2015
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Net sales

Gross profit

Income before income taxes

Net income

Earnings per share

Basic
Diluted

FISCAL 2014
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Net sales

Gross profit

Income before income taxes

Net income

Earnings per share

Basic

Diluted

07/31/14

10/31/2014

01/31/15

04/30/15

$ 211,917

$ 217,693

$ 188,963

$ 206,892

37,114

13,054

9,238

36,981

12,322

7,671

35,117

10,976

7,282

43,320

18,035

11,308

$
$

0.59
0.59

$
$

0.49
0.48

$
$

0.46
0.45

$
$

0.71
0.69

07/31/13

10/31/2013

01/31/14

04/30/14

$ 178,095

$ 190,532

$ 169,033

$ 188,855

33,715

10,682

6,655

32,274

8,631

5,271

26,001

4,953

2,901

32,187

9,404

5,634

$

$

0.45

0.43

$

$

0.35

0.34

$

$

0.19

0.18

$

$

0.36

0.36

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of American Woodmark Corporation:

We  have  audited  the  accompanying  consolidated  balance  sheets  of  American  Woodmark  Corporation  and  subsidiary 
(the Company),  as  of April  30,  2015  and  2014,  and  the  related  consolidated  statements  of  income,  comprehensive  income, 
shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the 
period ended April 30, 2015. These consolidated 
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these 
consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). 
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements 
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures 
in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by 
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable 
basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects the financial position 
of American Woodmark Corporation and subsidiary as of April 30, 2015 and 2014, and the results of their operations and their 
cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ended April 30, 2015, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting 
principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the 
Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of April 30, 2015, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated 
Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report 
dated  June  30,  2015  expressed  an  unqualified  opinion  on  the  effectiveness  of  the  Company’s  internal  control  over  financial 
reporting.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Richmond, Virginia
June 30, 2015 

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Management's Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management has responsibility for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control 
over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and 
the preparation of financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting 
principles. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. 
Management has assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of April 30, 2015. In 
making  its  assessment,  Management  has  utilized  the  criteria  set  forth  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the 
Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013). Management concluded that based on its 
assessment, American Woodmark Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of April 30, 2015. The 
Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of April 30, 2015, has been audited by KPMG LLP, an independent registered 
public accounting firm, as stated in their report, which appears in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.  

/s/ KENT B. GUICHARD

Kent B. Guichard

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

/s/ M. SCOTT CULBRETH

M. Scott Culbreth

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm –
Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of American Woodmark Corporation:

We have audited American Woodmark Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of April 30, 2015, based on criteria 
established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013), issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the 
Treadway  Commission  (COSO).  The  Company’s  management  is  responsible  for  maintaining  effective  internal  control  over 
financial  reporting  and  for  its  assessment  of  the  effectiveness  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  included  in  the 
accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.  Our responsibility is to express an 
opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We  conducted  our  audit  in  accordance  with  the  standards  of  the  Public  Company  Accounting  Oversight  Board  (United 
States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal 
control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.  Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal 
control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and 
operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk.  Our audit also included performing such other procedures 
as we considered necessary in the circumstances.  We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability 
of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted 
accounting principles.  A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain 
to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets 
of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial 
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are 
being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable 
assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that 
could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because  of  its  inherent  limitations,  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  may  not  prevent  or  detect  misstatements.  Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because 
of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, American Woodmark Corporation maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial 
reporting as of April 30, 2015, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the 
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the 
consolidated balance sheets of American Woodmark Corporation and subsidiary as of April 30, 2015 and 2014, and the related 
consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-
year period ended April 30, 2015 and our report dated June 30, 2015 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated 
financial statements.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Richmond, Virginia
June 30, 2015 

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Item 9.   
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND 

None.

Item 9A. 

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.  Senior Management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial 
Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of April 
30, 2015.  Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s 
disclosure controls and procedures are effective. 

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.  Management has conducted an assessment of the 
Company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of April  30,  2015.  Management’s  report  regarding  that  assessment  is 
included with the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report under Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary 
Data,” and is incorporated in this Item by reference.

Report of Registered Public Accounting Firm.  The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, KPMG LLP, audited 
the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this report and has issued an audit report on the effectiveness of the Company’s 
internal control over financial reporting.  KPMG’s report is included with the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this 
report under Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,” and is incorporated in this Item by reference.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.  There has been no change in the Company’s internal control over financial 
reporting during the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2015, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, 
the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B. 

OTHER INFORMATION

None.

PART III

Item 10.  

DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

In response to this Item, and in accordance with General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K:

(1)  the information concerning the Company’s directors is set forth under the caption “Information Regarding Nominees” in the 
Company’s Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on August 26, 2015 (“Proxy Statement”) and is 
incorporated in this Item by reference;

(2)  the  information  concerning  the  Company’s  executive  officers  is  set  forth  under  the  caption  “Executive  Officers  of  the 
Registrant” in Part I of this report and is incorporated in this Item by reference;

(3)  the information concerning compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act is set forth under the caption “Section 16(a) 
Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated in this Item by reference;

(4)  the information concerning the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics governing the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, 
Chief Financial Officer, Controller, and Treasurer is set forth under the caption “Corporate Governance – Codes of Business 
Conduct and Ethics” in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated in this Item by reference; 

(5)  the information concerning material changes, if any, in the procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees 
to  the  Company’s  Board  of  Directors  is  set  forth  under  the  caption  “Corporate  Governance  –  Procedures  for  Shareholder 
Nominations of Directors” in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated in this Item by reference; and

(6)  the information concerning the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors, including the members of the Audit 
Committee and the Board’s determination concerning whether certain members of the Audit Committee are “audit committee 
financial  experts”  as  that  term  is  defined  under  Item  407(d)(5)  of  Regulation  S-K  is  set  forth  under  the  captions  “Corporate 
Governance – Board of Directors and Committees” and “Audit Committee” in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated in this 
Item by reference.

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Item 11.  

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

In response to this Item, and in accordance with General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K, the information set forth under the captions 
“Executive Compensation,” “Report of the Compensation Committee” and "Non-Management Directors' Compensation" in the 
Proxy Statement is incorporated in this Item by reference.

Item 12.  
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND 

In response to this Item, and in accordance with General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K, the information set forth under the caption 
“Security Ownership” in the Proxy Statement is incorporated in this Item by reference.

Equity Compensation Plans

The following table summarizes information about the Company’s equity compensation plans as of April 30, 2015:

Equity Compensation Plan Information

Plan Category

Number of securities to
be issued upon exercise
of outstanding options,
warrants and rights

Weighted average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights

Equity compensation plans approved by
security holders(1)

—

(a)

(b)

—

Options

Performance-based restricted stock units

Service-based restricted stock units

Equity compensation plans not
approved by security holders(3)
Total

398,075

$

28.46

210,944

103,850

N/A (2)

N/A (2)

—

—

712,869

$

28.46

Number of securities remaining
available for future issuance under
equity compensation plans
(excluding securities reflected in
column (a))

(c)

921,026

—

921,026

(1) At April 30, 2015, the Company had stock option and restricted stock unit awards outstanding under three different plans: Amended and 
Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan for Employees, 2006 Non-Employee Directors Equity Ownership Plan and 2011 Non-Employee Directors 
Equity Ownership Plan.

(2) Excludes exercise price for restricted stock units issued under the Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan for Employees, 2006  Non-
Employee Directors Equity Ownership Plan and 2011 Non-Employee Directors Equity Ownership Plan because they are converted into common 
stock on a one-for-one basis at no additional cost.

(3) The Company does not have equity compensation plans that have not been approved by the Company's security holders.

Item 13.  
INDEPENDENCE

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR 

In response to this Item, and in accordance with General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K, the information set forth under the captions 
“Certain Related Party Transactions,” “Audit Committee” and “Corporate Governance – Director Independence” in the Proxy 
Statement and is incorporated in this Item by reference.

Item 14.  

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

In response to this Item, and in accordance with General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K, the information concerning fees and 
services of the Company’s principal accounting firms is set forth under the captions “Independent Auditor Fee Information” and 
“Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures” in the Proxy Statement and is incorporated in this Item by reference. 

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Item 15.  

EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a)1. 

      Financial Statements

PART IV

The following consolidated financial statements of American Woodmark Corporation are incorporated 
by reference to Item 8 of this report:

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 30, 2015 and 2014.

Consolidated Statements of Income – for each year of the three-year period ended April 30, 2015.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income – for each year of the three-year period ended 
April 30, 2015.

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity – for each year of the three-year period ended April 
30, 2015.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – for each year of the three-year period ended April 30, 2015.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm – Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

(a)2. 

Financial Statement Schedules

The following financial statement schedule is filed as a part of this Form 10-K:

Schedule II – Valuation of Qualifying Accounts for each year of the three-year period ended April 30, 
2015.

Schedules  other  than  the  one  listed  above  are  omitted  either  because  they  are  not  required  or  are 
inapplicable.

(a)3. 

Exhibits 

3.1 (a)

3.1 (b)

3.2 (a)

3.2 (b)

4.1

4.2

10.1 (a)

10.1 (b)

Articles of Incorporation as amended effective August 12, 1987 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the 
Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2003; Commission File No. 000-14798).

Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation effective September 10, 2004 (incorporated by reference 
to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K as filed on August 31, 2004; Commission File No. 000-14798).

Bylaws - as amended and restated November 19, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s 
Form 8-K as filed on November 21, 2014; Commission File No. 000-14798).

Amendment to Bylaws - effective as of December 31, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the 
Registrant's Form 8-K as filed on November 21, 2014; Commission File No. 000-14798).

The Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Registrant as currently in effect (incorporated by reference to 
Exhibits 3.1 and 3.2).

Amended and Restated Stockholders' Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant's 
Form S-1 for the fiscal year ended April 30, 1986; Commission File No. 33-6245).

Pursuant to Regulation S-K, Item 601(b)(4)(iii), instruments that define the rights of holders of the Registrant's 
long-term debt securities, where the long-term debt securities authorized under each such instrument do not 
exceed 10% of the Registrant's total assets, have been omitted and will be furnished to the Securities and Exchange 
Commission upon request.

Credit  Agreement,  dated  as  of  December  2,  2009,  between  the  Company  and  Wells  Fargo  Bank,  N.A. 
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2009; 
Commission File No. 000-14798).

Revolving Line of Credit Note, dated as of December 2, 2009, made by the Company in favor of Wells Fargo 
Bank,  N.A.  (incorporated by  reference to  Exhibit  10.3 to  the  Registrant’s  Form  10-Q  for the  quarter ended 
October 31, 2009; Commission File No. 000-14798).

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10.1 (c)

10.1 (d)

10.1 (e)

10.1 (f)

10.1 (g)

10.1 (h)

10.1 (i)

10.1 (j)

10.1 (k)

10.1 (l)

10.6 (a)(i)

10.6 (a)(ii)

10.6 (b)

10.7 (a)

10.7 (b)

10.7 (c)

10.7 (d)

10.8 (a)

Amendment to Revolving Line of Credit Note and Credit Agreement, dated as of January 3, 2012, made by the 
Company in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Form 
10-Q for the quarter ended January 31, 2012; Commission File No. 000-14798).

Second Amendment to Revolving Line of Credit Note and Credit Agreement, dated as of May 29, 2012, between 
the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1(e) of the Registrant’s Form 
10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2012; Commission File No. 000-14798 ).

Third Amendment to Revolving Line of Credit Note and Credit Agreement, dated as of March 18, 2013,  between 
the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Form 
8-K as filed on March 19, 2013; Commission File No. 000-14798).

Security Agreement (Financial Assets), dated as of April 26, 2012, between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, 
N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 
2012; Commission File No. 000-14798).

Addendum to Security Agreement (Financial Assets), effective as of April 26, 2012, made by the Company in 
favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1(i) of the Registrant’s Form 10-K for 
the fiscal year ended April 30, 2012; Commission File No. 000-14798).

Security Agreement, dated as of May 29, 2012, made by the Company in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1(j) of the Registrant’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 
2012; Commission File No. 000-14798).

Fifth Amendment to Revolving Line of Credit Note and Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of 
September 26, 2014, effective as of September 1, 2014, between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 
(incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  the  Registrant's  Form  8-K  as  filed  on  September  30,  2014; 
Commission File No. 000-14798).

Loan Agreement, dated as of February 9, 2005, by and between the Company and the Maryland Economic 
Development Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1(n) to the Registrant’s Form 10-K for the 
fiscal year ended April 30, 2005; Commission File No. 000-14798).

First Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated as of April 4, 2008, by and between the Company and Maryland 
Economic Development Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1(d) to the Registrant’s Form 10-
K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2008; Commission File No. 000-14798).

Second Amendment to Loan Agreement, dated as of April 23, 2013, by and between the Company and Maryland 
Economic Development Corporation (Filed Herewith).

Lease  and  Agreement,  dated  as  of  November  1,  1984,  between  the  Company  and  Amwood  Associates 
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6(a) to the Registrant’s Form S-1 for the fiscal year ended April 30, 
1986; Commission File No. 33-6245).

Fourth Amendment to Lease and Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2011, between the Company and Amwood 
Associates (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Registrant’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 
April 30, 2012; Commission File No. 000-14798).

Lease, dated as of December 15, 2000, between the Company and the Industrial Development Board of The 
City of Humboldt, Tennessee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6(d) to the Registrant’s Form 10-K for 
the fiscal year ended April 30, 2001; Commission File No. 000-14798).

