Insteel(US:IIIN)2025-07-02 06:17Business Overview - Insteel Industries is the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications[6] - In 2019, Welded Wire Reinforcement (WWR) accounted for 64% of sales, while PC Strand accounted for 36%[5] - Nonresidential construction represents 85% of sales, while residential construction accounts for 15%[9] - Concrete product manufacturers account for 70% of sales, while distributors, rebar fabricators, and contractors make up 30%[10] Growth Strategy - Continued conversion of rebar users to Engineered Structural Mesh (ESM) represents a substantial growth opportunity[26] - Focused on pursuing additional strategic acquisition opportunities in existing core businesses[29] Financial Performance - Net sales for fiscal year 2019 were $447.5 million[37] - Raw materials accounted for 74% of the 2019 cost of sales[39] - Capital expenditures are expected to total up to $17.0 million in 2020[55] - As of September 28, 2019, Insteel was debt-free with $38.2 million of cash[58] Market Outlook - Public construction spending for August YTD 2019 was up 5.7% from the prior year[64] - Public highway and street construction spending for August YTD 2019 was up 10.8% from the prior year[67] - Total nonresidential building construction is forecasted to grow 3.8% in 2019 and 2.4% in 2020[70]