TAYLOR, MI — Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) continued to deliver sales and operating profit growth in the first quarter of 2014. All segments contributed to top line growth, which was driven primarily by Plumbing Products, Installation and Other Services, and Other Specialty Products. International sales increased due to the improving European economy. Adjusted operating profit margins increased from 7.5 percent to 8 percent.

2014 First Quarter Commentary

• Net sales from continuing operations increased 5 percent to $2 billion, compared with $1.9 billion for first quarter 2013. North American sales increased 3 percent and international sales increased 12 percent in U.S. dollars and 7 percent in local currency

• Compared to first quarter 2013, results for key financial measures, as adjusted for certain items (see Exhibit A) and with a normalized tax rate of 36 percent, were as follows:

• Gross margins improved to 28.0 percent compared to 27.4 percent

• Operating margins improved to 8 percent compared to 7.5 percent

• Income from continuing operations was $0.15 per common share compared to $0.13 per common share

• Income from continuing operations, as reported, was $0.21 per common share compared to $0.15 per common share in the first quarter of 2013

• Liquidity at the end of the first quarter was approximately $1.2 billion

2014 First Quarter Operating Segment Highlights

• Plumbing Products’ net sales increased 5 percent, fueled by growth in all channels and international sales

• Decorative Architectural Products’ net sales increased 2 percent, driven by new products and programs

• Cabinets and Related Products’ sales to dealers and builders increased mid-single-digit percentage, offset by reduced sales to retailers

• Installation and Other Services’ net sales increased 7 percent, driven by growth in new home construction, commercial, and distribution channels

• Other Specialty Products’ net sales increased 13 percent, led by a strong performance from our North American and U.K. window businesses

“We continued to deliver sales and operating profit growth in the first quarter of 2014,” said Masco’s President and CEO, Keith Allman. “Housing starts decelerated in the second half of 2013, which negatively impacted our business during the first quarter of 2014. In addition, extreme weather conditions in much of North America adversely affected our sales and profitability. Despite these obstacles, we continued to grow our top line, with particular strength in our Plumbing Products, Installation and Other Services and Other Specialty Products segments. We continue to make progress as we work to execute the turnaround of our cabinetry business. Cabinet sales to builders and dealers increased modestly this quarter. Internationally, our new products and the team’s execution, coupled with the recovering European economy, led to increased international sales. Our performance in the first quarter was positively impacted as we executed on our 2014 priorities, which include growing share of our market-leading brands, accelerating our customer-focused innovation pipeline, further penetrating international markets and driving operational leverage through our focus on cost containment.”

Outlook

“It is our belief that new home construction will show continued growth in 2014, repair and remodel activity will grow modestly, and big ticket items will continue to show improvement,” said Mr. Allman. “Furthermore, we expect the positive trend of the European economic recovery to continue. We believe we are well positioned to grow our key brands and to gain market share in 2014. As we move through the year, we will continue to focus on the customer and execute against our priorities by improving our enterprise leverage, driving a high performance culture and focusing on continuous improvement in all we do.”

About Masco

Headquartered in Taylor, Michigan, Masco Corporation is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of home improvement and building products, as well as a leading provider of services that include the installation of insulation and other building products.

The 2014 first quarter supplemental material, including a presentation in PDF format, is available on the Company’s website at www.masco.com.

Source: Masco