Second Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan for Employees (incorporated by reference to Appendix 
A to the Registrant’s DEF-14A as filed on June 28, 2013; Commission File No. 000-14798).*

2006  Non-Employee  Directors  Equity  Ownership  Plan  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Appendix  A  to  the 
Registrant's DEF-14A as filed on July 12, 2006; Commission File No. 000-14798).*

Amendment to 2006 Non-Employee Directors Equity Ownership Plan, dated as of August 27, 2009 (incorporated 
by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2009; Commission 
File No. 000-14798).*

2011  Non-Empoyee  Directors  Equity  Ownership  Plan  (incorporated  by  reference  to  Appendix  A  to  the 
Registrant's DEF-14A as filed on June 30, 2011; Commission File No. 000-14798).*

Form of Grant Letter used in connection with awards of stock options granted under the Company’s Second 
Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan for Employees (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to 
the Registrant’s Form 8-K as filed on June 5, 2013; Commission File No. 000-14798).*

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10.8 (b)

10.8 (c)

10.8 (d)

10.8 (e)

10.8 (f)

10.8 (g)

10.8 (h)

10.8(i)

10.8(j)

10.10 (a)

10.10 (b)

10.10 (c)

10.10 (d)

21

23.1

31.1

31.2

32.1

101

Form of Grant Letter used in connection with awards of service-based restricted stock units granted under the 
Company’s Second Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan for Employees (incorporated by reference 
to Exhibit 10.6 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K as filed on June 5, 2013; Commission File No. 000-14798).*

Form of Grant Letter used in connection with awards of performance-based restricted stock units granted under 
the  Company’s  Second Amended and  Restated  2004  Stock  Incentive  Plan  for  Employees  (incorporated  by 
reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K as filed on June 5, 2013; Commission File No. 000-14798).*

Form of Grant Letter used in connection with awards of service-based restricted stock units granted under the 
Company’s 2006 Non-Employee Directors Equity Ownership Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 
to the Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2010; Commission File No. 000-14798).*

Form of Grant Letter used in connection with awards of service-based restricted stock units granted under the 
Company’s 2011 Non-Employee Directors Equity Ownership Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 
to the Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2011; Commission File No. 000-14798).*

Employment Agreement for Mr. Kent B. Guichard (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s 
Form 8-K as filed on June 5, 2013; Commission File No. 000-14798).*

Employment Agreement for Mr. S. Cary Dunston (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s 
Form 8-K as filed on June 5, 2013; Commission File No. 000-14798).*

Employment Agreement for Mr. Bradley S. Boyer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s 
Form 8-K as filed on June 5, 2013; Commission File No. 000-14798).*

Employment Agreement for Mr. M. Scott Culbreth (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s 
Form 8-K as filed on August 27, 2014; Commission File No. 000-14798).*

Employment Agreement for Mr. R. Perry Campbell (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s 
Form 8-K as filed on August 27, 2014; Commission File No. 000-14798).*

Promissory Note, dated July 30, 1998, made by the Company in favor of Amende Cabinet Corporation, a wholly 
owned subsidiary of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10(f) to the Registrant’s Form 10-
K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 1999; Commission File No. 000-14798).

Loan Agreement, dated as of December 31, 2001, between the Company and Amende Cabinet Corporation, a 
wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8(k) to the Registrant’s Form 
10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2002; Commission File No. 000-14798).

Equipment Lease, dated as of June 30, 2004, between the Company and the West Virginia Economic Development 
Authority (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1(l) to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 
31, 2004; Commission File No. 000-14798).

West Virginia Facility Lease, dated as of July 30, 2004, between the Company and the West Virginia Economic 
Development Authority (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1(m) to the Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the 
quarter ended July 31, 2004; Commission File No. 000-14798).

Subsidiary of the Company (Filed Herewith).

Consent of KPMG LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (Filed Herewith).

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act (Filed Herewith).

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act (Filed Herewith).

Certification  of  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Chief  Financial  Officer  Pursuant  to  Rule  13a-14(b)  of  the 
Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 
2002 (Filed Herewith).

Interactive Data File for the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2015
formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii)
Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss); (iv)
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements (Filed Herewith).

*Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

AMERICAN WOODMARK CORPORATION
(In Thousands)

Description (a)

Year ended April 30, 2015:

Allowance for doubtful accounts

Reserve for cash discounts

Reserve for sales returns and allowances

Year ended April 30, 2014:

Allowance for doubtful accounts

Reserve for cash discounts

Reserve for sales returns and allowances

Year ended April 30, 2013:

Allowance for doubtful accounts

Reserve for cash discounts

Reserve for sales returns and allowances

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Balance at
Beginning of
Year

Additions
(Reductions)
Charged to
Cost and
Expenses

  Other

Deductions

Balance at
End of
Year

102

727

$

$

184  

$ — $

(113) (b) $

173

8,859 (c) $ — $

(8,840) (d) $

746

1,639

$

7,326 (c) $ — $

(7,371)  

$

1,594

148

669

$

$

31  

$ — $

(77) (b) $

102

8,529 (c) $ — $

(8,471) (d) $

727

1,536

$

7,245 (c) $ — $

(7,142)  

$

1,639

93

645

$

$

92  

$ — $

(37) (b) $

148

8,174 (c) $ — $

(8,150) (d) $

669

1,301

$

7,496 (c) $ — $

(7,261)  

$

1,536  

(a) 
(b) 
(c) 
(d) 

All reserves relate to accounts receivable.
Principally write-offs, net of collections.
Reduction of gross sales.
Cash discounts granted.

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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

SIGNATURES

June 30, 2015

American Woodmark Corporation

(Registrant)

/s/ KENT B. GUICHARD

Kent B. Guichard
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons 
on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

/s/ KENT B. GUICHARD
Kent B. Guichard
Chairman and Chief  Executive 
Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Director

/s/ M. SCOTT CULBRETH
M. Scott Culbreth
Senior Vice President and Chief 
Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer and 
Principal Accounting Officer)

/s/ WILLIAM F. BRANDT, JR.
William F. Brandt, Jr.
Director

/s/ DANIEL T. HENDRIX
Daniel T. Hendrix
Director

June 30, 2015

/s/ VANCE W. TANG
Vance W. Tang
Director

June 30, 2015

/s/ JAMES G. DAVIS, JR.
James G. Davis, Jr.
Director

June 30, 2015

June 30, 2015

/s/ MARTHA M. DALLY
Martha M. Dally
Director

/s/ S. CARY DUNSTON
S. Cary Dunston
President and Chief Operating
Officer
Director

/s/ ANDREW B. COGAN
Andrew B. Cogan
Director

June 30, 2015

/s/ CAROL B. MOERDYK
Carol B. Moerdyk
Director

June 30, 2015

In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission requirements, the Company will furnish copies of all exhibits to its Form 
10-K not contained herein upon receipt of a written request and payment of $0.10 per page to:

Mr. Glenn Eanes
Vice President & Treasurer
American Woodmark Corporation
P.O. Box 1980
Winchester, Virginia 22604-8090

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DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

CORPORATE INFORMATION

Bradley S. Boyer
Senior Vice President, Remodeling Sales and Marketing

William F. Brandt, Jr.
Director 
Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

R. Perry Cambell
Senior Vice President and General Manager, New Construction

Andrew B. Cogan
Director
Chair of the Audit Committee 
Chief Executive Officer of Knoll, Inc.

M. Scott Culbreth
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Corporate Secretary

Martha M. Dally
Director
Member of the Compensation Committee and Member of the Governance Committee 
Retired Vice President Customer Development of Sara Lee Corporation

James G. Davis, Jr. 
Director
Chair of the Governance Committee and Member of the Audit Committee
President and Chief Executive Officer of James G. Davis Construction Corporation

S. Cary Dunston
Director
President and Chief Operating Officer

Kent B. Guichard
Director
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Daniel T. Hendrix
Director
Member of the Compensation Committee
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Interface, Inc.

Carol B. Moerdyk
Director
Member of the Audit Committee and Member of the Governance Committee
Retired Senior Vice President, International, OfficeMax Incorporated

Vance W. Tang
Director
Chair of the Compensation Committee
Retired President and Chief Executive Officer of KONE Inc.

ANNUAL MEETING
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of  
American Woodmark Corporation will be held  
on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at 9:00 a.m.  
at the Holiday Inn, 333 Front Royal Pike in 
Winchester, Virginia.

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
A copy of the Company’s Annual Report  
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended  
April 30, 2015, may be obtained free  
of charge on the Company’s web site  
at www.americanwoodmark.com or by writing:

Glenn Eanes 
Vice President & Treasurer 
American Woodmark Corporation 
PO Box 1980 
Winchester, VA 22604-8090

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
American Woodmark Corporation 
3102 Shawnee Drive 
Winchester, VA 22601-4208 
(540) 665-9100

MAILING ADDRESS
PO Box 1980 
Winchester, VA 22604-8090

TRANSFER AGENT
Computershare Shareholder Services 
Investor Relations 
(800) 942-5909

SHAREHOLDER INQUIRES
Investor Relations 
American Woodmark Corporation 
3102 Shawnee Drive 
Winchester, VA 22601-4208 
(540) 665-9100 
www.americanwoodmark.com

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www.americanwoodmark.com

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